Lady Cats Enter Tyler Tournament Thursday
Thursday the Lady Cats will have pool play matches in a Tyler tournament. They will play Tyler Lee, Tatum and Beckville, the #1 ranked team in Class 3A. Coach Maness said it is a tough pool but he repeated that he designed a tougher schedule this season for the Lady Cats. He said it is important to know why. Coach Maness said the Lady Cats must learn lessons from losses to tough teams or it won’t do them any good. Lady Cats...
Heat, Dehydration Play Roles in Team Tennis Loss to Sherman
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad lost a non-district match at home, 19-0 to Sherman at the Wildcat Tennis Complex Tuesday afternoon. Wildcats Team Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said the players also had to battle the very hot and humid August weather. After the match, the Wildcats top boys player, Alex Benitez, was taken to CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital Sulphur Springs to receive treatment for heat related problems. He was...
Seven Arrests for Winnsboro Police During the August 14-20, 2017 Report Period
Seven arrests, one accident, responding to 160 calls for service, issuing 36 citations and writing 41 warnings occupied the time of the Winnsboro Police Department during the August 14-20, 2017 report period. James Allen, 27, of Winnsboro was arrested August 15th on a Hopkins County warrant. Jonathan Hennings, 30, of Winnsboro was arrested August 16th for Assault Causing Bodily Injury/Family. Miranda Dollins, 31, of Winnsboro was...
UPDATE: On the First Day at Douglas Intermediate School
Douglas Intermediate School also went back to school yesterday. KSST talked with Holly Folmar, Douglas Intermediate School principal about the first day and her expectations for the new year. “The first day of school for Douglas Intermediate School was successful with a smiling staff and smiling students. Douglas School has great expectations for students. The staff will work to build a strong relationship with students and...
Agenda for SSISD Special Board Meeting Friday: Tax Rate, 4-H as Extracurricular Activity
AGENDA for the SPECIAL BOARD MEETING of the SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT in the BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 at 11:30 AM I. CALL TO ORDER: Invocation II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting had been duly called and that the notice of the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government...
SSPD Seeks Man for Aggravated Assault at Ferrari Inn
An incident reported at the Ferrari Inn in Sulphur Springs in the early morning hours of August 12, 2017 has led to a warrant for the arrest of Jimmy Villa, Jr., 26, originally of Sulphur Springs, TX. Villa allegedly shot into a crowd of people who were sitting outside the complex in an area where they commonly hang out. As a result of several shots fired, two residents were struck by pellets causing minor injuries to arms and...
An Inside Look at the First Day of School in SSISD
The first day of school is always important. Students get to catch up with old friends, wear new clothes, and use their new school supplies. But its also a busy day for the Principals. KSST caught up with some SSISD Principals to see how their first days of school went. Derek Driver, SSHS Principal: The first day of school “was outstanding.” Principal Driver’s expectations for the new year are to “continue to...
Forney Picks Up Home Win Against Lady Cats
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team had a tough time keeping up with a good Forney team that was playing well on their home court Tuesday night. The Lady Jackrabbits won 3-0 by scores of 25-20, 25-21 and 25-14. The Lady Cats played well at times but it was not enough. The first set was tied at 15-15 but Forney took the majority of points down the stretch to win, 25-20. The second set was tied at 10-10 at one time. Forney had a good...
