Tigers’ Second Half Edges Out Wildcats
A partially blocked extra point kick and unsuccessful onside kick allowed Mt. Pleasant to escape Prim Stadium with a 31-30 victory over the Wildcats Friday night. The Tigers overcame a 21-7 halftime lead to get the win. The Wildcats scored on an interception return from Bubba Hall, TD runs from Scott Galarza and Jaylon Hawkins, a TD pass from Tanner Ramirez to Simeon Taylor and a Julio Robles field goal. The Wildcats are now 0-5...
Lady Cats Win in Three; Defeat Mount Pleasant
The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cat volleyball varsity defeated the Mount Pleasant High School Lady Tigers Friday night, October 2. Lady Cats won in three, 25-14, 25-8, and 25-7. Tori Moore was 17 for 17 serving with Anden Hammack serving 19 of 20. Kaylee Jefferson led the team in kills with 11. Autumn Tanton had a team high 7 blocks and Sidney Dietze had nine digs. The Lady Cats ended the first half of district play at 5-2...
Kenneth “Buddy” Ray Odom
Mr. Kenneth “Buddy” Ray Odom, age 58 of Como, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 in Tyler. Buddy was born on August 5, 1957 to Donald and Joyce Conley Odom in Hale Center, Texas. He worked as farmer, mechanic and jack of all trades, he was also a Baptist. He was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Ross. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Odom of Como; parents, Donald and Joyce Odom of Como; son, Terry Don Odom...
Saltillo Varsity Wins Cross Country Meet at Lake Bob Sandlin
Saltillo Varsity Boys Placed first and the junior varisty was first in their division at the Saltillo Cross Country Meet at Lake Bob Sandlin Thursday. Saltillo teams that completed include: Junior High Boys – 1st Row L to R – Michael Gray, Jayden Holloway, Edi Olayo, Keith Kirkland & Keaton Wilkerson; 2nd Row L to R – Chris Boekhorst, Michael Clover, Ryan Prewitt & Thomas Coleman. Not Pictured: Dillon Beadle...
County Jail Out of Compliance
The current Hopkins County Jail was found to be out of compliance with state jail standards after an inspection Thursday. Sheriff Butch Adams explains the problem, which he says will be rectified right away. The inspection of the current jail facility noted paperwork on inmate recreation was short of standards. Sheriff Adams said that for the next month his staff will make sure the paperwork is prepared properly. That paperwork will...
Cash Taken From ATM in Birthright
Local law enforcement is seeking citizen help regarding a break-in in Birthright. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a case where an ATM was broken into with some cash taken. The incident occurred at a convenience store in Birthright either overnight Wednesday or early Thursday morning. Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum gave KSST News an update on the investigation at a news...
Brady Delano Sneed
Funeral service for Brady Delano Sneed, age 77, of Alba, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 1:00 PM at Emory Baptist Church, with Bro. Richard Pile officiating. Visitation will be held Monday evening 6-8 PM, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Emory City Cemetery. Mr. Sneed died Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, 2015, at the VA Hospital in Dallas. He was born May 28, 1938, in Ringwood, OK, to Louis...
Plano Street, Bill Bradford Road Next on City’s Street Agenda
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell gives us the latest on street work on the agenda for the Capital Construction Crew. Work on North Davis Street has been completed and the crew is working on Rockdale Road. Summer paving is near completed. Next up is Plano Street. Plano will be a water, sewer, and asphalt rework, according to Maxwell. Bill Bradford Road will begin soon as well. Maxwell called the rework of Bill Bradford Road a...
September Weather Summary
September continued a trend of subpar rainfall months for Sulphur Springs. It was the fourth straight dryer than normal month. The city Water Treatment Plant recorded 1.02 inches of rain. Normal for September is 3.35. Still because of a very wet first five months of the year, the city has still received above average rainfall for the first 9 months of 2015. Average is 33.25 inches and we have received 36.02 inches. That’s plus...
October Continuing Education Classes at PJC Announced
A variety of continuing education classes will be offered at PJC-Sulphur Springs during the month of October. Training for pharmacy tech and medication aide positions are available from the Continuing Education Department at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center in October. Classes will meet at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus, located at 1202 W. Houston St. Call 903-885-1232 for further information. Other...
