Sulphur Springs ISD Bus Involved In Minor Crash
school buses A Sulphur Springs Independent School District bus was involved in a minor traffic crash Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16, according to SSISD administrators. “This afternoon one of our buses was hit from behind by a passenger vehicle on College Street. There were students along with the driver on the bus. EMTs checked out the students and the driver, and no injuries were reported,” SSISD Assistant Superintendent...
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Says Team Has To Tough It Out Until Injured Players Return
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell is hoping her injured Lady Cats players are quick healers. Tuesday night, missing freshman Kenzie Willis and senior Colbria Harrison, the Lady Cats lost to a good Lindale team, 60-38. Coach Tisdell said Lindale has a new coach who is doing a great job Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats are just short too many players. Their roster currently lists seven players, two of which were promoted from...
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo Comments On Team's 4-3 Loss To Princeton Tuesday Night
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo shared his thoughts on a win that got away Tuesday night, January 14, at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Lady Cats led Princeton, 3-0 after the first half and about 10 minutes into the second half only to see the Lady Panthers score 4 goals during the next twenty minutes to take a 4-3 win. Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats made some mistakes on the defensive end. He said the Princeton player who scored all...
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team Improves To 3-0 In District With Home Win Over Avinger
The Saltillo Lady Lions, ranked #15 in Class 1A, rolled over another district foe defeating Avinger at home Tuesday, January 14, 72-20. The Lady Lions led 15-4 after one quarter, 30-12 at the half and 49-16 after three quarters. Anna Reeder had 20 points for the Lady Lions. Jocelyn Ochoa scored 13 points. Brittney Peeples had 12 points. Allie Lane scored 7 points. Chandler Bain had 6 points. Kristina Wade and Julianna Giles had 5...
Wildcats Soccer Team Earns 2-2 Tie With Good West Mesquite Team On The Road Tuesday Night
The Wildcats Soccer Team battled a good West Mesquite team to a 2-2 tie Tuesday night, January 14, on the road. The Wranglers came into the contest with a 4-1-1 record. Omar Hernandez scored both Wildcats’ goals, the first on a penalty kick and the second assisted by Kevin Yanez. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said West Mesquite is a really good team that will win their district. He added they are as good as any team the Wildcats...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Goes To 0-2 In District Play As Lindale Cruises To 60-38 Win In SSHS Gym
The Lady Cats Basketball Team got off to a slow start against Lindale in a district game in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday evening, January 14. The Lady Eagles built their lead throughout the game taking a 60-38 victory. The Lady Eagles led 14-6 after one quarter. The Lady Cats rallied in the second quarter and got as close as 20-16 before Lindale finished the quarter strongly to take a 30-19 halftime lead. The...
3 Incumbents File Candidacy For May 2 Elections In Sulphur Springs
Candidate filing opened Wednesday morning in Sulphur Springs with both incumbents filing applications for school board and one incumbent filing for city council. Incumbents Robbin Vaughn and Robert Cody file as candidates for the May 2 Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees election. Incumbent Robbin Vaughn is seeking a third term on the school board. She was first elected to the board in 2014. She has served as secretary and vice...
Candidate Filing For City Council, School Elections Begins Jan. 15
Candidate filing for places on the May 2 city and school election ballots begins Wednesday. The cities of Cumby and Sulphur Springs are planning for council elections, while Sulphur Springs and Yantis school districts will hold trustees elections. Sulphur Springs City Council Candidates may file for one of six places on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council ballot. The city was scheduled to have a regular election for two places on...
SSISD Declines Requests To Amend Agreements For Arbala Solar Farm, Approve Agreement For Another
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Sulphur Springs Independent School District Monday night declined the amended agreements for one solar farm but approved those for another. SSISD school board on Dec. 10, 2018, approved an agreement for Solemio, after the Comptroller’s Officer reported it met the Chapter 313 agreement requirements, provided total employment requirement is waived. The project was to be for a...
Wildcats Basketball Team Rides Stifling Second Half Defense To Victory Over McKinney North
For the first half of the #4 ranked Wildcats Basketball Team’s home game against McKinney North Monday evening, January 13, the Bulldogs deliberate offense looked to be a key to success. The Bulldogs led the Wildcats 11-7 after the first quarter and 21-17 at halftime. During the second half, the Wildcats got some key steals, pounded the offensive glass and most importantly turned up the defensive pressure. As a result, the...
