Wildcats power passed Athens, play Palestine in Area Round
Coach Alexi Upton and his team won a Bi-District championship Thursday, Mar. 23, dispatching Athens 2-0.
Sulphur Springs knew exactly what they needed to do to win Thursday if they wished to move on.
The men’s soccer coach said Thursday morning that the Hornets are an aggressive, high scoring team, so if the Wildcats could come in and disrupt their flow, getting them off their game, Sulphur Springs stood a good chance.
That they did. Coach Upton’s squad continuously made great cuts and tackles, constantly stymieing any sort of Athens momentum.
Sulphur Springs had the Hornets frustrated.
Athens really only found themselves with the ball often in the second period, but even so, that is when the Wildcats really shined.
A clean sheet at the break, Coach Alexi Upton’s team then looked as though they had something special saved for the opening two minutes.
Edgar Salazar sprinted towards the Hornets goal as though he’d been fired out of a cannon, and thanks to the assist from Aubrey Camacho, the senior put a beautiful shot in the net giving Sulphur Springs the go-ahead 1-0 lead.
That, and an assurance goal from fellow senior Alexis Pasion (also assisted by Camacho) put the Wildcats in a much more comfortable position in the Bi-District playoff game.
Thursday’s win in the opening round contest could not have been achieved without a perfectly executed game plan.
Playing against an Athens team that scored almost twice as many goals as the Wildcats in district play (101-54), their offense still proved no match against a scrappy defense that Sulphur Springs trots out.
Mounting frustration for the Hornets came as their deficit swelled, continuously losing possession to a pestering defense. Compounded with the feeling that tackles and calls were not going their way, and Athens with each second found themselves playing more and more into Sulphur Springs’ hands.
Coach Upton said post-game that Thursday’s 2-0 win over the Hornets was a big win. He said his squad outworked Athens and he is so proud of them.
The Bi-District championship victory brings the Wildcats’ season record to 19-8-1.
Next up, Sulphur Springs plays in the Area round against Palestine. That match comes Tuesday, Mar. 28 at Rose Stadium in Tyler.
The second round matchup kicks off in Tyler Tuesday at 7:30 P.M.
Lady Cats soccer once again leads the way in a playoff double-header, preceding the men’s team in Tyler at 5:30 P.M.
Both Area playoff games will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Paris District Road Report for March 27, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 27, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 mainlanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
The eastbound entrance ramp to US 82 at the US 75 intersection is closed to traffic. This ramp serves as the entrance ramp to eastbound US 82 at US 75. This closure is needed to complete the construction of the US 82 eastbound Frontage Road and new entrance ramp. Motorists are advised to use the eastbound frontage road and continue east through the Loy Lake intersection and use the eastbound entrance ramp from Loy Lake Road to gain access to US 82.
The eastbound US 82 exit ramp to US 75 is temporarily closed in order for crews to make the connection of the new exit ramp to US 82 and the frontage roads. Motorists traveling eastbound on US 82 are advised to use the FM 131 / Travis Street exit (Exit 641) and follow the eastbound frontage road to access US 75.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop. Traffic on the frontage roads is asked to pay attention to the advanced warning signs and new stop signs, and approach the intersection prepared for a stop there.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 are closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around these intersections.
Eastbound Lamar Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to eastbound Lamar Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/5LrCpdOA8OQ
Westbound Houston Street traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Washington Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to westbound Houston Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/7jCatnI3Oq4
These switches will allow crews to reconstruct the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Lamar and Houston Streets. The US 75 northbound frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the northbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
For southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. The West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route. Mainlane traffic has been switched to the new concrete section between Lamberth Street and SH 56. The intersection of Taylor Street on the west side of FM 1417 will be closed to traffic beginning on March 28, in order for crews to complete the reconstruction of this intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Taylor Street is asked to use Lamberth Street and Little Lane as a detour route. The Taylor Street closure is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park, Grayson County. Work on the rehabilitation project on Park Road 20 and the side roads within Eisenhower State Park is expected to begin April 3. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers perform base repairs on the roadway and then overlay the roadway with a hotmix surface.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right-turn lanes.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 56 as crews work on the rehabilitation project to remove and replace the sidewalks and parking areas along the square. During construction, the front entrances to the buildings will be temporarily closed and customers are asked to enter from the rear entrances. Occasional road closures will be required with a detour route in place to guide motorists around the project. The detour route will guide traffic along Union Street, Thode Street, and Collinsville Street to get around the project.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for the South Travis Street bridge over Post Oak Creek. During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane with traffic signals controlling traffic through the project, while the new bridge is built in phases.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: south of Whitesboro at the railroad underpass near US 377. Watch for lane closures with signals controlling traffic while crews work to upgrade the bridge railing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete sections. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately four miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections, with flaggers present to control traffic. Work on FM 121 at the FS 121 intersection (formerly Scharff Road intersection) is ongoing as crews work to widen the pavement to add turn lanes. Motorists on FM 121 should expect lane shifts while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
US 75 frontage roads, Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 1417. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 121, Grayson County: from US 377 to SH 289. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 5, Grayson County: from US 75 to Redden Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform spot milling on the roadway to remove rough spots. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
CR 1320, Fannin County: at the Caney Creek Bridge is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches.
FM 271, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for traffic shifts and traffic signal-controlled lane closures as workers build the bridge approaches for the new SH 34 roadway at the future Lake Ralph Hall.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2645, Fannin County: from FM 1753 to FM 898. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 2029, Fannin County: from FM 1396 to FM 273. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
I-30, Hopkins County: from Hunt County Line to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews perform concrete pavement repair.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews resurface the roadway and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the North Loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures, perform bridge maintenance and place bonded concrete surfacing.
Loop 286/US 271 South Interchange, Lamar County: from Dawn Drive going south to the North Loop 286 turn around. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and perform bridge maintenance.
Loop 286 at BU 271 (Clarksville Street), Lamar County: Exit ramp from southbound Loop 286 onto BU 271. Watch for temporary exit ramp closure while crews make repairs to adjacent metal beam guard fence.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk.
FM 411, FM 1159, FM 1699, FM 2283, US 82 and US 37, Red River County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
FM 1499, FM 906, FM 2820, FM 79, FM 1510, US 271 North, and FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
US 82, Lamar County: at the FM 1502 intersection. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic/lane shifts as crews widen the roadway to install a left-turn lane and improve drainage structures.
Cedar/Church Street (Clarksville, Texas), Red River County: at the intersection of Cedar and Church Street in Clarksville, Texas. Watch for road closure while crews remove and replace the existing bridge facility.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 2649, Hunt County (From I-30 to FM 1567): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor plans to begin culvert and prep right of way work soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project, Hunt County. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 and CR 2132 bridge. The contractor will begin work on CR 1031 soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 224, Hunt County: The contractor has placed final hot mix, poured the mow strip and installed metal beam guard fence. All structural work is completed. The contractor plans to seed and perform minor cleanup at this location. The contractor has removed barricades and opened the bridge to traffic. Please be aware of this construction, detour route and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor worked on installing small signs and mailboxes and began project and stockpile clean up. The contractor is planning to form three driveways and install some delineation on the project cross culverts. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor was able to open west and east bound lanes of the SH 276 Bypass. The contractor plans to begin removal of parts of old Business 276. Flexbase work will begin on the tie ins of the bypass and existing SH 276. Please be aware of lane closures and changes to current traffic configuration and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor completed long line striping and placed reflective pavement markings at FM 1570 and FM 1903 intersections. Some embankment work will begin soon and repair to transitions along pavement joints are being worked on. The signal poles are being installed at the SH 66 and FM 1570.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Rains County crews will be working seal prep patching on FM 2101 and various bridge and culvert maintenance projects throughout the county. Hunt crews are addressing bridge approach repairs on FM 512 and performing overlay operations on FM 1564. Both crews are addressing potholes and roadway complaints. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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A Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
HISTORY LESSON
Students Luz Correa, left, and Kyndall McDonald take notes as PJC-Sulphur Springs Center History Instructor Kelley Payne, center reviews the day’s lesson.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Eyedrops Recalled Due To Bacteria
March 24, 2023- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is currently in collaboration with the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) and state and local health departments to investigate a outbreak of bacteria found to be drug resistant. Currently 16 different states have been affected by this outbreak, Texas included.
EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears are the currently recalled eye drops, people have been warned to avoid using these eye drops due to the possibility of infection. So far there have been sixty-eight recorded infections due to these eye drops, three have passed away, eight have reported loss of vision, and 4 reports of enucleation (surgical removal of eyeball).
India-based Global Pharma Healthcare LLC manufactured both of these products.
For more information visit; CDC Eyedrop Outbreak
17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor JHH Investments
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation appreciates Mary and John Heilman and JHH Investments for their sponsorship of the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. A sincere compassion for their community is evidenced through Mary and John’s investment in good health care for all residents of Hopkins County.
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Cancels Election Of New Board Members
March 22, 2023- Hopkins County Hospital District Board met Tuesday night to discuss the cancelation of the the upcoming election for new board members. Hopkins County Hospital District’s May 6 Board election has been canceled, the three candidates who were running are Chris Brown, Emi Medina and Tammy Wright. The three candidates went unopposed during their run for District board. With the cancelation of the election the three candidates are to be appointed to the board within due time.
Roberson Arrested in Court
March 24, 2023 – Trey James Roberson, a.k.a. ROBO, was arrested by Deputies in Hopkins County Court on a Failure to Appear warrant. That warrant was for a 3rd or more DWI. Roberson was searched and several weapons were found hidden on his person. His Ford pickup was also searched and firearms were found in inside. His pickup was impounded. He bond is currently set at $20,000. Roberson is 38 years old, and lists himself as a Miller Grove, TX resident.
This is not the first time Roberson has been in Hopkins County Jail. He was charged with Felony 2 burglary of a habitation (Denton, TX) and failure to appear in November and December of 2022. See that story here.
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 438-4040.
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested For DWI and Possession of a Firearm
March 24, 2023 – Gage Austin Lewendt, age 24, was arrested on Wildcat Way for Driving While Intoxicated Open Container and Unlawful Possession of Weapon.
At around 11pm, Deputies observed Lewendt driving in a manner consistent with intoxication. They made a traffic stop on his black Ford pickup. Deputies observed an open alcohol container in the console. Lewendt also had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol. He failed field sobriety tests.
Lewendt was arrested and transport to Hopkins County Jail without incident. He was then transported to a local hospital where a blood sample was taken to determine his blood alcohol content. His pickup was impounded.
This not the first time Lewendt has been in Hopkins County Jail. In January 2023, He was stopped for reckless driving. During that arrest a white powdery substance was found on the center console and passenger’s seat of the vehicle he was operating.
In January of 2021 Lewendt was arrested in Winnsboro, TX for DWI.
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 438-4040.
A Brisket Cook Off Will be Held March 24th and 25th
A Brisket Cook Off Benefit will be held Friday, March 24th, and Saturday, March 25th, at Pacific Park. Cooks can start setting up Friday at 3PM. Your Brisket is to be presented to the judges at 11:00AM Saturday. Afterwards the public can sample the Brisket. Cost is $5 to taste, or $8 for a full plate. The event will also include Corn Hole and Venders. The event is to benefit families in need. For more details, please call 903-335-6646.
Lady Cats Golf set and ready for district tournament
Sulphur Springs in their final competition prior to the district tournament had a solid outing overall, placing fourth.
Lady Cats golf finished behind Canton and Lindale, tied for second at 342.
JV also saw some personal bests in Canton, who are also continually improving, so Coach Spigener hopes to potentially take two teams to the Regional tournament.
“We are making strides,” Coach Whitney Spigener said Thursday morning in an interview. “Each tournament we’re getting a little bit better, a little bit better, and this round was one of the best of the Spring season.”
Lady Cats golf on Monday shot 351, shaving off over 20 strokes from their previous outing at Hideaway Lake.
Coach Spigener said Tuesday her team needs to be in the 340’s if they hope to finish in the top three come Regional time.
Doing so would clinch a ticket to the 4A state tournament for Sulphur Springs.
The Lady Cats golf coach said her team is right there in that third space.
Mykylie Meador shot an 86, one of the senior’s better rounds this season. Allison Thomas followed her up at 87, with Coach Spigener saying the same about the Lady Cat.
McKenna Meskimen followed Thomas up at 88. Kenzie Posey and Evey Birdsong both shot 90.
With that, the entire varsity team almost finished in the 80’s.
“That’s impressive to come from just a year ago when we were very glad to have all five in the 90’s,” Coach Spigener said. “So they’re making huge strides in the past year.”
The varsity golf team finished fourth in a crowded field of competitors, from 6A all the way down to some small schools as well. It included some tough foes in All-Saints, Tyler Legacy, and even former district foe Hallsville.
Even with a strong round, Coach Spigener said her team knows what they need to do to improve if they hope to not only secure a Regional bid, but a state one too.
Sulphur Springs started out strong Monday, projecting to shoot 330-340 as a team, but trailed off at the end. So the Lady Cats golf coach said her team must work on stamina, both physically and mentally, if they wish to move on beyond just the district tournament.
On Monday, Mar. 20 the Lady Cats finished behind Canton and Lindale, something of familiar foes for Sulphur Springs.
In their four competitions on the regular season, Coach Spigener and her squad have played the two Regional foes thrice.
And two of those three times, the Lady Cats beat Canton and Lindale.
“We’re all trying to eye each other out for that Regional tournament,” the golf coach said Thursday.
Coach Spigener said that those schools have some good players, but their outings this spring have showed that Sulphur Springs is right there with them.
Next up, Lady Cats golf heads to Mount Pleasant C.C. for the District 15-4A tournament.
The real test begins for Sulphur Springs Monday, Mar. 27 at 9 A.M.
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