Hopkins County Commissioner Court March 2, 2020 Work Session Agenda
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION(S)
DATE: Monday, March 2, 2020
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room Located On The Third Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- The Court To Meet With Chief Endsley To Discuss The County Fire Department Operations, Review Of Revenue & Expenditures, Proposed Improvements And Repairs.
- The Court To Meet With Sheriff Lewis Tatum To Discuss The Sheriff Operations, Review Of Revenue & Expenditures, Proposed Improvements And Repairs.
- The Court To Discuss Solar.
- The Court To Discuss Subdivision Rules.
- The Court To Discuss Road Materials.
- The Court To Discuss Personnel Policy.
- Budget Work Session(s).
NETLA Reports Early Tabulations From Saturday’s Hopkins County Junior Livestock Sale Of Champions
NorthEast Texas Livestock Association reported: “Early tabulation for the Hopkins County Junior Livestock Sale of Champions, 133 kids from Hopkins County FFA/4H programs from 7 school districts in the county is $440,000. Thank you to all of the buyers and supporters.”
The sale got under way at 1 p.m. Saturday and continued into the afternoon.
Meal A Day Menu for March 2-6, 2020
The Meal A Day Menu for March 2-6, 2020 included:
Monday — Beef Patties and Roast Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables and a Roll
Tuesday — Ham and Potato Casserole, Corn and Broccoli
Wednesday — Cheesy Chicken and Rice, Providence Vegetables and Pickled Beets
Thursday — Beef Stroganoff, English Peas and Garlic Sticks
Friday — Pork Loin, Corn Bread Stuffing, Apple Sauce, Green Beans and a Roll
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
Rabid Cow at San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Prompts Warning
The Texas Department of State Health Services is notifying people who visited the cattle barn at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Feb. 11-14 that they may need to be assessed for a possible rabies exposure. A cow in the cattle barn developed rabies and was capable of spreading the virus that causes it during those dates. The solid black cow, a Brangus heifer, was being shown by a student from the Miller Grove ISD in Hopkins County.
The cow was only outside of the barn while being shown and loaded and unloaded for transport. Public health officials have been in contact with the people who were caring for the cow and the animals in nearby stalls, so their risk can be assessed.
Rabies is spread through the saliva of infected animals. Anyone who put their hand in the cow’s mouth or nose or had contact between the animal’s saliva and an open wound or mucous membrane like the eyes, nose or mouth should be evaluated for a rabies exposure. Someone in that situation should contact their health care provider as soon as possible and explain the situation. People who didn’t have that kind of contact with the cow are not at risk of contracting the disease.
Rabies can be prevented if treatment is started before symptoms begin, however, once symptoms start, it’s almost always fatal. It usually takes between three weeks and three months for someone exposed to rabies to get sick.
Bexar County residents who visited the cattle barn on those dates and have questions may contact the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District at 210-207-8876. People who live elsewhere may contact their DSHS regional Zoonosis Control office. Maps of the fairgrounds and the cattle barn with the location of the stall marked in red are available below.
Wildcats Use Strong Pitching To Win Their Final Games At Rose City Classic Saturday
The Wildcats Baseball Team won their last two games in the Rose City Classic in Tyler Saturday, February 29, as they got a pair of shutout pitching performances. Playing back to back at Mike Carter Field, the Wildcats eked by Waxahachie, 1-0 and, then, defeated Forney, 3-0.
The Wildcats got by Waxahachie despite getting only two hits. One of the hits was an RBI single by Aidan Walker that scored Aiken Owen in the bottom of the second inning.
Starter Jake Davis and reliever Austin Crouse combined to pitch the shutout. Davis went 6 1/3 innings allowing 6 hits and no runs while striking out 6 and walking 1. Crouse needed 4 pitches to retire the last two Indians batters. Crouse had 1 strikeout.
Kolson Hale was 1 for 3 for the Wildcats at the plate. Davis and Alex Medina drew walks for the Wildcats.
In the second game, Wildcats pitcher Jaxon Chaney threw a complete game 7 inning shutout allowing only 3 hits. Chaney struck out 9 and walked 2.
The Wildcats outhit the Jackrabbits, 7 to 3. Jake Davis was 2 for 3 for the Wildcats and he scored a run. Chaney also came up big with the bat going 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBIs. Chaney also scored a run in the Wildcats 3 run bottom of the third inning. Austin Crouse was 2 for 3 for the Wildcats. Will Sims was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Hayden Hurst was 1 for 1 with a walk. Matthew Singleton drew a walk and scored a run. Kolson Hale had a sacrifice.
The Wildcats improved their season record to 3-2. Next, weather permitting, the Wildcats will have their home opener at Wildcat Park Monday night at 7:30 p.m. against North Lamar.
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.
Wildcats Basketball Team Game With Lancaster Set Up For Tuesday Night
Saturday afternoon, Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta announced that the #10 ranked Wildcats Regional Quarterfinal game with #1 ranked Lancaster has been set for Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Rockwall Heath.
Ever since playoff brackets were released this season, people noticed a possible Wildcats and Lancaster match up in the third round. Lancaster defeated Cleburne in bi-district, 96-32 and Texas High in Area, 84-44. The Wildcats won over Lufkin in bi-district, 78-55 and then bested Red Oak in Area, 61-38.
The winner of the Regional Quarterfinal game will advance to the Regional Tournament at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland on March 6-7.
The two teams were expected to meet in the Regional Tournament final game one year ago. After the Wildcats defeated Highland Park to get into the finals, the Tigers were shocked by Frisco Lone Star in a semifinal game. The Wildcats defeated Lone Star to qualify for the State Tournament in San Antonio.
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.
Lady Cats Softball’s Final Game In Allen Tournament Saturday Was Canceled
A planned Lady Cats’ softball game against Bishop Lynch in the Allen Varsity Softball Tournament Saturday was canceled. Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo said Lynch requested the cancellation after an injury to their starting pitcher.
As a result, the Lady Cats ended up winning two and losing two in the tough, softball tournament. Thursday the Lady Cats lost to Wylie East, 7-2 and to Hebron, 10-2. Friday the Lady Cats won two games by wide margins defeating Dallas W.T. White, 20-5 and topping Hurst L.D. Bell, 9-2.
The Lady Cats are now 4-6 for the season. The Lady Cats will resume play Thursday in a three-day Wylie tournament.
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.
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Place Three Basketball Players On District 23-A All-District Team
The Miller Grove Lady Hornets had two players on the District 23-A All-District first team and another player on the second team.
Junior Harli Watson and junior Jorja Bessonett was selected first team All-District. Junior Lauren Bullard was chosen on the second team.
Among players that qualified for the Academic All-District list were Jorja Bessonett, Laurent Bullard, Lainy Burnett and Harli Watson of Miller Grove; and Yesinia Macias, Gabby Sandoval and Macie Starrett of Yantis.
The All-District lists were released Saturday.
Sulphur Springs Woman Jailed On Dallas County Warrants
Officers reportedly responded Friday afternoon at an Alabama Street address, where concern had been expressed for a person’s welfare, according to arrest reports.
Upon arrival, they contacted Sophie Nicole Ghoshi. The 31-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was found to be wanted in Dallas County for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and theft of property valued at $750 or more but less than $2,500, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman alleged in arrest reports.
Ghoshi was arrested just before 3 p.m. Feb. 28 and transported to Hopkins County jail, where she remained Saturday morning, Feb. 29. Bond was set at $10,000 on the controlled substance charge and $1,000 on the theft charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Wildcats Basketball Team Puts Complete Game On The Floor In 61-38 Area Win Over Red Oak
The #10 Wildcats Basketball Team continued with another solid playoff performance with a 61-38 victory over #12 Red Oak in an Area game at Forney Friday night, February 28.
The Wildcats were good from the opening tap as they roared to a 20-10 first quarter lead. The Wildcats tall duo of Day Day Hall and Cameron Kahn proved to be too much for the shorter Hawks to handle. By the half, the Wildcats lead grew to 33-17. After three quarters, the Wildcats were up by 20, 49-29. The Wildcats outscored Red Oak, 12-9 in the fourth quarter.
Hall ended up with a game high 21 points. Kahn scored 19. Grayson McClure added 12 points on 4 three-pointers. Boo Wilkerson scored 6 points. Lamodrick Johnson scored 3 points.
The Hawks were never able to hit a good percentage of their shots. The Wildcats defense held them to 9.5 points a quarter. Emerson Wallace led Red Oak with 13 points.
The Wildcats improved their season record to 28-8.
The Wildcats now advance to a Regional Quarterfinal game against Lancaster, the #1 ranked team in Class 5A, with details still to be ironed out. The game will be played on either next Monday or Tuesday.
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.
