Bradley Files Candidacy For Place 1 On Sulphur Springs City Council
A third candidate filed for Place 1 on Sulphur Springs City Council.
Mark Bradley filed Friday morning, Feb. 14, for a spot on the May 2 ballot for Place 1 on the council. He challenges Justin M. Brown and Jay W. Julian for the seat.
Also filing for council are:
Place 2 — Harold Nash Sr.
Place 3 — Oscar Aguilar
Place 5 — Ricardo Chavarria and Gary Spraggins
Place 6 — Doug Moore (incumbent)
Place 7 — John A. Sellers (incumbent)
Friday is the last day of filing in the City Council.
Roger Elliott Named Citizen Of The Year At 94th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Banquet
Roger Elliott received the Citizen of the Year award, one of nearly a dozen different awards presented at the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held Feb. 13, in Hopkins County Civic Center.
The night’s theme was “Be the Light,” and those present were challenged to be a positive light in the community.
Citizen of the Year
Roger Elliott started his business from the ground up. Elliott Office Equipment was started in 1968 and later added were Copy Products, Inc. , and CPI Imaging. In 2010, Access Eforms -an international hospital software company, was added to the family enterprises.
When Elliott first encounters someone, he sizes them up for their potential growth, what the individual can give back to the community, Roberts noted. He pours more into people than he takes.
Elliott has been very active in the community. He was instrumental in the revitalization of the Sulphur Springs Airport, and served as Chairman of the first airport board that was recognized as the Best Airport of the Year in Texas in 2003. He has served on the Alliance Bank Board for 30 years, as well as many national, regional and state boards.
Elliott and wife Dee are credited as pioneers and founding members of Shannon Oaks Church. He is involved in the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Dairy Airs. He also has lead community Bible studies, was a Boy Scouts of America leader for 26 years, and involved in Sulphur Springs Corvette Club. He also was instrument in establishing the hospital foundation.
Many of the nomination letters mentioned the dozens, possibly hundreds Elliott has mentored.
Elliott said he moved to Sulphur Springs in 1968, when his son was just 1 year old, and started a business out of the carport. He and his wife found the people to be wonderful, and decided never to return to the Dallas area. Hopkins County is home, he said.
He said he was asked at the age of 26 to serve on the Chamber of Commerce. While many of his generation are moving on, he is excited for the future of the Chamber of Commerce and business in this community in the generation that’s coming up.
Woman of the Year
In a surprising move, Beta Sigma Phi named two women Woman of the Year. Vickie Pickel and the late Salli McClendon both were honored for their heart.
Pickel was described as “the most giving person you’ve ever met,” with a love for others that extends not just to family and friends, but has her reaching out to help others. She’s involved in many fundraisers for children and people with medical needs. She established a GoFundMe page to benefit the families of
Pickel grew up in Hopkins County and has worked for Grocery Supply Company for a number of years. She has a tender heart for the elderly and veterans. A breast cancer survivor, Pickel also encourages women to have regular mammograms.
BSP also received several letters recommending Sallie McClendon as Woman of the Year. She was noted to open her heart to family, kids and faith projects. Class, strength, dependability, protective were among the terms used to describe McClendon. She passed away on Jan. 11, 2020. The award was presented to her family.
Caregiver of the Year
Caregiver of the Year, awarded by Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs went to Hillis Bass, who cared for her brother-in-law who had Alzheimer’s. She not only provided care, but prepared a room in her home and moved him in with her and her husband. She took care of any business that needed tending, making sure he got to his doctors’ appointments and other care needed, and making sure he could attend Terrific Tuesdays. She too on the whole responsibility for his care.
Educator Of The Year
Johnna West was named Educator of the Year. West may be listed on the school director at Saltillo ISD as a teacher, but its one of many roles that she has taken on during her 31 years there.
West is the FCCLA sponsor, yearbook sponsor, take photos at school activities and senior class sponsor.
She leads the school in their support of Relay For Life, involvement with Handicapable Rodeo, oversees students in baking hundreds of cookies for the annual CASA Cookie Walk and the Angel Tree project. West organizes homecoming, receptions for alumni and graduation. She also is a school bus driver.
Community Pride
The Community Pride Award, presented by County Judge Robert Newsom on behalf of the 1994 Adult Leadership Class, went to Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.
The award was dedicated to past and present board members whose efforts over the years have helped make the facility a vital part of the community and “one of the finest Civic Centers in the state of Texas.” The award was presented to current board members, Civic Center Manger Lonnie Fox and Assistant Manager Alina Tatum Sanders.
Large Business of the Year
City National Bank was honored as the Large Business of the Year.
The business is the oldest institution in Hopkins County, established in 1889. The bank has expanded with locations in Hopkins, Wood, Rains, Greg and surrounding counties.
In 1998, CNB acquired 1st Nation Bank Sulphur Springs, added two more in Wood County in 2004, Mineola in 2011, a new branch in Emory and locations in Wills Point and Grand Saline in 2016, and a new branch in Gladewater in 2018.
The employees of CNB are “extremely involved in the community and its youth, including a program to teach elementary students money saving methods. Last year, CNB gave $10,000 in scholarships to local students. They are involved in every civic organization in town.
CNB too is known for “outstanding customer service,” going above and beyond to help customers.
Small Business Of The Year
Sister Babyz was named Small Business of the Year. This business started out in a shop so small it could have been a closet, with the owner making jewelry. It grew to a vendor booth and eventually to its Gilmer Street location, with merchandise including jeans and other clothing as well. The business sells items online. It continues to grow with stores in Royse City and Paris, and a boutique truck.
The business has also hosted many community events and fundraisers, including Friends Giving and a Christmas Fashion Show, and activities benefiting New Hope Center and Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, as well as others.
Agriculture Family of the Year
The Chad and Dena Neal Family received the Outstanding Agriculture Family of the Year award, presented by Hopkins County-Rains Farm Bureau President John Holland.
Chad and Dena Neal started out with 200 cows in 1992 and have added pullet and hen houses. They’ve been involved with the Mount Vernon/Saltillo Young Farmers. Their three daughters are also involved in agriculture: one is an agriculture teacher at Como-Pickton CISD, another is president of Saltillo FFA Chapter and their second grader shows cattle.
Growth and Renewal Award
The Growth and Renewal Award was presented by Jason Tully on behalf of the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance to Lara Colby and the Magic Scoop.
Lara and Adam Colby not only have renovated their location, but expanded with a Magic Scoop drive through location across town, and continue to grow.
Ambassador of the Year
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Lezley Brown recognized Magan Smith as the Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year for her dedication and hard work.
Kim Beck was recognized as 2020 chairman of the Chamber Board.
Brown also offered thanks to outgoing directors: Amber Gilbert, Butch Burney, Andy Endsley, Kate Davis, Larry Willis and Mike Horne for the service, as well as the banquet committee, current board, and many businesses and organizations who helped with the banquet.
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton Wants Team to Open District Competition at 2-0
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton wanted the Wildcats to have a statement game win over Greenville in Greenville in both team’s district opener Tuesday February 11) . However as someone noted in a different sport, Mother Nature always bats last. The rainy, wet, windy and cold weather turned the game into a sloppy one. The Wildcats managed to grind out a 2-1 win. Coach Upton said because of the weather, both Wildcats’ goals were sloppy and ugly. Still he was happy with a win. The Wildcats also played good defense in the win. Coach Upton has been pointing toward the Wildcats home match against perennial powerhouse Mount Pleasant next Tuesday but Coach Upton does not want his team to overlook Lindale Friday on the road. He said the Eagles have an over .500 record about like the Wildcats and he added they have two very good returning forwards who are threats. The weather is expected to be much improved in Lindale Friday.
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 Used More Up Tempo Approach in Tuesday Win Over Texas High
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats played really well on both ends of the floor in their 57-48 win over Texas High Tuesday night (February 11) in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School. Coach Cipoletta called the Tigers a dynamic team that did not go away easily. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats guarded the Tigers better this time than they did in the game at Texarkana. He said the Wildcats offense was pretty good for the most part. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats did endure a 2 ½ to 3 minute scoring drought in the second quarter. He said the Wildcats were able to bounce back from that. The emphasis on a faster tempo and solid defense were keys to the Wildcats run in the fourth quarter that put the game out of the Tigers’ reach. The Wildcats, leading 45-41 in the final period went on an 8-0 run to put the score at 53-41. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats made 5 or 6 straight stops during the stretch. He said the up tempo approach resulted in some easy baskets. Coach Cipoletta said the late run changed the dynamic of the game. Even with raising the tempo, the Wildcats did a good job of protecting the ball. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats assists to turnover ratio was good with 12 assists and 11 turnovers. He said the Wildcats had nearly 25 turnovers in their recent Mount Pleasant loss. Coach Cipoletta said he would have liked to see the Wildcats finish better. Even giving up a few late Tiger baskets, Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats had a big cushion and the finish did not cost them. The Wildcats, ranked #10 in Class 5A, are in second place with a 6-2 record and they are 24-8 for the season. Next they host Royse City Friday night. The Bulldogs were almost able to help the Wildcats Tuesday as they played district leader Mount Pleasant. The Bulldogs led by a point at halftime and after the third quarter. The Tigers outscored Royse City by 10 points in the fourth quarter to take a 9 point win at Royse City.
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.
Softball and Powerlifting are on Game Day Menu on Thursday
It’s probably going to be cold and windy, but the Lady Cats Softball Team is expected to play their second scrimmage of the season on this Thursday game day (February 13). Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo said the Lady Cats would be scrimmaging on artificial turf at Wylie East. A JV scrimmage begins at 5 p.m. The varsity scrimmage will follow. Coach Carrillo said a planned Friday scrimmage at Lady Cat Park against North Lamar and Gunter is canceled. After the Wylie East scrimmage Thursday, the Lady Cats open the regular season at their own Sulphur Springs Tournament held February 20-22.
The Wildcats Powerlifting squad is also competing on this game day Thursday at a Paris meet. It’s the third meet of the season for the Wildcats and Lady Cats teams. The teams are hoping to qualify as many lifters as they can for the boys regional meet at Pine Tree on March 4 and the girls regional meet at Pine Tree on March 5.
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.
Only 1 Day Left To File Candidacy For May 2 Sulphur Springs, Yantis Elections
Only one day remains in the filing period for candidacy in the Sulphur Springs City Council and Board of Trustees elections as well as Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Election. The deadline is the close of business Friday.
Sulphur Springs City Council
Of the six places on Sulphur Springs City Council to be determined on May 2, only two are contested. To file for a place on the ballot, Sulphur Springs residents should see City Secretary/Elections Officer Gale Roberts 201 North Davis St. and get their applications by the 5 p.m. deadline Feb. 14.
Candidates include:
Place 1 — Justin M.Brown and Jay W. Julian
Place 2 — Harold Nash Sr.
Place 3 — Oscar Aguilar
Place 5 — Ricardo Chavarro and Gary Spraggins
Place 6 — Doug Moore (incumbent)
Place 7 — John A. Sellers (incumbent)
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees
As of Thursday, incumbents Robert Cody and Robbin Vaughn are the only candidates who have filed for a place on the May 2 Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees ballot.
Candidate filing for the two full-term seats on Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees will conclude at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 14. Applications are available in SSISD Tax Office, located in the SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St.
Yantis ISD
Incumbent Melissa Stephens and Teresa Starrett were the only candidates reported to have signed up for Yantis ISD Board of Trustees.
Candidate filing for two full 3-year seats on Yantis ISD’s Board of Trustees will conclude at 4 p.m. Feb. 14, in Yantis Middle School Building in the Administration Office, 111 South Main St.
Sulphur Springs Traffic Stop Results in Controlled Substance Arrest
2 Others Jailed On Warrants
Feb 2020 – Sulphur Springs police arrested two women overnight Wednesday on controlled substance-related charges following traffic stops. A Carrollton man was also picked up in Dallas on a Hopkins County warrant.
Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit Sgt. Joe Scott stopped a Mitsubishi Galant at 9:18 p.m. Feb. 12 on Como Street at Jefferson Street for an expired temporary registration.
Scott reported seeing the driver, identified in arrest reports as 26-year-old Angelica Desiree Washington, reaching toward her waistband in what he consider a suspicious manner. He asked her to exit the car. She allegedly admitted to having a marijuana roach in the car and agreed to let officials search the car. Scott reported finding the marijuana roach.
A records check allegedly showed Washington did not have an eligible driver’s license due to previous driving while license invalid convictions. She was placed into handcuffs, according to arrest reports.
Scott alleged seeing a plastic bag with a white crystal-like substance he suspected to be methamphetamine near her foot. She allegedly admitted ownership of the suspected meth, resulting in an additional charge. The substance and packaging weighed 0.8 grams, Scott alleged in arrest reports.
Washington remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Feb. 13. Her bond was set at $5,000 on the possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and $1,000 on the driver’s license charge, according to jail reports.
Around midnight, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Zachary Brown and Sgt. Joe Scott arrested a 41-year-old Farmersville woman on a Jack County warrant, according to arrest reports.
Officers allegedly stopped a Ford Escape on West Industrial Drive for an equipment violation. A records check showed occupant Traci E. Brown to be wanted in Jack County for bond forfeiture on a possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. She was arrested at 12:27 a.m. Feb. 13 and jailed on the charge, according to jail reports.
A 40-year-old Carrollton man was picked up at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 from Dallas County jail, where he was being held on a Hopkins County warrant, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite transported Blake Edward Radke to Hopkins County jail, where Radke was booked for violation of probation, which he was on for a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Radke remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Feb. 13, on the charge, according to jail reports.
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If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
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.
FM 71 West, 2 County Roads Waterlogged By Rains
At least two county roads were reported overnight to be covered by water, the result of the rain received over the last few days. Motorists are reminded to be cautious when approaching low lying roads that are covered in water.
The FM 71 bridge is under water, as is typical in times of rain accumulation.
A motorist also at 8:07 p.m. Feb. 12 reported County Road 2415 to be flooded. The caller told officials he had to leave a truck because it as in high water on the road.
County Road 3531 was also reported to sheriff’s officials as being impassable Thursday morning.
A few vehicle crashes were reported on Wednesday, including one vehicle reportedly hydroplaning off Interstate 30 west into the ditch between the highway and service road near mile marker 114 at 5:38 a.m. and another vehicle hit the wall on the north I-30 service road near mile marker 129 at 6:43 a.m. Feb. 12, according to sheriff’s reports.
No other weather related reports were reported to county officials.
Kenny Chesney Chillaxin Ticket Giveaway: VI
KSST and KRVA are giving away tickets to the Kenny Chesney Chillaxin Concert at AT&T Stadium.
Chillaxification 2020 kicks off Saturday, April 18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – and culminates Friday, August 28 with his 20th show at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. Tickets are on sale at seatgeek.com.
Rules and Information:
The passes must NOT be resold!
Unclaimed passes will be dispersed by KSST.
Employees of KSST/KRVA can’t win.
Winner’s names and picture will be posted on Facebook.
Previous Winners
