Tira News For Feb. 12, 2020
Janie Lewis reported that North Hopkins collected canned goods for the Tira Food Pantry recently. Fans were allowed free entry to a basketball game, with the donation of a canned food item. She says the five boxes of food were delivered to the Community Center last Thursday.
Joyce Dodd added that Martha Payton and her brother, Von, gave a monetary donation to the pantry. We always appreciate the contributions to the cause.
We woke up to snow on Thursday morning. It wasn’t much and didn’t last long, but it was pretty.
Tammy Muse shared that her boyfriend, Mike Belz, “caught some good fish on the lake” recently. She shared pictures of the fish and the snow.
Tiffany and Perry Gilbert and Jaidyn Joslin came from Malvern, Arkansas on Friday evening. Kenden Joslin and Emma Hall joined us for supper that evening. The next day, Jim and Sandra Vaughn and Johnny, Cindy and Thomas Vaughn came from Broken Bow, Oklahoma, to visit with Chip and Jim’s mother, Grace, and with all of us. Linda Ellen Vaughn of Dallas came, too. Tiffany, Perry, Jaidyn, Chip and I went to Rylan Joslin’s basketball game in Miller Grove. Malcolm and his friend, Melinda, and her children were there, too, along with Rylan’s mother, Laiken. Landon was at home with Brailon, who was sick, and Slaiden.
Rylan’s team played well and they won their game. After the game, Jaidyn went with Malcolm to spend the rest of the weekend with him.
We returned home to enjoy the lunch that Jim and Sandra brought and visit with them, before they left to spend some time with John and Linda Vaughn. Linda Ellen stayed for a while, before returning home that afternoon.
Chip, Grace, Tiffany, Perry, and I went out to eat that evening, and then we went to church the next morning. Tiffany and Perry left our church and picked Grace up to go to Posey Baptist Church with them. They stayed through lunch and we watched game shows and played Tribond before they left for Arkansas later that afternoon.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
9 Personnel Decisions Approved For SSISD
Nine personnel decisions were approved this week by Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees at their regular February meeting. An order calling for a May 2 election was also approved by the school board.
Personnel
Early notice of retirement was accepted from Nancy Harris, district speech therapist; Cheryl Blount, pre-kindergarten teacher at Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center; and Norman Sanders, middle school campus police officer.
Three resignations were accepted as well. Lamar Primary kindergarten teacher Nickole Brown’s resignation will become effective March 6. Middle School PE teacher and coach Justin Stout’s resignation became effective Feb. 6. High School English teacher Mary Kate Wilder English’s resignation become effective Feb. 24.
Three new personnel were also approved for hire as well. Mary Ebarb was approved as a Title I aide at Travis Primary. Sandra Nowlin was approved as a Special Education aide at High School. Michael Rhodes was also approved to become the Auto Tech teacher at High School for the 2020-2021 school year.
Election
Trustees also at the Feb. 10 meeting approved an order for a May 2 election for two seats on the school board. The only two candidates who have filed candidacy were incumbents Robert Cody and Robbin Vaughn. Filing for this election continues through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in the Tax Office at SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St.
If an election becomes necessary, it will be held in conjunction with the Sulphur Springs City Council Election on May 2 at City Hall, 201 North Davis St. Early voting would be held weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20-April 28, with the exception of April 21 and April 23, when voting hours are extended from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail applications must be received no later than April 17.
Sheila Funderburk and Michael Wolfe would be election judge and alternate. Gale Roberts is the early voting clerk, with Lesa Smith, Jody Price and Ashley Floyd as alternates.
KSST is a proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station for SSISD athletics. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio and report on SSISSD news. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
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Lady Cats Basketball Tied for Fourth in District
Lady Cats Basketball Team Ends District Play in a Fourth Place Tie with Lindale After Tuesday Games
The Lady Cats Basketball Team had a hard time solving Texas High’s full court press as the Lady Tigers took a 55-39 win in Sulphur Springs Tuesday evening (February 11). To make their task harder, Lady Cats talented freshman Kenzie Willis appeared to re-injure her ankle in the first period. Helped by numerous turnovers, the Lady Tigers went up 11-6 after one quarter, 30-14 at halftime and 44-22 after three quarters. After the game was tied 6-6 in the first quarter, Texas High went on an 18-0 run. Even though the Lady Cats outscored Texas High17-11 in the fourth quarter, the big lead built up over three quarters was far to much to overcome. Sophomore post Hannah Cordell led the Lady Cats with 12 points. Senior Kate Womack scored 9 points. Freshman Serenity Lewis scored 7 points. Junior Nylah Lindley scored 4 points. Freshman Addisyn Wall had 3 points. Junior Bre’Asia Ivery and senior Colbria Harrison scored 2 points each. Texas High senior Kerrighan Dunn led all scorers with 15 points. With Mount Pleasant’s stunning upset of district champ Royse City Tuesday, Mount Pleasant and Texas High end up tied for second place in the district with 7-3 records. After Lindale defeated Greenville in Lindale Tuesday, the Lady Eagles and Lady Cats wind up tied for the fourth and final playoff s;pot with 3-7 records. The Lady Cats season record is now 10-23.
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 Over T-High
Wildcats Basketball Team Uses Late Run to Put Away Texas High, 57-48 at Home
Early in the fourth quarter, Texas High was still hanging around in their game with the Wildcats Basketball Team trailing just 45-41 in Sulphur Springs Tuesday night (February 11). Then in an instant, the Wildcats got some key steals and converted some fast break baskets to score 8 straight points and push their lead out to 53-41. It was a lead the Tigers could not overcome as the Wildcats took at 57-48 win. Seniors Day Day Hall and Cameron Kahn were key players in the fourth quarter spurt. The Wildcats also got a good start in the game taking a 21-13 lead after the first quarter. For the next two quarters, the Tigers kept reducing the lead. The Wildcats led by 7 at the half and just by 4 points after three quarters. The Wildcats outscored Texas High, 15-10 in the fourth quarter to finally pull away from the Tigers. The Wildcats had three players in double figures. Kahn scored a team high 14 points. Boo Wilkerson had 11 points. Hall ended up with 10 points. 6-foot-6 Sophomore Justin Haire played some of his best basketball of the season scoring 9 points. Grayson McClure scored 6 points on two made three-pointers. Point guard Lamodrick Johnson added 4 points. Senior Justin Brock scored 3 points. Texas High Senior C.J. Kelley led Texas High with 14 points. The Wildcats, ranked #10 in Class 5A, improved their district mark to 6-2. Their season record is now 24-8. The Wildcats play game two in their three game district home stand against Royse City Friday night.
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.
Father, Daughter Jailed Following Disturbance At Tira Residence
A 51-year-old Tira man and his 26-year-old daughter were both arrested in family violence assault charges following a disturbance Tuesday on a County Road 4575 property, where the daughter reportedly lives in a separate residence with her boyfriend, according to arrest reports.
The Tira man, deputies alleged in arrest reports, claimed he and his daughter engaged in an argument when he mentioned his granddaughter riding a four-wheeler fast on his property. He then allegedly told deputies his daughter began yelling at him when she came to pick up her belongings from his residence. The Tira man claimed she chest bumped him and he pushed her to get her off of him. He also reportedly claimed she struck him in the mouth, knocking out two front teeth when standing up for her boyfriend. The man said he wasn’t going to let her assault him any more, and wanted to make an assault complaint against her, Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Nick Marney.
The Tira woman alleged her father pushed her to the ground and stepped over he while she was on the ground, thus the assault was in self-defense. She claimed the argument was over some let in the yard and other belongings The argument, she claimed also was about her daughter riding a four-wheeler fast on the property, according to arrest reports. The Tira woman claimed she was going to remove her belongings from the and find somewhere else to reside to avoid further problems, Steward and Marney alleged in arrest reports.
Both the father and daughter were reportedly warned to stay separate to avoid conflict in the future. Both were later arrested, at 11:42 a.m. Feb. 11, for assault causing body injury to a family member, according to arrest reports.
Both Tira residents were released from the Hopkins County jail Wednesday on a $2,000 bond each on the charge.
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.
Win Tickets to the Kiwanis Pancake Day
The Kiwanis Pancake Day is coming up soon, February 15th, 2020 to be exact. The Hopkins County Civic center will be filled with folks indulging in one of America’s favorite breakfast traditions.
You can win tickets to this event, buy liking KSST on Facebook, and liking this post.
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.
Yantis FFA Chapter Members and Advisor Steven Frederick Visit KSST
Members of the Yantis FFA Chapter were invited to the KSST Studios on Wednesday morning February 12, 2020 to talk about their projects and upcoming activities. FFA Advisor and Ag teacher Stephen Frederick and six student officers joined Enola Gay on the KSST Good Morning Show.
The Yantis FFA Chapter takes part in the Wood County Livestock Show annually, and the school Chapter also has an event coming up this Spring.
President Brooke Barrett is also one of the Area officers, and she will attend the Area Council meeting in Sulphur Springs on February 24.
Advisor Frederick is taking the Chapter in a field trip to Austin later this month to take a tour of the Texas Capitol as well as the Agriculture Museum. They will also spend time visiting the chambers of the House Of Representatives.
Kenny Chesney Chillaxin Ticket Giveaway: V
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
Blue-Ribbon Winners in Saltillo FFA Chapter Plan a Stew/Auction Fundraiser
FFA Advisor and Ag instructor Dena Neal and six officers from the Saltillo FFA Chapter reported good results at the Ft. Worth Stock Show with three blue ribbons earned by the Chapter. You can give these students a thumbs up and show your support by attending their April 16 Stew and Auction Fundraiser at the Kerry Garmon Gym at Saltillo ISD. Stew serving will begin at 5pm and the auction at 6pm. Proceeds go to the Chapter and to the ‘Blue Jackets, Bright Futures’ scholarship program for Saltillo Senior FFA students.
Spraggins Files For Place 5 On Sulphur Springs City Council
Place 5 on the May 2 City Council Election in Sulphur Springs is now contested.
Ricardo Chavarria
Gary Spraggins signed up shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, to run for Place 5. He faces Ricardo Chavarria, who filed candidacy for Place 5 on Jan. 23.
That is the second contested race to develop for City Council this spring.
Justin M.Brown and Jay W. Julian both filed candidacy Jan. 27 for Place 1 on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council Election.
Both Places 1 and 5 are for unexpired term seats, as are Places 2 and 3. Place 6 and 7 for full term seats on the council are also on the May 2 ballot.
Candidates who are uncontested, with three full days left in the filing period, include:
- Place 2
- Place 3
- Place 6
- Place 7
Candidate filing for Places 1-3 seats and Place 5-7 on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council Election ballot continues from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Feb. 14, at City Hall, 201 North Davis St. Residents should see City Secretary Gale Roberts for an application packet.
