Kids Fishing Day: Great Weather, Great Turnout at Peavine Pinion Pond
Feb 10, 2021 – Dozens of kids and their families showed up to catch trout during the annual Larry Buster Memorial Kids Fishing Day at Peavine Pinion Pool on Saturday February 8, 2020. Sponsoring organizations and businesses as well as volunteers made the day possible. Texas Parks and Wildlife had stocked the pond with young trout a few weeks prior to the event. A good number of bass were also caught.
Local volunteers from the National Wild Turkey Federation and local Kiwanis Club members were on site preparing hot dogs for the young anglers. Jimmy Reardon of JDRfishing Adventures personally assisted most of the youngsters through the morning. A registration table allowed each youngster an information packet about fishing as well as a sign-up for prizes. Giveaway of 70 rod and reel prizes was sponsored by volunteers and local individuals who just wanted to help keep this amazing Spring event going for kids in the community.
Each young fisherman received a Kid Fish fun packet. Those who did not bring fishing equipment had access to free use of rod and reel as well as bait, which was whole kernel corn. The fishing pond, located in Buford Park near downtown Sulphur Springs, was named for Clovis “Peavine” Pinion, a KSST Radio employee who sponsored a daily Hunting and Fishing Show on the air for over 40 years. Pinion loved to help kids learn the enjoyment of fishing which often led to a lifelong hobby. His slogan was “Go fishing! Every day you fish adds a day to your life!”.
Sulphur Springs Police Department Releases Annual Profiling Report
Nearly 20 percent more males were stopped by Sulphur Springs Police Department in 2019 than females, according SSPD’s annual report regarding traffic stops and arrests.
Sulphur Springs Police Department Lt. Rusty Stillwagoner, standing in for the police chief who was away at training, presented the department’s annual profiling report to Sulphur Springs City Council at their regular February meeting.
The report breaks stops down into a dozen different categories, including gender and race, reasons for stops, how many searches were conducted and what if any contraband was found, results of stops, types of arrests, and if any bodily injury resulted from use of physical force.
Of the individuals stopped 70.6 percent were White, 15.1 percent were Black, 13.3 percent were Hispanic/Latino, 0.8 percent Asian/Pacific Isander and 0.1 percent Alaska Native/American Indian, according to the SSPD report.
Nearly 40 percent more stops occurred on city streets than on US highways, which accounted for 28 percent of the overall stops made. Moving traffic and vehicle traffic violations accounted for more than 95 percent of the overall reasons for traffic stops.
Nearly 51 percent of all stops resulted in written warnings, compared to the nearly 48 percent that resulted in citations being issued. Only 2.5 percent resulted in arrest, according to the SSPD data.
Of the overall 350 arrests, 47.7 percent were based on Penal Code violations, 36.6 percent based on outstanding warrants and 15.7 percent violation of traffic laws.
Physical force was reported to have resulted in bodily injury in 20 of the overall 9,514 traffic stops made in 2019, according to the SSPD report.
Officers conducted almost as many probable cause searches as searches conducted after consent was granted. Contraband was reportedly discovered 205 times. Drugs accounted for 72.2 percent of the contraband found and alcohol 15.6 percent, according to the SSPD report presented to Sulphur Springs City Council Feb. 4 meeting and reported to Texas Commission On Law Enforcement.
Below are the results presented to the council:
Total Stops
- 9,534
Gender
- 5,672 Males
- 3,862 Females
Race or Ethnicity
- 6,733 White
- 1,440 Black
- 1,269 Hispanic/Latino
- 80 Asian/Pacific Islander
- 12 Alaska Native/American Indian
Was Race or Ethnicity Known Prior to Stop?
- 9,285 No
- 249 Yes
Reason for Stop
- 6,783 Moving traffic violation
- 2,287 vehicle traffic violation
- 343 Violation of law
- 121 Pre-existing knowledge
Street Address or Approximate Location of the Stop
- 6,464 City street
- 2,672 US highway
- 396 Private property or other
- 2 County road
- — State highway
Was a Search Conducted?
- 9,147 No
- 387 Yes
Reason for Search
- 186 Consent
- 182 Probable Cause
- 11 Contraband in plain view
- 5 Incident to Arrest
- 3 Inventory
Was Contraband Discovered?
- 9,329 No
- 205 Yes
Description of Contraband
(205 Total)
- 148 Drugs
- 32 Alcohol
- 19 Other
- 6 Stolen property
- — Currency
- — Weapons
Result of the Stop
- 4,852 Written warning
- 4,565 Citation
- 235 Arrest
- 68 Citation and arrest
- 47 Written Warning and Arrest
Arrest Total
- 305
Arrest Based On
- 167 Violation of Penal Code
- 128 Outstanding warrant
- 55 Violation of traffic law
- — Violation of City Ordinance
Was Physical Force Resulting in Bodily Injury Used During Stop?
- 9,514 No
- 20 Yes
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
Meal A Day Menu For Feb. 10-14, 2020
The Meal A Day Menu for Feb. 20-14, 2020, includes:
Monday — Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes Gravy, Green Beans and a Roll
Tuesday — Sliced Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli and a Roll
Wednesday — Lasagna, English Peas and Garlic Sticks
Thursday — Chicken and Dumplings, Crackers and Tossed Salad
Friday — Cheeseburgers, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onions, Baked Beans and Chips
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.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agendas For Feb. 10, 2020
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
DATE: Monday, February 10, 2020
PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At
118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.
I. Invocation
II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag
A. AMERICAN FLAG:
B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible.”
The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action:
The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal And/Or Personnel Matters.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- The Court To Declare A Quorum.
- Consent Agenda.
- Approve Previous Meeting Minutes.
- Approval Of Utility Easements, Burial Of Telephone Cables And Construction Of Water Distribution Facilities:
- The Court To Consider And Approve A Request From Brinker Water Supply To Lay A 4 Inch Water Line On The East Side Right-Of-Way Of County Road 3528 Starting At County Road 3600 Going North Approximately 2,580 Feet, Two Road Bores On County Road 3531 And One Road Bore On County Road 3531.
- The Court To Consider Citizens Comments.
- Other County Business.
- The Court To Consider And Appoint A Representative And Alternate To The North East Regional Water Planning Group.
- The Court To Consider And Approve The Sale of Home To Be Moved From Precinct 1 Barn Property.
- The Court To Consider And Approve A Variance To The Subdivision For Property Located At 200 County Road 1222.
- The Court To Consider Approving Budget Amendments And Line Item Transfers.
- The Court Will Consider And Act On Payment Of Bills, Revenues And Expenses, Payroll And Financial Statements.
- The Court To Consider Approving Grants.
- The Court To Consider Accepting Donations.
- The Court To Consider Contracts.
- i) The Court To Consider And Approve The Subscription Agreement With LexisNexis, Inc.
- ii) The Court To Consider And Approve The Security/Access Control System Proposal With Firetrol Protection Systems For The Justice Of Peace Offices And The Tax Office.
- The Court Will Consider And Act On Personnel Matters.
- The Court To Consider Disposal Of Asset Request.
- The Court To Approve Resolutions And Proclamations.
- Proclamation – The Court To Recognize Arbala Volunteer Fire Department.
- Resolution – The Court To Consider And Approve Support Of Affordable Renting Housing Application In Hopkins County.
- The Court To Adjourn.
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION(S)
DATE: Monday, February 10, 2020
TIME: Beginning Immediately After The Regular Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court Session
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 Tom Glosup To Discuss Maintenance Of County Buildings And The Construction Of The Courtroom Annex Adjacent To The Law Enforcement Center.
- 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 Farms.
- Budget Work Session(s).
Sulphur Springs Teen Accused Of Evidence Tampering, Cocaine Possession
An 18-year-old Sulphur Springs resident reportedly caught officials’ attention by walking on the wrong side of Lamar Street around 10:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. He then attempted to walk away from the officer instead of stopping when issued commands by the officer, according to police reports.
Officers alleged one hand and arm were extended away from the teen’s body as he walked away from the officer. The officer “physically stopped” the man “with the least amount of force necessary” and put him into handcuffs, Sulphr Springs Police Officer Zach Brown alleged in arrest reports.
The officer then searched the immediate area where the teen had been, and located a clear bag containing suspected crack cocaine in a yard where the teen had walked, Brown alleged in arrest reports. The contraband allegedly weighed 3.6 grams and tested positive for cocaine, resulting in Galen Jahiem Wright’s arrest.
Wright, who is noted in reports to be known by the alias “G-Money,” was booked into Hopkins County jail, where he remained Saturday morning, Feb. 8. His bond was set at $10,000 each on the possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone (due to the arrest location’s proximity to Pacific Park) and tampering with evidence, according to jail and arrest reports.
Feb. 7 marked the second time in five months that Wright has been booked into the county jail. He was also arrested Sept. 18, 2019, for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone and on a traffic warrants. He was released from jail Sept. 19 on $2,000 bond on the marijuana charge, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
DPS: Marijuana, Wine, Methamphetamine Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers arrested a 47-year-old Texarkana woman, who allegedly possessed methamphetamine, marijuana and wine during a traffic stop Friday morning.
The trooper allegedly smelled an “intoxicating beverage” odor emitting from a Dodge Dart, while talking to the driver he had stopped at 8:35 a.m. Feb. 7 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 141 for speeding. Seeing an open bottle of MD 20/20 on the front passenger’s floorboard and a wet center console, Trooper Warren Williamson instructed Stephanie Rena Bean to exit the car, according to arrest reports.
Bean reportedly agreed to let the trooper search her jacket pockets. Williamson alleged finding a small bag containing a clear, crystal-like substance he recognized from his experience and training to be methamphetamine. Consequently, the trooper took Bean into custody, the trooper alleged in arrest reports.
A search of the car allegedly revealed a small bag of suspected marijuana in a backpack on the front seat and a small, hand-rolled marijuana cigarette on the rear floorboard behind the driver’s seat.
Bean’s car was impounded and she was taken to jail for possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, arrest reports noted.
At the jail, Bean allegedly agreed to standard field sobriety testing, which she was unable to successfully complete. She “demonstrated she did not have the use of her normal mental and physical faculties due to the induction of alcohol and drugs into her system,” Williamson alleged in arrest reports. Bean was subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated with an open container
The 47-year-old Texarkana woman was booked into the county jail on all three charges; the suspected contraband was packaged to be submitted to the DPS crime lab in Tyler for analysis, according to arrest reports.
Bean, who jail reports noted is also known as Stephanie R. Cupp, remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Feb. 8, 20202 on all three charges, according to jail reports.
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.
Wildcats Basketball Team Struggles Against Mount Pleasant Defense In 45-31 Loss On The Road
The Wildcats Basketball Team fell out of a first place tie in district play after a 45-31 loss at Mount Pleasant Friday night, Feb. 7.
The Wildcats got off to an okay start, leading 13-10 after one quarter. Then, the offensive wheels came off for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats managed only 2 points in the second quarter while Mount Pleasant scored 11. The Tigers were up 21-15 at halftime. Offensive woes continued for the Wildcats as they were outscored 10-9 in the third quarter and 14-7 in the final period. The Wildcats were held to 18 points over the last three quarters.
Senior Day Day Hall had a good game with 15 points including 2 three-pointers. Senior Grayson McClure had 6 points on 2 made threes. Junior Lamodrick Johnson had 4 points. Boo Wilkerson and Cameron Kahn had 3 points each.
Mount Pleasant freshman point guard Payton Chism led the Tigers with 17 points. That included three made free throws right before the half and a three-point basket at the buzzer at the end of the third quarter.
The Tigers now lead the district with a 6-1 record and their season record is 26-3. To wrap up the district championship, Mount Pleasant will have to be road warriors as they lose district play with three road games.
The Wildcats, ranked #8 in Class 5A, slip to 5-2 in district play and 23-8 overall. The Wildcats close out district play with a three game home stand. It begins Tuesday night as Texas High comes to town.
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.
Second And Third Quarter Swoons For The Lady Cats Basketball Team Cost Them In 48-31 Loss at Mount Pleasant Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team started well against Mount Pleasant Friday night, Feb. 7, on the road leading the Lady Tigers, 12-10 after the first quarter.
However, Mount Pleasant turned things around in the second and third quarters outscoring the Lady Cats, 32-9 to lead 42-21 after three quarters. The Lady Cats did outscore the Lady Tigers 10-9 in the fourth quarter, but Mount Pleasant ended up on top, 48-31.
Junior Nylah Lindley led the Lady Cats with 10 points. Freshman Kenzie Willis scored 7 points. Senior Kate Womack had 5 points. Freshman Serenity Lewis scored 4 points. Junior Bre’Asia Ivery added 3 points. Sophomore Hannah Cordell scored 2 points.
Mount Pleasant got big games from senior post Kenya Bates with 18 points and freshman point guard Paris Beard with 16 points. The Lady Tigers, now 6-3 in district play, remain in a second place tie with Texas High, who just squeezed by Lindale by 2 points with a basket at the buzzer at home.
With the Lindale loss, the Lady Cats remain in fourth place with their 3-6 record. Lindale is one game back at 2-7. Lindale closes district play at home Tuesday against last place Greenville while the Lady Cats hope to wrap up the fourth place playoff spot a they host Texas High Tuesday on Senior 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.
Wildcats Soccer Team’s Non Losing Streak Now At 8 Games After 3-1 Win At Nevada Community Friday
The last time the Wildcats Soccer Team came up on the short end of the scoreboard was on Jan. 11, as Forney edged by the Wildcats 2-1 in the Lobo Invitational Tournament in Longview. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton used the game to let everyone on his roster play.
Since then, the Wildcats have gone 8 games without another loss. During the streak, they have won four and tied four.
The 8th game in the streak took place Friday night as the Wildcats topped Nevada Community, 3-1 on the road. The Braves were preseason ranked #5 in Region II in Class 4A.
Wildcats forward Omar Hernandez has been an active goal scorer this season for the Wildcats. He had two goals Friday, one unassisted and the second assisted by Kevin Yanez. In a special moment for the Wildcats, Cristin Ramirez scored his first Wildcat goal in his four years of high school play.
Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats are really outworking teams and are playing amazing soccer. He added he is very proud of his guys.
The Wildcats season record is now 6-4-5.
The Wildcats seem to be entering district play on a real high. The Wildcats open district play Tuesday night at Greenville.
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 Soccer Team Gets Win Friday To Give Them A Boost Heading Into District Play Next Tuesday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team got a home win against Nevada Community, 2-1 Friday night, February 7.
The win snapped a two game losing streak and gave them a boost as they enter district play against Greenville Tuesday night at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Lady Cats got a goal from freshman Rebekah Stanley after an assist from Janine Yamaguchi and an unassisted goal from Haley Robinson.
Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said the contest featured really good games from both teams. He said the Lady Cats had lots of chances but could only manage to get two goals.
The Lady Cats improved their season record to 4-6-1.
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.
