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.
Candidate Filing Deadline Nears For May 2 City, School District Elections
Those planning to file candidacy in local municipal and school board elections in Sulphur Springs, Cumby and Yantis have just one week left to do so, as filing in regular May 2 elections ends on Feb. 14.
Sulphur Springs City Council
As of last reporting, the Sulphur Springs City Council Election was the only May 2 election in which a contested race had developed.
While there are six places up for election on the ballot, two regular term seats and four unexpired terms, Place 1 is the only one with more than one candidate filing as of Friday, Feb. 7.
The list of candidates who had filed for a place on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council Election ballot includes:
- Place 1
- Place 2
- Place 3
- Place 5
- Place 6
- Place 7
Places 1, 2, 3 and 5 are for the unexpected terms of council members who resigned in December. Places 6 and 7 were regularly slated to be on the May 2 ballot; both are for a full term on the council.
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.
Cumby City Council
At last reporting, only two candidates had file for two seats up for election on Cumby City Council.
Audri Mayo filed candidacy for alderman Place 2 on the council. Sheryl Lackey has filed candidacy for Place 1 on the council.
Alderman Place 1 became open when Doug Simmerman was elected mayor in November. The Place 2 seat opened with the resignation of Kristin Thompson last fall. The council on Sept. 21 appointed Audri Mayo to the Place 2 council vacancy. The council had planned to rescind that appointment at the October meeting, but Mayo resigned first.
Candidates filing for both places on the ballot is ongoing.
The Cumby City Council members will be asked at the Feb. 11 meeting to approve two resolutions amending the previous October resolutions extending the filing deadline from Valentine’s Day to March 3, as required for special elections.
Applications may be picked up from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at Cumby City Hall, 100 East Main St. Applications may also be downloaded from the Secretary of State’s website, completed, notarized and mailed to the Cumby City Hall by the deadline, according to city staff.
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees
Both Cody and Vaughn filed candidacy on the first day of filing and have drawn no challengers as of this week. Each is seeking a third term on the board.
Only two candidates were reported to have filed for a place on the May 2 Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Election ballot. There are only two places up for election, those held by incumbents Robert Cody and Robbin Vaughn.
However, candidate filing for a place on the ballot for two full-term seats on Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays, Jan. 15-Feb. 14. Applications are available in SSISD Tax Office, located in the SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St.
Yantis ISD Board of Trustees
Only two candidates had sign up to run in the May 2 Yantis Independent School District Board of Trustees Election as of last reporting. Melissa Stephens and Jennifer McKeever currently serve in those seats.
Incumbent Melissa Stephens has filed, as has Teresa Starrett.
Candidate filing for two full 3-year seats on Yantis ISD’s Board of Trustees will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, Jan. 15-Feb. 14, in Yantis Middle School Building in the Administration Office, 111 South Main St.
Hopkins County Records For Feb. 7, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Alfonso Rocha Garcia and Zuleyma Miranda
- Byram Gene Staggs and Julie Dean McBride
- Tafoya Jaime Hernandez and Sanjuana Santibanez Gomez
- Danny Joe Barron Sosa and Aracely Flores
- Tommy L. Cooke and Vicky Darlene Stone
- Shelton Cole Whitson and Delaney Lain Grob
- Steven Ray Agee and Pamela Ann Hudson
Land Deed Transactions
- Michael Coker to Becky Cady and David Cady; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Rose M. Yarbrough; 2 tracts in Sunset South
- Teresa C’Ne Monday to John Allen Warren and Morgan Lee Warren; tract in the John G. Weames survey
- Dan Hamiter to New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministry; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Donald Ensey and Myrtle M. Ensey to Deborah Sustaire; tract in the Charles Thompson survey
- Angel Perez and Maria Sofia Sosa to Daniel Jose Yanez; tract in the JA Winn survey
- Carol Dean and Merrill Dean to Carol A. Dean and Merrill L. Dean, trustees for the Merrill and Carol Dean Living Trust; tract in the Highland Oaks Addition
- David Issa and Muna M. Mohammed to Farah Issa and Salah El Deen Issa; tract in the William A. Irvin survey
Paris District Road Report for the Week of February 10, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 10, 2020. 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). Beginning February 11th through February 22nd, watch for daytime lane closures on Southbound US 75 between Center St. and FM 1417 as crews work on shoulder corrections and building detours. Weather dependent, the southbound FM 1417 exit ramp will be closed on February 12th in order to perform the work at this location. On February 11th the southbound Travis Street connector ramp onto southbound US 75 will be closed permanently. Traffic will be detoured onto the frontage road to Park Avenue.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for traffic shifts as workers widen FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Due to the recent weather and utility delays, the project start has been rescheduled for February 17th.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional one lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road and the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on rebuilding the southbound frontage road.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place underdrains.
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, Wednesday, and Friday during the daytime.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
Greer Road, Grayson County: just south of FM 901 at Brushy Creek. Greer Road is closed at Brushy Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Greer Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Sandusky Road, during construction.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section.
County Road 3810, Fannin County: at Loring Creek. County Road 3810 is closed at Loring Creek while crews remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 3810 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
Business SH 121, Fannin County: from SH 121 to SH 121 in Randolph. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
FM 815, Fannin County: in Trenton. Watch for daytime lanes closures as maintenance crews work on cleaning ditches.
FM 897, Fannin County: from US 82 to CR 2950 in Lannius. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
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.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews replace an existing drainage structure; temporary traffic signals will direct traffic.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From 1.5 Miles East of FM 3134 to 0.82 Miles East of FM 2653. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install perimeter signs for the upcoming overlay project.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
IH 30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade Metal Beam Guard Fence.
FM 900, Hopkins County: IH 30 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
US 82, Lamar County: from BU 82H to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 82, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 271, Lamar County: from FM 1499 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project consisting of widening pavement, installing continuous left turn lanes, and safety treating fixed objects is underway. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area.
I-30/US69, Hunt County, project to replace metal beam guard fence is underway. Please be cautious when driving in this area.
Fraud Alert! from Local Banking Institutions to Public
Fraud Alert! Fraudsters are making calls posing as a bank’s or other financial institution’s “Fraud Department.” If you receive a call asking for your banking credentials, HANG UP and call your bank directly. NEVER give out your banking credentials over the phone unless YOU initiate the call first.
4 Jailed In Hopkins County Feb. 6 On Warrants
At least four people were booked into Hopkins County jail on warrants Thursday, according to arrest and jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite traveled Thursday to Bradshaw state jail unit, where he took Olegario Cantu Arizmendez into custody at 9:20 a.m. Feb. 6.
The 50-year-old Sulphur Springs man was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was held on two bench warrants for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges and a warrant for not taking care of a delivery of possession of drug paraphernalia charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Deputy Fite also transported Jason Scott Flowers, 39, from Choice Moore Unit in Bonham to Hopkins County jail, according to arrest reports.
Flowers was booked on a bench warrant for a manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Ronald Edwin Otto, 61, turned himself in at 9:58 p.m. Feb. 6 at the sheriff’s office on a warrant, according to arrest reports.
He was escorted into the jail by Deputy Lance Burdick, and booked for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 59-year-old Como woman on an Ocean Springs, Mississippi police warrant for exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Deputies were alerted the wanted woman could possibly located at a residence. While attempting to serve the warrant Feb. 6, the woman allegedly ran into the bathroom at the residence and swallowed multiple pills, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
The woman was reportedly transported to the emergency room at a local hospital. After being medically cleared, she was arrested on the warrant and taken to jail, according to arrest reports. She remained in custody on the charge Friday morning, 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.
Basketball, Soccer and Tennis Are on the Schedule on Friday Game Day
This game day Friday (February 7) sports menu includes Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball, Wildcats and Lady Cats Soccer and Wildcats Tennis.
The Lady Cats and Wildcats Basketball Teams will have meaningful games at Mount Pleasant on Friday. The teams have back to back games. The Lady Cats play the Lady Tigers at 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats and Tigers then face off at 7:30 p.m. Sub-varsity action begins at 5 p.m. The Wildcats JV will play the Mount Pleasant JV in the main gym at Mount Pleasant at 5 p.m. The Lady Cats JV will play at 5 p.m. in an auxiliary gym with the Wildcats freshman game to follow.
For the Wildcats, they are playing Mount Pleasant with first place in the district standings on the line. Both teams are 5-1 in district play. The Wildcats are ranked #8 in Class 5A and are 23-7 for the season. Mount Pleasant has a season record of 25-3. In their first meeting in Sulphur Springs on January 21, the Wildcats won 72-54. Wildcats point guard Lamodrick Johnson rocked the Tigers scoring 26 points. Day Day Hall, Cameron Kahn and Grayson McClure all scored in double figures.
Both the Lady Cats and Lady Tigers are trying to solidify playoff sports. Mount Pleasant, coached by former Lady Cats Coach Tina Carrillo, is battling with Texas High for second place in the district. The Lady Cats are in the fourth playoff spot, one game ahead of Lindale, with just 2 district games to go. The Lady Cats have a 3-5 district record. Their season record is 10-21. When the two teams played in Sulphur Springs back on January 21, the Lady Tigers won 59-39.
KSST Radio will bring you the Lady Cats and Wildcats against Mount Pleasant beginning at around 6:15 p.m. The game will have audio and video streaming and it will be recorded for replay on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable at a later date.
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Soccer Teams play Nevada Community in final non-district games on Friday before district play starts Tuesday.
The Wildcats play the Braves in Community. There will be a JV game at 5:30 p.m. The varsity match will follow at around 7:15 p.m. The Wildcats have played seven straight games without a loss. During that span they have won three and tied four. The Wildcats season record is 5-4-5. Community was preseason ranked #5 in Region II in Class 4A. MaxPreps has the Braves with a 4-3-2 season record.
The Lady Cats Soccer Team will be at home against Nevada Community at Gerald Prim Stadium on Friday. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. The varsity match should get underway at around 7:15 p.m. The Lady Cats have a season record of 3-6-1 and they are on a two game losing streak. Community is coached by for former Lady Cats’ goalkeeper Macy Hurley.
It’s probably cold and a little windy, but the Wildcats Tennis Team is hopeful they will be able to get some tennis in on Friday. The Wildcats, coached by Tony Martinez, are playing in a Paris tournament. Matches were scheduled to get underway at around 8 a.m. Friday. The Wildcats have quite a few tournaments scheduled this season including their own Sulphur Springs Tournament on February 28. The all important district tournament takes place March 31 in Sulphur Springs.
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.
SCU Investigation Of Alleged Marijuana Possession By Student Results In 2 Arrests
An investigation of alleged marijuana possession by a middle school students resulted in two adults being arrested Thursday on controlled substance and marijuana charges, according to police.
The investigation by Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators “originated at the Sulphur Springs Middle School involving marijuana possession with a student,” according to arrest reports.
Lt. Mark Estes, along with sheriff’s deputies, reportedly responded to the County Road 1185 residence of the student’s guardians and obtained permission to enter the home.
Upon entry, officers reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana. A consent search by Estes allegedly revealed approximately 5.12 ounces of marijuana and several pens containing THC.
The occupants allegedly confessed to the marijuana and THC. Thus, both were arrested at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, Estes alleged in arrest reports.
Child Protective Services agents were called to assist with the child at the school, according to arrest reports.
James Dean Smith, 59, and Lorie Kessler Smith, 57, of Sulphur Springs were booked into the county jail for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and possession of more than 4 ounces but less than 5 pounds of marijuana, according to arrest and jail reports.
James Smith was released from jail later Thursday on $5,000 bond per charge. Lorie Smith remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning in lieu of the $10,000 bond total for both charges, 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.
Kenny Chesney Chillaxin Ticket Giveaway: II
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.
