Lady Cats Soccer Team Goes To 2-0 in District Play With Shutout Win Over Lindale Friday At Prim
The Lady Cats Soccer Team improved their district record to 2-0 with a 4-0 victory over Lindale at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night, February 14. The Lady Cats’ season record is now 6-6-1.
After opening the district campaign with two home games, the Lady Cats will hit the road for their third district game, as they visit Mount Pleasant Tuesday night
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Cumby ISD Calling For Bond Election For Elementary Expansion, Security Updates
Cumby Independent School District Board of Trustees are again calling for a bond election for much-needed improvements and renovation at the elementary campus, and associated construction and renovations.
Cumby ISD voters also were asked during the Nov. 5, 2019 election to consider approving the bond. In the early ballots, 60 percent of voters were in favor of the bond for school improvements and 40 percent voted against it. However, once Election Day totals were in, the bond was defeated by only 10 votes.
Cumby residents on May 2 will be asked to vote either for or against “THE ISSUANCE OF $6,200,000 OF BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPMENT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT AND ATHLETIC TRACK AND FIELD FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS; AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX SUFFICIENT, WITHOUT LIMIT AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT, TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AND TO PAY THE COSTS OF ANY CREDIT AGREEMENTS EXECUTED OR AUTHORIZED IN ANTICIPATION OF, IN RELATION TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE BONDS. THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.”
Proposed Improvements
The proposed improvement plan would allow the elementary campus to be more secure. That would include an 11,200-square foot elementary addition with eight classrooms at the end of the existing elementary building, drainage improvements and cafeteria expansion behind the elementary. A new playground would be enclosed behind the expanded cafeteria.
Additional parking and drives, sidewalks and canopies would be included in the costs as would secure entry points.
A new metal shop for vocational technology and career and technology classes would accommodate changes in education to provide more students with opportunities for more industry certifications and as many college and career credits as possible.
Portable buildings, which are designed to last up to 10 years but have been on the campus since 2001, would be demolished and needed abatement performed. To maintain the buildings would be a significant cost, as repairs are needed for stability, security and functionality
Getting students out of the portable buildings is also a safety concern for the district, as it would providing more security for students. If the district is put on lock-down, students attending classes in the portable buildings on campus cannot be reached and there’s no means to move them to safety without being exposed, school officials report.
Currently, if a fire or tornado drill is held, the only way they know is through intercom or someone physically coming to the campus to notify them. In the event of a tornado, the students would have to exit the portable buildings to walk to the safety of the main building. In the event of a real tornado, that would be a serious threat to the children’s safety as they’d be out in the elements.
The field would need to be relocated to facilitate the expansion; it’d be moved west of the current school facilities. The football field would have a compressed service track, which would keep students on the school grounds as opposed to running along the roadside in town for track.
Cost of Bond
In order to repay the bond, the ad valorem tax rate paid to Cumby ISD would increase. Senior citizens who qualify for the 1-acre homestead exemption would still receive it, but all other property would be taxable. Any rules applied to agricultural land would be factored in as well.
Cumby ISD’s overall tax rate, if the bond passes, is expected to be $1.5684 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation, with 50-cents going to repay debts. Overall, that’s just 1-cent higher than Cumby ISD’s tax rate in 2014, according to school officials.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of February 17, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 17, 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). Watch for daytime right lane closures during the day on southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on shoulder corrections and building detours. The southbound Travis Street connector ramp onto southbound US 75 was closed permanently. Traffic is being 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 24th.
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 1310, Grayson County: between SH 91 and Eisenhower State Park. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
US 75 pothole repair, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as maintenance crews work to patch the potholes.
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.
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. Weather permitting, they will resume work on the last box culvert extension, and widening County Roads 2666 and 2664.
SH 276, Hunt County: at Bull Creek, rip-rap repair project. The contractor is working on replacing concrete rip-rap that has failed along SH 276. The contractor will do partial lane closures intermittently. Please be careful when traveling in the area.
SPUR 264, Hunt County: in Quinlan. Sidewalk improvement project. Contractor is currently unable to work due to heavy rainfall. Please be careful when traveling in the area and watch out for workers.
Hopkins County Records for Feb. 14, 2020
Land Deed Transactions
- Jams Mark Matthews to Andy Evans; tract in the Alonzo Crowder survey
- Radke Partners LP to Spirit Reality LP; tract in the EP Gaines survey
- Raymon Gomez and Raymon Gomez Sr. Spa to Thomas Lee Baker; tract in the John Clark survey
- Patricia Ann Faubert Estate, Richard J. Faubert administrator, to Elizabeth Robin Brown, Cheralyn Suzanne Faubert, Richard J. Faubert and Roland W. Faubert; tract in the Franklin Marrs survey
- Theresa Krodle Hockett to Kevin Brent Krodle; tract in the FM Curren survey
- Jonathan Newsom to Anthony Santangelo; tract in the John Clark survey
- G & L Custom Homes LLC to Addie Robinson and Anthony Robinson; tract in the Shelby Tunnage survey
- Holli D. Richey and Michael D. Richey to Joe Russell Farrar and Katherine Farrar; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Nancy J. Sullivan and Travis G. (John) Sullivan to Jeffrey Stevens and Robin Stevens; tract in the James S. Johnson survey
- Jose Santacruz and Mireya Santacruz to Alan Screws and Kim Screws; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Marc J. Fratter and Hoang Voss to Christopher Voss
- Craig Swindler to Adam James Wheeler and Jeanie Frances Wheeler; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Gary Boyd, Don Oneal, Mary Ann Oneal and Stacy R. Welch, successor trustee, to Mid Continental Investments LLC; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- James Litzler successor trustee, Gary Yates and Louise Yates, to Everett Jennings; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Karla New and Paul New to Billy Don Owens II and Crystal Owens; tract in the H. Bingham survey
- Raymond Mitchell and Shirley Mitchell to Karla New and Paul New; tract in the H. Bingham survey
- Maria Luisa Beles to Leticia Beles; tract in the JG Procello survey
- John Sullivan who is also known as Travis Sullivan and Nancy Sullivan to Catherine Elaine Wells and Jeff Wells; tract in the James S. Johnson survey
- Terry’s Yellow Truck Properties LP to Sulphur City Center LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Megan Hanna, William Aaron Hanna and William Hanna SPA to Brigit Darrow and Justin Darrow; tract in the A. Richey survey
- Sandra Fernandez and Willy A. Fernandez Ortiz to Urbano Calixto; tract in the James R. McKee survey
- Joe E. Bain Jr. Family Trust, Ann Bain Rose trustee, to Rickey Bain; tract in the David Waggoner survey
- Garrison Uno LLC and Senesa Investments LLC to Rodrigo Rubira Branco and Thaisa Silva Martins Branco; tract in the R. Price survey
- Carolyn Kay Malone to Jacie K. Vaughn
- Mel Dietz and Vicki Dietz to Erica Whitlock and Josh Whitlock; tract in the PB Humes survey
- Judy C. Mangrum and W. Glenn Mangrum to Karl Glenn Mangrum and Kimbra Mangrum Mouser; tract in the GM Drew survey
- E and J Rentals to Cynthia L. Malone; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Elizabeth A. Wilburn and Stephen C. Wilburn to The Wilburn Family Trust, Elizabeth A. Wilburn and Stephen C. Wilburn, trustees; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Tammy Day, known as Tammy L. Wallis, to The Wallis Family Trust, Tammy L. Wallis trustee; tract in the J. Ybarbo survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Josey Marquis-Antro Hicks and Shanique Deann Flanigan
- Jeffery David Fleming and Charlotte Marie Buchanan
Saltillo Lady Lions Win Warm Up Game to Prepare for Area Round Playoff Contest
The district champion Saltillo Lady Lions, ranked #11 in Class 1A, won a warm up game for the playoffs Thursday (February 13) defeating Lone Oak at Lone Oak, 55-31. As district champs, the Lady Lions get a bi-district bye. They will play next against the winner of a Throckmorton and Henrietta Midway game in the Area round with details to be determined. Thursday against Lone Oak, the Lady Lions got off to a good start leading 18-8 after the first quarter. Lone Oak outscored the Lady Lions, 9-8 in the second quarter but the Lady Lions still led 26-17 at halftime. The Lady Lions went up 45-23 after three quarters. The Lady Lions outscored Lone Oak, 10-8 in the fourth quarter to take the game, 55-31. Thursday Anna Reeder had a big game for the Lady Lions with 18 points. Jocelyn Ochoa and Julianna Giles had 8 points apiece. Kristina Wade scored 7 points. Chandler Bain added 6 points. Allie Lane scored 4 points. Brittney Peeples and Maddy Smith had 2 points each. The Lady Lions finished first in district with a 10-0 record. Their season record is now 29-7.
Lady Cats Softball Team Has a Tough Night At Wylie East in Scrimmage Game Thursday
The Lady Cats Softball Team struggled on the road in their second scrimmage of the season Thursday evening (February 13) as Wylie East won at home, 9-1. Due to the weather, the young Lady Cats have not seen much live pitching. The Lady Cats had only one hit and they committed three errors. Jadyn Harper had an RBI double for the Lady Cats in two at bats. Braylea Brewer scored the Lady Cats run and also stole a base. Addison Caddell drew a walk. Caddell also pitched the first 2 and 1/3 innings for the Lady Cats allowing 4 runs on 5 hits with 4 strikeouts and a walk. Denver Wyatt pitched the last inning and 2/3s for the Lady Cats allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits with one walk. Next the Lady Cats open the regular season at home at their own Sulphur Springs Tournament that runs next Thursday through Saturday, February 20-22.
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.
Game Day Friday Features Basketball and Soccer, Plus Baseball Scrimmage News
There is basketball and soccer on this busy game day Friday (February 14). I’ll also have some Wildcats Baseball scrimmage news.
The Wildcats Basketball Team plays Royse City at home and the Wildcats, in second place, want to keep pressure on first place Mount Pleasant. Tonight there will be a Wildcats freshman game against Royse City at 5 p.m. The JV Wildcats play the Bulldogs JV at around 6:15 p.m. The varsity Wildcats take on Royse City at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats won when the two teams played in Royse City, 69-43 back on January 28. Day Day Hall had 26 points in that one and Grayson McClure scored 21. The Wildcats, ranked #10 in Class 5A, are 6-2 in district play and 24-8 for the season. Mount Pleasant plays at Lindale Friday night. KSST Radio will bring you Wildcats basketball against Royse City with live streaming audio and video. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Ch. 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
The Lady Cats Basketball Team will be playing for a playoff spot as they take on Lindale at Emory Rains Friday at 6 p.m. Both teams are tied for the fourth and final playoff spot with 3-7 records. The winner faces Jacksonville Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Tyler Junior College.
The Wildcats Soccer Team plays their second district game, this one against Lindale, on the road Friday. The Wildcats at 1-0 in district play after winning at Greenville on Tuesday night, 2-1. There will be a JV game at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity match to follow at 7:15 p.m.
The Lady Cats Soccer Team is home again at Gerald Prim Stadium in their second district game as they host Lindale. The Lady Cats are 1-0 in district play after dominated Greenville, 6-1 Tuesday night at The Prim. There will be a JV match at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Cats varsity takes on Lindale at 7:15 p.m.
The planned Wildcats’ baseball scrimmage with Terrell set for Wildcat Park Friday has been canceled. Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack also said a planned Tuesday scrimmage at Hallsville has been moved to Monday.
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.
Diosdado Files Candidacy For Place 1 Seat On Sulphur Springs City Council
The election for Place 1 on Sulphur Springs City Council had drawn four candidates as of noon Friday, the last day of filing.
Vanessa Diosdado signed to run for Place 1 just before noon. She challenges Justin M. Brown, Jay W. Julian and Mark Bradley for the unexpired term Place 1 seat.
Vanessa Diosdado 
Mark Bradley
Justin M. Brown 
Jay W. Julian
Places 1 and 5 are the seats among the six up for election that were contacted as of 2 p.m. Friday. Ricardo Chavarria and Gary Spraggins are both running for the Place 5 seat.
Unchallenged as of 2 p.m. Feb. 14 were the following:
Also filing for council are:
Place 2 — Harold Nash Sr.
Place 3 — Oscar Aguilar
Place 6 — Doug Moore (incumbent)
Place 7 — John A. Sellers (incumbent)
The election for Places 1-3 and Place 5 are for unexpired terms of council members who resigned in December. Place 6-7 are full term seats.
The City Council Election will be held May 2.
February is Heart Month! Time for Cardiac Awareness
Cardiologist Dr. Jai Varma and Nolan Willis, Director of the Cath Lab at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, visited the KSST studios on Valentine’s Day with a reminder that cardiac awareness is an expression of love! Prevention is essential to keep a healthy heart, given today’s statistics that one in two Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease. An invitation is extended to the public to attend a “Lunch and Learn” on Thursday February 20, 2020 at noon. You will hear Cardiologist Dr. Alleghetti speak, learn about heart catheterization and tour the Cath Lab and Radiology Departments at the hospital. And they gave some facts about the Cardiac Department of CHRISTUS hospital in Sulphur Springs.
According to Dr. Varma, every individual has his or her own set of risk factors for heart disease. Even persons who live a healthy lifestyle can suffer heart trouble due to genetic or other risk factors. Your risk factors can be determined during an annual physical, and this knowledge can help you be prepared and more determined to stay healthy! And, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, there is a cardiologist on call 24/7 as well as the Cath Lab on the ready 24/7. “Heart health actually begins with awareness and prevention” stated Dr. Varma.
Willis explained that the Cath Lab, or Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, can correct blockages of the blood flow to legs, arms, neck and other parts of the body. The Cath Lab can also install pacemakers, which among the many functions, can correct abnormal heart rhythm as well as congestive heart failure. “The Cath Lab is a multi-faceted department which works in collaboration with Radiology and ER. One of the newest advantages is that of Coronary Calcium Scoring. This screening test, similar to a CT Scan, can reveal if calcium has built up in a patient’s arteries, which may be a precursor to heart failure”. He also stated “now, there is less and less reason for a heart patient to need to be transferred elsewhere. CHRISTUS Mother Frances in Sulphur Springs is striving to serve the large Northeast Texas community with the best and the latest in health care, right here in our back yard” stated Willis.
The Heart Month reminder is that everyone over age 21 needs to have an evaluation of their heart, which will reveal your risk factors. This can be done during an annual physical or check-up, and this valuable information will lead to the awareness you need to prevent heart disease.
Have you had a Cardiac Calcium Scoring?
A simple heart scan called coronary calcium scoring can detect your risk of cardiovascular disease. The noninvasive exam takes only minutes to perform and is used to determine the presence of calcified plaque in the arteries. Please consult with your primary care physician or call us at 903.438.4543 to schedule your screening for just $75.
