September 28 Pancake Fundraiser Will Benefit Childhood Cancer Victims
Brent Smith, a Hopkins County first responder with EMS, is inviting others to join him in raising awareness of Childhood Pediatric Cancer through a fundraiser planned by SSHS HOSA students. The project by these students, who are future health professionals, will be earmarked for their goal of donating needed items to the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas. Proceeds from the pancake fundraiser will also be used to assist local children and their families who have been affected by childhood cancer. The event is Saturday morning September 28, 2019 at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson Street, from 7:30 am til 10:30 am. Cost is $5 adult and $2 child, for all you can eat pancakes and fixins.
Cumby City Council To Appoint New Member, Consider Budget and Tax Rate
The Cumby City Council has posted notification of a Special Meeting Agenda to be held Saturday, September 21st at 9:00am. The City Council must appoint a new member to fill a recent vacancy as the result of a resignation. The remaining members must consider an appointment of a resident of Cumby, and if so appointed, that person will immediately be sworn in to the Alderman Place 2 position on the Cumby City Council. The council must then consider and approve their budget as well as consider and approve their tax rate for the rapidly approaching fiscal year.
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Dorner Said Wylie East Exposed Some of Her Teams Weak Spots Tuesday
After the Lady Cats Volleyball Team lost a competitive 3-0 match to visiting Wylie East Tuesday, Lady Cats Coach Bailey Dorner said the Raiders were a good team that exposed some of her team’s weak spots. She said Wylie East showed that they have played a tough schedule so far this year. Coach Dorner said when the Lady Cats grabbed the momentum, the Raiders would grab it right back. She said she likes to schedule tougher teams right before the start of district play. Coach Dorner said it allows her to see where the Lady Cats are lacking so she can work on those things in practice. The Lady Cats, now 18-10 for the season, have Friday off for Homecoming. They travel to Nevada Community next Tuesday and then open district play at home against Royse City on Friday, September 27. Several Lady Cats are suffering from nagging injuries. Coach Dorner hopes a few days of not playing a match will get some of the players healthy.
Coach Owens is Hoping Improved Play Friday Results in Victory
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens continues to express frustration with last Friday night’s district opening 15-13 loss at Terrell. Coach Owens had his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning as the Wildcats are preparing to face Royse City this Friday night for Homecoming at Gerald Prim Stadium. Coach Owens reiterated areas that frustrated him Friday. Gaining nearly 400 yards but scoring only 13 points. The defense dominating but the Wildcats still coming up short. Special team breakdowns on extra point and field goal kicks. Penalties including eight for holding. Coach Owens said areas of concern have to be cleaned up and players need to stay focused. He said they can’t keep beating themselves. He repeated the team continues to get better. He added no one is panicking. Coach Owens said the Wildcats would really be challenged this week by Royse City. He called the Bulldogs perhaps the best overall team the Wildcats have played so far this year. He said they play physical football and they play hard. Coach Owens said what they do is not complicated. On offense, he said the Bulldogs have a pair of athletic quarterbacks. Coach Owens said they have a talented receiver to throw to. The Bulldog head coach’s son, Peyton Petroff, has moved from running back to slot receiver and Coach Owens said they try to get the ball in his hands. He said their offensive line is not overpowering but does a good job covering up defenders. Coach Owens said Royse City is a lot like Frisco Wakeland and Lovejoy. On defense, Coach Owens said the nose guard is the one who makes the defense go. He added the three Bulldogs defensive linemen are their best three defensive players. Coach Owens said their smallest linebacker, senior John Klump, may be the best of the backers. He said the Bulldogs use standard coverage in the secondary. He said any Sulphur Springs and Royse City game is a dogfight. Coach Owens said he expects Royse City to come in full of confidence. They had a bye last week to prepare for the Wildcats. The Bulldogs are 2-0 with wins over Frisco Centennial and Garland. Coach Owens said he considers Royse City to be one of the top three teams in the district.
Wildcats Team Tennis Coach Tony Martinez Says His Team Was More Competitive With Strong Texas High Team Tuesday
Despite an 18-1 loss at Texas High Tuesday, Wildcats Team Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said his players provided better competition this year than they did one year ago. Coach Martinez said he looked over results from last year. He saw a lot of 6-0, 6-0 scores. This year he said there were some 6-4 and 7-5 results. The Wildcats mixed doubles team of Jonah Kirkpatrick and Jeauxleigh Cantu won their match against the Tigers. Coach Martinez told his players to play their best and try to win some games. He said the Wildcats improved by leaps and bounds against the Tigers this year. Coach Martinez acknowledged Texas High is still a great team. Despite the Wildcats 1-2 district record, they will be heavily favored against Mount Pleasant next Tuesday at the Wildcat Tennis Center. Royse City is not fielding a team this season. The Wildcats should end district play as the district’s #3 seed in the playoffs. Coach Martinez said possible bi-district match ups are with teams they have already played this season, Hallsville or Jacksonville. The Wildcats bi-district match is expected to take place October 15.
Southside Church of Christ in Sulphur Springs Hosts the next Gospel Meeting Sep. 22-25
Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk is October 5, Join in the Sulphur Springs Walk!
Would you like to participate in a world-wide art/culture event and never leave your home town? You can, on October 5, 2019! In addition to being open to amateur photographers in countries around the globe, persons who want to join in can do so in Sulphur Springs, thanks to the Downtown Business Alliance. Just meet at Whimsy Boutique and Wine Bar at 300 Connally Street at 9am, and join the group as it makes several stops for photo-ops in the downtown district. Then meet back up at Whimsey again at 11:30am. You’ll receive instructions on how to submit your photos. You may also learn a lot about photography from others in the group, as well as qualify for local prizes later this Fall for your photos entered.
From the Photo Walk Website, ‘Join Us For the Photo Walk of the Year’
On the first Saturday of October each year, photographers and enthusiasts around the world get out their cameras and meet up at a designated location in their town to walk around and take photographs, socialize, make new friends, win prizes, and be a part of a great cause during Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk™. Last year was our largest walk yet—and we are ready to top it! No matter what continent you are on, where you are in your photography journey, or what type of camera or phone you use, you can take part in this year’s event!
Arbala Haunted Woods: Closed Indefinitely
KSST spoke with Arbala Haunted Woods staff Wednesday morning. They confirmed that the Arbala Haunted Woods closed their doors last year. If you know of another fall activity that KSST should share, email it to us at [email protected]
Arbala Haunted Woods Closed
