Como-Pickton CISD School Board Election Results
In the Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees Election, incumbents JJ Cummings and DJ Carr, and challengers Jim Murray and Brittney Smith have been elected to the four full-term seats on Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees. Shiloh Childress, who was unchallenged, is elected to the unexpired term on the school board.
Vote counts were reported as follows:
JJ Cummings 130
DJ Carr 122
Jim Murray 111
Shiloh Childress 107
Brittany Wright Smith 65
Shane Wilton 47
Felicia Smith 32
Lee Skidmore 30
All election results are unofficial until canvassed by the board at an upcoming meeting.
Como City Council Election Results
The City of Como posted the following City Council Election results:
Darla Henry, who was unchallenged in her bid for re-election as the city’s mayor, received 27 votes.
Incumbent Jerry Radney, who was unopposed for Place 1, received 16 votes.
Steve Smith defeated Ronny Nabors 18 votes to 12.
North Hopkins Baseball Season Ends At Bi-District
North Hopkins Baseball Season Ends With Pair of Friday Losses to Rivercrest in Bi-District
Rivercrest 10, North Hopkins Baseball 6
Rivercrest 3, North Hopkins 2
The North Hopkins’ baseball team lost a pair of games to Rivercrest Friday (May 3) at Chism dropping their bi-district series two games to none. Rivercrest won in a slug fest in game one, 10-6 and then held off the Panthers in a low scoring game, 3-2.
In game one, Rivercrest jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings. The Panthers rallied but could never catch up. Rivercrest outhit North Hopkins 10 to 8. The Panthers were plagued by four errors. Geoffrey Stewart took the pitching loss lasting only an inning and a third allowing five hits and five earned runs with a strikeout and two walks. Easton Lewis threw 4 2/3 innings giving up five hits and two earned runs with one strikeout and one walk. Colby Cameron was 2 for 4 with a run and an RBI. Victor Rojo was 2 for 4 with an RBI. Stewart was 2 for 3 with a run scored. Wyatt Wharton was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI. Brycen Gillespie was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Branson Thomas, Kevin Clement and Cody Booth all scored a run.
In game two, the Panthers scored the games first run in the bottom of the first going ahead 1-0. Rivercrest scored two in the second and one in the third to lead, 3-1. North Hopkins scored one in the bottom of the seventh but ended up one run short. The Panthers outhit Rivercrest five to four in game two. Rivercrest had three errors and North Hopkins one. Wharton took the pitching loss pitching all seven innings allowing four hits and only one earned run, striking out 12 and walking two. The Panthers left seven runners on base. Gillespie was 2 for 3. Caleb Wyatt was 1 for 4. Rojo was 1 for 3. Clement was 1 for 3. Cameron scored the two North Hopkins runs.
Wildcats Baseball Advance To Area Competition
Wildcats Baseball Come from Behind Win Saturday Results in Series Sweep Over Hallsville
Wildcats Baseball 4, Hallsville 3
For the second time in their bi-district series, the Wildcats’ baseball team came from behind in the late innings Saturday (May 4) to defeat Hallsville, 4-3 at Mike Carter Field in Tyler to advance into the Area round. The Wildcats trailed 3-2 Saturday going into the bottom of the sixth inning. Austin Dodd started the inning with a single. Jase Thompson laid down a perfect bunt for a single. Will Sims bunt was not fielded cleanly and the Wildcats had the bases loaded with no one out. Pacen Edwards had a clutch RBI single that brought Dodd home with the tying run. Kaden Argenbright’s sacrifice fly brought in Sims with the leading run putting the Wildcats up 4-3. Jaxon Chaney mowed down the Bobcats in the top of the seventh and the Wildcats captured game two and the series. Wednesday the Wildcats trailed 2-0 after five innings but scored three times in the top of the sixth to take the lead for good. The Wildcats got off to a good start Saturday scoring two first inning runs to take a 2-0 lead. Kolson Hale walked and Kamren Harrison hit a single. Dodd hit a double that drove home Hale and Harrison. The Wildcats outhit the Bobcats 8 to 4 Saturday. Chaney got the pitching win going all seven innings allowing only four hits and three runs while striking out six and walking only two. Dodd was 2 for 3 with a run scored, a double and two RBI’s. Edwards was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Argenbright had an RBI with his sacrifice fly. Hale was 1 for 2 with a run scored. Chaney was 1 for 3. Harrison was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Thompson was 1 for 3. Sims was 1 for 2 with a run scored. The Wildcats will play the winner of a Mesquite Poteet and Joshua series in Area next week. Poteet and Joshua were playing Saturday afternoon with the series tied one game apiece.
6 Cumby Seniors Recognized As Distinguished Honor Graduates
Cumby High School this week recognized its highest ranking students, the distinguished honor graduates for the 2018-19 senior class.
Distinguished honor graduates at CHS include Alyssa Hebert, valedictorian with a 4.04 grade point average; Brayden Freemen, salutatorian with a 3.94 GPA; Bethany Taylor, the third ranking student in the class with a 3.79 GPA; Akayshia Smith, fourth with a 3.68 GPA; Robert Hickman, fifth with a 3.54 GPA; and Dayton Wood, sixth with a 3.52 GPA.
Of the six honor graduates Hebert, Freeman, Taylor, Smith and Wood each have also attained 60 college credit hours while in high school, enough to graduate this springs from Paris Junior College. Although he did not attain not enough credits to graduate from PJC this year, Hickman also is commended for attaining more than 50 college hours.
Having five of the six honor graduates receive two diplomas this year is particularly notable because it’s only the second year this feat has been achieved by CHS students.
Last year, Lauren Hudson made school history as the first Cumby High School student to graduate from Paris Junior College with an associate’s degree before she receives her high school diploma. To make that even more notable, the 2018 CHS valedictorian did so summa cum laude and was 17 when she achieved both graduations.
At the time, Hudson said she hoped her achievements would serve as an example for other CHS students, show them that it is possible to have a social life, participate in athletics, and do well in both high school and college classes at the same time.
This year, five of the six honor graduates earned the distinction.
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda May 7, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
MAY 7, 2019
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed:
- Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
- Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.
A. National Nurse
B. Motorcycle - Manager’s report will include a status report of capital improvements,
wastewater treatment plant operations, accidents and claims for the month,
and a review of expenditures, revenues, purchases, and abatement orders. - Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
- Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of
Ordinance No. 2744, adoption of the ordinance, authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Sulphur Springs, Texas Limited Tax Note, Series 2019; to provide funds for the purpose of paying contractual obligations incurred to fund acquisition of equipment and vehicles for municipal departments, renovations of existing municipal buildings and for costs of issuance of the note; bearing interest at the rates hereinafter set forth; prescribing the form of the note, levying ad valorem taxes for the payment of principal and interest on the note; making certain other covenants of the City with respect to the note, the funds from which said note is to be paid and the projects to be funded with the note; authorizing execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement, a purchase agreement for the note and agreements for municipal advisory and bond counsel services; awarding sale of said note; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. - Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of
Ordinance No. 2745 authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Sulphur Springs, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019, to provide funds for the purpose of refunding outstanding obligations of the City issued for various public improvements and for paying costs of issuance of the bonds; bearing interest at the rates hereinafter set forth; prescribing the form of bond; levying ad valorem taxes for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds; making certain other covenants of the City in reference to the bonds and the funds from which said bonds are to be paid; authorizing execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement, escrow agreement, bond purchase agreement and agreements for municipal
advisory and bond counsel services; awarding sale of said bonds; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. - Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1167 denying the Distribution Cost
Recover Factor (“DCRF”) to increase Distribution Rates, authorizing the City of Sulphur Springs to join with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor (“OCSC”) to evaluate the filing, determine whether the filing complies with law, and if lawful, to determine what further strategy, including settlement, to pursue. - Discussion/action on existing tax abatement with Ocean Spray Cranberries.
- Discussion/action on the hiring of an architectural firm to design and
produce construction drawings for the H. W. Grays building in Pacific Park on recommendation of selection committee after qualifications were reviewed and rated. - Visitors and public forum.
- Adjourn.
Consent Agenda
Consider for approval the regular City Council meeting minutes of April 2, 2019; the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes of March 18, 2019; the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting minutes of March 19, 2019; the Downtown Revitalization Board meeting minutes of March 26, 2019; and the Economic Development Corporation meeting minutes of March 25, 2019.
The City of Sulphur Springs will provide assistance for the hearing impaired if notice is given to the City Secretary 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
The City Council of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas meets regularly on
the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The
Council follows a printed agenda for official action, however, following the
conclusion of the agenda, anyone may address the Council but Council will
not take official action. Any individual desiring official action should
submit his request to the office of the City Secretary by 12:00 noon on the
Wednesday before the next regularly scheduled meeting.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any
time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed
above, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071
(Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property),
551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); 551.074 (Personnel
Matters, must be stated specifically with regard to position) 551.076
(Deliberations about security devices) and 551.087 (Economic
Development).
City of Sulphur Springs Wants Your Opinion
The City of Sulphur Springs is encouraging residents of the city to complete an online survey about city parks. The short survey of 18 questions, will help the city gauge interest in a variety of opinions from it’s residents. There is even a place for additional comments on topics that may not be covered in the survey questions. The results will help the city to obtain parks and wildlife grants. It will also help with setting priorities in the future.
You can participate in the survey by clicking on the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P3Y3LKN
TxDOT Upcoming Projects
Paris District Road Report for the week of May 6, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 6, 2019. 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.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Rd. to US 75. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers continue widening 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 1417, Grayson County: from FM 691 to US 82. Watch for traffic shifts and slow moving vehicles as workers widen the roadway from FM 691 to US 82. US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between FM 120 and Crawford Street. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts as workers work on constructing the retaining walls and new on ramp for this project. The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Crawford Street is closed and traffic wishing to use this exit should use the FM 120 (Morton Street) exit.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Sherman, Grayson County: on the northbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Choctaw Creek and FM 1417. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the main lanes and a left lane closure on the frontage road as workers work on constructing the new exit ramp and entrance ramp. Weather permitting; crews will work to move
traffic to the new exit ramp and new entrance ramp the week of May 6 th .
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night thru Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete locations. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch
for mobile operations as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day-time.
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 day time lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
SH 56, Grayson County: from FM 901 to SH 289. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer. US 69, Grayson County: from Spur 503 to US 82. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer.
West Line Road at Jordan Creek, Grayson County: West Line Road at Jordan Creek is closed to traffic as crews work on replacing the bridge at this location.
SH 11, Grayson and Fannin County: from US 69 to SH 121. Watch for traffic shifts and occasional one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
ADA Curb Ramp project, Grayson and Fannin County: various locations. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as crews work in Whitewright to install new sidewalks and curb ramps along FM 151 and FM 898.
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.
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. Watch for lane closures on FM 100, SH 78 and SH 121 as crews work to construct the new westbound US 82 bridge overpasses.
FM 1752, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 898. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
SH 11, Fannin and Hunt County: from SH 78 to SH 34: Watch for daytime lane closures as
crews work on overlaying the roadway with hot mix.
FM 816 & Recreation Road 3, Fannin County: from Fannin-Hunt County line to SH 78 on FM 816, and from FM 273 eastward for two miles on Rec. Road 3 south of Lake Bonham. Watch for temporary lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 68 to FM 64. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer.
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 37, Franklin County: From Mt. Vernon to Winnsboro. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform striping operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
SH 19, Hopkins County: At FM 71 in Birthright. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin performing milling operations and shoulder work for turn lane construction project.
SH 154, Hopkins County: From Houston Street to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform surfacing operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
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. North Loop 286 & SH 19/Church St., Paris, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews perform repairs to concrete pavement.
BU 271B (Clarksville St.) at Collegiate Drive; US 82H (Lamar St.) at 20 th Street; US 82 at FM 38, Lamar County: Watch for work zones as signal and flashing beacon work is performed. FM 1335, Delta County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen roadway. US 271 pavement repair, Lamar and Red River Counties: from Loop 286 in Paris southeastward to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and/or shoulder closures as final work is being performed.
FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures as workers widen and reconstruct existing pavement.
US 271 safety upgrades, Red River County: from FM 410 to the Red River-Titus County line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures as work continues.
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.
FM 2648 widening, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures as work continues. Pine Creek Bridge is down to one lane in order to upgrade the bridge rail. Temporary traffic signals and signs are in place to direct traffic.
SH 24 expansion, Delta County: from Cooper, Texas, southwestward towards Commerce.
Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being
performed.
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 and FM 36, Hunt County: The new traffic lights at this intersection are flashing red, please be careful when crossing this intersection. The signal lights will be programmed for red- yellow-green operations after the railroad installs all necessary components for signal pre- emption at this intersection to keep traffic stopped at the light off of the railroad tracks. The
railroad has begun tying their portion of the work in and the signals should be up and running soon.
FM 2642 bridge/underpass project at I-30, Hunt County: from FM 1565 westward to the Hunt- Rockwall County line. Construction of bridge to route I-30 over FM2642 is in the final stages. Contractor will begin final traffic switch on May 7. Please be aware of posted speed limits while
traveling through this construction area.
SH 19 pavement project, Rains County: from US 69 and SH 19 south to the Van Zandt County line. Crews have completed paving operations on the project. Final striping and milled in rumble strips have been placed. Be cautious when driving across intersecting streets. ADA ramp construction, Hunt County: SH 11 in Commerce. Workers have completed installing
ramps, sidewalks, steps, curb ramps, handrails, pedestrian push buttons and other pedestrian elements to aid the mobility of disabled citizens. Project manager will conduct a final pre- inspection for project acceptance to follow soon after.
US 69, Hunt County: from O’Neal Street in Greenville to the intersection of US 69 and US 380.
Work on this paving project is finishing up. Seeding has been completed and final project items have been addressed.
SH 34 and FM 816, Hunt County: from SH 276 south to the Hunt-Kaufman County line on SH 34, and from SH 34 to the Hunt-Fannin County line on FM 816. Watch for temporary lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM1903 and IH30 frontage road, Hunt County: A project installing curb and gutter is underway. Please be cautious when traveling through this intersection. Watch out for workers in this work zone.
Traffic Safety Notes:
Maintenance crews are working on sealcoat preparation at various locations; please be cautious when traveling near our crews.
Travis Primary Hosts Cinco De Mayo Programs
Students at Travis Primary School invited parents and community members to the school this week to catch their Cinco de Mayo presentations.
The dual language second graders presented their program on Thursday and the two-way dual language students presented their Cinco de Mayo programs Friday, in the school cafeteria. Following the programs, parents were invited to stay and enjoy with their students the tables laden with snacks for the occasion.
The dual language second graders presented their program on Thursday and the two-way dual language students presented their Cinco de Mayo programs Friday, in the school cafeteria. Following the programs, parents were invited to stay and enjoy with their students the tables laden with snacks for the occasion.
Applications for the 2019-20 two-way dual language program can be obtained at and must be returned no later than 3:30 p.m. May 17, in Travis Primary main office or the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Dual Language/ESL Department, located inside the SSISD Adminstration Building, 631 Connally St.
MGISD Bond, CP & Yantis Trustees, Como City Council Elections On May 4 Ballots
Voters will have one more opportunity to cast ballots Saturday in Como-Pickton and Yantis school board elections, Miller Grove Independent School District bond election and Como City Council elections.
Voting in the Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Election will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Yantis Elementary School foyer.
Yantis voters are asked to select up to two of the three candidates for two full-term seats on YISD Board of Trustees. Candidates are incumbent April Johnson and challengers Jennifer Larkin and Jeff Quinn.
View YISD candidate profiles provided to KSST.
Ballots in the Como-PCISD Board of Trustees Election may be cast from 7 a.m. To 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Room 114 at Como-Pickton School (in front of building where general election was held).
Seven candidates have filed, seeking candidacy for one of four full-term at-large seats on C-P CISD school board; they include incumbents D.J. Carr and JJ Cummings, and challengers James R. “Jim” Murray, Lee Skidmore, Brittney Smith, Felecia Smith and Shane Wilton.
Shiloh Childress is unchallenged in his bid for the unexpired term seat. Shiloh Childress was appointed to fill the seat following trustee Greg Anglin’s resignation in December, to become the commissioner for Precinct 2 starting Jan. 1; Childress has filed to serve out the remained of that term.
View candidate profiles for Carr, Cummings, Childress and Brittney Smithand for Murray, Wilton, Skidmore and Felecia Smith.
The Como City Council Election is also being held at Como-Pickton CISD, in room 114, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4.
Como residents are asked to select their choice for Place 1, formerly the street commissioner’s seat, and Place 2, formerly the water commissioner’s seat, on the city council.
Incumbent Jerry Radney is challenged by Patsy Evans for Place 1. Steve Smith and Ronny Nabors are candidates for Place 2 on Como City Council. Incumbent Darla Henry was unopposed in her bid for reelection as mayor.
Voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day, Saturday, May 4, in the high school gymnasium in the MGISD bond election.
Miller Grove ISD voters are asked to consider approving a $2 million bond election for a new multipurpose facility to be used as an elementary gymnasium, fine arts area with UIL approved stage, concessions and kitchen area; restrooms; and space for future classrooms, weight and locker rooms. Approving the bond would mean a $0.14 per $100 property value increase to the debt portion of the school tax rate.
Read more about the Miller Grove ISD bond election, including what the bond would pay for and the impact on taxpayers.
