Saltillo Lady Lions Suffer Loss
Saltillo Softball Team Drops Game to District Leader
The Saltillo Lady Lions’ softball team took a loss at the hands of the district’s top team losing 13-3 against Rivercrest Friday night (March 29). The Lady Lions got off to a good start getting a run in the top of the first. Rivercrest answered with two in the bottom of the first and four more in the third to lead 6-1. Saltillo added a run in the fourth inning but Rivercrest scored two to take a 8-2 lead after four innings. The Lady Lions scored another run in the top of the sixth but Rivercrest scored six times in the bottom of the sixth to end the game, 13-3. Chandler Bain took the pitching loss striking out three and walking two. For the Lady Lions, Reagan Speir was 2 for 3 with two singles. Bain was 2 for 3 with two singles. Anna Reeder was 2 for 3 with two singles. Ally Smith was 2 for 3 with two singles. Brittney Peeples was 1 for 3 with a single. The Lady Lions record is now 2-6. They play Sulphur Bluff Friday at 4:30 p.m.
SSHS District Golf Tournament
District Golf Tournament Begins for Wildcats and Lady Cats in Paris Monday
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ golf teams open two-day district tournament competition Monday (April 1) at Paris Country Club. Coach Chris Owens’ Wildcats expect to battle Texas High for the district championship. Top two teams qualify for regional play. The Lady Cats of Coach Whitney Spigener have three golfers entered so they won’t compete as a team. Sophomore Mariam Tran is expected to take on a Texas High golfer for top individual medalist. Tran is expected to have a good shot at qualifying for the regional tournament.
SSHS UIL Update
SSHS Teams and Individuals Qualify for Regional at UIL Academic District Meet
Sulphur Springs High School served as host site for UIL Academic District Competition this past Friday and Saturday. Four teams and numerous individuals qualified for regional competition for the Wildcats. Another team is likely to make it as a Wild Card team as the best second place team in the region.
The Accounting Team, coached by Paula Hass, made first place team to qualify. Felipe Alba got first place, Alex Pulmley was second, Daniel Soto was third. The Accounting Team is made up of Alba, Plumley, Soto and Caleb Yanez. In Calculator, coached by Gerald Grafton, Carissa Carter got third place to qualify for regional. Isaac Gutierrez was sixth.
The Calculator Team got second. In Computer Applications, coached by Matt Wilder, Brayden Fisher was fifth and Dakota Soles was sixth. In Computer Science coached by Matt Wilder, Brayden Fisher and Dakota Soles tied for first. Kevin Orozco got fourth and Blake Talmadge was fifth. The Computer Science Team of Fisher, Soles, Orozco and Talmadge got first place team and are headed for regional.
In Current Issues, coached by Madison Millsap, Brandon Hodges got second and James Draper was sixth. The Current Issues Team of Hodges, Draper, Dakota Soles and Bracken Sant earned first place team and qualified for regional. In Journalism Events, coached by Brandon Nelson, Angela Brown got first in Editorial Writing, Brown was also sixth in Feature Writing and third place in News Writing. Brown is going to regional in Editorial Writing and News Writing. In Literary Criticism, coached by Gail Herman, Carissa Carter was first, Lainey Whittle was second, Andrew Westlund was third and Matthew Harper was fourth. Wildcats UIL Academic Coordinator Gerald Grafton said the four Literary Criticism students have the top four scores in Class 5A in the State right now. The Literary Criticism Team of Carter, Whittle, Westlund and Harper were a first place team and qualified for regional. In Mathematics, coached by Gerald Grafton, Kendall Little was fifth. The Mathematics Team of Little, Payton Baugh, Ivory Liu and Kennedy Lee was a second place team.
In Number Sense, Andrew Westlund placed third and he is heading to regional. Also Bracken Sant was fifth, Kendall Little was sixth and the Number Sense team of Westlund, Sant, Little and Brayden Fisher was a second place team.
Two Ready Writers qualified fror regional: Annmarie Gunn was first and Breana Wooten was second.
In Science, coached by Steven Allemang, Peyton Baugh had the top biology score and qualified for regional. In Social Studies, coached by Madison Millsap, Brandon Hodges was third to qualify for regional and James Draper was sixth.
The Social Studies Team of Hodges, Draper, Bracken Sant and Tatum Williams was a second place team but may go to regional as a Wild Card Team.
Finally in Spelling and Vocabulary, coached by Gail Herman, Dawson Carpenter was second, Cameron Beard was third, Gisselle Garcia was fourth and Mariam Tran was fifth. The Spelling and Vocabulary Team of Carpenter, Beard, Garcia and Tran was a first place team and qualified for regional.
With some speech and debate events coming up Thursday in Pittsburg, the Wildcats are in first place in district with 436 points. Lindale is 18 points behind at 418. Mount Pleasant is in third place with 317 points.
USPCA Trials, Certifications Being Held At Coleman Park
Sulphur Springs is hosting the United States Police Canine Association Trials and Certifications for the second year in a row.
The event allows canine handlers to certify annually with their partner so the dog can be used as a working police dog on the street. The certification is combined with a friendly competition,with the winners earning bragging rights, according to USPCA Region 20 Board Trustee Buddy Williams.
The event got started Monday morning at Coleman Park with 14 different canine and handler pairs from Region 20 participating in obedience and agility testing, with article search to follow later in the day.
The trials will continue Tuesday with criminal apprehension and suspect searches; someone will hide in one of several large containers on the field and the canine will have to figure out where the “suspect” is located.
Wednesday the trials wind down with narcotics and bomb detection trials.
At least one officer each from Sulphur Springs Police Department, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and Cumby Police Department are participating this week in the event, either for dual or single function capacities. For instance, some dogs may only be trained in narcotics detection while others are utilized for other purposes.
Community Easter Egg Hunt and Live Entertainment at Como City Hall on April 13
According to Como Mayor Darla Henry, a community event is planned for families to enjoy at Como City Hall on Saturday April 13, 2019 from 10am til 3pm. There will be an Easter Egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, food vendors and music by local talent. Shelby Glenn and the Texas Thunder Band will perform, featuring Diamond Jack, Taylor Ford and Kenya Duffey Chaffer. The Praise Team of the United Pentecostal Church of Sulphur Springs will team up with the Greenville Praise Team to form a Pentecostal ensemble with Mayor Darla Henry and Mattison Henry. Good weather is expected and a great lineup of Country and Gospel music is planned. Admission is free.
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda April 2, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7 P.M. APRIL 2, 2019
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 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 Service Recognition Day
- 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 first reading of Ordinance No. 2743 for a zone change request by owner, Tate Price, for property located at 607 Houston Street, being further described as Lot 23 of Block 16, from Single Family – 6 (SF-6) to Two Family (2F).
- Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2744 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 first 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 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 bids and award of contract for water materials for the Connally Street grant project.
- Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for steel poles for Crosstown Trail project.
- Visitors and public forum.
- Adjourn.
Consent Agenda
Consider for approval the regular City Council meeting minutes of March 5, 2019; the special City Council Meeting minutes of March 25, 2019; the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes of November 19, 2018; the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting minutes of October 16, 2018; the Downtown Revitalization Board meeting minutes of February 12, 2019; and the Economic Development Corporation meeting minutes of February 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).
Harden: SSISD Bus Involved In Minor Crash Monday, No One Hurt
Traffic was routed off League Street onto Henderson Street following what school officials report was a minor crash involving a car and Sulphur Springs Independent School District bus.
“A bus rear-ended a vehicle. It was a minor accident. No one was injured,” SSISD Assistant Superintendent Rusty Harden said.
The crash was reported to emergency dispatchers at 7:13 a.m. Monday near Ingram Street, just south of the Main Street traffic light, where traffic is often heavy in the mornings and afternoons before and after school.
“We were happy no one was hurt. Our first thing is always to see that the kids are OK, their safety,” Harden said.
The back of the car that was struck by the bus was damaged. The bus sustained very little damage, Harden said.
Harden said the parents of the children on the school bus were being contacted Monday morning to make them aware the crash occurred, but he emphasized no one was hurt.
Although school officials are aware of nothing suspicious, the bus driver was required, as is standard procedure, to submit to drug testing following the crash, Harden said.
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Wildcat Baseball Loses Non-District Game
Wildcats Bats Awaken in 9-4 Non-District Loss at McKinney North Saturday
There was a bit of good news for the struggling Wildcats’ baseball team in a 9-4 non-district loss at McKinney North Saturday (March 30). The Wildcats’ bats came alive as the Wildcats outhit the Bulldogs, 10-9. The Wildcats actually took a brief lead opening the game with a pair of runs in the top of the first inning. The Bulldogs struck back with five runs in the bottom of the first to go ahead to stay, 5-2. McKinney North scored a single run in the fourth and three more in the fifth to lead 9-2 after five innings. The Wildcats scored two more runs in the top of the seventh to make it 9-4. The Wildcats continue to struggle in the field as they had four errors. Jaxon Chaney took the loss for the Wildcats pitching the first four innings giving up seven hits and six runs with only three of them earned. Chaney also had two strikeouts and no walks. Kamren Harrison pitched the final two innings allowing two hits, three runs with only 2 earned, with one strikeout and one walk. Kaden Argenbright was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Chaney was 2-4 with a run scored. Jase Thompson was 1-2 with a double and an RBI. Harrison was 1 for 4 with an RBI. Jake Davis was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Austin Dodd was 1 for 4. Will Sims was 1 for 3. Connor Burgin was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Pacen Edwards and Kolson Hale scored runs. The Wildcats left seven men on base. The Wildcats season record is now 10-7. This is Lindale week in district play for the Wildcats. The Wildcats play the Eagles Tuesday night at Wildcat Park and then travel to Lindale Friday night. The Wildcats are 0-1 against Lindale in district play losing a close one at Lindale, 3-2 back on March 12. The Wildcats are currently 2-5 in district play and in fifth place
Dinner Bell Menu For April 3, 2019
Dinner Bell April 3, 2019
The Community Partner wishes to remain Anonymous
Menu:
Baked Chicken Thighs
Mexican Hominy
Sweet Baby Carrots
Garden Salad
Pineapple Cake
Orange Gelatin Dessert (the no added sugar offering)
Soon, very soon the weather will be beautiful. Until then enjoy the pleasant surroundings at Dinner Bell. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see you Wednesday.
