KSST is Giving Away “Day Out with Thomas” Tickets
KSST has Two Sets of FOUR Tickets each to go to the “Day Out with Thomas The Steam Tour” in Grapevine at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The tickets are for Friday April 5th at 12:15 Only. Please ONLY enter if you are able to use these tickets on the specified date and time. Two winners will be selected for four tickets each.
Rules and Information:
Winner will be need to provide email address and will be emailed tickets.
The tickets must NOT be resold!
Unclaimed tickets will be dispersed by KSST.
Employees of KSST/KRVA can not win.
Winner’s names will be posted on Facebook.
Winners will be notified via Facebook.
How to enter: Like KSST on Facebook, AND like this Post on Facebook.
Information below about the event provided by the ‘Thomas & Friends’ website: Click Here for more info
All Aboard! The big day has arrived! Your little engineer is spending a Day Out With Thomas. There is so much to do and see. Time to go full steam ahead!
- Take a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™
- Check the time on your ticket for your train ride. Make sure you locate and enter the boarding area at least 15 minutes before your train departure time. Feel free to arrive at the event site itself early to enjoy other activities before your train ride!
- To add some learning to your day, count the train cars with your child. Take a best guess on how many train cars Thomas will be pulling and see who can get the closest.
- Listen for Thomas who says Hello and Goodbye as he arrives and departs the station. Make sure to wave to Thomas and the conductors as they pass you throughout the event.
- Don’t forget to accept your Junior Engineer Certificate while enjoying your ride with Thomas.
- After your train ride, you can get in line and have your photo taken with Thomas. Photos and frames are also available to purchase at the event through JED Photography
- Meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Director of the Sodor Railway
- Sir Topham Hatt is available for photos throughout each event day. He always tries to be On Track and On Time. Schedules may be posted for specific times to Meet Sir Topham Hatt.
- As Controller of the Railway, Sir Topham Hatt knows all the engines but we know who his favorite is. Be sure to have your child tell him who their favorite engine is as well.
- Pick up your Day Out With Thomas Passport to Adventures upon arrival and visit each of the 4 Map Stamping locations. Once you collect all 4 stamps, you receive a free prize!
- Play in the Imagination Station
- Build your track and create the stories of Thomas and his friends at the Wooden Railway Play Tables.
- Can Thomas go faster? Slower? Higher? Lower? The TrackMaster™ free-play zone will help you discover.
- Love to build? Play with MEGA Bloks and build up your favorite structures with your friends. Keep an eye out for the new Thomas MEGA Bloks!
- Get creative with arts & crafts and coloring activities.
- Get a temporary tattoo of your child’s favorite engine.
- Play Thomas games at the Thomas Digital Play Station.
- Relax with Storytelling and Entertainment
- Hear stories about Thomas and his friends and their latest adventures and watch Thomas and his friends at the viewing station
- Join a sing-a-long, watch a magician, or enjoy other exciting entertainment (All railroads offer additional entertainment. The type of entertainment available varies per Railroad.)
- Check out the exclusive Day Out With Thomas gifts
- Fill your basket with exclusive gifts that can only be found at Day Out With Thomas gift shops at each event. New items are made each year that are specific to the event and not available in stores!
After The Storm … Who to Contact For Tree Care Help
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Defective trees often cause damage when catastrophes occur in urban areas. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, after a natural disaster there may be many tree care and removal companies offering their services. It is important to know how to choose the right person or company for the job.
An arborist is a person trained in the care of individual trees. A certified arborist is an arborist who has a college education or several years of experience in tree care and who has passed a certification exam administered by the International Society of Arboriculture. An arborist certified by the ISA is required to receive Continuing Education Credits to keep up with the most current information and techniques.
To find a certified arborist in your area, go to www.isa-arbor.org and click on “find a certified arborist.” You will be asked to enter your zip code. Then a list of certified arborists in your area will be shown.
Once you find an arborist, ask for proof of insurance and then phone the insurance company if you are still unsure. Get more than one estimate. Hiring someone to care for your trees is a very important decision. Don’t make it hastily. Take the time to shop around for the right person.
- Don’t accept the first or lowest bid; compare two or three bids before making your decision.
- Ask for references
TAKING YOUR TIME IS WORTH IT
Finding a good arborist takes time. You may be in a hurry to make your property look as it did before the devastation. However, it isn’t wise to choose any person who comes to your door with a chainsaw. If an accident happens, you, the homeowner, can be held liable.
What do I do with debris that has fallen on my property? Contact your city or county government to find about recycling programs they may offer after a storm. Find out the schedule for debris pick-up in your area.
If you live in a rural area where a recycling program is not established, do not burn any brush piles until the weather improves. Even though your area may have received several inches of rain during the storm, the fire danger may still be high, and burn bans may still be in effect. One ember from a brush pile could ignite the huge volume of debris downed by the storm.
For more information on this or any other agricultural and natural resources topic please call the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
COMING UP
- Grasslands Tour: April 26, 2019.
- Homeowners Maintenance of Aerobic Septic Systems: April 16, 2019.
- Hopkins County Plant Sale (Native Plants): April 26, 2019.
- Private Pesticide Applicator Training for new applicants: May 15, 2019.
Grand Saline Man, 41, Accused Of Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child
A 41-year-old Grand Saline man was arrested Thursday afternoon on a warrant for continuous sexual abuse of a young child, a female relative who is younger than 14 years of age, according to police reports.
The arrest of Anthony Michael Luft is the result of a joint investigation between Sulphur Springs Police Department and Child Protective Services officials, launched after an outcry was made of alleged sexual abuse of the child. The alleged sexual abuse was first reported to authorities in another jurisdiction. Those authorities contacted SSPD on Tuesday afternoon as the offense was alleged to have occurred in Sulphur Springs, Reneau said.
The alleged child victim was interviewed at Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. Based on the investigation and NETCAC interview, Reneau sought and obtained a warrant for Luft’s arrest on a continuous sexual abuse of a child charge, the SSPD officer reported.
Luft was located and arrested in Grand Saline Thursday, then transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was interviewed and remained at noon Friday, according to Reneau.
HCSO: Disregarding A Barricade Results In Stop, Greenville Man Being Jailed
Motorists are reminded that ignoring traffic control devices such as barricades can mean trouble with the law, including a fine.
A Greenville man was taken to jail Thursday morning on multiple misdemeanor charges after disregarding a barricade sign placed on FM 71 near FM 3134 by Texas Department of Transportation officials, sheriff’s reports read.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kelly Wiser stopped a Ford F-250 pickup for disregarding the barricade at 8:32 a.m. March 28, alleged he could smell a strong odor of a marijuana emitting from inside the truck as he contacted the 39-year-old drive. The Greenville man allegedly admitted to possessing contraband. During questioning, Wiser reported, the man’s driver’s license was found to be expired and there was no insurance for the truck, resulting in him being placed into custody for those offenses.
A probable cause search of the truck allegedly yielded a small bag containing a green leafy substance the officer believed to be marijuana under the driver’s side floor mat, Wiser alleged.
Consequently, the man was transported to the sheriff’s office for booking and the truck and trailer were towed from the location. The Greenville man reportedly received citations for disregarding a barricade sign, failure to maintain financial responsibility, expired driver’s license and possession of drug paraphernalia, Wiser alleged in sheriff’s reports.
The Greenville man was released from the county jail Friday morning on the charges, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Man Sentenced To 25 Years On Controlled Substance Charge
Jason Earl Rogers, 54, of Sulphur Springs was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice, according to jail and court reports.
Rogers was facing 25 years to life in prison due to prior felony convictions, according to the district attorney.
Rogers had agreed to plead guilty before 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt during the 1:30 p.m. court session March 28 on the first-degree felony charge of manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, in exchange for the minimum sentence of 25 years in prison.
Senate, House Focus On Proposed Education Bills
Sharp: Teacher Pay Raise A Good Start, More Teachers Needed
State officials this session have considered quite a few bills proposed by both the House and Senate which impact schools, including an across-the-board raise for teachers, changes to the Teacher Retirement System, safety and security, and school funding.
While the passage of an across-the-board teacher pay raise is a welcome change for teachers state-wide, including those at local schools, some say it’s only a start.
According to Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, fewer people seeking and attaining teacher certification continues to be another issue that needs to be addressed issue.
“Data from the Texas Education Agency shows Texas faces an increasingly tight supply of teachers. Since 2009, K through 12 student enrollment is up by 14 percent, while the number of teachers has risen by less than 9 percent. Meanwhile, Texas has seen a 14 percent drop in the number of initial teacher certifications in the past decade,” Sharp wrote in an editorial release.
Sharp hopes We Teach Texas, an A&M system-wide campaign focusing on the system’s 11 education colleges in an effort to “encourage more Texans who care to become teachers.”
“The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas A&M University-Commerce has been a leader in teacher preparation in East Texas since the school’s inception nearly 127 years ago. What makes the undergraduate teacher preparation program at A&M-Commerce distinctive is the focus on clinical experiences, including a semester of internship and a semester of residency in local public schools,” Sharp wrote.
With fewer young people seeking careers in education, the “need for dedicated teachers across East Texas is constantly growing,” Sharp added.
“Teachers are on the frontlines of building our economy, and they are enablers of young people who want to see their dreams come true. We take our charge to prepare them for the classroom on Day One seriously,” Sharp wrote.
To learn more about becoming a teacher, visit www.WeTeachTexas.com.
Other Education-Related Action
In other action, Dax Gonzalez with Texas Association of School Boards Governmental Relations department reported the following among the actions taken by the House and Senate on Thursday:
The Senate Finance Committee passed SB 1, the proposed state budget bil. The Senate’s original plan called for $6-7 billion for education spending and a property tax buy-down; of that $3-4 billion would go toward a $5,000 across-the-board teacher pay-raise and about $2.7 billion to make up for a property tax revenue decrease that would occur after capping local property tax growth.
The version passed on Thursday increases the amount for public schools by allocating $9 billion of additional funds for public education and property tax reform. The budget includes $4 billion for teacher pay raises identified in SB 3; $2.7 billion for property tax reform; and $2.3 billion for school finance reform. The Senate, under the new plan, would use HB 3 as the vehicle for school finance reform.
The $9 billion is equivalent to the school finance and property tax reform budget passed by the House on Wednesday night, except the Senate’s version dedicates the $4 billion for teacher salaries, Gonzalez reported.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 20-26, 2019
March 20
- At 8 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
- At 9:29 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 3230 near Quitman.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Spur 514 near Yantis at approximately 9:43 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2434 near Mineola, at approximately 12:34 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5982 near Yantis, at approximately 1:13 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 1:14 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 2935 near Alba.
- At 1:16 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 1336 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2774 near Mineola, at approximately 1:52 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:28 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on County Road 4532 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1975 near Yantis, at approximately 4:55 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. The deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3220 near Quitman, at approximately 5:17 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 42, was found deceased in her residence. The justice of the peace arrived and ordered an autopsy.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1473 near Quitman, at approximately 6:39 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 6:54 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the dirt bike and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1660 near Alba, at approximately 8:32 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies located the individuals and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3582 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:41 p.m., in reference to an assault. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
March 21
- At 4:23 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 154 near Quitman.
- At 9:12 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 2230 near Mineola.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3273 near Quitman, at approximately 10 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- At 2:40 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1647 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:55 p.m., in reference to a possible burglary on County Road 4895 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- At 6:28 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 1340 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3590 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:31 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individuals and everything was OK.
- At 6:47 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 1115 near Alba.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 7 p.m., in reference to a possible assault. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, the individuals separated.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1822 near Yantis, at approximately 9:36 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4865 near Quitman, at approximately 10:56 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the actors.
March 22
- Deputies were dispatched to College Street in Alba, at approximately 4:40 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 10:15 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 4165 near Quitman.
- At 10:26 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 2353 near Mineola.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2745 near Mineola, at approximately 1:09 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil issue.
- At 1:22 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 4860 near Winnsboro.
- At 3:24 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779 near Alba.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 80 near Mineola, at approximately 4:07 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 4:25 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a welding trailer from the reporting party’s family member’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4700 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:27 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Bradley Daniel, 43, of Winnsboro, was arrested for terroristic threat of family/household.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 1681 near Alba; at approximately 6:22 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4845 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:23 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:35 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
March 23
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:30 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:43 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- At 2:24 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 1326 near Quitman.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:33 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances on County Road 4940 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:43 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies made contact with the individuals and advised them to lower the volume of their music.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 1799 near Alba; at approximately 11:51 p.m. Keenan Kindle, 27, of Grand Saline, was arrested for Reckless Driving.
March 24
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:25 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2 a.m., in reference to a disturbance on County Road 4641 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Stephens St. in Quitman; at approximately 2:37 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- At 8:06 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37 near Mineola.
- At 10:37 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 4530 near Winnsboro.
- At 11 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 2952 near Alba.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 near Yantis, at approximately 11:06 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4590 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:17 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, took the reporting party’s vehicle without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3470 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:46 p.m., in reference to a terroristic threat. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2920 near Alba, at approximately 1:56 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies spoke to the reporting party, at approximately 3:06 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on County Road 1684 near Alba. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4925 near Quitman, at approximately 6:04 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4460 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:11 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and transported to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 9:05 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 2379 near Alba; at approximately 9:29 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:49 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individuals with the firearms. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
March 25
- At 12:30 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 37 near Quitman, at approximately 1:24 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the owner of the building and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 4420 near Winnsboro; at approximately 7:25 a.m. The vehicle was located and towed by Wyatt’s Towing.
- At 7:47 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 49 near Mineola; at approximately 8:43 a.m. Deborah Morris, 53, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda Street in Quitman; at approximately 9:48 a.m. Lanny Hill, 53, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:36 a.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on Harris Lane in Yantis. A known actor altered and cashed the reporting party’s check. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 12:30 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 69 near Alba, at approximately 1:48 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Alba, at approximately 5:35 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2650 near Mineola, at approximately 8:18 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on County Road 4631 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:01 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
March 26
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 1799 near Mineola at approximately 12:20 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 2:37 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole the reporting party’s phone. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:11 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass on County Road 3147 near Quitman. Deputies determined this was a civil issue and cleared the incident.
- At 9:57 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 4560 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:59 a.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on FM 2966 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4631 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:32 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 2124 near Quitman at approximately 1:27 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2164 near Quitman, at approximately 4:46 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on White Dove near Quitman at approximately 5:37 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2445 near Mineola, at approximately 7:46 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individuals with firearms and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2260 near Mineola, at approximately 9:03 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Highway 37 near Mineola, at approximately 9:41 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Between the dates of March 20 and March 26, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, Mineola Police Department, Emergency Medical Services and Smith County Sheriff’s Office.
- Between the dates of March 20 and March 26, Wood County sheriff’s investigators filed six cases with the district attorney.
Total Jail Count – 114 inmates – 88 males and 26 females.
Reminder from Sheriff Castloo
… If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
SSHS One Act Play Advances Wednesday From Bi-District To Area Competition
The Sulphur Springs High School One-Act Play, “Jules Verne Eats a Rhinoceros,” advanced to Area competition at bi-district Wednesday, March 27, at Texas High in Texarkana. Area competition takes place next Tuesday in Mabank.
Four SSHS drama students received bi-district awards. Rachel Bramlett was named Best Actress for her role as Nelly Bly. Chase Berry was selected to the All Star Cast playing John Rhys Pendragon. Anthony Arroyo was chosen to the Honorable Mention All Star Cast.Kennedy Dicus was selected to the Honor Crew for her lighting.
SSHS Technical Director Desi Pharis said the students had a really good performance Wednesday. She said there have been a lot of changes made to the play since district competition including an entirely new set.
Pharis said it took Theatre Director Lesha Woodard a long time to find the script for the play, adding they were nervous about it at first. She said they finally embraced it and the students have taken ownership of it. Pharis said the students are having fun.
She said the play has quite a few technical challenges. It entails use of a fog machine and special effects. Pharis said she hopes students can rehearse the play twice before they head to Mabank next Monday night.
After a 7 a.m. rehearsal on the Mabank stage, Sulphur Springs High School will perform their play at 2 p.m. Six schools are at Area, and the top two will advance to the next round.
Thursday Game Day Features Wildcats, Lady Cats Track Teams at Sunnyvale Meet
Wildcats and Lady Cats’ track athletes have one final meet to get ready for the District Track Meet next week.
The Wildcats and Lady Cats are competing at Sunnyvale on this Thursday (March 28) game day. Events get underway at 4 p.m.
Nine Wildcats went to the Jesuit Sheaner Relays in Dallas last Friday and Saturday.
Three Lady Cats were at a Van track meet last Thursday.
This year’s track season has been hit hard by cold and wet weather and some other factors. Two meets were canceled and one was lightly attended so athletes could go to San Antonio to watch the Wildcats’ basketball team play at the State Tournament.
The District Track Meet for the Wildcats and Lady Cats will be at Royse City next week on Wednesday and Thursday.
