Sulphur Springs Cancels Classes Thursday As Wildcat Basketball Starts State Tournament
Athletic Director Greg Owens, in an email to KSST News, lined out the schedule for the upcoming week as the Boy’s Basketball prepares to head to San Antonio to take on the Wagner Thunderbirds in the State Semi-Finals. All classes will be cancelled for SSISD on Thursday to give everyone an opportunity to travel to San Antonio and cheer on the Wildcats. Tickets for that game will be pre-sold for students on Tuesday and Wednesday at the SS High School office, and non-student tickets can be purchased at the Administration Building on Connally street on the same days. All seats are preassigned, meaning there is not open seating. The Wildcats will travel to San Antonio on Wednesday and get a chance to visit the Alamodome and practice before the big game on Thursday evening. The winner of the Wildcat vs Thunderbirds game will face the winner of the other game between Mansfield and Manor. The 5A state finals game will be played on Saturday at 3pm.
Wildcats Baseball Defeats Ferris
Wildcats Baseball 9, Ferris 1
The Wildcats’ baseball team completed a perfect 4 wins and no loss performance in a Van tournament Saturday (March 2) with a dominating 9-1 win over Ferrris. The Wildcats scored five runs in the top of the second and 4 more in the top of the third. Three Wildcats’ pitchers combined on a one-hitter in a game that went four innings. Pacen Edwards got the win going 2 2/3 innings allowing one hit and no runs while striking out three and walking one. He threw 45 pitches Bryce McQueen went 1/3 of an inning giving up a run and a walk. Kaden Argenbright pitched 1/3 of the inning. The Wildcats had 8 hits. Austin Dodd, Argenbright and Edwards all had two hits. Dodd, Argenbright and Jaxon Chaney all drove in two runs. Edwards also had an RBI. Dodd and Argenbright hit doubles and Jaxon Chaney had a home run. The Wildcats swiped ten bases. Dodd and McQueen stole two and Argenbright, Jace Burchfield, Dawson Sears, Edwards, Kamren Harrison and Jake Davis stole one apiece. The win improved the Wildcats season record to 8-1. With an unusual three rounds of district play this season, the Wildcats will begin district play Tuesday at Royse City.
Wildcats Win Again And Will Be Headed To State Tournament
Wildcats Basketball 58, Frisco Lone Star 51 (Region 2 Championship Game)
The Wildcats’ basketball team punched their ticket for the State Tournament in San Antonio next week by winning the Region 2 Championship Game over Frisco Lone Star, 58-51 Saturday afternoon (March 2) at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. The Wildcats only led 11-9 after the first quarter but extended the lead to 28-15 at the half. The Rangers whittled a few points off the lead in the third quarter but the Wildcats still led after three, 40-31. The Rangers were never able to get closer than 7 points. The Wildcats were supported by a large number of fans on the home side of the gym. Sadaidriene Day Day Hall led the Wildcats with 21 points. Cameron Kahn added 15 points. Keaston Willis scored 13 points. Xavier Cork had 9 points. Lone Star’s Julian Larry led all scorers with 24 points and Marvin Mims scored 17. The Wildcats improved their season record 29-8. The State Basketball Tournament will take place on March 7-9 at The Alamodome in San Antonio. On Thursday, March 7, the Wildcats, ranked #4 in Class 5A, will play #2 ranked San Antonio Wagner. Mansfield Timberview, ranked #3, will play Manor. It has not been determined which game will be played at 7 p.m. and which one will take place at 8:30 p.m. The March 7 winners meet for the State Championship Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m.
Suspect In Custody Named In Aggravated Kidnapping Case
The suspect, Leslie Nixon, W/F, 43 years of age, of Mount Vernon, Texas, has been formally arraigned on the following charges: Attempted Murder Felony of the First Degree Bond Amt $1,000,000 Aggravated Kidnapping Felony of the First Degree Bond Amt $500,000 Nixon remains in Franklin County Jail and the investigation is on-going at this time. Sheriff Jones again ask the public to please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office with
any information they may have or know about pertaining to this case by calling 903-537-4539 or stopping by in person. No matter how inconsequential you feel the information may be, it may just be the part of the puzzle we are looking for. In any situation, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING!
Franklin County Requesting Information In Aggravated Kidnapping Case
On February 27, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a domestic disturbance involving a weapon. Officers responded to a residence located at 1001 High meadow Drive, in Franklin County, and made contact with a 43 year old white female who was later arrested in connection with this incident. The victim in this case, a 59 year old
white male, was located at a neighboring residence. FCSO investigators discovered that, in the days between February 14th and February 27th, the victim had been bound and confined in the residence, given only limited food and water, and had been physically assaulted multiple times. According to information received at the scene, the suspect in this case used a pistol to control and terrorize the victim, discharging the firearm multiple times, inside of the residence, during this two-week time frame. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Hospital, where he received treatment for multiple injuries sustained during this incident. The suspect was arrested and is currently being held in the Franklin County Jail on charges of Aggravated Kidnapping. The investigation is on-going.
Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones is requesting the assistance of the public in this case. FCSO Investigators have learned that representatives of a church group, possible Jehovah’s Witnesses, may have visited this residence during the time that the victim was being held captive. Sheriff Jones is requesting that anyone who might have visited the residence at 1001 High Meadow Drive between February 14, 2019 and February 27, 2019, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 903-537-4539.
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda March 5, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 5, 2019
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 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.
- Texas History Month
3. 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.
5. Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2740 for annexation of Area 1, Pioneer Business Park and adjacent properties.
- Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2741 for annexation of Area 2, Heritage Business Park and adjacent properties.
7. Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1166 approving a proposal by TBK Materials, LLC, to convert solid waste concrete into recycled millings by crushing to be used in street and infrastructure development, making findings support thereof, and authorizing the execution of same by City Manager.
8. Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2742, a budget amendment for Ordinance No. 2727, the 2018 – 2019 Annual Budget Ordinance.
9. Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for Cement Treatment of Subgrade for Sunset Street CDBG grant project.
10 Visitors and public forum.
11. Adjourn.
Consent Agenda
Consider for approval the regular City Council meeting minutes of February 5, 2019; the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting minutes of November 20, 2018; the Downtown Revitalization Board meeting minutes of January 22, 2019; and the Economic Development Corporation meeting minutes of January 28, 2019.
The City of Sulphur Springs will provide assistance to 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).
Texas Animal Health Commission Coming to Sulphur Springs
The TAHC or Texas Animal Health Commission is relocating it’s office from Mount Pleasant to an office on College St. in Sulphur Springs, effective March 1st, 2019. This organization is responsible primarily for the eradication of insects that danger livestock in the state of Texas. Orginating in 1893 to address the then fever tick problem, the organization has grown statewide to include six regional offices that works to protect the health of livestock including the following:
Cattle
Swine
Poultry
Sheep
Goats
Equine family animals
Exotic livestock
The following is the official press release from the TAHC website:
AUSTIN –Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) relocated its Mount Pleasant Region Office to Sulphur Springs on March 1, 2019. This move facilitates long-term cost savings and strategically positions TAHC’s regional personnel to more effectively fulfill the agency’s mission of protecting the health and marketability of Texas’ livestock, exotic livestock and domestic and exotic fowl.
The new office is located at 1400 College St., Suite 133, Sulphur Springs,
TX 75482, with Dr. Hank Hayes serving as Region Director and Bill Curry as the Supervising Inspector. At this time the region will become Sulphur Springs, or simply SS, on maps and other agency
documents. TAHC veterinarians, livestock inspectors
and support personnel will continue to be available throughout the region to work with producers and livestock markets to meet area and local needs. For questions concerning this move, please contact your current region office or the Central Office at 800-550-8242.
TxDOT Plans for Week of March 4, 2019 in Paris District
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 4, 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 begin construction on widening FM 691 to an ultimate 5 lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road will be temporarily converted to a four way stop at the beginning of the project and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of construction.
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. The existing ramps will remain open during construction of the new ramps.
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 lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
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 Honey Grove to install new sidewalks and curb ramps along SH 56 and FM 100. Crews are also working in Bonham on SH 78 installing sidewalks and curb ramps.
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 100 at US 82 will be closed nightly beginning March 1, 2019 in order to set bridge beams and decking for the new overpass.
FM 1752, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 898. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
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.
CR 2275 at Coffee Mill Creek, Fannin County: CR 2275 at Coffee Mill Creek is closed to traffic as crews work to replace the bridge.
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 surfacing operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
SH 154, Hopkins County: From SH 11 to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delay as crews perform base and curb repairs in preparation of upcoming surfacing operations.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to SH 154. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delay as crews perform base repairs in preparation of upcoming surfacing operations.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to 2.5 Miles West of SH 19. Watch for crews installing signs and construction equipment working near the roadway.
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 271/Loop 286 Interchange, Paris, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane and ramp closures while crews perform slope repairs.
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 metal beam guard fence replacement continues.
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, one-lane daytime closures as workers widen and rehabilitate the roadway, and safety treat cross drainage structures.
SH 24 expansion, Delta County: from Cooper, Texas, southwestward towards Commerce. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas while this roadway is being widened and improved. The inside southbound lane remains closed.
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.
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. Please continue watching your speed while traveling through this construction area. Temporary traffic signals are in place at FM 2453 and FM 35 to aid detoured traffic.
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 rumble strips will be placed soon as weather permits. Additionally, mailbox installation and metal beam finishing work at some culverts is all that remains. 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 St. in Greenville to the intersection of US 69 and US 380. Work on this paving project is finishing up. Drivers should watch for crews seeding and performing some clean-up work on the shoulders.
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.
Wildcats Advance !
Wildcats Basketball 51, Highland Park 46
The Wildcats’ basketball team just keeps making history in 2019. The Wildcats made it to the Regional Final with a closely contested 51-46 win over Highland Park Friday night (March 1) at the Curtis Cullwell Center in Garland. Cameron Kahn hit a key basket down the stretch and Sadaidriene Day Day Hall made three big free throws to help the Wildcats hold off the scrappy Scots. Earlier in the fourth quarter, Keaston Willis hit 3 big three-point baskets to aid the Wildcats’ cause. The Wildcats had a five point first quarter lead at 13-8. The Wildcats got three point baskets in that quarter from Hall, Jeremiah Roland and Xavier Cork. After that the teams matched each other point for point over the last three quarters, 38-38. Willis led the Wildcats with 13 points after having only 2 points at halftime. Cork scored 12 points. Hall scored 10 points. Kahn had 7 points. Grayson McClure had 6 points. Roland added 3 points. Roland also dogged the Scots top scorer all night long. Reilly Seebold, who averages 19.3 points a game, scored only 9. Dillon Powell led the Scots with 11 points. The Wildcats improved their season record to 28-8. The Wildcats now face Frisco Lone Star in the Regional Final game Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Culwell Center. The Rangers shocked #1 ranked Lancaster, 60-56 Friday night after trailing by 7 at the half. The winner of the Wildcats and Rangers game will go to the state tournament next week in San Antonio.
SSES Send Wildcats Off To Victory
Every 4th and 5th grader at SSES turned out for a special “send off” as the Wildcats made a quick stop before making the trip to Garland to compete with the Highland Park Scots. Many students held up signs as the bus pulled through the “horseshoe” drive behind the campus. The bus stopped and the players got out to greet some students and pose for photos. As the bus pulled away all students cheered and waved wishing the Cats good luck.
