No Coal Ash Buried or Deposited in Lakes at Thermo Mine
Although a local newspaper said property being donated to the City of Sulphur Springs could threaten groundwater in the area due to coal ash dumps, City Manager Marc Maxwell has been assured by Luminant Mining that there are no dumps at the Thermo Mine site. He also notes that the dumpsites for the coal ash are downstream from Hopkins County.
All coal mined at the Thermo site was transported to Monticello power plant southwest of Mt Pleasant and buried there, according to what Maxwell was told. With no power plant locally, the coal ash would not be disposed of in Hopkins County.
The city council approved the start of the land transaction in a signing ceremony in October, 2018 (see KSST story here)
The article that raised questions regarding coal ash buried in Hopkins County stated that the agreement was signed Tuesday in Special Session. The Tuesday Special Session this week (January 22) approved only the materials to be used on Sunset Street.
New Telemedicine Specialties Available at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs
Holly Ragan, who is Senior Market Development Director at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, announces three new specialties now available through Telemedicine visits at the Sulphur Springs hospital. Persons who are under care for Pulmonology, Neurology and Psychiatry can receive a continuum of care and no longer have to travel out of town for follow-up care. Through Telemedicine visits, these patients can be “seen” by primary physicians or specialists in a remote location. This type of care is performed in an exam room with a large screen mounted on the wall. Using quality microphones and speakers, the doctor and patient see and hear each other, while the stethoscope conveys the sounds of the patient’s heart and other organs to the attending doctor. A nurse acts as the “hands and feet” of the Telemedicine doctor, assisting the patient during the examination. The new specialties are performed in the Access Physicians Multi-Specialty Clinic on the second floor of the Plaza building. Find out more at 903-919-5034.
During the Good Morning Show interview, Holly also explained that funds raised during the annual Gala set for Saturday January 26, 2019 will be used for local hospital needs. With a “Vegas” theme, there will be a silent auction, a live auction and gaming tables in addition to a catered dinner by Macklin’s of Dallas and live entertainment. There are a few tickets remaining, phone 903-438-4799. The fundraising goal of $500,000 has been earmarked for the purchase of a Hologics 3-D Mammogram System with Biopsy Option, to be housed inside the proposed Women’s Center. Naming opportunities for the center will provide additional funds for completion.. For details, contact Meredith Caddell of the Healthcare Foundation by phoning the hospital.
During February, “Heart Month”, a “Lunch and Learn” event is planned for the public to learn more about heart health. The “Get Pumped” free event will take place at noon on Wednesday February 13 in front of The Plaza building. Dr. Allegetti of Advanced Heart Care Cardiologist Group will be speaker.
Texas Rangers Fan Fest 2019 – Updated
And the winners are!
Tonya Littlejohn Biggs
Diana Wiblin
Please contact the station on how to pick up your tickets!
2019 Fan Fest Presented by Dasani will feature autograph sessions with current Texas Rangers players with individuals signing in the Capital One Club, Hyundai Club, Visitors Clubhouse and Jack Daniel’s Club.
Other highlights of the 2019 Texas Rangers Fan Fest Presented by Dasani:
–Interactive Question & Answer sessions with Rangers executives, players and announcers in the All You Can Eat Porch
–Behind the scenes look and informational sessions of the construction at Globe Life Field
–Whiffle ballpark and inflatables on the concourse
–Free tours of the Rangers clubhouse and dugout
–Free play in the Rangers Kids Zone and autographs by Rangers Captain
–Rangers Baseball Foundation Sale
–Food and beverages on sale at The Short Stop Grill, The Chipper, Rebecca Creek Saloon, and other Ballpark concession stands
–Merchandise on sale at the Grand Slam Gift Shop in centerfield and Pro Shop at Home Plate.
— Free access to the batting cages
You can win free tickets to this event. To enter, like this post on Facebook, and make sure you like KSST’s Facebook page. Tickets must be picked up at the KSST Studios, 717 Shannon Rd east. Winners will chosen at random, and announced via Facebook. Winners will be contacted via Facebook as well.
Historical Photo Quiz #5 – Updated
The Holiday King Motel and Kingsway Restaurant occupied the intersection of Broadway and Shannon Rd. Chili’s now occupies the location. Coming soon to the location down the street will be Chick-fil-A. The Penny family owned this property. We cant be sure of the year, but the consensus is, 1970.
Local Woman Arrested for Possession and Sale of Meth
Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit began an investigation into the possession and sales of methamphetamine by Loreen Leann Deleon, 25, of Sulphur Springs. As a result of the investigation, Deleon was arrested on two warrants for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
Deleon is in Hopkins County Jail held on bonds totaling $200,000.
Wildcats Survive Royse City
For the second district game in a row, the #5 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team survived a final missed shot Tuesday (January 22) at home that could have defeated them. Royse City’s Jaylen Davis, who had already made 5 three-pointers, missed right at the buzzer when his three point shot was partially blocked by Wildcats defensive ace Jeremiah Roland. The Wildcats won 53-51.
With the Wildcats trailing by one point, sophomore Boo Wilkerson made a corner three point basket that gave the Wildcats the two point lead. The Wildcats tried to go inside to post Xavier Cork but the ball was knocked away. Guard Grayson McClure pounced on the ball and passed it to an open Wilkerson in the corner. Royse City was able to call time out with just 2.8 seconds left in the game so they could set up the game’s final shot. The Wildcats had to make a big comeback to get the win. After the teams tied 11-11 after the first quarter. The Bulldogs had a big second quarter outscoring the Wildcats 18-7 to take a 29-18 halftime lead. The Wildcats roared back in the third quarter doubling their point total and outscoring the Bulldogs 18-6 to take a 36-35 lead into the fourth quarter. The Wildcats outscored Royse City, 17-16 in the fourth quarter to take the two point win. The Wildcats were forced to play without their top two scorers.
Leading scorer Keaston Willis has a small fracture in his sprained right ankle and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. Second leading scorer Sadaidriene Day Day Hall missed his third game and is on a concussion protocol. Hall may be able to play Friday.
Cork led the Wildcats with 18 points including 10 of 12 from the foul line. Cameron Kahn had 13 points, 11 of them in the second half. McClure scored 11 points and made 3 three-point baskets. Roland scored 6 points on 2 three-pointers. Wilkerson had 5 points including the winning three point basket.
The Bulldogs Davis led all scorers with 23 points. Royse City is 2-2 in district play while the Wildcats remain on top of the district standings with a 4-0 record.
The Wildcats improved to 18-8 for the season. The Wildcats wrap up the first half of district play as they play host to Lindale Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in the SSHS Main Gym.
Lady Cats Third Quarter Rally Not Enough to Overcome #14 Royse City
The #14 ranked Royse City Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team survived a big Lady Cats’ third quarter and then padded their lead some in the fourth quarter to take a 58-53 win at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday night (January 22).
The Lady Bulldogs outscored the Lady Cats 18-10 in the first quarter and 15-10 in the second quarter to take a 33-20 lead into the half. The Lady Cats rallied in the third quarter outscoring the Lady Bulldogs, 19-7 to cut the Royse City lead to 40-39 after three quarters. Royse City outscored the Lady Cats 18-14 in the fourth quarter to put the game away.
Sadavia Porter led all scorers with 28 points including 3 three-point baskets. Porter also had 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 7 steals and 2 deflections. Autumn Tanton had 14 points. Tanton also had 2 assists, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Kate Womack had 4 points and 6 rebounds. Kerie Wright hit a three-point basket for 3 points. Latavia Smith scored 2 points. Danielle Godbolt and Nylah Lindley had 1 point each. Godbolt also had 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 deflections. Lindley also had a blocked shot, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and and 1 defletion.
Royse City was led by 6-foot freshman guard Maggie Hutka who had 27 points. Coach’s daughter Maci Bookout had 12 points.
The emotional game included a total of 58 fouls, 32 for the Lady Cats and 26 for Royse City. There was also a fight in the third quarter that led to the ejection of a Lady Cat and two technical foul shots for the Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Cats had four players foul out and two others had four fouls at the game’s end. Both teams struggled with their shooting.
The Lady Cats hit 37% of their shots and Royse City 39%. The Lady Cats did made 33% of their three-point attempts hitting 4 of 12. Royse City was 0 for 12 from behind the arc. The Lady Bulldogs did make 55% of the two-point shots. The Lady Cats free throw shooting may well have cost them the game. They made only 13 of 30 for 43%. Royse City made 26-37 for 70%. Royse City out rebounded the Lady Cats 36-27. The Lady Cats had 21 turnovers to 12 for the Lady Bulldogs.
Royse City is now 5-1 in district play and 26-3 for the season. The Lady Cats are 3-3 in district play and 21-6 for the season. The Lady Cats play Lindale Friday at 6:15 p.m. in the SSHS Main Gym.
Wildcat Soccer Defeats Pirates 1-0
With temperatures in the mid-thirties and heavy rain falling, the Wildcats’ soccer team overcame the elements and the Pittsburg Pirates winning 1-0 at Pittsburg Tuesday night (January 22). Enrique Arellano scored the winning goal for the Wildcats with an assist going to Ricardo Torres.
The Wildcats improved their season record to 3-5-1.
The Wildcats JV defeated Pittsburg, 3-1. Osiel Lopez had two goals and an assist. Manuel Vega also had a goal. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said he was very happy with his players.
The Wildcats host Pleasant Grove Friday at 7 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Wildcats JV plays Pleasant Grove JV at 5:30 p.m.
Saltillo Lady Lions, Lions Defeat Union Hill
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball 64, Union Hill 6
The #23 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team went to 7-0 in district play with a dominating victory over Union Hill, 64-6 at Union Hill Tuesday (January 22). The Lady Lions led 18-2 for the first quarter, 44-2 at the half and 56-3 after three quarters. Maddy Smith had a big game for the Lady Lions with 23 points. Anna Reeder had 14 points. Chandler Bain had 10 points. Brittney Peeples scored 7 points. Jocelyn Ochoa had 4 points. Raegan Speir scored 3 points. Trinity White added 2 points. McKenna Gurley had 1 point. The Lady Lions hit 12 of 13 free throws. They are now 24-8 for the season. The Lady Lions play Avinger at home Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Saltillo Lions Basketball 58, Union Hill 40
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team got a good solid win over Union Hill, 58-40 Tuesday night (January 22) at Union Hill. The Lions built a solid lead over the first three quarters and then coasted home. The Lions are now 4-1 in district play and 19-8 for the season. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 28 points. Ben More scored 10 points. Andrew Redburn had 6 points. Matthew Gurley and Levi Hoover had 5 points apiece. Dillon Beadle scored 4 points. Edi Olayo had 1 point. The Lions play Avinger in Saltillo Friday.
