Cumby Robotics Team Qualifies for 2019 VEX State and National Competitions
According to Ms. Lee Gifford, Robotics coach at Cumby ISD, the award-winning Cumby team will be going to State and National VEX Robotics meets during the Spring of 2019, hoping once again to qualify for the World title. The team earned the right to advance during a meet on Saturday January 26 where 20 teams competed to qualify for only two available slots.
The VEX Robotics program at Cumby ISD is similar to programs in schools of all sizes. Rather then being a UIL event, the VEX program is one where the school system may purchase a kit and form a class which will build the robots and operate them according to game rules at meets scheduled by VEX. Each semester, a new game is introduced for team competition. The rules of play are the same for every team in every school, whether large-city schools or in small rural school districts. This is the seventh year that Cumby ISD has participated in a VEX program. The current team of six students includes four Seniors who were winners of the World title in 2017.
Twenty teams attended the qualifying match on January 26 at Cumby ISD, which hosted teams from Caddo Mills, Greenville, Lone Oak, Dodd City and others. The Sulphur Bluff team which won the Design award, and the Cumby team which earned the Excellence Award, qualified for the two slots for advancement. The State qualifier will be held in late February. The National games will be held in March in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The schools may schedule fundraisers toward expenses for the Nationals trip.
Team members shown below are: standing, Jadryen Long, Ken Chapin and Cillian Smith. Seated are Kadden Cota, Akayshia Smith and Lacy Jacobs.
Battle of the Bands – April 12th, 2019
CONTACT INFORMATION:
SAFE-T CRISIS CENTER
Ragan Dennis or Laura Fair
903-439-0325
[email protected] or [email protected]
SAFE-T Crisis Center seeks Talent for Battle of the Bands Concert
[Sulphur Springs, TX] – SAFE-T Crisis Center Sulphur Springs Outreach will present Voices Against Violence Battle of the Bands, taking place at Celebration Plaza on April 12, 2019, and we are seeking bands from the area to perform.
SAFE-T is putting on this Battle of the Bands to raise awareness for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week and would love to have several types of bands performing a variety of types of family friendly music for everyone to enjoy.
If your band is interested in performing or you know a band that you think would be great please contact us by phone at 903-439-0325, email at [email protected] or [email protected] or on our Facebook page SAFE-T Crisis Center Sulphur Springs Outreach.
Historical Photo Quiz #8 – Armed and Fabulous – Updated
This would be Howards Pharmacy on Broadway. It’s Christmastime due to the decorations, and the sign on the register announcing a ‘Free Christmas Diner’.
I don’t recall the year, but the lady in the light pants suit, the saleslady is/was my mother, Opal Bailey, so the year was around 1968, the store was the old Gibson’s that became Howards, so I believe that was after Howards took over.
Dinner Bell Menu For January 30, 2019
Dinner Bell January 30, 2019
Community Partner:
Lions Club of Sulphur Springs
Menu: Can you believe one month of 2019 is almost complete? Cool weather says warm food and what is warmer than a Mexican influenced meal?
King Ranch Chicken
Pinto Beans
Mexican Rice
Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Warm Tortillas and Butter
Sopapilla Cheesecake
Pineapple Yogurt Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food, fellowship and a warm environment. See you Wednesday.
California Man Arrested Locally for Possession of Illegal Drugs
Stopped on I-30 for speeding by DPS, Keith Anthony Powell, 34, of El Cajon, California, was wanted on a warrant out of California. Asked about illegal contraband in the vehicle, Powell said he did have illegal drugs and gave consent to search.
Powell was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group l more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, Possession of Controlled Substances Penalty Group 2A, more than 4oz but less than 5lbs, and Possession of Marijuana more than 5lbs. but less than 50lbs.
Powell is in Hopkins County Jail held on bonds totaling $75,000.
Two San Juan Men Arrested in Hopkins County
Multiple signs of nervousness, deception, and conflicts in stories led to the arrest to two San Juan, Texas men for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 400-grams. When stopped by a Hopkins County Interdiction Officer, the two were driving a 2011 Sonata Hyundai with an after-market compartment located in the trunk of the vehicle. The compartment was controlled by an electronic actuator.
Five bundles wrapped in green cellophane were removed from the compartment. Each bundle contained a powdery substance believed to be Cocaine weighing 12-pounds including packaging.
Arrested were Jesus Antonio Donava III, 21 and Diego Armando Lopez, 24. Both are in Hopkins County Jail.
Lady Bear Defeat Bloomburg
It was a happy Homecoming for the Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears as they bested Bloomburg, 49-39 on Friday (January 25).
The Lady Bears started off slowly and trailed after the first quarter, 7-3. The Lady Bears bounced back in the second period outscoring Bloomburg, 19-10 to take a 22-17 halftime lead.
Sulphur Bluff Coach Zandra Peyton said the Lady Bears made Bloomburg turn the ball over resulting in some quick layups to get the lead. The Lady Bears outscored Bloomburg, 27-22 over the last two quarters to secure the win. Katlyn Rochelle led the Lady Bears with 16 points. Ann Dorner and Makenna Morgan had 8 points each. Alley Collett and Jada Wade scored 7 points apiece. Margaret Ryman had 3 points.
Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions Defeat Avinger
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions got district wins against Avinger Friday (January 25).
The Lady Lions went to 8-0 in district play with a lopsided 71-26 win. After a slow start, the Lady Lions were tied 5-5 after the first quarter. They exploded on offense scoring 48 points over the next two quarters to take a 53-21 lead. The Lions Lady also outscored Avinger 18-5 in the fourth quarter. For the Lady Lions, Anna Reeder had 16 points, Chandler Bain scored 15 points, Jocelyn Ochoa got 14 points, Maddie Smith had 13 points, Brittney Peeples scored 7 points, Lorena Castro and Paisley Kastner got 3 poiints each. The #23 ranked Lady Lions improved their season record to 24-8.
Meanwhile the Saltillo Lions defeated Avinger in overtime, 57-50. The two teams were tied after regulation 49-49 but the Lions outscored Avinger 8-1 in extra time to get the win. The Lions are now 5-1 in district play and 20-8 overall. For the Lions, Chris Boekhorst led the way with 21 points. Matthew Gurley, Andrew Redburn and Ben Moore scored 10 points each. Levi Hoover had 6 points.
Both the Lions and Lady Lions play at Bloomburg next Tuesday.
Wildcats Soccer Wins at Home
The Wildcats’ soccer team took a solid 3-1 win over Pleasant Grove in a non-district match Friday night (January 25) at Gerald Prim Stadium.
Three different Wildcats found the back of the net. Enrique Arellano scored the Wildcats first goal. Alejandro Diosdado got the second goal. Alfredo Vargas scored the Wildcats third goal assisted by Alexis Escobedo.
The Wildcats improved their season record to 4-5-1. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton likes what he is seeing. He says it’s finally all coming together. Coach Upton says the Wildcats look amazing and are playing fluid and strong.
The Wildcats JV, coached by Javier Aguayo, also defeated Pleasant Grove, 3-1 Friday evening. Joel Vasquez scored two goals and assisted on a goal scored by Hector Hidalgo. Assisting on Vasquez’s goals were Joshua Tavera and Jose Lopez.
Next the Wildcats will play at Lucas Lovejoy next Friday night.
Lady Cats Strong Start Overwhelms Lindale
The Lady Cats’ basketball team was strong from the start as they overwhelmed Lindale, 62-21 Friday evening (January 25) in a district game at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The win broke a two game district losing streak as they Lady Cats improved to 4-3 in district play. The Lady Eagles are now 1-6.
Using a relentless press, the Lady Cats jumped out to a 22-7 first quarter lead. It was 34-12 at halftime and 53-14 after three quarters.
Sadavia Porter had a 12 point first quarter and ended up with 19 points.
Autumn Tanton added 13 points including 7 of 10 free throws.
Danielle Godbolt had 12 points.
Junior post Latavia Smith scored 7 points.
Kate Womack had 5 points.
Te’Arria Rose scored 4 points.
Nylah Lindley had 2 points. All ten Lady Cats available to play got into the game. Lindale’s Shaylan Davis led the Lady Eagles with 5 points.
The Lady Cats are now 22-6 for the season. They play at Greenville Tuesday.
