Dinner Bell Thanksgiving 2018
The 2018 Dinner Bell Feast was held Wednesday November 14th, 2018. The largest crowd of the year packed the First United Methodist Church. The local Knights of Columbus sponsored the meal, served the meal and smoked the turkeys diners enjoyed.
Remember: there will not be a Dinner Bell meal served next week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. We hope you enjoy the holiday with friends and family.
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Two Sentenced Tuesday in Eighth Judicial District Court
Tuesday in Eighth Judicial District Court two made plea bargains and were sentenced to prison.
Nancy James was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Failure to Appear and Bail Jumping. Her latest arrest was in October of this year, Sulphur Springs Police responded to a disturbance involving a 2014 Mustang that was westbound at the 120-mile marker on I-30, he made the traffic stop in reference to a criminal investigation of a reported kidnapping. Nancy Lynn James, 47, of Sulphur Springs gave the officer a false name and incorrect date of birth when identifying. She possessed no valid driver’s license in her possession at the time.
Saschtity Patton, 23, was sentenced to five years for Burglary of a Habitation.
Blue Santa Workers Find Joy in Helping in 2018 Season of Giving for Needy Families
Individuals and organizations driving the local Blue Santa Campaign have one major attribute in common; their sincere joy in making sure Christmas is bright with toys for the children of local families who are facing hard times financially. In Hopkins County, sign-ups to receive Christmas toys are going on at CANHelp, 613 Gilmer Street, during business hours. (Special late hours will be held Dec. 3-6) Families must reside in Hopkins County and must be parents of legal guardians of each of the children signing up, in addition to meeting income qualifications. According to Shanna Martin of CANHelp, already 250 children have been signed up, and she expects close to 1,000 names total by the time sign-ups close on December 7. That means Blue Santa may need 5,000-6,000 toys to distribute this Christmas for children age 0-16. How can you help?
For individuals and families, placing new toys in the blue barrels located in shopping areas is the easiest way. Your group, church or organization can pool funds to purchase toys or bicycles. And if you are an employee of a company or industry, you might assist through a group donation which can be matched by your company. Don’t forget, age-appropriate items for teens like music, personal electronics and grooming sets are always needed.
Attend the Blue Santa Toy Drive on the Lowe’s parking lot in Sulphur Springs on Monday December 3 and Tuesday December 4, from 7am til 7pm. Just drive up and hand your toys or personal checks to a member of law enforcement who will be on duty there. Or bring your donations to the night time Christmas Parade downtown Sulphur Springs on Friday December 7, and hand them to Sheriff’s Dept. volunteers walking in the parade. Another way that Blue Santa raises money for toys is through a Sack Lunch Sale on December 3 and 4 during lunchtimes. Brisket sandwiches prepared by CJ Duffey with chips and drink are just $5 each. Or you can order for delivery using a phone number listed on the Blue Santa Facebook page.
Blue Santa Distribution Day is Saturday December 15 through First United Methodist Church volunteers. And remember, you can help any time of the year, as monetary donations which arrive late will be earmarked for the 2019 Blue Santa campaign. Merry Christmas!
Exciting DBA “Ladies Night Out” Shows it Pays to “Shop Local” during 2018 Holidays
As the holidays get closer and closer, you’ll hear reminders to “Shop Local” this Christmas, and that includes local merchants of many types, all over Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Why drive out of town when there’s such a variety of shops and stops right here? Plan to join the “Shop Local” campaign now, and begin looking for interesting gift-worthy items for your Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, right here!
On Tuesday, November 13, the Downtown Business Alliance “Ladies Night Out” event yielded a steady flow of visitors and shoppers in the downtown district. Landers Creek Outfitters, Marlene’s Sass and Class, 2 Loops Boutique, The Secret Garden, Everything Unique, Meraki, Gourmet Kitchen and Co, Magic Scoop General Store and Danna’s Gifts and Florist were host shops with storewide discounts and door prize sign-up stations inside. Corner Grub House, Burgerland and Potato House offered special deals and sign-up stations from 5:30 until 8pm. At 8pm, all the sign-up boxes were carried to the event’s prize location, Magic Scoop, where door prizes were awarded. Then at 8:30 pm, the Grand Prize drawing was held for a Gift Basket stuffed with items and gift certificates valued at over $500. Placing prizes in the Gift Basket were the hosting shops and stops, plus DBA members City National Bank, Millennium Shopper, Tully Insurance, Plain and Fancy Sandwich Shop, Flippin Printing and Coffee Off the Square.
Hopkins County Jail Passes Annual Standards Inspection
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom and Sheriff Lewis Tatum are pleased that the local jail passed state standards following an inspection Tuesday. Late Tuesday afternoon, November 13th, the inspector told the judge and sheriff that all was in order and that he was surprised to see that the three year old jail is not showing its age considering the number of inmates that have been housed there.
Sheriff Tatum said the state standards cover more than just the facility but also the paper work has to be precise. Tatum told KSST News that the inspector praised the work of jail leadership in maintaining the high standards found. Keeping the facility clean and maintenance of the building were commended. Tatum said training jail staff is ongoing. He noted the Sandra Bland Act that is being instituted. Suicide training is the focus of the act and a segment of the training.
Tatum also noted that the new courtroom being built at the County Law Enforcement Facility will be a benefit to safety for inmates. Tatum stated that local lawyers are delighted with the prospect of the new building. He said he is waiting to see how District Judge Eddie Northcutt will want to use the facility.
Local Man Arrested for Assault
Sulphur Springs Police Officers were called to an apartment on Helm Lane Wednesday morning around 2 a.m. in reference to an individual trying to kick in a door. When officers arrived, they heard a female making loud noise as though in pain and a male yelling.
Visible injuries on the female and telling officers that the male was beating her led to the arrest of Tom Coy Childress, 33, who lived at the address. Childress is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Assault Family Violence Imped/Breath, a felony 3. His bond is set at $25,000.
Willis Led Wildcats With 26 in 76-57 Win
The Wildcats’ basketball team improved their season record to 2-0 with a dominating 76-57 win over Class 6A Rockwall-Heath Tuesday night in Wildcats Gym. The Wildcats led only 20-17 after one quarter and 36-31 at halftime before blowing the game wide open in the third quarter. The Wildcats outscored the Hawks, 23-9 in the third period to extend their lead to 59-40.
Senior Keaston Willis led the Wildcats with 28 points including three 3-pointers. Junior Sadaidriene “Day Day” Hall scored 20 points and senior Xavier Cork added 13 points. Senior Jeremiah Roland scored 7 points. Junior Cameron Kahn had 5 points. Sophomore Lamodrick Johnson had 2 points and senior Duece Berry scored 1 point.
Next the Wildcats will face their third Class 6A team this season. The Wildcats, ranked #14 in Class 5A in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll, will play Rockwall, ranked #6 in Class 6A, next Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in Wildcats Gym.
Wildcat Football: Tickets Go On Sale; Coordinators Talk About Friday Night
November 13, 2018 – Tickets for the Thursday night bi-district playoff game between the Sulphur Springs Wildcats and the Frisco High Raccoons go on sale today through Thursday noon at Sulphur Springs High School. Pre-sale price is $7 for Adults and $4 for students. Tickets on game day are $10 online and at the gate Thursday. All General Admission Tickets can be found at tickets.friscoisd.org On the website, presale pricing will conclude at 11:59 on Wednesday Night (11/14).
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Discusses North Forney Loss and Bi-District Opponent
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the bottom line for the Wildcats’ offense in last Friday night’s loss was that they did not take care of the ball. He said if they had they would have probably won the game. The Wildcats had four turnovers against North Forney in the 39-24 loss. Coach Young also lamented a wasted opportunity. With the Wildcats leading 17-7, they had the ball inside the Falcons’ five yard line. Then came a false start, a fumble, a false start and a missed field goal. The Wildcats could have gone ahead, 24-7. Still he said the Wildcats showed signs of getting back into a good rhythm on offense. Coach Young said junior running back Choc Sims did a good job gaining over 100 yards on 13 carries. He said back Colton Allen also had some nice runs. Coach Young noted the offensive line play of Hayden Daniel at left guard and of offensive tackles Phillip Rater and Charley Maddux. He said Rater and Maddux are the epitome of Sulphur Springs’ players. Guys who have made themselves into players that can be depended upon by hard work. Coach Young also said receivers Landry Tyson and Damiyon Day Day Dugan had good nights catching the ball. Concerning this week’s bi-district opponent, the Frisco Raccoons, Coach Young said their defense was well coached. He said they were strong in the defensive line especially, defensive tackle Dreylan Washington. Coach Young said the Raccoons’ middle linebacker, Aaron Taylor, is real good at making tackles from sideline to sideline. He said their secondary does a good job of breaking on the ball. Coach Young said Frisco does not want to let you get any easy points. He said they are good at forcing turnovers.
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator on North Forney Loss and Frisco Wing T Offense
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra said there was a sameness about the Wildcats’ defensive play in last Friday’s 39-24 loss to North Forney. He said each game this season has featured some high points, such as turnovers. However at some point, usually late in the game, the Wildcats defense has trouble getting the big stop when they need it. They falter and let down. Coach Guerra said they are having a hard time getting over the hump. He said a rash of off sides calls on the Wildcats’ defense on North Forney’s first drive were caused by the Falcons’ center barking out commands just before snaps. Coach Guerra said the Wildcats were amped up on that first drive. Coach Guerra said inside linebacker Daniel Moreno had another strong game. He said Moreno is having a good year as a leader of the defense and he added Moreno is seldom wrong in his reads of plays. Coach Guerra said the defensive line played well at times Friday. He said the secondary also stepped up. Coach Guerra called an interference call on cornerback Andy Eddins negating an interception kinda iffy. He said he got an explanation from an official he had never heard before. Coach Guerra said the official said Eddins cut the receiver off to make the catch. Thursday night in the bi-district game with Frisco, the Wildcats will face the wing T offense of Frisco. Coach Guerra said it isn’t a true wing T but is a branch of the offense. He said the Raccoons do a good job running it. Coach Guerra said the Frisco offense is disciplined. He said the Raccoons offensive line really gets after it. Coach Guerra said it is impressive to watch Frisco run the offense. He said the Wildcats defense must tackle well Thursday night. Coach Guerra said the Wildcats will need to create chaos up front.
Wildcats Host Rockwall-Heath Tonight; Varsity Game Live on KSST and KSST YouTube Channel
The Wildcats’ basketball team takes on its’ second Class 6A team of the young season as they have their home opener against Rockwall-Heath on this Tuesday game day. Action begins at Wildcat Gym with a freshmen game against the Hawks at 5 p.m. There will be a JV contest at 6:15 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at 7:30 p.m.
The Wildcats come into the contest with a 1-0 record after a Saturday win against Plano East, 78-73 in the Cowtown Showdown at Crowley High School. The Wildcats and Hawks played an instant classic last year at Rockwall-Heath with the Wildcats winning in overtime, 70-65. The Wildcats overcame a barrage of threes from the Hawks. They hit 14 of them and had a double digit lead with just minutes left. The Wildcats used a ferocious press to cut the lead and force overtime.
Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Hawks may hit even more threes Tuesday night. He is convinced they may be better shooters this year. Coach Cipoletta said their roster was full of players who can shoot the three. He said the Wildcats have been working on preventing things that the Hawks do to free up their shooters. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats must not give them any uncontested looks.
KSST Radio and KSST YouTube Channel will have all of the action of the Wildcats and Rockwall-Heath game from Wildcat Gym. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
