Wildcats Win Two, Lose Two in Mansfield ISD Spring Creek Barbeque Classic
The Wildcats’ basketball team spent Thursday and Friday (November 29-30) in the Mansfield ISD Spring Creek Barbeque Classic battling four tough opponents. In the end, they broke even with a pair of wins and two losses.
Thursday, the Wildcats opened with an 8 point win over Mansfield Lake Ridge on the Eagles home court. That win paired the Wildcats up with one of the top teams in Class 6A, #7 ranked Fort Bend Elkins, and they topped the Wildcats by 5 points.
On Friday, the Wildcats went into overtime to defeat Killeen Ellison, 59-55 in overtime. Later the Wildcats struggled against Mansfield Summit and lost, 44-32. Keaston Willis led the Wildcats with 16 points. Cameron Kahn scored 7 points. Sadaidriene Day Day Hall had 6 points. Boo Wilkerson and Jeremiah Roland scored 2 points apiece and Xavier Cork had 1 point.
With the 2-2 mark in the tournament, the Wildcats season record is now 7-2. They play next at home Tuesday night against Dallas Woodrow Wilson.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hopkins County Until 12:45 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southeastern Hunt County in north central Texas…
Northwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas…
Hopkins County in north central Texas…
Rains County in north central Texas…
* Until 1245 AM CST.
* At 1141 PM CST, a line of severe thunderstorms was located from
Sulphur Springs to Wills Point, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Sulphur Springs, West Tawakoni, Emory, East Tawakoni, Cumby, Como,
Lake Tawakoni State Park, Point and Lone Oak.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 30 between mile markers 110 and 142.
Lady Cats Win Two Friday in Winnsboro Hoopfest; Face Longview Saturday In Championship Game
Lady Cats Basketball 48, Alba-Golden 38
Lady Cats Basketball 47, Winnsboro 43
The Lady Cats’ basketball team won two games Friday (November 30) to reserve a spot in the championship game of the Winnsboro Hoopfest. The Lady Cats will play Longview Saturday at 1:20 p.m. in the Winnsboro High School Gym. Friday the Lady Cats got by Alba-Golden, 48-38 and then defeated Winnsboro for the second time in two days on the host’s home court, 47-43.
Against Alba-Golden, the Lady Cats led 17-12 after the first quarter, 25-16 at the half and 34-26 after three quarters. Lady Cat Autumn Tanton’s foul shooting helped keep the Lady Cats ahead in the fourth quarter. She made 7-8 free throws in the final quarter and was 8 for 11 in the game. Tanton had a team high 16 points. Point guard Sadavia Porter hit 3 three-pointers and had 11 points. Danielle Godbolt had 2 three-point baskets and 10 points. Nylah Lindley scored 4 points. Kate Womack hit a three pointer for her 3 points. Latavia Smith and Te’Arria Rose had 2 points each.
That win set up a rematch with the Winnsboro Lady Raiders Friday afternoon. The first quarter was even with both teams scoring 13 points. The Lady Cats outscored Winnsboro 20-14 in the second quarter to take a 33-27 lead into halftime. Both teams struggled offensively in the third quarter with the Lady Raiders outscoring the Lady Cats 7-6. The Lady Cats led after three 39-34. At one point in the third quarter, the Lady Cats held a ten point lead at 39-29. Except for two Porter free throws, their scoring drought continued early in the fourth quarter as Winnsboro got to within one point at 41-40. Then the Lady Cats got three unanswered baskets from Porter, Tanton and Godbolt to go up 47-40. Winnsboro answered with one three-point basket but that was all. Tanton led the Lady Cats with 15 points including one three-pointer. Porter had 12 points and two three-point baskets. Godbolt had 9 points with one three point goal. Lindley chipped in with 6 points. Rose hit a three-pointer for her 3 points. Womack had 2 points.
The Lady Cats are 4-0 at Hoopfest and their season record is now 7-0.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hopkins and Surrounding Counties Until 11:45 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2018
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Rockwall County in north central Texas… Hunt County in north central Texas… Northern Kaufman County in north central Texas… Northwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas… Hopkins County in north central Texas… Rains County in north central Texas… Southeastern Collin County in north central Texas… Until 1145 PM CST.
At 1024 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Greenville to Forney, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include… Rowlett, Wylie, Rockwall, Greenville, Terrell, Sulphur Springs, Seagoville, Forney, Commerce, Royse City, Heath, Fate, Farmersville, West Tawakoni, Talty, Quinlan, Caddo Mills, Emory, East Tawakoni and Cumby. This includes the following highways… Interstate 20 between mile markers 486 and 499. Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 142. INTERSTATE 635 INTERSTATE 820
Tornado Watch From 5:20 p.m. Friday Until Midnight
A tornado watch has been issued at 5:20 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2018 until midnight tonight. Hopkins, Delta, Rains and Van Zandt Counties are included along with 20 North Central Texas counties.
A tornado watch means that weather conditions indicate tornado activity is possible.
Stay tuned to KSST radio for information regarding severe weather in our area.
Wildcats Win in Overtime Friday at Spring Creek Barbeque Classic
The Wildcats’ basketball team had to go overtime to get a 59-55 win over Killeen Ellison Friday morning (November 30) in the Mansfield ISD Spring Creek Barbeque Classic Tournament at Mansfield Timberview High School.
Keaston Willis scored 24 points for the Wildcats. Xavier Cork had 11 points. Sadaidriene Day Day Hall scored 10 points. Cameron Kahn added 8 points and Jeremiah Roland scored 7 points. The Wildcats improved their season record to 7-1.
Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats battled a very athletic and talented Killeen Ellison team. He said the Eagles were probably the best defensive team the Wildcats have faced this year.
The Wildcats now play Mansfield Summit Friday at 3 p.m. at Mansfield Timberview High School.
Video Presentation: 23rd Annual Lights of Life Tree Lighting
The 23rd Annual Lights of Life Tree Lighting featured the Water Oak Elementary School Kids, SSHS Jazz Band, and the CHRISTUS Physicians Choir, Santa, and Lights of Life Campaign Chairs Holly and Tanner Ragan. Meredith Caddell, Director of the Health Care Foundation, welcomed all to the event that includes luminaries provided in memory or honor of a number of individuals as well as the lighting of the tree at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital.
CHRISTUS System Increases Medical Options for Citizens of Hopkins County
President /CEO Paul Harvey of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, guest on KSST Good Morning Show Friday. He shared exciting news about healthcare options for local citizens. His enthusiasm is, in part, about about new Health Insurance options which recently became available; Medicare Advantage A and an Exchange medical plan. These new plans, which will go into effect Jan 1, will provide complete healthcare coverage within the CHRISTUS Healthcare System, a network of forty hospitals in the United States alone. Find out more from a representative at the information table inside the hospital lobby or inside the Physicians Clinic before the December 7 deadline to enroll. Also during 2018, the acquisition of DeHaven Eye Clinics became another positive for the CHRISTUS Health System. There are six fully accredited DeHaven locations in NE Texas now offering safe, quality eye care to the CHRISTUS service area. Recently named President/CEO of the Winnsboro CHRISTUS facility as well as the local hospital, Harvey feels that these additions are increasingly important as the population of Hopkins and surrounding counties continues to grow.
Going into his 3rd year in Sulphur Springs and having made this his family’s home, Harvey says it is his goal to provide a positive experience from the moment a patient steps inside the hospital. That is, from the registration process to excellent physician care and procedures, to the total nursing staff experience, and even in the housekeeping department. Continued dedication and fine tuning in all departments is required year round. In 2018, mandated Patient Satisfaction surveys have earned high scores for the hospital, and that includes the Emergency Department as well. 2018 has reflected a good core group of Emergency Room physicians and staff.
Other areas of proven satisfaction include the Gastrointestinal Department. The newest addition to the physician team, Dr. Mena Melad, is a GI specialist offering both clinic consultations and colonoscopy services. Dr. Melad joined CHRISTUS during his Fellowship practice and has become a full-time Certified Specialist.
The OB Department continues to earn high ratings in Patient Satisfaction in both clinic and hospital settings. Harvey stated “we proudly continue to deliver babies for families who value the hometown hospital experience. Our doctors and nurses in labor, delivery and NICU departments give the best care in surrounding areas. We hear this again and again”. CHRISTUS Sulphur Springs also offers an exclusive Breast Feeding Class program which is popular with young moms. “They come back for the classes even after they and their babies go home from the hospital”.
Cardiology and Orthopedics are two areas which successfully serve a large volume of patients through the year. Dr. Richard Graves, an Orthopedic Surgeon whose Sports Medicine clinic has stayed very busy during 2018 has recently acquired a Nurse Practitioner to assist with casting and other patient needs.
Another area of success is the Pain Management clinic. Dr. Johnson and his team will be working full time in 2019 with Pain Intervention/Pain Control, seeing patients and providing a full array of procedures for pain management which are alternatives to Opioid usage.
Overall, Harvey is pleased and proud of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs’ success in continually better serving the people of the area. He invites everyone to enjoy the lighted tree in the hospital gardens through the holidays. With the New Year approaching, his wish is for everyone to realize how fortunate we are to live in a free country and have our rights guaranteed, and to realize increased pride in a local citizenry which comes together, whether during a health issue or a social event, to supply the needs of the local community as a whole.
Texarkana Man Arrested on I-30 for Money Laundering
One bundle of U. S. currency was found in a black sock in the bottom of a suitcase. The second bundle was packaged with rubber bands and wrapped in a t-shirt within the suitcase. A large amount of scented dryer sheets were located in the backseat along with the currency. The find was made during a traffic stop on I-30 at the 125 mile marker Thursday night by a Hopkins County Deputy.
The deputy stopped a 2010 Cadillac Deville for numerous traffic violations. Upon making contact with the driver, Sherrod Darnell Dawson, 28, of Texarkana, the odor of Marijuana was emitting from the vehicle. A probable cause search led to the bundles of U S currency. A green leafy substance believed to be Marijuana was recovered from the vehicle as well.
Dawson is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Money Laundering more than $2500 but less than $30,000, a State Jail Felony.
