Soccer Game Day: Lady Cats, Wildcats Host Melissa at Prim Stadium
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams have one more non-district contest before district play begins next Tuesday against Greenville. The Wildcats and Lady Cats both play Melissa in a doubleheader at Gerald Prim Stadium on this game day Friday (February 8). The Lady Cats play at 5:30 p.m. The Wildcats game will follow at around 7 p.m.
The Lady Cats are 1-9-3 for the season but they are hoping to build upon their Tuesday night 1-0 win at The Prim against Nevada Community.
The Wildcats have been playing better lately and they are 4-5-2 for the season. In their last three matches, the Wildcats defeated Pittsburg and Pleasant Grove and tied a strong Lovejoy team 1-1 last Friday at Lucas. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton wants his team to get over the .500 mark with a win against Melissa Friday night at The Prim.
KSST Radio will bring you Lady Cats and Wildcats’ soccer live from Gerald Prim Stadium beginning at around 5:30 p.m. Lady Cats Coach Joel Bailey is expected to be a featured guest during the Wildcats game to provide expert commentary. The games will come to you live on KSST Radio and via video streaming on YouTube. There is also a video link at ksstradio.com. The games will also be videotaped for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
24 SSHS Band Members Qualify for State at Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest
The Wildcats’ band had 24 students qualify for State at the Region 4 Solo and Ensemble Band Contest held Thursday (February 7) at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. 61 Wildcats band students competed and 40 earned First Division ratings. Students who memorized their music and earned a First Division rating qualified for state.
Wildcats soloists who qualified for State included Elizabeth Lopez, flute, Cameron Beard, clarinet, Matthew Sherman, alto saxophone, Nathan Braddy, trumpet, Peyton Baugh, French horn, Jackson Burnett, French horn, Zachary Phillips, French horn, Galilea Sosa, French horn, Isaac Lamb, tuba, Kaden Kirkland, snare drum, Ty Connally, marimba, Kendall Little, marimba, Blaine Mitchell, marimba, Luis Ruiz, marimba, Brandon Williams, marimba and Mason Gillem, multiple percussion.
There were two State qualifying ensembles: a clarinet quartet made up of Maddy Ray, Diana Herrera, Miranda Baugh and Jose Mejia and a percussion ensemble composed of Ty Connally, Brandon Williams, Shelby Ray, Matthew Harper, Kendall Little, Kaden Kirkland, Austin McCain and Nate Lovelady. The State Solo and Ensemble Contest takes place in Austin at the end of the school year.
The Wildcats band will be continuing their competition year at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest in early April. Both high school concert bands will be presenting a pre-UIL concert for the public in the SSHS Auditorium on March 26.
Video Presentation: Justices of the Peace Offer a Chance to Settle Up Before the Warrant Round Up March 2-9, 2019
Hopkins County Justices of the Peace will conduct a warrant round-up March 2-9, 2019. Letters, from GHS, a service employed by Hopkins County, will go out February 22 to all individuals who have outstanding warrants in the J P courts. According to Justices of the Peace Brad Cummings and B. J. Teer, those with outstanding warrants are invited to take care of the outstanding responsibility prior to the round up when arrests will be made.
J P Cummings said the letters going to those with warrants so that people can come in and take care of business. J P Teer said there is no reason to go to jail on a Class C Misdemeanor.
Methamphetamine Found in County Traffic Stop
Cody Lee Lagrone, 23, of Pittsburg showed signs of nervousness and would not look the Hopkins County Deputy in the eye when stopped on FM 3019 at Highway 11 Thursday night. The deputy sought permission to search the 2007 G6 Pontiac when he saw a torch lighter in the floor of the vehicle. During the search, the deputy found a plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine in a Monster Energy can.
LaGrone is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
KSST and Bodacious BBQ Offer Sweet Rewards During Valentine On-Air Giveaways
Tis the season of love! And true to the KSST tradition of rewarding our listeners, the nicest people we know, three delicious meals for two PLUS free desert will be awarded during Valentine’s week, compliments of Bodacious BBQ in Sulphur Springs. One giveaway per day will take place during the Good Morning Show with Enola Gay at 7:25am, on Tuesday February 12, Wednesday February 13 and Thursday February 14.
Because the Valentine season is known for generous acts of love and kindness, we are asking you to nominate the nicest person (or persons!) you know for a chance to win one of the prizes. Just send in a brief e-mail describing what makes that person special, to [email protected]. Or you can phone in your nomination during the Morning Show at 903-885-6060. Three winners will be selected from the nominations received, and those winners will be rewarded with a free dinner for two with dessert at Bodacious!
Child Passenger Seat Safety Check Set in Franklin County
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation personnel will conduct a child passenger seat check from 10 a.m. to noon on March 2 at the Mt. Vernon Elementary School in Mt. Vernon, Texas.
TxDOT personnel and representatives of the Mt. Vernon Head Start program and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be on hand to help parents evaluate their current child passenger seats.
“Parents can come by with their vehicle, child and car seat, and we will help them make sure their seat is safe and installed correctly,” said Monica Yates, TxDOT traffic funding specialist based in Paris. “We also need to know your child’s weight and height, so please bring that info with you.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3 out of 4 child passenger seats are not properly installed. Common child safety seat errors include: installing the seat too loosely; putting the harness straps through the wrong slots; leaving harness straps too loose; positioning the chest clip incorrectly; and using the wrong seat belt path.
Drivers should refer to their specific car seat manufacturer’s manual for instructions on how to install a safety seat. The vehicle owner’s manual also includes information on the proper placement of car seats and proper use of the seat belt or LATCH system.
Love is in the Air By Johanna Hicks
Ahhh, February – a month of love, Valentines, hearts, flowers, candy, candlelight, and romance. The months of December and February are popular for marriage proposals, and many couples will be embarking on a journey to plan the perfect wedding. However, the WEDDING is not the important part. The MARRIAGE should be the focus of any healthy relationship. I am pleased to announce the Twogether in Texas Marriage Education workshop. Here are the details:
- When: Saturday, February 9, 2019
- Where: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Hopkins County office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs
- Time: 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m.
- Cost: nothing
- Benefits: great information; refreshments, lunch provided; engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license
This workshop provides several topics for discussion. Marriage Expectations explores the different expectations brought into the marriage by each partner, whether spoken or unspoken. We’ll examine very specific tasks, such as grocery shopping, lawn care, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning the bathroom, car maintenance, carrying out the trash, cooking, paying the bills, etc. This is a fun, useful session that will help couples identify their specific expectations.
Communication is unique among couples. Find out if you are the expander or the contractor when it comes to communication. Neither is wrong, just different. Discover the importance of two-way communication and gain understanding of how your partner communicates.
Conflict resolution helps couples to work through the process of solving conflict. Disagreements will pop up – that’s a given in any relationship. The difference between a healthy marriage and an unhealthy marriage is how that conflict is managed. Couples will work through a hypothetical disagreement in order to be equipped with the skills to manage a real conflict.
Money Management is a biggie. Even couples who don’t have much to begin with will learn how to set up a budget. The Bean Game allows couples to walk through the process by recognizing priorities. Many couples say that money is the major source of conflict, when in reality, the issue is control.
In the Goals and Dreams session, couples will begin to think about their future – what they want their marriage to look like 10, 20, 30 years down the road. The whole message behind this session is to dream big. Together, the important dreams can come true.
Although there is no cost to the workshop, I do need couples to contact our office so adequate preparations can be made. Please call 903-885-3443 and give us your name and phone number. There is no need to bring anything. As mentioned earlier, refreshments and lunch will be provided, along with everything else you will need.
Off to a Healthy Start
While we’re talking about starting a marriage on healthy footing, let’s think about getting active and eating right! Lack of time or a busy life doesn’t have to stand in the way of healthy habits. According to AgriLife Extension’s “Walk Across Texas” program, 30 minutes a day is all it takes to start the journey of improving your health. Physical activities that increase your heart rate and get you moving can range anywhere from moderate to vigorous, depending on the level of intensity you want to achieve. Every-day activities such as cleaning, gardening, taking the stairs, or even raking the leaves counts as exercise! Additional exercises include:
· Walking
· Mowing the lawn
· Water aerobics
· Biking on level ground
· Running or jogging
· Vacuuming the house
Besides aiding in weight loss, exercising regularly can increase energy levels and strength, and reduce stress. In addition to helping you feel better overall, exercise has also been proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, while helping to maintain or reduce high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. If you’re new to the active lifestyle, remember to start slow and set manageable goals for yourself. Like losing weight, getting in shape doesn’t happen overnight.
In order to achieve maximum results and become healthier, supplementing your exercise with healthy and nutritious foods is key. Sometimes even small changes in your favorite recipes make tremendous differences in terms of calories and fat. Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up flavor!
- Replace butter with unsweetened applesauce
- Reduce sugar by 1/3 cup or use a natural alternative to replace the sugar by using honey, agave nectar, or dates
- Use 2% or fat-free Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
- Use whole grain flour instead of all-purpose
To find more recipes and recipe substitutions, visit dinnertonight.tamu.edu.
Closing Thought
I always prefer to believe the best of everybody; it saves so much trouble – Rudyard Kipling
North Hopkins Panthers, Lady Panthers Honor Seniors
North Hopkins High School held their annual basketball senior night on Tuesday, February 5th. Seniors recognized on the varsity panthers girl basketball team were player Kayla Smith and Manager Kyria Davidson. The North Hopkins boy basketball team recognized players Evan Lewis, Victorino Rojo, Bryson Sims, Caleb Wyatt, Blane Hocutt, Branson Thomas, and Johnny Smith.
The JV and Varsity boys played that night against Campbell. The JV Panthers beat the Campbell Indians with the score of 37- 25. The Varsity Panthers too share a victorious win with the score of 61-18.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 30-February 5, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for January 30, 2019 to February 5, 2019 includes:
January 30th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 12:08 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 779 near Alba; at approximately 3:48 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Clear Water Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 7:42 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the homeowner and everything was OK.
At 8:11 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1953 near Yantis.
At 10:08 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
At 10:40 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Yantis, at approximately 1:28 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 2:38 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2504 near Mineola, at approximately 4:49 p.m., in reference to harassment. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
At 7:32 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Mineola, at approximately 7:41 p.m., in reference to burglary of a vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
January 31st
At 6:43 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 312 near Hawkins.
At 7:24 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 1801 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 8:22 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 17 near Yantis; at approximately 9:10 a.m. Gary Gibson, 43, of Yantis, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:11 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from two storage units. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 10:45 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
At 2:50 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 14 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:03 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on CR 2651 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6963 near Alba, at approximately 7:22 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1541 near Alba; at approximately 8:54 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5293 near Yantis, at approximately 8:57 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 11:17 p.m. Patrick Monnat, 32, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
February 1st
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:36 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3940 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:10 a.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1660 near Alba; at approximately 10:09 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
At 11:53 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4165 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3940 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:10 a.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1660 near Alba; at approximately 10:09 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
At 11:53 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4165 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:43 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on PR 7967 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2330 near Mineola, at approximately 4:45 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual but medical treatment was declined.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:50 p.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse on CR 2433 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 11:34 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4141 near Quitman.
February 2nd
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 69 near Alba; at approximately 6:10 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4740 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:50 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1917 near Yantis, at approximately 9:38 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole cattle from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1477 near Yantis, at approximately 10:08 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:08 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 2320 near Mineola. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 3:32 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:19 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1843 near Yantis, at approximately 8:01 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke to all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:30 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:52 p.m. Brad Beegle, 32, of Hawkins, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2700 near Mineola; at approximately 11:40 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 11:46 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Mineola.
February 3rd
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1941 near Yantis, at approximately 1:29 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies spoke with the owner of the residence and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 6:43 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 14 near Hawkins; at approximately 11:16 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1522 near Alba; at approximately 11:17 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3811 near Hawkins; at approximately 11:33 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Glazner St. in Hawkins; at approxiatmely 12:22 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
At 2:18 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 779 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2130 near Quitman, at approximately 9:20 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4730 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:59 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:46 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 10:53 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
February 4th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2360 near Mineola, at approximately 12:35 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 1:25 a.m. Geoffrey Burman, 41, of Mineola, was arrested for Failure to identify.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4430 near Winnsboro; at approximately 1:27 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:05 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on CR 1112 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:43 p.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on CR 4918 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1995 near Yantis, at approximately 1:38 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 4:33 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 4860 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 6:01 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4660 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:47 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 8692 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:02 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the activity and cleared the incident.
February 5th
At 11:33 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3226 near Quitman.
At 12:03 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4450 near Winnsboro; at approximately 3:25 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2330 near Mineola, at approximately 4:27 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 5:00 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 5:18 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Michael Wallace, 48, of Dallas, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family/Household Member by Impeding Breathing/Air Circulation with Previous Conviction.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2935 near Alba, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 8:02 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:27 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1912 near Yantis, at approximately 11:22 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke to all parties involved and everything was OK.
Between the dates of January 30 and February 5, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Emergency Medical Services and Mineola Police Department.
Between the dates of January 30 and February 5, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 3 arrest warrants and arrested the individuals and filed 2 cases with the District Attorney.
Total Jail Count – 127 inmates – 103 males and 24 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
