Saltillo Cross Country Finished Sixth at Tiger Invitational
The Saltillo Lions’ cross country team finished in sixth place at the Commerce Tiger Invitational on Saturday (August 25) at Commerce High School.
The Lions were led by Garrett Tarver who finished in fifth place in the 5K run with a time of 18:11. Dillon Beadle was twelfth at 18:50. Matt Gurley was thiry-fifth with a time of 21 minutes. Andrew Welburn was fifty-third clocked at 22:31. Ben Moore finished sixty-second with a time of 23-minutes flat.
Lions Cross Country Coach Bill Giles said his team needed to improve a bunch by the time the regional race gets here. He added the Lions were missing their #3 runner for this meet. Coach Giles said the Lions only had two runners back from last year’s team. He said he believed the Lions would eventually get where they needed to be.
Game Day: Lady Cat Volleyball Hosts Paris
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team returns to the home court against Paris on this Tuesday (August 28) game day.
The Lady Cats have played a lot of volleyball since they hosted Forney at Wildcat Gym last Tuesday. Since then the Lady Cats won five of six games in the Tyler ISD Volleyball Tournament played Thursday and Saturday. The Lady Cats captured the championship of the Bronze Bracket defeating Tyler All Saints Episcopal School Saturday, 2-0. The Lady Cats also stayed busy last Friday night winning at Caddo Mills, 2-0.
The Lady Cats are 20-4 for the season and they are currently ranked #13 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association poll.
Tuesday, there will be a freshman contest at 4:30 p.m., a JV match at 5:30 p.m. and then the varsity game at 6:30 p.m. We will bring you the varsity Lady Cats match against Paris beginning at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. We will also videotape the match to replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Hosts Blood Drive Tuesday
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Senator John McCain
President Donald Trump has ordered all U S Flags to be flow at half-staff in memory of Senator John McCain. In his order, the President stated:
“As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator John Sidney McCain III, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half‑staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.”
“Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Banquet Will Feature Cowboys Hall of Fame Everson Walls
Based on a sincere desire to honor God’s work in the community, the Fruit of the Spirit Awards was created in 2016 by C.J. Duffey, founder and pastor of Colorblind Ministries. This year’s third-annual event returns to the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria and will feature a banquet-style meal, awards ceremony and an address by special guest speaker Everson Walls, former Dallas Cowboys Superbowl Champion and Hall of Famer. Walls will also conduct an autograph session for his book “A Gift for Ron: Friendship and Sacrifice On and Off the Gridiron”. The event is Saturday September 15, 2018 at 3pm. Tickets are $25 each.
In addition to his church ministry, Pastor Duffey also serves as Chaplain for Legacy Hospice in Sulphur Springs. His deep involvement in the community makes him aware of the numerous ways that individuals are serving on the basis of love, and that inspired him to find a way to honor God by recognizing his servants. This year’s Fruit of the Spirit Award will go to nine local individuals. The selection of the guest speaker is also a story of service and sacrifice by an individual. Everson Walls donated a kidney to his friend and former teammate Ron Springs, and although Springs passed away from the ravages of diabetes, Walls continues to support the benefits of organ donation today through his book and public appearances.
Tickets to the banquet are $25 each, available at SSHS, Colorblind Mininstries at 210 Black Oak Road in Como, Good News Christian Bookstore inside the VF Outlet, and Legacy Hospice at 301 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Seating is limimted to 400.
MADD Encourages Designated Driver or Call for a Ride During Labor Day Holiday
Mothers Against Drunk Driving remind all to designate a driver or make arrangements for transportation if you plan to consume alcohol during the Labor Day holiday. MADD wants people to pause before they drink and have a plan in place that does not include driving.
MADD encourages the public to 1) designate a non-drinking driver before the party begins; 2) use Uber or Lyft to travel to and from the event or call for a ride home and pick up your car later; 3) call a friend to pick you up if you drink more than planned; 4)provide a place for guests who have been drinking can sleep at your home if you are hosting the party.
Labor Day is Monday September 3rd but the holiday begins Friday, August 31st. MADD urges you to plan for a safe holiday.
Hunt County Man Arrested for Firing Weapon at Home in Hopkins County
A Hunt County man, Jalen Ryan Crockett, 23, is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm.
Crockett was arrested in Hunt County on a Hopkins County warrant following an investigation into a drive by shooting that occurred as an act of retaliation based on a domestic disagreement. Crockett fired a weapon striking a house in which there were occupants. Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Corley Weatherford told KSST News that the local investigation had led law enforcement to Crockett and that, following his arrest, during an interview Crockett confessed to firing the weapon toward the house.
Due to the nature of the crime, a bond of $100,000 has been assessed by Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings.
SSISD Sets Early Release August 31st
All students and staff in the Sulphur Springs ISD will be released an hour early on Friday, August 31st. Buses will also run one hour ahead of their regular schedule. SSISD asks that adjustment be made to family schedules for the afternoon of Friday, August 31, 2018.
Giveback Day for Walk Like Madd is Tuesday August 28 at Bodacious BBQ
Bodacious BBQ at 1228 South Broadway in Sulphur Springs is proud to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and will donate a portion of their Tuesday August 28, 2018 total sales to a Walk Like Madd local event. Hours for the August 28 Giveback Event at Bodacious are from 10am til 8:30pm, dine in only.
In September, Giveback Proceeds will be donated to the annual fundraising walk to be held on the evening of September 29 at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This yar’s event will mark the 10th anniversary of the MADD Walk in Sulphur Springs. The public will be invited to walk with families and survivors and show support of their vision of no more drunk or drugged driving victims. For more information, contact 903-534-6000 or walklikemadd.org/northeasttexas
