Flash Flood Watch Issued Until 1 p.m. September 22
AT 4:02 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Hopkins, Delta, Lamar and counties in portions of North and North Central Texas. The watch is in effect from Friday morning until Saturday afternoon.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected and could produce the heaviest rainfall Friday afternoon into Friday night. Rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches are possible especially north of I-20 toward the Red River. Soils will saturate quickly with periods of heavy rainfall resulting in rapid runoff and potential flash flooding.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and turn to KSST Radio for weather updates if severe weather threatens.
High Speed Pursuit Began on I-30 and Ended in Pasture Off Highway 19N and FM 1536; Four in Custody
Thursday afternoon, a DPS initiated traffic stop at the 131 mile marker eastbound on I-30 resulted in a high speed pursuit that ended in a pasture north of FM 1536 near State Highway 19N. Speeds in the chase exceeded 120 mph, according to Tanner Crump with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office.
Crump said that when the DPS Trooper made the stop he attempted to arrest the four males that were in the auto after searching for illegal drugs due to the pungent odor of marijuana. Instead of marijuana a firearm was found. One of the individuals, not the original driver, jumped back into the auto and sped away to Highway 67 near Saltillo. The trooper lost sight of the vehicle but another trooper saw the vehicle and driver on I-30, now westbound. Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Corley Weatherford was westbound and took up the pursuit. Jumping the ditch to 67 again, the driver made his way to 19N with Weatherford in pursuit. Joining the pursuit was SSPD’s Mark Estes. Now Estes, Weatherford, and a DPS trooper were in pursuit.
The man fleeing went into the ditch about a quarter mile north of FM 1536 and Highway 19N intersection. A foot race began through the pastures in that area. The race ended when the man fleeing encountered Sammy Weaver of the Cooper Park Police who is also a retired Sulphur Springs Police Officer. Weaver stopped the man at gunpoint and held him there until the other members of law enforcement arrived.
Crump said he was thankful for the 4-way stop sign at Birthright. No officer nor law enforcement vehicle sustained injury in the high speed chase. Crump said that he has had no report of any accident at the stop sign since they were installed. One of the men will be charged with a felony. Crump is not sure of other charges that will be filed. KSST News will follow-up on the story Friday morning following a magistrates hearing for the four men.
Royse City Head Coach Calls This Year’s Team Best He’s Had in Six Years
The Head Football Coach of the Royse City Bulldogs is David Petroff. He’s in his sixth year in Royse City. Before that, Coach Petroff was the Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Hewitt Midway for nine years. Before that he coached in Frisco. Coach Petroff is a graduate of Tarleton State and Garland High School.
He says this year’s Bulldog team is the best he’s had in Royse City. They are fueled by a junior class that has been a winner since the eighth grade. Coach Petroff said he was very disappointed in the Bulldogs week one loss to Frisco Centennial, 27-6. The Bulldogs won in week two over Garland, 32-0. While the rest of the district played in week three, Royse City had a bye.
On offense the Bulldogs play power football. They often use a tight end and sometimes two. They also feature a lot of running backs. Seven of them gained yardage against Garland. One of the backs is Coach Petroff’s son, junior Payton Petroff, who is hard to bring down at 205 pounds. Injuries have disrupted the Bulldogs’ offense. Their center was injured in a scrimmage and an offensive tackle was also hurt. Both players are expected back against the Wildcats. The Bulldogs’ quarterback is junior Tyson Oliver. Coach Petroff says Oliver is smart and can run better than most people think he can.
Coach Petroff says he has some linebackers returning on defense. He says the defensive leader is safety Roderick Roberson, an SMU commit. Cornerback Trell Johnson returned an intercepted pass for a touchdown against Garland.
Coach Petroff says the Wildcats are a good football team. He says the Wildcats have as good a chance as anyone to win the district championship. Coach Petroff says he is impressed with the Wildcats quarterback, running backs, offensive line, linebackers and secondary.
Game Day: Wildcats vs. Royse City
Game day Friday (September 21) has turned into game day Thursday (September 20) after concerns with stormy weather expected Friday, through the weekend and even on Monday. The Wildcats will be playing at Royse City for a big district game Thursday. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. It’s the second district game for the Wildcats and the first for the Bulldogs who had a bye last week.
The Wildcats are 2-0 for the season and 1-0 in district play after defeating Terrell at home last week. The Wildcats won a non-district game against Frisco Wakeladn in week one and their week two game with Lovejoy was canceled by weather. Royse City is 1-1. In week one they lost to Frisco Centennial, 27-6. The Bulldogs bounced back in week two with a 32-0 win over Garland. Since 1956, the Wildcats lead the series against the Bulldogs, 2 games to zero. When both teams were district foes, the Wildcats won a home and road game against Royse City in 2010 and 2011. Royse City’s coach is David Petroff in his sixth year. The Wildcats coach is Greg Owens in his thirteenth year.
KSST Radio will have Wildcats’ football live at Royse Thursday. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
If you are traveling to the game tonight, the exit at FM 2642 is closed. Continue on I-30 to Exit 83 to FM 1565. Go under I-30 and return on I-30 frontage road to FM 2642.
Mini-Walk # 2 Held at Wesley House/Wesley Oaks for Terrific Tuesdays Program
Walk # 2 in the series of seven local mini-walks was held at Wesley House Assisted Living/Wesley Oaks Memory Care. Residents and their families participated alongside local health care workers and members of the facility staff. Walkers can receive a yellow Terrific Tuesdays T-shirt for $20, which goes to the Terrific Tuesdays Cargiver Respite Program. Terrific Tuesdays is held weekly at First United Methodist Church, currently with about 14 members who have memory loss. Each Tuesday, their caregivers are given the “day off” and Terrific Tuesdays provides a fun-filled day for their loved one with games, meals and social interaction. A trained volunteer is assigned to each member for the day. Through October 4, donations are being sought to make up the entire year’s budget for implementing the Terrific Tuesdays program. The 2018 goal is $10,000. Donations from industry, bsuiness and individuals are welcome. Please mail donations marked “Terrific Tuesdays” to 150 MLK Drive, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482, or drop off your check at the Sr. Citizens Center.
Tira Volunteer Fire Department Upgrade Engine 14 for Service
NETBIO Conditioned Calf and Yearlings Sale Nets $877.16 per Head
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) Pre-Conditioned Calf and Yearling Sale held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday attracted a full house of buyers, sellers and visitors, and sold 6,595 head of quality cattle.
David Fowler, Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission co-owner and NETBIO board member, said, “It was a very good sale for this time of year and there was a great demand for these cattle.”
A total of 6,595 head of preconditioned cattle went through the auction ring Wednesday during the NETBIO sale held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.
A total of 258 producers (NETBIO members) sold cattle at the sale that were purchased by 28 buyers. Fowler said 3,622 head of cattle were sold to buyers watching and bidding over the internet.
All NETBIO auctions are broadcast on the Internet via LMA Auctions.com. Internet buyers should register in advance in order to bid. For more information, call 903-885-2455 or visit their Web Site at www.sslivestockauctions.com.
Fowler said a lot of the cattle were purchased to go to feed yards in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas and some grazing cattle were shipped west. He added that producers continue to do a great job of pre-conditioning their cattle for the sale. Buyers paid an average of $877.16 per head for all cattle.
Some of the quality cattle offered at the September NETBIO Pre-conditioned Calf and Yearling sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.
The next NETBIO sale will be held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission on Wednesday, October 17. This is the newest sale that has been added to the yearly schedule by the NETBIO board. That sale will be followed by the anniversary sale slated for November 14. All sales begin at 1 p.m.
The NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale gives its member-producers a market to offer their pre-conditioned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities. NETBIO holds eight pre-conditioned calf sales each year to accommodate the various weaning dates of its members.
“We make every effort to provide a marketing opportunity for producers who have pre-conditioned cattle ready to sell,” Fowler said. Just call the Livestock Sale office for more information.
United We Serve…2018 United Way Campaign Is Underway With a Goal of $165,000
The Hopkins County United Way is 63 years old, successfully continuing to serve Hopkins County people in major ways with a simple concept: gathering and distributing funds to local charitible organizations so that the services these organizations offer can remain available to everyone in the community who need the services. Alliance Bank Sr. VP Mike Jumper, the 2018/2019 Campaign Chairman, is excited about this year’s drive and proud of our county’s history of serving unitedly. Adam Teer is United Way President and Susan Berning, Secretary.
The kickoff event, the Volunteers Luncheon, was held on Tuesday September 18, 2018. Next, expect to see United Way volunteers delivering donation packets to previous donors and potential donors throughout the county. These volunteers also recommend that individuals help too, by giving through payroll deducation where they work. If you are not already donating to United Way weekly or monthly through payroll deducation, or donating annually with a lump sum, please consider doing so. Ninety-nine cents of each dollar you donate goes into the United Way fund.
United Way is an excellent method for the community to come together for a common charitible goal. During the 6-week donation drive, it is hoped that at least $165,000 will be raised through donatons from industry, business and individuals. In early November, the moneys will be be divided and disbursed for 2019 between nineteen different local charities already selected by the Budget and Allocations committee.
During October, keep up with the campaign’s progress by checking out the large United Way Thermometer when you drive by the Fire Station #2 on Gilmer Street at Bill Bradford Drive, or in other locations around town. To become a United Way donor or to ask questions about United Way, contact Susan Berning at 903-243-4066 or by email at [email protected]
