North Hopkins FFA Chapter Celebrates FFA Week and Student Success at NETLA Market Show
From Report by Breeanna Hicks
February was definitely a busy month for the North Hopkins FFA! This past month was the annual Hopkins County NETLA Market and Stock Show. Along with this, the chapter attended the Area VI convention.
This year, the North Hopkins FFA was honored to have Faith Wheeler, our Chapter First Vice President, run for Area VI President. While she did not win the office of president, she will be serving as one of the Area officers. While there, the chapter officers had the pleasure of listening to the talent teams that were competing for the opportunity to advance to state competition. Wyatt Wharton, who serves as one of our Chapter Vice Presidents, received the Star Chapter Farmer Award. Area VI convention was held in Sulphur Springs Texas and over 400 members and guests were present.
This month, the chapter coordinated on of our favorite activities, School FFA Week! Throughout the week, there were dress up days, coloring competitions, and opportunities to learn about the FFA organization. The chapter always has fun during these weeks and we enjoy trying to teach others about the FFA.
The NETLA show was a definite success for the North Hopkins FFA Chapter. The chapter had 51 entries with 30 students making the sale. NH FFA even had some Showmanship winners. Kindal Shakelford won Steer Junior Showmanship, Wyatt Wharton won Lamb Senior Showmanship and Hadlee Hrabal won Swine Junior Showmanship. While at the market show, two of our senior members received scholarships. Rachel Stanley and Samuel Stanley were both recipients of the Larry Sparadling NETLA Scholarship! We very proud of all of our members who were exhibitors at the show and can’t wait for next year.
City Manager’s Report to Council March 6, 2018
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Beth, Rasure, Rose, Junnell and a portion of Gossett Lane have been repaved. Calvert Street will be milled and repaved during spring break.
CANTEX FORCE MAIN – This will be our next capital improvement project. It will replace 2,400 linear feet of aging sewer force main and 2,900 feet of gravity main. Currently the main passes through the middle of the hospital complex. This would be a nightmare if the main ever ruptures. The proposed route would go around the hospital complex rather than through it. One third of the city’s sewage passes through this line.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT – The work at the wastewater treatment plant is on schedule. The three primary clarifier basins have been constructed, and the effluent troughs are being constructed now. Other concrete structures adjacent to the clarifiers are under construction. I expect to bring the clarifiers online in July, weather permitting.
CROSSTOWN TRAIL – Construction of the Crosstown Trail in ongoing. This grant-funded project will connect Buford Park to Coleman Park as well as the high school/civic center complex with a concrete path. It will also replace the sidewalk on the north side of Connally Street.
CLAIMS – We did not have any liability claims in February. We had two minor workers’ compensation claims in February. We have recently changed our coverage for sewer overflows with the Texas Municipal League Risk Pool. The pool will now cover losses that result from a stoppage in a city sewer main. Previously the coverage only applied to overflows that were caused by some action of the city. The additional coverage costs $4,770 per year. The additional coverage does not protect a homeowner who incurred damage as a result of a blockage in their own service line.
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES – Finance Director Lesa Smith will give a year-to-date report of revenues and expenditures.
Elsewhere around the city, employees:
- Repaired irrigation at Buford Park Baseball fields.
- Repaired multiple plumbing leaks in bathrooms resulting from frozen pipes.
- Repaired many electrical receptacles in concession stands.
- Conducted 21 building inspections, 16 electrical inspections, 15 plumbing inspections, 4 mechanical inspections and issued 28 building permits.
- Began doing utility locates on Sunset Street in preparation for reconstruction.
- Treated wastewater to a daily average total suspended solids rating of 2.97 mg/L.
- Installed ramp lights at the airport.
- Repaired 6 ruptured water mains.
- Replaced 13 water meters.
- Unstopped 19 water mains.
- Repaired 16 sewer mains.
- Washed 85,000 feet of sewer mains.
- Flushed 35 dead end water mains.
- Repaired the spillway controller at Lake Sulphur Springs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on several apparatuses at the water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant.
- Treated 106 million gallons of potable water.
- Checked out 2,864 items from the library and checked out another 456 eBooks.
- Responded to 201 animal control calls, and achieved a 40% adoption rate.
- Made 8 arrests in the special crimes unit.
- Responded to 32 accidents, wrote 421 citations, recorded 50 offences and made 57 arrests.
- Sold 806 gallons of AvGas and 7,900 gallons of JetA fuel.
- Made 28 extensive street repairs following utility repairs.
- Repaired 284 potholes.
- Replaced 7 stop signs and 8 street signs.
Warning System Test Set for Noon Wednesday
At noon Wednesday, March 7, 2018, City of Sulphur Springs Emergency Management will test the warning sirens in the city. The test is conducted monthly and allows city staff and emergency management personnel to discover any glitches in the system, according to Jason Ricketson with the Sulphur Springs Police Department.
When you hear the sirens in the city, you will know that the equipment is working well. The sirens are used for tornado and high wind warnings as well as other emergency warnings issued for the safety of residents.
Wildcat Soccer Shuts Out Texas High
The Wildcats’ soccer team shut out Texas High and managed to put three shots in the goal to pick up three points and a big district road win, 3-0 in Texarkana Tuesday night.
Axel Solorzano scored a goal for his second straight game as a Wildcat and he had an assist on another one. Enrique Arellano also had a goal and an assist. Angel Tavera also scored a goal.
The Wildcats are now 3-0 during the second half of district play and they are 5-4 overall in district play. The Wildcats season record improves to 12-10. The Wildcats have a bye Friday. They play district leader Mount Pleasant at Gerald Prim Stadium next Tuesday night.
Lady Cat Soccer Defeats Texas High in Overtime
Just when it looked like the Lady Cats’ soccer team and Texas High would play all night without scoring a goal, the Lady Cats scored a pair of goals in the second half of overtime to defeat the Lady Tigers, 2-0 at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night (March 6).
Lady Cat Keeley Hudgins was battling two Lady Tiger defenders near their goal when she was able to push a left footed shot into the net at 9:33 in the second half of overtime. Just over 2 minutes later, Lady Cat Mileena Zirretta kicked a ball over the Lady Tigers’ defense. Lady Cat Gracie Boyer raced to the ball and put an arcing shot over the keeper and into the net at 7:13 in the second half of overtime. The Lady Cats defense made the goals stand up for the 2-0 win.
The Lady Cats picked up three big points. They are now 6-3 in district play and 14-5-3 for the season. The Lady Cats have an open date Friday. They play next in Mount Pleasant next Tuesday night.
Harrison, Price Elected; Smith Nominated; Run-off Set for Commissioner Precinct 2, County Treasurer; Other results from Primary Election
With 25.12% of registered voters in Hopkins County casting ballots, Clay Harrison was elected Judge, Hopkins County Court-at-Law. He has no Democrat challenger.
Joe Price was elected Commissioner Precinct 4 with 701 votes or 55.11% of the total. John David Jetton received 487 votes and Kevin Cole 84.
Republican Tracy Orr Smith will face Democrat Reiko Alexander in November for the Office of County Clerk. Smith received the Republican nomination with a win over Mike Dodd, 2697-1692.
In the County Treasurer race, Andrea Griggs and Danny Davis will face one another in a run-off election Tuesday, May 27th. Incumbent Jim Thompson fell short with 1381 votes or 30% of the vote. Griggs received 1752 votes or 38.12% and Davis 1463 or 31.83% of the vote. There will be no Democrat opponent in November.
Greg Anglin will face Edward (Ed) Moore in the race for Commissioner Precinct 2. Anglin received 398 votes or 40.82% and Moore 320 votes or 32.82%. John Wilburn received 257 votes. There is no Democrat for Precinct 2 Commissioner in the November General Election.
Cindy Burkett carried Hopkins County with 2542 to incumbent Bob Hall’s 2197 in the District 2 State Senate race. Incumbent Dan Flynn out polled Bryan Slaton for the State Representative District 2 race in Hopkins County. Flynn received 2535 votes and Slayton 2174.
Final Primary Election Contested Races
Voting totals:
Republican: Contested Races Only
U. S. Senate:
Ted Cruz… 4124
Geraldine Sam…100
Mary Miller… 216
Stefano de Stefano… 106
Bruce Jacobson, Jr… 132
U. S. Representative:
John Cooper…927
John Ratclifee… 3638
Governor:
SECEDE Kilgore… 44
Greg Abbott… 4181
Barbara Krueger… 367
Lt. Governor:
Dan Patrick… 3048
Scott Milder… 1708
Commissioner General Land Office:
Davey Edwards… 294
George P. Bush… 2820
Rick Range… 168
Jerry Patterson… 1094
Commissioner of Agriculture:
Trey Blocker… 818
Sid Miller… 2315
Jim Hogan… 833
Railroad Commissioner:
Weston Martinez… 1274
Christi Craddick… 2570
State Senator, District 2:
Cindy Burkett… 2542
Bob Hall… 2197
State Representative, District 2:
Bryan Slaton… 2174
Dan Flynn… 2535
County Court at Law:
Steve Lilley… 1008
Clay Harrison… 3605… Elected
County Clerk:
Tracy Orr Smith… 2697 Nominated as Republican Candidate and will face Democrat Reiko Alexander in November
Mike Dodd… 1692
County Treasurer:
Andrea Griggs… 1752 Run-off
Danny Davis… 1463 Run-off
Jim Thompson… 1381
County Commissioner Precinct 2
Greg Anglin… 398 Run-off
Edward (Ed) Mooore… 320 Run-off
John Wilburn… 257
County Commissioner Precinct 4
John David Jetton… 487
Kevin Cole… 84
Joe Price… 701 Elected
Democrat Party:
Beto O’Rourke…. 257
Edward Kimbrough… 189
Sema Hernandez… 138
U S Representative District 4
Lander Bethel… 172
Catherine Krantz… 391
1st Update Primary Election
Early voting totals:
Republican: Contested Races Only
U. S. Senate:
Ted Cruz… 3050
Geraldine Sam…74
Mary Miller… 157
Stefano de Stefano… 76
Bruce Jacobson, Jr… 83
U. S. Representative:
John Cooper…650
John Ratclifee… 2726
Governor:
SECEDE Kilgore… 27
Greg Abbott… 3078
Barbara Krueger… 272
Lt. Governor:
Dan Patrick… 2225
Scott Milder… 1297
Commissioner General Land Office:
Davey Edwards… 213
George P. Bush… 2081
Rick Range… 124
Jerry Patterson… 799
Commissioner of Agriculture:
Trey Blocker… 590
Sid Miller… 1679
Jim Hogan… 609
Railroad Commissioner:
Weston Martinez… 617
Christi Craddick… 1348
State Senator, District 2:
Cindy Burkett… 1919
Bob Hall… 1598
State Representative, District 2:
Bryan Slaton… 1579
Dan Flynn… 1908
County Court at Law:
Steve Lilley… 711
Clay Harrison… 2734
County Clerk:
Tracy Orr Smith… 2012
Mike Dodd… 1235
County Treasurer:
Andrea Griggs… 1299
Danny Davis… 1111
Jim Thompson… 1021
County Commissioner Precinct 2
Greg Anglin… 220
Edward (Ed) Mooore… 188
John Wilburn… 156
County Commissioner Precinct 4
John David Jetton… 353
Kevin Cole… 52
Joe Price… 442
Democrat Party:
Beto O’Rourke…. 183
Edward Kimbrough… 143
Sema Hernandez… 101
U S Representative District 4
Lander Bethel… 132
Catherine Krantz… 276
Early Voting Totals for Contested Races
Early voting totals:
Republican: Contested Races Only
U. S. Senate:
Ted Cruz… 2152
Geraldine Sam…54
Mary Miller… 116
Stefano de Stefano… 52
Bruce Jacobson, Jr… 60
U. S. Representative:
John Cooper…441
John Ratclifee… 1944
Governor:
SECEDE Kilgore… 18
Greg Abbott… 2151
Barbara Krueger… 208
Lt. Governor:
Dan Patrick… 1510
Scott Milder… 1006
Commissioner General Land Office:
Davey Edwards… 152
George P. Bush… 1466
Rick Range… 92
Jerry Patterson… 555
Commissioner of Agriculture:
Trey Blocker… 437
Sid Miller… 1196
Jim Hogan… 390
Railroad Commissioner:
Weston Martinez… 617
Christi Craddick… 1348
State Senator, District 2:
Cindy Burkett… 1473
Bob Hall… 1031
State Representative, District 2:
Bryan Slaton… 1092
Dan Flynn… 1394
County Court at Law:
Steve Lilley… 497
Clay Harrison… 1944
County Clerk:
Tracy Orr Smith… 1465
Mike Dodd… 836
County Treasurer:
Andrea Griggs… 889
Danny Davis… 805
Jim Thompson… 741y
County Commissioner Precinct 2
Greg Anglin… 181
Edward (Ed) Mooore… 158
John Wilburn… 122
County Commissioner Precinct 4
John David Jetton… 202
Kevin Cole… 40
Joe Price… 376
Democrat Party:
Beto O’Rourke…. 128
Edward Kimbrough… 114
Sema Hernandez… 80
U S Representative District 4
Lander Bethel… 101
Catherine Krantz… 213
KSST Will Report Election Returns as Vote Counts Are Available
KSST radio will provide Primary Election coverage with live cut ins as votes are counted. Also state results from Texas State Network (TSN) at 15 minutes and 45 minutes after the hour.
Lady Cat soccer will be broadcast but interrupted with vote totals. With voting centers that allow Hopkins County voters to cast a ballot at any one of the centers, no local election will be final until all votes are counted.
Results will also be posted to ksstradio.com.
