North Hopkins ISD Plans Two Hour Delay for Tuesday Start
Darin Jolley, Superintendent of North Hopkins ISD has announced a 10 a.m. Tuesday start for classes. He stated a re-evaluation regarding possible cancellation will be made before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Courthouse Opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday Due to Weather Conditions
Hopkins County Courthouse will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 16th. Emergency personnel are not included in the delayed opening. Law enforcement, fire, and road crews should check with their supervisors and elected officials, according to County Judge Robert Newsom.
SSISD Sets Two Hour Delay Start for Tuesday, January 16
Sulphur Springs ISD will delay the start of school two (2) hours on Tuesday, January 16, unless the administration determines classes will be cancelled. The decision to cancel classes will be made by 6:30 a.m.
Saltillo Schools Closed Tuesday
Saltillo ISD had announced a 10 a.m. start but will be CLOSED for school Tuesday, January 16th. According to Tim Lane, the district will evaluate the road and weather conditions early Tuesday morning. Stay tuned to this post and KSST for more information.
Como-Pickton CISD Closed Tuesday, January 16, 2018
In anticipation of difficult road conditions caused by expected rain, sleet, snow, and freezing temperatures, Como-Pickton CISD has announced there will be no classes Tuesday, January 16. No school Tuesday.
Local Cancellations, Closings, Delays Due to Weather
January 15, 2018 – Weather factors will affect travel in a big way Monday with a night and Tuesday forecast that isn’t travel friendly. Closings and Delays include:
- The 27th Annual Martin Luther King Awards Ceremony has been postponed until a later date, according to organizer Dr. LaVelle Hendricks.
- Republican Women have cancelled their Monday night meeting which was to include appearances by Representative Dan Flynn and his challenger Cindy Burkett.
- Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is closed Tuesday. Karen Weatherman, Director of the Center, stated that she does not want any of the cooks or drivers to have to drive on Snow and Ice. She also doesn’t want Seniors to try to make it to the Senior Citizens Center for any activities. She reminds all, “If you know a Senior Citizen please check on them. Make sure that they are warm enough and have plenty of food.”
- Community Chest is closed Tuesday.
- Como-Pickton CISD is closed Tuesday.
- Saltillo ISD will be CLOSED on Tuesday.
- Hopkins County Courthouse opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Emergency personnel are not included in the delayed opening.
- Little Acorn will have a two hour start delay.
- Central Christian Academy will have a two hour delay Tuesday.
- Parent Day Out at First Baptist Church is closed Tuesday.
- Cumby plans a 10 a.m. start.
- League Street Church of Christ Clothing Room is closed Tuesday.
- Yantis ISD has a two hour delay.
- Miller Grove ISD will start at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
- Sulphur Bluff will start at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
- Bright Star Christian School will be closed Tuesday.
- Texas A & M Commerce will be closed Tuesday.
- Sulphur Springs Schools delay their start two hours.
- North Hopkins ISD starts at 10 a.m.
- Little Texan Learning Center opens at 9 a.m.
- His Kids will have a two hour delay for their start.
- Others will be added as KSST is notified.
- PJC-Sulphur Springs will start their first day of class on schedule with no delays.
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Lady Cats Win 1, Tie 2 at Paris Tourney
Goals were hard to come by in a Paris soccer tournament this past Thursday through Saturday. The Lady Cats’ soccer team managed only one goal in three games but they still managed a win and two ties in the tournament. The Lady Cats tied Athens 0-0 on Saturday. Friday the Lady Cats edged by Tyler Chapel Hill, 1-0 on a Keeley Hudgins goal. Thursday the Lady Cats fought to a 0-0 tie with Amarillo Canyon Randall. The Lady Cats season record is 5-1-2. They play next in a North Forney tournament Thursday through Saturday.
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Cipoletta, Chapman Talk Basketball
Cipoletta on Mt. Pleasant Win
The Wildcats’ basketball team, ranked #8 in the state, rallied in the second half to defeat Mount Pleasant on the road Friday night, 57-54. The Wildcats trailed at the half, 26-16. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta discussed the two different halves on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaching Show. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats struggled early mainly because of 17 turnovers in the first half. He said perhaps his team got a little rattled early because of the big crowd and atmosphere at Mount Pleasant, always a tough place to play. The turnovers were reduced to just four in the second half and the Wildcats’ play improved. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats calmed down and executed. He said he was proud of his team for handling adversity and getting the big win. Victor Iwuakor led the Wildcats with 17 points and Godsgift Ezedinma scored 13. Coach Cipoletta said the two big guys controlled the boards on offense and defense. He said Bryson Lynn and Iwuakor both scored 8 points in the third quarter and helped fuel the comeback. Coach Cipoletta also gave credit to Dedric Godbolt for getting defensive rebounds and for his defense. He said he also got solid contributions from Day Day Hall and Xavier Cork off the bench. Coach Cipoletta also said Keaston Willis and Michael Jefferson contributed down the stretch. He told his team before the game that sometime during the game Mount Pleasant would figuratively punch the Wildcats in the face. Coach Cipoletta said how the Wildcats respond to that would determine whether they win or lose. The Wildcats are 4-0 in district play and they are 21-3 for the season. They play Greenville at home Tuesday night. 
Chapman on Mount Pleasant Win
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman, on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show, said the Lady Cats really wanted to beat Mount Pleasant Friday night at home. Coach Chapman knew point guard Sadavia Porter was ready to play. During player introductions before the game, Coach Chapman said Porter gave him such a strong high five, it caused him pain. She also asked Coach Chapman if he was ready for the game and then told him she had been ready for a week. Coach Chapman said Porter had an excellent game with 24 points and 7 assists. He said she did a good job of drawing defenders to her and then passing to teammates. Coach Chapman said when Porter penetrates into the lane she can cause opponents a lot of problems. He said Autumn Tanton did a good job rebounding. She had a team high 11. Coach Chapman said the team works hard in practice to play good defense in games. In the Mount Pleasant win Friday, the Lady Cats only gave up 12 second half points, six points each in the third and fourth quarter. The Lady Cats scored 36. Coach Chapman said the team is also working hard to improve their shooting. The Lady Cats hit 60% of their shots Friday night. Three players, Imani Taylor, Danielle Godbolt and Te’Arria Rose all hit three point baskets. The Lady Cats are 6-0 in district play and are 20-3 for the season. They are ranked #9 in the state in Class 5A. The Lady Cats travel to Greenville Tuesday night as they begin the second half of district play.
Tuesday Night/Wednesday Morning: Hard Freeze Warning for Hopkins, Delta, Rains, Hunt
A Hard Freeze Warning has been issued for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for Hopkins, Delta, Rain, and Hunt Counties. Temperatures will fall into the low teens Tuesday evening with some areas dropping into single digits prior to sunrise Wednesday along and north of a line from Eastland to Denton to Emory.
The temperatures could be at or below 10 degrees for three (3) to six (6) six. Uninsulated pipes may burst due to the extreme cold. The cold weather will present extreme danger to pets, plants, livestock, and people.
To prevent freezing of pipes, either wrap exposed pipes or allow faucets to slowly drip. Ensure that irrigations systems are turned off and winterized. Preparations should be made now to protect any plants that are sensitive to these extreme temperatures. Also remember to provide adequate shelter or arrangements for outdoor pets. 
