Sulphur Springs Tournament Changes Due to Weather
SULPHUR SPRINGS TOURNAMENT
The wet weather has impacted the Sulphur Springs Tournament that was supposed to start its 3-day run Thursday. All games in Sulphur Springs at Coleman Park and Lady Cat Park have been canceled. According to Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo, weather permitting plans are to play a small round robin tournament at Emory Rains. Sulphur Springs games Thursday at Emory Rains will be against Caddo Mills at 10:30 a.m. and against Mesquite Poteet at 3 p.m. Friday games at Emory Rains weather permitting will be against McKinney at noon and against Canton at 6 p.m. Again all games scheduled for Coleman Park and Lady Cat Park Thursday through Saturday have been canceled for the Sulphur Springs Tournament.
Chamber Connection February 15, 2018
Tonight is the night!!!
It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be presented to deserving citizens of Hopkins County. So please join us for a beautiful escape to the 1920’s in Hopkins County. Period dress is welcomed but not required. We look forward to seeing you there! Individual tickets are $30 and available at the door.
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 10th
The next Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This free workshop will cover marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples who attend the workshop will be given a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to enroll.
Shannon Oaks Church hosts “Under the Oaks”
Shannon Oaks Church is hosting a fundraiser event called “Under the Oaks”. There will be dinner, live entertainment, a silent and live auction, as well as a ‘country store’ with baked goods and crafts. Dinner and childcare will also be provided for children under 11. The event will be on Saturday, February 17th starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults (11 & up) and $5 for children (under 11). Tickets are on sale at Shannon Oaks Church, 1113 Shannon Rd E. in Sulphur Springs or at www.shannonoakschurch.com.
Free Advanced Planning Seminar on Tuesday, February. 20th at 6:00 p.m.
West Oaks Funeral Home is offering a free Advanced Planning Seminar, which will include experts on Legal Tools, Veterans Affairs, Medicaid & Estate Planning, and Advanced Funeral Planning. Refreshments will be served and any questions you may have will be answered. The seminar starts Tuesday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m., West Oaks Funeral Home, 500 S. Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs. For more information, call 903-885-0787.
Saucy’s Pizza & Wings is having a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, February 20th at noon
Our newest downtown restaurant, Saucy’s Pizza & Wings, is having their Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their opening on Tuesday, February 18th at noon. Saucy’s is located at 209 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Please stop by to see their new restaurant and join us for the ribbon cutting.
Etiquette by Emily is holding their Ribbon Cutting, Wednesday, February 28th at noon
Make plans to attend Etiquette by Emily’s ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, February 28th at noon. Emily has a blog located at EtiquettebyEmily.com. She also offers etiquette classes for all ages, beginning Kindergarten through Adult. Cotillion classes are offered as well. Please come hear all about it and enjoy refreshments and good fellowship while we have her ribbon cutting. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Ribbon cuttings:
Southern Roots is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration
Southern Roots hosted their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, February 9th at noon. Southern Roots is located at 1217 S. Broadway, Suite Q, in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to go by for you haircut and colors needs, and welcome this new business to Hopkins County!
Wildcat Baseball Able to Scrimmage Royce City Despite Weather Conditions
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack can hardly believe that his team got a scrimmage in Tuesday evening at Royse City. He said he expected a call from the Royse City coach early Tuesday afternoon saying it was too wet to play. It never came. The coach did call to say he thought they could get in the scrimmage. Coach Hammack said it rained on the Wildcats’ bus all the way to Royse City. He expected to get a call en route canceling the scrimmage but again it never came. Coach Hammack said it was foggy, misty and cold in Royse City when they arrived. He said they were able to get in 7 or 8 innings. Coach Hammack said some innings were stopped if a pitcher hit a pitch limit.
Coach Hammack threw five pitchers. Tyler Armstrong, Jaxon Chaney, Ryan Humphries and Triston McCormick who pitched in a Sherman scrimmage threw again Tuesday. Coach Hammack also had a chance to watch Kaden Argenbright pitch. Coach Hammack said he struck out two and got another batter on a weak ground ball in one impressive inning of work. Coach Hammack said Royse City probably only got about 3 hits all night. He added some pitchers put too many on base with walks or hit batters.
Coach Hammack said Wildcats’ batters got to face a variety of pitchers. The Bulldogs threw a different pitcher every inning. The Wildcats have their final scrimmage scheduled at their new field Saturday at 1 p.m. Rain is in the forecast. Coach Hammack said the Wildcats would probably play next at their season opening Tyler tournament next week on Thursday.
Wildcats Enter Playoffs Following District Championship; Survive and Advance
There was a lot for the Wildcats’ basketball team to celebrate Tuesday night. They wrapped up a rare district championship with a 78-45 win over Hallsville. The Wildcats completed district play with an 11-1 record. The Wildcats will play Lovejoy or West Mesquite in a bi-district game next week. Coach Clark Cipoletta said winning district was great but he made it clear he has much bigger plans for this team this year. Concerning the playoffs, Coach Cipoletta quoted the late Coach Jim Valvano, “survive and advance”.
It was senior night Tuesday and the Wildcats recognized Bryson Lynn, Dedric Godbolt, I’vyn Clayton and Iverson Wade. After the game, the Wildcats hoisted the district championship trophy and each player and coach got to be a part of cutting a net down. Coach Cipoletta made the final snips and then got doused by a container of water by his players in the locker room. The Wildcats will be the district’s #1 seed in the playoffs.
Coach Cipoletta said he was extremely proud of his guys for being a part of history as district champs. He said hard work doesn’t always pay off in life, but he said so far it has for these guys. Coach Cipoletta has seen some hard times in the program so he said he was happy for the program to be where it is right now. He said there was no panic when the Wildcats only led by one after one quarter. Coach Cipoletta said he felt once his players settled in they would be okay. That occurred in the second quarter as the Wildcats outscored the Bobcats, 30-8. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats forced about 20 turnovers in the first half alone. Senior Bryson Lynn led the Wildcats with 15 points and Coach Cipoletta called Lynn a dynamic scorer. He praised senior Dedric Godbolt for helping the team with all the little things he does. Seniors I’vyn Clayton and Iverson Wade both hit 3 point baskets and Coach Cipoletta called those great moments.
Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions in Playoffs
The Saltillo Lions ended district play Tuesday with a 52-37 win over Sulphur Bluff. The Lions ended up with a 6-2 district record. The Lions got off to a good start Tuesday and led 24-15 after two quarters. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 18 points. Matthew Gurley scored 17 points. Trevor Moore had 7 points. Lyle Bench scored 5 points. Branson McGill had 2 points. The Lions improved their season record to 20-15. They open the playoffs against Avinger Monday at 7 p.m. at Union Grove.
Meanwhile the Saltillo Lady Lions will play an Area playoff game against Ector Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Chisum High School near Paris. The Lady Lions game will be the second half of a doubleheader. In the first game, Miller Grove will play Dodd City at 6 p.m. at Chisum. The Saltillo Lady Lions got ready for the playoffs with a warm up game win over CHESS, 50-41 Tuesday.
Sanders Files for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 3
Norman Sanders has filed to seek Place 3 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Sanders will challenge incumbent Oscar Aguilar.
KSST News spoke with Mr. Sanders Wednesday after he filed at city hall. He told KSST News that due to his schedule, a picture and news story will be available early next week.
Update: Hopkins County Deputy Arrests Two on Henderson County Warrants, Additional Charge
Two individuals arrested in Hopkins County Wednesday were wanted on warrants after Henderson County authorities responded to a home in the Mabank area February 5th in response to a 21-month-old who shot itself in the face. The child was flown to a Dallas hospital to be treated for injuries. Henderson County CPS has taken custody of a girl and two boys who were living at the residence.
Hopkins County Deputies were advised a man wanted in Henderson County on felony warrants for Abandon Child Criminal Neglect and for Make Firearm Accessible to a Child was in Sulphur Springs. Henderson County law enforcement told the local deputies that a woman would be with him.
Timms
Deputies located the woman, Bryanna Elizabeth Timms, 34, of Mabank, at the Best Western Hotel. She and David Setharia Whittick, 33, of Mabank were both wanted on warrants for the above charges. When the deputies found Timms, she told the deputies she did not know where Whittick could be located. As the deputy drove her to jail, her phone GPS was sounding a tone and providing a location. The deputy took a side trip to the location. He drove back to the Best Western. Timms told the deputy that her mom had made her reservation and she did not think Whittick was at the hotel. He was, along with his dog. Timms was also charged with Hindering Apprehension of a Known Felony, a Felony 3.
Whittick
Timms is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $30,000 bond for Hindering Apprehension. Whittick is in Hopkins County Jail. Both are being held for Henderson County authorities. The dog was taken to the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter.
PJC-Sulphur Springs: Mayor Sellers Addresses Texas Government Class
MAYOR SPEAKS: Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers, second from right, was a guest speaker in Instructor Kelly Payne’s Texas government class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center this week. Sellers talked about city and state government and answered questions from class members. Above, Sellers visits with Instructor Payne, left, and students Rainie English of Saltillo and Tyler Stout of Sulphur Springs.
Wildcats District Champs
The #13 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team wrapped up the district championship with a convincing 78-45 win over Hallsville in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. It is believed to be the first Wildcats’ first district championship in about 25 years. The Wildcats end the district race with an 11-1 record and they will be the district’s #1 seed in the playoffs.
The Wildcats got off to a slow start against the Bobcats Tuesday and led only 15-14 after the first quarter. The Wildcats got the fast tempo they wanted in the second quarter and they outscored Hallsville, 30-8 to take a 45-22 led at the half. Eight Wildcats contributed to the second quarter point total. The Wildcats continued to build the lead outscoring the Bobcats 33-23 over the last two quarters.
Bryson Lynn led the Wildcats with 15 points. Keaston Willis added 11 points. Cameron Kahn, Godsgift Ezedinma and Victor Iwuakor all scored 10 points. Michael Jefferson had 6 points. Day Day Hall and Xavier Cork had 4 points apiece. I’vyn Clayton and Iverson Wade scored 3 points each. Dedric Godbolt had 2 points.
Wildcats players and coaches displayed a district championship trophy and they all helped cut down one of the nets in Wildcats Gym. Players also dumped a container of water on Coach Clark Cipoletta in the team’s locker room.
Tuesday was Senior Night as Lynn, Godbolt, Wade and Clayton were recognized.
The Wildcats will play either Lovejoy or West Mesquite, who ended up tied for fourth place in their district, in a bi-district game next week. The Wildcats’ season record is 28-4.
