Soccer Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats in Tournament Play
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams continue play in tournaments Friday. (January 19)
The Wildcats will be playing Dallas Lincoln at 4 p.m. Friday in the Ice Bowl tournament in Richardson. The Wildcats opened play in the tournament Thursday with a 2-0 loss to Class 6A South Garland. The Wildcats enter play Fridaywith a 3-6 season record. The Wildcats will also play Dallas Carter on Saturday at 10:10 a.m.
The Lady Cats’ soccer team has two games Friday and at least two games Saturday in the North Forney Falcon Showcase. The Lady Cats are taking on Rockwall-Heath at North Forney High School. That game begin at 12:45 p.m.Friday. They also face Crandall at 5:45 p.m. at Forney High School. The Lady Cats also play Garland Lakeview Centennial Saturday at 8 a.m. at North Forney High School. They are also scheduled to face Mabank Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Forney High School. The Lady Cats opened play in the tournament Thursday with an 8-0 victory over Seagoville. The Lady Cats enter play Friday with a 6-1-2 record.
Video Interview: Craig Johnson Files for Place 1 Sulphur Springs City Council
On January 17, 2018, Craig Johnson filed the necessary paperwork with the Sulphur Springs City Secretary to run for reelection to Place 1 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. (Video Interview with Channel 18 News below.)
Craig’s first and only reason for running for reelection is to continue to work to make Sulphur Springs a better place for those of us who live, work and visit our great city and to make it a better place for our children and grandchildren
Craig S Johnson, Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Craig Johnson is a 4th generation native of Hopkins county and is finishing his 3rd term on the City Council. While serving on the city council, Craig has served 2 terms as Mayor. Craig is married and has two children and works as a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones.
Craig has kept every campaign promise made when he first ran in 2009. Those promises were:
- fight any property tax increases (city property taxes have remained the same for the last 14 years)
- promote economic growth and opportunity in the city
- make city government more citizen friendly and focused
In addition, Craig has been involved, either directly or indirectly in the following activities:
- Rebirth and revitalization of the heart of our city
- Creation of the Rotary Claws for a Cause
- Gift of the Luminant Mine property to the city
- Refurbishing the old public library into city hall and ensuring that only departments with interactions with the public were located there
- More humane euthanasia policies/methods at the animal shelter
- Enactment of improved environment policies and building/maintenance codes enabling city officials the ability to clean up public nuisance properties
- Finally added teeth to the city’s public health code to address restaurants that were preparing food in unhealthy kitchens
- Passed an ordinance protecting citizens from payday and auto loan businesses engaging in unfair and predatory lending.
If reelected, Craig will continue his work to make Sulphur Springs a better place by focusing on maintaining or lowering tax rates, promoting economic growth and steady improvements of all areas of the city, including:
- Complete and begin implementation of the comprehensive plan
- Find suitable location, design and raise funds for a new Senior Citizens Center
- Continue to rebuild one major street per year
- Continue to work with city staff to review each department for improved citizen service and efficiency
- Expand the summer paving program
- Continue to develop and improve downtown
- Continue to support, encourage and promote the Sulphur Springs Economic Development Corporation.
Craig was quoted saying, “I will not take anyone’s vote for granted and will work over the coming months to earn our citizen’s continued support.”
For more information please visit www.goodgovernment75482.com or www.facebook.com/goodgovernment75482.
Video Presentation: Justin Davidson Files for Place 1 Sulphur Springs City Council
Justin W. Davidson, Sulphur Springs native, Navy veteran, and member of the Hopkins County Military Coalition announces his intent to run for City Council. (See video interview with Channel 18 News below.)
I am pleased and honored to announce my intent for candidacy to the City Council of my hometown. During my life experiences coupled with my countless hours of attending City Council meetings and listening to the people of Sulphur Springs, I have gained an understanding of the complexities of city government including its capabilities and limitations.
In my candidacy, I see helpful and positive roles for the City Council. We must listen to the people and do what’s best for the full community and not a select few.
Most importantly, the primary role for a council member should be to be an advocate for the people of the city. There are many issues that will come before us in the next 2-5 years. They include transportation issues like roads, taxation, water/sewer lines and new business development exterior of Celebration Plaza. In addition, we need to strengthen our community foundations to bring more jobs to the city and focus on ensuring that current jobs are not eliminated.
Second, a council member should be a vital and active communications link between the people and the city.
Third, the right set of people skills that represents the common citizen that makes Sulphur Springs their home.
The issues before us continue to be balancing fiscal responsibility with sound judgment.
I believe that the foundation of any thriving community should include education, the arts, shopping and recreation. If we want to attract strong companies to the area with better jobs, we must work to enhance and expand these categories.
I look forward to a positive campaign, meeting citizens, and tackling challenges.
I have heard from many of you that want change. Now is the time to put that “want” to action.
For more information on Mr. Davidson, see his Facebook site here.
Basketball Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats
Wildcats Basketball Game Day
The #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team hopes to take another step toward a district championship Friday night (January 19) as they travel to Hallsville for a district game. There is a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV contest at 6:15 p.m. and a varsity game at 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity is 5-0 in district play. They have won four straight games and their season record is 22-3. Hallsville is 2-3 in district play and 14-13 for the season. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta says Hallsville is a good team. He notes that they beat Greenville, 99-37. Coach Cipoletta says the Bobcats can shoot the ball well, especially in their home gym. He says Hallsville is also a tough place to play. Coach Cipoletta says he ranks Hallsville as the second toughest place to play in the district behind just Mount Pleasant. He says the Bobcats have a good coach who does a good job with them. Coach Cipoletta says the Bobcats have a good system and he adds they are disciplined. He says the Wildcats have to come in focused so they don’t get surprised. Coach Cipoletta says a surprise loss could end up ultimately costing the Wildcats the district championship.
Lady Cats Basketball Game Day
The #9 ranked Lady Cats’ basketball team plays a district game against Hallsville at home Friday night. There will be a JV Blue game at 5 p.m. A JV Gold game will follow at around 6:15 p.m. The Lady Cats and Lady Bobcats varsity game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Lady Cats are a perfect 7-0 in district play. The Lady Cats have won five games in a row. Their season record is 21-3. Hallsville has really struggled this season. In round one of district play, the Lady Cats won at Hallsville, 73-26 back on December 15. Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman knows Hallsville may be better prepared the second time around. He notes Hallsville runs a man and a 1-2-2 defense. Coach Chapman says he has added some defensive wrinkles the Lady Bobcats did not see back in December. He says the Lady Cats will continue to run their trapping twilight defense that gave Hallsville so much trouble the first time the team’s played. Coach Chapman says he wants his team to play Hallsville with enthusiasm. He also wants his team to play hard so they will get better as a team. We will bring you all the action in the Lady Cats and Hallsville game tonight at around 7:30 p.m. on KSST Radio. We will also videotape the game for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Aguilar Files for Re-election to Sulphur Springs City Council Place 3
Oscar Aguilar, a 49 year resident of Sulphur Springs, has filed for re-election to Place 3 on on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Places 1, 2, and 3 will be on the May 5th ballot.
Aguilar, in a statement to KSST, stated, “I have served on city council since 2006 and would like your support for Re-Election to City Council Place #3. Our small town has changed considerable since 2006. Major street improvements have been made and will continue to work towards making more streets improvement a priority.
Major businesses are in the process of expanding production and employing more local workers. Revitalizing Downtown has make a big impact on our community for the good of all people.”
He noted, “The Senior Citizen center is a concern for all of our community. We need to strive to excel in grants; fundraisers and community projects to build a center that can accommodate the senior’s needs into the next generations.”
Three SSHS BPA Members Qualify for State Competition
Three Sulphur Springs High School student members of Business and Professionals of America qualified for the BPA State Competition following their success at the Regional Competition conducted at Plano West High School recently. Seven qualified as Alternates to the state competition. Qualifiers, alternates, and others who competed include:
State Qualifiers Advisor:
| Natalie Cruz | Human Resource Management | 1st | Lynn Smith | ||
| Gisselle Gonzalez | Payroll Accounting | 4th | Tracy Stewart | ||
| Dakota Soles | PC Servicing & Troubleshooting | 2nd | Tracy Stewart |
State Alternates Advisor:
| Felipe Alba | Computer Animation Team | 5th | Melton, Talmage, Yanez | Robinson | |
| Chase Crouch | Presentation Management | 4th | Smith | ||
| Devin Melton | Computer Modeling | 5th | Robinson | ||
| Devin Melton | Computer Animation Team | 5th | Alba, Talmage, Yanez | Robinson | |
| Maika Rodenis | Graphic Design Promotion | 3rd | Stewart | ||
| Blake Talmage | Computer Animation Team | 5th | Alba, Melton, Yanez | Robinson | |
| Christian Yanez | Computer Animation Team | 5th | Alba, Melton, Talmage | Robinson |
Regional Leadership Conference Competitors (Not Placing)
| Student: | Event: | Advisor: |
| Felipe Alba | Banking & Finance | Robinson |
| Angela Bautista | Business Law | Smith |
| Angela Bautista | Administrative Support Team | Smith |
| Mariana Botello | Graphic Design Promotion | Smith |
| Mariana Botello | Administrative Support Team | Smith |
| Natalee Foster | Interview Skills | Smith |
| Isaac Gutierrez | Banking & Finance | Stewart |
| Sydney Kuiper | Legal Office Procedures | Stewart |
| Sydney Kuiper | Administrative Support Team | Stewart |
| Madison O’Kelly | Personal Financial Management | Stewart |
| Madison O’Kelly | Administrative Support Team | Stewart |
| Kevin Orozco | JAVA Programming | Stewart |
| Alex Post | JAVA Programming | Robinson |
| Christian Yanez | Graphic Design Promotion | Robinson |
Incumbent Wright Files for SSISD Board
Kerry Wright has filed as an incumbent for a seat on the Sulphur Springs School Board. Wright and incumbent Jason Deitze, who filed Wednesday, are seeking re-election to the two places that are open on the board and will be on a May ballot.
Wright currently holds a seat to which he was appointed when Don Sapaugh resigned. However, Wright had served for eight (8) years prior to his appointment. He had not sought re-election when he previously left the board.
If no other individual files, SSISD will not be required to conduct an election in May. The two incumbents would retain their seats on the board.
Marijuana in Plain Sight Opens Door to Arrest
Hopkins County Deputies were called to a residence on FM1567 East around 10:30 p.m. Thursday regarding a possible assault. When Jose Manuel Gonzalez Sandoval opened the door to his bedroom, digital scales and suspected Marijuana residue was located in plain sight. With permission to search further, more Marijuana was found.
Gonzalez Sandoval is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of Marijuana more than 4oz but less that 5lbs, a State Jail Felony.
Local Man Arrested for Selling Meth in a Drug Free Zone
David Carl Harvey, 41, whose address is Days Inn in Sulphur Springs, was arrested following an investigation by the Special Crimes Unit. Harvey sold the Controlled Substance Methamphetamine in a Drug Free Zone.
Harvey is in Hopkins County Jail charged with a Felony 2, Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, in a Drug Free Zone. He is being held on a $25,000 bond.
