SSHS Little Cheer Clinic: Last Day for Pre-Registration
Sulphur Springs High School is hosting a Cheer clinic for children grades Pre-k through 6th grade.
Meal A Day Menu For October 16th-20th
Meal A Day Menu
October 16th – October 20th
Monday
Chili Cheese Dogs
Cole Slaw
Baked Beans
Chips
Tuesday
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Rice
Egg Rolls
Chinese Vegetables
Wednesday
Ham and Potato Casserole
California Blend Vegetables
Roll
Thursday
Cheese Burger Casserole
Pinto Beans
Broccoli
Friday
Chicken Pot Pie
Pickled Beets
Corn
T-Shirt Gun Explodes; Three Injured
According to a member of the SSHS Wildcat “Cat Pack”, the three injured when the T-shirt gun exploded Friday night near the end of the first half of the Wildcat/Texas High football game were treated at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital and all are home Saturday. The one holding and firing the T-shirt gun had damage to his finger tips but they were repaired by the local ER.
The accident happened with during the second quarter of the game Friday night at Prim Stadium. The T-shirt gun/cannon propels T-shirts into the crowd following Wildcat touchdowns.
KSST will follow up with more on the story Monday.
Lady Cat Volleyball Defeats Texas High to Take Half Game Lead in District Play
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team surged into first place after they edged by Texas High in a pulse pounding five set win, 3-2 in Wildcats Gym Friday.
The Lady Cats got off to a fast start. Perhaps playing their best set of the year, the Lady Cats dominated Texas High, 25-5. Erika VanBenthem served for six straight points. Sadie Stroud later had nine serves for points. Texas High fought back to even the match with a set two victory, 25-23. The Lady Tigers got the last two points to win the close set.
The Lady Cats then took set three, 29-27. This set was tied at 27-27 and this time the Lady Cats got the last two points to take a 2-1 lead in sets. Then Texas High overwhelmed the Lady Cats in set four, 25-14 to even the match at 2-2.
Set five was another battle. With the score tied at 14-14, Autumn Tanton had a big kill to give the Lady Cats a 15-14 lead. Tanton then teamed up with Kaylee Jefferson to block a Texas High kill attempt that dramatically ended the match with the Lady Cats winning, 16-14.
Jefferson had a team high 17 kills and Tanton added 13. Setter Anden Hammack had 41 assists and led the team with three service aces. Libero Maggie McGlamery had a team high 21 digs. Sadie Stroud added 12 and Imani Taylor and Jefferson adding ten apiece.
The Lady Cats have now won 8 straight district matches and are 8-2 in district play. Texas High slips to 7-2 in district, just a half game behind the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats have a very big match coming up next. They travel to Pine Tree next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Texas High 35-Wildcats 21
Two early turnovers that led to short TD runs and a big play touchdown put the Wildcats in a 21-0 hole that they could never get out of as Texas High defeated the Wildcats, 35-21 at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night.
On their very first offensive play, the Wildcats fumbled and Texas High recovered at the Wildcats 7 yard line. Texas High scored on a four yard run by back Chris Sutton. The Tigers led 7-0 just 42 seconds into the first quarter.
On the second Wildcats drive, the Tigers intercepted a pass. After another four yard TD run by Sutton, Texas High upped their led to 14-0 with 9:38 still left in the first quarter. Later the Wildcats pinned Texas High down at their own four yard line after a nice punt by Angel Tavera. Tigers quarterback Riley Russell passed from his own end zone and teamed up with receiver Tevailance Hunt for a 96-yard pass and run for a touchdown. Less than seven minutes into the game, Texas High was up 21-0.
The Wildcats beat the clock and scored with just 17-seconds left in the second quarter. Back Colton Allen ran for a 6-yard TD. At the half, Texas High was up, 21-7.
The Tigers added to their lead when quarterback Russell ran for a 68-yard touchdown on the first Texas High scrimmage play in the third quarter. Texas High was up 28-7 with just 16 seconds gone in the third quarter. Wildcats quarterback D’Corian Young helped the Wildcats cut into the lead as he threw a TD pass to receiver Simeon Taylor. With 6:30 to play in quarter number three, the Wildcats trailed the Tigers, 28-14. Texas High scored one more time in the third quarter as receiver Hunt took a handoff and sailed 32 yards into the end zone. After three, Texas High led 35-14.
The Wildcats managed one final score as quarterback Young scored on a 2 yard run and the Wildcats trailed 35-21 with just 39 seconds left to play. That’s the way it ended.
The Wildcats are now 0-3 in district play and 2-5 for the season. They have lost five straight games. The Wildcats have a bye next Fridaybefore playing in Mt. Pleasant on October 27.
Hall of Honor Inductees
The following 2017 Hall of Honor Inductees were inducted into the Wildcat Hall of Honor on Friday October 13th, 2017.
ASHLEY WELDON (A.W.) LINDLEY – Class of 1925 – Football
HEATH JOHNSON – Class of 1987 – Football
BRANDY SACHS – Class of 1992 – Softball
AARON COTTRELL – Class of 1997 – Cross Country and Track.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 4-10, 2017
October 4th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 182 near Alba, at approximately 7:19 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Actors, or actors unknown, fled the scene, prior to the deputies’ arrival. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:40 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1150 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:50 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 10:20 a.m., in reference to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Deputies spoke with the reporting party and the incident was cleared.
At 10:25 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1413 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 12:25 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property and stole several tools. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 1:21 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies located the incident and cleared the scene.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:53 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on Main St. in Quitman. A known actor hindered a secured creditor. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:10 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6308 near Alba, at approximately 6:20 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:33 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3425 near Alba, at approximately 6:36 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 8:04 p.m. Steven Largent, 55, of Big Sandy, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 near Yantis, at approximately 10:34 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and the scene was cleared.
At 11:28 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 17/South of FM 779.
October 5th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:10 a.m., in reference to an incident that occurred on FM 779 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and the incident was cleared.
At 12:44 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1410 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 732 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:05 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:27 p.m., in reference to a burglary that occurred on CR 4490 near Winnsboro. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 5:40 p.m. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:44 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 2267 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a purse from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:22 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
At 8:25 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Hainesville.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:52 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Actors, or actors unknown, fled the scene, prior to deputies’ arrival. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 779 near Quitman; at approximately 11:40 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the scene.
October 6th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:36 a.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 2869 near Hawkins. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 9:22 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1336 near Quitman, at approximately 10:37 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s building. This case has been suspended.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:26 a.m., in reference to an incident that occurred on Sioux near Quitman. The reporting party requested extra patrol for the area.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:13 p.m., in reference to an incident that occurred on CR 1987 near Yantis. The incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:26 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity or damage.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4560 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:08 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 9:40 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 2290 near Mineola.
At 9:55 p.m., a donkey was reported out on Fm 17/South of FM 779.
At 10:38 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230 near Quitman.
October 7th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:50 a.m., in reference to terroristic threats that occurred on CR 4596 near Winnsboro. The incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7141 near Quitman, at approximately 1:12 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 1:14 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1670 near Alba, at approximately 1:42 p.m., in reference to an incident. The incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 4:07 p.m., in reference to an incident. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2245 near Mineola, at approximately 9:00 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778/CR 2180 near Quitman, at approximately 10:23 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the individuals and advised them to lower the volume of their music.
October 8th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154/FM 514 near Yantis, at approximately 12:48 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2310 near Mineola; at approximately 1:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2266 near Mineola; at approximately 10:58 a.m. Deputies ran the license plate and it came back stolen. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
Deputies were dispatched to Cheyenne near Quitman, at approximately 1:30 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Criminal Trespass Warnings were issued and the parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3954 near Mineola, at approximately 2:06 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a stock trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:37 p.m., in reference to a burglary that occurred on CR 1418 near Quitman. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a television out of the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 4:58 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 80/FM 1804.
At 6:03 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 80/FM 1804.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2117 near Quitman, at approximately 7:15 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 50, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and ordered an autopsy. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 69 near Alba; at approximately 8:30 p.m. Rodney White, 55, of Gladewater, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 8:47 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
October 9th
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2906 near Mineola; at approximately 1:10 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Yantis, at approximately 9:59 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 10:32 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:15 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2210 near Mineola, at approximately 1:32 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to Cheyenne near Quitman; at approximately 3:22 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:39 p.m., in reference to fraud that occurred on HWY 11 near Leesburg. A known actor was using the reporting party’s bank account without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 6:41 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 6:44 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4960/CR 4930.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 8:19 p.m. James Davis, 37, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
At 9:15 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
October 10th
At 6:13 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2768 near Mineola; at approximately 6:36 a.m. The vehicle left, prior to deputies’ arrival.
At 7:31 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
At 10:15 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1895 near Yantis; at approximately 12:16 p.m. The vehicle left, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
At 1:09 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1460 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4529 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:41 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the known actor.
At 5:14 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2745 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2268 near Mineola, at approximately 9:21 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies were advised there was no incident. The scene was cleared.
Between the dates of October 4th and October 10th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Child Protective Services, and Smith County.
Total Jail Count – 146 inmates – 124 males and 22 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
