Special Crimes Unit Makes Arrest After Multiple Buys of Meth
September 19, 2017 – Special Crimes Unit arrested Edward Ray Ryan Hilburn, 38, of Sulphur Springs Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. following an investigation into the illegal sale of methamphetamine.
Over a period of time, Hilburn sold to SCU investigators in multiple buys of meth weighing over 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a drug free zone.
He is in Hopkins County Jail charged with two counts of Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone. His bond totals $70,000.
North Hopkins ISD One of 39 School Districts Seeking “Tax Swap” Ratification
North Hopkins is not alone in the quest to ratify a “tax swap” to benefit the local school district with additional state funds. Currently, 38 districts in Texas have either ratified or will be voting soon. Early voting in the North Hopkins ISD “tax swap” ratification that will move $0.13 from the Interest and Sinking (I&S) (debt payment) tax rate to the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate began Tuesday and continues this week. This move will not increase the total tax rate.
Only one district, Denton ISD, did not ratify the swap in their vote. Burleson ISD was the first to ratify the move in this election period. Their vote on May 6, 2017 began a domino effect for the remaining May votes that included ratification by Rice, Malone, and Eagle Pass. Among 22 that have ratified the “tax swap” are Chapel Hill, Troup, Rockdale, Port Arhur, Kountze, Springtown, Rivercrest, and others. Raymondville approved the move September 9th.
This month North Hopkins, Bryan, and Mexia school districts will vote to ratify or not. For North Hopkins the move will mean that additional money, as much as $251,000 in this school year alone, will used for what Superintendent Darin Jolly calls “big ticket” items including transportation fleet needs, parking improvements and expansion, energy efficiency upgrades for increased savings, and instructional needs for facility and equipment for 21st century learning.
Again, early voting by personal appearance began Tuesday, September 19, 2017 and ends October 2nd. Early voting hours are 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each weekday and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. on October 2, 2017 at the North Hopkins ISD Secondary Office. Voting on Election Day, October 6th will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the North Hopkins ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 1994 FM 71 W.
You’re Invited to Celebrate Beef at NETBIO’s Ribeye Roundup Oct 6, Hopkins County Beef Day!
Event organizers Brandon Bell, Mario Villarino and Dwyatt Bell
NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup organizers stopped by the KSST studio to invite everyone to Beef Day at Celebration Plaza on Friday October 6, 2017. You’re welcome to attend the free educational programs about beef production inside the courthouse at 2pm with speaker Trent Loos. You can watch the 37 steak cooking teams during the various rounds of competition as they vie for top prizes. And, although the steak dinner tickets are sold out, you can still enjoy a great meal at one of the downtown restaurants then top the day off with the free concert by Stoney Larue at 8pm.
President of Texas Heritage National Bank Dwyatt Bell, Extension Agent Mario Vilarino and Potts Feed Store Manager Brandon Bell are active members of NETBIO or Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization, dedicated to improving beef production for local ranchers. NETBIO also puts on several special pre-conditioned calf and cattle sales throughout the year at Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction. Brookshire’s of Sulphur Springs provides the prime grade steaks for the competition and the fundraiser dinner. Six beef-industry professionals from across the state will act as judges for the Ribeye Roundup. The SSISD Culinary Arts Department students will again handle preparation of baked potatoes and salads, and with serving the dinner crowd. Jay Hodge Chevrolet is also a sustaining sponsor of the annual event.
Thank you Cecil Savage
by Jim Rogers
[Editor’s Note: Having been in Dallas Monday September 18, 2017 for preoperative testing at the same hospital where Cecil died on Friday, I was unable to give a proper tribute to Cecil Savage on Monday. Here is our feeble attempt to honor a great man and good friend.]
For almost 13 years Cecil Savage informed the Hopkins County area with the news of the day. However, his greatest contribution to local listening would be heard on Tuesday and Friday nights and any other evening Wildcat sports were broadcast on KSST. His insight into sports made the game come alive for those listening to his football color or his baseball insights or the specific sport being broadcast.
Many a Sulphur Springs athlete found their name called and praise given in an encouraging manner that made them feel their contribution had been much in the game. That was only a small part of what made Cecil great. For coaches, there was no greater friend than the man who asked the questions that enabled them to inform local sports fans regarding the finer points of the game. An understanding of the play called, the reason for that specific play or pitch presented and the love of the game and the love of high school sports continued to grow in the heart and mind of the fan. For those in the broadcast booth, the respect shown his fellow broadcasters proved a pleasant experience for those listening. The years Dick Caldwell and Cecil shared in broadcast were prime time listening.
Cecil’s voice carried a depth of meaning and an extension of enthusiasm for the game. Having invited Cecil to join the KSST crew in the press box even after he left the broadcast scene, it was apparent that he never lost a step in his broadcast finesse.
The most difficult thing is to follow one who is so good at his job. However, he never failed to encourage others who made attempt to do the work he was born to do. He was respected by those who observed his talent. However, he was loved by those who knew him. His contributions to KSST will long influence this organization. The community can be thankful to Bill Bradford for having given Cecil the opportunity to exercise his gift.
Cecil left the area and the broadcast booth several years ago, according to the calendar. It was only yesterday to those of us who heard him and were drawn into the game as Cecil crafted the words that give a mental picture of “what just happened” on the field.
In his final days, he continued to write of his experiences. He blogged about sports, weather, and his sickness. Cancer is a hateful thing. Add to that the complications Cecil faced and it made for a “fourth and long” situation. However, Cecil gave it a royal battle as he, with his wife at his side, fought tooth and toenail until the final day. He was to have been placed on hospice the day he died. He competed until the final whistle… just like he had called every game to the end.
Cecil Lamonte Savage
Cecil Lamonte Savage passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at the age of 55. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Thursday at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel.
Cecil was born September 12, 1962 to Robert Cecil and Mary Elizabeth Savage in Commerce, Tx. Survivors: Wife of 11 years, Melinda Savage; son, Evan Savage; step-son, Zach Calvert and wife, Crystal; step-son, Turner Cooper; step-son, Vincent Calvert; step-daughter, Whitney Lewis and husband, Jonny; mother, Mary Savage; grandchildren, Savannah Lewis, Lydia Lewis, Ivy Lewis and Owen Calvert; sisters, Bridgette Sims, Charlotte Savage and Regina Jacobs; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Funeral Arrangements: Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home in Fort Worth
Chess Lady Knights JV and V Volleyball Tournament
Support Ms. Hopkins County Senior at the Ms. Texas Senior Pageant
Support Patsy Roan Crist, 2017 Ms. Hopkins County Senior as she tries to win the 2017 Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant in Tyler next weekend. She’s always thankful for your support.
Tim Brown Keynote Speaker at “Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Banquet {Presented By Colorblind Ministries
Tim Brown’s new book “The Making of a Man:How Men and Boys Honor God and Live With Integrity” illustrates how a successful career in sports entertainment with the fame that can follow does not have to cost a Christian his integrity. In his talk, Brown expressed gratefulness that his raising in a Christian home and personal interest taken by Christian coaches and mentors along the way kept him from straying away from his walk. Following his keynote speech at the Fruit of the Spirit Awards Banquet on Saturday September 16, 2017, he sat down for a book signing. A long line of fans including youthful athletes were anxious to meet him and get an autographed book. Timothy Donnell Brown, a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas and Notre Dame University went on to play for the Oakland Raiders for sixteen years of his professional career. He was awarded the Heisman Trophy in 1987 and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2015. He is the only wide receiver in NFL history with both accomplishments. Today, he is on the faculty of Notre Dame, is a published author, host of a Sirius Radio show and a speaker at events across the country, as well as married to his wife Sherice since 1997 and father of their four children.
Pastor CJ Duffey of Colorblind Ministries along with Wildcat Athletic Director Greg Owens shared some opening remarks, and Kenya Duffey presented inspirational music. Then, award presentations of nine “fruit of the spirit” recognitions were made to deserving individuals who serve in our community, and a special Bobby McDonald Memorial Award presented to Kent Pate. A BBQ meal by Big Smith’s BBQ was enjoyed along with Christian Fellowship.
LOVE Willie Mae Harris
JOY Gary and Gena Jordan
PEACE Tom Sellers and Brandon Brewer
LONG SUFFERING Hopkins County JP’s Cummings and Teer
KINDNESS Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum
GOODNESS Della Abron Cleveland and Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders
FAITHFULNESS Patti Sells and Ruby Hedgecoth, cancer survivors
GENTLENESS AND MEEKNESS Mrs. Catherine Palmer
SELF CONTROL SSISD Supt. Michael Lamb
