Game Day: Lady Cat Volleyball; Wildcat Team Tennis
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team and the Wildcats’ team tennis squad are in action on this Tuesday game day.
The Lady Cats go on the road seeking their first district win of the season. They have opened district play with losses to two of the district’s top teams, Texas High and Hallsville. The Lady Cats take on the Lady Tigers of Mt. Pleasant on the road Tuesday night. The Lady Cats are 17-12 for the season. There will be a freshman game at 4:30 p.m. with a JV game to follow at 5:30 p.m. and then the varsity match at around 6:30 p.m.
Meanwhile the Wildcats’ team tennis squad travels to Texarkana to play always tough Texas High Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. The Wildcats come in with a win and a loss in district play. Last Tuesday the Wildcats defeated Marshall at home, 14-5. The Wildcats have a 2-7 season record.
Blue Santa Will Kick Off 2017 Christmas Drive in Sulphur Springs on Oct. 16, 2017
A Blue Santa organizational meeting was held at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, and some important dates were released for the charitable drive to benefit Empty Stocking. You will begin to see Blue Santa barrels at Lowe’s and other Sulphur Springs retailers starting October 16, and eventually three dozen barrels will be placed for collections of toys. You’re invited to drop toys into these barrels when you are shopping. A community-wide collection drive for Empty Stocking will be held on Lowe’s parking lot on Monday and Tuesday December 4 and 5, early in the same week as the Lions Club Christmas Parade. The Lowe’s collection event will offer food and fun attractions for children to enjoy, so families are asked to bring toys for the drive and help your children learn the importance of giving to others less fortunate. An application process for families to request Empty Stocking assistance for toys at Christmas will begin around November 1, with CanHelp handling the application process. Distribution Day of toys will be held around the second week of December, so that parents with approved applications can pick up the toys for their children’s Christmas presents.
The 2017 Blue Santa drive is a community-wide effort involving volunteer assistance from Police, Sheriff and Fire Departments, Legacy Hospice, local radio stations, CanHelp, and Lowe’s as a major sponsor.
Winnsboro Police Report September 11-17, 2017
Winnsboro police made no arrests during the September 11-17, 2017 report period. They did investigate a no injury, minor three vehicle accident September 12th in the 200 block of East Coke Road, issue 21 citations, 48 warnings, and respond to 172 calls for service.
Dinner Bell Menu For September 20, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
September 20, 2017
Smoked Sausage
Red Beans and Rice
Fried Cabbage
Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Jalapeños
Surprise Cookies
Cottage Cheese Gelatin Sugar Free Dessert
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.
