Paris Defeats Wildcats in Double Overtime 26-23
A Paris touchdown trumped a Wildcat field goal in double overtime and Paris defeated the Wildcats, 26-23 at Prim Stadium on Homecoming Friday night.
In the second overtime, the Wildcats salvaged a drive with a 36-yard field goal by Angel Tavera. Paris countered with a 25-yard TD run on second and ten to win the game. In the first overtime, both teams scored touchdowns and both were unsuccessful on extra points to keep the game tied. Paris scored first on a touchdown thrown by Kobe Savage. Their extra point kick blew up after a bad snap. The Wildcats got a 19-yard run from back Cor’Tavius Pruitt to tie the game. A successful extra point would have won the game but the kick was no good.
The game ended up tied at 14-14 after four quarters. The Wildcats scored twice in the first quarter as quarterback Ryan Humphries threw two TD passes, one to Landry Tyson and one to Simeon Taylor. A swinging gate run failed after the first TD but was successful after the second. Colton Allen’s run gave the Wildcats a 14-0 lead with 32 second left in quarter number one. Paris scored on runs in the second and third period to tie the game. The Wildcats missed on a field goal with 6:50 left in the fourth quarter that would have given them the lead.
The Wildcats slip to 2-1 for the season. Paris is also 2-1. The Wildcats travel to Whitehouse next Friday night at 7:30 p.m. for another non-district game The Wildcats have lost the last six times they have played Whitehouse including a 2013 area round playoff loss.
Lady Cats Lose to Hallsville; Now 0-2 in District Play
Hallsville roared into town and played like a defending district champion as they topped the Lady Cats’ volleyball team, 3-0 in Wildcats Gym on Homecoming Friday. The Lady Cats had a hard time matching Hallsville, who seemed to bring their A game to town. The score was 25-20, 25-15 and 25-19.
The Lady Cats started well in set one scoring four unanswered points but then Hallsville went on an 11 point run of their own. At one point, the Lady Cats trailed only 21-20 in set one but Hallsville scored four straight points to win 25-20. The second set went back and forth at first and at one point the score was tied at 11-11, Then Hallsville scored five straight points. The Lady Cats never got closer than 3 points and Hallsville won set two, 25-15. The Lady Cats looked poised to make a comeback in the third set as they jumped out to a 7-2 lead. Hallsville caught up at 17-17 by scoring six straight points. Hallsville closed out strongly winning set three 25-19 wrapping up the match.
Statistically for the Lady Cats, Autumn Tanton led the team in kills with 6. Erika VanBenthem and Kaylee Jefferson had 5 apiece. Anden Hammack had 17 assists. VanBenthem had 4 service aces. Jefferson led the team in digs with 9. Maggie McGlamery had 7 and Hammack 5. VanBenthem had one block solo. Mieke VanBenthem had 4 block assists and Lexie Whisenhunt had 2.
The Lady Cats are now 0-2 in district play and 17-12 for the season. They return to district play Tuesday night at Mt. Pleasant.
Paris Juniuor College – Sulphur Springs Jewelry Program
PJC JEWELRY PROGRAM: Chuck Koehler of Nashville, Tenn., a 1983 graduate from Paris Junior College’s Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, came back to the campus recently for a tour of the program. Koehler owns Anthony Jewelers in Nashville, Tenn., and CMK Co., a wholesale trade shop that specializes in custom jewelry and repair services to the jewelry industry nationwide. He was accompanied by his current employee Nic Bates, standing left, a prospective student. Here they are looking at the work of student Jaclyn Campsey along with Jewelry Instructor Serina Omori in the fourth semester classroom. Koehler is also a columnist with the national magazine Southern Jewelry News.
Hats for Hurricane Relief with Saltillo ISD BETA club
Saltillo ISD BETA club had a “Hats for Hurricane Relief” on Friday, September 1. Students were asked to donate a $1 or more to wear hats at school. Also during the week, Saltillo FCCLA took donations from teachers in exchange for being allowed to wear jeans all week. Our generous students, parents and staff stepped up and helped to raise $600.
photo courtesy of Johnna West
Game Day: Homecoming; Wildcat Football; Lady Cats’ Volleyball
It’s Homcoming on this Friday (September 15) game day and there are football and volleyball games at home. In football, the Wildcats are playing old foe Paris at beautiful Gerald Prim Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming activities are scheduled to start at around 6:40 p.m. on the field. Paris comes in 1-1 with a big win over Terrell and a big loss last week to Pleasant Grove. The Wildcats are 2-0 for the first time since 2009. They won at Sherman and over Avalon of Maryland at Prim last week. The Paris Head Coach Is Steve Hohenberger in his fifth year. He’s 1-1 against the Wildcats. Wildcats Head Coach is Greg Owens in his 12th year. He’s 6-3 versus Paris. Coach Owens can win his 80th game as Wildcats Coach Friday night. He’s 79-53 overall. Last year Paris edged by the Wildcats in Paris, 36-35. We will bring you all of the action of Wildcat football on KSST radio Friday night. We will also videotape the game for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats’ volleyball team has a very meaningful district game at home against last year’s district champs, Hallsville. The match will start at 4 p.m. The Lady Cats will be attempting to bounce back after they lost a close match in their district opener at Texas High Tuesday night. The Lady Cats did defeat Hallsville in a Garland tournament in early August. Hallsville is 1-0 in district play as they bested Marshall last Friday. They had a bye Tuesday.
Highway 11 Construction: Back at it Again
By Savannah Owens
On Friday, September 15th, TxDOT resumed work on the Highway 11 projects. Workers are putting new asphalt on the left side of the road (heading from Sulphur Springs to Commerce). Civilians should expect delays from 5-10 minutes.
“TxDOT is in charge of 80 thousand miles of roads, and repair work is completed by contractors. Problem areas that go beyond regular maintenance are bid on by contractors, TxDOT simply oversees the construction work.
Contractor AK Gillis Inc., Sulphur Springs, Texas, was awarded the contract for this project valued at more than $5.5 million. The contractor has 231 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project. This work will take place along State Highway 11 from .08 miles southeast of Hopkins-Hunt County line to 3.03 miles west of FM 2653 South. The contractor will regrade the road bed, install drainage structures, apply treated and non-treated flexible road base, repave the road surface and install pavement markings in order to widen and upgrade the roadway.” To view more on the highway 11 projects click here.
The roads are scheduled to be completed by November 2017.
SS Public Library is Flagship Library with “Second Chance” Program for Accredited High School Diploma and Career Certificate
Library Director Hope Cain proudly announces that Sulphur Springs is one of five Texas city library systems which have launched the “Career Online High School” opportunity today, September 15, 2017. Sulphur Springs joins Dallas, Houston, Grapevine and Frisco in offering the unique scholarship opportunity. Persons who qualify for the year-long course of study can complete their high school education and gain career training through a self-paced online program.
Not a GED course, the new program is a path to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate through the Cengage Company. Scholarships which cover costs are available through public libraries. According to Ms. Cain, preparation for the exciting program launch followed a year of research study on her part. She is thrilled that a “second chance” for an education is available to persons who may have dropped out of high school earlier in their life.
A “graduation day” in cap and gown and photo opportunity with scholarship sponsor will be provided for those who successfully complete the program. Anyone interested in details is asked to go to careeronlinehs.gale.com/tx
Library Director Hope Cain explains the new Career Online High School program during KSST Good Morning Show interview
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 6-12, 2017
September 6th
Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 2:37 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5556 near Alba, at approximately 3:45 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 4:45 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:18 a.m., in reference to a theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 10:08 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1900 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to the Winnsboro Police Department, at approximately 10:58 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred on FM 1647 near Winnsboro. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to the Quitman Emergency Room, at approximately 12:31 p.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on CR 1246 near Quitman. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4532 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:35 p.m., in reference to found property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 12:48 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Little River Bend near Quitman, at approximately 1:28 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. The individual was located and a Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 near Mineola, at approximately 6:34 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3581 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:58 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Jaime Harris, 33, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Assault.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2124 near Quitman, at approximately 10:03 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
September 7th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 12:24 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
At 9:09 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4250 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2422 near Mineola, at approximately 12:01 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2088 near Winnsboro; at approximately 1:24 p.m. Christopher Jones, 29, of Quitman, was arrested for Driving with License Invalid.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 1600 near Alba; at approximately 5:53 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 2388 near Alba; at approximately 6:22 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 7:51 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 3457 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:39 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1840 near Yantis, at approximately 11:06 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
September 8th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:11 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 12:15 a.m. Savannah Osborne, 27, of Longview, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated – Second Offense.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 10:14 a.m., in reference to a burglary that occurred on CR 4560 near Winnsboro. Known actors stole several items from the residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 12:35 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3419 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:53 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.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 2:06 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into the reporting party’s residence and stole several items. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7908 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:39 p.m., in reference to damaged property. A known actor damaged a retaining wall on the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2166 near Quitman, at approximately 3:41 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 64, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived, and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4529 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:01 p.m., in reference to burglary of a vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Arapaho near Quitman, at approximately 6:53 p.m., in reference to a theft. Michael Long, 57, of Quitman, was arrested for Theft of Service.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3145 near Quitman, at approximately 7:59 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s shop. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 9:24 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4636 near Winnsboro.
September 9th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3147 near Quitman, at approximately 4:04 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 8:22 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4536 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:17 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 564 near Mineola, at approximately 12:03 p.m., in reference to a dispute. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and parties were separated.
At 1:37 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
At 3:02 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4870 near Winnsboro; at approximately 3:22 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything as OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3494 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:50 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 11:11 p.m. Monty Young, 51, of Grand Praire, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
September 10th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2176 near Quitman, at approximately 3:23 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
At 9:23 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 3056 near Hawkins.
At 9:25 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154/North of FM 182.
At 10:00 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
At 12:28 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 2869 near Hawkins.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 1:09 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on FM 515 near Alba. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 1799 near Alba; at approximately 1:16 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the scene.
At 7:02 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Mineola.
At 11:34 p.m., horses were reported out on HWY 154/CR 3120 near Quitman.
September 11th
At 8:36 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37/CR 4895 near Quitman.
At 8:37 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 11 near Winnsboro.
At 8:38 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 69 near Quitman, at approximately 9:07 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:45 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:13 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2771 near Mineola, at approximately 5:07 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 5:54 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1560 near Alba, at approximately 6:35 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 9:38 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 near Winnsboro.
September 12th
At 12:33 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869/South of CR 4636.
Deputies were dispatched to Greenville Avenue near Alba, at approximately 5:14 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2944 near Alba, at approximately 6:10 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 6:40 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2290 near Mineola.
At 6:53 a.m., a pony was reported out on CR 2360 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2155 near Quitman, at approximately 7:38 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1912 near Yantis, at approximately 8:55 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. The individual was located and a Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
At 8:57 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3800 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:51 a.m., in reference to a criminal trespass. The individual was located and a Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
At 12:11 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1416 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 5:51 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 2146 near Quitman, at approximately 8:11 p.m. Jesse Barroso, 26, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3955 near Mineola, at approximately 9:40 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5675 near Alba, at approximately 11:51 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Between the dates of September 6th and September 12th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included Police Departments and Emergency Medical Services.
Total Jail Count – 147 inmates – 127 males and 20 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.
Dinner Tickets Sold Out for 3rd Annual Cattleman’s Classic & Rib-eye Roundup; LaRue Concert Free to Public
The Steak Dinner Tickets for the 3rd Annual Cattleman’s Classic & Rib-eye Roundup have sold out. A free concert featuring Stoney LaRue is open to the public with or without a dinner ticket. The concert begins on Celebration Plaza October 6th at 8 p.m. The dinner begins at 6 p.m.
The cooking contest will take place during the day with a panel of six beef industry professionals from around the state judging the ribeye cooking teams for place.
Sponsors for the event include: Brookshire’s, Texas Heritage National Bank, Sulphur Springs Live Stock Auction and Jay Hodge Chevrolet.
