Net Bio’s Concert and Cookoff on Oct 6 is All About Beef !
If you enjoy a sizzlin’ steak, then you are part of the beef industry in Texas. NETBIO stands for Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization, and through it’s programs and sponsorships, offers numerous ways for beef producers to improve their operations and their profits. According to Missy McClure, Entertainment Committee chair, beef producer and local realtor, one of these programs actually brings beef lovers together with beef producers for a delicious, competitive event called the “Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup” Steak Cook-off. The third annual event is set for October 6, 2017, so plan to be downtown on Celebration Plaza for a steak dinner at 6pm followed by a free concert at 8pm by Stoney LaRue. In fact, the public is invited all afternoon to stroll around and meet the Ribeye Roundup steak chefs and their teams, many coming from out of state to compete. There will be sites for 37 different cooking teams to turn out their best efforts to win the Championship. Following that afternoon’s judging, steak chefs will then get ready to custom cook your steak when you take your seat for dinner at 6pm. Tickets are $25 and includes ribeye, baked potato, salad and dessert. You can purchase tickets at Texas Heritage National Bank and at Brookshire’s of Sulphur Springs. VIP tables are also available. Also during the day, local beef producers may attend an educational meeting with guest speaker inside the Hopkins County Courthouse.
If you are interested in entering a steak cooking team, you can find view rules and entry form on Facebook.com/ribeyeroundup. With questions about the Cattleman’s Classic, steak cookoff and concert, contact any NETBIO member or Dwyatt Bell at Texas Heritage National Bank, 903-438-2000.
Corporate sponsors for the event include Brookshire’s, Texas HNB, Jay Hodge Chevrolet and Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.
Stoney Larue Headlines NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup
Stoney Larue will headline the NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup Friday, October 6, 2017 at Celebration Plaza. The Cook Off, Dinner, and Concert features a $25 per plate 15 oz ribeye, baked potato, salad, and dessert. VIP tables which include meet and greet passes with Stoney Larue and dinner cooked by the grand champion are available.
The 8 p.m. concert featuring Larue is free. Tickets for the dinner may be purchased at Texas Heritage Bank and Brookshire’s in Sulphur Springs.
Debs, Ponytails, Sweeties Teams Headed to World Series July 28, 2017
Hopkins County Softball teams have had great success during the 2017 Summer Season. Three age divisions hosted State tournaments at Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs during mid-July, and all three won their Championship games. The Debs, Ponytails and Sweeties have earned the chance to compete at Nationals or World Series in Dixie League Softball, and will begin play on July 28 in other states. The Belles age division competed in the state tourney in another location, and the Hopkins County Darlings competed into the District level.
The Hopkins County Debs, ages 16-18, are headed to Alexandria, Louisiana. The senior-age team is coached by Warren Mitchell, Arvin Hillis and Leanna Brantley.
The Hopkins County Sweeties, ages 5-6 are also headed to Alexandria Louisiana. The Sweeties are coached by Tanner Ragan, Geoff Thompson and Andy Taylor and Ladarius Harrison.
The Hopkins County Ponytails, ages 11-12 are headed to Sumter, South Carolina for the final weekend of July. Their coaches are Brent Tanton, Chris Adair and Tonya Hurley.
RED TEAM, Hopkins County Debs BLUE TEAM Hopkins County Ponytails
Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Hopkins and Delta Counties Until 10 p.m. Sunday, July 23
A severe thunderstorm warning from 8:56p.m. until 10 pm. has been issued for Hopkins, Hunt, Delta, and Collin Counties. Winds with gusts to 60 mph and hail half inch to penny size is possible.
This includes I-30 between mile marker 79-142
Last Days for Big Hilton Points Bonus
As many seasoned travelers know, obtaining extra “points” through a credit card sign-up is a great way to get a jump start on free travel or enjoy perks from a hotel chain. One recent development is with the Hilton brand of hotels and their agreement with American Express. Previously, Hilton had partnered with both Amex and Citibank, but have recently decided to end their relationship with Citibank at the end of 2017. This will cut the number of cards that you can apply for from four down to two. Of course, Amex may expand their offering in the future, but the Citibank cards that earn Hilton Honors Points, will no longer be available. As a Hilton Honors member, you can enjoy many perks by being loyal to the Hilton brands, which include Hampton Inn, DoubleTree, and many other properties. Below is a limited offer that will let new Amex Surpass cardholders easily earn 100,000 Honors points (redeemable at over 4,600 properties worldwide), after the cardholder meets the initial spending requirement. This Amex Surpass 100K offer will end 7/26/17. If you access the same offer through the American Express site the bonus is only 75,000 points. By having this credit card, you also enjoy instant “Gold” status which gives you free breakfast for many stays and other perks as well. This is a great bonus for folks that travel infrequently. You do not have to be a current Hilton Honors member to apply for this card, but current Hilton Honors members (that don’t currently have this credit card) may apply and receive the bonus points. You must use the link by clicking on the ad below to get the higher sign-up bonus. After clicking on the link, be sure and read all of the Rates & Fees as well as the other Benefit information supplied by Amex.
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Dressage for a Cause – Benefiting Shadow Ranch
By Savannah Owens
The North East Texas (NETX) Dressage Club is hosting a three day Clinic and Competition, July 21st through 23. The event is benefiting the Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. Pam Richardson with Shadow Ranch talked to KSST about Shadow Ranch. Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center helps kids and adults with disabilities or disabling situations through horse therapy.
Richardson explained the healing benefits horses bring to patients, “We’ve been able to see first steps and hear first words.” Relationships with horses seem to unlock patients in areas that other therapy can’t. “Interaction is really good, and you can see the children bond with the horses.” She explained that each patient is matched with a particular horse based on need , temperament and personality. The horses can help kids and adults with confidence, “balance, and strength.” She continued. “The horses have to have big, loving, hearts and we’ve trained them to be able to handle a variety of situations including [patient] meltdowns and seizures.” “The horses have been trained know to come to a complete stop, and be very still while the Shadow Ranch staff properly solves the problem”. Shadow Ranch is committed to meeting their patients needs at every level. “Some kids are afraid to ride, and that’s okay, we work with grooming and petting the horses too.”
The North East Texas (NETX) Dressage Club”s three day event highlights the heroes of Shadow Ranch by focusing on the artistry of dressage which is the art of riding and training a horse in a manner that develops obedience, flexibility, and balance. Dressage enables the horse and rider to act as one in manner and movement.
Saturday’s event began at 8:00 am and ended at 5:00 pm . The Clinic portion was similar to a training session where Kristen Currie and Doreen Atkinson worked one on one with the different scheduled riders and horses, helping them perfect their dressage routines, and was done in the arena part of the civic center. It was a learning and teaching portion, held simultaneously with the competitions.
The schooling show competitions which included western dressage and coach-driving competitions,were held in the outdoor arena. Sunday’s agenda includes Clinics, Schooling shows, and other competitions! Events start at 8:00 a.m. – don’t miss it!
Competitions on Saturday included over 15 different horses and riders competing in the events. Spectators enjoyed seeing a range in techniques and style as well as various breeds of horses and miniature horses. The competitors impressively guided the horses around the arena while the judges scored each one. Winning horses were given ribbons, which several owners placed on the horse’s stall.
In addition to the event, there was a silent auction and giveaways. Spectators also enjoyed various concessions and the equine vendor section. Consumers found tables laden with horse related items such as: blankets, grooming supplies, bits, and etc. Local artist Gail Finger, sold hand painted chaps, boots and jackets along with her signature paintings.
Check out some pictures from the event!
Aviation History: VC-137C 72-7000. Boeing 707-353B.
The included information comes from local Sulphur Springs resident Tony Hughes. Mr Hughes worked on, performed engine run up, pre-flight/post flight and flew as an aircraft mechanic observer on FCF’s (functional check flight) at the Greenville, Tx. plant, formerly known as TEMCO. The Greenville plant started as Temco (Texas Engineering & Manufacturing Co.) then changed to Ling-Temco Electronics, Inc. in 1960, then Ling-Temco-Vought, Inc. in 1961. The company then changed it’s name to LTV Electrosystems, Inc. in 1965, then E-Systems, Inc. in 1972. A merger changed the name to Raytheon E-Systems in 1995, and now the company has been managed by L-3 Communications since 2002.
The Lion King Jr Delivers Wholesome Entertainment
By Savannah Owens
The Lion King Jr. play was terrific! All the kids are very talented actors and singers! Alex Walker did a wonderful job playing the villainous Scar, delivering his lines in a believable and seemingly-experienced way. Grace Mansfield and Savannah Deterding were hilarious as Timon and Pumbaa and kept the audience laughing all night long. Kiara Stowater sang a beautiful melody as Nala.
There was a touching scene between Ben Braddy as Mufasa and Zeek Deterding as Young Simba when they sang about the stars, and Ben picked Zeek up at the end, as a father would playfully pick up his son. There was even a part where the lions captured (non-violently) a baby antelope and carried him off stage.
Overall this play is a perfect family outing with something everyone can enjoy! Don’t miss the final performance Sunday at 2:00 pm. For more information about the play click here.
Dixie Ponytails Fundraiser Saturday at 5 p.m.; Play in World Series in South Carolina
Hopkins County Dixie Ponytails Head Coach Brent Tanton said the strength of his state champion and World Series bound team is its’ defense. He said they put a lot of time and effort into it. The local Ponytails won the state championship in front of hometown fans at Coleman Park last weekend. They will now be heading to the Dixie Ponytails World Series in Sumpter, South Carolina July 29-August 2. Coach Tanton said he is excited to be taking 12 girls to South Carolina to represent Hopkins County and the city of Sulphur Springs.
He said the state tournament was very competitive and he added they had to go through the toughest bracket. He called Winnsboro their toughest competition. Coach Tanton said he used three pitchers to keep them fresh. The pitchers are Crimson Bryant, Denver Wyatt and Sailon Adair. Defensive standouts include shortstop Jadyn Harper, third baseman Sailon Adair, second baseman Alexis Tanton, first baseman Josie Howard, centerfielder Emily Soto and leftfielders Tia Nash and Lani Hurley. Coach Tanton said Emily Soto had a big state tournament with the bat. Other hitters of note included Jadyn Harper, Crimson Bryant and slap hitters Alexis Tanton, Josie Howard and Sailon Adair.
The Ponytails are having a fundraiser Saturday starting at 5 p.m. on the downtown plaza at as they will be having a barbeque cookoff. Coach Tanton said most if not all the girls have never been to a world series. They will also be flying to South Carolina, most for the first time. Coach Tanton is assisted by Chris Adair, a veteran of some world series games, and Tonya Hurley.
SSISD Board of Trustees Regional Nominees for TASA Board Awards
Sulphur Springs ISD trustees are one of sixteen Texas school district boards of trustees have been selected as regional nominees for the 2017 TASA School Board Awards.
The regional nominees for 2017 Outstanding School Board of the Year are:
| Region | School District | Nominating Superintendent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lasara ISD | Sara Alvarado |
| 3 | Wharton ISD | Tina Herrington |
| 4 | Galena Park ISD | Angi Williams |
| 5 | Hardin-Jefferson | Shannon Holmes |
| 7 | Longview ISD | James Wilcox |
| 8 | Sulphur Springs ISD | Michael Lamb |
| 10 | Royse City ISD | Kevin Worthy |
| 11 | Mansfield ISD | Jim Vaszauskas |
| 12 | Killeen ISD | John Craft |
| 13 | Dripping Springs ISD | Bruce Gearing |
| 16 | Canadian ISD | Kyle Lynch |
| 17 | O’Donnell ISD | Cathy Palmer |
| 18 | Coahoma ISD | Amy Jacobs |
| 18 | Alpine ISD | Rebecca Watley |
| 20 | Center Point ISD | Cody Newcomb |
| 20 | Southwest ISD | Lloyd Verstuyft |
Texas school superintendents who belong to TASA and meet other criteria may nominate their boards of trustees for the TASA School Board Awards. Committees of TASA members organized by Texas’ regional education service centers review the nominations and select up to two school boards for consideration for the state-level awards: one with fewer than 1,000 students and one with 1,000 or more students.
TASA’s School Board Awards Committee will meet in late July to select up to five of the nominated boards to be recognized as Honor Boards. Those finalists will be interviewed at the TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas October 6-8, and one will be named Outstanding School Board of the Year during that event.
