Chamber Connection April 6, 2017
It’s time for the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Friday, April 14th at the Sulphur Springs Country Club!! We are currently accepting teams for morning tee times. The teams are first come, first served, so make sure and make your reservation today! Please see our website for more information… www.HopkinsChamber.org, or call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515.
Tanner Higgins Warrior Run is Scheduled for Saturday, April 8 and will host a Ribbon Cutting
The 5th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at Cooper Lake State Park. Before the Warrior Run begins, they will host a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at 8 a.m. Then, there will be a 5 Mile Warrior Run and a One Mile Grunt Run. The entry fee is $40 from March 27th through April 7th. The fee will increase to $50 on the day of the race for the Warrior Run, and $25 for the Grunt Run. For additional information, please visit www.tannerstonehiggins.com.
| Cross County Cowboy Church hosts Scroggins Family Benefit on Saturday, April 8th
Cross Country Cowboy Church, located at 1515 TX Hwy 19 in Sulphur Springs, will host a benefit for the Scroggins Family. Jason Scroggins was first diagnosed with brain cancer on January 18, 2013. He beat that battle but has been diagnosed again. The benefit for this family will include stew and chili by donation only starting at 4 p.m., silent auction starting at 3:00 p.m., live auction starting at 5:30 p.m., and horseshoes with a sign up at noon. To make donations, please contact Angela at (214) 755-0994, Tori at (903) 440-2588, or Richard at (469) 644-2425. 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Century 21 Hometown on Monday, April 10th Please join Century 21 Hometown on Monday, April 10th, at 4 p.m. for their 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Wow! There will be refreshments and good fellowship, so please make room on your calendar to celebrate with them. Century 21 Hometown is located at 1610 Posey Lane, Suite 101, in Sulphur Springs New location for doTERRA Essential Oils with Anita Beasley Beginning April 4th, Anita Beasley with doTERRA Essential Oils will be offering the AromaTouch technique and Bioscans at the Chanler Salon. She will also have diffusers, aromafiers, books, roller bottles, and all your essential oil needs. Call 903-335-5003 to book your appointment and begin caring for yourself and your family using safe, CPTG essential oils. Also, join us for a class on “Decreasing Seasonal Threats using Essential Oils” on Tuesday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at The Chanler Salons, 468 Shannon Road West, Suite 7B, in Sulphur Springs. For more information, call Anita Beasley at (903 335-5003.
WIC is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 13th WIC is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages one to five on Thursday, April 13th at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend, but please bring you own basket for egg gathering. WIC is located at 421 Industrial Dr. East #209 (parking lot of VF Outlet Mall) in Sulphur Springs. Please call (903) 885-2813 for more information. Eggsravaganza Egg Hunt in honor of Tessa Skeen on Saturday, April 15th There will be an Eggstravaganza Egg hunt on Saturday, April 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1318 N. Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. Enjoy a bounce house, egg hunt, hot dogs, three-legged race, face painting, and even more. Everyone is invited to join in the fun! |
Wesley United Methodist Church will host Free AARP Tax Aid on Saturdays until April 18th
Wesley United Methodist Church will host free AARP Tax Aide starting this Saturday, February 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will complete your taxes for free every Saturday and Tuesday until April 18th. Each tax preparation day will last from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church is located at 614 Texas Street in Sulphur Springs.
Hunt County Regional is offering March Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt County Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on April 20th in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. They can also help with payment resources for uninsured/income-eligible women or those who choose to pay cash. For help with payment resources please call The Bridge Breast Network at (214) 821-3820 x 21.To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Dentistry from the Heart is scheduled for April 20th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sign-ups for Dentistry from the Heart is scheduled for Thursday, April 20th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Davis Street Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. This is an opportunity for free dental care for all ages. There is limited availability, and dental care will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
It’s Time for the Hopkins County Rodeo on Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd
The Hopkins County Rodeo Committee is presenting their UPRA Membership Rodeo on April 21st and 22nd at the Hopkins County Indoor Civic Center Arena. Tickets are available at Circle E Western Store and are $10 for pre-sale tickets. Tickets are also available at the door. Children’s admission is $8, Friday night tickets are $10, Saturday night tickets are $12 and include admission to the dance featuring Monty Tipps. Make sure you put this one on your calendar. It is a wonderful event!
Reilly Spring Jamboree presents Jack’s Western Swing on Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m.
Reilly Springs Jamboree presents Jack’s Western Swing Round Up with Louise Rowe and the Texan Playboys along with Caroline Grace Wiseman and Abby Payne on Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. Reilly Springs Community Center is located at 109 CR 1439 in Sulphur Springs. For more information call Allison Phillips at (903) 348-7321 or Enola Gay at (903) 438-3568 or visit www.jackphillipsmusic.com.
Workforce Solutions is hosting a Career & Community Resource Expo on April 25th
Workforce Solutions of Northeast Texas is hosting a Career & Community Resources Expo at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Tuesday, April 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are accepting vendors on a first come first served basis with a deadline for vendors of April 10th. Exhibitor space is limited. For additional information, please call Workforce Solutions at (903) 885-7556 x 414.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Lezley Brown
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
Saltillo’s annual Kerry Garmon Scholarship Event is Saturday April 8
Karen Northcutt is not only a committee member of this year’s Kerry Garmon Memorial Scholarship Dinner and Auction, she is also a Saltillo ISD graduate and basketball standout. Karen visited the KSST studios to inform listeners and viewers about the importance of this year’s fundraising event, set for Saturday April 8 in the Kerry Garmon Gym. A Chicken and Fish Fry by A.J.’s will begin at 6pm, with tickets at the door at $20 person. Following the meal, students who were 2016 scholarship recipients will comment on how they have benefited from their scholarship awards. After that, the auction will offer dozens of unique items from handmade furniture to travel packages. Travis Mitchell, professional auctioneer and Saltillo alumni, will oversee the auction. If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation to the Scholarship Fund, you can mail a check to:
KERRY GARMON SCHOLARSHIP FUND, 150 COUNTY ROAD 3534, SALTILLO, TEXAS 75478.
And the Rangers Ticket Winners Are…
Remember… it’s first come, first served. We have eight pairs to giveaway for the April 8th and April 9th Texas Rangers Home Games. KSST is open weekdays from 8AM to 5 PM. (903) 885 3111
- Hailey Hamilton Tucker
- Kristin Bradley
- Melinda Deaton Monk
- Rebecca Liesman
- Alicia Morgan
- Susana Soto
- Maricela Resendiz
- Jessica Kultgen
Ten Hopkins County 4-H Members Place at District Contests
Ten Hopkins County 4-H members recently participated in District 4-H contests, which included 4-H members from 22 counties in Northeast Texas. The contests took place at North Central Texas College in Gainesville. Below are the results:
- Intermediate Educational Presentations:
– Savannah Allen, 1st place, Beef
– Eric Bridges, 3rd place, Open Ag/Natural Resources
– Trinity Sickles, 3rd place, Open
– Braden Lennon, 2nd place, Open FCS
- Junior Educational Presentations:
– Christian Ebel, 3rd place, Open Ag/Natural Resources
– Judah VanRijn, 4th place, Open Ag/Natural Resources
– Zia Miller, 2nd place, Safety & Injury Prevention
- Public Speaking:
– Diego Childs, 2nd place, Junior
– Elida Miller, 3rd place, Intermediate
- Share-the-Fun (talent):
– Kiara Stowater, 3rd place, vocal solo
Christian Ebel entered several photos in the District 4-H Photography contest:
- Details & Macro – Blue ribbon, Honorable mention
- Plant & Flora – Blue ribbon
- Wildlife – Blue ribbon
- Domestic animas – Red ribbon
- Catch-all – Red ribbon
- People – Red ribbon
- Nature & Landscape – White Ribbon
Moments of Illumination During Ho-Hum City Council Meeting
Sulphur Springs City Council made short work of a ho-hum agenda Tuesday night. However, there were moments of illumination.
During his report to the council, City Manager Marc Maxwell stated that the Hopkins County Courthouse has new lighting installed on the roof that will be synchronized with the lighting on Celebration Plaza and the downtown area. The lights on the courthouse were added, according to County Judge Robert Newsom, to add beauty to the historic building as well as become a complimentary piece to the city’s light shows at various times of the year. Newsom’s comments were made to KSST News several days prior to the council meeting.
The council also heard the reading of a proclamation recognizing April 4, 2017 as Recognition Day for National Service read by Mayor Emily Glass. The day recognizes volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet the needs of cities, counties, and the nation. Locally, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton McGraw were recognized for their volunteer spirit and work by Senior Corps. The McGraw’s and other volunteers demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism through service to their communities. The proclamation:
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our challenges; and
WHEREAS, the nation’s counties are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet county needs; and
WHEREAS, participants in AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our cities and nation, from educating students for jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military families to providing health services and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000 locations across the country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith-based organizations that are so vital to our county’s economic and social well-being; and
WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve, both through their direct service and by managing millions of additional volunteers; and
WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with city and county officials nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, Cities of Service, and mayors and county officials across the country for the Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service on April 4, 2017.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Emily Glass, Mayor of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, County of Hopkins, do hereby proclaim April 4, 2017, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our city; to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities.
In other action the city delayed an ONCOR rate hike for 90 days to give time to study the increase and seek relief. Residential rates would increase 11.8% for electricity delivery and commercial businesses would see an even great hike if the increase is implemented.
A $50,321.15 bid to replace water line on South Moore Street from Main Street to Belview was approved. The award was made to a Royce City company.
The appraisal district asked for a budget amendment due to legal expenses that the district has incurred. The council had told the appraisal district earlier in the budget year that the amount they requested from the city would not be enough in light of what was then a possible legal action brought against the district.
Stalking at Walmart Triggers Arrest of Local Man
Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to the Irwin Lane/Hines Drive area Tuesday morning in reference to a subject stalking a female at Walmart. Andrew Angel Garcia, 23, of Sulphur Springs was said to be hiding behind a truck when officers arrived.
As officers searched the area, a homeowner called 911 to advise that the subject, Garcia, came in the back door of their home and ran through the house. Officers found Garcia lying on the ground in front of the house. He was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail. During book-in, he stated that he had a black satchel. The satchel was found behind the house at the corner of Irwin and Hines. A name tag “Andy” from a fast food establishment was on the strap of the satchel. Inside the satchel were found two small clear plastic baggies containing a clear crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine.
Garcia is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram and Criminal Trespass of a Habitation. He is held on a total of $20,000 in bonds.
Child Pornography Found on Inmate Cell Phone
Carlos Omar Casillas
During an inventory of a cell phone belonging to Carlos Omar Casillas, 22, an inmate in Hopkins County Jail, Sheriff’s investigators found child pornography. Casillas is charged with 5 counts of Possession of Child Pornography and is being held on a $30,000 bond for each count in addition to other charges against him.
Wildcats Remain Perfect in District with Victory Over Class 5-A #3 Ranked Hallsville
The Wildcats’ baseball team used a strong pitching effort by Ryan Humphries to defeat the state’s #3 ranked Class 5A team, Hallsville, 5-1 at Eagle Stadium Tuesday night. The game featured two teams with perfect 5-0 records in district play coming in. The Bobcats also came in with an 18-2 record.
Humphries allow just a single run on only 3 hits. He struck out two and walked four. Humphries improved his record to 4-0 in district play.
The Wildcats scored their five runs utilizing eight hits. The Wildcats scored a single run in the first. Mason Buck was hit by a pitch. He moved to third on two passed balls and he scored on a Heston Golightly single. The Wildcats added two runs in the third mixing in some Eagle Stadium magic. Buck doubled and he scored when a lazy fly ball ended up falling fifteen hit behind the left fielder who lost track of the ball. Golightly ended up with a triple at third. He scored on Triston McCormick’s fly ball. The Wildcats built their lead to 5-0 in the fourth. Easton Silman walked and Michael Arnold singled. Both players moved up a base on a sacrifice bunt by Dawson Draper. Silman and Arnold scored on a Gavin Millsap single.
Hallsville narrowed the lead to 5-1 with a walk and an RBI double in the sixth. Hallsville threatened in the seventh with a walk and a single but the next hitter flied out with the last batter hitting into a game ending double play.
The Wildcats move into first place with a 6-0 record in district play. They are now 12-5-1 for the season and they have won eight straight games. The Wildcats open the second half of district play at Eagle Stadium Friday against Pine Tree. The Wildcats opened district play at Pine Tree with a 13-8 win back on March 14.
Lady Cats Win on the Road in Hallsville
The Lady Cats’ softball team won a road district game at Hallsville, 4-2 Tuesday. The win improved the Lady Cats district record to 6-2 and their season record to 19-6.
The Lady Cats did their damage early scoring single runs in the first and second and two runs in the third to take a 4-0 lead. Hallsville could only manage single runs in the third and sixth innings off of Lady Cats’ pitcher Bailey Haggerty. Haggerty struck out three. Both teams had eight hits. The Lady Bobcats committed three errors and the Lady Cats had two.
For the Lady Cats, Alli Fite and Macee Hollins each had two hits. Alyssa Abron walked three times and Jaye Doughtie and Sadie Stroud each walked once. Fite, Kristen Allen and Abron had one RBI each.
Next the Lady Cats play Pine Tree at Lady Cat Park Friday evening. The Lady Cats hope to avenge a loss at Pine Tree back on March 14.
