Wesley United Methodist Church Invites You to Join Cave Quest
Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting their Vacation Bible School from August 1st-5th. The theme is Cave Quest-following Jesus, the light of the world! Be sure to attend for new friends, amazing experiments, spelunker sports, lip-smacking snacks, surprising adventures, incredible music and much more! It will be held from 9 am- 12 pm, with free lunches after each day. For more information call 903-885-3383 or stop by 614 Texas Street.
Hillcrest Drive/State Highway 19 Closed at KCS Railroad July 9-10
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a portion of State Highway 19 in Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County will be closed for a brief time in July.
The closure will occur so crews can rebuild the KCS railroad cross that crosses State Highway 19 approximately 1,000 feet north of the intersection of SH 19 (Hillcrest Drive) and BU 67 (Main Street). The road will be closed around this intersection from 2 a.m. July 9 (Saturday) through late evening July 10 (Sunday).
All through traffic will be detoured onto State Loop 301 or I-30 frontage roads. Signs will clearly mark the detours for through traffic, TxDOT officials said.
Motorists should pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach the detours for this work zone. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems when driving.
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Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Hosts July Events
Do you want to be a pirate? Are you Wild About Art? Would you like to come to a Tea Party? Creative and imaginative activities abound in July at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum.
Children can use their imagination as they go back in time for Time Travelers Week beginning July 5. Learning about the Caddo Indians that lived in Lamar County or making dinosaurs will be part of the week Other theme weeks in July include Outdoor Week with an opportunity to make Plant People and Superhero Week that will conclude with Pirate Day.
Daily crafts each day will focus on the theme for the week.
The Mother Daughter Tea Party on July 12 will be a time for young girls to dress and enjoy a tea party with their moms. “Wild About Art” with Lonnie Plunkett will provide a class for children interested in art on July 13, 14, and 15. Cooking may be the interest of other children so there will be Cake Decorating class offered on July 21. Kathy Erwin will teach Cake Decorating. To end the month of July, a Pirate Day with special pirate activities will be July 29. Because of the limited participants in these events, parents should call the Children’s Museum at 903-886-6055 to reserve a place for their child.
From Tea Party to Pirate Day and from Plant People to the Caddo Indians, Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is the place to challenge the creativity and imagination of children throughout northeast Texas. For additional information on any of the activities, call the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum at 903-886-6055.
Sulphur Springs City Council Meets Tuesday, July 5th
During Tuesday night, July 5th, session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, the council will consider adoption of a resolution directing public notice of intention to issue combination tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation, consider rezoning property at 1326 West Avenue and take action on two first readings of ordinances authorizing execution of certain special warranty deeds conveying properties of the City of Sulphur Springs. They will also approve board appointments to the Library and Revolving Loan Fund Committee.
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Council Room at 201 North Davis.
The following items will be discussed:
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.
3. Manager’s report will include status report of capital improvements, departmental operations, accidents and claims for the month, and a review of expenditures and revenues.
4. Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
5. Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2683, a request to rezone property located at 1326 West Avenue, being further described as Lot 19 and the north part of Lot 18 of Block 212, from Single Family to Light Commercial.
6. Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2684, authorizing the execution of that certain special warranty deed conveying certain property of the City of Sulphur Springs described therein.
7. Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2685, authorizing the execution of that certain special warranty deed conveying certain property of the City of Sulphur Springs described therein.
8. Discussion/action to consider adoption of Resolution No. 1114 directing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation.
9. Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for two one-ton trucks.
10. Discussion/action on board appointments for the Library and Revolving Loan Fund Committee.
11. Visitors and Public Forum.
12. Adjourn.
Woman Arrested Twice in Three Days
Hopkins County Deputy Scott Davis observed a vehicle with defective headlamps, tail lamps, and license plate light traveling southbound on State Highway 19 Saturday evening. His traffic stop led to the arrest of the driver and two passengers in the auto that had been stolen out of Collin County and finding a large amount of money in the front left pocket of the auto.
Anthony Wayne Sandlin, 35, of Lone Oak was the driver and passengers Samantha Marie Martinez, 18, of Lone Oak, and Charles Roy Lassiter, 39 were arrested after the Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle was confirmed by Collin County. Not only was a large amount of money found in the vehicle but also drug paraphernalia was located in the center console and a green leafy substance thought to be marijuana was found as well.
Martinez had been released on bond from Hopkins County Jail on Friday following her arrest in a narcotics investigation that led to a traffic stop. She was a passenger in an auto driven by Tamera Gayle Davis of Eustace. Davis told officers at the time of the stop that Martinez had a shoe box with narcotics—Hydrocodone, Xanax and Tramadol. The shoe box was in the passenger floorboard. Also in the auto was a suspected quantity of methamphetamine.
Independence Day Concert Picture Essay
The 25th Annual Independence Day Celebration Concert was held in Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs Saturday, July 2. The Concert was produced by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and performed by the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra. The following is a series of slideshows from the concert, featuring the crowds, the Alliance Bank Watermelon Eating Contest, the Orchestra and the Fireworks display. All photos were taken by KSST intern Steven Payne.
Heat Advisory in Effect for Area
Hopkins County and all of Northeast and North Central Texas are under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Monday, July 4th. Temperatures each afternoon will range between 95 and 100 degrees with heat index values between 104 and 108 today and Monday.
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke can quickly occur to anyone working or participating in outdoor activies.
A heat advisory means that afternoon heat index values are expected to meet or exceed 105 degrees for at least two consecutive days.
Be sure to check on persons with health problems and the elderly, who are most susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle, even for a short time. Reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear light weight or loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
Hopkins County Celebrates 25th Annual Independence Day Concert
The 25th Annual Independence Day Celebration Concert was held on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs July 2, 2016. The concert was produced by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who presented the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Douglas Bakenhus conducted the orchestra, with Bill Owens as Guest Conductor.
Before the orchestra kicked off the 240th anniversary of the United States of America, a watermelon eating contest was held by Alliance Bank next to the Veteran’s Memorial. Contestants were divided into three groups: children under 12, women, and men. The children’s category saw a three-way tie in the first round, with young 11 year old Braden Lennon from Cumby as the winner. In the women’s category, Nohelia Rios from Fairview swept away the competition with an easy victory, and a tie in the first round ended with Jorge Owns from Sulphur Springs taking home the title in the men’s category.
Also, KSST Radio gave away free American Flag kits to ten lucky winners in a drawing which was held throughout the evening. The flag kits were courtesy of KSST Radio 1230 AM and Cable TV Channel 18 and Lowe’s.
The Posting of the Colors was performed by the Hopkins County Military Coalition, and Mayor Emily Glass led the crowd in the Pledge to the Flag. The crowds were treated to a rather patriotic surprise during the final notes of the Star Spangled Banner. As final word was sung, two WWII era USAF planes flew over Celebration Plaza with flawless timing. Shortly after, the Symphony Orchestra began its Musical Program.
The Symphony Orchestra performed the familiar pieces of:
Olympic Fanfare by John Williams/ARR. Riggio
National Emblem March by E.E. Begley
Oklahoma! by Richard Rogers/ARR. Bennet
The Thunderer March by John Philip Sousa
American Medley(Sing-Along, America!) by James M. Stephenson
King Cotton March by John Philip Sousa
Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar, ARR. Cerulli
Semper Fidelis March by John Philip Sousa
Armed Forces Salute by ARR. Bob Lowden
God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood, ARR. Bob Lowden
America the Beautiful by ARR. Alfred Reed
Battle Hym by ARR. Wilhousky
1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky
God Bless America by Irving Berlin, ARR. Bruce Healey
Stars and Strips Forever by John Philip Sousa
Washington Post March by John Philip Sousa
The fireworks were launched by Honorary Detonator Rylan Brewer.
Sulphur Springs ISD Teachers Attend “Daily 5” , “Daily 3” and “Cafe” Conference
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- Read to Self,
- Work on Writing,
- Read to Someone,
- Listen to Reading,
- Word Work.
- students develop independence, stamina, and accountability;
- less time consumed by classroom management leaves more for instruction;
- the framework adapts flawlessly to district-adopted curriculum and state mandates;
- improves school wide literacy achievement; and
- behaviors of independence transfer to other content areas.”
Daily 5 has revolutionized the way teachers teach throughout the United States. Students make choices about how they learn and teachers spend more time differentiating and teaching in small groups or one- on- one than in the past. “Getting to attend the Daily 5 conference was a huge honor! The 2 sisters are the most influential forces in Education right now and being able to meet them in person and ask questions while learning directly from them was amazing. We even learned about things they didn’t have room to put in their books.” 3rd Grade SSES Teacher Laura Owens commented.
Teachers and Staff that attended the conference include:
ECLC (Early Childhood Learning Center):
Kindergarten/Transitional First Grade teachers:
Nicole Johnson Maricela Resendiz
Alejandra Santana Adriana Salas
Mary Surber Tammy Burnside
Kristen Downs Mickie Wilson
Stefanie Spinks Stacy Davis
Jennifer Moore Tammie Mattison
Tammi Humphries Miki Koon
Sonja Bolton
Sherry Finney, Principal
Cheryl Blount, Academic Specialist
Misty Teer, Literacy Support Teacher
Lamar Primary School:
First Grade: Second grade:
Trecia Back Anna Hicks
Dimitri Petty Kim Gillem
Amy Tanton Laci Ragan
Becky Shirley
Rowena Johnson–Principal
Many Fenton—Academic Specialist
Ann-Michelle Penson—Literacy Support
Bowie Primary School
First Grade: Second Grade:
Kara Argenbright Kati Adair
Karla Brown Cathy Gray
Lesli Ray Kimberly Slaughter
Millie Shultz Kassie Smith
Amanda Thompson Alison Thompson
Angi Edwards-Principal
Travis Primary School:
Rhonda Brock Amber Landers
Toni Maddox Ana Ramirez
Kim Gideon Michelle Bolton
Sarah Phillips Hannah Carrington
Kim Moore Susanna Sanchez
Yadira Preciado
Joanna Foster – Academic Specialist
Michelle Wallace – Principal
SSES (Sulphur Springs Elementary School) :
4th Grade: 3rd Grade:
Laura Smith Cris Hughes
Alyssa Payne Shelby Gammill
Shelby Harrelson Amanda Fowler
Carmen Contreras Laura Owens
Whitney Vaughan Donna Terwilliger
Jessica Gilbert Sulema Martinez
Rachel Tubb Ruth Bradshaw Starcener
Chandra Maddox Kim Coleman- 3rd Math
Jody Leeds- RTI/Testing Coordinator Ashanta Alexander-Principal
Douglas Intermediate School:
Teachers attended both Daily 5 and the CAFE training:
Megan Wiggins Holly Willis
Shelley Burton Kristin McKinney
Melissa Johnson Sonya Mathews
Natalie White Leesha Strawn
Nichole Petty Sandy Stidham
Holly Folmar, Principal
