Lady Cats, Wildcats Begin Week Against Hallsville
When building his program at Sulphur Springs, Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman started by teaching defense. Later he turned his attention to offense. Coach Chapman said his team spends about an hour and a half working on defense at every practice. The rest of the district is beginning to notice. A Marshall team undefeated in district and with a record better than .500 managed only 13 points against the Lady Cats. Texas High was held to 37 and Longview to 41. Friday night Greenville’s Lady Lions had only 20. In Friday’s game, the Lady Cats took the Lady Lions out of their offense with 22 steals and 35 deflections. Coach Chapman said deflections lead to steals which lead to baskets. He was also pleased that all nine players on the team scored. The Lady Cats, 4-1 in district play, are tied for first place with Hallsville and Longview. The Lady Cats host Hallsville in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Wildcats Assistant Basketball Coach Philip Manning wondered if the Wildcats might have a tough time of it Friday night at Greenville. While talking with Lions Coach Marcus Smith before the game, he learned that the Lions were coming off an emotional high. Tuesday night the Lions defeated a strong Longview team by five points at home after trailing by 15 points at the half. Smith also said the Lions’ practices the next two days were their best of the year. Still Coach Manning said the Wildcats outscored the Lions after one quarter 20-16 and led at the half 35-30. He said the Wildcats took a big lead during the third quarter and then held on as the Lions made a strong fourth quarter run. The Wildcats took at 72-65 win. The win gave the Wildcats a 1-2 district record that puts them in a tie for fourth place. They’ll face Hallsville Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. The Bobcats, also 1-2, are also coming off an emotional high as they defeated Mt. Pleasant at the buzzer on the road Friday night. Coach Manning said Hallsville is a tough place to play.
Wildcat Soccer 1-2-1 Following Forney Tourney
The Wildcats’ soccer team won one, lost two and tied one as they opened the regular season in a Forney tournament Thursday and Friday.
The Wildcats began Thursday with a 1-1 tie with Carrollton Newman Smith. Chris Espinoza scored the Wildcats goal.
Later in the day the Wildcats defeated Royse City, 2-1. Espinoza scored again and the Wildcats also got a goal from Gerardo Arellano.
On Friday, the Wildcats lost two matches by a single goal each time. The Wildcats lost to Forney, 2-1 and to College Station, 1-0.
ZBA Considers Starbucks Sign
Tuesday, the Sulphur Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. The board will discuss and take action on a variance for signage at 1320 South Broadway and at 1111 West Industrial Drive. The two items are hold overs from the December meeting that didn’t happen due to lack of a quorum. Last week, during the January City Council meeting, the council appointed a new member and two alternates to the board to assist in having a quorum for meetings.
The property owners at 1320 South Broadway, N3 Realty in Southlake, are seeking a variance to the city sign ordinance. They are wanting a sign 85 ft high. The city sign ordinance allows signs to be only 24 feet high. City staff is in favor of the variance.
The ZBA board does not just provide recommendations to the city council but actually has the power to make decisions.
Como-Pickton CISD Considers Security Gating
Como Pickton Consolidated School board of trustees meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the Como-Pickton Conference Center, 13017 Texas Highway 11 East in Como. Along with the financial audit, they will consider purchase of a Suburban, consider security gating, and the purchase of Cop Sync and Cop Sync 911. The annual Superintendent’s evaluation, contract and compensation will be discussed in executive session.
SSISD School Board January Meeting Monday
Sulphur Springs ISD Board will meet in regular session Monday at 6 p.m. in the Administration Board Room, 631 Connally Street. January is School Board Appreciation Month and board members will be honored during the public forum time. During the session, the board will take action on a request for maximum class size waiver, and the annual financial and compliance report for 2015. Reports regarding the head start program, civic center renovation, filing dates for the May school board trustee election, and changes to the DAEP placement of high school students will also be heard. In Executive Session, the Board will discuss and consider the Superintendent’s contract extension and compensation following the annual evaluation, a regular January item.
Hopkins County Commissions’ Court Monday Regular Meeting
Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court meets Monday morning at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom in the County Courthouse. The court will consider paying election workers for training at the rate of $8 per hour up to four hours, a final plat for Country Club Estates, and for Precinct 2 to add five roads to the county inventory in Honey Suckle Creek Estates. Also under consideration is waste product issues, proper signage and weapons at the courthouse, weight enforcement on county roads, and FEMA Aid Relief Procedures. Several other items are also posted to the agenda.
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
DATE: Monday, January 11th, 2016
PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church
St., Sulphur Springs, TX.
I. Invocation
II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag
A. AMERICAN FLAG:
B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And
Indivisible.”
The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action:
The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal And/Or Personnel Matters.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1) The Court To Declare A Quorum.
2) Consent Agenda.
i) Approve Previous Meeting Minutes.
a) Regular Meeting – 12-22-15
3) The Court To Consider Citizens Comments.
4) Other County Business.
i) The Court To Consider Approving Paying Election Workers For Training At The Rate Of $8.00 Per Hour Up To Four (4)
Hours.
ii) The Court To Consider Approving An Application By Four Tee, L.L.P. For Final Plat Of Country Club Estates.
iii) The Court To Consider Approving Commissioner Odell, Precinct #2, To Take In The Following Roads In The Honey Suckle
Creek Estates Phase III Subdivision And Add To The County Road Inventory: Ely Dr., Shawn Dr., Katrina Dr., Coyote Creek
Dr., And Wylie Dr.
iv) The Court To Consider Discussion/Approval Of Supplemental Coverage Insurance Proposal.
5) The Court To Consider Approving Budget Amendments And Line Item Transfers.
6) The Court Will Consider And Act On Payment Of Bills, Revenues And Expenses And Financial Statements.
7) The Court To Consider Approving Grants.
8) The Court To Consider Accepting Donations.
9) The Court To Consider Contracts.
10) The Court Will Consider And Act On Personnel Matters.
11) The Court To Consider Disposal Of Asset Request.
12) The Court To Approve Resolutions And Proclamations
13) The Court To Consider Waste Product Issues.
14) The Court To Consider OSSF Septic Issues.
15) The Court To Consider Environmental Law Enforcement
16) The Court To Consider Proper Signage And Weapons In The County Courthouse.
17) The Court To Consider County Road Standards And Procedures.
18) The Court To Consider Subdivision Regulations.
19) The Court To Consider Weight Enforcement On County Roads.
20) The Court To Consider FEMA Aid Relief Procedures.
21) Executive Session: Consultation With Legal Counsel On Matters Protected By The Attorney/Client Privilege Pursuant To Section
551.071, Government Code.
22) The Court To Reconvene To Open Session, Discussion/Action To Be Taken On The Subject(s) Discussed In Executive Session.
23) The Court To Adjourn.
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Taylor Begins Stint as PJC Basketball Coach
Coach Robert “Bobby” Taylor and wife Janell
Robert “Bobby” Taylor is started as Paris Junior College’s men’s basketball coach on Jan. 8, replacing Coach Bilal Batley.
Taylor comes to PJC after having served as assistant coach of the men’s basketball team at Texas A&M University – Commerce since 2011.
“Coach Batley stepped down as head men’s basketball coach on Jan. 7 for personal reasons. We respect and support his decision,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “We were very fortunate to be able to bring Coach Bobby Taylor in as the head coach. Coach Taylor was able to make arrangements at Texas A&M University – Commerce to take over the PJC team on Thursday. We welcome Coach Taylor and his wife Janell back to PJC.”
Taylor served as assistant coach of the PJC men’s basketball team in 1996-98, working under former coach Bill Foy. While at PJC, he recruited and coached DeJuan Brown, who was named the 2001 NAIA National Player of the Year.
“I feel very excited; I feel like I’m coming home,” said Taylor. “It’s been 20 years and I’m seeing a lot of the same faces. I’m really blessed to have this opportunity to lead Dragon basketball. At TAMU-C we’ve had a long line of PJC players – even before my time there, I know from when I was an assistant at PJC there’s always been that pipeline. So I have familiarity with the program and former head coach Chuck Taylor is a friend of mine. The ‘marriage’ between PJC and TAMU-C is natural and those guys come in academically as well as athletically prepared.”
At TAMU-C Taylor helped lead the Lions to a 24-8 overall record during the 2014-15 season, as well as winning the 2014-15 LSC Tournament Championship and appearing in the NCAA Tournament. In the last two seasons the Lions had a 43-17 overall record.
Taylor developed two players currently affiliated with the NBA: Devondrick Walker with the San Antonio Spurs and Darrell Williams with the Chicago Bulls. Williams was the 2015 LSC Player of the Year, LSC Newcomer of the Year, First Team All-LSC, NCAA South Central Region Player of the Year, NCAA First Team All-South Central Region, NCAA First Team All-American and TABC Small College Player of the Year.
Solid Start for Lady Cats soccer
The Lady Cats’ soccer team is off to a very solid start for 2016. After two days of a Terrell tournament, the Lady Cats have a season record of 3-1. All three of their wins have been by shutout and they have allowed only 2 goals in four games. The Lady Cats shutout Lindale, 3-0 and Hunstville, 1-0 Thursday. They split two games Friday losing a close one to host Terrell, 2-1 before getting back in the win column with a 4-0 win over Dallas Conrad. The Lady Cats will continue play in the Terrell tournament on Saturday.
Lady Cats Tied for First; Dominate Greenville
The Lady Cats’ basketball team got off to another very strong start on their way to a dominating 64-22 win over Greenville in Wildcats Gym Friday night.
The Lady Cats scored the game’s first nine points and led 22-2 after the first quarter. The second quarter was more of the same as the Lady Cats led 36-4 at the half. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 18 points and Lexie Moore scored 11. Imani Taylor, Tori Moore and Daieyshia Pruitt had 7 points each. The Lady Cats played stifling defense with 22 steals and 35 deflections. Sadavia Porter led the team with 7 steals and 10 deflections. The Lady Cats hit 48% of their shots.
The Lady Cats are now 4-1 in district play and are tied for first place. They are 17-5 for the season. The Lady Cats will welcome Hallsville to town next Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Wildcats Defeat Greenville for First District Win
The Wildcats’ basketball team claimed their first district win of the year with a 72-65 win at Greenville Friday night. The Wildcats improved to 1-2 in district play and 8-11 for the season. The Wildcats were led by Ke’Ontae Dunn and Keaston Willis with 22 points each. Garrett Jones also chipped in 11 points. Next the Wildcats travel to Hallsville Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.
