“A Streetcar Named Desire” July 23 – 31
Home for the summer, Triston Pullen, a student at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, will be directing “A Streetcar Named Desire” to be staged at the Gospel Opry House, in six performances July 23-31. Evening performances will be at 7 p.m. and a matinee Sunday, July 26 is at 2 p.m. Proceeds from “Streetcar” will be used to fund a scholarship for a SSHS graduate in the drama department. Tickets in advance are $10 each and are available at Janeen’s Country Cottage or from Tristan at 903-335-1364. “A Streetcar Named Desire” contains adult content.
Pullen is an acting major with a minor in technical theatre with emphasis on direction. During his first year at Santa Fe, he acted in three (3) films and directed a play. He also had additional minor roles in various plays. In the Fall, he will work as an assistant director of a world premier play, “Almost Adults”.
Valdez Sentenced to 40 Years
Joe Gilbert Valdez, AKA HERRERA,ERIC LOY, NAGY,ERIC L, GONZALEZ,RAMON ARCE, GEUARA,RAMON GEUARA-JR
In a recent plea agreement, Eighth Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt sentenced Joe Gilbert Valdez to 40 years in the Texas Department of Corrections prison system. The 66-year old River Oaks Texas man was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police for continual sexual abuse of a child in Hopkins County.
Registration for the Second Summer Semester Underway at PJC
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center student Karla Martinez of Sulphur Springs, right, reviews her assignment with psychology instructor Linda Miles, left, as physics and astronomy instructor Jonathan Belew looks on. Martinez, a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and a former dual credit student, is also enrolled in A&P science. Registration for the second summer semester is underway at the campus, located at 1202 W. Houston Street.
Second Arrest in Armed Robbery
Williams
Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers arrested a second man in connection with the armed holdup of a couple at Highway 11 West and County Road 4703 just before 3 a.m. Friday. Arrested were 20-year old Demetrius Shawn Williams and 18-year old Jason Floyd Koenig.
Both men were charged with aggravated robbery before Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer. Teer set bond at $75,000 for each man
Hawgs For Dawgs Successful
The Third Annual Hawgs for Dawgs Rally raised funds July 4th for the Hearts for Life Animal Shelter in Hopkins County. Main Street was closed for the rally. KSST’s Doug Haston spoke with Lisa Ray, organizer for the event.
Hawgs for Dawgs gets Help from Car Club
Roy McCasland, Lisa Ray, Sandra McCasland
The Sulphur Springs Corvette Club continued its generosity this morning by swinging by the Hawgs for Dawgs event at Muddy Jake’s this morning and dropping off a check for $500 that will benefit the Hearts of Life Animal Shelter. Roy McCasland and wife Sandra are pictured presenting a check to the Hawgs for Dawgs coordinator Lisa Ray.
“Updated” King Joins ETBU Football Staff
Chuck King
A former Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat assistant and then head football coach will join his nephew, and a former Wildcat player, as they coach on the college level together. Not only as a football coach but as a committed Christian, Chuck King will make a strong addition to King’s nephew Josh Eargle’s staff. Eargle is head coach at East Texas Baptist University. King will be one of three new additions to the staff.
King will work with defensive linebackers and special teams. He is a part-time assistant but wants it that way. “Josh changed the defense for this next season,” King said as he pointed out the strength for the Tigers has been their offense.
Another of the additions to the team this year is a friend that King has coached with and against in the past. Scott Highsmith, who coached with Mike Leach at Tech and came to ETBU from Southwest Oklahoma, was one of the first to develop the spread offense. King said Highsmith was looking for a solid program to complete his coaching career. Both Highsmith and King think ETBU will be developing that program. King praised the academic leadership at ETBU as well as the athletic program.
The experience of coaching in the East Texas area and his knowledge of the game, especially defense, will assist not only with the performance of the team on the field but also with recruiting players for the future. A number of East Texas student/athletes are on the Tiger team for next season including Garret Hood, a 6-3, 230 lb, sophomore from Sulphur Springs. King said he continues to have contacts with coaches across the area but his primary work in recruiting will be on campus. He said the staff has done a great job recruiting this year and his work in Spring practice gives him confidence for this next season.
East Texas Baptist football plays Division III in the American Southwest Conference against McMurry, Belhaven, Mary Hardin-Baylor, Hardin-Simmons, Sul Ross State, Howard Payne, Southwestern, and Louisiana College. ETBU is coming off a 1-4 conference season with a 4-6 overall record for 2014. This past year was the first year the team won four (4) games on their home field, Ornelas Stadium, since 2003. ETBU revived their football program in 2000.
Eargle will enter his third year as head coach at the Baptist school.
Brashear Baptist Church 4th of July Celebration
Brashear Baptist Church invites everyone to join their 4th of July Celebration. The event starts at 6 PM at the Family Life Center.
Paster David Burns Welcomes You.
Trixie is Ready for New Home
This week’s featured dog from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is Trixie, a seven year old lab and hound mix. She has spent just about her entire life at Hearts of Life. Volunteer Deborah Balkcom says there are some advantages to adopting an older dog. Trixie is past the shoe chewing stage. She’s a laid back dog that gets along well with other dogs. To adopt Trixie call Hearts of Life Animal Shelter at 903 439-5019.
Newsom Seeks Commissioner Precinct 1 Nomination
Maci Newsom
Maci Newsom of Hopkins County announced today her candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 1 in the Republican primary.
Newsom was born and raised in Hopkins County. She is a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and Columbus State University. Mrs. Newsom is married to Jonathan Newsom, also born and raised in Hopkins County, and is the proud mother of their two children, Noah, who is eight years old and Anna-Claire, who is six. Her family resides in Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Newsom’s parents, Glenn and Leeta Mattison, and her husband’s parents, Judge Robert and Robbie Newsom, also live in Sulphur Springs. .
Maci and Jonathan were an active duty military family for eleven years. After leaving the military, they returned to Hopkins County and immediately immersed themselves into the community they love. Mrs. Newsom has held her Texas State Insurance License for fifteen years. Maci and Jonathan own a general practice Law Firm on North Davis Street in Sulphur Springs where she works as Office Manager. She also serves as the Vice-President of the Hopkins County Republican Women’s Club, and will serve as the club’s President during the upcoming election year. She is also the Treasurer for Bright Star Baseball.
In announcing her candidacy, Mrs. Newsom adds, “If I have the privilege of being elected Commissioner of Precinct 1, I will focus all of my energy into making Hopkins County an even greater place to live and raise our families. And while I won’t guarantee that I will be able to fix every road, I can promise to represent the citizens of Hopkins County to the best of my ability. I will work hard and be accessible and available to the residents of Precinct 1. Hopkins County is my home, and I am looking forward to having the opportunity to serve the community I love so dearly.”
