Wreaths Across America Honors TX Serviceman 80 Years After Heroic Act
Wreaths Across America Honors “The Four Chaplains”
On Friday, Feb. 3rd, Wreaths Across America remembers the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – Friday, Jan. 20, 2022 – On Friday, Feb. 3rd, 2023, Wreaths Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special live event at 1 pm EST, from the nondenominational Balsam Valley Chapel and balsam tip lands located in the Downeast Region of Maine. This event is open to the local public and will be streamed on the organization’s Official Facebook Page and on Wreaths Across America Radio.

On January 23, 1943, the U.S.A.T. Dorchester left New York harbor bound for Greenland carrying over 900 officers, servicemen and civilian workers. The ship was a coastal passenger steamship requisitioned and operated by the War Shipping Administration (WSA) for wartime use as a troop ship. The ship was transiting the Labrador Sea when it was torpedoed by a German U-boat (U-233) on February 3, 1943. The ship sank and 675 people on board lost their lives. Amidst the chaos to save 230 lives four chaplains guided soldiers trapped below deck to escape hatches and gave away their life jackets to save others on that fateful day. When the chaplains had done all they could, they linked arms to pray and sing hymns as the Dorchester slipped beneath the waves.

About Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.
For more information or to sponsor a wreath please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Statewide Partnership Fights to End Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, TxDOT join forces to raise awareness and dispel myths
AUSTIN — First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott has partnered with state agencies including the Texas Department of Transportation this month to raise awareness about human trafficking and help Texans learn how to combat the crime.
Victims of human trafficking come from across society, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status or hometown. Tackling the issue takes a variety of state agencies working together to raise awareness and provide educational opportunities on how to spot the signs and how to report trafficking activity.
“It is crucial that the State of Texas collaborates to raise awareness, increase our vigilance, and report signs of this horrendous crime,” said First Lady Abbott. “These victims are not invisible when we learn to look for the signs of suspected abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. Working together, we can all help to end this injustice.”
“TxDOT plays a critical role in this fight as traffickers utilize our infrastructure to commit this crime,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said. “We’re training our employees to spot it in rural, suburban and urban communities across the state. It’s important that we all work together to look for the signs because it can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.”
TxDOT trains employees to identify instances of human trafficking, and as recently as October 2022, TxDOT staff at the Gainesville Travel Information Center assisted two people who identified themselves as victims of human trafficking. The victims had walked inside after running out of gas, and TxDOT staff connected them with law enforcement.
Through its Human Trafficking Work Group, TxDOT has also helped raise awareness through multiple education efforts. These include participating in #WearBlueDay on social media and in the office, creating and providing educational resources like flyers and wallet cards, listing common signs of trafficking, and how to report any suspicious activity while on or off the job through iWatchTexas.
Texas consistently has the second highest number of calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline (888-373-7888) every year. TxDOT has 12,000 employees spread out across the state. With that many people working together, we can make a difference.
For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at [email protected] or (512) 463-8700.
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Wildcats Powerlifting Finishes 2nd at Season-Opening Meet

Coach Bret Page and his boys had themselves a solid outing in their season opener.
Wildcats powerlifting placed second in a crowded meet of talented programs. finishing only behind host Lindale.
Logan Lowrance won his weight class of 114, squatting 260, benching 160 with a dead lift at 245.
Max Williamson at 123 also won his weight class, lifting 330/210/375 in Lindale. Riley Isaac finished second in the weight class.
The 148 weight class was especially crowded, with three Wildcats placing fourth through sixth. Kyshaun John did the best of the three at fourth, squatting 350, with dead lifts of 380.
Braham Banuelos and Cristobal Torres placed fifth and sixth in 148.
In the 165 weight class, Trentin McKinney got third, lifting 330/215/370.
Zach Clark (181) finished fifth.
Another athlete from Sulphur Springs, Matt Mitchell, won the 198 weight class, squatting 550. benching 330 and dead lifting 490.
Two more Wildcats in Mitchell’s weight class (198), Andrew Nathan and Cameron Jefferson, finished sixth and seventh, respectively.
Lastly Sean Dial, in 308, finished second lifting 560/340/520.
Cumulating 38 points, Sulphur Springs placed second as a team behind host Lindale.
Next up, Coach Jeter and Wildcats powerlifting head to nearby Paris for their second competition.
That meet begins Thursday, Jan. 26 at 4 P.M.

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Paris District Road Report for Jan. 23, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 23, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
The eastbound US 82 exit ramp to US 75 will be closed beginning Thursday, Jan. 26, in order for crews to make the connection of the new exit ramp to US 82 and the frontage roads. Motorists traveling eastbound on US 82 are advised to use the FM 131 / Travis Street exit (Exit 641) and follow the eastbound frontage road to access US 75.
North Travis Street (FM 131) is closed to through traffic at the US 75 intersection in order for crews to work on the new southbound US 75 bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to take the frontage roads to Taylor Street and Washington Street as a detour. The intersection is expected to reopen to thru traffic on March 3, weather permitting.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop. Traffic on the frontage roads is asked to pay attention to the advanced warning signs and new stop signs, and approach the intersection prepared for a stop there.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 are closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around these intersections.
Eastbound Lamar Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to eastbound Lamar Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
Westbound Houston Street traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Washington Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to westbound Houston Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
These switches will allow crews to reconstruct the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Lamar and Houston Streets. The US 75 northbound frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the northbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
For southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. The West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route. Mainlane traffic has been switched to the new concrete section between Lamberth Street and SH 56. The intersection of Washington Street on the west side of FM 1417 is closed to traffic in order for crews to complete the reconstruction of this intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Washington Street is asked to use Taylor Street and Little Lane as a detour route. The Washington Street closure is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right-turn lanes.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 56 as crews work on the rehabilitation project to remove and replace the sidewalks and parking areas along the square. The contractor will work on one side at a time, with work beginning on the north side initially. During construction, the front entrances to the buildings will be temporarily closed and customers are asked to enter from the rear entrances. Occasional road closures will be required with a detour route in place to guide motorists around the project. The detour route will guide traffic along Union Street, Thode Street, and Collinsville Street to get around the project.
Roland Road at the South Branch of Big Mineral Creek is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches. During the closure, traffic is requested to use either US 377 or County Line Road as a detour.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for the South Travis Street bridge over Post Oak Creek. During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane with traffic signals controlling traffic through the project, while the new bridge is built in phases.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Randy Street to Walnut Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to construct sidewalks and curb ramps. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: south of Whitesboro at the railroad underpass near US 377. Watch for lane closures with signals controlling traffic while crews work to upgrade the
bridge railing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete sections. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
FM 1753, Grayson County: from FM 120 to FM 1897. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and overlay the roadway.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately four miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections, with flaggers present to control traffic. Work on FM 121 at the FS 121 intersection (formerly Scharff Road intersection) is ongoing as crews work to widen the pavement to add turn lanes. Motorists on FM 121 should expect lane shifts while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
US 69, Grayson County: from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 75 frontage roads, Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 1417. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne from SH 5 to Main Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: from SH 289 to US 377. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 271, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers build the new SH 34 bridge over the future Lake Ralph Hall as well as the approaches to the bridge.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2029, Fannin County: from FM 1396 to FM 273. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 50, Fannin County: from SH 34 to the Hunt County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 2990 to SH 50. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews replace a drainage pipe. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
FM 1536, Hopkins County: from SH 19 to FM 71. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews place pavement markings on the roadway.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
FM 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the North Loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures, perform bridge maintenance and place bonded concrete surfacing.
Loop 286/US 271 South Interchange, Lamar County: from Dawn Drive going south to the North Loop 286 turn around. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk.
FM 411, FM 1159, FM 1699, FM 2283, US 82 and US 37, Red River County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
FM 1499, FM 906, FM 2820, FM 79, FM 1510, US 271 North, and FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project, Hunt County. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 bridge. The contractor has removed the existing CR 2132 bridge and is working on flexbase. The contractor plans to work on seeding and guardrail. The drill shafts, abutments and west bridge deck have been constructed. The contractor is waiting to start the roadway flex base. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 224, Hunt County: The contractor has been tying steel for the bridge rail and reworking base material. The contractor plans to begin the approach slabs and final roadwork soon. Please be aware of this construction, detour route and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor worked on installing small signs and mailboxes. The contractor is planning to form three driveways and install some delineation on the project cross culverts. The contractor will be cleaning up the area and working on punchlist items. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor continued working on Business 276 ripping and rolling flex base for compaction. Crews continued to grade and backfill curbs, sidewalks, and drainage structures on SH 276 from west of spur 264 to SH 34 Intersection. Permanent stripe will be placed on SH 34 after the milling operation is complete. Crews have placed signals and signing work is ongoing. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor completed placing the B-mix on the widened portion at the intersection of SH 34 and FM 1570. The SH 34 and FM 1903 location widening work is still in progress. Striping will begin soon at all locations. Signal poles are on hold due to supply chain issues.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Hunt Crews will be working on reshaping ditches on FM 2642 from SH 66 to IH30 frontage. Rains County will be fog sealing FM 276 from FM 47 to FM 2737. Crews will also be working on placing an overlay on FM 2194 at various locations. Both crews are addressing potholes and roadway complaints. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Considers Expanding Fireworks Sales
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court will consider adding select holidays for the sale of fireworks in Hopkins county. Currently there are only two periods in which fireworks are legally permitted to be sold, these dates are: June 24th-July 4th, Dec 20th-Jan 1st.
The Commissioners Court has proposed the idea of allowing the sale of fireworks on holidays such as Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, and Memorial Day. These new holidays would allow any firework permitted salesperson to distribute fireworks on these holidays.
Should the proposal be approved the new holidays would go into effect immediately, however these dates can always be superseded by a burn ban when necessary.
If approved, the new holidays that fireworks sales would be available are:
- Texas Independence Day – Feb. 25th-March 2nd
- San Jacinto Day – April 16th-April 21st
- Memorial Day – May 24th-May 29th (for 2023)
- 4th of July – June 24th-July 4th
- Christmas/New Year – Dec. 20th-Jan 1st

HC Chamber of Commerce Report for January 20th, 2023

It is with great pleasure that the 2023 Board of Directors invites you to the 95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet hosted at Hopkins County Regional Civiv Center Febuarury 16th.
Networking Cocktail Happy Hour starts at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30, and awards will follow at 7 p.m.
Community awards, including Large and Small Business of the Year, Educator of the Year, Caregiver Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Woman of the Year, Growth and Renewal Award, Community Pride Award, and Citizen of the Year will be given.
The banquet theme is “A Night at the Gallery.”
Join us for an immersive art experience, food, music, and awards!
Individual tickets are $30 and tables of ten are available for $500, which includes preferential seating and visible labeling of your business or group.
Click here to Purchase Tickets
Ribbon Cuttings:
Deep Routes Coffee is celebrating their grand opening friday Jan 16. from 12p.m. to 7p.m. located off 1-30 Service Rd. East 215 Shannon Rd East.
“Love Letters” Set for This Weekend at Community Players Inc.
Opening this coming weekend–four performances starring two different couples in A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters, the story of childhood friends Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner. Their lifelong correspondence begins when both are children with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards. The pair continues to communicate throughout their lives, and the final letter shows how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years—physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.
Two sets of couples will perform the roles of Andy and Melissa–Mary & Greg Duncan (Saturday 7pm & Sun 2pm shows) and Susan & James Hall (Friday 7pm and Saturday 2pm shows).
Performance dates are:
- Friday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Only at Main Street Theater, 225 Main St, Sulphur Springs, TX.

Friday Gameday Has Four Teams in Action
January 20’s edition of Friday gameday is a busy one, with both basketball and soccer squads all in action.
First team up on Friday is Wildcats soccer, continuing their final tournament in Terrell.
Coach Alexi Upton’s team plays Sunnyvale, now 5A, at 12:30 P.M. The final tourney for men’s soccer continues through Saturday, Jan. 21 in an early 9:30 A.M. match with Waxahachie Life.
Sulphur Springs fell on Thursday to host Terrell 2-0.
Lady Cats soccer also resumes their final tournament, in Longview at the 2023 Lady Lobo Showcase. Coach Adriana Brena’s team takes on Kilgore on Friday, ranked No. 15 in 4A according to Lethal Enforcer.
Just like the men’s team, Sulphur Springs wraps up their final tourney on Saturday when they play Sabine at 3 P.M.

Also in action are both basketball teams, locked in to district play. Lady Cats are the first squad up this evening, but they have arguably the tallest task of any of the four teams in action on Friday: they have to travel to play undefeated North Lamar.
Coach Bryan Jones and his team look to get a big win in Paris on Friday, Jan. 20 as they have to play North Lamar. The Pantherettes are coached by former Lady Cats head coach Brittney Tisdell.
Sulphur Springs is 2-2 in district play, having lost two straight at home. First to Paris a week ago, then in an overtime thriller to Liberty Eylau on Tuesday.
In the midst of a two-game losing skid to the top-2 teams in 15-4A, makes their task of traveling to Paris to take on the undefeated Pantherettes — even taller.
They look to get one over their former head coach Tisdell and North Lamar when Lady Cats basketball travels for a big showdown.
That game tips off in Paris on Friday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 P.M.
Coach Jones and his team enter Friday in third place in district play.

Last team up on Friday, Jan. 20 is Wildcats basketball, hosting their first home district contest.
Coach Brandon Shaver and his team played their first two contests on the road, first beating Paris a week ago before routing Liberty Eylau in Texarkana on Tuesday.
Sulphur Springs hosts North Lamar on Friday.
The Wildcats are tied for first in 15-4A through two games, with the men’s basketball team hosting the winless Panthers.
Coach Shaver’s team is 20-7 overall (2-0 district).
The first home district game for Sulphur Springs tips off in the SSHS Main Gym on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 P.M.
Friday’s contest with North Lamar will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM.
The first district home game for Sulphur Springs will also be live-streamed onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.

KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Sulphur Springs High School HOSA News

Two Sulphur Springs High School students placed and one advanced to State this past weekend in the HOSA Leadership Competition. HOSA is the statewide program of student lead activities designed to develop future leaders for the health care system. SSHS students Mac McCoy placed 4th on Round two in Healthy Lifestyles and Aubrey Crawford placed 2nd and advanced to State in speaking skills where she will compete in March in Round Rock, Texas. Sponsors took an amazing group of kids, and they ALL did a great job. Due to district placement by HOSA, SSHS studests were competing against 6A schools and preparatory schools. Jenny Arledge, SSHS CTE director said, “We have never been prouder to be a part of SSHS!!!”
Faculty Sponsors for HOSA Students:
Amy Ridner
Karla Martinez
Shannon Welch

TxDOT to Join First Lady Cecilla Abbott for Human Trafficking Awareness
WHEN:
Jan. 20, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Texas State Capitol, Extension Auditorium, E1.004
AUSTIN — TxDOT, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, and members of the Governor’s Commission for Women are joining together in the fight against human trafficking.
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Texas is at the forefront of the battle against human trafficking. Hear from First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott, TxDOT, and the Governor’s Commission for Women as we all work together to raise awareness.
Governor Abbott is also doing his part in the fight against Human Trafficking. Governor Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced the State of Texas’ new “Stop Human Trafficking” specialty license plate. The license plate is to bring awareness to human trafficking, support survivors, and encourage Texans to report suspicious activity to the Texas Department of Public Safety through the iWatchTexas community reporting system.
Starting February 20, 2023, Texas drivers can purchase the “Stop Human Trafficking” specialty license plate from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Stop Human Trafficking donation account, which pays for treatment services, shelter, and support for youth survivors of human trafficking.
As part of its fight to end human trafficking, TXDOT is asking the public to utilize its online reporting system. iWatchTexas is a community reporting system used for non-emergency reports. The Texas Suspicious Activity Reporting Network iWatchTexas website allows individuals to report suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate a crime is taking place or future criminal or terrorist activity. Reports usually just take less than five minutes to complete and are confidential. However, providing contact info can help for follow-ups. Those who prefer to report by phone can can call (844) 643-2251.
For more information, contact TxDOT Media Relations at [email protected] or (512) 463-8700.
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