Sulphur Springs Senior Center Valentine’s Day Party
Feb. 3, 2023- The Sulphur Springs Senior Center will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Party Tuesday, February 14 at 11 am. The Senior Center will be providing finger foods, entertainment and games for all attendees.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Center is located at 150 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
This event is sponsored by Embark Care
Senior Center Line Dancing To Be Returning
Feb. 3, 2023- Starting starting Feb. 8 the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center is bringing back line dancing. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the Senior Center will be hosting line dancing with Marion Cox from Shadow Ranch for all those who want to join in on the fun.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Center is located at 150 Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
Nap Time at the Boat Ramp Gets Two Arrested
February 3, 2022 – At around 2AM, a Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy observed a white Nissan Rogue parked at the Lake Sulphur Springs south boat ramp on FM 2285. Upon further inspection two individuals inside were observed to be asleep. A strong odor of marijuana emitted for the vehicle and an open container was observed in the center console cup holders.
The male sitting in the driver seat was identified as 31 year-old Tyler, TX resident MARQISE OCTAVIUS HIGH aka Marquis Octavious High. The female in the front passenger seat was identified as 21 year-old Sulphur Springs resident MCKAYLN DENISE FOUNTAIN aka K Kush aka Mckaylyn Fountain.
A complete records check was completed on both individuals. The records check showed High to have a Theft warrant and Fountain showed to have a Warrant for Driving While License Invalid and a Theft warrant.
A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. The probable cause search yielded a marijuana rolled cigarette and a small amount of green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. Both subjects were taken into custody on their warrants and transported to the Hopkins County jail. An inventory/impound of the vehicle was conducted.
This is not the first time Marqise Octavious High has been arrested. He has been booked in Smith County Tx for attempted burglary, resisting arrest, failure to appear, burglary, criminal trespass, assault and driving while license invalid.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Friday Gameday Has Six Teams in Action
Sulphur Springs has five teams in action on Friday, Feb. 3, with four of them locked in to district play.
The two teams not in district action, tennis and women’s golf, are first up on Friday with both teams starting off at 8 A.M.
Lady Cats golf is in Rockwall for their spring-opener, hoping to pick up where they left off in the fall, placing second in all of their competitions.
Coach Whitney Spigener and her team don’t play next until Monday, Feb. 13 when they head to Lindale.
Tennis also is in action Friday, in Kilgore for their second tournament.
Coach Tony Martinez hopes for similar efforts as their first tourney last weekend, at Spring Hill. Sulphur Springs medaled 10 athletes in the competition.
Today they play in Kilgore at a multi-campus tournament, starting at 8 A.M. but are next in action Friday, Feb. 10 in Corsicana.
The other four teams playing Friday, Feb. 3 are all locked in to district play. First up of the four is Wildcats soccer.
The men’s soccer team kicks off at 5:45 P.M. in Pleasant Grove for their district opener.
Coach Alexi Upton and his team not only pushed the game forward due to more fears of tough road conditions, also playing varsity only on Friday.
The Wildcats are 7-7-1 heading into their district opener in Texarkana, hoping to get off on the right foot on Friday, Feb. 3.
Friday’s district opener for the men’s soccer team kicks off at Hawks Stadium at 5:45 P.M.
Sulphur Springs was originally slated to play Liberty Eylau on Tuesday for the district opener, but that game had to be pushed back to next Monday. As a result, the soccer team plays two straight at home next week, Monday and Tuesday.
First they must travel to PG on Friday, Feb. 3 for what is now the team’s district opener.
The second squad locked in district play is Lady Cats basketball, heading on the road to take on Liberty Eylau.
Coach Bryan Jones and his team picked up a huge win on Thursday in Paris, winning the revenge match 49-42. With the win in Paris (4-4), Sulphur Springs (5-3) takes control of third place, now one game ahead of Paris.
They play a second district game in two days, traveling to L.E. on Friday for another huge match-up.
If the Lady Cats can also beat the Lady Leopards Friday, they stand an outside chance of securing the second seed. Sulphur Springs needs Paris to beat L.E. in their season finale if the Lady Cats are to clinch a berth in a play-in for No. 2.
For now, they focus on winning back-to-back district games in two nights when they head to Texarkana to take on the Lady Leopards.
That game tips off at L.E. at 6:30 P.M.
Lady Cats soccer begins their district season Friday, Feb. 3 at home hosting Pleasant Grove.
Coach Adriana Brena and her squad are all too ready to get back out there, beginning the real test on Friday hosting the Lady Hawks.
Sulphur Springs was originally slated to play another game this week, in Frisco at Panther Creek, but that game was canned due to fears of unplayable weather.
With that, the Lady Cats head into their district opener at home with a 7-5 record.
The soccer squad kicks off their district season Friday, Feb. 3 at the Prim, with that game kicking off Friday at 7 P.M.
Coach Brena and her team play at Paris Tuesday.
Also tipping off at 7 P.M. is Wildcats basketball, at home hosting Liberty Eylau.
Coach Shaver’s team is fresh off an impressive 69-47 on Thursday at home versus Paris.
Thursday’s win is the sixth straight for the squad, still perfect at 6-0.
Friday has them playing in a second straight district match up in two days, this time taking on L.E. The Leopards are 4-2 heading into Friday’s contest in Sulphur Springs, tied for second with Pleasant Grove.
A win over L.E. would be the second sweep on the season, having already wrapped up play with Paris after winning both contests.
Friday’s game tips off in the SSHS Main Gym at 7 P.M.
The men’s basketball team is 24-7 heading into their second-straight home game.
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.
Meal A Day Menu And Senior Citizens Center Calendar For Feb. 6-10, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Feb. 6-10, 2023 includes:
Monday, Feb. 6- Smoked Sausage, Black Eyed Peas and Red Potatoes
Tuesday, Feb. 7- Tuna Noodle Casserole, Carrots and a Rolls
Wednesday, Feb. 8- Chicken & Dumplings, Crackers and Salad
Thursday, Feb. 9- Sausage & Cheese Egg Bake, Raisin Bran Muffin and a Fruit Cup
Friday, Feb. 10- Hot Dogs, Baked Beans and Mixed Veggies
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is located in the heart of Sulphur Springs, Texas. The City of Sulphur Springs has provided a place senior adults age 50 and over can go to for fun and fellowship. The Center offers a variety of activities for seniors citizens Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Activity Center can be found at 301 Oak Ave in Sulphur Springs.
SNAP Recipients Will Lose Their Pandemic Boost And May Face Other Reductions By March
SNAP recipients nationwide will stop getting pandemic-era boosts after this month’s payments, the Food and Nutrition Service announced.
The emergency allotments provided an additional $95 or the maximum amount for their household size — whichever was greater.
The announcement stated “SNAP emergency allotments were a temporary strategy authorized by Congress to help low-income individuals and families deal with the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic.” They’re ending now because of Congressional action.
Nearly half of the households that use SNAP also receive Social Security, and Social Security is the most common source of income for SNAP households. Most of those households should expect to see further reductions in their SNAP benefits by March. Some Social Security households may lose their SNAP eligibility altogether.
“When Social Security or any household income goes up, SNAP benefits may go down, However, the households will still experience a net gain, as the decrease in SNAP benefits is less than the increase in Social Security benefits.” the announcement stated.
Peterson Back in Hopkins County Jail
February 3, 2023 – Cole William Peterson, aged 23 of Cumby, TX was arrested last month and placed into the Collin County Jail. He spent 11 days there before being transferred to Hopkins County Jail this week.
Peterson is currently charged with several parole violations stemming from his arrest in 2021. At that time, Peterson was arrested for driving under the influence with a child under the age of 15. Peterson crashed the vehicle he was driving with that child, described as a toddler, in the vehicle. Peterson attempted to hide the fact that the child was with him when he crashed. The child’s mother was apparently complicit in that attempted deception.
In addition to the felony DUI charge, Peterson was charged with a felony tampering physical evidence charge.
This is not the first time Peterson has been in Hopkins County Jail. In 2017 Peterson was charged with Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse, a State Jail Felony, and held on a $5,000 bond. See that story here.
Peterson was also arrested in 2020 on an outstanding warrant. At that time he was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and bond was set at $5,000.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
The Benefits of Having a Tax Refund Direct Deposited
Feb. 2, 2023- Receiving a tax refund is happy news to any taxpayer; getting it quickly is even better. Direct deposit is the safest and most convenient way to receive a tax refund. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file when they are ready and choose direct deposit to receive any refund they may be owed.
Benefits of choosing IRS direct deposit:
- It’s fast. The fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund is to file electronically and choose direct deposit. Visit IRS.gov for details about IRS Free File, Free File Fillable Forms, free tax return preparation and more. Taxpayers who file a paper return can also choose direct deposit, but it will take longer to process the return and get a refund.
- It’s secure. Since refunds are electronically deposited, there’s no risk of having a paper check stolen or lost in the mail.
- It’s easy. Taxpayers can simply follow the instructions when selecting direct deposit as a refund method and enter their account information as directed. They must enter the correct account and routing numbers when they file.
- It provides options. Taxpayers can split a refund into several financial accounts. These include checking, savings, health, education and certain retirement accounts. They should use IRS Form 8888, Allocation of Refund, Including Savings Bond Purchases to deposit a refund in up to three accounts. This form cannot be used to designate part of a refund to pay tax preparers.
Taxpayers should deposit refunds into U.S. bank accounts in their own name, their spouse’s name or both. They should avoid making a deposit into accounts owned by others. Some banks require both spouses’ names on the account to deposit a tax refund from a joint return. Taxpayers should check with their bank for direct deposit rules.
Get a bank account
Taxpayers who don’t have a bank account can visit the FDIC website for information on banks that let them open an account online and how to choose the right account. Veterans can use the Veterans Benefits Banking Program for access to financial services at participating banks.
Mobile apps may be an option
Some mobile apps and prepaid debit cards allow for direct deposit of tax refunds. They must have routing and account numbers associated with them that can be entered on a tax return. Taxpayers should check with the mobile app provider or financial institution to confirm which numbers to use.
Taxpayers must have their routing and account numbers for direct deposit available when they are ready to file. The IRS can’t accept this information after a return is filed.
There is a limit of three direct deposit refunds made into a single financial account or prepaid debit card.
More information:
Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (for Individuals)
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Lady Cats Soccer Opens District Play at Home Friday
Coach Adriana Brena and her team are all too ready to begin district play Friday.
Friday, Feb. 3 has Lady Cats soccer hosting their first game at Gerald Prim Stadium in almost two weeks.
Sulphur Springs welcomes Pleasant Grove to town on for both teams’ district opener.
The soccer team heads into Friday’s opener sporting a 7-5 record, having most recently played last Friday in Celina.
Coach Brena and her squad were originally scheduled to play Monday, Jan. 30 in Frisco at Panther Creek, but that game was cancelled due to fears of frozen rain in DFW.
As a result Lady Cats soccer now prepares for their district opener Friday, at home versus PG.
Sulphur Springs begins the real test Friday, Feb. 3 at Gerald Prim Stadium at 7 P.M.
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.
Baylor University Giving Day
Feb. 1, 2023- Baylor Giving Day represents ONE DAY. ONE FAMILY. ONE FOR BAYLOR.
To do just that, we are calling on you, Baylor Family, to join us in celebrating the impact of philanthropy on our beloved university on March 1, 2023.
How?
- Make a gift and help create a bright future for Baylor University.
- Fling your green and gold afar by sharing that Baylor Giving Day is happening. Become a Baylor ambassador and share why you choose to be a part of the spirit of generosity.
- Visit baylor.edu/givingday to learn more!
