CHRISTUS Offers Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Physical Therapy
By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, September 26, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
The CARE Unit: Inpatient Rehabilitation
We at CHRISTUS are proud of our comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program. We provide the highest quality care in order to improve the functional independence of those we serve. Listed are some of the specialties we treat: amputation, brain injury, bilateral knee/hip replacement, certain arthritic conditions, deconditioning, hip fracture, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, post back and cardiac surgery, spinal cord injury, and stroke. The Inpatient Rehab teams uses an interdisciplinary team approach for recovery with a goal to return the patient to a healthy, fulfilling and independent lifestyle.
Opened 24/7, we provide around the clock nursing care, three hours of therapy per day, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and social work/discharge planning to return home.
If you believe you or a family member may benefit from an inpatient rehab stay, please contact us at 903.438.4570 for more information.
Outpatient Physical Therapy
When you need rehabilitation and therapy services – the more convenient, the better. With a goal to return patients to normal function as quickly and safely as possible, our rehabilitation professionals at the hospital’s Healthplex provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to all ages. Our staff are specialized in skills such as cupping; dry needling, orthopedic and sports rehab, speech and language delays, Vitalstim, hand therapy, pool therapy in our heated indoor therapy pool, and much more. We even have an Anti-Gravity Treadmill – an innovative technology.
If you would like more information on available services, please call our team at 903.439.4053.
New Orthopedic Surgeon in Sulphur Springs
We are excited to welcome to our CHRISTUS family, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Christian Douthit. Dr. Douthit cares for patients of all ages and is particularly interested in hand-to-shoulder problems, peripheral nerve surgery, orthopedic trauma, and sports injuries. Dr. Douthit will be joining Dr. Christopher Meltsakos, and PA, Chris Lutz, at our CHRISTUS Orthopedic and Sports Medicine clinic, located at 103 Medical Circle, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 903.885.6688.
Free Student Athlete Injury Clinic Continues
CHRISTUS Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Sulphur Springs continues to offer a FREE Saturday Athletic Injury Clinic for all student athletes, all sports included. The clinic is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. through November 12. Student athletes from 7th grade to college age will be able to get a free exam and x-ray to determine a plan of care to treat their injury. The clinic will be held at our CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedics, Medical Building 5, at 103B Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs.
For more information about our Sports Medicine program, or Orthopedic services, please call 903.885.6688.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Commissioners Court Approve “Rules, Conduct and Decorum At Meetings” Policy
If you want to speak during the public forum portion of Hopkins County Commissioners Court, you will required fill out a public participation form first and starting Sept. 26, 2022. Also, requests must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday prior to a regular Commissioners Court meeting in order to have an item included on the next Monday’s agenda.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2022, approved the “Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Hopkins County Commissioners Court” establishing the requirements.
According to the policy, the Commissioners Court will meet in regular session the second and fourth Mondays of each month. To get “a matter or issue” on the regular agenda, “a request must be filed with and approved by at least one member of the Commissioners Court and/or the County Judge by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Wednesday immediately preceding the next Regular Meeting of the Commissioners Court.”
The policy adopted Sept. 26, 2022, further stipulates that while all except executive sessions of the Commissioners Court, including regular, special and work session meetings are open to the public, public participation is limited to observer unless otherwise requested to address the Commissioners Court on a particular issue or issues, or unless the member(s) of the public completes a public participation form and submits it to the County Clerk prior to the time the agenda item(s) is(are) addressed by the Commissioners Court.
Those who do complete the form and appear will be given a maximum of 5 minutes to make remarks. The time for each speaker will be maintained by the County Clerk or other designated representative of the Commissioners Court. If more than one person signs up to speak, the maximum time given for any one agenda items will be 30 minutes. If more than 6 people ask to speak on a particular agenda item, the time allocated to speakers will be divided equally among those submitting forms to speak for and those wishing to speak against an agenda item.
“In matters of exceptional interest, the Court may, by the majority vote of the members of the Court in attendance at the meeting, either shorten or lengthen the time allocated for all members of the public and/or the amount of time allocated for all agenda items and/or a specific agenda item,” the new public forum and agenda policy states.
The Commissioners Court, the document states, can issue a contempt of court citation to people who do not abide by the court’s orders or who continue causing a disruption. “Members of the public in attendance at any Regular, Special and/or Emergency Meeting of the Court shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in speaking to and/or addressing the Court; in participating in public discussions before the Court; and in all actions in the presence of the Court. Proper attire for men, women and children is mandatory,” the document stated.
No individual or group is to be demeaned or nor will anyone be allowed “to insult the honesty and/or integrity of the Court, as a body, or any member or members of the Court, individually or collectively. Accordingly, profane, insulting or threatening language directed toward the Court and/or any person in the Court’s presence and/or racial, ethnic, or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated.” The policy, specifically stipulates the public is not prohibited from criticizing of the Commissioners Court. Those who do behave in a manner determined to violate the policy will have their remaining time canceled, be removed from the courtroom and issued a contempt of court and civil or criminal sanctions may be authorized if such action is allowable under the Constitution, statutes and codes of the state.
The judge heads the court, and if absent, a senior member of the court (in terms of years served as an elected commissioners) will serve as judge pro-tem. That job, however, can be delegated by the senior members to another commissioner.
Media and their equipment, including lights, cameras and microphones, can’t be any closer than 5 feet in front of the Commissioners Court bench. Media movements, including equipment set-up, take-down and adjustments must not disrupt court deliberations or the public’s ability to see, hear or participate as allowable in proceedings..
No media interviews are to be conducted during the court session. Any media interviews outside the courtroom must be conducted so that it doesn’t disrupt or disturb the court proceedings.
The sheriff or his designated deputy will serve as bailiff at court meetings, and if neither is available or there is a conflict between the sheriff, his department or court, or during an executive session where the sheriff’ isn’t authorized to participate, the court can appoint another commissioned peace officer to serve as bailiff, as necessary, the polity states.
The same meetings that apply to court and work sessions too will apply to any to any town hall or public hearing conducted by the Commissioners Court, according to the document approved Sept. 26 by the Commissioners Court.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Sept. 19-25, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week Sept. 19-25, 2022, included:
Arrests
- Tristan McDaniel, 20 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Sept. 24, 2022, on a Wood County Warrant for Criminal Trespass.
- Justin Vanginault, 37 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Sept. 24, 2022, for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions/suspensions without financial responsibility.
- Lydia Hunt, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Sept. 25, 2022, for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions/suspensions without financial responsibility.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 121 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 20 citations and 29 warnings during this reporting period.
Meal A Day Menu – Sept. 27-30, 2022
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 remainder of the week of Sept. 27-30, 2022 includes:
- Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Smothered Beef Patties, Brown Gravy with onions, Mashed Potatoes, Winter Blend Vegetables and a Roll.
- Wednesday, Sept. 28 — Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-eyed Peas and a Roll.
- Thursday, Sept. 29 — Chicken Sausage Gumbo, Pinto Beans and a Roll.
- Friday, Sept. 30 — Cowboy Casserole With Cornbread topping Salad with Tomatoes.
Meal-A-Day is a non-profit organization providing 150-160 meals Monday-Friday to local senior citizens. Approximately 120 meals each day are delivered by volunteer drivers to seniors on 5 separate routes in Sulphur Springs and 1 route covering the Como-Pickton area stretching from State Highway 11 to Interstate 30. The remaining meals are available for reservation and pick-up at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center for those seniors who have transportation. Seniors currently pay $2 per meal. Call 903-885-1661 for more information about the Meal-A-Day Program, including how to volunteer as a cook or meal delivery driver.
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.
PACE Program, Acceptance Of Assistance To Firefighters Grant Tabled
Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday tabled two items related to a proposed loan program and determined to wait until a future meeting to officially consider accepting a grant to benefit local fire departments.
PACE Program
The first person to complete the new public forum form to speak during the commissioners court meeting was Doug Taylor, regarding a request made to the court to allow for a PACE program in Hopkins County. He noted that he’d spoked with and before the Commissioners on two other occasions in a meeting and work session approximately 2 weeks ago regarding the PACE program.
Taylor said the program is a longer term financing program, authorized by the Legislature under the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Act of 2013 as set forth in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 399. This allows local governments to establish a commercial PACE Program to encourage private sector investment in energy efficiency and water conservation. The PACE Program, if approved, would be offered to property owners on a strictly voluntary basis and will not require the use of any public funds or resources.
According to information provide to Hopkins County Commissioners Court and posted on the county’s website (click here to download and view), the PACE program would enable “private sector owners of privately owned commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential properties with five or more dwelling units to obtain low-cost, long-term loans to pay for water conservation, energy-efficiency improvements, and renewable energy retrofits.” PACE loans could provide up to 100% financing of all project costs, with little or no up-front out-of-pocket cost to the owner.
Loans under the program would be secured through assessment on property voluntarily imposed by the owner, according to the PACE proposal. The assessments would be tied to the property and follow the title from one owner to the next if the property is sold, with the payment obligation for the remaining balance of the assessment transferred automatically to the next owner.
Savings on utility costs are expected to equal or exceed the amount of assessment, generating a positive cash flow on installation because the debt service is less than savings, according to the “Report Requirement by Texas Local Government Code Section 399.009 For Proposed Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program.”
All private sector owners of eligible properties located within the local government’s PACE region may
participate in PACE financing. “Eligible properties” include commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential properties with five or more dwelling units. Government, residential, and undeveloped property and property undergoing development at the time of the assessment are not eligible for the loan program.
Qualified improvements, per the program, include:
● High efficiency heating, ventilating and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems
● High efficiency chillers, boilers, and furnaces
● High efficiency water heating systems
● Energy management systems and controls
● Distributed generation systems
● High efficiency lighting system upgrades
● Building enclosure and envelope improvements
● Water conservation and wastewater recovery and reuse systems
● Combustion and burner upgrades
● Heat recovery and steam traps
● Water management systems and controls (indoor and outdoor)
● High efficiency irrigation equipment.
Reduction in energy consumption as a result of the PACE program, ideally will decreased demand for power, resulting in lower emissions from power plants.
Taylor said currently 80 cities and counties across the state already utilize this program. There is no cost to the county; all fees are paid by the user.
One business planning to move into the area has been in contact with Taylor regarding a PACE loan to fund part of the cost to move the business to the area. It just must be approved for use in the county. He also noted that all financial transactions regarding the program would be handled between PACE and the borrower; the county would not have any role in that.
Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price asked who would be responsible for collecting taxes if a loan recipient defaults on taxes. Taylor said it taxes would be collected by the same means the county typically uses to try to collect when someone gets behind on tax payments, typically a service.
The Commissioners Court also incorporated policy regarding how and when someone may request to place an item on the Commissioners Court Agenda Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Taylor said of the PACE loans taken, none have defaulted, he assured Price. He also advised Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin, that the loan could span the life of the property. For instance, a traditional lender might ask for 20% interest on a 5 year loan. PACE loans are for the life of the financed property.
Anglin asked Taylor if he is familiar with digestors, something a few local dairies have expressed interest in, and if the program would fund such purchases. Taylor said he is aware of some in other states and has been contacted by someone looking at a project in Erath County for a digestor, which would capture manure runoff. Anglin said a pipeline in Precinct 2 is being put in to connect to another pipeline. Taylor said the gas from the manure, once produced, could be cleaned up and go to the pipeline and sold as renewable natural gas, which in some places gets a premium price, providing a revenue stream to help offset the cost.
Price said he’d like some clarification on some matters related to the program, including delinquent tax collections. Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker proposed tabling a resolution which would establish a PACE program in Hopkins County as well as tabling a professional services agreement with Texas PACE Authority to administer the program.
Firefighters Grant
Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley Monday morning told the Commissioners Court that Hopkins County has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the FEMA Operations and Safety program. The award will help pay for costs of new mobile and portable radios for firefighters to carry in their vehicles and use on calls.
“The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations,” according to the Assistance to Firefighters Grants page on the FEMA website. “Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. As of September 23, 2022, FEMA has made 1839 awards totaling $322.8 million.”
Endsley noted that in some previous years, these regional grants could be secured by applying on behalf of law enforcement and fire departments. Since 2015, this particular grant is only available to benefit fire departments, and having a regional focus is encouraged.
Hopkins County Fire Department partnered with Sulphur Springs, Mount Vernon, Delta County and Franklin County fire departments, including the volunteer fire departments within each of those counties in requesting funding. Each department will be responsible for their portion of the matching grant funding.
“This was originally going to be $1.1 million grant, but with the federal government’s financial crisis they reduced that down $651,099.98. We’ll have a 10% match for that and we’ll meet this Thursday with all the entities involved in this,” Endsley said. “The grant writer tried somewhat to even out the number of mobile radios, which are the radios that go inside of the apparatus, and then the portable radios, the handheld radios.
Endsley said he does not have an exact about that the county’s portion of that 10% will be as that’s still being worked out, plus the $500 per agency fee owed to the grant writer. County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook sought clarification that the $500 fee would be charged per VFD. Endsley affirmed that was correct, and the rate was still actually less than most for grant writing.
“Fire Marshal Endsley, looking at the numbers before us, the actual grant amount is $591,909, and we’d have to pay 10% of that, not the $651,000,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley said.
The FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants page, however, shows the Fiscal Year 2021 grant awarded Sept. 16, 2022, to Hopkins County to be for $591,909.
Endsley asked Aulsbrook if she knew about that. Aulsbrook said she forwarded to Endsley the information she’d received for the amount awarded.
Endsley said the government kept increasing the amount, which had been quoted to him by his contract. Bartley said one amount was what was budgeted, so he wanted to be sure for the record to get the amount correct. Endsley said the matter could wait until meeting on a date after the Thursday meeting with the entities to be sure on the amount.
“If you can give me a few days, I can give you exact numbers on what our percentages are and all that,” Endsley said.
Aulsbrook noted that award does have a deadline by which the county must accept it, around Oct. 15, and asked if the award notification letter included the date.
“Our next meeting will be the 10th of October, will that be too late to accept?” County Judge Robert Newsom asked.
Aulsbrook said if necessary, if they learn the deadline to accept is sooner, then a special meeting can be called to formally accept the grant in court.
The judge asked if they could have all of the necessary information together if a special meeting is called for this coming Friday. Endsley apologized for being ill prepared to present the matter, but they’d just recently been notified, so all the particularly haven’t been ironed out yet.
Bartley made a motion, which Barker seconded, tabling the matter until a special court meeting at 9 a.m. Sept. 30. The Commissioners Court unanimously agreed, tabling the grant, at least until this coming Friday’s meeting.
A Welding Student From Campbell in the Paris Junior College Welding Shop
STRUCTURAL WELDING
Welding student Charles Duffey of Campbell, right, looks on as PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding instructor John Plemons inspects his “fillet welds” project, or joining two pieces together.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Lady Cat XC Wins 2nd Annual Wildcat Invitational
Lady Cat cross country won their first competition of the season, at home on Saturday in a course around the SSISD Athletic Complex.
Three runners placed second through fourth. Sophomore Edith Martinez lead the way at second, coming in at 13:08.40.
Freshman Jolea Moore continues to run well for the Lady Cats, finishing third at home Saturday and crossing the line at 13:22.9.
Haylee Schultz got fourth for Sulphur Springs and came in four seconds after Moore. Placing second through fourth, the aforementioned runners accumulated just six points, setting up Lady Cat XC well for a first place finish.
The lone senior runner on the women’s side, Laney Hurst, placed 13th and had a time of 13:41.6. Abbey Williams came in seven seconds after Hurst and finished 14th.
With just three seconds separating each, runners six through nine for Lady Cat XC all finished 18-21:
- 18. Dylan McKinney, 14:28.3
- 20. Jaicee Jasmer, 14:31.5
- 21. McKenzie Buckland 14:34.9
Sulphur Springs finished their home invitational with 27 points, by far their lowest of the season and more than enough to win the 2nd Annual Wildcat Invitational.
The men did not win the invitational, but did finish fifth at home Saturday. Mateo Perez led the way for the Wildcats at 19:31.7, finishing 18th for Sulphur Springs.
Right behind him came Candelario Monsivais as the sophomore crossed the line at 19:35.4.
Three runners for Wildcat XC placed 28-30:
- Juan Santacruz, 19:56.7
- Gabe Mayo, 19:57.2
- Ivan Gonzalez, 20:03.9
The final two runners for Sulphur Springs, sophomores Andrew Resendiz and Jaydon Conner, finished 42nd and 46th, respectively.
With 110 points, Wildcat XC came in fifth at their home on Saturday.
The fifth place finish is the highest on the season for a young cross country squad.
After hosting their own meet, both cross country teams hit the road the next two weeks prior to the 15-4A District championship.
The first of two invitationals has Ross Hicks and his squads in Arlington at Lynn Creek Park on Thursday, Sept. 29. Thursday’s course is the same one both cross country teams would run if they make the Regional championship just under a month away.
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.
Volleyball Beats Paris in Five, Hits The Road Again Tuesday
Sulphur Springs begins a long crusade through the first half of district play.
Four of the first five games of district play are all played on the road for Lady Cat volleyball.
Even with that, there is no doubt they will gladly take four of the last five at home to round out the regular season.
The first of two straight road games, in Paris, had an overall young Sulphur Springs squad taking on a formidable foe in the Lady Cats.
On the road to begin district play, Coach Bailey Dorner and her squad won in five Saturday.
Tight victories alternated between each school; Sulphur Springs won 25-21 before Paris swung momentum back in their favor, winning 26-24 in set two before the Lady Cats won 25-20 in set three to lead 2-1.
Paris, a scrappy team who fights on each and every play, cruised by Sulphur Springs in set four to set up a winner-take-all fifth set.
The Lady Cats then flipped the script as they won 15-7 (3-2) to win their district opener in Paris.
The five set win gives Sulphur Springs a 1-0 start to their district season, now 15-12 overall. The Saturday victory in Paris is also the third straight for Lady Cat volleyball, matching a season high they have met twice this fall.
Coach Bailey Dorner and her team Tuesday once again hit the road Tuesday when they take on Liberty Eylau.
The Lady Leopards host Sulphur Springs Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 P.M.
Note: Friday, Sept. 30, when Lady Cat volleyball hosts North Lamar, is the lone game in the first half of district play in which Lady Cat volleyball plays at home.
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.
Wildcat Football Heads into District Play 4-1
Wildcat football used a big opening half to win 24-6 over Liberty Eylau.
The defense allowed one score on the opening drive of the game, but thwarted any chance of comeback as Sulphur Springs forced a three-and-out, four punts, and stopped L.E. three times on fourth down.
Three touchdowns and a field goal proved more than enough to win on Homecoming.
After giving up the game-opening touchdown drive to the Leopards, Coach Brandon Faircloth’s resilient squad fired right back, driving down the field and scoring on a rushing touchdown from CJ Williams.
The wide receiver had himself a big night. Along with his rushing score, Williams received the ball on a trick play and fired to a wide open Jaxon Haire for a Wildcat touchdown.
Another field goal swelled the lead to 10 for Sulphur Springs, but the Wildcats displayed how explosive they can be on the following drive as Matt Mitchell took a pass 31 yards downfield. Williams came up big again when he took a beautiful pass from QB Brady Driver 39-yards to the house to give Sulphur Springs a huge 24-6 lead heading into the locker room.
Coming out of the half Liberty Eylau fought tooth-and-nail to get back into the game, but could not convert on third down as they punted twice and turned it over on downs twice more. The Wildcats did force their only turnover in the game in the fourth as Bo Loggins intercepted a pass intended for a Leopard WR.
Sulphur Springs chewed up clock all along the way thanks to another 100-yd game from RB Malachi Roland. Halfway through the season, in five games, the running back has four 100-yd performances, including two straight.
The 24-6 win over L.E. on Homecoming gives Sulphur Springs a 4-1 record. Friday’s win is also the second straight for Wildcat football.
Coach Faircloth and his squad take Friday, Sept. 30 off in their one bye of the season, prior to starting district play at home versus Community (3-2) the following Friday.
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.
Paris District Road Report for September 26, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 26, 2022. 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.
SH 56 at the SH 289 intersection in Southmayd. The intersection of SH 56 with the SH 289 exit ramps has been converted to an all-way stop. Motorists approaching this intersection are asked to approach the intersection cautiously and be prepared to stop.
SH 56 (Lamar St.) at the Post Oak Creek bridge will be closed to traffic beginning Sept. 26 for contractors to perform bridge repairs. The closure is scheduled to last for nine days. During this closure, traffic will be signed to detour onto Woods Street and then take Pecan Street back to the US 75 frontage road. After the initial closure, the remaining work will be completed using lane closures.
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 southbound lanes for SH 91 will be closed at the US 75 underpass beginning Sept. 27 for crews to begin construction on the new overpass. Motorists traveling southbound on SH 91 will be detoured along the northbound US 75 frontage road to Taylor Street where they will make a left on Taylor St. and another left on the southbound frontage road. This closure is expected to last until Oct. 25, weather permitting.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop condition. 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.
https://youtu.be/5LrCpdOA8OQ
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.
https://youtu.be/7jCatnI3Oq4
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.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
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.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
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 lanes 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 Taylor Street intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic in order to complete the concrete paving at this intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Taylor Street is asked to use either Lamberth or Washington Streets as a detour route. The West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 will be closed to through traffic to work on paving at the intersection beginning Oct. 3. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route.
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.
SH 5, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne along Newport Drive from Partin Elementary School to SH 5, and along SH 5 from Newport Drive to Forrest Moore Park. Construction on a new multi-use trail is underway. The project will install a minimum eight-foot-wide sidewalk trail along this stretch of roadway. Occasional lane closures will be required to complete the work while this project is underway.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to complete the remaining work on the project.
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 then 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 daytime lane closures 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 Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
US 69, Grayson County: from US 82 to Spur 503. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 121, Grayson County: from US 377 to SH 289. 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.
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 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for occasional temporary one-lane closures as workers complete the remaining items on this project.
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.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
SH 56, Fannin County: from FM 100 to US 82. 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 56, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 2077. 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.
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 rehabilitate 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.
US 271, Red River County: from SH 37 to Titus County 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 195, Red River County: from the Lamar County line to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and replace bridge rail.
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 make crossover closures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: At Collegiate Drive intersection and the westbound FM 195 exit ramp. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures, perform bridge maintenance, and make crossover closures.
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.
CR 3440, Delta County: at Jennings Creek. Watch for road closure while crews replace the existing bridge.
CR 15100, Lamar County: at a Branch of Cuthand Creek. Be aware that the road is closed while crews replace the existing bridge.
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. Brush clearing and cleaning out the creek channel for rip rap work is underway. The contractor plans on working on embankment and forming the east bridge. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 903, Hunt County: From US 380 to FM 1569 South. The contractor is working on cleaning up and final punch-list items. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH-224, Hunt County: The contractor has placed barricades and warning signs along with the detour route. The contractor will be forming and pouring abutments and caps this week. Grading for stone rip rap and building crane pads should be done shortly followed by rip rap and setting beams. Please be aware of the current construction, detour signage and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. Contractor worked on laying profile tracks and RPMs. The contractor performed hand work on the SH 19 intersection. The contractor is cleaning up the area and working on final punch-list 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 is working on the west and east tie ins and the widening of SH 34. The contractor is finishing up drainage and inlet placement for the project. Work will begin soon on sidewalks and signals. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various overlay and potholing operations. Hunt County maintenance crews will be performing base patching operations on FM 2194 and spot base repair on FM 36. Rains County crews will be working on patching and seal coat prep on FM 36. Crews will be installing mailboxes, delineators, and signs in various locations. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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