SSFD Officials Report On Cause Of Fatal House Fire
The cause of the South Moore Street structure fire which resulted in the death of two children early Jan. 20, 2022, has been ruled “undetermined,” Sulphur Springs Assistant Fire Marshall Aaron Kager reported.
The fatal house fire appears to have been “unintentional”. Fire officials were unable to conclusively rule out an extension cord in a bedroom in the area were the fire is believed to have started as a potential cause, Sulphur Springs Fire Department officials reported.
The blaze was reported to authorities at 3:52 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, as a structure fire on South Moore Street. The house was reported to be fully engulfed in flames when the first units arrived. It was later learned that two small children had not escaped and were found deceased in the charred structure.
The two little girls found inside the burned Moore Street structure were identified as 3-year-old Heaven Lee and 1-year-old Hayden Lee, Sulphur Springs Fire Chief/Marshal David James stated in a press release Feb. 21, 2022.
Kager reported that ATF officials and certified fire inspectors were called in to assist with the fire investigation as is typical in fatal fires. Lewisville Fire Department’s accelerant detection dog was also brought in to aid local fire marshalls in their investigation as well.
One Man In Custody For Stabbing A Relative
Feburary 23, 2022 – A 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man is in custody Wednesday morning for allegedly stabbing a relative Tuesday night.
Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a Jonas Street address, where a stabbing was reported at 10:09 p.m. Feb. 22, 2022. The located Jake Adam Blount on College Street at Charles Street. He was detained. Upon arrival at the Jonas Street address, they reported finding one victim with multiple stab wounds. Blount, reported to be a family member of the injured person, was identified as the suspect was placed into custody for aggravated assault of a family member with a deadly weapon at 10;21 p.m. Feb. 22 by Sulphur Springs Police. The injured individual was reported transported to an area trauma center.
The incident is still under investigation Wednesday morning by police, who reported the injured person was not thought at the time of transport to the medical facility to have life-threatening injuries, but the person’s condition not known to police this morning.
Blount remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning, Feb. 23, 2022 on the first-degree felony aggravated assault of a family or household member with a deadly weapon charge
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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.
* Updated: City Readying For Potential Wintry Weather, County Monitoring Situation
Texas is experiencing what appears to be another couple of days of wintry weather, with temperatures falling from upper 60s Tuesday morning to 42 by noon, dipped below freezing overnight requiring most vehicle windshields had to be defrosted before motorists could head out for school and work.
With light freezing rain falling through about 9 a.m. and chances of more freezing rain and sleet likely today, becoming freezing after 11 a.m. as the high for today is predicted to be 30, with wind and gusts from the north of 15-20 miles per hour a fine layer of ice is predicted today. Rain or freezing rain is expected Thursday, warming to rain after 9 a.m. Feb. 24, with temperatures warming to 38,w ith winds of 5-20 mph and another fine layer of possible overnight, when ther temperatur is predicted to dipped to 24 with winds and 20% chance or rain overnight Thursday.
Local officials are monitoring the weather situation, with City of Sulphur Springs offices closing at noon to give employees ample opportunity to arrive home safely ahead of the potentially hazardous overnight conditions.
Non-emergency services, non-utulity and non-public works offices will be heading home at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. That means the following city offices will be closed at noon Wednesday:
- City Hall (Sulphur Springs Municipal Building),
- Sulphur Springs Municipal Court
- Sulphur Springs Public Library, Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
- Water Office
“No decision has been made yet for tomorrow. We are eyeing the weather and will make a decision later,” Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell said at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.
City crews, in the mean time, ready equipment for the potentially icy conditions overnight and in the morning. City staff have sand and salt prepped and ready to go in the morning during the day depending on weather conditions.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom around 10 a.m. Wednesday said officials were monitoring the weather closely, but at that time had no plans to shut down county offices as the forecasts they are seeing indicate most of the wintry weather will miss the county.
At 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, however, Newsom reported Hopkins County offices will now be closing at 2 p.m. Wednesday and won’t reopen until 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.
Emergency responders and law enforcement will remain on-duty through the storm. Newsom extends a “big thank you” to the emergency responders for taking care of all in the county. He reminds all traveling today, especially those out this evening and early in the morning, to be careful and watch for ice on roadways.
Per the Secretary of State’s Office, the Hopkins County early voting center located inside the Justice of the Peace 2 Courtroom will follow county hours, due to the wintry weather which is considered a public safety issue.
Thus, the Hopkins County early voting center will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, and is scheduled to tentatively reopen at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. If the county office hours change, Thursday’s hours could also be impacted, according to local election officials.
SCHOOLS
Sulphur Springs ISD administrators at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 23, 2022, announced the decision to dismiss all campuses at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with buses to run 1 ½ hour early, due to deteriorating weather conditions. All after-school activities are cancelled Wednesday as well.
Tomorrow, Thursday, February 24, SSISD is planning for a 2-hour delayed start time of 10 a.m. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal Feb. 24, 2022, according to SSISD superintendent’s office.
As a result of deteriorating road conditions, Como-Pickton CISD around 11 a.m. announced the district will be releasing school at 1:15 p.m. today (Feb. 23, 2022), just after lunches end.
“Because of anticipated rain and freezing temperatures tonight, we will take precautions of closing tomorrow as well. We have enough time built into our calendar that these will not need to be made-up. Stay safe out there,” CPCISD administrators stated in the notice sent to Eagle Parents.
Also posted below is the schedule posted by CPCISD regarding the Baseball Tournament scheduled at Alba-Golden this weekend.
Sulphur Bluff ISD also will have an early release today at 2p.m. to try to stay ahead of the winter weather advisory. Car riders can be picked up starting at 1:50 p.m. Feb. 23. There will be no afternoon practice for students today.
Tomorrow morning, Feb. 24, 2022, SBISD will have a delayed start. Classes will start at 10 a.m. and buses will be 2 hours later than the normal start time, school officials report.
Due to incoming weather, North Hopkins ISD also announced classes will be dismissing early on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Parent pick-up begins at 12:45 p.m. Buses will run at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.
High school student drivers may be released as soon as parents would like for them to leave, if the parent calls to “sign them out” in the High School office.
NHISD administrators urge all NHISD families please be safe on the roads due to the wintry weather.
Cumby ISD, for the safety of students, families, and staff members will dismiss at 1:30 today, Feb. 23, 2022 as well. Students can be picked up prior to that, at parent discretion.
School at Cumby ISD will be closed Thursday, Feb. 24 as well. All practices are cancelled too, CPCISD administrators report in the notice sent out at about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.
Saltillo ISD around 11:30 p.m. announced the district will also be releasing classes early Wednesday. Buses will depart at 1:30 p.m. to begin their routes and car riders may leave at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.
Saltillo ISD administrators said they will monitor the weather and make a decision concerning classes tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022), at a later time.
Miller Grove ISD officials at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, announced school will release early today, at 1:30 p.m. due to the worsening weather conditions. Buses will run at 1:30.
School administrators report, “We are closely monitoring weather conditions for tomorrow and will make a determination and let you know as soon as possible.”
Yantis ISD released school at 12:30 p.m. due to the worsening road conditions. Buses left the campus at that time as well. Parents who wished to do so, were allowed to pick their child up earlier than 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Any parents who was unable to pick their children up or if no one will be home to receive them at the early release time so alternate arrangements could be made.
Classes at YISD will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in anticipation of some icy conditions Thursday morning.
Due to continued hazardous conditions, the Texas A&M University-Commerce main campus and Dallas site closed at noon Wednesday, February 23, and will remain closed Thursday, February 24.
The university will reopen for normal operating hours at 8 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2022.
Due to the weather, Paris Junior College in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs campuses will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and remain closed all day Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.
Paris Junior College campuses will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.
KSST will provide updates of any potential school or business closings, delays or scheduling changes due to the possible wintry weather as they are announced or become available, so be sure to stay tuned to 1230 AM and www.KSSTRadio.com for updates.
Longview Rallies, Beats Wildcats Soccer 4-2
Men’s soccer got up early against the first-placed Lobos, but could not keep up their momentum, falling to Longview 4-2 on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Sulphur Springs scored two straight to go up 2-0 on the Lobos Tuesday at home.
Unfortunately for Coach Alexi Upton’s squad, Longview (6-0-1) scored four unanswered to win over the Wildcats 4-2 on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
The men’s soccer coach said his team did not finish the game like they could have,”[losing the game] in the last 20.”
The loss is the second straight for men’s soccer.
Osvaldo Arrellano and Alex Yanez scored for the Wildcats, assisted by Uriel Antacruz and Edgar Salazar, respectively.
Tuesday’s home loss to the Lobos dropped Sulphur Springs to 4-13-2 (3-4 district).
Coach Upton and his squad have another tough match-up Friday when they host Mount Pleasant.
That game kicks off at the Prim on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:15 P.M.
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Wildcats Basketball Wins 62-52, Moves on to Area Round
Sulphur Springs took on a scrappy Huntsville squad which challenged the Wildcats for three and a half quarters in the Bi-District round on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Men’s basketball pulled ahead late in the game thanks to a huge 16 point fourth quarter that saw the Wildcats win 62-52 over Huntsville.
“For us it was just good to be able to compete in that fourth quarter for eight minutes and be able to pull it out,” Coach Shaver said Tuesday night following the win.
Men’s basketball knew coming into their Bi-District match-up the Hornets were not a team to over look.
“We knew coming in that they’re gonna be extremely tough,” Coach Brandon Shaver said following the win. “They’re athletic, they’re long… they shot the ball extremely well tonight,” the men’s basketball coach said.
On Tuesday, the Hornets shot close to 40% from downtown, compared to a season average of about 28. Huntsville rode the hot hands of Kevin Harrison and AJ Wilson, two Hornets who combined for
Scoring came at a premium for the Wildcats, as in two quarters Sulphur Springs scored 17 points or fewer.
In the third, men’s basketball put up just eight points. Coupled with a 15 point quarter from Huntsville, and the district champion Wildcats found themselves tied with the Hornets heading into the fourth.
“We knew what we had to do, and I think for three quarters we really didn’t execute what we needed to do,” Coach Shaver said, “but in the fourth quarter we did, and that’s why we were able to pull it out.”
Kordrick Turner had a huge game, racking up 17 points in the win over the Hornets. Justin Haire also had himself a solid showing with 14, followed closely by Branson Lynn at 13 points.
The fourth and final Wildcat to finish in double figures, Parker Whisenhunt, scored 10.
Malachi Myles got four over Huntsville and both Cason Arrington and Caleb Alexander rounded out scoring for Sulphur Springs with two points.
The win over Huntsville gives the men’s basketball team a 27-9 record (10-2 district).
The Bi-District champion Wildcats next play Midlothian in the Area round.
The Panthers ended men’s basketball’s season last year, also in the Area round.
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Lady Cats Soccer Lose Third Straight, Falling in Longview 5-0
Women’s soccer fell by a score of 5-0 for the second straight game on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
The district-leading Lady Lobos (7-0) shout out Sulphur Springs in Longview.
Just like Friday’s loss to Hallsville, the Lady Cats gave up two goals in the first period.
Also like Friday’s home loss, Longview put three in the net in the second to win 5-0 over women’s soccer.
The loss is the third straight and sixth in seven games since district play began.
Over that seven game stretch women’s soccer have been outscored 21-13.
Excluding the Lady Cats 11-0 rout of Marshall, Sulphur Springs has given up 21 goals and scored just two since Friday, Jan. 28.
Coach Aguayo and his squad have another tough test ahead of them Friday when they travel to Mount Pleasant (4-3).
If Sulphur Springs cannot tie or beat Mount Pleasant and Texas High, the Lady Cats’ opponent on Tuesday, Mar. 1, Coach Aguayo’s squad are all but eliminated from postseason contention.
Friday’s showdown kicks off on Friday, Feb. 25 in Mount Pleasant at 7:15 P.M.
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Arp Man Accused Of Robbery And Attempted Sexual Assault Of Date
Sulphur Springs Police Monday afternoon arrested a 28-year-old Arp man accused of robbery and attempted sexual assault of a woman he was dating.
According to Sulphur Springs Police, Jimmy Ray Mason Jr. reportedly met with the woman locally for dinner and a drink at a bar on Feb. 17, 2022. They went to her residence, where the Arp man allegedly made sexual advances toward the woman. When she turned down the advances, he reportedly became irritated and aggressive, then assaulted the woman, causing injury. After the assault, Mason used an app on the woman’s phone to transfer money to himself.
Following investigation, police obtained warrants for Mason’s arrest on attempted sexual assault and robbery charges. Mason turned himself in at the police department Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, after being made aware of the warrants. He was taken into custody at 3:56 p.m. by SSPD Officer Sean Hoffman and Sgt. Investigator Joe Scott and transferred to Hopkins County jail, where he was was booked on both warrants.
Mason was released from Hopkins County jail Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, on a $75,000 bond on the second-degree robbery charge and a $50,000 bond on the third-degree felony attempted sexual assault charge, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
Information from the Welding Class at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center
PRACTICING FOR TEST
John Esters, left, a returning student from Union Valley, is practicing for his welding test under the direction of PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Instructor John Plemons, looking on at right. For information about enrollment into the welding program at the Sulphur Springs Center, call 903-885-1232.
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.
Tuesday Game Day Features Soccer and Bi-District Basketball
Tuesday game day on Feb. 22 brings both soccer squads taking on Longview, plus the Bi-District round of playoffs for men’s basketball.
Men’s basketball are the first team up on Tuesday, Feb. 22 in Corsicana for the opening round of playoffs.
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team take on Huntsville for their Bi-District contest at Navarro College’s Wolens Special Events Center.
Huntsville made the playoffs as the 4 seed from District 16-5A, going 12-13 in the regular season (4-6 district).
Sulphur Springs on the other hand won seven straight to close out their season, en route to their first district crown in three seasons.
The playoffs tip off for Sulphur Springs basketball at 6 P.M.
Moving over to soccer, both squads take on Longview for the Feb. 22 edition of Tuesday game day. Men’s soccer begin a two-game home-stand today, starting with a big match hosting Longview.
Coach Alexi Upton’s team has to get a win over the second-placed Lobos if they wish to keep their spot as the current 4 seed.
On Friday men’s soccer hosts Mount Pleasant, a team Longview beat in PK’s 3-1. The shoot-out loss to the Lobos is the lone game for the Tigers to not end in victory in the first half of their district season.
Coach Upton’s team has to win or tie one of their two home games this week if they hope to keep up with Hallsville.
Sulphur Springs (3-3 district) kicks off with Longview to begin their two-game home-stand on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7:15 P.M.
Women’s soccer’s schedule is flipped this week. While the men are at home on Tuesday and Friday, the Lady Cats are on the road both game days.
And just like the Wildcats, Coach Javier Aguayo’s team play Longview and Mount Pleasant.
The two-game road-stand comes at a bad time for Sulphur Springs, in the midst of a two-game losing streak while also having lost four of five.
If the Lady Cats (1-5 district) can’t tie or win one of their two matches this week, or the rematch with Texas High next Tuesday, women’s soccer may find themselves out of the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
Coach Aguayo’s squad enters this week in sixth place.
Tuesday’s contest kicks off in Longview on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7:15 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.
Lady Cats Golf Finish Second in Mount Pleasant
Monday had Lady Cats golf in their second competition of the spring season in Mount Pleasant.
Coach Whitney Spigener’s team placed second. Sulphur Springs as a team compiled 375 points.
“This is probably the best tournament I’ve had team-wise in a long time,” Coach Whitney Spigener said about her team’s performance following the win Tuesday.
“They really stepped it up,” the Lady Cats golf coach said.
The second place finish was good enough for the Lady Cats to finish just 11 strokes behind Longview, the favorite to win district.
Allison Thomas shot 90 in Mount Pleasant, a 26-stroke improvement over her first outing in Rockwall on Valentine’s Day. Thomas finished third at the competition.
Kenzie Posey shot 91, finishing just behind Thomas in fourth.
Two Lady Cats shot 93: Mykylie Meador and McKenna Meskimen. Brylie Brock finished with 98 in Mount Pleasant.
Rounding out women’s golf from their Monday competition is Autumn Allen (101) and Ally Crump (121).
“Overall those scores are looking really good,” Coach Spigener said.
The Lady Cats golf coach said those scores are about where they need to be right now. Women’s golf “Still has a little bit of improvement to go before we can look at district,” Coach Spigener said.
Next up, women’s golf are back in action next Monday, Feb. 28 at the Dallas GAC.
Coach Spigener and the Lady Cats take on stiff competition in Dallas-area schools next Monday.
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