Lady Cats Basketball Wins Big Over Pine Tree, 49-29 For First District Win
Women’s basketball won their first home game on Tuesday, Jan. 4 versus Pine Tree 49-29 at the SSHS Main Gym.
The win is also the first win in district for the Lady Cats.
Coach Erica Delley’s squad sank some threes to jump out to a 15-7 lead over the visiting Lady Pirates heading into the second quarter.
Jasmine Taylor contributed to the hot start, sinking two threes and a free throw to acquire seven of her nine points in the victory.
The second was when the Lady Cats started rolling, getting two threes from Kaylee Carter and Addyson Wall to expand their lead to 14 at 26-12 heading in to the half.
Trinity Jefferson got some beautiful passes from her teammates to score five in the quarter, four of which came in the paint.
Coach Delley credited middle school coach Nickie Pannell, eighth grade coach for women’s basketball at SSMS for advising the Lady Cats coach to stick with her and give her time to improve.
She did that and some, boxing out defenders and getting some crucial offensive rebounds.
Wall put Pine Tree comfortable away. Seven of her 13 points came in the third as Sulphur Springs went up by 20 at 37-17.
The fourth quarter saw Jolee Wilson come on to the scene, sinking two threes and a long-range two coming off the bench to score all eight of her points keeping the victory well in hand.
Pine Tree was able to match Sulphur Springs in points at 12, but the damage had already been done as the Lady Cats basketball team cruised to a 49-29 win over the Lady Pirates.
“[The Lady Cats] were knocking down some big shots,” the women’s basketball coach said.
The Lady Cats coach said she loved the energy her team showed in the home win. “I’m so proud of them,” Coach Delley said after the game.
Seven of nine Lady Cats players scored in the win over Pine Tree. Wall lead the way in scoring at 13, followed by Taylor with nine.
Wilson and Kaylee Carter wrapped up the win scoring eight points and Jefferson was one behind at seven. Kyra Carter rounded out scoring for Sulphur Springs with two free throws in the fourth.
“It’s still a work in progress,” Coach Delley said. “But I like the direction we’re going in,” the women’s basketball coach said.
The win over Pine Tree gives the Lady Cats a 3-20 season record (1-3 district). The women’s basketball team has won three of their last four contests.
Coach Erica Delley’s squad is off on Friday before resuming action next Tuesday, Jan. 11 in Hallsville.
Tuesday’s road match is set to tip-off at 6:15 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.
Reinvestment Zone Approved For D6 Inc. Expansion
Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night gave initial approval to a reinvestment zone and agreed to a 380 economic development agreement for D6 Inc. A rezoning request for a West Industrial Drive property, and authorized the city manager to execute documents for up to four agricultural license agreements at the Old Thermo/Luminant mine property and to negotiate a real property acquisition for storm drainage purposes.
D6 Inc.
D6 Inc. — an advanced design-to-shelf packaging manufacturer that uses recycled plastics and, when the pandemic began, shifted to making face shields and masks — opened a facility in Sulphur Springs at the end of 2020, with plans to expand within 18-months.
In 2020, Sulphur Springs City Council established an industrial reinvestment zone, allowing D6 to apply and receive in December 2020 for a tax abatement from the hospital district and a 10-year 380 economic development agreement from the city for the $6 million investment, which included a 5,000 square foot expansion at the corner of Industrial Drive and Commercial Services Drive. On Nov. 23, 2020, a Chapter 381 agreement between Hopkins County and D6 Inc. was approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court. That agreement didn’t cover the entire operation, just the planned 25,000-square foot expansion at the facility.
On Oct. 15, 2021, Texas Governor announced a Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $1,432,200 had been extended to D6 and the business has been offered a $6,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus to move it’s corporate headquarters from Portland, Oregon to Sulphur Springs to expand the business’ manufacturing presence in the state. D6 Inc. plans to build the first fully closed-loop recycling site for single-use PET clamshells in Sulphur Springs, the Governor said of the plastic packaging produced by the company. The $27 million in capital investment is projected to create 231 new jobs.
The City Council Jan. 4, 2022, approved on first reading Ordinance No. 2796, establishing a reinvestment zone for the planned 300,000 square-foot D6 expansion, with a 180,000-square-foot building to be constructed as soon as the business can get everything in line and another 120,000-square-foot building expansion in three years. The new buildings will be located just across from the current facility, on10 acres the EDC has near the railroad tracks, according to Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley.
The ordinance is set to be presented again in February to the City Council for second and, if approved, final reading establishing the reinvestment zone for D6.
An economic development agreement for D6 was among three reportedly the City Council was reported to discuss during an executive session, held 30 minutes prior to the regular 7 p.m. meeting on Jan. 4, 2022. The City Council later in the meeting agreed to grant another 380 economic development agreement to D6 for the planned expansion. The business also plans to seek tax incentives from the county and hospital district for the relocation and expansion as well.
Additional Executive Session Items
The City Council also during the executive session discussed potential economic development by what has been identified only as Project Superman. The City Council has discussed this during executive sessions in several meetings, but reported the elected officials are not yet at a point to act on the matter nor in a position to discuss the sensitive negotiation for the project.
The City Council did, however, authorize the city manager to negotiate for acquisition of real property as discussed during the executive session. The property in question was designated for storm drainage purposes, the council noted.
Agricultural License Agreements
The City of Sulphur Springs posted notices for bids for agricultural license agreements for the land at the old Thermo mine/Luminant property owned by the city. One bid was reported to be far below the $62 per acre rate agreed upon in another agreement executed by the city manager last month.
Place 1 Councilman Jay Julian asked about the $2 per year Hopkins County pays for agricultural and sand use. He noted that city facilities such as the senior center and public library are located within Hopkins County and provide services to people who live not just in the city but to those who reside outside the city limits as well. The county does contribute to the library, about 6 percent of the overall budget. The county benefits from more than the $2 worth of sand used to mix with oil for roads.
City Manager Marc Maxwell said only Precinct 2 where the sand pit is located takes sand from the old mine property. Precinct 2 has had that arrangement for the sand for some time. Allowing that to continue, Maxwell said, in his opinion, would foster continued good will with the county, especially with plans to develop the mine property in the future, which the county could be helpful in establishing reinvestment or tax increment zones.
The City Council authorized the city manager to execute documents for three of the four agricultural license agreements as proposed, minus the request well below the $62 amount, and to negotiate an ag license agreement for the acres in question at no less than $62 per acre, going down the list of bidders for the agreements. All agreements are for 1 year each.
Rezoning Request
The City Council too approved on first reading a request from John Heilman to rezone his property at 1381 West Industrial, changing the 0.97 acre from heavy commercial to light commercial to be consistent with the zoning of approximately 7.5 adjacent acres of property he owns that is already zoned light commercial.
The request was recommended to the City Council after review by city staff as well as unanimous approval of the Planning & Zoning Commission during a December meeting. The zoning and use would be consistent with plans for that corridor.
Heilman in December told the P&Z Commission that he has been approached by a few business representatives interested in purchasing the property, including those scouting locations for a travel center and a water park. Rezoning the property would be one step in the process of him being able to sell the property all together to a developer.
The Council approved, on first reading, the proposed Ordinance No. 2795 granting the zone change for 1381 West Industrial Drive. The ordinance is slated to be read and presented again during the February City Council meeting on second and, if approved, final reading.
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel Plan Program
Members of local retired school personnel from Hopkins and Rains counties plan to meet on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 to hear an informative presentation by Dr. Millie Nylan detailing her work with inmates at the Hopkins County Jail. The program starts at 10:00 am and will be presented at The ROC located at 115 Putman St. in Sulphur Springs.
Her work is a local initiative, focused on teaching inmates the educational skills they need in working toward the GED exam. Dr. Nylan proposed the program, which began in 2017 with approval of the Hopkins County Sheriff.
Dr. Nylan works with inmates 4 days a week to help them attain skills they currently lack. The program includes fascinating facts about the mindset of those incarcerated.
Several of our members in the Hopkins-Rains RSP have heard Dr. Nylan’s program in other settings. They tell us her information is interesting, inspirational, and not to be missed!
Chamber Connection – Jan. 5, 2022: Nominations Of Outstanding Individuals and Businesses Due
By Butch Burney
As 2021 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding over the last year.
Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Hopkins County Civic Center.
Nominations can be sent to [email protected] or mailed to the following addresses:
Caregiver of the Year—The Pilot Club—P.O. Box 131, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.
Chamber Directory
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Business Before Hours
One Church will be hosting a Business Before Hours on Wednesday, Jan. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. It is a great time to connect with others in the business and social community. There will be breakfast refreshments available. Please make time to join us Jan. 5 at One Church, 1400 Loop 301.
Ribbon Cutting
Rythmic Productions Music Company will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting at noon, Friday, Jan. 7, at 1217 South Broadway, Suite Q. Please join us for this event!
Law Enforcement/First Responders Banquet
The annual Law Enforcement/First Responders Banquet is set for Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, where we will say “Thank you” to the men and women who serve and protect us on a daily basis. If your business would like to be a sponsor and/or provide a door prize to go to our local heroes, please contact us at 903-885-6515 or [email protected].
Extension Addresses Family Nutrition
This is a continuation of program impact summaries provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service during 2021 in Hopkins County. This week focuses on the Better Living for Texans/Family Nutrition program area.
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hopkins County Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected]
Relevance
In Hopkins County, approximately 4,010 receive supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits according to https://hhs.texas.gov. Research suggests that SNAP and other limited resource audiences consume diets that are not in agreement with the current dietary recommendations, potentially increasing the risk for development of chronic disease. Obesity among adults in Hopkins County is 31% of the population. Similarly, 35% reportedly are physically inactive. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides timely, practical educational programs and resources.
To help address these issues, the Community Health/Wellness Alliance, Master Wellness Volunteers, and Family & Community Health Committee assisted in planning, marketing, and presenting programs.
Response
The following programs were offered:
- A Fresh Start to a Healthier You online series
- Walk & Talk
- Healthy Snacking for preschoolers
- Better Living for Texans (BLT) newsletter
- 55+ Health Fair on food budgeting and physical activity
Target Audience
- A Fresh Start for a Healthier You was targeted toward low-income audiences through the BLT newsletter (Head Start parents, senior citizens, church Senior Citizens groups).
- Walk & Talk was targeted toward Head Start parents/grandparents.
- Healthy Snacking was targeted toward Head Start students.
- 55+ Health Fair was targeted toward that specific age group.
- BLT newsletter is sent to Head Start campus, local day care centers, Senior Citizen Center, CAN Help and food bank.
Results
A Fresh Start to a Healthier You
A total of 22 enrolled in the on-line series. Topics were: Food Safety; Meal Planning and MyPlate; Food Resource Management; and Celebrating Small Bites. A new session topic was introduced each week for participants to complete at their own pace.
Walk & Talk
- 3 teams of Head Start parents/grandparents
- Each team exceeded the goal of 832 miles (2,634 total miles)
- 14 of 18 (78%) attended 6 or more sessions
- 10 matched pre-post surveys returned
- 10 of 10 (100%) increased days of physical activity
- 10 of 10 (100%) indicated benefiting from the program
- 6 of 10 (60%) increased consumption of vegetables
55+ Health Fair
- Approximately 250 senior adults attended, receiving information on nutrition and physical activity
- 80 small bags of popcorn and 20 pounds of apples and oranges were distributed
BLT Newsletter
- 10 issues prepared
- Provided to 28 outlets for distribution to clientele reaching approximately 5,000 households
Future Implications
Be Well, Live Well, a program for 50+ aged adults is scheduled for April, 2022. Stay tuned for more information!
Voluntary Nationwide Recall Issued For 1 Lot Of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%
Hawthorne, NY ─ Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (“Taro” or the “Company”) has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% packaged in 60 g tubes, to the consumer level.
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% is indicated for the relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses and is packaged in 60 g aluminum tubes with polypropylene puncture-tip caps. Each 60 g tube is labeled to indicate the name of the product, Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% and the NDC # 51672-1259-3. The Lot Number and Expiration Date are displayed on the bottom of each tube and the end flap of the product carton.
| Lot # | Amount | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| AC13786 | 96 units | December 2022 |
This recall ONLY applies to tubes labeled with “Lot AC13786” and “Exp Dec 2022”. No other lots of this product are impacted. Lot AC13786 is being recalled due to the presence of Ralstonia pickettii bacteria (“R. pickettii”), which was discovered by the manufacturer through routine testing, Taro Pharmaceuticals USA stated in the recall notice.
R. pickettii is present in the natural environment (soil, water) and for healthy individuals with intact skin, is unlikely to cause any localized or systemic infections. However, for individuals who are immunocompromised, or whose skin is not intact (i.e. sunburn, psoriasis, abrasions), there is a reasonable possibility that systemic infections may occur if the product is contaminated with R. pickettii due to the presence of the corticosteroid component which enhances absorption of the ointment. If this bacterium is circulating in the human blood stream it can cause life-threatening, invasive infections such sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis, inflammation of the bone or bone marrow, and infection in the joint fluid and joint tissues. To date, Taro has not received any adverse event reports related to this lot.
Ninety-six units of Lot AC13786 were distributed to two wholesale distributors in the U.S. market between Nov. 16 and Dec. 6, 2021. These two wholesale distributors may have further distributed this lot to their retail customers for prescription dispensing to patients who were prescribed Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60 g.
Taro has notified the affected distributors by phone, e-mail, and letters via U.S. Mail and is arranging for return of any containers of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60 g, Lot AC13786 (expiration date of December 2022). Retail customers that have any quantities of Lot AC13786, which is being recalled, should stop distribution and return any unsold units to their wholesaler, the company release notes.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Taro by calling 1-866-923-4914 or by e-mail at [email protected], Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., U.S. Central Time. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Community Health Day Being Held January 22, 2022
Community Health Day
In partnership with CHRISTUS Health, Columbia Lodge #81 invites you to attend an event
aimed to build a community that is more secure, productive, healthy, and hopeful. We will have
local experts speaking on a variety of health-related topics that will educate and empower
community members to take charge of their own health and well-being. The event will be held
Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 8am to 12pm at the HW Grays Building at Pacific Park, 413
Beckham Street in Sulphur Springs. For more information, contact Bryan Vaughn at
[email protected].
Hopkins County Community Chest Closed Until January 18, 2022
According to the Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest, the temporary closure the next two weeks is due to Covid-19. Heather White became the local Community Chest Director in April 2021, and her job has continued an important local role filled previously by Judy Moore.
In an e-mail to KSST, White stated that the 217 Linda Drive facility will re-open as planned on January 18, 2022. “We ask that clients come to pick up food on their regularly scheduled week. No modifications in schedules will be made. The food bank will resume normal distribution on Tuesday January 18th. Our Reach out program has resumed as well and will continue as regularly scheduled. We appreciate the community’s support during this time”.
In addition to assisting families through the ongoing food distribution programs at the Community Chest headquarters at 217 Linda Drive in Sulphur Springs, there’s also the Reach-Out program where a mobile unit travels to food distribution stations in the county on a monthly basis. Community Chest also offers bill-pay assistance as well as emergency resource services for families in need. Assistance is determined by income and application process. If you have needs or have questions about Hopkins County Community Chest, you can visit the office Tuesdays and Thursdays, or you may phone 903-885-3452.
Tuesday Game Day Features Lady Cats Soccer and Both Basketball Teams
Tuesday, Jan. 4 has both basketball teams in action plus women’s soccer at home.
Lady Cats basketball resumes district action today, hosting Pine Tree.
Last Friday, women’s basketball travelled to Gilmer to take on the Buckeyes.
Moving over to the men’s team, Wildcats basketball resume district action today when they travel to Pine Tree to take on the Pirates.
It is the first return for Coach Brandon Shaver to his previous coaching gig in Pine Tree.
Tuesday’s district match-up in Pine Tree is set to tip-off at 7 P.M.
Last week the men’s basketball team participated in the Allen Holiday tournament, taking on stiff competition from around the state of Texas.
Sulphur Springs missed a few players in Allen but managed to pull out a 2-2 record in the tourney.
The Wildcats come in to tonight’s district contest in Pine Tree looking to improve upon their 17-7 record (1-0 district).
Women’s soccer are the last team up on Tuesday game day, hosting Celina at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Lady Cats have a tough match for their non-district opener.
Sulphur Springs coach Javier Aguayo acknowledged during pre-season the gauntlet his team had to run during scrimmage play, but he believes taking on tough and talented teams best prepares his squad for district action.
They will need all the reps they can get as they take on perennial soccer powers in Longview, Hallsville, and Pine Tree when district play begins later this month.
But before Coach Aguayo and his Lady Cats set their sights on District 15-5A, they have to get through tourney and non-district play which starts tonight versus Celina.
The regular season-opener is set to kick-off tonight at the Prim 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.
NETEX Board To Consider Right-Of-Way Requests For Elevon Development In Collin County
The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District Board, known as the NETEX Board, will be asked Thursday to consider right-of-way requests for Elevon Development in Collin County.
The large scale project is reported to be a $2 billion development which will be constructed in at least two phases and to include thousands of single family and multifamily homes in and outside of Lavon, on over 1,500 acres of land purchased by MA Partners LLC, and as planned could also include a business complex. Part of the project, however, as designed runs alongside or crosses NETEX property. Discussions and negotiations have been ongoing between NETEX representatives and those of the developer for months.
One of the big concerns expressed by NETEX is that the development could restrict or prevent the railroad from being expanded and developed to increase the rail line and offer more services. Questioned also would be potential residents of Elevon Development’s willingness to have a rail line that is not a public commuter line run through or along behind their homes, or whether they would object to it.
During the Dec. 2 NETEX meeting, John Marlin with MA Partners gave an update on the project. Jarret Mankin with RAMS, the company NETEX hired due to the business’ experience with ROW matters, listened via teleconference call. Mankin and NETEX attorney Ron Stutes at the conclusion of the meeting were asked to continue working to have an agreement to present to the NETEX Board for the January 2022 meeting.
As presented, Elevon Development will cross the property or at the least require use of the NETEX right-of-way. The Jan. 6 NETEX Board agenda includes five ROW related matters which have been negotiated through RAMS, . For Elevon Development, NETEX Board will be asked Thursday to consider utility easements, pipeline and wireline; public road crossing agreements; removal of Bear Creek bridge; private road agreement; and stipulations of all parties involved.
Also during the 1:30 p.m. meeting Jan. 6 at Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation offices, NETEX Board will be asked to elect officers for the year, including designating a president, vide president, treasurer and secretary.
Reports compiled by NETEX Treasurer Neal Barker and rail operator Northeast Texas Connector (NETC) also are slated to be presented on Thursday afternoon. In December, Barker reported a balance of $251,033.35 in the NETEX operating account and $51,731.64 in the money market account, and advised auditor Mike Ward had the needed files and an audit spanning a few years was still in progress. Mike Salek of NETC reported the excavator had arrived and was put into service, working in Greenville eastward on Dec. 2, 2021
