Friday Game Day Brings Wildcats Football at Home, Lady Cats Volleyball in Texarkana
Another Friday game day brings Wildcats football and Lady Cats volleyball.
On the Oct. 8 edition of game day the Wildcats football team are ready to be back in action when they host the Royse City Bulldogs.
Coach Greg Owens’ program is still looking for their first win on the season, but like many other contests it will not be an easy go of it.
The Bulldogs come in to tonight’s contest undefeated [5-0 overall (2-0 district)] and are fresh off of a bye as well.
It should prove to be another good one as both teams come into the game well-rested and ready for the second half of the season.
All teams in District 8-5A had a bye last weekend.
RC coach David Petroff said that the Wildcats’ record [0-5 overall (0-2 district)] is a bit misleading considering the opponents Sulphur Springs has gone up against.
Coach Owens echoed those statements Wednesday, saying the Wildcats’ first six opponents have a combined one loss.
Royse City, this week’s opponent for Sulphur Springs, runs a methodical, run-heavy attack that they bring to Gerald Prim stadium tonight.
Coach Owens said they are a well-oiled machine that runs a great system featuring several talented athletes who know their role in that Bulldog system.
The Wildcats-Bulldogs district match-up is set to begin tonight at 7:30 P.M.
That game will be both live-streamed on to KSST Radio’s Youtube channel and will be broadcasted over the radio on KSST 1230 AM as well.
Moving over to the volleyball team, Coach Bailey Dorner’s squad, like the football team, will have their hands full tonight when they travel to Texarkana to take on Texas High.
The Lady Cats got the sweep versus Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, getting not only the clean-sweep of the Lady Tigers for their second victory over Mount Pleasant on the season but their second sweep of the Lady Tigers as well.
The win gave Coach Dorner’s team a 19-12 overall record (5-2 district).
It also increased the Sulphur Springs volleyball team’s win streak to two.
Friday’s match-up will not be as easy as their Tuesday contest for they will be taking on the number one team in District 15-5A in the Lady Tigers (7-0 district) in Texarkana.
Sulphur Springs lost the first match-up at home versus the Lady Tigers in a five-set classic on Sept. 14, and if they hope to challenge Texas High in the hopes to get their second straight District 15-5A Championship, they will have to beat the Lady Tigers tonight in Texarkana and will need some help from the other two teams tied for second place, Marshall and Hallsville.
Speaking of the Lady Mavs, Coach Bailey Dorner’s team will be back on the road on Tuesday when they travel to Marshall for another tough road match-up.
Unquestionably the toughest stretch of the volleyball team’s schedule are tonight and Tuesday’s two-game road stand.
We will find out what this Lady Cat volleyball team is made of when they travel to Texarkana today in the hopes of handing Texas High their first loss in the fall 2021 district season.
The battle for playoff positioning continues tonight at 4:30 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.
Emergency Sirens to be Tested Today
Emergency Sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs today, Friday October 8th, 2021. The test will be conducted by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management office. The test will be conducted at noon.
The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system. Recent tests have shown the emergency sires to be a ready source of warning in case of emergencies such as weather or other threats to safety.
This is only a test.
The 2021 ‘Walk to Remember’ Fundraising Walk Reaches Its Goal for Terrific Tuesdays!
The 2021 “Walk to Remember” Alzheimer’s Walk was held on a beautiful morning in the heart of our town, on Celebration Plaza. The annual event is the only Fundraiser for the Terrific Tuesdays program with 100% of the funds raised going directly to the continuation of the program. Terrific Tuesdays is a Respite Care Program for anyone with Alzheimer’s , Dementia, Senility, Stroke and any other type of Brain Injuries. Tammi Reardon and her very caring group of Volunteers take care of these participants while their caregivers can have a day off to run errands or just have some time to themselves.
According to Tammy Reardon, “our goal today in our beautiful Celebration Plaza in Downtown Sulphur Springs is to pause and remember friends and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease and any of these other brain related illnesses.
We want to Thank everyone who sponsored the T-Shirts, bought t-shirts, donated money, gift cards, bought raffle tickets or donated money to the walk.
Thank you to the Quilt Guild for making and donating a beautiful quilt again this year for our Raffle. If you have not purchased a raffle ticket and would like to .. Please do so at this time. They are $1 each or $10 for 15 tickets,with the drawing at the end of the walk.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Don Waddle for providing the music and sound system for this morning, and Enola Gay Mathews of KSST Radio for being our emcee again this year.
We would like everyone to make at least 1 lap around the square together while we remember the ones we have lost and the ones who are currently dealing with this horrible disease.”
Following a word of prayer by FUMC Reverend Ed Lantz and the playing of the National Anthem, the Walk began with attendees making leisurely laps around the walking track of Celebration Plaza.
Tammy continued,”your generosity and compassion of the Terrific Tuesdays program will allow us to continue to serve those families in our community that are facing memory loss. We have surpassed our goal again this year for Fundraising!!! Every year a ‘Spirit Award’ is presented to the facility that was able to raise the most Money during the mini walk.
This year’s Spirit Award winner is :
WESLEY HOUSE WITH $2500.00
And coming in as a close 2nd is :
THE SENIOR CENTER with raising over $2300.00
The Community Spirit Award is for the business that raised the most money.
This year the Community Spirit Award goes to:
SAPUTO $1000.00
Congratulations to these wonderful groups which will have Bragging Rights all year!
Raffle Winner of the Quilt is Pamela Johnson, a volunteer at Meal-a-Day. Pamela was not present because she was delivering her Meal-a-Day route to shut-in seniors! Seniors Center Director Karon Weatherman said she would take the quilt to Pamela.
As we conclude the 2021 “ A Walk To Remember” , I would like to say a special thank you to the City of Sulphur Springs for allowing us to utilize to this beautiful square for our walk. Thank you to local media for covering our event today.
Please make sure to visit all the information booths here to learn about the different services offered in this area.
Thank you to all those that made this walk a success!”
Miller Grove FFA Chapter Monthly Spotlight
Congratulations to the members of the Miller Grove FFA teams! Highlights of the activities of the busy Miller Grove FFA Chapter were provided by FFA Advisor Christin Fortenberry, who also serves as the Paris District FFA President.
Cell Phone Used To Track Stolen Car From Dallas To Hopkins County
High Speed Chase Spans 51 Miles Across 2 Counties, End 4 Miles After Car’s Tires Punctured By Stop Sticks
A cell phone was used to track a stolen car to Hopkins County, where deputies spotted the Nissan Sentra in question traveling at a high rate of speed early Oct. 6, 2021, on Interstate 30 in Hopkins County. A high speed chase then spanned 51 miles across 2 counties, with the car continuing 4 miles on punctured tires, before completely losing one tire.
According to arrest reports, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications operators were alerted by Dallas Police that a vehicle, recently stolen in the other city, was believed to be traveling east on Interstate 30 headed into Hopkins County. The Dallas Police officials had tracked a cell phone that was in the car when it was stolen to Interstate 30. It was shown to be headed east on I-30 entering Hopkins County. Dallas Police gave updates of the phone’s location as it progressed while deputies began traveling to the interstate.
HCSO deputies spotted a car matching the description of the stolen vehicle in the area the cell phone was reported to be located around 12:42 a.m. Wednesday. The gray car was traveling at a high rate of speed near mile marker 120 on I-30 east. Deputies claim while they were attempting to catch up to the car, it nearly struck a patrol unit parked at mile marker 122 on I-30 east.
When deputies attempted to stop the car at mile marker 123, it reportedly began evading the marked vehicles with lights and sirens behind it. Deputies began earnestly pursuing the car.
The pursuit continued on I-30 east, reaching speeds near 110 miles per hour. HCSO deputies pursued the car as it crossed from Hopkins into Franklin County, where Franklin County deputies awaited the arrival of the car, with stop sticks deployed near mile marker 147 on I-30 east. The stolen vehicle’s tires hit the spikes, but the car continued east on I-30 to mile marker 151, where it eventually lost a tire and became disabled. The driver pulled it onto the shoulder, where deputies from both counties initiated a high risk stop and take down.
The driver, later identified as 36-year-old Eugene Montrell Jones, was removed from the Nissan and taken into custody around 1 a.m. Oct. 6. HCSO deputies remained on scene with Franklin County deputies to aid in a vehicle search prior to Jones’ arrest. Jones was transported to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, and the car towed to the sally port behind the jail.
Upon arrival at the jail, Jones reportedly required evaluation by medical staff due to a prior injury to one foot. He was checked out at the Sulphur Springs hospital. Then, upon being cleared by medical staff, Jones was returned to the Hopkins County jail.
Jones, who indicated for arrest reports that he had no permanent address, was booked into jail around 4:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 2021, on a third-degree felony evading arrest or detention with a vehicle charge and a felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charge. The vehicle was further inventoried and based on conversation with Dallas Police was confirmed to be the car stolen there. The car was placed into impound and Jones released to jail staff.
The 36-year-old remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, on a both charges. Bond was set at $10,000 on the evading arrest charge and $5,000 on the stolen vehicle charge.
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.
Slaton Files 3 Bills To Ban COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Texas House District 2 Representative Bryan Slaton Thursday announced the filing of three pieces of legislation: House Bills 33, HB 110 and HB 125, to protect Texans against unjust COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
HB 33 would prohibit companies and hospitals in Texas from forcing COVID-19 vaccines on their employees. HB 110 would stop state and local governmental entities, including public universities, from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine. Finally, HB 125 would nullify unconstitutional federal vaccine mandates and make it a felony offense to attempt to enforce the mandate in Texas.
Rep. Slaton commented, saying, “These bills would serve to protect against the growing encroachment on the rights and medical freedoms of Texans, and I’m urging Governor Abbott and House leadership to support these bills. No Texan should have to choose between keeping their job to feed their family, and obeying their conscience. Texans are free to receive the vaccine if they choose, but mandates are unconscionable. Most especially, we must stand up to President Biden and Washington bureaucrats who wish to force their unconstitutional vaccine mandates on Texas. Any federal interference in the rights of Texans in this matter should be met with fierce resistance and nullified.”
Learning Math on the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
LEARNING MATH
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Mathematics Instructor Charla Holzbog helps student Hector Martinez of Sulphur Springs during a recent class. For information about enrolling at the 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.
Wildcats Head Coach Greg Owens Discusses Ennis Loss and Upcoming Royse City
After a tough loss in Ennis to the Lions on Friday, Sept. 24, the Wildcats football team were ready for their one bye of the fall 2021 season.
It could not have come at a better time, as Sulphur Springs was a bit banged up and needed a breather which was conveniently sandwiched in between two top-10 teams in 5A Division II that the Wildcats had to play in district.
On Sept. 24 the Wildcats travelled to Ennis and took on the number four team in 5A Division II. Sulphur Springs got behind early and could not recover, losing to a top five Lions team 47-14.
“We’ve gotta have better starts,” Coach Greg Owens said about the Ennis loss and getting behind early. “[The Wildcats] have to take care of things earlier,” the Sulphur Springs coach said.
Coach Owens said this is something that was addressed this week leading up to their Royse City district bout.
The Wildcats did mange to get in to the end zone twice in the fourth quarter in loss to Ennis thanks to CJ Williams running out of the Wildcat and QB Matthew Mitchell connecting with Weston Fields on a fade-route that went 56-yards to the end zone.
Coach Greg Owens’ program is still looking for their first win on the season, but like many other contests it will not be an easy go of it.
RC coach David Petroff said that the Wildcats’ record [0-5 overall (0-2 district)] is a bit misleading considering the opponents Sulphur Springs has gone up against:
- Frisco High — 5-0 (Not ranked)
- Lovejoy — 5-0 (#3 in 5A Divison II)
- Kaufman — 6-0 (#10 in 4A Division I)
- Crandall — 4-1 (NR)
- Ennis — 5-0 (#4 in 5A Division II)
- Royse City — 5-0 (NR)
The Wildcats’ opponents are a combined 30-1 through six games. All rankings above are according to Dave Campbell’s Texas High School Football.
That statistic includes the Royse City Bulldogs, who come in to tomorrow night’s contest undefeated [5-0 overall (2-0 district)] and are fresh off of a bye as well.
All teams in District 8-5A had a bye last weekend.
Royse City, this week’s opponent for Sulphur Springs, runs a methodical, run-heavy attack that they bring to Gerald Prim stadium tonight.
The Wildcats football head coach said the Bulldogs have an offense that is approximately 75% based on the ground.
“They hang their hat on the run,” Coach Owens said.
The Bulldogs feature a running back, #1 Champ Petty-Dozier, who is extremely explosive and fast, the Wildcats coach said. Coach Owens said Royse City loves to get the ball to Petty-Dozier in any way they can, so look for the offense to more or less to run through the RB for the Bulldogs.
And while Royse City will continuously pound it on the ground versus opponents, their quarterback, Kenneth Springs, can slice and dice defenses if need be.
Coach Owens said to look out for zone-read plays from the QB since it has been extremely successful for the Bulldogs.
The offensive line is tough and physical for Royse City, a necessity for a run-heavy attack.
On defense Royse City brings a 3-3-5 stack defense, and they are just as physical as their OL. Their nose guard, #56 Keiran Phounsavath is the anchor for the base-stack defense.
Coach Petroff’s D runs to the football and are well-disciplined and structured, the Wildcats coach said.
The defense likes to keep everything in front of them, allowing opposing offenses certain plays and yardage, but Coach Owens said OC Matt Young’s unit has to take advantage of those short-yard plays and be patient.
Coach Owens said the Bulldogs are a well-oiled machine that runs a great system featuring several talented athletes who know their role in that Bulldog system.
It should prove to be another good one as both teams come into the game well-rested and ready for the second half of the fall 2021 season.
The Wildcats-Bulldogs district match-up is set to begin tomorrow at 7:30 P.M.
That game will be both live-streamed on to KSST Radio’s Youtube channeland will be broadcasted over the radio on KSST 1230 AM as well.
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.
Tira News – Oct. 7, 2021: North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming Returns On Oct. 23, 2021
By Jan Vaughn
Carol Robinson passed away and a graveside service was held at the Tira Cemetery on Monday, October 4th at the Tira Cemetery. Carol was the wife of Allen Robinson. Please remember the family in prayer.
Billy George Taylor, son of the late Omer and Gertrude Taylor of Tira, passed away and there will be a graveside service at the Tira Cemetery on Monday, October 11, at 11 a.m. Many in the area will remember Mrs. Gertrude from her many years of teaching at North Hopkins School. Please pray for the family.
The North Hopkins Alumni Association would like to encourage all former students and faculty to attend the North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming on Saturday evening, October 23, in the school cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m. Since there was no homecoming in 2020, the classes of 1970, 1971, 1980, 1981, and 1990, 1991 will be honored for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year class reunion. The North Hopkins Culinary Arts department will be serving a delicious meal. Also, there will be Bingo and prizes! The cost is $15 per person. Please help spread the word.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Ordinance Establishing Reinvestment Zone For $4 Million J-B Weld Expansion Approved
Sulphur Springs City Council approved on first reading Ordinance No. 2791, establishing an industrial reinvestment zone for J-B Weld, LLC, located at 400 CMH Road, just off West Industrial Drive in the Pioneer Business Park. J-B Weld is expanding its building and adding employees.
The reinvestment zone is needed in order for J-B Weld to be able to attain a tax incentive from Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors, which can grant the incentive but doesn’t have the ability to create a reinvestment zone, which must be established in order for the board to consider granting the tax incentive, Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley explained when making the recommendation for approval.
During a Sept. 13 meeting, Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved a Chapter 381 Economic Development Program Agreement with J-B Weld, LLC.
The business, which had a 2020 ad valorem taxable value of just over $4.7 million, has committed to investing $4 million to expand its epoxy glue manufacturing business with construction of a 40,000 square-foot facility on the 12.24-acre tract of land, with the project to be completed by June 30, 2022, according to the ED Program agreement. This will allow J-B Weld to add 20 new fulltime positions, giving the business a total of 102 fulltime employees, which the company agreed to maintain the duration of the Chapter 381 agreement. J-B Weld agreed to a 5-year program instead of the usual 10 year program agreement with the county.
Beginning Dec. 31, 2021 and continuing each year for 5 years, Hopkins County, per the 381 agreement, will reimburse J-B Weld for 100 percent of county ad valorem taxes paid on the new addition. J-B Weld in turn agreed to maintain its current workforce of at least 82 fulltime employees during construction, then 102 after the new addition is complete. J-B Weld in exchange agreed to annually provide a report showing verification of the full-time employment requirement as well as the taxable value of the property beginning Dec. 31, 2021.
Another public hearing regarding the J-B Weld reinvestment zone, approved on first reading Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 by the Sulphur Springs City Council for J-B Weld, LLC, will be conducted during the Nov. 2 council meeting, slated to begin at 7 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Municipal Building.
Ordinance No. 2791 establishing the reinvestment zone for J-B Weld will be read on second and, if approved by the City Council, final reading at that November City Council meeting. The reinvestment zone would become effective immediately on Nov. 2, 2021, and continuing for five years, with an option to renew it for an additional five years, or to terminate sooner if a subsequent ordinance regarding the zone is passed.
About J-B Weld
The J-B Weld Company was founded in 1969 by Sam and Mary Bonham. Sam had discovered a need for a “cold weld” product to use in his truck service garage, instead of traditional torch welding. Working with a Texas A&M chemist, he formulated an original “tougher than steel” two-part epoxy and named it J-B Weld. Sam and Mary soon went from selling the product out of their car to auto parts jobbers across Texas, to selling it in stores throughout the U.S. and internationally.
The latest chapter of the J-B Weld story began in 2008, when the company was purchased by a group of private investors led by Chip Hanson, who now serves as CEO and president. In just a few years’ time, J-B Weld broadened the product line to meet the changing needs of our customers, including new adhesives for metal, wood, plastic, and general purpose use. With each new product J-B Weld innovates – whether epoxy putty sticks, syringe-based epoxy adhesives, threadlockers, or specialty products, J-B Weld continues to provide the world’s strongest bond for your repair projects. The company also expanded its retail partnerships to reach even more customers.
Today, J-B Weld products can be found in some of the world’s largest automotive, hardware, home improvement, and big-box stores nationwide. For a complete list of retailers, go to the J-B Weld locations page.
