Update: 11-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Friday Identified As Local Youth
The 11-year-old killed in a 2-vehicle crash Friday morning has been identified by Texas Department of Public Safety Funeral services have also been set for the local youth.
DPS Sgt. Gregg Williams, with the Texas Highway Patrol Media Communications for the Texarkana/Mount Pleasant region which includes Hopkins County, Saturday reported Angel Olvera was the 11 boy who died at the crash site Friday morning. Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced Olvera dead at 8 a.m. Sept. 17, 2021.
The driver of the smashed Toyota Camry was identified as 34-year-old Angeles Vicente-Hernandez of Sulphur Springs; the car also contained a juvenile female passenger.
Medical helicopters were requested at the crash site. Vicente-Hernandez and the female youth were each flown to an area trauma center for what appeared to emergency responders to be with life-threatening-injuries. No additional update on their conditions was available Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.
The driver of the Ford F750 garbage collection truck also involved in the crash, identified by DPS as 70-year-old Lewis Vickers of Mount Vernon, was not injured.
DPS have determined the 2015 garbage collection truck driven by Vickers was stationary on the south Interstate 30 service road about six miles west of Sulphur Springs, in the eastbound lane, with its flashing caution lights activated at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17. The 2007 Toyota Camry driven by Vicente-Hernandez was traveling eastbound on the service road.
“For an as yet undetermined reason, the driver of the Toyota failed to control the vehicle’s speed and struck the back of the Ford,” Sgt. Williams reported in the Saturday news release about the fatal crash.
According to other local authorities the occupants of the Camry were removed with assistance from local firefighters.
A service for the 11-year-old Angel Olvera, known as Chitto Olvera, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Saltillo Kerry Garmon Gymnasium, at Saltillo ISD.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Paris District Road Report for the week of September 20, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 20, 2021. 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.
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. The northbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Lamar/Houston Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road near West Staples Street and transitions back to the existing mainlanes near West Cherry Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Center Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Center Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. To detour, eastbound Center Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Park Avenue, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Houston Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Center Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLyVQ6rYNhM
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Center Street closure at US 75: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIMoHaqAFGg
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road from just north of Houston Street and transitions back to the existing main lanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 main lanes and the bridge over Washington Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to complete work in preparation of the mainlane detour. To detour, eastbound Washington Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Lamar Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on North Travis Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Washington Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Washington Street closure at US 75:
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between North Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit 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 perform bridge construction. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on bridge construction and construction of new frontage road lanes.
The westbound US 82 exit ramp for Loy Lake road is currently closed for crews to work on widening the US 82 frontage road. Traffic wishing to access Loy Lake Road is requested to take the SH 91 exit ramp (# 643), or the US 75 exit ramp.
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 are working to construct the new roadway pavement. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews perform striping work and temporary widening of the 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.
FM 131, Grayson County: in Sherman at the Northcreek Drive intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work on installing a traffic signal at the intersection.
US 69, Grayson County: in Bells at the FM 1897 intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work on installing a traffic signal at the intersection.
Yellow Bridge Road (CR 876), Grayson County: Yellow Bridge Road (CR 876) is closed to through traffic at the branch of Pilot Grove Creek so that construction crews can remove and replace the bridge. Local traffic will need to use an alternate roadway such as Brewer Road or County Road 534.
US 69/US 75, Grayson County: at the Red River bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to upgrade and replace the existing bridge railing on the bridge and guardrail approaches on the northbound and southbound bridges at the Red River. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have shifted traffic to provide room for construction.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to build portions of the new bridges and roadway. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have moved traffic to a portion of the new concrete pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section consisting of concrete pavement when the project is completed.
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 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
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.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: in Whitesboro from SH 56 to US 377. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
Business US 377C, Grayson County: in Collinsville. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
Business US 377D, Grayson County: in Tioga. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1552, Fannin County: from SH 78 to County Road 3710. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
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.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow-moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement for the entirety of the project from the Lamar County line to SH 121. Eastbound traffic between SH 121 and the Lamar County line has been opened to two lanes. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews complete the remaining work.
FM 68, Fannin County: from FM 271 to SH 34. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade perform base repairs on the roadway.
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 71, Hopkins County: From FM 3236 to Sulphur Bluff. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform ditch grading operations.
I-30 westbound, Franklin County: From Titus County Line to Hopkins County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform repair and surfacing operations.
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.
US 82 Loop, Red River County; from SH 37 S to SH 37N. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the travel lanes.
US 271 at Loop 286 interchange, Lamar County: Watch for lane and ramp closures while final work is being performed.
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.
FM 911, Red River County: from BU 82K (Avery) to FM 44. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to the Bowie County line. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 36, Hunt County: from FM 36 to FM 751 at various locations: The contractor has been forming and pouring concrete drainage structures on FM 1564. The contractor is working on culverts and safety end treatments on FM 1564 and will be placing chevrons on FM 1570, FM 751 and FM 36.
SH 276, Hunt County, from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass): The contractor has placed project barricades and has prepared and cleared the right-of-way. Preliminary embankment, excavation, and bridge work has begun with all shafts being completed. This work should not affect existing traffic on SH 34 or SH 276. Roadway construction affecting closures on Spur 264 has begun, this work will affect through-traffic between Meyers Avenue to County Road 2304. Weekend work is to be expected. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor has begun mile five of this seven-mile project and is currently reworking the subgrade and bringing in flex base, placing geogrid and compacting areas for roadway rehabilitation and widening. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66 at FM 1570, Hunt County: The contractor has finished placing project striping and will begin working on final punch list items. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing overlay on SH 66 from FM 1579 to Caddo Mills and roadway edging on FM 1570 from SH 34 to IH30. Crews will complete sweeping for the Cotton Patch Bike Race. Crews will be performing potholing at various locations in Hunt County. Maintenance contract crews will be performing debris removal on I-30 and guard rail repair at various locations around Hunt County.
Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews in Rains County will be performing seal coat prep work on SH 34 from SH276 to the Kaufman Co. Line Crews will complete sweeping the roadway for the Cotton Patch Bike Race. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing, edging, and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operation on various roadways. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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3 Additional COVID Fatalities Confirmed For Hopkins County This Week
Three additional COVID fatalities have been confirmed for Hopkins County this week, increasing the pandemic total to 130 cases, Texas Department of State Health Services reported Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021.
All COVID-19 deaths come from death certificates filed by the doctor, medical examiner or other official who completes the paperwork and sends it to the state vital statistics office with COVID listed as the direct cause of death. This does not include individuals who may have had COVID but whose death was reported to be the result of another cause. That information is then reported DSHS, who updates the various COVID case count dashboards on the agency’s website daily. COVID deaths are reported as soon as the information is filed by the reporting party.
Most recently, that process has been taking 1-3 weeks. However, it could take longer if an autopsy is ordered to determine a specific cause of death such as COVID-19. Some of the tests performed on samples taken or factors analyzed take longer than others to complete due to a backlog of cases, staffing and type of screenings and data is analyzed. So although a new death announced today, that does not mean it occurred today.
That makes 6 Hopkins County COVID deaths announced in the past three weeks, three of which were occurred in August and three in September – two on Sept. 1 and another two days later. While a total of 130 COVID fatalities have been recorded for Hopkins, only 46 have died in 2021. The rest occurred from July 1 to December 31, 2021; Hopkins County has had COVID cases since March 27, 2020, but did not have any confirmed coronavirus deaths until July 17, 2020, according to DSHS and local emergency management records.
Hopkins County is ahead the September 2020 case pace, with a total of 118 new lab-confirmed cases reported during the entire month in 2020 and 337 new lab-confirmed cases reported during the first 17 days of September 2021.
In fact, September 2021 could prove to be the worst month of the pandemic for Hopkins County in terms of new and active case counts. August exceeded the previous highs of 484 total new cases reported in December 2020 (the state didn’t daily report probable cases, and include them in in the overall daily new cumulative case and recovery counts for each county) and 323 new molecular cases (lab-confirmed cases) reported in October 2020. September appears to be on track to exceed the 471 new COVID cases (408 confirmed and 163 probable) reported for Hopkins County in August of 2021.
A total of 76 Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 lab results during the first week of August, 94 more the second week, 80 the third week, 97 the fourth week and 61 the final three days of August, for a total of 408 new lab-confirmed COVID cases among Hopkins County residents in August 2021.
During the first seven days of September 2021, a total of 136 Hopkins County residents received COVID positive lab results. Another 148 tested positive the second week of September, 53 more in the past three days more so far this week. That’s 337 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases so far in September, 142 more than during the first 17 days of August.
A total of 191 Hopkins County residents have been reported so far this month as “probable” COVID cases. That means 28 more probable cases have been reported during the first 17 days of September than during in all 31 days of August 2021.
On the other hand, recoveries have outpaced new COVID cases this month, 408 recoveries to 337 new confirmed cases and 131 probable cases..
Unfortunately, that still leaves 408 Hopkins County residents reported to actively still had coronavirus Friday afternoon. While down from the 498 active cases reported on Sept. 14 but up from the 324 active COVID cases reported on the last day of August.
Lady Cats Volleyball Bests Marshall Lady Mavs in Four
The Lady Cats volleyball team had another hard-fought district match on Friday, Sept. 17, this time against the Marshall Lady Mavs.
Coach Bailey Dorner’s squad hosted the Lady Mavs in the SSHS Main Gym on Friday for Sulphur Springs’ third district match.
The Lady Cats lost a nice lead in set one and unfortunately for the home team they would go on to lose the first set 26-24.
Sets two and three were won by Sulphur Springs, 26-24 and 25-23 to give Coach Dorner’s team a 2-1 set lead.
The fourth set showed this team’s character and tenacity as even though they trailed by nine, they came back to win set four 26-24 and thus the match 3-1.
The win gives the Lady Cats volleyball team a 16-11 overall record (2-1 district). Sulphur Springs has won four of their last five matches, with their lone loss being Tuesday’s home classic versus Texas High.
Next up, Coach Dorner and her squad will be in Longview next Tuesday taking on the Pine Tree Pirates.
JV and freshman squads will get things underway at 5 P.M. followed by the varsity squads at 6 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.
H C Historical Society ‘Style Show’ and Brunch Was a Fun Fundraiser for Heritage Park
At a recent fundraising event at Heritage Park, about 18 models treated the audience to a glimpse of what styles in pioneer days looked like in Hopkins County. And a delicious Brunch was spread, and enjoyed by all in the beautiful all-purpose Winniford House, the most recently added building to the grounds. The Winniford House is a modern small event venue, standing in beautiful contrast to the numerous restored historic buildings around the grounds. If you have an event planned, consider holding it at Heritage Park!
Carlie Penson, late 1880’s skirt, blouse and bonnet 
Portraying sharpshooter Annie Oakley, Tori Cotton wears braids, split skirt and high boots. Neice Teagan carries her great-grandfather’s lariat. 
Tammy Vincze in pioneer days costume 
Amy Phillips in Sunday best pioneer dress with home-spun lace and summer straw hat 
Bill Glover models late 1880’s vest with pocketwatch, a Pinkerton Detective Agency badge and holstered 1858 Remington percussion revolver 
Brenda Payne in hand-made “going to town’ ensemble of yellow cotton blouse and calico print skirt and matching cap. 
Barbara O’Dell enjoyed the 1970’s and wore outfits similar to this one, with bell-bottom jeans, fringed suede vest and lots of beads with oversized sunshades and floppy hat 
In an example of 1870’s-1880’s bustle ‘walking dress’, Karey Hayes would have worn this in town for promenading and visiting. 
Linda Panter’s 1860 Civil War-era ensemble includes a top hat with veil and a puffy crinline slip under her gown. Many women wore very wide hoop skirts during this era. 
Carolyn French’s late 1880’s pioneer dress is nostalgic of Little House on the Prairie, and features a bustle on the back. Simple accessories are a carved-shell cameo and her mother’s flapper-era silver mesh coin purse. 
Julie Parker’s outfit is an 1895 two-peice outfit which she wears with her favorite Sunday hat and pearls. 
Joyce Bateman’s print dress has eyelet lace at collar, front and sleeves with a bonnet and apron. She carries a rolling pin which came toTexas by covered wagon. 
Barbara Hudson made the apron she places over her patchwork skirt. Many times, clothing would be re-made for another use or for quilt scraps. 
Paula Altenbaumer models a 1700’s-era dress with lace-up back and square neckline, white underskirt and standard white mobcap or “mop’ cap. 
Carlie Penson reveals the foundation of ladies pioneer wear. Very modest, most women wore cotton camisole and pantaloons with leggings. Once dressed, mostly only hands and faces showed as they went about their work. And outdoors, a bonnet and shawl kept away sunrays and breezes. 
Historical Society President Rick Wilson as a farmer with emcee Enola Gay as a western woman
The September 11 Style Show and Brunch served as a Fundraiser for upkeep and maintenance of Heritage Park. Upkeep is provided by Hopkins County Historical Society members, with assistance at times by Hopkins County jail inmates. Donations are needed year round to keep Heritage Park a beautiful place to visit. Mail donations to 416 North Jackson Street,Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75482 and call for information at 903-885-2387.
SSHS 2021 Homecoming Pre-Game Recognition
The mood at Gerald Prim Stadium was festive Friday night, Sept. 17, as fans and alumni packed the stands for the Sulphur Springs High School 2021 Homecoming pre-game recognition and Varsity Wildcats Football versus the Crandall Pirates.
The pre-game activities included recognition of the 11 young ladies nominated by the senior class to serve as the Homecoming Court. Each nominee was escorted by her parents or other family members onto the field for recognition of her school spirit through participation in various school activities. Afterward, the three girls selected as this year’s Homecoming Royalty were named. Each girl received a crown and a spray of roses.
The title of SSHS 2021 Homecoming Queen went to Hallie Hinton, the 18-year-old daughter of Trey and Andi Hinton. She has attended Sulphur Springs Schools for 13 years. Hallie is a member of Key Club, FCCLA, and 4-H. She also attends The Way Bible Church. After high school, she plans to attend college and major in business. Her favorite Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Let all you do be done in love.”
Litzy Chacón and Hannah Williams were crowned the SSHS 2021 Homecoming Princesses.
Litzy is the 17-year-old daughter of Jose Martín and Tomasa Chacón. She has attended Sulphur Springs schools for 13 years. Litzy is a member of Rhapsody Choir, Student Council, Key Club, Yearbook staff, and is vice president of the Class of 2022. She is also involved in the Hopkins County Leadership Class, National Technical Honor Society and is treasurer of the National Honor Society. After high school, Litzy plans to attend a Texas university.
Hannah is the 17-year-old daughter of Michelle and James Williams. She has attended Sulphur Springs schools for 12 years. Hannah is a member of FCCLA and the drill team. After high school, she plans to attend Grand Canyon University, where she will major in sociology and psychology.
All of the 2021 nominees are accomplishments young ladies.
Haven Walker Moore, 17-year-old daughter of Dave and Shanequa Moore, has attended Sulphur Springs schools for 13 years. Haven is a member of Key Club, HOSA, and Hi King Klub. She is also captain of the Sulphur Springs Blue Blazes. After high school, she plans to attend Prairie View A&M University to dance, then pursue her dreams on becoming a flight attendant.
Victoria Macias, the 17-year-old daughter of Jose and Stephanie Macias, has attended Sulphur Springs schools for 12 years. Victoria is a member of Key Club, FCCLA, and a member of the Yearbook Club. After high school she plans to attend Tyler Junior College, where she will major in law enforcement.
Janiya Gatlin, 17-year-old daughter of Natalie Gatlin and granddaughter of Nelson Gatlin, has attended Sulphur Springs schools for 13 years. Janiya is a member of Key Club, on the Strategic Planning Committee, is a third-year HOSA officer, Sulphur Springs Blue Blaze senior sergeant, and serves as president of Hi King Klub. After high school, Janiya plans are to attend college to obtain a BSN in Nursing.
Katie Tiemeyer, 17-year-old daughter of Jeff and Amy Tiemeyer. She has attended Sulphur Springs schools for 13 years. Katie is SSHS Varsity Cheer captain, a member of NHS, NTHS, HOSA, Key Club, Hopkins County Leadership, and serves at The Way Bible Church kids department every
Sunday and Wednesday. After high school, Katie plans to attend Texas A&M-Commerce, where she will major in Nutritional Science.
Desirea Hall, 17 -year-old daughter of Yolanda and Skeet Hall. She has attended Sulphur Springs schools for eight years. Desirae is a member of Key club, FCCLA, FFA, and serves as historian and photographer of Hi King Klub. She is also senior sergeant of the Sulphur Springs Blue Blazes. After high school, she plans to attend Prairie View A&M University, where she will major in interior design.
KI’Yonna Redmon, is the 17-year-old daughter of Byron Redmon and Selena Givens. She has attended Sulphur Springs schools for 13 years. KI’Yonna is a member of Key Club, FCCLA, and HOSA. After
high school, she plans to attend Prairie View A&M University, where she will major in Nursing.
Rylee Penny, daughter of Keith and Tracie Penny. She has attended Sulphur Springs High School for four
years. Rylee is a member of FCCLA, Key Club, the International Thespians Society, and is a Certified Firefighter through the Sulphur Springs High School Firefighter/EMT Program. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Texas at Tyler, with a goal of earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Harley Kate Speed, Harley is the 17-year-old daughter of Dustin and Sirena Speed. She has attended Sulphur Springs schools for 13 years. Harley is a member of Varsity Cheer, RYLA, Hopkins County Leadership, Key Club, HOSA, FCCLA, FCA, RAGE student ministries, Yearbook staff, SSCD Competitive Dance Team, is the founder of Sisterhood middle school girl’s ministry, and serves as Student Council vice president. After high school, she plans to attend Texas A&M-Commerce, where she will a major in education in the hope of becoming an elementary teacher and motivational speaker.
Hopkins County Records – Sept. 18, 2021
Land Deed Transactions
- Melody Brantley and Robert Brantley to David Ivan Gutierrez; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Tresia Hooten to William Ray Reed; tract in the Jasper County School Land
- Joe Byron Suggs and Kerry Jane Suggs to Johnny Blake Weir; tract in the William Gregg survey
- John Milton Sinclair Estate, Rhonda Renne Sinclair independent executor, to Rhonda Renne Sinclair
- Carey Sartin and Hillary Nicole Sartin to Iris Carr and Robert Lennington; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Deborah Taylor AIF June Mynell Washington to Reynaldo Jaimes Enciso; tract in the James Gahagan survey
- Reynaldo Jaimes Enciso to Juan Buendia Cuevas and Jesus Guardado; tract in the James Gahahan survey
- Candace A. Jackson to Alva C. Adams Jr.; tract in the Thomas Norris survey
- Jason Matthew Meskimen and Teri Meskimen to Jonathan Reid Aulbaugh Sr. and Patricia Mae Aulnaugh; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Clara Tennison to Quentin Hardin Wallace; tract in the James H. Starr survey
- Sara Rocha Garcia and Ivan De Jesus Jimenez Gomez to Maria Isabel San German Rodriguez; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
- Jim Hankins and Angela Mobley, independent executor for the Trudy Hankins Estate, to Genelle M. Dahlberg and Waler G. Dahlberg; tract in the Elihu Lindley survey
- Anthony Ballard and Mary Katherine Ballard who is the same person as Mary Katherine Vaughn, to Laura Ensley and Robert Ensley; tract in the Thomas Stewart survey
- Mary Pennington and Sonny Pennington to Clint Williams and Cydney Williams; tract in the GC Wetmore survey
- James N. Binford to Allan Gilbert Binford and James Campbell Binford; tract in the MD Jackson survey
- Gary Odom to Dottie Cato and Mike Cato
- Bobbee Bell to H. Keith Hunt; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Beth Creider, Daniel Creider, Byron Evans and Mary Ann Evans to Danny Evans and Debra Evans; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Taylor Schmitt to Milagros A. Garcia and Noel Garcia Ramirez; tract in the WL Houghton survey
- Angela Morgan Mobley to Alan Screws and Kim Screws tract in the Marty Ann Bowlin survey
- Jadyn Elaine Stubbs to Terry Scott Moss; tract in the JG Procello survey
- Elizabeth A. Moss and Terry Scott Moss to James Laury Moss; tract in the JG Procello survey
- Paula Tamsma and Piter Tamsma to Azenth Rodriguez and Hermina Tellez; tract in the E. Mitchell survey
- Rosemary Adams, who is also know as Rosemary Wilson Kirkland, Rosemary Mills and Rosemary Wilson Wakefield, to David Paul Kirkland; tract in the RJ Watson survey
- Jerome Crossman Marcus, Sam Bonart Marcus and Sam Bonart Marcus Jr., co-trustees for the Betty Crossman Marital Trust, to Jerome Crossman Marcus and Sam Bonart Marcus Jr.
- Carol Ann Scott AIF and Michael David Scott to Carol Ann Scott; in the JB Moore survey
- Erikn Schlusemeyer to Amber Strong and Isaac T. Strong; tract in the Randolph Yarberry survey
- Choya Shanahan to Belle Palmer Crouch and Jack W. Crouch; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Rebecca Klopfleisch to Karen Starks and Randell Starks; tract in the John Binion survey
- K&B Hunt Investments LLC to Billy R. Elam Jr. and Sheena L. Elam; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Sheila Rae Smith to Jessy Dale Smith and Sheila Rae Smith; tract in the Daniel Halbrooks survey
- Jane D. Cox to Cynthia Trull and Larry Trull; tract in the HD Parsons survey
- Robert B. Fultz to Dakota Graham and Rebecca Graham; tract in the Hezekiah A. Hargrave survey
- Hector Rodriguez Escobar to Rafael Escobar; tract in the William Ewing survey
- Rebecca Beck to Jason Truman Heard; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jonathan Newsom to Grason Builders Inc.; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Vicki Renea Hilley to Gere Don Camper; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Ruth Mary Hall, independently and as independent executor for the Lawrence R. Hall Estate AKA Randy Hall Estate to Jackson McClain Massey; tract in the Josiah Thompson survey
- Craig Buck and Jan Buck to Ty Thomas Giles; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jana Dodd to Anita Jenkins
- Koby Price and Tate Price to Kasen Tate Price; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Ellen M. Condo and Gary M. Condo to Carolina Mendoza and Luis M. Mendoza; tract in the Simon Derrick survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Timothy Glen Smith and Deborah Luree Belson
- John Dalton Collins and Kayla Danielle Royal
- Donnie Merle Martin II and Mary Lucille Foster
- Jared Lee Mars to Esther Rochelle Sena
- David Connor Hagerdon and Kacy Lynn Rulison
- Matthew Scott Calhoun and Emma Ann Boyett
- Brandon Scott McQueen and Amy Nicole Baker
Wildcats Football Team Loses Track Meet With Crandall Lions on Homecoming
It was a tale of two halves for the Wildcats’ Homecoming game versus Crandall.
The Wildcats lead 20-8 in the first half, but it did not last long, as the Pirates were able to take the lead 29-20 going in to the second half.
The visiting Crandall Pirates would go on to win 57-34 in both teams’ district openers.
Not only that, but Crandall was able to score 42 straight before Sulphur Springs was able to punch it in the end zone twice late in the game.
The scoring streak for the Pirates began when QB Matthew Mitchell’s pass was intercepted by Samuel Omosigho and returned 57 yards to the house to give the Pirates the lead for good at 21-20.
Crandall’s defense made some stellar halftime adjustments to shut down the Wildcats offense in the second half.
Sulphur Springs scored just twice after leading 20-8.
The Wildcats got ahead early thanks to two back-to-back opening drives to start out the game that ended with six points.
The Wildcats looked the best they have all season long in the first quarter, getting a number of key stops on defense while the offense had little to no issues moving the ball.
Sulphur Springs finished with more than 200 yards on the ground, their second straight game doing so.
But in the end, Sulphur Springs could not keep up with the track-meet like offense in the second half that Crandall possesses.
The Pirates outscored the Wildcats 28-14, with two of Crandall’s four touchdowns in the second half coming on drives that lasted less than a minute.
The Wildcats two touchdowns in the fourth quarter came with less than 10 minutes to go in the game when both JJ Hall and QB Matthew Mitchell pushed into the end zone from less than five yards out for rushing touchdowns.
The district-opening loss drops Sulphur Springs’ season record to 0-4 overall (0-1 district).
Next up, the Wildcats will be back on the road next Friday when they travel out to Ennis to take on the Lions.
We will not be live-streaming next Friday’s game in Ennis, but the district match-up will be broadcasted over the radio on KSST 1230 AM.
That game is set to kick-off at 7:30 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.
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