Wildcats Football Loses Overtime Heartbreaker in Corsicana
The Wildcats football team put themselves in the best position all season long to get their first win of the season, but fell just short of victory in Corsicana, losing 41-38 in overtime.
Sulphur Springs played a season-best game, continuously improving week-after-week.
The Wildcats had a one possession lead for most of the game, but when the offense fell stagnant in the second half the Tigers responded by going on a 14-7 run through the final 16 minutes of action to tie it up 35-35 heading into OT.
Sulphur Springs got the ball to start overtime, but settled for a field goal to go up 38-35.
Corsicana then only took four plays to put it in the end zone to end the game with a 41-38 victory against the Wildcats.
The game was full of explosive plays for both teams, as Sulphur Springs was able to get five 20+ yard plays in the loss.
The 38 points scored in the loss is a season-high for Coach Greg Owens and his program.
QB Brady Driver accounted for all five touchdowns for Sulphur Springs, throwing 4 TDs through the air while also adding one on the ground.
The back-breaking loss to Corsicana drops the Wildcats football team’s season record to 0-7 overall (0-4 district).
Next up, Sulphur Springs will be back at home next Friday, Oct. 22 when they host Greenville. The fifth district game for the Wildcats is set to kick off at 7:30 PM.
The Wildcats-Lions contest will be broadcasted on to KSST 1230 AM.
We will also be live-streaming the Greenville district match onto KSST Radio’s YouTube channel.
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.
Greenville Man In Hopkins County Jail For Violating Probation
A 31-year-old. Greenville man was in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, for violating probation.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Terry Thompson was made aware Keegan Thomas Rees was being in held in Hunt County jail on a Hopkins County warrant. Thompson took custody of Rees at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 15, 2021, and transported him to Hopkins County.
The 31-year-old Greenville man was booked into Hopkins County jail at 9:40 a.m. Friday on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. He was held in Hopkins County jail on the charge Saturday morning.
Rees was arrested on the original controlled substance charge on April 21, 2021, following a Hillcrest Drive crash. Police alleged Rees appeared to be under the influence of some type of intoxicant. A pipe used to smoke methamphetamine was found during a pat down. Two baggies with a substance that tested positive for meth were located in the SUV he had been in. The Greenville man remained in jail on the controlled substance charge until July 29, 2021, in lieu of the $30,000 bond set on the charge. He was indicted in June on the 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.
Lady Cats Volleyball Gets Season-Sweep Over Pine Tree
The Lady Cats volleyball team got a much-needed win over the Pine Tree Lady Pirates on Friday, Oct. 15, sweeping Pine Tree 3-0 for the season sweep over the Lady Pirates.
Sulphur Springs desperately needed to get back in the win column after a brutal two game stretch that saw them take on Texas High and Marshall, both on the road.
Unfortunately for Coach Bailey Dorner and her program, they went 0-2 during that stretch to fall to fourth place in District 15-5A at 5-4.
Hosting Pine Tree was a much-needed reprieve, as the Lady Pirates came into the match at the SSHS Main Gym winless in district (0-8).
Much like the first time these two teams met, the visiting Lady Pirates fought hard throughout the match, but could not translate it into set wins, getting swept by Sulphur Springs in straight sets.
Set one was the closest of the three, as the Lady Cats won 25-18.
Sulphur Springs took care of business from there, dispatching Pine Tree 25-10 and 25-14 to get the season-sweep of the Lady Pirates.
The win gave the Lady Cats volleyball team a 20-14 overall record (6-4 district).
Next up, Coach Bailey Dorner added a game to the schedule Tuesday in which they will travel to Edgewood.
That match is set to begin at 4:30 P.M. starting with the JV/freshman squads, followed by the varsity teams 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.
3 Men Arrested On Felony Warrants In 2 Days
Three men were arrested in the last 2 days on felony warrants, according to jail reports.
Jacob Lee “Jake” Ball was taken into custody Oct. 13, 2021, on two warrants: one for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1B controlled substance and one for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent.
The 26-year-old Sulphur Springs man was released from Hopkins County jail later Wednesday on $20,000 in bond, $10,000 per charge.
Daniel Keith Alsobrook was arrested Oct. 14, 2021, on two warrants: one for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and one for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
The 22-year-old Paris, Texas man remained in Hopkins County jail on both charges Friday evening, Oct. 15, 2021, according to jail reports.
Joshua Kenney Mandell was arrested Oct. 14, 2021, on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to sheriff’s reports.
The 37-year-old Waxahachie man too was held in Hopkins County jail Friday evening, Oct. 15, 2021, on the charge, according to jail reports.
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.
Hopkins County Records – Oct. 15, 2021
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Caanon Marc Albert and Ashley Marie Hagan
- Scott Allen Moore Jr. and Carlie Renee Latham
- Dustin Taylor Heer and Ashleigh Briann Dodwell
- Charles Neal Mullins and Sarah Elizabeth Helms
- Ashton T. Smith-Peacock to Skyler Lucile Marie Swann
- Christopher L. Hamlin and Lisa Bell King
- Ronnie McGlothlin and Kimberly Lynn Vititow
- Randy Lewis Bench and Sarah Ashley Shelton
- Ricky Dale Henderson and Gena Lakay Peugh
- Eugenio Ayala-Sanchez Jr., and Maria L. Mejia Martinez
- Russell Joseph Lester III and Kelsey Laneil Cope
D6 Inc. Plans To Relocate Company Headquarters To Sulphur Springs
Projected $27 Million Capital Investment Expected To Create 231 New Jobs
D6 Inc. plans to relocate the company headquarters from Portland, Oregon, to Sulphur Springs, to expand their manufacturing presence in the state, Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2021. D6 Inc. is an advanced design-to-shelf packaging manufacturer, using recycled plastics, and when the pandemic began shifted to making face shields and masks. The business opened a Sulphur Springs plant at the end of 2020, with plans to expand within 18-months — which now includes moving the D6 Inc. headquarters to Sulphur Springs as well.
Starting An Operation In Sulphur Springs
D6 Inc. purchased the old Coca-Cola building, which was more recently the location for S&S Commercial operations. In November 2020, Sulphur Springs City Council was asked to establish an industrial reinvestment zone so the business could apply for a tax abatement from the hospital district, as well as n economic development agreement with the city so the Portland, Oregon-based business could make a $6 million investment, including a 5,000 square foot expansion, of the old Coca-Cola business, located at the corner of Industrial Drive and Commercial Services Drive.
Sulphur Springs City Council approved the requests on first reading in November and final reading on Dec. 1, 2020, granting a 10-year 380 economic development agreement to D6 Inc., requiring the business to pay all taxes, then receive a rebate when documents showing the terms of the agreement are met are provided. This first year, the rebate would be the full amount, then would reduce by 10 percent each year. Essentially, the business would pay 45 percent of total taxes over the 10 years of the agreement.
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.
The business in 2020, had initially indicated plans to hire 70 employees, but the pan approved by the Commissioners Court was to start with 30, pay taxes to the county on the original building, and receive a tax break on the new addition. D6 Inc. had begun hiring employees and moving equipment in already but wasn’t fully operational in late November 2020, Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley reported at that time, adding that the business at that time was planning another expansion which would provide additional jobs at the Sulphur Springs plant for up to 90 employees18 months later. D6 Inc. at that time was having a hard time filling positions.
Hopkins County Hospital District on Dec. 17, 2020, approved a tax abatement for D6 Inc.
Looking To The Future
The relocation of D6 Inc.’s headquarters to Texas, announced by Governor Abbott on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, is reported to be the result of months of negotiations and work between the business and local officials.
The project will create 231 new jobs and $27 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $1,432,200 has been extended to D6. In addition, D6 has been offered a $6,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus, Governor Abbott announced Friday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2021.
“The relocation of D6’s headquarters to Sulphur Springs will be a major economic boon to Northeast Texas as it brings more jobs, opportunities, and investment to the community,” Governor Abbott stated in the news brief. “More and more great companies like D6 are moving to Texas every day because of our welcoming business climate and our young, growing, skilled, and diverse workforce, and I look forward to working alongside D6 and all of our business and community leaders to keep Texas the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”
“I would like to thank Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the House Dade Phelan for supporting D6 Inc.’s vision to bring a world-class recycling operation to the great state of Texas,” said D6 Chief Executive Officer Edward Dominion, stated in the news release.
“We greatly appreciate the vision and ongoing support from the City of Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County and the Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC. With the help of all, D6 Inc. will build the first fully closed-loop recycling site for single-use PET clamshells in Sulphur Springs,” Abbott said of the plastic packaging produced by the company.
Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley also extended thanks to the state officials for their support of the D6 project.
“We feel that this company will be a great long-term asset for our community,” Feagley said.
“Sulphur Springs has always been supportive of new industry. D6’s headquarters relocation and expansion will boost our local economy and provide growth we support,” said Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers.
“Hopkins County is very excited about D6 moving their headquarters from Oregon to Sulphur Springs,” Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom was quoted in the announcement. “We know this will boost our economy by providing new investment. We also appreciate that these jobs will be paying higher than the average weekly wage.”
Official Ceremony Marks Cooper Lake State Park 25th Anniversary
Enjoying outdoor weather during Autumn is special at Cooper Lake Park, and making this October more special than most is the Park’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Officially opened to the public in 1996, Cooper Lake State Park is one of the newest parks in the vast Texas State Park system. The public is invited to enjoy the park for free during the festivities planned on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16.
The official 25th Anniversary Ceremony began at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, on the Delta County side of the park at the Doctor’s Creek Unit. Headlining speakers included the Texas State Park Director Rodney Franklin, also Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, the City of Cooper Texas Mayor Darren Braddy, and Army Corps of Engineer Lake Manager Matt Seavey, among others. The public was invited and refreshments were provided by the Friends of Doctors Creek, Inc. Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian offers a special thanks to Cooper ISD and North Hopkins ISD for event support. The Cooper High School Jazz Band was on hand to play during the opening ceremony.
Later Friday, Main Street Community Theatre of Sulphur Springs is scheduled to host a theatrical production. This performance will begin at 7 p.m. on the Hopkins County side of the park at the South Sulphur Unit, on the amphitheater stage located near the Honey Creek Day Use Area. The productionm titled “Community Players Variety Show,” will be presented free of charge. Those planning to attend should plan to arrive early in order to secure the best seating.
More 25th anniversary festivities will continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 16. A variety of family-friendly events and displays will be provided at the South Sulphur Unit. This will include guided hikes, a visit with water safety dog “Bobber,” educational programs about the flora and fauna of the park, plus a quick course on boater safety and a chance to visit with a TPWD game warden, and much more. The NETDOGS Dutch Oven Cooks will demonstrate outdoor cooking and prepare some tasty treats for visitors to sample, while the Buffalo Soldiers of Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. share the outdoor history of this part of Texas.
Saturday night, Oct. 16, the park will host the Reilly Springs Jamboree Band and Enola Gay, with special musical guests, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The location is the Gulls Bluff Boat Ramp Parking Area. The 25th celebration will conclude with classic country music on the banks of Cooper Lake State Park. All are invited to the park for the concert under the stars in lawn chairs or from a boat on the lake. Bring along dancing boots, refreshments and snacks to enjoy. Remember, alcohol is not allowed.
Special thanks is also extended to the Friends of Doctors Creek, Inc., for supporting this musical concert and all the events of the 25th Anniversary Celebration at Cooper Lake State Park.
Friday Game Day Brings Lady Cats Volleyball Back at Home, Wildcats Football in Corsicana
Another Friday brings another game day.
The Lady Cats volleyball team will be the first team in action today when they take on the Pine Tree Lady Pirates.
Coach Bailey Dorner and her program willl be all too happy to be back at the SSHS Main Gym after a brutal two game road-stand that saw them take on Texarkana and Marshall, both on the road.
Unfortunately for Sulphur Springs, the Lady Cats went 0-2 during that stretch, putting them firmly in fourth place in District 15-5A at 5-4 in district.
With that, Coach Dorner’s team will be more than happy to get a breather on Friday when the Pine Tree Lady Pirates (0-8 district) come to town.
While the Lady Pirates fought hard the first time these two teams met, they ultimately could not string together a set victory, getting swept by the Lady Cats in Longview on Sept. 21.
Sulphur Springs will try to make up lost ground due to the tough two-game stretch and see if they cannot stay with the top three teams in the district.
The Lady Cats-Lady Pirates district match is set to begin at 4:30 P.M. starting with varsity in the SSHS Main Gym.
Moving over to football, the Wildcats football team will look to get their first win of the season on Friday when they travel to Corsicana to take on the Tigers.
Corsicana, led by head coach Hal Wasson, while coming off of a 20-14 win in Greenville last Friday are reeling from the loss of their starting QB.
Sophomore Adrian Brody was the starter for the Tigers through six games, but an injury for the young gun QB propelled WR Jabril Douglas to the starting role behind center.
As a result, Coach Greg Owens and his program may have their best chance tonight to get their first win of the season (0-6 overall, 0-3 district).
It will not be easy though, as like Ennis, the Tigers possess a run-heavy attack that features them taking it on the ground anywhere from 50 to 85 percent of all offensive snaps.
It should be a great game between two programs still fighting for playoff positioning, but if Sulphur Springs can get the win in Corsicana, they may very well propel themselves from last place to just outside the playoff picture at fifth place.
What that would look like on Friday if the dominos fall the Wildcats’ way:
- If the Wildcats beat Corsicana
- Forney (favored by 4 according to Dave Campbell’s Texas High School football) beats Greenville
- Royse City (favored by 19) beats North Forney
Then Sulphur Springs would go from eighth all the way to fifth. We will find out tonight if things shake out that way, but the Wildcats’ seventh game tonight in Corsicana will kick-off at 7:30 P.M.
We will not be live-streaming tonight’s match in Corsicana, but we will however be broadcasting the Wildcats’ fourth district game over the radio on KSST 1230 AM.
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.
10 SSHS Choir Students Qualify For Region Choir, Advance to Pre-Area
Ten of the Sulphur Springs High School Choir students not only auditioned, but qualified For the All Region Choir on Saturday, Oct. 10. These students now advance to the Pre-Area Choir auditions.
Three students were selected to sing soprano in the All Region Choir. Mika Boren, a sophomore, was selected 10th chair Soprano 1. Freshman Karisma Stegient and junior Danielle Verlander were selected to sing Soprano 2, Stegient as 12th chair and Verlander 9th chair.
Freshman Summer Patterson and junior Colbie Glenn will sing alto. Patterson was selected third chair Alto 1 and Glenn fourth chair Alto 2.
Junior Axel Garcia and sophomore Alan Guzman were selected to the Tenor 2 section, Garcia for 5th chair and Guzman 3rd chair.
Three SSHS will sing in the bass section of the All Region Choir. Sophomore William (Bradley) Sims and junior Lausen Ost will sing Bass 1, Sims as 7th chair and Ost 2nd chair. Junior Sean Dial was selected 6th chair in the Bass 2 section of the choir.
“These students are on the path to Texas Music Educators Association All State Choir. Pre Area auditions are December 2,” SSHS Choir Director Beth Cole said.
Students who are selected based on their Pre-Area audition for the Area Choir will then have the opportunity to audition for the TMEA All State Choir.
Bass 2 Sean Dial.
Several of these choir members have attained distinction during their years at SSHS as vocalists.
Verlander as a freshman was one of four SSHS students who advanced from the TMEA Pre-Area auditions to Area auditions in 2019.
Guzman, Ost, Dial, Glenn, Verlander, Boren, Sims all advanced in February 2021 as part of either a solo or ensemble, and in some cases both, from Region to the State Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Guzman and Sims had the distinction last spring as freshmen of being among four SSHS vocalists who earned 1st division ratings at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble contest for their solos. The four were the first students in many years to receive such a high rating at state, Cole noted following the May 29-30, 2021 contest.
Ost and Verlander and Dial also advanced in 2020 from the Region to the State Solo and Ensemble Contest as well.
Congratulations to these SSHS Choir students on being selected to sing in the All Region Choir, and qualifying to compete at Pre-Area.
Walmart Veterans Day Luncheon 2021 Changes
If you are a Veteran in Hopkins County you may wish to take advantage of this event. In observance of Veterans Day 2021, Walmart is announcing a change up for the Veterans Day luncheon due to COVID 19 concerns.
Veterans will be able to go to the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center located at 150 Martin Luther King Blvd on Tuesday, November 9th at 10 a.m. and pick up a boxed BBQ lunch.
Walmart needs a head count of how many lunches to prepare.
Please call Karon Weatherman at (903) 885-1661 or email her at [email protected] to let her know that you want to pick up a lunch. Veterans are asked to please pass this along to fellow veterans.
