Sulphur Springs Lit Up In Holiday Merriment During Friday’s Christmas Tree Lighting, Parade
Families and community members gathered downtown Friday night for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Over the next hour, people continued to arrive in pairs, trios, groups and singles, to finish packing Celebration Plaza and along the 15th Annual Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade route.
Visitors to downtown were able to shop at local businesses and check out the items available from the vendor booths Friday night on the plaza. Some used the time between the tree lighting and parade to treat the family or that special someone to a meal or cool treat at the restaurants and downtown. Some also participated in contests such as an Ugly Sweater contest while they waited.
By 6:30 p.m. children waited, giddily excited for the start of the parade, bouncing with anticipation, so eager to catch a glimpse of Kris Kringle. And he did not disappoint – those downtown early enough got to see him twice Friday
As is tradition, Santa not only had the honor of kicking things off with the countdown for the lighting of Sulphur Springs’ official Christmas tree on Celebration Plaza. The world renowned jolly holiday gift-giver helped close the night out, waving and calling holiday greetings to youngster from atop the city fire truck at the end of the parade.
This year, the city opted not to dim the street and police striped in red and white Christmas lights, giving just enough light to see the many participants involved in the parade while still letting the colorfully lit conveyances shine brilliantly.
Santa wasn’t the only visitor for the North Police. Several of his elves made the trip, to ride and stride alongside local helpers including Blue Santa in the Dec. 3, 2021 Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade featured several Grinches, whose friendly waves and cheer seemed to belie the name. Children squealed in delight to see several of their favorite Disney characters, and were startled to hear the first sirens from emergency vehicles, gasped then giggled when drivers of semis sounded their air horns and waved excitedly to family and friends who passed.
The procession was lead down Connally Street, to Jefferson, then Church and Houston Streets by a police escort, with the haybale Lion float and bands at at the front of the parade. Among the conveyances were trailers topped with holiday scenes featuring local business employees and their families, the fast merrily dressed Rocker-ettes, local royalty such as Ms. Hopkins County Senior and past pageant queens, The Chamber’s Cindy Lou Stew, merrily decorated sanitation trucks, semis and towing vehicles, several fire trucks featuring holiday lights and décor, Jeeps, a rig pulling a mini train cars, Blue Santa and elves who accepted toy donations along the route, some military personnel, Sulphur Springs and Como-Pickton bands, cheerleaders, at least one drill team and even a school mascot or two, and several other merry Christmas entries.
A special thanks to all of the officers, volunteers and city workers who provided security, set things up, secured the parade route and downtown, and many participants and sponsors of the weekend’s activities as well as our broadcast.
Upcoming Christmas Activities
The night’s activities set the stage for a great holiday season, which continues Saturday, Dec. 4, with plenty of opportunities to pick up gifts for everyone on your list at the Christmas Market on Main Street, which began at 9 a.m. Saturday and continues until 4 p.m. Saturday, as well as at the Christmas Store inside Christmas in Heritage Park, which will be open from 5:30 to 8 p.m. tonight (Dec. 4). And, the weekend will finish off on a high note with the Northeast Texas Choral Society Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at SSHS Auditorium. There’s also still time to purchase a chance to win one of the brilliantly decorated Christmas trees being raffled, with funds going to help the children Lake Country CASA serves; tickets for the Miracles Made on Connally Street raffle are available for $25 each by call 903-885-1173 or visiting CASA at 218 Connally St. in Sulphur Springs.
If you’re feeling generous, Blue Santa could still use donations of new unwrapped toys appropriate for kids 0-14 in the designated barrels at merchants around the county. Monetary donations may also be made online from a smart device using the QR code on this year’s Blue Santa flyers. Arrangements for toy or monetary donations may also be made by contacting Tanner Crump or Angela Price at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at 903-438-4040, or by messaging the Blue Santa/Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Facebook page.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of December 6, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Dec. 6, 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.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is expected to begin Nov. 29 on this new-location roadway. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections with flaggers present to control traffic.
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. 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 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 and Wednesday during the nighttime.
FM 898, Grayson County: in Whitewright from US 69 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 996, Grayson County: in Pottsboro from FM 120 to FM 1417. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from FM 691 to FM 120. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on 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.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers build the new SH 34 bridge over the future Lake Ralph Hall.
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 SH 78 to SH 34. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level 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.
SH 37, Franklin County: from the elementary school to US 67. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install sidewalk.
IH 30, Hopkins County: from Hunt County Line to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform concrete repair.
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.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
US 271, Red River County: from SH 37 to Titus County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
FM 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
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.
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.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the North Loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures.
FM 79, Lamar County: from 0.6 miles Northeast of State Loop 286 to 0.8 miles Northeast of State Loop 286. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews complete cross structure work.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Project (several counties): The contractor has set barricades at the Wolfe City, Texas, location. This project will improve pedestrian sidewalks and construct ADA-compliant curb ramps at these locations: Hunt County, SH 34 at Crockett Street to SH 34 at FM 816 in Wolfe City. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has set barricades and plans to begin preparing the right-of-way soon. The contractor has reworked base material and widened subgrade from Lake Fork Creek to the north for one mile, graded out and prepared for new flex base, and began hauling base material on Nov. 19. The contractor has demolished the bridge and will continue placing flex base on the first mile. Cleanup operations in preparation for installation of drilled shafts will begin shortly. Please be aware of lane closures, detours, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
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 is completing mile six 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.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing seal coat preparation on FM 512 north of I-30 at various locations and overlaying on FM 499 at various locations. 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 SH 276 to the Kaufman County line. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing, edging, and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations 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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Lady Cats Basketball Goes 0-2 in Glen Rose Tournament
The Lady Cats basketball team could not put it together in Glen Rose, going 0-2 in the tournament over Thursday and Friday.
Sulphur Springs ended up on the wrong end of a rout but did manage to make a tough come-back on Friday, only to ultimately fall short.
Coach Erica Delley’s squad got to business late Thursday when they took on Amarillo’s Caprock High School in Glen Rose.
The Lady Cats lost a tough one, 61-18.
The women’s basketball coach said they made too many mistakes and the Lady Longhorns took advantage.
Sulphur Springs had the chance to rebound by getting their first in win the tournament but lost to Rosehill in a close one, 44-41.
Coach Delley’s squad fell behind early and had dig themselves out of a hole after the first half, the Lady Cats coach said.
The women’s basketball team came back from down 14 to pull within two. Unfortunately for Sulphur Springs, they had chances but “couldn’t get the ball to fall,” Coach Delley said.
The 0-2 outing drops the Lady Cats record to 0-12.
Next up, Coach Delley and her squad will be back at home on Tuesday, Dec. 7 when they host New Boston.
That game is set to tip off at 6:15 P.M. JV will precede the varsity at 5 P.M.
Tuesday’s non-district match-up between the Lady Cats and Lady Lions will be broadcasted on to KSST 1230 AM.
If given permission, we will also livestream the game 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.
Public Hearing Notice For North Hopkins ISD’s FIRST Rating
There will be a Public Hearing to discuss the North Hopkins Independent School District Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 5 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building.
Updated: 2 Suspects In Custody For Friday Morning Armed Robbery At Love’s
Two suspects were in custody Friday night in connection with the armed robbery at Love’s Travel Center in Sulphur Springs earlier in the day.
Sulphur Springs Police Detective Jason Reneau received information giving a possible location for the suspects involved. Reneau, Lt. Rusty Stillwagoner and other officers went to an address in the 1200 block of Greenville Street in Greenville Friday evening, the police officers noted in arrest reports.
Two men were read their rights and taken into custody at 5:31 p.m. Dec. 3, 2021, and transported to Hopkins County jail. Cass Hunter Sullivan, a 22-year-old Caddo Mills man, allegedly admitted to being the driver of the pickup involved in the robbery. He and 18-year-old Charles Orin Lee Nash of Sulphur Springs were both booked into Hopkins County jail shortly after 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 on a first-degree felony aggravated robbery charge, according to arrest reports.
According to a news release from Sulphur Springs Police Department, officers responded to a report of a robbery at 9:33 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Love’s Travel Center on South Hillcrest Drive.
“It was learned that the suspect displayed a black pistol and fled the store with a box of approximately 35 cartons of mixed cigarettes,” the SSPD release states.
The suspect was described as “a slender white male wearing a gray hoody with a puma logo on the front, black pants with red and white stripe, and black and red shoes.”
The suspect was reported to be the passenger in a maroon Chevrolet Colorado, which left Love’s, reportedly last seen headed west on Interstate 30. No information was available regarding identifiers of the driver of the truck.
Local authorities searched I-30 west through the county line and alerted officials in surrounding counties regarding the vehicle and suspect in the Dec. 3 Love’s robbery.
SSPD investigators continued investigating the robbery and searching through Friday night for the suspect. Police had obtained and posted surveillance images of both the suspect and truck he was reported to have left Love’s in by midday Friday.
Authorities also at that time asked anyone who might have information concerning the Dec. 3 Love’s robbery to relay tips to the lead detective for the case at SSPD or or Lake Country Crime Stoppers,
At 8 p.m. Friday, SSPD Chief Jason Ricketson confirmed two suspects were in custody in connection with the Friday morning aggravated robbery at Love’s Travel Center. He anticipated additional information would be released at a later time as police had yet to wrap up their investigation into the robbery Friday night.
Both Nash and Sullivan remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Dec. 4, 2021, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Hopkins County Records- Dec. 3, 2021
Land Deed Transfers
- Austin Dyer and Michael Dyer to Kevin Douglas Shaffer and Michelle Renee Shaffer; tract in the John Norris survey
- Summit Ranch Investments LTD to Rangarirai Makore; tract in the WP Smith survey
- Samantha Hilburn to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Newrez LLC doing business as Newrez Mortgage, to Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- April Adams to Samantha Hilburn; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Edward L. Ardis and Charles M. Moore to Plaza Street Fund 220 LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Clifford Dean Autrey and Sheri Jo Autrey who was formerly known as Sheri Jo Borton, to John Legg and Samantha Legg; tract in the JJ Box survey
- Maria G. Robles De Zuniga and Manuel Zuniga Esguerra to Maria D. Mendez and Jesus Mendez Sanchez; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Manuel Gentry Jr. to 4TF Investments LLC; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Ken Ord and Susan Ord to Mary Lou Sample and Tracy Scott Sample; tract in the Thomas Proctor survey
- Julie Hauser, independent executor for the Bridgette Muncey Estate, to Julie Ann Hauser; tract in the John Bryan survey
- Robert F. Parker Jr. to Julie Kay Parker, Philip Noel Parker and Robert Andrew Parker Jr.; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Cassidy McClure, who is also known by Cassie McClure, and Trevor McClure to Jeron Leber and Kolbi Leber
- Keith Lee, Traci Lee, Vicki Lee, Bryan K. Maddox, Toni Maddox and Teresa Stewart to Elnora Gomez and George Gomez; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Candace Espinosa and Sean Espinosa to Cassidy McClure and Trevor McClure
- Bruce Roberts and Kim Roberts to Ethan Boatman and Victoria Chapman Boatman; tract in the Alex O. Wetmore survey
- Justin Chance Tode Johnson to Sadie E. Domingue and Tyler J. Domingue; tract in the David Waggoner survey
- Ronald Dicken to Yvonne Dicken; tract in the John Norris survey
- Larry Kerns and Patricia Kerns to David Allen Burns; tract in the Thomas D. Hall survey
- Shivik Corporation to Cedar Creek Preservation; tract in the Francis Hopkins survey
- Edith Bain and Richard K. Bain to Pine Forest Solar I LLC; tract in the David Waggoner survey
- Michael E. Taylor, administrator for the Ima Jean Gober Estate, to Joe Mack Gober; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- David Paul Long to Heather Amanda Brinkman; tract in the Winney Jewell survey
- Donna Gammill and Ted Gammill to Judy Temples; tract in the WH Moses survey
- Deborah Gail Owens Davis and Gary G. Davis to Karla Jacks and Shane Jacks; tract in the Francis Wilson survey
- Joe Scott and Madison Scott to Shirley May Smith; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Kevin Mohl and Shari Mohl to Melissa P. Nottingham and Scott Phillip Nottingham; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Kimberly Willingham to Micah Willingham; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Michelle Hatley to Alan Screws; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Roy Wilburn to Dan Hamiter; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Gary Dale Friddle and Mae Jeletta Friddle to Donna Boyd; tract in the Delores Padilla survey
- Lynda Moseley Hager and Velma Moseley Rawson to Prostar Trading LLC; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Ballard Partners LP to Ballard Main Street Properties LLC; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Chelsey Brown and Marshall James Brown to Brandon K. Nelson; tract in Alexander Park
- Mary K. Grandstaff to Humberto Galan; tract in the E. Melton survey
- James Milton Goldsmith to Humberto Galan; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Geary Almon, Linda Potts Almon, Betty Potts Baxter, William Baxter, Carol Potts, Freddie Potts, Larry Potts and Vicki L. Potts to Brennan Garrett Kearns; tract in the John Clark survey
- Clay Price and Juli Price to Caden Price, Coen Price, Emily Price and Lauren Price; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Clay Price and Tate Price to Joshua Lockwood; tract in the Agaton Caro survey
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Mariela Santana; 2 tracts in Sunset South
- Mona Loraine Stubblefield Hotard and Alan Charles Stubblefield who is also known by Charles Allen Stubblefield, independently and as executor for the Mack Watts Estate, to Michael L. Peoples Sr.; tract in the JW Oliphant survey
- Melissa Francine Johnson and Steven P. Johnson to Guy Vincent Chumley II; tract in the ED Chinneth survey
- Deborah L. Burkham and Douglas Z. Burkham to Erik Schlusemeyer; tract in the Francis Hopkins survey
- Kari Hargrave and Ronnie Craig Hargrave to Audra Ann Huie; tract in the William Clapp survey
- Samuel Calk to Cody Walker and Jadyn Walker; tract in the F. Marrs survey
- Joseph W. Bell and Mary D. Bell to Chloe Bell; tract in the Lofton Vess survey
- Stephen Charles Mooney to Adnan Janjua and Uzma Janjua; tract in the James M. Hodge survey
- Ronald Ray Layton to 4TF Investments LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Royce Sewell to Charlie David Ross and Genevieve Ross; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Linda Kay Walker to Randa Gaddis and William Donald Gaddis Jr; tract in the Agaton Caro survey
- Aurella Villegas to RRM Properties LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Velma Rawson to Mercury Properties LLC; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Clarence Faubion to Nancy Faubion; tract in the George C. Wetmore survey
- Jeremy Gregory Herman and Kerry Herman to Marian Louis and Roger Louis; tract in the JF Keller survey
- Thelma L. Kelly to SM Family Holdings LLC; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Chris Ireland and Danny Ray Ireland to Juan Estrada; tract in the WM B. Jordan survey
- Jana Dodd to Cheryl Devoto; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Anita Jenkins to Jana Dodd; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Bruce Roberts and Kimberly Roberts to Jacob Boatman; tract in the Alex O. Wetmore survey
- Oleta M. Potts to Lynnette Melton; tract in the Thomas Lee survey
- Margaret Garrett, who is also known as Meg Garrett, and Mark Garrett to Johnathan Garrett; tract in the John G. Procello survey
- Sandra Russell and William T. Russell to Irvin Glenn; 2 tracts in the J. Y’Barbo survey
- Dustin Allen Burns, Matthew Burns and Sarah Lynn Burns Harman to Brian Shurtleff; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jana Dodd to Jhoanna P. Alvarado and Roberto C. Henriquez; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Robert W. Stalcup estate, Wade C. Stalcup independent executor, to Jose Tomas Zubiate and Pamela Diane Zubiate; tract in the Winnie Jewell survey
- Barbara Moore and Edward Moore to Warren Kyle Gammill; tract in the John S. Bowen survey
- The Appraisal Firm of Texas Inc. to Barbara Moore and Edward Moore; tract in the John Bowen survey
- Thomas Harold Maloney to Jeremy Buck Martin and Stephanie C. Martin; tract in the J. Zunega survey
- Darren Johnson, who is also known as Darrin Johnson, to Thomas H. Maloney; J. Zunega survey
- James L. Baxter Estate, Marilyn Baxter independently and as independent executor, to Sean Shahin Modjarrad and Nastaran Safdarian; tract in the Lucy Ann Collum survey
- Kathy McCormick to Matthew Blake Miles; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Amy Devries, Debra Ponder and Vic Ponder to Rance Ballard; tract in the Dubert Murphy survey
- Kelly L. Berry and William K. Berry, trustees for Kelly L. Berry and William K. Berry trusts, to Cedar Creek Preservation; tract in the James Hansley survey
- Glenn Irvin and Margaret Irvin to Bethany C. Ashby; tract in the E. Mitchell survey
- Martha Susan Downard, who is also known by Martha Sue Downard and M. Sue Wallace Downard, to Martha Sue Downard trust, Martha Sue Downard trustee; tract in the JB Moore survey
- Martha Sue Downard and W. Gene Downard to M. Susan Downard; tract in the JB Moore survey
- Jeff Timko to Jeff Timko and Lori Timko; tract in the William Gregg survey
- James Wesley Moon and Melinda Gay Moon to Krista Michelle Pitre; tract in the JM Garrett survey
- State Of Texas Veterans Land Board to Arlene D. Logan and Robert Bruce Logan; tract in the Alex Whitmore survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Caleb James Bryant and Falyn Lee Hoskins
- Alexander Carl Edmonds and Amanda Lea Mueller
- Donny Manuel Cerda and Myra Alejandra Barrientos
- Mason Lee Hamm and Cassi Brianne Denman
- Cort Lane Alford and Hannah Nichole Skaggs
- Colton Joseph Clark and Melanie Guadalupe Bucio
Wildcats Football Head Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens Retiring
Wildcats football head coach and athletic director of SSISD Greg Owens is retiring from both positions.
The coach confirmed the news over text on Friday, Dec. 3.
Coach Owens had a decade of sustained success during his time in Sulphur Springs.
Over 16 seasons, the coach’s teams made 12 playoff trips, including in 2008 when his squad won the city their first state championship when they beat Dayton in the 4A Division-II title game at the Alamodome.
Over the stretch of seven seasons from 2007-2013, Coach Greg Owens and his Wildcats won two district championships outright, were co-champions of their district twice more, had seven eight-win seasons, and made eight playoff trips.
Including his 2008 state-winning team, five of his football teams made it to at least the second round.
He has helped developed talented athletes that have competed on all stages of the college football game, plus some who saw legitimate NFL action.
The Wildcats football coach went 91-86 over 16 seasons and 12-10 in the playoffs.
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.
A&M-Commerce Department Of Counseling Well Represented At National Conference
COMMERCE, Texas — The Department of Counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce was well represented at the 2021 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) national conference in Atlanta, Georgia, this past October, with several faculty members, current students and alumni in attendance.
Erika Schmit, Ph.D., said A&M-Commerce doctoral students are in a league of their own.
“Our doctoral students really are unparalleled. They are leaders in the field, outstanding licensed counselors and amazing students,” Schmit said. “I love learning about their expertise and research projects at professional conferences. To see such great representation from our faculty and doctoral students is extremely rewarding for me as the doctoral coordinator.”
Schmit and colleagues presented on a panel about publishing in counselor education. Their presentation was titled “Publish and Flourish: Trends and Suggestions for Meaningful Research Agendas.”
Donna Hickman, Ph.D., and colleagues presented “Is This Normal or is This COVID: First-year Faculty Experiences During the Time of COVID-19.”
Ajitha Chandrika Prasanna Kumaran, Ph.D., and colleagues presented “The Role of Gatekeeping in Online Learning: Best Practices to Facilitate Non-traditional Learning,” and “Creativity in the Classroom: A Systematic Content Analysis of the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health.”
Three third-year doctoral students participated in five presentations.
- Sarah Silveus and faculty member Edith Gonzalez, Ph.D., presented “It’s Not Us, It’s You: Reconsidering Imposter Syndrome Through the Lens of Internalized Oppression.”
- Danielle McGarrh and colleagues presented “Teaching About Addictions with Cultural Humility in Counselor Education Courses.”
- Silveus and Joy Teles Oliveira presented “Practicum Student Counselor Identity Development Through the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
- Oliveira also presented “International Students Counselor Identity Development” at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Graduate Student Lounge.
- Silveus also presented “Biracial Identity Development in LatinX-White Individuals” at the SACES Graduate Student Lounge.
Crystal Brashear, Ph.D., who graduated from the doctoral program in Spring 2021, received the ACES Counseling Vision and Innovation Award.
Gonzalez said the university can be proud of its showing at the conference.
“The national representation of students, alumni and faculty at the ACES conference is a great moment for A&M-Commerce,” Gonzalez said. “For some students, these projects began in the classroom and then developed to present at a national, peer-reviewed conference. It really shows how outstanding we are in what we do, teach and research.”
Learn more about the Department of Counseling at A&M-Commerce and the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision.
Fundraiser, Church Offering, GoFundMe & Bank Accounts Set Up To Benefit Koby Crump Medical Fund
Como-Pickton Youth Injured In Tree Trimming Accident Faces Long Recovery
Community fundraisers are planned and accounts have been established to benefit the Koby Crump Medical Fund for a local youth injured in a tree trimming accident, and a couple of schools are pitching in to help as well.
According to the Koby Crump Medical Expenses GoFundMe account established Dec. 1 by Nancy Attaway, Mike Harman and Terry Satterfield, 17-year-old Koby Crump suffered extensive damage to his spine during the accident while tree trimming Sunday. He has undergone surgery and is in Parkland Hospital, but has a long recovery ahead.
The Como community is rallying to raise funds to help out with medical and other expenses related to the CP junior’s care and recovery, and to ensure Koby’s dad, Kenny Crump, won’t have to worry about getting back and forth to the hospital, community members organizing the Dec. 4 Community Bake Sale Fund Raiser at Como Burgers and Fries report.
The bake sale will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Como restaurant and continue until they’re all gone. Anyone who wants to donate items for the bake sale are invited to drop baked goods off at 9 a.m. Dec. 4 at Como Burgers & Fries. All proceeds from the sale of baked goods Saturday will go to Koby’s family to help with medical expenses. Monetary donations will also be accepted at the fundraiser as well.
Attaway and Kelli Williams reported a fund has also been established at City National Bank in Sulphur Springs for Koby Crump; just stop by any CNB branch and let them know the money is for the Koby Crump Benefit account. Attaway on Nov. 30 also reported via social media that donations may also be mailed to Koby Crump, c/o Como Mobile Pantry, PO Box 265, Como, TX 75431.
Donations may also be made online through the Koby Crump Medical Expenses Gofundme account. The group set a goal of $2,500. As of 11:10 a.m. Dec. 4 the fund had received 3 donations totaling $600. Click here to donate online.
The Students council at Como-Pickton CISD also sponsored a fundraiser Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, to allow Koby’s classmates and other students to help out if they wanted. For $1 students were allowed to wear a cap or hat at school, with proceeds going to Koby Crump’s family.
Saltillo FFA also is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Koby Crump’s family. Students at Saltillo ISD will be allowed to pay $1 per day starting today (Dec. 3) through Christmas break to be allowed to wear a hat to school. Saltillo FFA encourages students to “help us raise money for this family in their time of need.”
On Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, Black Oak Baptist Church plans to take up a special offering for the Crump family during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday church service. Donations will help the family with medical expenses and travel to and from the hospital. Those unable to attend may contact a church member to donate money to the Black Oak Baptist Church to benefit the Crump Family. Church members also encourage community members to pray for Koby during his lengthy recovery.
Suspect Description And Photos Released, Tips Sought In Dec. 3 Love’s Robbery
A detailed suspect description and photos were released during the lunch hour Friday by Sulphur Springs Police regarding the Dec. Love’s robbery, and anyone with information about the Dec. 3 Love’s robbery is asked to call in tips as well.
According to a news release from Sulphur Springs Police Department, officers responded to a report of a robbery at 9:33 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Love’s Travel Center on South Hillcrest Drive.
“It was learned that the suspect displayed a black pistol and fled the store with a box of approximately 35 cartons of mixed cigarettes,” the SSPD release states.
The suspect was described as “a slender white male wearing a gray hoody with a puma logo on the front, black pants with red and white stripe, and black and red shoes.” The suspect reportedly was the passenger in a maroon Chevrolet Colorado, which left Love’s, reportedly last seen headed west on Interstate 30. No information was available regarding identifiers of the driver of the truck.
Local authorities searched I-30 west through the county line and alerted officials in surrounding counties regarding the vehicle and suspect in the Dec. 3 Love’s robbery. SSPD was still investigating the robbery and searching for the suspect. SSPD had obtained and posted a surveillance image (see above) of both the suspect and truck he was reported to have left Love’s in.
If anyone has information concerning the Dec. 3 Love’s robbery they are asked to please contact Detective Jason Reneau at Sulphur Springs Police Department by calling 903-885-7602 or Lake Country Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020. Tips to Crime stoppers are handled in such a way that the caller’s identity is kept confidential. Information called in to Crime Stoppers could also prove beneficial to callers, as rewards are typically offered for tips called in to 903-885-2020 which result in an arrest and/or conviction in the case.
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