Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
Rudy Murillo of Sulphur Springs is preparing to begin his college career with the assistance of PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Student Educational Advisor Maria Zuniga. Call 903-885-1232 for registration for the fall semester that begins August 30.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Tira News: ‘Good Group’ Gathers For 2021 Tira Homecoming
By Jan Vaughn
We had a good group at the Tira Homecoming on Sunday, July 4. Danna Lewis coordinated the program and led the congregational singing. Coy Vicars was the Master of Ceremonies and folks shared memories of Tira. Tiffany Gilbert passed out roses to the families of those who were buried in the Tira Cemetery since the 2019 Homecoming.
Mark Chapman, Vice President of the Tira Cemetery Association, led the business meeting. Since there was no Tira Homecoming in 2020, there were four cemetery board members whose terms were ending. Mick Petty, Chip Vaughn, Billy Joe Clayton, and Rick Petty were reelected for the positions.
Following the program, the group gathered at the picnic tables on the grounds and shared a potluck lunch. Danna Lewis reported that the Crowson family has agreed to coordinate the program for the 2022 homecoming, which will be on the first Sunday in July.
On behalf of the cemetery board, I want to express my Regina Payton, who sends out letters about the Tira Homecoming each year, also to Floyd Lawson who does a good job of keeping the cemetery mowed, and to all who had a part in the homecoming. If you are not on the mailing list and would like to be, please let me know and I will be sure to share your address with Regina.
Everly Weir is spending the week with her grandparents, Robert and Yvonne Weir, while her parents, Dustin and Natalie Weir are in Mexico. Yvonne commented, “She is quite busy and lots of fun.” She added, “Last Monday we went to Dacy’s and swam and enjoyed their patio. Dustin, Natalie, and Everly stopped by. On July 3rd, Dakota, Sarah, Lucas, and Levi came for fireworks. It was good to have the North Hopkins fireworks shop open.”
Our daughter and granddaughter, Tiffany and Jaidyn, came in from Malvern, Arkansas for the Tira Homecoming. Perry wasn’t able to come with them because he had to work. That night Landon, Laiken, Dixie, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden joined us for homemade ice cream and fireworks. Kenden Joslin and Emma Hall were at the lake with her family for the holiday weekend.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Football Edge Concludes Thursday as Wildcats Staff Look Onward to August
The six week run of the Edge for football wrapped up earlier today, July 15, at the Multipurpose Building at the SSHS athletic complex.
Coach Matt Young, offensive coordinator for the Wildcats football team, said progress went really well for those who attended the summer strength and conditioning program.
Coach Young said the level of commitment for student-athletes is really interesting.
The offensive coordinator said a core group of players were consistently attending the Edge, and results were plain as day; according to the Wildcats coach, several players exhibited 100+ pound improvements in deadlift, squatting go up 40 pounds, change in direction improving, and the same with conditioning over the course of the six week run of the Edge.
While there were approximately 15 students that did not attend the summer strength and conditioning program as much as the Wildcats coaching staff would have preferred, Coach Young said that while those same students would have a lot of catching up to do, they will still be a valuable asset to this team.
One of the many benefits of having the Edge is the ability for coaching staffs here in Sulphur Springs to work from the ground up, starting with fundamentals, doing drills to improve conditioning, to improving situational spots in games.
Coach Young said the team worked on two-minute drills, something that the Wildcats would normally do in August and the fall, which puts the team about a week and a half ahead of where this team would be in the fall.
Not only that, but working on red-zone drills and teaching student-athletes when to stay inbounds and go out of bounds, has put the team ahead where it normally would be come fall.
Coach Young then went on to say that the skill level that his athletes have exhibited has shown dramatic improvement.
The Wildcats offensive coordinator said its been a really good summer.
Speaking on who QB1 will be come fall, Coach Young said that both quarterbacks Brady Driver and Matthew Mitchell exhibited great poise and improvement, and Coach Owens‘s staff will utilize both talented quarterbacks when scrimmages and games come to pass in August and beyond.
Moving over to the defense, Coach Young said new DC Kurt McCain and his defensive unit have not shown much struggle of growing pains, even though the DC (who has been with Sulphur Springs for 15 seasons now), will be bringing to the table a new defensive scheme, switching from the 4-3 last year to the 3-4 this year.
Speaking on this topic, Coach Young said he believed the defense has not missed a beat. He said that overall, the defense will look pretty similar to last year’s 11, with the noted addition that Coach McCain will bring his own style and wrinkles in to the mix.
He said that Coach McCain has an excellent attention to detail and it has been exciting watching him implement his system.
Sulphur Springs will play two scrimmages and their season-opener in August; the Wildcats will take on Liberty Eylau on August 13, followed by a scrimmage versus Pleasant Grove on August 20, and finally Sulphur Springs will open up its season on August 27 when they host Frisco Wakeland.
According to Coach Young, Pleasant Grove will be in the top 10 in the state come football season, and Kauffman won the state 7-on-7 tournament.
Add in the season opener versus a tough Wakeland team, which features a top-10 defense in the state, followed by Lovejoy and Kauffman, another top program here in Texas, and Kauffman, and this Wildcats team will be tested early and often.
How will the two QBs, new defense, and an overall-improved Wildcats team fare? We will find out on Aug. 13 when the Wildcats football team plays their first scrimmage versus L.E.
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.
Bogata Man Arrested In Red River County On Two Hopkins County Warrants
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a 39-year-old Bogata man had been arrested July 13, in Red River County on two Hopkins County warrants.
Red River County officials transported Larry Carlton Johnson to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, where he was released to HCSO Sgt. Todd Evans at 4:51 p.m. July 14. The HCSO officer escorted the Bogata man into the jail, where he was booked at 5:14 p.m. for bond forfeiture on an abandoning or endangering a child-criminal negligence charge and a bail jumping/failure to appear for a child endangerment charge.
Johnson remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday, July 15, 2021 on both Hopkins County warrants.
He was first arrested on a child endangerment warrant on Sept. 20, 2019, and released the next day on a $4,000 bond. He was then arrested Nov. 16, 2020 for on a warrant for violation of probation on a child endangerment 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.
Suspect Identified In Vehicle Burglaries; No Arrests Yet
Patrol officers have identified a suspect in connection with a pair of vehicle burglaries reported to police over the last week, according to police.
While no arrest has been made in these cases as of Thursday morning, July 15, 2021, the investigation into the string of vehicle burglaries is ongoing. Sulphur Springs Police investigators anticipate filing for warrants in connection with some of these cases.
Officers received about half a dozen reports of vehicles being entered without permission and items being stolen from them. Vehicle burglary reports recorded by police over a one-week period included Austin Acres, Drexel Drive, Kellie Circle, Houston Street and Hodge Street addresses. Firearms, wallets with IDs were among the items stolen. A coin-operated bottled drink machine on Reservoir Street also sustained damages when someone attempted to break into it.
Police on Wednesday morning posted photos and around lunch time posted two videos on social media depicting individuals entering Sulphur Springs residents’ unlocked vehicles at night and going through them. They were asking at that time for community assistance in identifying the suspects.
Patrol officers through diligence reportedly identified at least on suspect in connection with a couple of the burglaries Wednesday.
Annual Fan Drive For Senior Citizens Launched
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center‘s annual fan drive to benefit senior citizens in the Hopkins County community has been launches.
“It is getting really HOT outside and people are in need of fans,” Senior Citizens Center Marketing and Program Director Karon Weatherman reported Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
In fact, there have been so many senior adults in Hopkins County who are in need, that Weatherman has started a waiting list for those most in need of a fan to help make their homes cooler during the dog days of summer – traditionally the hottest months of the year in Northeast Texas.
“I didn’t think we were going to have to do a Fan Drive this year, but we didn’t get as many as we expected. If you would like to help keep a senior citizen cool this summer please bring a new box fan or stand fan to the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center,” Weatherman said.
Any number of new box or stand fans are welcome and will be put to use to help those elderly adults and senior citizens who do not have the luxury of air conditioned homes. As the temperature, heat index and humidity rise so too does the danger for people who are unable to escape the hot July and August heat. Monetary donations may also be made at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King, for those who wish to contribute but are unable or choose not to purchase a fan to donate themselves; the money will be used to buy fans for senior citizens.
Those senior citizens in need of a fan may call the Senior Citizens Center to get on the list to receive a fan as soon as one becomes available.
Those who live near or who have family who are senior citizens are encouraged to go by and check on them, to make sure they too have the supplies they need to keep cool and thrive during the warmest months of the year.
SSPD Posted Two Videos From Vehicle Burglaries, Asking For Help Identifying Suspects
Sulphur Springs Police Department this morning posted screen shots take from videos from recent vehicle burglaries, and asked for help trying to Identify the suspects. Around lunch, SSPD posted two videos on social, asking for help identifying the two suspects captured entering individuals’ vehicles.
One of the videos (above) depicts two people wearing what appear to be hoodies walk up to a what a driveway, where four vehicles are parked front to back two deep. Each person then opens an unlocked vehicle door, one the passenger’s side door of a car at the back edge of the driveway and the other proceeds between the cars to a reddish orange colored extended cab pickup.
The movement caused an outdoor light to come on, showing two individuals not in light clothing but in dark shirts. can be seen in what appears to be dark clothing. It becomes apparent this is the location from which the photo released earlier were taken.
After opening the passenger’s side door of the car, the first suspect is seen entering the car. Movement can be seen in the car, then the person exits, gently closes the door and walks away behind the car toward the street.
The second person from just inside the driver’s side door of the truck can be seen in a black or dark colored shirt with white or light writing, possibly “Nike,” on it, possibly gloves. The person opens the the truck console and appears to rifle through it. The suspect then flips the driver’s side front visor, gets further into the truck, stretching across the seat and console, and appears to be moving things around in the area of the glove box. The person then exits the pickup and quickly walks away in the same direction as the first suspect.
In the second video posted Wednesday afternoon, July 14, 2021, two people wearing hoodies are seen walking down the street. One enters a driveway where two vehicles are parks, tries to open one vehicle door and, finding it locked, walks away.
Anyone who has any information as to the identity of the individuals in these videos is asked to call SSPD Det. Brain Shurtleff at 903-885-7602, or call Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020 to remain anonymous.
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.
4 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least four people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants in the past two days, including a teen accused of burglary, a 64-year-old back in jail for the second time this month, a man wanted for a parole violation and a woman wanted for a probation violation, according to arrest reports.
Airport Road Warrant Arrest
Randy Micheal McCoy was returned Monday to Hopkins County jail, marking the second time he has been in local custody this month.
On July 12, 2021, the 64-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody at 3:05 p.m. at his Airport Road residence on by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dan Turrentine and Investigator Michael Russell on warrant for violation of probation, which he was for a third or more driving while intoxicated offense, according to arrest reports He remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, July 14, 2021, without bond on the charge.
McCoy was also arrested Saturday morning, July 3, 2021, marking the third time he has been in Hopkins County jail on a driving while intoxicated, third or more offense, charge.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley responded in the 200 block of Jefferson Street at 9:23 p.m. July 3, where a vehicle was reported to be struck a barricade. Another peace officer reported McCoy exhibited signs of intoxication, including slurred speech and bloodshot, glassy eyes.
McCoy was taken into custody at 9:36 p.m. July 3, following standard field sobriety tests, for allegedly operating a vehicle, a red Ford F150, while intoxicated. He reportedly agreed to a breath test and was booked into jail around midnight on a third or more DWI charge. He was released from jail July 4, 2021, on a $10,000 bond on the third degree felony charge.
Jail records show that was the third time McCoy has been booked into Hopkins County jail on a third or more DWI charge. He was also arrested Feb. 8, 2004 and Feb. 11, 2012, on third or more DWI offenses. He was indicted on two felony DWI charges on Dec. 2, 2004, and again on another on Oct. 12, 2012. McCoy was sentenced to four-years for violating probation on a third DWI charge which started May 21, 2009. He was arrested on a violation of parole on Oct. 12, 2012.
Como Street Traffic Stop
(HCSO jail photo)
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro reported stopping a silver Hyundai at 2:49 p.m. July 12, 2021, on Como Street at Veterans Drive for a traffic violation.
A records check using the passenger’s identifying information showed the 38-year-old Sulphur Springs man to be wanted. Kenneth Katzenmaier was arrested and jailed on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division warrant for violating parole, which arrest reports show he was on for burglary of habitation.
Katzenmaier was held in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning, July 14, 2021, on for the parole board on the warrant.
Surrender At The Sheriff’s Office
(HCSO jail photo)
A 17-year-old Sulphur Springs resident Monday afternoon, July 12, 2021, reported to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Lawrence Joel Jackson turned himself in to authorities on a felony warrant at 6:30 p.m.
Deputy Thomas Patterson was alerted and escorted Jackson into Hopkins County jail, where he was booked shortly before 7 p.m. on the felony burglary of a habitation warrant.
The Sulphur Springs teen remained in the Hopkins County jail late Wednesday morning, July 14, 2021, in lieu of the $50,000 bond set on the second-degree felony charge.
Arrested At Adult Probation Office
HCSO Deputy Justin Wilkerson was alerted Jennifer Williams was at the Adult Probation Office and had an outstanding warrant. The deputy took the woman into custody at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at the Hinnant Street office.
The deputy transported the 39-year-old Point woman to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked at 5:30 p.m. July 13, 2021, on a Ochiltree County (one of five counties located in the most northern part of the Panhandle at the Texas-Oklahoma border) warrant.
Williams, who is also known by Jennifer Warren, was held in Hopkins County jail on the warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for theft of service, $30,000 or more but less than $150,000, according to Hopkins County jail reports. The offense is alleged to have occurred on June 22, 2021.
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.
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 Season Schedule Finalized
The volleyball schedule for Coach Bailey Dorner’s Lady Cats has been finalized, the coach confirmed over text Monday, July 12.
The Edge wraps up for most teams this week, but for others closer to the end of July. The summer is quickly approaching its conclusion which means season schedules for teams here in Sulphur Springs are soon to be finalized and released.
The first team to release their season schedule to KSST was Coach Bailey Dorner’s Lady Cats, who wrapped up the Edge for volleyball last Thursday, July 8.
Coach Dorner and her squad will host several scrimmages and matches; a tri-match between the Lady Cats, North Lamar and Sherman is set to serve citizens of Sulphur Springs on Aug. 10, and will be taking on Quinlan Ford and Pleasant Grove in the SSHS main gym on Aug. 24 and Sept. 7, respectively.
Sulphur Springs will also play a home-and-home series with Edgewood before district play begins.
Other notable games include the district opener at Mt. Pleasant on Sept. 10, before playing in the North Lamar tourney.
After the tournament, the Lady Cats volleyball team will be deeply entrenched in their district season when they host the Texas High Lady Tigers on Sept. 14 to begin a three game streak versus district foes Texas High, Marshall and Pine Tree.
Coach Dorner’s Lady Cats have a bye on Sept. 24 before beginning another stretch versus district opponents, this time six-straight games, before getting their final bye on Oct. 19.
The Lady Cats volleyball team close out their season with a game versus Hallsville on Oct. 22 and then at Longview on Oct. 26.
But before the season gets underway, volleyball tryouts start August 2 from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. and then 12 P.M. to 1 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.
Chamber Connection – July 14:
By Butch Burney
And the winner is … Jamie Wilson.
Jamie, a graphic artist at Latsons.com submitted the winning artwork for the 52nd Annual Hopkins County Championship, and she did it with a colorful combination of stew-related art and Woodstock flair.
The artwork will appear on posters, signs, T-shirts and other memorabilia for the stew fest, which is Saturday, Oct. 23, with a Friday night lead-in at Buford Park.
Speaking of stew, we will start accepting cook registrations on Monday, Aug. 2, as well as applications for nonprofits to sell drinks at the contest, market booth registrations and sponsorships. Be looking for more information on all of that in the next few weeks.
Chamber Showcase
Time is getting short to sign up for the 3rd Annual Chamber Showcase. The Showcase is set for Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Tables are available for $60 each and vendors are asked to bring a $25 gift or gift card to be given away at random drawings. This is a fantastic networking event and a way for you, as a business owner or representative, to get your name and services out to the public. Only Chamber members can reserve booths for display (the public is invited to attend free of charge), so contact us at the Chamber to find out how your affordable annual membership not only allows you to rent a booth at the Showcase but gives you advantages and opportunities all year long. Come by or call the Chamber office at 903-885-6515 for more information. A registration link is on our website, HopkinsChamber.org.
Adult Leadership
The Adult Leadership program is currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 Adult Leadership class. Registration is on our website, HopkinsChamber.org or I can email you the documents if you contact me at [email protected] or by calling 903-885-6515.
Adult Leadership takes you through all of the services of the city and county in an in-depth program that will enrich your life, both occupationally and individually.
If you applied last year, please re-apply this year. The class needs 20-25 members, and the deadline is Aug. 13.
Lunch and Learn
State Sen. Bob Hall and State Rep. Bryan Slaton will be in town for a Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. Registration forms are on our website, so sign up to learn how laws passed (and not passed) by the Texas Legislature will affect your business. Lunch will be provided at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Tickets are $15 for Chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. Thanks for Atmos Energy and Oncor for sponsoring this important luncheon.
Journey Road Golf Tournament
Journey Road Ministries, a foster care ministry, is hosting its inaugural golf tournament at the Sulphur Springs Country Club on Monday, July 19. The four-person scramble will tee off at 8 a.m. To register, go to their website, JourneyRoadMinistries.com.
Mammography Screening
Hunt Regional Healthcare’s Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach will be at the Spring Village Shopping Center on Tuesday, July 22. All insurance is accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare. To schedule a mammogram, call 903-408-5010.
Jet Ski Race
A professional Jet Ski race event is coming to Sulphur Springs July 24-25 at Coleman Lake (Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Admission is free to the public and features food venders, local business booths, jet ski performance, and action-packed racing.
Jettribe is the title sponsor of the final round of the Texas WaterX Championship watercraft race series, sanctioned by the IJSBA, in Sulphur Springs. Winners of the Sulphur Springs Championship will be crowned Texas State Champions.
Details for vendors, hotel information, and racer registration can be found on the website www.jettribe.com/events/.
Youth Skills Camp
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is offering its Youth Skills Camp face-to-face this year. It is set for 9 a.m. to noon July 19-21 at the Extension office, with participation limited to the first 15 young people who register by calling 903-885-3443. The camp is free this year.
Sessions include: Fun with Foods, Public and Impromptu Speaking, and a horticulture class led by Hopkins County Master Gardeners.
Business Highlight
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a member of the Chamber each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for July 14, Rehoboth Baptist Association. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
Ribbon Cuttings
- On Wednesday, July 14, Joe’s Exxon will have a ribbon cutting at noon at the convenience store located at 1234 South Broadway St.
- Seamless Gutter Experts will host a ribbon cutting at the Chamber office, 110 Main St., at noon on Wednesday, July 21. Please come welcome them to the business community.
Fish Fry
First American Title (Money Law Firm) is having a fish lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 16, at their office, 1335 South Broadway St.
