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.
Information From the Truck Driving Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
Truck driving instructor Robert Ashbreck, standing, reviews rules with students (from left) Larry Ponder, Laura Thompson and William Reed during a classroom session at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. To inquire about this and other workforce education programs at PJC, call 903-885-1232.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Man Arrested In 2017 For Smuggling People Into The Country Is Back In Hopkins County Jail On Warrants
A 30-year-old Mexico man Arrested In 2017 for smuggling people into the country was back in Hopkins County jail Friday morning on warrants.
Hopkins Count Sheriff’s Office was alerted Alejandro Castro Rodriguez was in custody in Webb County jail on two Hopkins County warrants. HCSO Deputy Steve Huffman traveled to Laredo, took custody of Rodriguez at 6:48 a.m. Sept. 16 and transported him to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked at 4:17 p.m. Thursday on warrants for bail jumping and failure to appear as well as bond forfeiture on the 2017 smuggling of person charge.
The charges stem from a Dec. 5, 2017, incident in which Rodriguez was accused during an Interstate 30 traffic stop of transporting in a Honda van nine males who reportedly paid individuals to bring them into the United States from Mexico and were being transported in the van to another location top work to pay off their debt for the illegal entry into the country, deputies alleged following Rodriguez’s arrest in 2017.
Rodriguez, shown in 2021 arrest reports to be a Mexican citizen, admitted he was driving nine people from Dallas to Mississippi to work. Based on information gleaned, deputies indicated they believed the Ciudad de Mexico resident had encouraged the passengers to enter or remain in the country, violating federal law by concealing, harboring or shielding them from detection by authorities, deputies alleged at that time.
The 30-year-old during that 2017 traffic stop at mile marker 132 in Hopkins County allegedly presented a Mexico ID card but claimed to have driver’s licenses out of Alabama and Mexico. A records check, however, showed no record of a driver’s license based on the identifiers given. Thus, Rodriguez was jailed on Dec. 5, 20217, on no driver’s license and smuggling of persons charges, deputies alleged in arrest reports. He was indicted the next March on the smuggling charge and in November 2018 for bail jumping on the charge, according to jail records..
Rodriguez remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, Sept. 17, 2021, in lieu of the $20,000 bond set on the third-degree smuggling charge and the $25,000 bond on the bail jumping/FTA charge, according to Hopkins County 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.
Two-Vehicle Crash Resulted In One Death, 2 Being Flown To Trauma Center
A two-vehicle crash resulted in one death and two people being flown from the I-30 service road, east of Sulphur Springs, to an area trauma center Friday morning, authorities reported.
A four-door passenger car traveling east on the south I-30 service road east of FM 69 near Shaggy Road careened in to the back of a sanitation collection truck, trapping the three occupants of the car.
Hopkins County 911 operators were contacted at 7:49 a.m. Sept. 17, 2021, regarding the crash. Hopkins County, Brinker, Pickton-Pine Forest and Sulphur Springs firefighters; Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies; Texas Department of Public Safety troopers; and Hopkins County EMS responded at the crash site. TxDOT reportedly assisted with traffic as well.
Firefighters extricated the three occupants of the car. A medical helicopter was requested to land near the crash site. Two of the occupants of the vehicle, the adult driver and one child, were reportedly flown to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries. The second passenger, an 11-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the crash site by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings at 8 a.m. Friday.
No additional information, including the identities of the car’s occupants, had been released at 11:20 a.m. Sept. 17, 2021. The two-vehicle crash investigation, lead by Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde, which had yet to be completed late Friday morning.
Wildcats, Lady Cats Cross Country, Lady Cats Volleyball, and Homecoming Football Game On Deck Today
Homecoming Friday brings lots of Wildcats and Lady Cats sports today.
At the time of this posting, Wildcats and Lady Cats cross country will already be participating in the Pine Tree Mark Darby Invitational, held in Longview.
Coach Ross Hicks and his program will no doubt be hoping for equal or better results than last Saturday’s Hallsville Invitational, where the Wildcats placed fifth.
The Wildcats cross country coach said during our weekly Tuesday interview a couple of varsity runners did not make the trip out to Longview with the team last Saturday.
Coach Hicks hoped to have his team back at full strength today when they made an early trip out to Longview to compete in the Mike Darby Invitational, hosted by Pine Tree.
The 5A and 6A women running the 5K got going at 8 A.M., followed by the 5A and 6A boys at 8:30 A.M.
Moving over to the Lady Cats volleyball team, Coach Bailey Dorner’s team will be looking for the bounce-back win tonight versus the Marshall Lady Mavs.
Sulphur Springs played in one of the best games this young journalist has seen, and almost pulled out the come-from-behind victory on Tuesday versus a talented and well-coached Texas High team.
Coach Dorner’s team fell behind 2-0 before rallying back to tie the match at two sets a piece.
A slow start in the fifth set proved to ultimately be their undoing, but they managed to make it very close when the Lady Tigers won the fifth set and the match 15-13 (3-2).
While a tough loss, considering how hard the Lady Cats fought to win the game, there is plenty to be proud about. Coach Dorner’s team never quit, even when the going got especially tough.
The loss dropped the Lady Cats volleyball team’s record to 15-11 overall (1-1 district) heading into their third district game tonight versus Marshall.
It will also be the second straight home district game for Coach Dorner’s squad.
Sulphur Springs will host the Marshall Lady Mavs later today in the SSHS Main Gym. Varsity teams will get the action going at 4:30 P.M. followed by the JV and freshman squads at 6 P.M.
The Wildcats football team (0-3) will be back at home tonight for the first time since their Aug. 27 season-opener versus Frisco High.
It will be a much-needed home game after two tough losses, first in Lucas to Lovejoy then in Kaufman in a hard-fought, nail biter to the end game versus the Lions last Friday.
Tonight’s game, Homecoming for Sulphur Springs, will by no means be an easy one, though, as it is also the first district match for Coach Greg Owens’s program.
The Wildcats are set to host the Crandall Pirates (2-1) tonight at Gerald Prim Stadium at 7:30 P.M. in both teams’ first district game of the fall 2021 season.
The Pirates come into this game sporting a potent offense, scoring 50 or more points in their two victories versus Jacksonville and Alvarado.
Their lone loss came at the hands of the Kaufman Lions, who like in their win versus Sulphur Springs last week was able to pull it out late for Coach Jeramy Burleson’s squad to get another win on the season.
Defensive coordinator Kurt McCain will have his hands full against another potent offense in Crandall when the Pirates come to Gerald Prim Stadium tonight for both teams’ district opener for the fall 2021 season.
KSST has been granted access to livestream Friday’s match on our Youtube channel. Whether we can livestream is dependent on internet access from the Prim press box.
Regardless of livestream capabilities, the game will be broadcasted over the radio on KSST 1230 AM.
As mentioned earlier it is Homecoming for Sulphur Springs, so pictures will be taken at 6 P.M. and the pre-game festivities shall commence at 6:40 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.
The Strong Town Movement Comes to Sulphur Springs September 23, 2021
“Many towns in North America are struggling financially despite decades of “growth”. Charles Marohn, professional engineer and founder of the Strong Towns movement, will join us to discuss how to improve the trajectory of our town and help us to become more resilient.”
Neal Barker
Join guest speaker Charles Marohn and Neal Barker Thursday September 23, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m, at The Venue to gain insight on how Sulphur Springs can improve for it’s self and its’ people.
