Commerce Tigers Baseball Falls to Lone Oak on Senior Night
The Commerce Tigers baseball team jumped out to a quick lead on Senior Night but it was not enough as Lone Oak scored 11 unanswered to best the Tigers in Commerce on Tuesday, Apr. 27 by a score of 11-1.
Commerce got their only run of the game when Nicholson of the Tigers was walked by Lone Oak pitching, and following an error by Lone Oak catcher Jackson, Nicholson was able to advance all the way to third base.
The following batter for Commerce, Elliott, hit a sac fly to left field with 1 out to allow Nicholson to tag and reach home, giving the Tigers a 1-0 advantage after 1 full inning. Neither team would score in the second.
But the Buffalos would no go quietly, as they then proceeded to score their first run of the game in the top of the third to tie the game at 1-all. Lone Oak then scored two more runs in the top of the fourth to take their first lead of the night at 3-1. The Buffalos put on 8 more runs in their next at-bat in the top of the fifth to make the score 11-1.
Commerce, after scoring their first run of the contest, could not manage any more offense in the middle of the game as the district match-up was called after five to the tune of an 11-1 Tiger loss to Lone Oak.
Colby Lewis and J’den Wilson both led the Tigers with 1 hit a piece, the only hits on the night for Commerce.
Elliott got the loss for Commerce after pitching 4 1/3 innings, allowing four hits and five runs while striking out 5 Buffalo batters. Lewis came in and pitched the final 2/3 innings for the Tigers.
With the loss, the Commerce Tigers baseball team’s season record falls to 5-16-1 according to their game changer page.
Next up, the Tigers will conclude their season on Friday in their rematch with Lone Oak, with the notable difference being that the two teams will be playing at Lone Oak on Friday. That game is set to tee off on Friday, Apr. 30 at 7 P.M.
Auto Tech Students Accept Top Tech Challenge
Sulphur Springs High School automotive technology students Jackson Burnett and Jessica Snyder competed in auto tech competition at the 2021 Universal Technical Institute Top Tech Challenge. This is the first year SSHS students have competed in this competition.
The contest took place on the UTI – Irving campus on April 24. The students competed against teams from across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
“The contest was hands-on and based on ASE testing standards. They did an amazing job,” said Jenny Arledge, SSHS Director of College and Career Readiness, and Career and Technical Education.
This competition follows Snyder and Burnett’s win of first and second place honors in the SkillsUSA Texas District 5 Automotive Service Technology contest, for which they received awards. The competition included comprehensive testing of 8 ASEs (testing areas). They then competed at the state level in the SkillsUSA Texas competition on April 20.
CHRISTUS Facilities Offer COVID Vaccines, Pain Management, Digestive Health Services
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
The current blood shortage is the worst in decades – We need your help!
Carter BloodCare is hosting a blood drive in the CBC bus at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs in the front parking lot on Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and again on Wednesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call or text (800) 366-2834 or visit their website at www.carterbloodcare.org. Type “O” donations are in high demand.
COVID Vaccines Available
Contact Holly Ragan at 903.439.4033 to schedule an appointment for a Pfizer vaccine. The 1st dose will be on April 28, and the 2nd dose will be on May 19.
Hospital Visitation – *UPDATED
We continue to ensure a safe and compassionate process for families and essential support persons to visit patients, while preventing person-to-person transmission of infectious diseases in our acute care settings. All visitors will continue to be screened to make certain they do not fit a COVID-19 profile, based on CDC guidelines. To safely regulate access to patient care areas within our hospital, visitor screening stations are placed at the entrance of our facilities.
Please note the following guidelines:
- Visitors must acquire masks themselves prior to entering our facility; cloth masks are acceptable
- Masks must cover both the nose and the mouth
- Visitors must pass screening before entry
- Emergency Department entrance open 24/7
- Main Entrance open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Gift Shop open
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- COVID Unit limited to (1) visitor (age 16 and over)
- ER and ICU limited to (2) visitors
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Effective March 17, 2021: We will no longer restrict the number of visitors per patient, however, we strongly encourage to limit visitors to ONE (1) essential support person and for all other visitors – continue utilizing virtual communication through mobile devices to monitor your loved ones in our care.
Clinic Services
Digestive Care
We are fortunate to have care specialists dedicated to your gastrointestinal health right here, close to home. Our highly trained team provides screening, diagnosis, and advanced treatments for a wide range of complex digestive disorders including colon cancer screening, esophageal disease, stomach and intestinal conditions, large intestine and colon conditions such as ulcerative colitis, and pancreas, liver, and gallbladder conditions. To schedule an appointment, please contact the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Gastroenterology office at 903.885.1770.
Pain Management
Chronic pain can be caused by a number of disorders, affecting all aspects of your physical and psychological well-being. Pain conditions are often treatable, which is why we are committed to provide you with safe and effective pain management through the continuum of care. We offer a wide range of services that deal with both chronic and acute onset pain designed to treat many kinds of pain due to disease, aging-related issues, and other conditions. Pain conditions are often treatable through a number of different protocols; but not every approach works for everyone, which is why the expert oversight of the physicians and staff at our facilities is so critical to helping you find the right care for your pain. If you would like to schedule an appointment with our Pain Management physician, Dr. Matthew Johnson, please call 903.885.1740.
Name the Robot Contest for Kindergarten through 5th Grades
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has a new family member… the Mako robotic surgical assistant. We invited all local students from Kindergarten through 5th grades to enter a coloring sheet and come up with a name for our new robot. Students worked with their teachers to enter their submissions, and with the voting aid of the community, a decision was made.
The winning name is “Kneemo,” and was selected by Kylie Harrison (4th grade) and Matthew Evans (5th grade), both members of the Sulphur Springs Elementary School Robotics Club. This past Friday, the club got to meet the robot, have a pizza party, and have their picture made with the robot and our Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chris Meltsakos, who will be using the robotic assistant to work on patients’ knees. We are very appreciative of the help naming the Mako!
COVID-19
Don’t Delay Care
We want to be perfectly clear – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances remains a safe place for all to receive quality care. Go to the Emergency Department or call 9-1-1 if you are urgently ill. While COVID-19 is new, our processes and procedures in place for infection prevention and preventing the spread of illness are not. To learn more about COVID-19, go to ChristusTMF.org or www.cdc.gov.
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CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Commerce Tigers Track Competes Well at Regionals, But None Advance to State
The Commerce Tigers mens track and field team competed in the 3A Region 2 Track meet last Friday and Saturday in Whitehouse.
Seven athletes from Commerce advanced to the Regional meet with the hopes of advancing to state.
While the seven Tigers fought hard and competed well, no Commerce athletes advanced to the state track meet.
Three Tiger athletes placed in the top 6 in their respective events.
In running events, J’den Wilson finished third in the 300M hurdles and was just shy of advancing to state.
Oliver Roberts finished 6th in the 3200 and 8th in the 1600 as a freshman. Commerce Tigers mens track and field coach Cameron Warren said he expect great things from Roberts in the future.
Enrique Morales finished 10th in the 800M run.
In field events, Omarhi Davis finished 6th in the discus and 10th in shot put. Richard Jackson finished 14th in shot put. To round out the events for Commerce at the Regional meet, Aidan Crowder competed in the 200M dash.
“Overall, we had a great season with winning district at all four levels, area runner-up, and a strong showing at regionals,” the Commerce coach said.
Coach Warren said he is looking forward to a bright future.
TxDOT Calls for Safer Driving as Work Zone Traffic Deaths Rise During Pandemic
NEWS RELEASE — PARIS DISTRICT
Tim McAlavy (903) 737-9213 [email protected]
AUSTIN – Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9% in 2020 compared to 2019.
That’s why TxDOT is calling on drivers to make safety their number one priority at all times and especially when passing through active construction and maintenance work zones on the roadway.
TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is marking National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 26–30, with safety tips to reduce work zone fatalities. Last year, there were more than 22,000 traffic crashes in Texas work zones with 186 people killed, including four road workers.
“We know driving through work zones can be challenging,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “There can be extra congestion, slow-moving heavy equipment, temporary barriers, and vehicles that make sudden stops. We can’t stress enough how important it is to give driving your full attention and slow down—for your own safety and that of the people who work alongside the road.”
Drivers and their passengers account for the majority of those who have died in work zone crashes. In 2020, 147 motorists and vehicle passengers were killed in Texas work zones, along with 35 pedestrians and bicyclists and four road workers.
The Texas Mutual Insurance Company, which helps employers prevent workplace incidents and their consequences, is partnering with TxDOT to promote safe driving. The “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign outlines five key steps drivers can take to safely navigate a work zone:
- Slow down. Follow the posted speed limit and drive to conditions. Unsafe speed is one of the main causes of crashes in work zones.
- Pay attention. Avoid distractions, keep your mind on the road and put your phone away.
- Watch out for road crews. The only protective gear they wear is a vest, a hardhat and safety boots. Remember, they want to get home safe, too.
- Don’t tailgate. Give yourself room to stop in a hurry if you need to. Rear-end collisions are the most common kind of work zone crashes.
- Allow extra time. Road construction can slow things down. Count on it, and plan for it.
Traffic fines double in work zones when workers are present and can cost up to $2,000. Failure to heed the Move Over/Slow Down law can also result in a $2,000 fine. State law requires drivers to move over a lane or reduce their speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching a TxDOT vehicle, emergency vehicle, law enforcement, tow truck or utility vehicle stopped with flashing lights activated on the roadside.
“Be Safe. Drive Smart.” is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths.
For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at [email protected] or (512) 463-8700.
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, maritime, rail and public transportation across the state.
Local Authorities Initiated What Turned Into A Multicounty Vehicle Pursuit
Local authorities reportedly initiated what turned into a multicounty vehicle pursuit that concluded in New Boston early April 28, according to law enforcement reports.
The incident reportedly started with a complaint of a disturbance at a West Shannon Road travel center called in to Sulphur Springs Police early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021. Sulphur Springs Police responded. The vehicle had reportedly left the area headed eastbound on Interstate 30. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies reportedly located the vehicle and attempted to stop it for police. Deputies initiated a pursuit that reportedly went off Interstate 30 through northeastern Hopkins County.
The chase exited Hopkins County, then continued through multiple other counties where agencies in those areas became involved in the attempts to stop the vehicle. The chase reportedly concluded in New Boston, where the fleeing vehicle crashed and at least one man was taken into custody, according law enforcement reports.
North Hopkins Baseball Team Loses Heart Breaker, 3-2 to Cumby at Home
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team never could over take the Cumby Trojans losing a 3-2 game at home Tuesday (April 27).
Cumby scored single runs in the second and third innings to go up, 2-0. The Panthers cut the lead to 2-1 in the 4th.
Cumby went up 3-1 in the 5th and North Hopkins then made it a one run game again at 3-2 in the 5th. That’s the way it ended up.
Both teams had 5 hits and made 2 errors. Karson Jenkins took the hard luck loss for the Panthers throwing 94 pitches over 5 innings allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 8 and walking 4.
Dakota Smith pitched 2 strong innings allowing no hits or runs while striking out 4.
For the Panthers, Tate Myers was 1 for 3 with an RBI, a walk, a double and a stolen base. Jenkins was 1 for 2 with an RBI, 2 walks, a double and a stolen base.
Landry Breckeen was 1 for 3 with a stolen base. Braydon Nguyen was 1 for 3. Smith was 1 for 2 with a double. Dylan Minick scored a run. Gavin Buccieri walked. Aaron Nguyen stole a base. Carson Mathis was hit by a pitch.
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stalking His Ex-Girlfriend
A 41-year-old Sulphur Springs man arrested Monday for public intoxication is now also accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend by following her from work to her residence, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police officers first became involved around 2:10 p.m. April 26, 2021, when a multiple vehicle crash was reported on private property. Upon arrival, they observed damage to a Hyundai Elantra and the Ford F150 pickup it was parked in front of. A Kia Rio was sitting at the location, running and making loud noise. It appeared to have struck the passenger’s side of the Hyundai, which was located about 10 yards off the street, then continued forward. The pickup was also struck. The pickup was estimated to have sustained over $1,200 worth of damage and the Elentra will likely be totaled, according to police reports.
As a woman at the residence reportedly stepped outside, Christopher James Timmons, a man known by CJ who she used to date, reportedly got out of a the Kia. The man, who was alleged to have been stalking her for a while, reportedly took off running. The suspect was not immediately located in the area.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. April 26, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd responded on College Street at Lamar Street, where a man was reportedly standing in the middle of the road with a knife. Upon contact with the man, Floyd alleged the 41-year-old showed signs of intoxication and admitted to consuming Xanax and alcohol. Determining Christopher James Timmons to be intoxicated and present a danger to himself and others, police attempted to place Timmons into custody.
However, Timmons became combative and police used the amount of force necessary to get him into custody and in handcuffs, Timmons then reportedly claimed to need medical attention. He was transported to the hospital, and after being cleared with no injuries was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for public intoxication.
Police filed a report for stalking, noting that Timmons had followed his ex-girlfriend from her place of work to her residence, the address where he is accused of crashing the Kia into two other vehicles. Police were aware of at least three instances in which Timmons walked back and forth in front of the woman’s residence, after law enforcement issued warned him to discontinue doing so and not to trespass on the property.
A felony warrant was obtained for the alleged stalking offenses. Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes served Timmons with the stalking warrant at 12:15 p.m. April 27, 2021 at Hopkins County jail. Timmons remained in Hopkins County jail on a $100,000 bond on the third-degree felony stalking charge, according to jail reports. Police are still investigating, according to arrest 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.
‘Plant Swap’ Sat. May 1@ 9AM by Master Gardeners, 744 Gilmer St.
The Hopkins County Master Gardeners would like to invite you to participate at the 2021 Plant Swap this coming Saturday May 1, 2021 starting at 9:00 AM at the parking lot of the Bright Star Veterinary Clinic located at 744 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. All types of plant varieties will be offered for swapping or donation. While there, you can meet other local gardeners, find out about the Extension Service’ Master Gardener program and how you can get involved as a volunteer.
This is a great opportunity to get a good plant and spent little money. Since the plants in the swap are usually excess plants, the plants offered are a good option to grow in Hopkins County. For more information please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443.
Have Questions About COVID Vaccine? Listen to KSST Good Morning Show Thursday April 29 as CHRISTUS CEO Harvey Talks on Vaccines and Shot Clinic
During the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay at 8:15am on Thursday April 29, 2021, interesting COVID vaccine information will be covered by CHRISTUS Mother Francis/Sulphur Springs President and CEO Paul Harvey. During the interview, Harvey and Chief Nursing Office Anitha Sanderson will cover frequently asked questions about the COVID vaccines, and will share information about the allotment of vaccines now available through the local CHRISTUS vaccine clinics during April/May. Be sure and listen to the live 8:15am program this Thursday on KSST 1230AM or streaming on ksstradio.com. Afterward, you can view the discussion on the KSST You Tube channel, as well as in playbacks on Cable Channel 18 TV.
