3 Transferred From Other Facilities On Felony Hopkins County Warrants
April 14, 2021 – A least three people were transferred from other facilities to Hopkins County jail on felony Hopkins County warrants; one woman was also arrested in Hopkins County on a felony warrant, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford was notified two men were being held in Kansas jails on one Hopkins County felony warrant each.
Weatherford traveled to Kansas and took 47-year-old Quantez Raymone “Twig” Berry of Kansas City, Kansas into custody at 3:37 p.m. April 12, 2021, at Johnson County jail on outstanding warrants for an obstruction or retaliation charge, and not taking care of four traffic citations and one for possession of drug paraphernalia.
She then continued to Franklin County, Kansas, where she took 46-year-old Brian Neil Faram of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma into custody at 5:18 p.m. April 12, 2021, on the warrant for violation of probation on a Sept. 18, 2006, possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Weatherford then transported both men to Hopkins County jail, where they were booked just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Faram was held without bond in Hopkins County jail late Tuesday, April 13, on the charge.
Adrian Jamaal Godbolt was transferred from Hunt County Sheriff’s Office t 2:30 p.m. April 12to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for violation of probation, which the 39-year-old Sulphur Springs man was on for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. The violation was alleged to have occurred on Feb. 24, 2021, according to arrest reports.
Godbolt was held in Hopkins County jail late Tuesday, April 13 on the charge. The arrest was the sixth time he has been jailed in Hopkins County for violating probation on a controlled substance possession charge since 2016, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded on South Moore Street to a medical call in which a female was reported to be disoriented. Hopkins County EMS responded and transported Tillery to the hospital.
Dispatchers then advised officers that Tillery was wanted for violation of parole on an assault of public servant charge. SSPD Sgt. Brandon Mayes went to the hospital and waited until Tillery was cleared by medical professionals. He then took the 38-year-old woman into custody around 1:45 p.m. April 12 and transported her to jail, where she was booked on the warrant, according to arrest reports.
Tillery, who is also known by Charlie Hale, Charlie Nickel, Nicole Charlie and Charla Nicole Howk, remained in jail late Tuesday, April 13, 2021, according to jail reports. Monday was the fourth time she’s been arrested for violation of parole on the charge since August of 2020. She also was booked on Dec. 13, 2018 for violation of parole on an assault of public servant charge. She was jailed Sept. 16, 2017 on two assault of public servant charges, according to jail records.
CASA, Commissioners Court Encourage Community To Help Spread Awareness, Take Action To Help Prevent Child Abuse
Lake Country CASA and Hopkins County Commissioners Court joined forces this week to encourage the community to help them with a very important cause, spreading awareness and acting to prevent child abuse. Several area schools also are standing together with officials in the efforts to protect kids from abuse and neglect, hosting dress up days, posting blue pinwheels of prevention, and making posters to spread awareness about child abuse and creating posters and sharing messages with the community.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom asked members of Lake Country CASA to Monday’s regular Commissioners Court meeting as April was officially proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County.
“CASA is an organization that has not always been in Hopkins County, but it is an amazing group that does so many good things for children, especially in the court system,” Newsom said.
Lake Country Court Appointed Special Advocates depends on community volunteers committed to receiving specialized training to better assess the situation of the children referred to them due to child abuse or neglect, so as to better advocate for children, making recommendations to a judge as what is needed by and in the child’s best interest. This includes CASAs getting to know the child they’ve been entrusted to represent in court, developing a bond with and follow the child throughout their case, visiting the youth at their foster home and at school. The goal is for each child that has been removed from their home to find a permanent, safe placement in which the child can live, grow and flourish.
Spreading community awareness that child abuse does occur and signs to watch for, and ways people can help prevent or stop child abuse is another part of what CASA does. Child abuse does occur in this community. Last year, 103 children were confirmed to be victims of child abuse in Hopkins County.
“Child abuse prevention is a community responsibility and finding solutions depends on the involvement of all people. Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among a variety of entities including but not limited to schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, Child Protective Services, of course CASA (Court Appounted Special Advocates), Child Advocacy, prosecution agencies, medical professionals, mental health professionals and other community based nonprofit organizations,” Newsom said.
He urged everyone in the community should become more aware of child abuse prevention by helping parents raise their children in safe, nurturing environments; supporting local professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of child abuse victims; becoming more aware of child abuse and neglect; and significantly improving the response of the community when child abuse does occur in order to give children a chance for a safe and positive future.
“Child abuse and neglect are serious public health issues that impact child development, family stability, and public health outcomes across Texas. There are four types of child maltreatment: physical abuse, which often results in the bodily harm of a child; neglect, or the failure to provide a child with the basic and necessary needs to sustain a healthy life; sexual abuse, a heinous crime that leaves its survivors with emotional and physical scars; and emotional abuse, which occurs when a child’s growth and
development are impaired by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate a child. Recognizing the signs of child abuse, in any form, is vital to protect our children, some of the most vulnerable Texans among us,” Governor Greg Abbott declared a proclamation issued April 1, 2021 not only declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month in Texas but encouraging all Texans to learn more about the signs of child abuse as well as about the many groups and individuals “working to protect our children and ensure the future success of Texas for generations to come.
“When we stand together, our unity sends a strong message that Texans value life and offers a renewal of courage for the future. Every child deserves the opportunity to reach for their dreams; only together and by the grace of God can we give every child the chance to live a happy and fulfilling life,” Abbott stated in the proclamation.
Lake Country CASA also encourages community members to show their support for ending child abuse by donning blue, the official color or prevention, on Friday, April 16, dubbed Go Blue Day 2021. Another way local citizens can show their support is by participating in a Superhero Virtual Walk anytime during April. Simply wear a superhero cape, a costume, or a blue t-shirt to show support. Community members can take a picture and tag @lakecountrycasa to be part of the local movement to end child abuse. Blue ribbons like those at the entrances to Hopkins County Courthouse during April also is another way to show a stand for child abuse prevention.
Additional resources about child abuse and neglect, including how to identifying it and what to do if child abuse or neglect is suspected, and how to become a CASA, can be found on the Lake Country CASA website, and https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/
Lady Cats Softball Wins Tenth Straight, Beating Texas High 8-1
The Lady Cats offense scored early and often, beating district foe Texas High 8-1 at Lady Cat Park on Tuesday, Apr. 13.
“I thought [today’s victory] was very business-like,” Coach David Carrillo said about Tuesday’s win over the Lady Tigers.
Sulphur Springs was able to strike first, scoring the first run of the game in the bottom of the first thanks to 3B Addison Caddell singling to get Nylah Lindley home.
The Lady Cats added on 2 more runs in the bottom of the third, thanks to Caddell getting her second RBI of the night which got Lindley home, then the next batter, starting P Crimson Bryant, was able to come in after Caddell and nail a 2 RBI single to get both Magnuson and Smallwood (PR for Caddell) home to make it a 4-0 game over Texas High after only three innings.
Jayden Harper crushed a ball over the deep left-field wall to make it 5-1, then two batters later Caddell recorded her third and final RBI of the night when she singled to get Magnuson home to make it 6-1 over Texas High.
“Addison is on fire right now,” Coach Carrillo said about his star 3B. The Sulphur Springs coach said that Caddell puts in the work and is “getting hot at the right time.”
Caddell finished 3 for 4 on the night with three RBIs and three singles in the win over the Lady Tigers.
The Lady Cats were not done after Caddell’s third RBI, though, as Harper added another RBI in the bottom of the sixth when she singled to get 2B Matti Smith home, then two batters later Magnuson hit a sacrifice bunt to get Nylah Lindley home en route to a 8-1 victory over the Lady Tigers.
For the 10th straight game, the Lady Cats softball team has emerged victorious. Nine of those victories came against district foes.
“I’ve been proud of the way the girls have responded,” Coach Carrillo said after the win reflecting on his team’s 10-game win streak, and said that “10 wins in this district is pretty dang good.”
The Sulphur Springs coach said he was impressed with the way his team has gotten better since the beginning of the year. He did think there were improvements to be made on both sides of the ball as he believes the Lady Cats must be more consistent.
“I thought we fell kind of flat [offensively]” Coach Carrillo said, and on defense the Sulphur Springs coach said the team has to work on the short game.
Another plate appearance, another victory for Crimson Bryant, as she pitched a complete game, going seven innings, and allowing only one ER on four hits. The Sulphur Springs starting pitcher struck out 14 Lady Tigers and walked four Texas High batters.
Speaking on what a difference-maker like Bryant brings to the team, Coach Carrillo said that Bryant is “An outstanding pitcher,” adding that Sulphur Springs is “very blessed to have her.”
With the win, the Lady Cats season record improves to 19-3 overall (9-1 district). Next up, Coach Carrillo and his squad will be back on the road to make the long trek out to Marshall to take on the Lady Mavs. That game is set to tee off on Friday at 6 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
SSISD Trustees Approve 10 Personnel Items
Following an executive session, SSISD Board of Trustees Monday night approved professional employment contracts and approved 10 personnel items. Overall, the board accepted one notice of retirement and four resignations, approved two new hires and three job swaps which will impact five campuses.
Kenya Singleton notified the district of her planned retirement as special programs/testing coordinator at Sulphur Springs Middle School. The board accepted Elliott Ayo’s letter of resignation as assistant band director and approved Crysta Hooker to serve as nurse at SSMS.
Amy Peters will be moving from the fifth grade special education classroom at Sulphur Springs Elementary to the special education classroom at SSMS. Fifth grade teacher Angie Evans will give up her classroom at SSES to become the district-wide dyslexia therapist for SSISD.
Also swapping job will be Hannah Garrett. She’s moving from Sulphur Springs High School, where she teaches science, to the SSISD Administration Building to serve as district science coordinator.
Ira Franklin will be leaving SSHS too. Franklin’s resignation as physical education teacher and coach was accepted. Jamie Ladd will join the SSHS staff as a counselor.
Lamar Primary counselor Tye Boatman and library aide Vivian Mejia Mendez round out the list of individuals whose letters of resignation were accepted Monday.
Trustees approved 2021-22 professional employment contract for teachers, counselors, librarians and nurses following the executive session.
These personnel items followed a brief conference, during the April 12, 2021 executive session, in which trustees consulted with “legal counsel, as necessary, to address commercial or financial information that the District received regarding Bright Arrow Solar, LLC, with which Sulphur Springs ISD is conducting economic development negotiations.”
Dermatology, Urology Among Medical Specialty Needs Offered In Sulphur Springs
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 13, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Important Notice
We are aware of the new order announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott that would lift the statewide masking mandate for many establishments on March 10. However, that will not apply to our CHRISTUS facilities. We will continue to require masks for those visiting, working or receiving care in any of our CHRISTUS facilities, per CDC guidelines, as well as hand hygiene and social distancing where possible.
We are continuing to closely evaluate the Governor’s executive order and will do the same for any additional guidance or requirements issued by the State Department of Health and Human Services or other entities. We understand that as more Texans are vaccinated, additional decisions will need to be made by the state, cities, and counties in which our ministries reside and we are prepared to respond accordingly. In the meantime, we remain focused on safely providing the care our communities need (whether COVID-related or not) and fulfilling our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
* UPDATED Hospital Visitation
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 7am to 9pm
- 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
Dermatology
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center is now practicing in Sulphur Springs and accepting patients under the care of Roxanne Swafford, FNP. She is seeing patients at 1228 Church St. Suite D. To schedule your appointment, call 903.689.7272. You may also schedule online at www.mdbarrows.com.
Urology
Did you know we can take care of almost all of your medical specialty needs right here in Sulphur Springs? Just one of many is our Urologist Dr. Loren Ost, and his Nurse Practitioner Leah Irving. Dr. Ost and Leah see patients who have concerns of the urinary system in both male and females, as well as the reproductive organs of the male. They are located at 113 Airport Road, Suite 300, and may be reached by calling 903.885.1770.
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 a decision has been made. The winner will get to meet the robot, have a pizza party, and we will post their photo in the newspaper with the robot and our Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chris Meltsakos, who will be using the robotic assistant to work on patients’ knees. We will share the winning name entry very soon! Stay tuned!
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
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report April 5-11, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of April 5-11, 2021, included the following activity:
Arrests
- Dakota Robinson, 25 years of age, of Plano, was arrested on 4/09/2021 for possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Megan Wells,32 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 4/10/2021 for a Mount Vernon Municipal Court warrant for neglect to return book or other property.
- Tara Rogers, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 4/10/2021 for possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana in a drug free zone, tampering with or fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug free zone and prohibited substance (alcohol, drug, phone or tobacco) in a correctional facility.
- Jeffery Hawkins, 52 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 4/11/2021 on a Hunt County warrant for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Calls For Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 143 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 24 citations and 45 warnings during this reporting period.
Public Notice: Child Find Process Helps SSISD Identify, Locate, Evaluate Students Birth-21 Years In Need of Special Education, Relate Services
Federal and state laws require all students (birth through age 21) with disabilities, residing within the SSISD district, who are in need of special education and related services, including children with disabilities attending private schools and children who are homeless or are a ward of the state, to be identified, located, and evaluated, which is a process referred to as CHILD FIND.
“It is an annual, ongoing process to help people become aware of the special services that are available through their local school district. SSISD would like for our community to be aware of these services available,” said Robin Castro, Sulphur Springs ISD Administrative Assistant to the Special Programs Director.
Child Find referrals may be initiated by a parent/guardian, doctor, teacher, relative or friend. If you are concerned about a child’s learning, contact the SSISD Special Programs Director at 903-885-6230. You may also contact any administrator in SSISD at www.ssisd.net. For birth through age 3, contact Children’s Center-ECI of Lakes Regional Community Center at 903-454-0300.
Las leyes federales y estatales requieren que todos los estudiantes (desde nacimiento hasta los 21 anos de edad) con discapacidades, que residen dentro del distrito de SSISD, que necesiten servicios de educación especial y servicios relacionados, incluidos los ninos con discapacidades que asisten a alguna escuela privada o los ninos que no tienen hogar o que viven bajo la tutela del estado, para ser identificado, localizado y evaluado, que es un proceso conocido como Child Find (Encontrar un Nino). Las referencias de Child Find pueden ser iniciadas por parte del padre/tutor, medico, maestro, pariente o amigo. Si le preocupa el aprendizaje de un nino/a, comuníquese con el Director de Programas Especiales de SSISD al 903-885-6230. También puede comunicarse con cualquier administrador de SSISD en www.ssisd.net. Para nino/as de nacimiento hasta los 3 anos, comuníquense con Children’s Center (Centro Infantil)-ECI of Lakes Regional Community
Center al 903-454-0300.
Crain Reports No Problems Noted In County Audit
HVAC Units For Courthouse, Building Consulting Services, Donations, Agreement with City Approved By Commissioners Court
Lewis Crain of Rutherford, Crain & Company, PC, when presenting the audit during the April 12, 2021 Hopkins County Commissioners Court, say despite a strange year, Hopkins County’s financials look good as far as the annual independent review.
Crain repors the biggest change in revenues between the 2018-19 to 2019-20 fiscal years was $2.5 million received in grant funding the county received, the biggest chunk of which was federal assistance awarded to assist during COVID-19.
When expenditures were in, the county came out $786,000 ahead. Overall, the general budget finished $357,000 ahead of the projected budget. Departmentally, most came in at or under budget, with the exception of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office entered into lease agreements for Tahoes for deputies to drive, which gives the appearance that HCSO is over budget, that had to be amended or adjusted.
Crain noted the pension liability dropped from $7.8 to $4.6 million, a reduction of almost 40 percent. The county made $5.8 million in investments, better than the $681,000 loss from the previous year. The pension fund picked up $3.5 million, and is doing very well, Crain reported.
He praised Beth Wisenbaker, who serves as grants coordinator or the county, Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook and staff and Treasurer Danny Davis for their work and careful stewardship of county funds. He also cautioned the county to be very careful when allocating from the most recent round of federal COVID-19 funding as the Treasury Department is writing the rules, so rules could be different and very specific regarding expending of funds and documentation. Entities for up to 5 years could be among those randomly selected by the feds for audits.
“You have done a very good job here,” Crain said. “We found no problems we have not reported here. It was a simple audit, a fair audit.”
Bright Arrow Solar
The Commissioners Court approved a resolution agreeing to a 381 agreement with Bright Arrow Solar, LLC, giving the county a $360,000 annual payment to the county in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for the $275 million solar project to be constructed in northwestern Hopkins County, or about 60 percent.
When asked why the payment is $260,000 instead of $1.7 million, which would be closer to 60 percent of the taxable value on the project is $275 million initially, but would be depreciate annually, and if perhaps the number negotiated for the agreement couldn’t have been for a larger PILOT, Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley said the PILOT payment is based on industry standard established from West Texas to this area.
When asked if he thought the solar company would have agreed to a larger PILOT to benefit the county more to located the project in Hopkins County or have gone somewhere else, Feagley said he believes the company would have gone elsewhere.
Later, Feagley the “amount paid is not on taxable value but is based on the nameplate capacity.” For instance, a 300 megawatt facility would be charged a fee per megawatt, plus an additional fee for any batteries if those are used as well.
Currently, the project is projected to be completed in 2023, the first tax year, according to Feagley.
Opposing HB 749/SB 234
The Commissioners Court also adopted a resolution opposing Senate Bill 234 and House Bill 749, which the court contends are efforts to silence county officials. The bills would “prohibit county funds from being used to join or support nonprofit associations that provide collective communication to state legislators.” Most counties don’t engage private lobbyists and only pay a small amount in membership dues to nonprofit county associations to communicate with the legislature on their behalves. Corporate and special interest lobbying account for 90 percent of total lobbying , not taxpayer-funded lobbying by local governments, the resolution notes. While the state and legislature employs numerous taxpayer-funded lobbying to monitor bills and advocate in Washington, SB 234 and HB 749 would deny local communities that same right. This places rural counties, which the majority to Texas is composed of, at a disadvantage in presenting a unified voice to federal and state legislative bodies, the resolution states.
“It is a false claim that taxpayer funded lobbying works against the interested of taxpayers. Indeed, a priority of county government and it’s ‘lobbying’ effort is focused on ending the state and federal practice 0f passing unfunded mandates, which impose billions of dollars in increased taxes upon local property taxpayers annually,” Newsom read from the resolution.
Other Business
In other business Monday, April 12, Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved a $44,675 for replacement of two HVAC systems at Hopkins County Courthouse. The 126-year-old structure, while maintained was in much need of new heaving and air conditioning systems. They have a professional services contract with Williams. They had the option of replacing one unit at a cost of $32,560 or two units for $44,575. The commissioners opted to take advantage of the savings on the second unit and have both replaced while the weather is still relatively mild, a welcome improvement over the historic lows recorded in February, and the heat of late spring and summer.
Tom Glosup was approved to provide consulting services to the county for the 12 county-owned buildings, which include regularly checking all except the precinct barns, to ensure routine repairs and maintenance are performed on schedule, including establishing a schedule for certain items. Glosup will audit the facilities for $5,000, then beginning in June would be $1,000 per month to serve as a contract building consultant, the latter the amount budgeted previously for the service. The contract could be renewed annual. If he sees anything that needs to be taken care of he will alert maintenance or make county officials aware if he in instances in which insurance claims should be filed. The county judge said it’s his understanding Glosup will check in once weekly to make sure the big picture is being tended as far as building maintenance is concerned.
A donation of $3,000 from a county resident was accepted to help cover costs for the county to rock CR 1168, which has been pretty much a dirt haul path for many. The couple making the donation decided to built a house in that area and donated funding to put rock over it to make accessing their home from the road easier.
The sheriff’s office received donations of six stainless steel tables and 24 bunks which make 48 beds taken from Hunt County’s old jail to be stored and used as needed in the future at the county jail.
The annual agricultural lease of agreement in which the city pays the county $2 to obtain sand from the old Thermo mine to use in road building too received Commissioners Court approval.
Commissioners agreed to lease space on two of the county’s communications towers to Community Internet Providers LLC at a rate of $500 a month, which will offset the cost of leasing two towers for sheriff’s office and fire department communications. The service then would help expand internet to rural schools and homes in areas that do not currently have service or full service. The company, County Judge Robert Newsom reported, has talked about the possibility of reaching out to local volunteer fire departments to provide them with internet service in exchange for serving as a host site for the service as well, which would not only give the fire departments the connectivity needed for fire department reporting but would also make Internet service available to others within a 5-mile area.
At the request of Robert Newsom, the county judge and Jason Cunningham were appointed to serve on the Board Of Directors of The Northeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation, an organizations that periodically is able to hep provide low cost housing across the Northeast Texas region and through Ark-Tex Council of Governments.
Wildcats Baseball Team and Lady Cats Softball Teams Host Texas High on Tuesday
Both the Wildcats Baseball Team and the Lady Cats Softball Team have home games on this game day Tuesday (April 13). Both host district games with Texas High with quite a bit on the line.
The Wildcats come into the game in a three-way tie for second place with Texas High and Longview. All three have 5-3 district records. The Wildcats are 9-13 for the season and Texas High is 11-5-1. Plans call for a JV game at 4 p.m.
The Varsity game will follow at 7 p.m. When Texas High and the Wildcats met in the first round in Texarkana back on March 19, the Tigers won at home, 6-1. KSST Radio will bring you the Wildcats and Tigers live from Wildcat Park starting at 7 p.m. The game will feature streaming audio.
The Lady Cats enter the Tuesday evening district game with Texas High tied for first place with Hallsville. Both have 8-1 district records. The Lady Cats are 18-3 for the season. Plans call for a JV game at 4:30 p.m. The Varsity game will follow at around 6 p.m. The Lady Cats and Lady Tigers played in Texarkana back on March 19 and the Lady Cats won that first round game, 9-1.
KSST’s sister station, KRVA-FM, 107.1, will bring you the Lady Cats and Texas High live starting at 6 p.m. The game will feature streaming video. The game will also be videotaped and replayed at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
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.
Wildcats Tennis Team Has Singles and Doubles Team Playing at District Tourney Tuesday
The Wildcats Tennis Team had a girls’ singles player and a girls’ doubles team stay alive after the first day of the District 15-5A Tennis Tournament in Texarkana on Monday (April 12).
Tuesday on day two, Wildcats top girls’ singles player, Jeauxleigh Cantu, is playing in the finals of the consolation bracket. Cantu dropped her first match of the day Monday but then won her way into the consolation final.
The girls’ doubles team of Harleigh Stegient and Ella Ray are also playing in the consolation bracket final in girls’ doubles. Stegient is the only Wildcats’ senior.
Wildcats Coach Tony Martinez said his team played well overall on Monday. He noted some of the Wildcats were able to split sets with Longview players. Coach Martinez said he saw some positive signs for the future.
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.
