Local Senior Joins Governor’s Century Club With 100-Year Honor
Hopkins County resident Frances Anderson turned 100 years old in 2021, and has received a Certificate of Award from Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. According to Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Seniors Center, Frances and her daughter Sandra stopped by the Center to pick up her Certificate Of Award. Frances turned 100 during March.
Frances was originally from South Mayde, Texas near Sherman, born in March 1921. She spent most of her adult life in Denison with her husband James Lowell Anderson and their children Sandra, Jimmie and Richard. A beautician by trade, Frances also loved to play bridge and acquired the level of Life Master Bridge Player. About 6 years ago, Frances moved to Cumby to be near Sandra and family. When she is able, she attends Gafford Chapel United Methodist Church.
Facts about Centenarians
- Have survived more than one pandemic
- Witnessed changes in history, including widespread indoor plumbing and electricity, radio and television, and production of the automobile and airplane.
- Majority are female
- Many are World War II veterans.
- Number of centenarians is increasing
Lady Cats Softball Team Beats Winnsboro on One-Hitter by Crimson Bryant
Another circle appearance and another pitching gem for Lady Cats pitching ace Crimson Bryant as the Lady Cats defeated Winnsboro, 10-0 in five innings Monday evening (March 29) at Lady Cat Park.
Bryant got the win and went all five innings, threw 63 pitches and allowed no runs and one hit while striking out 12. Bryant was also a hitting star driving a long single off the base of the center field wall that scored 2 or her 4 RBI’s on the night.
Addison Caddell was 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run. Nylah Lindley was 1 for 4 with a double, an RBI, 2 runs scored with a stolen base. Grace Magnuson was 1 for 2 with 3 runs scored with a walk and a stolen base.
Addison DeSmet scored a run and had a walk and a stolen base. Kinley Friddle scored a run. Kinz Smallwood scored 2 runs. Anahi Velasquez walked 3 times.
After scoring an unearned run in the first, the Lady Cats added 3 runs each in the third, fourth and fifth innings. Only half of the Lady Cats 10 runs were earned as Winnsboro committed 8 errors. The Lady Cats had 5 hits.
The Lady Cats improve to 15-3 for the season. After a bye Tuesday, the Lady Cats return to district play Thursday against Hallsville at Lady Cat Park.
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.
CR 2310 Traffic Stop Nets Cocaine And THC Wax, 1 Felony Arrest
A defective license plate light was what got the car stopped on County Road 2310 just off of FM 1870 around 2:40 a.m. March 27, but the strong marijuana odor that greeted the deputy as he approached the car is what tipped him off to the likely presence of contraband. The presence of marijuana in plain view in the car resulted in a search, which also yielded cocaine, THC wax and one felony arrest, according to arrest reports.
After observing the marijuana Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney had the three occupants exit the Ford Fusion one at a time to be patted down. As Kaleb Andrew Mills exited the black car, the 19-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly handed two small glass jars containing what the deputy suspected to be THC wax. Chaney also retrieved an electric vaporizer which contained a glass vial which Mills claimed contained additional THC wax. While looking through Mills’ wallet for his driver’s license, Chaney reported seeing tucked behind the wallet pocket a baggy that contained a white powder-like substance the deputy believed to be cocaine. Chaney placed Mills into handcuffs and had him sit on the ground while he searched the car.
Chaney reported finding an open container and several small baggies containing suspected marijuana. HCSO Sgt. Scott Davis arrived with a field test kit, which produced a positive result for cocaine when the white substance was tested. Chaney then went back to talk to Mills about the substances found. When asked Mills admitted the white substance was cocaine. Mills was placed into patrol vehicle at 3:02 a.m. Saturday. The suspected cocaine and THC wax were seized as evidence. The two other occupants of the car were released with the vehicle and several citations.
Upon arrival at the jail, Mills was released to jail staff for processing. The THC wax weighed 1.4 grams, the THC oil inside the vial was less than 1 gram and the suspected cocaine weighed about 1 gram including packaging.
As a result, Mills was booked into Hopkins County jail for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance. He was released from Hopkins County jail later Saturday on $25,000 bonds: $10,000 bond on each of the 1-4 grams charges and a $5,000 bond on the less than 1 gram 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.
Major Show Steer Validation Orders for 2021 Due in June
The mission of the youth livestock validation program is to promote a positive youth development environment focused on ensuring rules for livestock exhibition are being followed under the supervision of County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers. This helps to foster integrity, virtues, and values of youth and families.
The purpose of validation is to encourage positive relationships with County Extension Agents, Agricultural Science Teachers and local stakeholders, create a level playing field for youth livestock projects, maximize youth experience and life skill development, and facilitate youth engagement with livestock projects.
Validation allows youth to build on life skills such as responsibility, respect, teamwork and communication.
By participating in the livestock project, youth exhibitors learn daily care, nutrition, reproduction, and production practices specific to livestock projects.
Every year, cattle projects (Heifers and Steers) intendent to participates in major shows in Texas most be validated at their home counties under a protocol and a validation committee. Steers are validated once a year.
If you or your youth members are interested in validating a heifer for State Fair of Texas or a Steer for any major show, please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office (if showing under 4-H) or your Agricultural Teacher (if showing under FFA) as soon as possible because validation materials most be ordered and paid in advance.
Steer and heifer validation most be completed in June 2021.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
HELP US HELP YOU!
In order for Hopkins County to qualify for the next level of FEMA funding – Category IA (Individual Assistance) for damages incurred during the Winter Weather Event of 2021, documentation of financial impact is required.
If you have sustained individual property and/or business damages, please use this link and complete the form. At least one photo is required to submit.
IT IS IMPORTANT to remember, you will not be eligible for personal or business financial assistance from FEMA funding until Hopkins County is moved to the next level.
Work On Grays Building Continues At Fast Pace
Zoom Meeting Scheduled This Evening To Discuss Pacific Park Survey Results, Next Steps In Park Improvement Project
Progress on the Grays Building in Pacific Park continues at a smart pace. Today, glazers install glass while masons erect brick veneers on the east end of the building. Inside the building workers tape and bed the sheetrock, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell.
A little over a week ago, a crew began affixing roofing to the steel frame. During February and into March framing and plumbing top-out were finished. Electrical rough-in was nearly complete, and HVAC was being installed March 2.
The building is part of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan adopted by the city in 2019. An emphasis of the plan was to design and develop a Pacific Park Site Specific Master Plan, created based on input from community members during a design charrette.
Voters in November 2019 approved a proposition allowing up to $200,000 of EDC sales and use tax funding to be used annually for up to 20 years by the city’s parks department to repay $3 million worth of bonds which will fund qualified 4B projects, including the new Grays Building and renovated playground and grounds in Pacific Park as well as a new Senior Citizens Center. In August 2020, the city was approved for a $750,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant for improvements to the grounds at Pacific Park.
With the new Grays Building progressing so well, the City of Sulphur Springs is concentrating focus more toward the redesign and upgrade of the actual park area. Community members were asked recently to complete an online survey on the City’s website to weigh in on finishing touches for the park area, including choice of a new playground, uses for a pavilion, additional desired amenities and any other feedback residents wish to relay. A Zoom meeting is scheduled at 5:30 this evening (March 29) to discuss the results and presentation on the next steps moving forward.
- PACIFIC PARK IMPROVEMENT MEETING
- Time: Mar 29, 2021 05:30 PM
- Join Zoom Meeting by clicking https://zoom.us/j/99239821778?pwd=V05lT3BLVVo2c3lPaVRuWWxYdFN4Zz09
- Password: 539768
Construction drawings for the new Senior Citizens Center were last reported by Maxwell as still being prepared by REES Associates. Tandem Consulting has been hired to oversee the construction of the activity center for adults ages 50 and older, as is the case with the Grays Building.
Softball and Golf on Monday’s Game Day Menu
The Lady Cats Softball Team has added a game to their schedule and the Wildcats Golf Team begins district play on this game day Monday (March 29).
With the Lady Cats having a bye Tuesday, Coach David Carrillo scheduled a Monday non-district game to fill in. The Lady Cats will be taking on Winnsboro Monday at 6 p.m. at Lady Cat Park. It will be a varsity only contest.
After their win at Pine Tree Friday, the Lady Cats are 5-1 after the first half of district play and 14-3 for the season. After the Monday game with Winnsboro, the Lady Cats resume district play Thursday at Lady Cat Park against Hallsville. Hallsville topped the Lady Cats, 4-0 in the district opener at Hallsville back on March 9.
KSST Radio will bring you Lady Cats and Lady Raiders softball live from Lady Cat Park at 6 p.m. The broadcast will feature streaming video and audio. The game will also be videotaped for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Monday the Wildcats Golf Team is at the two-day District 15-5A Golf Tournament at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater. The district tournament wraps up Tuesday. The Wildcats Golf Team includes Kip Childress, Grant Mohesky, Caleb Kesting, Rylan Brewer and Luke Dietze. Top district teams or individual performers can qualify for the regional tournament. The Lady Cats Golf Team plays in their district tournament at Tempest Wednesday and Thursday.
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 Have Three at Boys’ State Powerlifting Meet Saturday
The Wildcats have a tradition of sending lifters to the Boys’ State Powerlifting Meet and they sent three more lifters to the event on Saturday (March 27) in Abilene.
Junior Juan Hernandez finished 7th in state in the 123 pound weight class. Sophomore Matthew Mitchell was 14th in state in the 181 pound weight class.
Senior Ryan Carrillo placed 15th in the 181 pound weight class.
It’s always quite an accomplishment to qualify for the state meet.
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.
Details for Wildcats Soccer Area Game Are Set
An Area soccer match in the playoffs has been firmed up for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats will be playing the Red Oak Hawks Tuesday (March 30) at 6 p.m. at Mesquite’s Hanby Stadium.
Red Oak defeated West Mesquite, 4-3 Friday while the Wildcats toppled district champion Whitehouse, 2-1 at Whitehouse Friday. The Wildcats got goals from Alex Yanez and Edgar Salazar in the first 4 minutes of last Friday’s game and then held on to get the upset win.
Fans interested in going to Mequite Tuesday should be advised that Hanby has a very strict no bag policy.
The Wildcats season record is now 16-10-1. Red Oak was the third place team in their district and their season record is 15-3-6 according to Max Preps.
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.
Students Get Advice On Upcoming Semesters
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Assistant Campus Director Iris Gutierrez, right, helps sophomore student Alexandra Dixon with her paperwork following spring break.
Student advisors are always on hand to assist students with enrollment questions and scholarship opportunities.
Social distancing is being practiced like the photo shown above.
Call PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Campus at 903-885-1232 for more information.
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.
March 22-28, 2021 Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of March 22-28, 2021, included the following activity:
Arrests
- Benjamin Marks, 29 years of age, of Winnsboro was arrested on March 27, 2021, on a Wood County warrant.
- Ryan Bonner, 27 years of age, of Winnsboro was arrested on March 26, 2021 on a Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole warrant.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 145 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 37 citations and 50 warnings during this reporting period.
