Lady Cats Softball Team Opens Season Tuesday With No-Hitter and 12 Hit Attack in 15-0 Win
It was a season opener worth waiting for for the Lady Cats as they defeated Richardson J.J. Pearce on the road, 15-0 Tuesday, Feb. 23.
The game was shortened to 4 innings due to the ten run rule. Lady Cat newcomer Crimson Bryant had quite a debut pitching a 4-inning no-hitter while striking out 12 and going 4 for 4 at the plate driving in three runs with a triple and a stolen base.
The Lady Cats pounded out 12 hits and stole 8 bases. The Lady Cats scored one run in the top of the first and then 7 more in a big second inning. The Lady Cats added 2 third inning runs and 5 more in the fourth. The Lady Cats played errorless ball.
Jadyn Harper was 2 for 3 with an RBI, 2 runs scored and a walk. Addison DeSmet was 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases. Nicole Higgins was 1 for 3 with an RBI, 2 runs scored, 2 stolen bases and a walk. Grace Magnuson was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored, a double, a stolen base and a walk. Matti Smith was 1 for 1 with an RBI, a double, 2 runs scored and 2 walks. Parris Pickett was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Anahi Valasquez was 1 for 2 with an RBI and a walk. Nylah Lindley scored 2 runs and had a stolen base and a walk. Hannah Sells scored a run.
The Lady Cats, 1-0 for the season, play next in the three-day Allen Varsity Tournament that begins Thursday. On Thursday they are scheduled to play Hurst L.D. Bell at 5 P.M. and Sherman at 7 P.M. with both games at Allen High School Field #2.
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.
Texas Science and Engineering Fair Seeking Judges for Virtual 2021 Competition
AUSTIN – Over 700 Texas middle and high school students will present their outstanding projects virtually as part of the 2021 Texas Science and Engineering Fair (TXSEF). The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) continues its commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and the success of tomorrow’s workforce by co-sponsoring the event for the 20th consecutive year with ExxonMobil.
As a community supported event, the science fair relies on professionals in the science and engineering fields who generously volunteer their time to this event and who are vital to its ongoing success. This event offers professionals from a variety of STEM fields a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of these talented young people, while also highlighting their professions.
The fair is currently seeking judges to review projects uploaded by students. Since the 2021 TXSEF will be virtual, volunteer judges will be able to review projects remotely from their home or office. Judges are responsible for evaluating all assigned student projects and ranking them in the designated category. Students will upload a project board and overview video so judges can complete their first and second round assessments between March 15-27, 2021. Blue Ribbon judging will take place on April 10, 2021.
Individuals interested in judging can apply on the Texas Science and Engineering Fair website and are required to have a computer with reliable internet access.
Top finishers from the high school division earn the opportunity to attend the Governor’s Science and Technology Champions Academy and advance to the virtual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) competition. Past winners from this event have gone on to win top prizes at ISEF, visit the White House and attend prestigious universities across the country.
The Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and the services it offers in coordination with its network of local workforce development boards, call 512-463-8942 or visit www.texasworkforce.org. To receive notifications about TWC programs and services subscribe to our email updates.
Feb. 23 COVID-19 Update: 100th COVID-19 Fatality Confirmed For Hopkins County
Hopkins County reached a new milestone Tuesday, the 100th COVID-19 fatality confirmed on Feb. 23, a day in which only two new probable cases and one recovery were reported. That’s 100 Hopkins County residents whose cause of death during the 11 months of the pandemic has been listed as COVID-19 or novel coronavirus 2019, according to Texas Department of State Health Services Feb. 23 COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard.
While that represents only 0.27 percent of the total Hopkins County population who have died from the virus, the 100 fatalities are out of 1,488 COVID-19 cases confirmed by molecular testing. The fatality rate among the 4.01 percent of Hopkins County residents who have had confirmed COVID-19 cases, however, is 6.72 percent.
The l00th COVID-19 fatality is the second reported to have occurred in February and second reported this week. One Hopkins County resident died Feb. 7 and the latest on Feb. 10 from COVID-19, according to the DSHS Feb. 23 COVID-19 County Trends dashboard.
Lamar County also received confirmation of another COVID-19 fatality on Tuesday, increasing the total to 141 COVID-19 deaths out of 2,541 positive cases. That’s 5.1 percent of Lamar County population who have had COVID-19, and 0.28 percent of the total population who have died from COVID-19. The fatality rate among confirmed COVID-19 positive cases, however, is 5.55 percent.
Lamar is one of three counties in the 8-county area surrounding Hopkins that have had more COVID-19 fatalities, each also has a larger population and has had more confirmed COVID-19 cases as well. Only one county in the region has a higher fatality percentage among confirmed COVID-19 positive cases, however.
In Hunt County, 138 of the 5,255 confirmed COVID-19 cases have died from the virus. That means, 2.63 percent of the confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in Hunt County died from the virus.
A total of 114 COVID-19 fatalities have been confirmed from among the 1,837 confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in Wood County. That’s a fatality rate of 0.25 percent of the total population and 6.21 percent among confirmed COVID-19 positive cases, according to the DSHS Feb. 23 COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard.
Red River County, which includes Clarksville, is the only county in the eight surrounding Hopkins that has a higher fatality rate among COVID-19 positive cases and one of only two counties whose fatality rate among the total population is higher than the 0.27 percent reported for Hopkins County. The 390 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported for Red River County represent only 3.24 percent of the population and the 34 fatalities represent 0.28 percent of the total population. However, the fatality rate among COVID-19 positive cases is 8.72 percent.
In Titus County, 8.05 percent of the population has received lab-confirmed positive molecular COVID-19 tests results, higher than Hopkins and all other counties in the area. Of the 2,635 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 75 Titus County residents have died from the virus. That’s a fatality rate of 2.85 percent among confirmed COVID-10 cases in Titus County.
Delta County has had only 167 confirmed COVID-19 cases (3.13 percent), 10 of whom died from the virus (5.99 percent). Franklin County has had 479 confirmed COVID-19 cases (0.22 percent), including 24 who died from the virus (5.01 percent). Twenty-three of the 390 Rains County residents confirmed to have COVID-19 have had died as of Tuesday afternoon Feb. 23; that’s a fatality rate of 6.05 percent among virus infected individuals.
| County | Confirmed Positive Cases | COVID-19 Fatalities | Fatality to Positive Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins | 1,488 | 100 | 6.72% |
| Titus (Mt. Pleasant) | 2,635 | 75 | 2.85% |
| Hunt (Greenville) | 5,255 | 138 | 2.63% |
| Lamar (Paris) | 2,541 | 141 | 5.55% |
| Franklin (Mt. Vernon) | 479 | 24 | 5.01% |
| Delta (Cooper) | 167 | 10 | 5.99% |
| Red River (Clarksville) | 390 | 34 | 8.72% |
| Wood | 1,837 | 114 | 6.21% |
| Rains | 380 | 23 | 6.05% |
Pleasant Hill Water Supply Boil Notice Cancelled
The Pleasant Hill Water Supply Number Two boil water notice enacted on Feb. 19 has been canceled, effective at 6 p.m. Feb. 22, according to Dwight Clayton, PHWS manager.
The Lady Cats Softball Team Will Finally Open the Regular Season After Weather Cancellations
You don’t have to tell Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo that Mother Nature always bats last. Last week’s icy weather caused cancellation of the Lady Cats planned home opener against Wylie East on February 15 and the entire three-day Sulphur Springs Tournament was also a victim to the weather.
On this Tuesday, Feb. 23 game day, with nice weather in the forecast, the Lady Cats will now open the regular season at Richardson Pearce. There will be a JV game at 5 p.m. The Varsity game will follow at around 6:30 p.m. The Lady Cats were able to get in three of their scrimmages this season. Last year before the pandemic canceled all high school sports activity, the Lady Cats compiled a record of 9-9.
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 and Lady Cats Soccer Schedules Have Been Modified for Next Two Weeks
Soccer fans adjust your schedules for the next two weeks. District 15-5A has decided to play three games a week instead of two for the next two weeks to make up for last week’s postponements due to snow and ice. Games for the next two weeks will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
This week, both the Wildcats and Lady Cats will get a bye on this Tuesday game day. The teams will play Hallsville Thursday with the Wildcats at home and the Lady Cats on the road. Games will occur at the usual time of 5:30 p.m. for the JV and 7:15 p.m. for the Varsity.
On Saturday, the Lady Cats are at home against Longview. The Varsity will play first at 10 A.M. with the JV game to follow at around noon. The Wildcats travel to Longview Saturday with the JV game at noon with the varsity to follow at around 1:30 p.m. Next week the Wildcats and Lady Cats will play Mount Pleasant, Texas High and Marshall.
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.
Lady Cats Basketball Players Earn All-District Honors
The tri-champion Lady Cats Basketball Team fared very well on the All-District list released Tuesday (February 23) by Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell. Sophomore Kenzie Willis was named the district’s MVP while senior Bre’Asia Ivery was selected as the district’s Defensive MVP. Coach Tisdell was selected by her peers as Coach of the Year. Seniors Nylah Lindley and Dalanee Myles were chosen to the All-District First Team. Sophomore Addisyn Wall was named to the All-District Second Team. Junior Baylie Large was chosen Honorable Mention All-District. Five Lady Cats made the All-District Academic Team: Wall, Ivery, Large, Aubrey Williams and Aaliyah “Lili” Harrison.
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.
Free Cases Of Bottled Water Available For Families In North Hopkins Area
Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley reported 20 more pallets of bottle water were being trucked Tuesday afternoon to FM 71 at State Highway 19 north Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 23. Cases of bottled water are available free to assist families who still have low water pressure, no water or are still under a boil water notice from 3 p.m. and after Tuesday.
Endsley reported a 500,000-gallon reduction on the NHWSC meter today. Sulphur Springs’ water has stabilized and the city’s elevated water towers are almost full, he noted.
I-30 Hunt County West Virtual Public Meeting Set on February 25
PARIS – The Texas Department of Transportation will host an online virtual public meeting from 5 p.m. Feb. 25 through 11:59 p.m. March 12 to gather public input on proposed improvements to I-30 in the western portion of Hunt County.
A pre-recorded audio and video presentation will be available. After viewing the online presentation, residents can provide comments and input on this proposed roadway through 11:59 p.m. March 12.
The proposed improvements are designed to reconstruct and widen I-30 from four lanes to six, reconfigure access ramps, and incorporate one-way frontage roads from FM 2642 to State Highway 34. The proposed conversion of frontage roads to one-way, and adding capacity to the freeway with the 12.34-mile project area are needed to improve safety and reduce congestion between FM 2642 and SH 34.
Proposed improvements to CR 2511 and 2646, FM 1565, FM 36, FM 1903 and FM 1570 at their intersections with I-30 would also enhance connectivity within the project area. Additional right of way would be required, but no residential or non-residential structures are anticipated to be displaced at this time.
To view the pre-recorded presentation, go to www.txdot.gov and click on Inside TxDOT. Then click on Get Involved, followed by Hearings-Meetings. Then select the Paris District.
Residents can also copy/paste this link into their browser:
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/paris/022521.html
Comments can also be written and mailed to: Mahi Naga PE, TxDOT Paris District Office, 1365 N. Main Street, Paris, TX 75460. Comments may also be sent via email to:
TxDOT’s Paris District includes Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Hunt, Hopkins, Lamar, Rains and Red River counties.
For more information, contact [email protected] or (903) 737-9213.
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Dinner Bell Menu For Feb. 24, 2021
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital is this week’s Community Partner.
The Dinner Bell menu for Feb. 24, 2021 includes:
- Red beans and rice
- Fried cabbage
- Cornbread muffins
- Bread pudding
Distribution of meals is still grab and go under the covered driveway on the northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Dinner Bell cares for you and reminds everyone to wear a mask when in public, wash your hands often and keep a safe distance from others.
