Sulphur Springs High School to Hold Their Annual Plant Sale April 3rd
Wildcats Soccer Area Playoff Among Game Day Events on Tuesday
When the Wildcats Soccer Team pulled a bi-district upset over Whitehouse, 2-1 last Friday (March 26) in Whitehouse, Coach Alexi Upton’s Wildcats did something that a Wildcats’ soccer team had not done for 7 years. They won a bi-district game.
Back in 2014, the Andy Holt-coached Wildcats won a bi-district contest over Carrollton Newman Smith. Now the present day Wildcats have an Area contest with Red Oak Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Hanby Stadium in Mesquite. If the Wildcats can get an Area win and advance to the Regional Quarterfinal, they will be the first Wildcats’ soccer team to do that in 8 years.
Coach Holt’s 2013 team won not only a bi-district match against Carrollton Creekview, they also won an Area contest against Frisco Liberty.
The current Wildcats have a season record of 16-10-1. Red Oak, the #3 seed from District 14-5A, defeated West Mesquite in bi-district, 4-3 on Friday. The Hawks are 15-3-6 for the season according to Max Preps.
The winner of Tuesday’s Wildcats and Hawks match will face the winner of a Longview and Joshua match, also being played Tuesday, in the Regional Quarterfinal round later this week. KSST Radio will bring you the Wildcats and Hawks live from Mesquite’s Hanby Stadium at 6 p.m. The game will feature streaming audio.
Both the Wildcats Baseball Team and Lady Cats Softball Team have byes on this game day Tuesday. Both teams return to district play Thursday at home as they play host to Hallsville.
Also on this Game Day Tuesday, the Wildcats Golf Team is playing on day two of their two-day District Golf Tournament at the Tempest Golf Course in Gladewater. Top teams and individuals can qualify for the regional golf tournament April 21-22 in Rockwall.
Gerald Prim Stadium will be the host site for a soccer doubleheader Tuesday evening. At 6 p.m., the North Lamar Pantherettes will be taking on Sabine. Then at 8 p.m., the Paris Wildcats boys team will play Henderson.
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.
HC Chamber of Commerce Report for March 31, 2021
Chamber Connection- March 31, 2021 by Lezley Brown
Please don’t forget that tomorrow is the day! You are invited to welcome our new President/CEO to the Chamber on Thursday, April 1 st from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Chamber is located at 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to stop by and welcome Butch Burney to the Chamber family. We look forward to seeing you!
The annual Chamber Golf tournament is getting close to full! If you are interested in playing, call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515 to reserve your spot. We still have morning tee times available. The tourney is set for Friday, April 9 th .
It’s going to be a great day!!
The Downtown Business Alliance is sponsoring a Spring Market on Main Street on Saturday, April 17 th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is free. Enjoy spring items inside and out, clothing, crafts, décor, food, and gifts.
Ribbon Cuttings:
SAFE-T Crisis Center celebrated their 14 th Anniversary on Wednesday, March 24 in their new facility located at 1716 Posey Lane in Sulphur Springs.
Business Highlight:
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a member of the Chamber each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for March 31 st , The Propane Company. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page
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.
