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.
SSHS Wildcat Academic UIL Team Second In District Competition, 10 Students Advancing To Regional Contest
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Academic UIL Team finished second at the District UIL Competition held in Mount Pleasant over the weekend. SSHS earned 347 points to Hallsville’s 561. Mt Pleasant, Pine Tree, Longview, Texas High and Marshall rounded out the field. In One-Act Play competition, one student was named to the All Star Cast, three others received honorable mention and one was named an Outstanding Crew member.
SSHS One-Act Play cast and crew 
Allie Grace Woodard
The cast and crew of You on the Moors Now also concluded their season at the Bi-District competition in Texarkana last week. Hannah Shultz was named to the All-Star Cast. AllieGrace Woodard, Rorie Young, and Danielle Verlander were named to the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast. Ricardo Chavarria was named to Outstanding Crew.
AllieGrace Woodard is advancing to state in UIL Theatrical Costume Design and for the third consecutive year in UIL Theatrical Hair and Makeup Design, according to SSHS Wildcat Theatre Department.
Ten SSHS students scored high enough in the district to advanced to the regional academic UIL competition on April 16 – 17 at Whitehouse High School in 11 events. Three teams were also recognized for their achievements as first and second place finishes at the meet.
SSHS Wildcat Academic UIL Coordinator Gerald Grafton offers congratulations and thanks to all students and sponsors who participated at the district UIL events and to the One Act Play cast and crew for a great season.
Below are results from the weekend’s district academic UIL competition:
| Contest Category | Student Competitor | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| News Writing | Lexi McCoy* | 1st |
| Crystal Flores | 4th | |
| Ready Writing | Zoe Westlund* | 2nd |
| Lexi McCoy | 5th | |
| Matthew Harper | 6th | |
| Feature Writing | Lexi McCoy* | 1st |
| Crystal Flores* | 3rd | |
| Zoe Westlund | 4th | |
| Editorial | Joel Villarino* | 1st |
| Dawson Carpenter* | 2nd | |
| Matthew Harper | 5th | |
| Headline | Shelby Ray* | 1st |
| Matthew Harper* | 3rd | |
| Copy Editing | Matthew Harper* | 2nd |
| Dawson Carpenter | 6th | |
| Journalism | Team | |
| Computer Science | Joel Villarino* | 2nd |
| Harrison Allen | 5th | |
| Kaden Kirkland (Team) | ||
| Luis Ruiz (Team) | ||
| Team | 2nd | |
| Literary Criticism | Matthew Harper* | 1st |
| Kendall Little* | 2nd | |
| Dawson Carpenter* | 3rd | |
| Shelby Ray* | 4th | |
| Team* | 1st | |
| Poetry Interpretation | AllieGrace Woodard* | 3rd |
| Caitlyn Monaghan | 6th | |
| Social Studies | Alfredo Renteria* | 2nd |
| Spelling and Vocabulary | Dawson Carpenter* | 1st |
| Joel Villarino | 4th | |
| Cameron Beard (Team) | ||
| Kaden Kirkland (Team) | ||
| Team | 2nd |
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Felony Warrant
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson arrested a 60-year-old Sulphur Springs man at his residence Sunday night on a felony warrant. Wilkerson was made aware of the outstanding charge, located Danny Ray McPherson, served the felony warrant and transported the man to the county jail.
McPherson was held at the jail Monday morning, March 29, 2021 for violation of probation on a tampering with or fabricating physical evidence charge.
The original offense was reported to have occurred on May 11, 2014. He remained in the county jail overnight and was released on a $10,000 bond on the charge the next day. He was jailed locally Aug. 8-Nov. 9, 2015 prior to serving a commitment in a substance abuse felony punishment facility for a conviction for violating probation on the tampering with evidence 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.
Missing Brashear Man Found Deceased In Crashed Vehicle In A Creek Off FM 2653 Friday
A missing 55-year-old Brashear man was found deceased in a vehicle wedged down an embankment in a creek off FM 2653 around 2:40 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021. A family member had reportedly contacted the sheriff’s officer early in the week to report the man missing.
A Texas Department of Transportation employee reportedly discovered the man inside the vehicle in a ravine in the creek off FM 2653 south around 2:40 p.m. Friday. The man is thought to have crashed a few days before he was discovered. The vehicle was stuck in the water, which flows heavily in the area. Recent rains caused increased run off and flow under the roadway. Investigation into the crash is ongoing by Texas Department of Public Safety
“Preliminary investigation indicates that a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass was northbound on FM 2653. For an as yet undetermined reason, the vehicle left the roadway striking a tree and landing in a creek. Due to heavy rains, the vehicle moved from where it landed in the creek. The crash was believed to have occurred during the night of March 21 to March 22, 2021,” news release from Sergeant Gregg Williams, Media Communications/Safety Education for Texarkana/Mount Pleasant Texas Department of Public Safety, stated.
The vehicle was reportedly found approximately 10 feet down the embankment in the water, where it was not immediately visible from the road, local authorities reported.
Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced 55-year-old Richard Alan Speiler of Brashear dead at the crash site at 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2021. The body was sent for an autopsy at American Forensics in Mesquite, and the crash remains under investigation pending results of the report.
HCSO: Man Caught On Video Stealing An Antique Rooster From Main Street Business
A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was caught on video stealing an antique rooster and other items from a Main Street business Saturday morning, sheriff’s officers alleged in arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Dennis Findley reported seeing a man on camera stealing items from a business in the 1200 block of Main Street around 9:45 a.m. March 27. Findley notified dispatchers over radio about the theft in progress and provided responding officers with a description of the suspect.
Upon arrival in the area, officers reported seeing a male matching the description given by Findley. The man was walking east on the railroad tracks behind a Main Street milk business. Findley and HCSO Sgt. Richard Greer contacted the man. Findley identified as the male as the man he observed on camera taking property from the business. The man identified himself as Meo Medina, Greer alleged in arrest reports.
The man admitted to taking a rooster from the business with the intent to take it home, but ended up leaving it by a fence because it was too heavy. Findley told the man he had seen him take other property in addition to stealing an antique rooster. The man was taken into custody for theft and escorted down the train tracks to a patrol vehicle, which Deputy Dan Turrentine used to transport the 48-year-old to jail.
Meanwhile, Findley and Greer continued to search the area in an attempt to locate and recover the stolen property. Officers reported finding not only an antique rooster but an antique flower cart and a large stew pot reported to have been stolen as well. The value of the items was estimated to be $2,500, resulting in the man, identified in arrest reports as Meo Medina-Tuirubiates, being charged with theft of property valued at $2,500-$30,000, a state jail felony offense.
Medina-Tuirubiates remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, March 29. Bond on the felony theft charge was set at $100,000.
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.
Research Library Reopens for Genealogists and Historians
The Hopkins County Genealogy Research Library, located inside the Sulphur Springs Public Library has reopened for walk-in visitors and researchers following a lengthy closure due to COVID-19 cautions. The Research Library will open at 9:30am weekdays, staffed by volunteer members of the Hopkins County Genealogy Society, who will assist you with your genealogy research within the extensive library. Find out more at hcgstx.org or by phone at 903-885-8523 or stop in at 611 North Davis Street.
Dinner Bell Menu For March 31, 2021
Come help us Celebrate EASTER with a colorful and tasty holiday menu!
Clayton Homes is our Community Partner.
Balsamic Glazed Ham
Wild Rice with Sauteed Mushrooms, Celery and Green Onions
Decorated Broccoli Salad
Yeast Rolls
Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cake
We at Dinner Bell wish everyone a holy and joyous Easter. PLEASE continue to WEAR your mask, WASH your hands often and KEEP your distance from others.
Secure your meal under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus. Meal service begins at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
PLEASE PLEASE continue to WEAR MASK. Get your SHOTS when you can. STAY SAFELY from OTHERS. WASH YOUR HANDS. OFTEN. DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.
THANK YOU 1ST CHOICE HOME HEALTH, Stephanie and Warren Mitchell, for the GENEROUS DONATION of 350 pounds of ground beef to Dinner Bell. This has been their practice for several years. A freezer is FULL!!!
Dinner Bell remains a Grab and Go distribution system for meals. Meals may be secured by driving under the covered driveway on the Northeast Corner of The First United Methodist Church Campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
