Wildcats Golf Team Prepares for District Tournament With Strong Showing at the District Course Monday
Wildcats Golf Coach Jeremy DeLorge said no official results were were sent out after a district course preview at Tempest Golf Course Monday (March 22).
The District Tournament will be at Tempest next Monday and Tuesday. Coach DeLorge said his guys played well Monday as they got a much needed bounce back and boost of confidence going into the district tourney next week.
He said all five of his golfers showed great improvement compared to what they shot the last time they played at Tempest on March 6 as part of the Twisted 54 event. Coach DeLorge said Kip Childress improved by 14 strokes shooting a 71 Monday. Grant Mohesky was 1 stroke better with a 79. Caleb Kesting was 5 strokes better with an 82. Rylan Brewer improved a whopping 13 strokes firing 85 Monday. Luke Dietze showed a 22 stroke improvement Monday shooting 89.
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.
Appointments Still Available For COVID-19 Shots On March 25 At Sulphur Springs Hospital
For individuals in the eligible groups, COVID-19 shots are being offered Thursday, March 25, 2021, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. The hospital was allocated 500 first-doses of the Moderna two-dose COVID-19 vaccine to administer this week, according to Texas Department of State Health Services.
At 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, there were still 150 appointment slots available for Thursday for any qualified individual who has yet to receive a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Those who schedule n appointment will received the first dose on March 25 and the second dose on April 22 in the front lobby of the hospital, according to Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development personnel for CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs.
To register for COVID-19 shots on March 25, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EABA72DABFB6-cmfhss7
If for some reason a person registers and needs to cancel the appointment or for additional questions, email Tanna Holland at [email protected].
North Hopkins Baseball Team Tops Rival Sulphur Bluff in District Opener, 8-5 Tuesday
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team opened district play in the right way defeating rival Sulphur Bluff, 8-5 Tuesday at North Hopkins.
The Panthers jumped out to a 7-0 lead with a run in the first, 5 more in the second and one more run in the fourth. The Bluff rallied for 5 late runs but could not overcome the Panthers.
North Hopkins outhit the Bears, 8-7. North Hopkins used three pitchers to get the win. Karston Jenkins was the winning pitcher going 5 innings allowing 4 hits, no runs with 8 strikeouts and 3 walks.
Tate Myers allowed a hit and 3 runs none of which were earned due to errors and he walked one. Dakota Smith finished up with 2 innings giving up 2 hits, 2 unearned runs with 4 strikeouts. Smith was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Jenkins was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Aaron Nguyen was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s. Chris Cruz had an RBI. Carson Mathis was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Landry Breckeen was 1 for 4 with a double and a run scored. Myers, Robert Perry and Clinton Degen all scored one run.
Chamber Connection: Event Planned April 1 To Welcome New President/CEO
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
We have something special to put on your calendars! You are invited to welcome our new President/CEO to the Chamber on Thursday, April 1, 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!
This weather is making us think about golf, and our annual 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 9th. It’s going to be a great day!
Pacheco Spine & Sport has scheduled a ribbon cutting
Pacheco Spine & Sport has scheduled a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, March 30, at noon. The celebration will be held at their chiropractic office located at 1067 Gilmer Street, Suite C, in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to attend!
Legacy Power is hosting their ribbon cutting
Legacy Power is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, March 31st, at noon at the Chamber, located at 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to come by and say hello!
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 24, Cody Drug. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
Wildcats Baseball Team Wins Over Marshall With Seventh Inning Rally
Wildcat Colby Albritton smashed a clutch single into left center field to drive in the tying and winning run as the Wildcats Baseball Team rallied with two runs in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Marshall, 5-4 in a district game Tuesday night (March 23) at Wildcat Park.
Aiken Owens got the inning started drawing a walk on a close 3-2 pitch. Dawson Carpenter ran for Owens. Colt Silman hit a slow roller to shortstop that he beat out for a base hit. Both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch. Then came Albritton’s heroics. Albritton was 3 for 3 on this night.
The rally made a winner of pitcher Hayden Hurst who threw all 7 innings allowing only 3 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 12 and walking only 2. After Marshall took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, the Wildcats took the lead with 3 runs in the bottom of the third. Owens also got that inning started when he was hit by a pitch. Albritton singled. Mayer Millsap got on on a fielders’ choice when the Mavs forced out Albritton at second. With runners at the corners, the Wildcats got singles from Matthew Singleton that scored one and from Kaden Wallace that plated two more. Marshall took the lead with 2 runs in the top of the fifth, one that scored due to a Wildcats’ error. That set the table for the Wildcats dramatic rally.
The Wildcats improve to 3-1 in district play. Their season record is now 6-11. The Wildcats continue district play at Pine Tree Friday night.
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.
‘Be Well, Live Well’ a Healthy Living Program for Ages 55+ by the Tx Agrilife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Hopkins County is offering a free series targeted toward the 55+ age group. The series, called “Be Well, Live Well,” is to aid individuals to age successfully. Topics include Be Independent, Eat Well; Be Able to Read the Label; Be Safe, Eat Safe; Be Creative, Plan Meals; and Be Fit-Move More. Sessions will take place Mondays and Thursdays, April 12, 15, 19, and 22 at the Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston in Sulphur Springs. Sessions will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Contact Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443 to sign up or if you have questions. Limited to ten people.
Saltillo Lady Lions Softball Crushes Sulphur Bluff, 21-1
The Saltillo Lady Lions softball team scored early and often, crushing district foe Sulphur Bluff at home, 21-1.
To say the bats came alive early for the Lady Lions softball team would be an understatement. Saltillo was able to score 5 runs in the top of the first to jump out to a 5-0 lead. While Sulphur Bluff was able to score a run of their own, making it a 5-1 game, the nightmare had just begun for the Lady Bears.
Saltillo then proceeded to score 16 runs in the top of the second to take an almost unheard of 21-1 lead going in to the bottom frame of the second.
Unfortunately for Sulphur Bluff, they did not score another run as the game was called at the end of four innings, allowing Saltillo to leave the Bluff with a crushing 21-1 victory over the Lady Bears.
Chandler Bain got the victory as starting pitcher for the Lady Lions. Bain, a senior who was voted as co-MVP of District 24-1A in basketball, was the starting pitcher for Saltillo, pitched the complete four innings while giving up one run, striking out two, and hitting two Lady Bear batters.
Hitting for the Lady Lions was Chandler Bain, going 1-1 while acquiring 2 HP’s, 1 Walk, and scoring 3 runs. Ryleigh Redar went 0-2, getting hit by the pitcher once, getting walked once and scoring 3 runs for Saltillo. Paisley Kastner, another Lady Lion who fared very well in basketball and was named to the All-District First team, went 2-4 at the plate, while also getting home twice.
Maddy Smith fared a bit better, going 3-4 with 3 runs. Reagan Speir went 1-2, with 2 walks and 3 runs. Julianna Giles batted 2-2, getting walked once and crossing home twice. Gabby Ross went hitless, going 0-2 at the plate but was walked once and did manage to get home. Ofelia Cabrera went 1-1 getting 2 HP and 2 runs over the Lady Bears. Finally Calli Morris was 2-3 in the box, getting 2 runs for Saltillo.
With the win, Saltillo’s record improves to 2-1 overall (2-0 district). Next up, the Saltillo Lady Lions softball team will be back at home to take on Yantis for another district game for the Lady Lions. The Saltillo-Yantis softball game is set to tee off at 4:30 P.M. on Friday, Mar. 26.
Lady Cats Softball Dominates Marshall, 8-0
The Lady Cats bats came alive early and often, as the Sulphur Springs softball team dominated Marshall start to finish, beating the Lady Mavs 8-0 at Lady Cat Park Tuesday, Mar. 23.
Coach David Carrillo’s squad scored two runs in the bottom of the first to take a quick 2-0 lead over district foe Marshall. This came thanks to Lady Mavs starting pitcher Adriana Vences walking both Grace Magnuson and starting pitcher Crimson Bryant, followed immediately by Nicole Higgins nailing a ball to advance all the way to third, allowing both Magnuson and Bryant to score to take a 2-0 lead. Higgins finished 2 for 3 on the night.
The Lady Mavs could only manage one hit up until the bottom of the third, but the Lady Cats struck next, as Nylah Lindley nailed a triple, followed by Magnuson, who was able to drive Lindley home with an RBI single, to make it a 3-0 game. But Coach Carrillo’s team was not finished in the fifth though, as Bryant was walked, Higgins singled, and Parris Pickett was walked to make the bases loaded.
3B for Sulphur Springs Addison Caddell responded in kind, cutting a 2 RBI double to advance both Kinley Friddle (pinch runner for Bryant), and Nicole Higgins to make it a virtually insurmountable 7-0 lead for the Lady Cats. Nylah Lindley added another run in the bottom of the sixth en route to a demanding 8-0 victory over the visiting Marshall Lady Mavs.
“We’re really excited,” Coach Carrillo said about his team’s progress, and said he feels like “[the Lady Cats] are getting better every game.”
Coach Carrillo said after the game he thought his team was doing a lot better being aggressive and offensive-minded at the plate, but also said the team has been stressing the importance of hitting. The Lady Cats softball coach said that in a number of practices, the team has not been so much concerned with defense as they have been with hitting and hitting in crucial situations.
Their effort showed Tuesday night as they managed to score 8 runs on 7 hits versus Marshall.
Crimson Bryant got the win for the Lady Cats, pitching 7 innings and allowing only two hits to Marshall, both to Maggie Truelove. The starting pitcher for Sulphur Springs struck out 15 but hit a batter in the third to end her chances at a perfect game.
With the win, the Lady Cats season record is 13-3 overall (4-1 district). The loss dropped Marshall’s district record to 2-3. Next up, Coach Carrillo’s team will be traveling out to Longview to take on Pine Tree for another district bout. That game is scheduled to tee off 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.
Visitation Policies Updated, Masks Still Required At All CHRISTUS Facilities Per CDC Guidelines
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 23, 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 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- COVID Unit limited to 1 visitor age 16 or 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
Urgent Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care, located at 1339 South Broadway St. in Sulphur Springs, is open. The Urgent Care hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone number to reach Urgent Care is 903.951.1001. The Urgent Care offers rapid COVID-19 tests, with results in 15 minutes.
Events
Coloring Contest/Naming 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. We’ve shared the top 5 finalists are shared on Facebook, and we invite you, the community, to vote on the winning name. 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 need your help! Please go vote here: https://bit.ly/30UrT2g
COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccines
At this time, vaccinations will be distributed by appointment only. Vaccine appointments can be made by visiting christushealth.org and clicking on the yellow chat icon on the homepage to connect you with Christy, our virtual assistant. If you agree to the terms, when she asks, “how can I help you” select “Vaccine information.” Next, choose, “Am I eligible for the vaccine?” You will then be prompted to answer a few screening questions prior to choosing a location nearest you and scheduling an appointment. If appointments are full, you can select other locations or check back regularly, as appointments are being added as supplies become available.
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
