Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Soccer on Game Day Friday
The Wildcats Basketball Team is traveling to Texarkana to play Texas High on this game day Friday (January 15). The schedule calls for a freshman game at 5 p.m. in the Texas High Auxiliary Gym, a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. in the Main T High Gym and the varsity contest to follow in the Main Texas High Gym at around 7 p.m. After two heartbreaking buzzer beaters on made three point shots, the Wildcats are 3-2 in district play and 10-8 for the season. This game will mark the end of the first half of district play for the Wildcats.
The Lady Cats Basketball Team faces Texas High Friday in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School with a JV game at 5 p.m. and a varsity contest to follow at around 6:15 p.m. The Lady Cats lost on Tuesday in Mount Pleasant, 44-37 and are now 4-3 in district play and 10-7 for the season. Back on December 15, the Lady Cats lost in the first round of district play at Texas High, 48-35. KSST Radio will bring you the Lady Tigers and Lady Cats live from the Main Gym at SSHS. The broadcast will feature live video and audio streaming. The game will also be videotaped for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
The Wildcats Soccer Team has a match with Mesquite Horn Friday at 1 p.m. in the Wylie ISD Men’s Soccer Showcase. The game will take place at Wylie ISD Stadium at Wylie High School. The Wildcats come into play Friday with a record of 3-2-1. During play Thursday, the Wildcats defeated Princeton, 3-1. It was the Wildcats third straight win. The Wildcats were down 1-0 early but scored the last three goals in the game for a 3-1 win. The Wildcats wrap up play in the Wylie tournament with a match against Wylie East Saturday at 10 a.m. at Wylie ISD Stadium at Wylie High School.
The Lady Cats Soccer Team plays Garland Naaman Forest at 3:45 Friday on day two of a Princeton tournament. The Lady Cats opened play in the tourney with a 0-0 tie against Sherman. Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said the Lady Cats had the ball more than Sherman and had plenty of chances but could not score. He said it was frustrating because the Lady Cats played well. The Lady Cats are now 3-2-2 for the season. The Lady Cats wrap up play in Princeton tournament against Little Elm Saturday at 7:30 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.
FM 275 Traffic Stop Results In Controlled Substance Arrest
An FM 275 traffic stop resulted in 32-year-old Commerce man’s arrest on a controlled substance charge. An early morning traffic stop in Sulphur Springs, also by a deputy, resulted in a drug paraphernalia arrest.
FM 275 Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nick Marney reported stopping a white Toyota sedan at 10:50 p.m. Jan. 14 on FM 275 north at West Main Street in Cumby for having a registration that expired in January of 2020. The vehicle also had a defective brake light.
Sonny Doyle Richardson reportedly told Marney he was traveling from Commerce to his family member’s house in Cumby to deliver mail. When asked, Richardson admitted he had gotten in trouble before with the law after drug paraphernalia was recovered from his vehicle. Richardson was asked if he had any personal weapons on him and for permission to search him, he agreed. Marney didn’t find any weapons but did located a hard case that had almost 2 grams of suspected methamphetamine in a bag in Richardson’s pocket.
Consequently, the 32-year-old Commerce man was placed into custody just after 11 p.m. Jan. 14 for possession of a controlled substance. The vehicle was released to Richardson’s family member, who had arrived during the FM 275 north traffic stop.
Richardson remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, Jan. 15, 2021, on the possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
Ponder Street Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by another sheriff’s deputy just after 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, on Ponder Street at Connally Street revealed the 54-year-old man driving the red Ford F-150 pickup did not have a valid driver’s license.
Upon further investigation, deputies reported finding drug paraphernalia on a passenger. A probable cause search of the truck revealed a glass pipe of the kind commonly used to smoke methamphetamine, the sheriff’s deputies alleged in arrest reports.
The 54-year-old Whitewright man was taken into custody just before 1:30 a.m. and jailed for possession of drug paraphernalia. He remained in Hopkins County jail late Friday morning, Jan. 15, 2021 on the drug paraphernalia 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.
Gotcher Returned To County Jail For At Least 7th Time For, Or On Charges Related To, Sex Offender Failure To Register Offenses
A 32-year-old Sulphur Springs man is back in Hopkins County jail for at least the seventh time for, or offenses related to, sex offender failure in fulfilling duty to comply with requirements for him to register annually for life.
Joe Anthony Dewayne “Jojo” Gotcher was transported by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford from Childress County Sheriff’s Office to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked Jan. 14 on warrants for bail jumping and failure to appear and bond forfeiture on a failure to comply with sex offender duty to register charge. He remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 on both charges.
Jail records show that Gotcher has been booked into Hopkins County jail more than a dozen times since 2005, including six prior arrests for or on charges related to failure to register as a sex offender offenses:
- Sept. 23, 2005 for violation of probation on a a failure to register as a sex offender charge;
- Oct. 9, 2015 on a Hunt County sex offender duty to register charge and violation of probation on a sexual assault charge;
- Jan. 4, 2015 on a warrant for sex offender duty to register;
- June 8, 2015, on a warrant for surety off bond on a sex offender duty to register, a 4-year prison sentence for a sex offense and a Delta County warrant for violation of probation on a burglary of a habitation charge; and
- Dec. 20, 2019 a warrant for failure to comply with sex offender duty to register;
- Jan. 7, 2020 for surety off bond on a failure to comply with sex offender duty to register.
Gotcher’s arrest record shows he also was jailed on June 13, 2005 on a warrant for violation of probation on a sexual assault charge, June 28, 2005 on warrant for sexual assault of of a child.
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.
Police Asking For Help Identifying ‘Persons Of Interest’ In Super Handy Burglary
Sulphur Springs Police Department investigators are seeking assistance from the public in identifying two people considered “persons of interest” in a burglary that occurred on Jan. 13, 2021 at the Super Handy at 1401 College St. Detective Brian Shurtleff posted images captured from video of the pair he is hoping to identify and locate in connection with the Super Handy burglary.
The burglary of the College Street Super Handy is believed to have occurred overnight, after midnight but before dawn. The burglary is the second reported in less than a week at the business. A window was damaged at the convenience store on Jan. 9 and less than $100 worth of coins were reported to have been stolen.
Also on Jan. 13, a Dodge Ram pickup and gooseneck flat bed trailer were reported to have been stolen after 1 a.m. from a rental business in the 1400 block of East Shannon Road.
One of the individuals pictured in the images posted on SSPD’s Facebook page show what appear to be a male with dark hair, reddish orange, white and gray shirt and a bag. The other depicts a person with what appears to be dark hair wearing a blue shirt or jacket over a white shirt, blue or gray jeans or pants and white shoes, a blue and white facemask and what looks like a backpack.
Anyone who has interest regarding the identity of the “persons of interest” sought in connection with the Jan. 13 Super Handy burglary are asked to contact SSPD Detective Brian Shurtleff at 903.885.7602 or Crime Stoppers at 903.885.2020. Tips to Crime Stoppers are handled in such a way that the caller’s identity remains confidential, but could result in a monetary reward if the information leads to an arrest and/or conviction in the burglary case.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
Jan. 14 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 15 New Cases, 26 Recoveries, 227 Active Cases
Ten more recoveries than new COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday, reducing the active case count for Hopkins County for the first time since Jan. 2, when the active case count dropped from 138 to 133. Unfortunately, one additional Hopkins County fatality was also confirmed and the Sulphur Springs patient count in the hospital COVID unit increased on Jan. 14, according to Texas Department of State Health Services and Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Jan. 14 COVID-19 reports.
Case Counts
The new confirmed COVID-19 case count on Thursday was more than double the number reported on Jan. 13. Six Hopkins County residents tested COVID-19 positive on Jan. 13 and 13 tested positive on Jan. 14, the same as on Jan. 11 and one more than on Jan. 10 and Jan. 12. That makes 56 new molecular COVID-19 cases reported for Hopkins County so far this week, increasing the total number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases this month to 151. Cumulatively, 1,273 Hopkins County residents have received positive molecular COVID-19 results since March, according to the DSHS Jan. 14 COVID-19 Texas Case Counts dashboards.
Conversely, only two new probable COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday, nine less than on Wednesday and the same as on Jan. 11. So far this week, 16 new probable cases have been reported for Hopkins County. This month, 83 probable cases were reported, increasing the cumulative total number of probable COVID-19 cases to 1,200.
Twenty-six additional Hopkins County residents had recovered from COVID-19 on Jan. 14, increasing the total this week to 56 and this month to 110. Cumulatively, that makes 2,163 of the 2,473 Hopkins County residents reported to have COVID-19 since March 2020 who have recovered from the virus.
One additional Hopkins County resident has been confirmed to have died from COVID-19. That makes four additional deaths confirmed this week. The latest death occurred on Dec. 29, the second reported on that day. Overall, that increases the total number of COVID-19 deaths confirmed so far for Hopkins County to 83, all except four occurred in 2020.
Taking into account the new cases, additional fatality and recovery, that leaves 227 active COVID-19 cases among Hopkins County residents as of Thursday afternoon, Jan. 14, the first time the daily active case count has decreased since Jan. 2.
Hospital and Testing Reports
HC/SSEM, in the Jan. 14 COVID-19 update, reported 7,990 COVID-19 tests had been conducted at the free testing center at 128-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs, including 56 on Jan. 13. This week 206 molecular tests were conducted at the testing center.
Free oral swab (molecular) COVID-19 testing will continue to be offered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays in January inside the Red Cross (old Fidelity Express Building) in Sulphur Springs. Free testing is open to anyone regardless of age or address. Registration is required online at www.GoGetTested.com in order to be tested at 128-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs.
HC/SSEM also reported 28 patients in the COVID unit on Jan. 14, four more than on Jan. 13, six more than on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12, but four less than were reported on Jan. 7 and 8, according to the DSHS Jan. 14 COVID-19 Test and Hospital Data dashboard
In Trauma Service Area F, 232 lab-confirmed COVID-19 patients were in the hospital on Jan. 13, one more than on Jan. 12, but still nine less than on Jan. 10.
Twenty-nine more hospital beds were staffed in TSA-F on Wednesday than on Tuesday, 14 less than on Jan. 8, but 37 less than on Jan. 5, 44 less than on Jan. 1 and 84 less than on Dec. 31.
A total of 959 inpatient beds were staffed throughout TSA-F, 29 more than on Jan. 12, but fourteen less than on Jan. 8, 22 less than on Jan. 6, 44 less than on Jan. 1, and 84 less than on Dec. 31.
There were 649 total hospitalizations on Jan. 13, 34 more than on Jan. 12, but seven less than on Jan. 7, 21 less than on Jan. 5 and 68 less than on New Year’s Eve.
COVID-19 hospitalizations made up 22.07 percent of the overall hospital capacity in TSA-F, down slightly from the 22. 60 percent reported on Jan. 12 and 23.42 percent on Jan. 11. TSA-F has continued to have high hospitalizations since Dec. 26 and has remained under tighter COVID-19 capacity restrictions since Jan. 2.
COVID-19 Vaccines
As of 11:59 p.m. Jan. 13, a total of 1,010 vaccines were administered in Hopkins County, 29 more than on Jan. 12. Sixteen people had received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 13 and another 994 have received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine, according to the DSHS Jan. 14 COVID-19 Vaccine dashboard. Of those, 628 women and 379 men had been vaccinated in Hopkins County.
The Wildcats Soccer Team Gets Third Straight Win Taking Their First Game In A Wylie Tournament
For the first time this season the Wildcats Soccer Team has a winning record.
At the Wylie ISD Men’s Soccer Showcase on Thursday, January 14, the Wildcats defeated Princeton, 3-1. It was the Wildcats third straight win and gives them a season record of 3-2-1.
It wasn’t easy. The Wildcats fell behind the Panthers 1-0 and stayed behind until almost halftime. Wildcat David Moreno scored on a penalty kick to even things up. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said, then, the Wildcats came out and dominated the second half. Omar Hernandez put the Wildcats ahead scoring on a free kick. Edgar Salazar scored the third goal assisted by Alan Hernandez. Coach Upton said he was proud of the Wildcats for their comeback.
The Wildcats face Mesquite Horn Friday at 1 p.m. and they go against Wylie East Saturday at 10 a.m. Their games are being played at Wylie ISD Stadium at Wylie High School.
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 Soccer Team Opens Princeton Tourney With 0-0 Tie With Sherman
For the second straight tournament, the Lady Cats Soccer Team opened play with a tie.
Playing bright and early Thursday morning, January 14, in a Princeton tournament, the Lady Cats ended up 0-0 with the Sherman Lady Bearcats.
Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said the Lady Cats had the ball more than Sherman and had plenty of chances but could not score. He said it was frustrating because the Lady Cats played well. The Lady Cats are having to battle the injury bug.
The Lady Cats are now 3-2-2 for the season. Friday the Lady Cats play Garland Naaman Forest at 3:45 p.m. The Lady Cats wrap up play in the tournament against Little Elm Saturday at 7:30 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.
Lady Cats Basketball Team Loses On The Road At Mount Pleasant Tuesday, 44-37
Tuesday evening, January 12, at Mount Pleasant, the Lady Cats Basketball Team seemed to play from behind all night and despite several impressive rallies they ended up on the short end of a 44-37 district game against the Lady Tigers.
The Lady Cats got off to a slow start with the Lady Tigers getting out to a good early lead. By the third quarter, the Lady Cats got to within one point. The Lady Tigers got back out to a 12 point lead in the fourth period. Again, the Lady Cats rallied late but could not come all the way back.
With the loss, the Lady Cats go to 4-3 in district play and 10-7 for the season. Next the Lady Cats return home Friday to play host to the Texas High Lady Tigers. During the first round, the Lady Cats lost to Texas High, 48-35 in Texarkana on December 15.
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.
Welding Program at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs
WELDING
New welding student John Musa of Sulphur Springs is working on a project during a class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus Welding Shop. For information about the welding program or other workforce opportunities and scholarships, call 903-885-1232.
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.
Georgetown Woman Arrested in Hopkins County On Palo Pinto Controlled Substance Warrant
A 22-year-old Georgetown woman arrested in Hopkins County on a Palo Pinto controlled substance warrant reportedly had THC oil and a vape device, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Lavender just after 10:20 a.m. stopped the woman for driving a Audi A6 west at 72 miles per hour in the 55 mph speed zone on State Highway 11 east as it passed FM 269. Upon contact with Paytin Chanari Kerr, Lavender alleged he could smell a marijuana odor coming from inside the car. Kerr allegedly admitted to having a THC vape pen in the door pocket.
A records check showed Kerr to be wanted in Palo Pinto County on a warrant for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. The Georgetown woman was arrested on the warrant.
A probable cause search of the car revealed a vape device containing a cartridge with suspected THC oil The device and oil weighed 26.14 grams. The oil tested positive for THC, resulting in Kerr being charged with possession of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, according to arrest reports.
Kerr remained in Hopkins County jail at noon Thursday morning, Jan. 14, on a $5,000 bond on the Hopkins County possession charge and $30,005 on the Palo Pinto County warrant, according to jail reports.
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.
