Lady Cats Basketball Team Falls To Texas High, 48-35, Tuesday on the Road
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Texas High Lady Tigers came out ready to play and seemed to want to win more than the Lady Cats in a 48-35 district loss Tuesday evening, December 15, in Texarkana. She said for some reason the Lady Cats came out a little flat.
Texas High is now 2-0 in district play and the Lady Cats are 1-1. The Lady Cats season record is 4-4.
The Lady Cats were led in scoring by sophomore Kenzie Willis who scored 15 points. Senior Bre’Asia Ivery had 9 points. Senior Dalanee Myles added 6 points. Senior Nylah Lindley scored 4 points. Baylie Large had 1 point.
The Lady Cats hope to bounce back Friday at home against the Marshall Lady Mavericks.
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.
Hoop Dreams Basketball Suspends 2021 Season
Pilot Club Hoop Dreams Special Needs Basketball Season 2021
From a press release from President Beverly Owens:
The membership of Sulphur Springs Pilot Club had hoped to wait till after the first of the year to make this difficult decision, but have received many calls asking about Hoop Dreams basketball. As you may know, Hoop Dreams Basketball involves many individuals, including Pilot Club members, Lions Club members, Teen Court buddies, and all the players and family members. Since our most important concern is for the safety of all the players, we would not want to put any of them into harms way of catching the COVID-19 virus. Most of the players are in the high risk category. Thus, we feel at this time that we just can’t put all these players at risk. We always have about 75+ people each week at the gym, that’s just too many in one place for safety, at this time. The Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs regrettably has decided to not hold Hoop Dreams basketball for the 2021 season.
2021 would be our 14th year for Hoop Dreams and we are all saddened, because the players look forward to it each year. We thank everyone for their enthusiastic support in seasons past.
Please keep us on the calendar for 2022. Because 2021 would have been the 14th year for Hoop Dreams, we believe that there will be a big celebration of 15 years for Hoop Dreams Basketball when 2022 arrives.
Beverley Owens
Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs
903-348-5121
903-439-6748
Hopkins County COVID-19 Case Counts By Age For The Last 2 Weeks
Over the last 2 weeks, Nov. 30-Dec. 13, Hopkins County has had 209 new cases, an 11 percent increase from the two week period ending on Nov. 29, according to Texas Department of State Health Services‘ Weekly Covid-19 Profile report released Dec. 15.
Case counts increased in all of eight of the 11 age categories DSHS breaks new COVID-19 cases from Nov. 30 to Dec. 13 into.
For the third straight week, there were no new COVID-19 cases among children ages 0-3 years; taking into account that each weekly report is for the 2 preceding weeks, that means no children age 3 or younger has tested COVID-19 had tested COVID-19 positive in the past four weeks.
Only two categories had fewer new cases during the past 2 weeks than the 2 week period before. Twenty-six Hopkins County residents age 70-71 tested positive during the last 2 week report period, down from 32 new cases reported for the two weeks ending Dec. 8. In fact, that’s the least number of new COVID-19 cases reported for this age group since the state began providing the weekly profiles.
During the current two-week period, there were 19 school aged cases, up from 9 last week, so it’s no surprise new cases in the two children’s age groups that fall within that range more than doubled over the last week; of course, both previously had less than 10 cases each during the report period ending Dec. 8
There were seven children ages 4-11 who received positive COVID-19 results over the last 2 weeks, up from three for the two-week period ending Dec. 8. That’s still one less than the Dec. 1 report and five fewer new cases than the Nov. 24 report.
Eleven new COVID-19 cases were reported among children ages 12-17, up from five in the Dec. 8 report and nine in the Dec. 1 report, but still five fewer new cases than the Nov. 24 report.
Only three new cases were reported in the last two weeks in youth ages 18-19 years, up from two during the Dec. 8 report period, but five less than the Nov. 24 report and two less than the Dec. 1 report.
There were nearly twice as many new cases among adults ages 80-120 years during the Dec. 15 report period than the six in the Dec. 8 report and 7 in Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 reports.
The age group with not only the most new cases but also the highest number of cases in Hopkins County from Nov. 30 to Dec. 13 was residents ages 40-49 years. There were 43 new cases in the Dec. 15 report, up from 34 on Dec. 8, 25 on Dec. 1 and 35 on Nov. 24.
Hopkins County residents ages 50-59 years and 60-69 years each had 33 new cases as of the Dec. 15 report. While that’s six less new cases among ages 50-59, that’s five additional cases for ages 60-69. Both of these categories had 40 or more cases during the Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 report periods.
There were 25 new cases among Hopkins County residents ages 20-29 years, four more than the Dec. 8 report, but three fewer new cases on Dec. 15 than the Dec. 1 report and six less than the Nov. 24 report.
Ages 30-39 years had one more new case during the last two-week period than the 16 reported Dec. 8. That’s still four less than the Dec. 1 report and 20 less than the Nov. 24 report.
| AGE | Nov. 24 | Dec. 1 | Dec. 8 | Dec. 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 Years | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4-11 Years | 12 | 8 | 3 | 7 |
| 12-17 Years | 16 | 9 | 5 | 11 |
| 18-19 Years | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 20-29 Years | 33 | 28 | 21 | 25 |
| 30-39 Years | 37 | 21 | 16 | 17 |
| 40-49 Years | 35 | 25 | 34 | 43 |
| 50-59 Years | 40 | 44 | 39 | 33 |
| 60-69 Years | 43 | 41 | 28 | 33 |
| 70-79 Years | 28 | 30 | 32 | 26 |
| 80-120 Years | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 |
Dec. 15 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities, 186 Recoveries, 2 New Molecular Cases
The Dec. 15 COVID-19 updates for Hopkins County showed a drop in the patient count in the hospital COVID unit and a significant drop in active COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County, as well as a large number of COVID-19 recoveries recoveries on Tuesday. Unfortunately, two additional Hopkins County COVID-19 fatalities and 14 new and probable cases were also reported. The number of people tested at the free site in Sulphur Springs also rose Monday.
Dec. 15 COVID-19 Case Counts
Texas Department of State Health Services’ Dec. 15 COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard showed a cumulative total of 974 Hopkins County residents have been confirmed by molecular testing to be COVID-19 since March. That’s two more Hopkins County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, the same as on Monday. for a total of 142 new confirmed molecular COVID-19 tests during the first half half of December.
The Dec. 14 COVID 19 Case Counts dashboard also showed a dozen more probable COVID-19 cases were also reported, for a total of 70 new probable case reported by DSHS in the last five days. Overall, 993 probable cases have been recorded for Hopkins County since June 23, when the state began tracking the data.
According to DSHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to be considered a “probable” case a person has either tested positive through an antigen test or has a combination of symptoms and a known exposure to someone with COVID-19 without a more likely diagnosis.
For the first time in five days, DSHS reported “new” recoveries. On Dec. 15, 186 additional Hopkins County residents were considered to have recovered from COVID-19, increasing the cumulative total number of recoveries from among both case categories to 1,806
The low number of new and probable cases and high number of recoveries helped reduce the overall active COVID-19 case count among Hopkins County residents from 273 cases on Monday, Dec. 14, to 99 cases on Dec. 15. That’s the first time in five days there have been fewer than 200 active cases, according to the DSHS dashboard and cases over time by county data.
Hospital Reports
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Dec. 15 COVID-19 update reported four fewer patient count in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs than the high of 26 cases on Monday. Tuesday was the second day this month in which 22 patients were being treated in the COVID unit at the hospital; there were also 22 COVID-19 positive patients in the hospital on Dec. 9.
In Trauma Service Area F, which includes CMFH-SS and other Northeast Texas hospitals, 146 lab-confirmed COVID-19 patients were in the hospital, one less than on Monday. Overall, COIVD-19 patients continued to make up 13.61 percent of the total hospital capacity in TSA-F on Dec. 15.
TSA F was reported to have 1,073 total staffed hospital beds on Tuesday, seven less than on Monday. Total hospitalizations in Area F decreased by 9 to 609 on Dec. 15. The total number of staffed inpatient beds decreased from 989 on Monday to 982 on Tuesday.
Two more hospital beds were available in Area F hospitals on Dec. 15 than the 371 on Monday. Eight ICU beds and 66 ventilators were available Tuesday in TSA F, which is one less available ICU bed and 6 less ventilators.
Testing Report
The DSHS Test and Hospital Data Dashboard also showed a total of 13,827,191 COVID-19 tests had been conducted in Texas as of Dec. 14, including 12,275 COVID-19 tests from Hopkins Count.
Hopkins County also accounts for 902 of the 922,161 antigen tests conducted across the state, and 1,075 of the 621,818 antibody tests Performed in Texas through Dec. 14..
Of the 12,283,212 molecular COVID screenings conducted in Texas since May, 10,298 were performed in Hopkins County.
HC/SSEM officials in the Dec. 15 COVID-19 update reported that 182 of the molecular tests were performed at the free testing site on Dec. 14, That’s 565 oral swab tests performed in the last week, and 1,096 so far this month and 5,627 since the testing center at 128-A Jefferson St. opened on Sept. 25.
Free testing continues in the Red Cross (old Fidelity Express) building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and starting at 9 a.m. Saturdays throughout the month of December.
| Tests Category | December 14 | December 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Tests | 10,204 | 10,298 |
| Antigen Tests | 889 | 902 |
| Antibody Tests | 1,071 | 1,075 |
| Total Testing | 12164 | 12275 |
COVID-19 Fatalities
The Dec. 15 COVID-19 dashboard showed 62 Hopkins County residents have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, that’s two new COIVD-19 deaths confirmed by death certificate for Hopkins County.
Five Hopkins County residents have died from COVID-19 in December, and all within the first week of the month: one each on Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 3, Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, according to the DSHS Dec. 15 COVID-19 Fatalities Over Time by County report. That matches Nov. 1-15 when five COVID-19 deaths occurred as well. There were twice as many fatalities reported Oct. 1-15, however.
Julian Finishes Ahead Of Bradley In Sulphur Springs City Council Place 1 Runoff Election
Jay W. Julian was reported Tuesday night to have finished 24 votes ahead of Mark Bradley in the Sulphur Springs City Council Place 1 Runoff Election.
According to the unofficial results of the Dec. 15 runoff, Julian receiving 122 votes and Bradley 98 votes.
Only one vote separated the two candidates in early voting tallies, with Bradley receiving 45 to Julian’s 46 votes. Bradley receiving 38 absentee votes and Julian 54.
On Election Day, Bradley received another 15 votes and Julian 22 votes. That gave Bradley 44.55 percent of the overall vote in the Place 1 Runoff Election and Julian 55.45 percent, according to the unofficial results released by the City of Sulphur Springs once all ballots were in Tuesday.
All election results remain unofficial until canvassed at an upcoming Sulphur Springs City Council meeting.
Additional Charge Added For Man Jailed Following Cumby Rest Stop Altercation
A 62-year-old Quitman man jailed following a Cumby rest stop altercation Sunday is now facing an additional charge after damaging a cell at the county jail.
Allen Dayne Lawson allegedly engaged in an altercation with a truck driver at Cumby rest stop, which captured on surveillance video. The 62-year-old Quitman resident allegedly yelled at the truck driver when the truck driver tried to enter the restroom at the rest stop. Lawson then followed the truck driver to his truck and began hitting the driver in the face with a closed fist,. The truck driver alleged pushed the man to the ground, causing a laceration on the back of the 62-year-old’s head. Lawson continued to attack the truck driver, who retrieved a pair of piers from his truck and struck the man on the head to stop the attack, sheriff’s deputies alleged in the Dec. 13, 2020 arrest reports. Lawson reportedly remained on the ground until Cumby Police Officer Jeff Hundley arrived and took him into custody pending investigation by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Lawson was was treated at the hospital, and after being released by medical staff, jailed for public intoxication, with additional charges related to the alleged rest stop altercation pending, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports.
HCSO Sgt. Scott Davis and Deputy Aaron Chaney reported while still in custody around 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, Lawson tried to physically harm himself and was placed into a “violent cell.” Lawson then allegedly proceeded to destroy the protective padding on the door of the cell, around the food slot, and tore a circular shaped section from the wall. When Lawson continued to display violent behavior, he was placed into a restraint chair to prevent him from causing any further harm to himself” and received an additional charge for criminal mischief, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Lawson remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday Dec. 15, 2020. His bond on the felony criminal mischief charge was set at $10,000, 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.
Funds Approved for Improvements at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport
| NEWS RELEASE MediaRelations@txdot.gov (512) 463-8700 | |
| Funds Approved for Improvements at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport Dec. 15, 2020 PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a $1.7 million grant approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its December meeting will fund improvements at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport in Hopkins County. The funds will be used for planned pavement improvements through the city of Sulphur Springs, and TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system. A project construction bid will be executed this winter, officials said. This year, TxDOT expects to provide approximately $60 million in funding for planning, constructing and maintaining community airports. Approximately 275 community airports in Texas are eligible for funding. Arrivals and departures from community airports account for more than three million flight hours per year, and provide aircraft facilities for agricultural, medical, business and commuter use. For more information, contact TxDOT Media Relations at MediaRelations@txdot.gov or call (512) 463-8700. ### |
Paris Junior College Offering Laptop Loans for Students; Online Registration to Continue Over Winter Break
Paris Junior College is registering students for both the Winter Mini-Term and the 2021 Spring Semester, and continues a program allowing enrolled students to borrow laptops to help with their studies.
While students moved to virtual learning after the Thanksgiving holiday, they are welcome on campus for the remainder of this week to take care of registration and other needs, as well as study in the library. A virtual commencement ceremony will be held Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 for students graduating this semester.
“PJC offers something for everyone with the Winter Mini-Term and Spring Semester,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. “The three-week online courses offered during the Winter Break are perfect for current PJC students and university students who are home for the break and want to get ahead. We offer many programs in health occupations, which are more critical than ever. We also have high demand programs such as cybersecurity and computer networking, mechatronics, electrician, and criminal justice. We also have the JobReady program online which students may start when they register. This is a great time to add skills for a better career.”
Through JobReady, PJC provides a collection of top-rated corporate learning courses – available via the web and mobile apps – with digital credentials. The new courses cover a wide range of technical skills including AI Development, CNC Lathe production technician project management and Six Sigma programs, many Amazon and Google certifications, and more. This program is available at https://jobready.journeyed.com/parisjc.
The college will close for Winter Break after Dec. 18 and reopen Jan. 4, 2021 but will be available via email to help students. Those needing to apply to PJC should email apply@parisjc.edu, those interested in learning more about programs offered or toregister for classes should email counseling@parisjc.edu during that time. Space is still available in the residence halls and questions may be sent to housing@parisjc.edu. Returning students may register through the MyPJC portal.
PJC’s Winter Mini-Term offers three-week online courses. Designed to assist students finish college quickly, the majority of the courses will transfer to a four-year university. Classes start Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 and end on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Offering 8- and 16-week length courses, the Spring 2021 semester begins on Jan. 11, 2021.
After the college opens on Jan. 4, there will be a series of one-and-done registration days at each location: PJC-Greenville Center on Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; PJC-Sulphur Springs Center on Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and the Paris campus on Thursday, Jan. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All locations will be open on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, and students may still register during the first few days of the semester.
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.
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams Have Challenging Road Games On Tuesday Game Day
The Wildcats Basketball Team has a very high mountain to climb Tuesday night (December 15). They take on Dallas Faith Family Academy in Oak Cliff. There will be a JV contest at 6 p.m. with the varsity game following at 7:30 p.m. Faith Family is ranked #1 in Class 4A according to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll. They are 7-3 for the season with all their losses to ranked Class 6A teams. The Wildcats come in 7-4 for the season with two wins in a row including a home win Saturday against Mesquite Horn.
The Lady Cats Basketball Team continues district play in Texarkana against Texas High Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats, 1-0 in district, opened district play Friday evening with a win over Mount Pleasant. The Lady Cats are 4-3 for the season. They are 2-1 this season in road games. Texas High is also 1-0 in district play after a road win at Pine Tree in Longview on Friday.
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 Soccer Coach Says Monday Scrimmage Tie Shows His Team Can Play With Anyone
The Wildcats Soccer Team earned a 0-0 tie in a scrimmage with a highly regarded West Mesquite team on the road Monday night (December 14). The Wranglers are preseason ranked #4 in Region II in Class 5A. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said the scrimmage was a big test for his team and he said they played incredibly. He said shots on goal for both teams were just about even. Coach Upton said the result showed that his team can play with anyone. He also added that the Wildcats had chances to win. The Wildcats continue scrimmage action Friday night at North Forney.
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.
