Update: Michigan Man Reportedly Struck, Killed By Cumby Police Vehicle On I-30 Service Road
Jan 20, 2021 – A 45 year old Michigan man was struck and killed by a Cumby Police vehicle early this morning near the 114 mile marker on the south Interstate 30 service road.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were notified of the vehicle-pedestrian crash on the south I-30 service road, about 5 miles east of Cumby, at approximately 12:32 a.m. Jan. 20, 2021, according to DPS Sgt. Gregg Williams, Texas Highway Patrol Media Communications.
The tractor trailer the man was driving had broken down on Interstate 30 while it was being worked on. The man, who said to have been dressed in all black clothing, reportedly entered the south service road, walking, He was reported to have stepped out right in front of a Cumby Police vehicle. The officer was reported to be unable to avoid striking the man with his vehicle.
“Preliminary investigation indicates a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe was westbound on the service road and struck a pedestrian. The driver of the Chevrolet did not see the pedestrian who was standing in the roadway,” Williams stated in a release about the crash.
The man, identified as 45-year-old Donald Hollan of Westland, Michigan, died at the scene, Williams reported. Local authorities pronounced the man dead at 12:45 a.m. Jan. 20, 2021. The body was sent to the Dallas medical examiner’s office for autopsy, as is standard procedure in fatal crashes.
The driver of the Chevrolet was identified by Williams as 34-year-old Jonathan Painter of Commerce. The Cumby Police officer was reportedly shaken, local authorities reported. The officer was not injured, according to DPS and local officials.
“This crash remains under investigation and no additional information is currently available,” Sgt. Williams reported around 10:15 a.m. Jan. 20.
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Planned For April 9
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
We’ve been busy here at the Chamber to start the 2021 year! I have a Save the Date for you! Please save the date for our annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, April 9.
Let’s hope for beautiful weather and so much fun!
Ribbon Cuttings
Rythmic Productions Music Studio hosted a ribbon cutting
Rythmic Productions Music Studio hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, January 12, at noon. The
studio is located at 817 Fisher Street here in Sulphur Springs. Calvin welcomed Chamber guests with a drum
performance and started the 2021 year off right!
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 January 21, iTech Restoration. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page
Wildcats Basketball Team Gets Solid Home District Win Against Marshall, 56-40 Tuesday
The Wildcats Basketball Team outscored the game Marshall Mavericks in every quarter to continue to build a lead in a 56-40 home district win Tuesday night, January 19, in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School.
The Wildcats only led 13-12 after one quarter but were up at the half 26-18 and 38-27 after three quarters. The Wildcats outscored Marshall 18-13 in a fourth quarter that saw Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta empty his bench. The Wildcats held Marshall below ten points in both the second and third quarter. Wildcats senior point guard Lamodrick Johnson had a big night scoring 22 points. Senior guard Boo Wilkerson scored 10 points. Sophomore post Kordrick Turner scored 9 points. Junior post Justin Haire had 6 points along with several blocks. Parker Whisenhunt added 5 points and Justin Darrow scored 4 points. Maverick senior point guard Jayson Tuck II led Marshall with 17 points.
The Wildcats are now 5-2 in district play and 12-8 for the season. The Wildcats travel to Pine Tree Friday night for a district game.
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 Wins Big District Road Game Tuesday At Marshall To Enhance Playoff Chances
When the evening began in District 15-5A on Tuesday, January 19, four different teams were tied with three district losses as they are battling for just three playoff slots. Like musical chairs, one of those teams will have no place to sit when the music stops. The Lady Cats Basketball Team enhanced their playoff chances with a solid 45-27 victory over Marshall on the road Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats jumped out to a 16-7 start after one quarter. The lead grew to 13 points as the Lady Cats were up 24-11 at halftime. After three quarters, the Lady Cats went ahead 37-16. The Lady Cats held on to get the 18 point win at the end. Senior forward Nylah Lindley led the Lady Cats with 21 points. Sophomore Kenzie Willis had 11 points. Senior guard Bre’Asia Ivery scored 9 points, Sophomore guard Addisyn Wall had 3 points. Junior guard Addyson Lamb scored 1 point.
The Lady Cats have been quite impressive of late and they have won six of their last 7 games and 8 of their last 10. The Lady Cats improve to 6-3 in district play and 12-7 for the season. They have three district games to go and two of them are on their home court. The Lady Cats will be back at home on Friday as they play host to Pine Tree.
Saltillo Lions Basketball Team Uses Strong Start To Top Sulphur Bluff, 69-45 Tuesday
The Saltillo Lions Basketball Team, ranked #11 in Class 1A, remained unbeaten in district play as they were strong from the start in a 69-45 win over Sulphur Bluff Tuesday, January 19. The Lions charged out to a 20-14 first quarter advantage, led 42-26 at the half and 57-32 after three quarters. The Bears outscored the Lions 13-12 in the fourth quarter but that was not nearly enough.
The Lions are now 6-0 in district play and 11-7 for the season. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 25 points. Andrew Redburn had 21 points. Gunner Tarver scored 12 points. David Whitworth added 9 points. Coy Collins had 2 points. The Lions were an impressive 8 of 9 from the free throw line in the game. The Lions take on Bloomburg Friday.
Wildcats Soccer Team Is Edged 1-0 By Highland Park on the Road Tuesday Night
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said his team lost a tough, hard fought match, 1-0 at Highland Park Tuesday night, January 19. Coach Upton said the Wildcats had a lot of chances but could not finish. He said the Scots got a goal in the second half and the Wildcats could not get one back.
The Wildcats season record is now 5-3-1. The Wildcats play next in the three day Terrell Tiger Winter Classic. On Thursday the Wildcats play Kilgore, on Friday they take on Paris and on Saturday they will meet Sunnyvale. If they take first in their group, the Wildcats would play in a tournament championship game Saturday 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.
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Wildcats Soccer on This Tuesday Game Day
This Tuesday (January 19) game day features Wildcats and Lady Cats’ district basketball and Wildcats Soccer in a non-district road match. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams will be taking on Marshall.
The Wildcats Basketball Team plays Marshall at home. The schedule calls for a freshman game at 5 p.m. A JV game follows at around 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats and Mavericks’ varsity teams will start at around 8 p.m. All three games will be played in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Wildcats wrapped up the first half of district play with a 4-2 record after their 67-58 overtime win at Texas High last Friday. The Wildcats are 11-8 for the season. The Mavericks appear to be rebuilding this season and they are down at the bottom of the district standings. However Marshall only lost to Mount Pleasant on the road, 35-29. The Wildcats got a 68-48 win at Marshall in the first half of district play, back on January 2. KSST Radio will bring you the Wildcats and Mavericks game tonight featuring live streaming video and audio. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats Basketball Team hits the road for a district game at Marshall. There will be a JV contest at 5 p.m. with the Varsity game to follow at around 6:15 p.m. The Lady Cats got a big win over Texas High last Friday at home, 52-34. That left both of those teams at 5-3 in district play. Marshall is also in the thick of things with a district mark of 4-3. They got a win over the Lady Cats in Sulphur Springs, 39-32 back on December 18. The Lady Cats are 11-7 for the season and Marshall is 7-9.
The red hot Wildcats Soccer Team is on the road on this Tuesday game day as they will be playing the Scots at Highland Park. The Wildcats are unbeaten in their last six games with five wins and a tie. The Wildcats defeated a previously unbeaten Wylie East Team, 4-1 Saturday morning in the Wylie ISD Men’s Soccer Showcase. The Wildcats went 3-0 during that tournament. The Wildcats have a season record of 5-2-1. There will be a JV 2 game at 4:30 p.m., a JV 1 game at 6 p.m. and then a varsity contest at around 7:15 p.m. Max Preps has Highland Park with a 3-2-2 record.
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.
NETBIO January 15 Sale
NETBIO January 15 Sale
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission
Cold weather didn’t keep the producers from consigning cattle to the January Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale held Friday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission auction market.
A total of 198 producer members of NETBIO shipped in 4,428 head of calves and yearlings to be sold at the sale, and 35 buyers paid an average of $770.89 per head for the cattle.
The sale enjoyed good buyer attendance and “the cattle sold very well,” according to Livestock Commission co-owner and NETBIO board member David Fowler.
“We had a lot of good quality cattle and the buyers recognized that,” Fowler said. “Good cattle sell good and the producers are doing a great job of getting their cattle pre-conditioned and ready for the sale,” Fowler added.
There was a lot of bidding over the Internet from buyers watching the sale live. Nearly 500 head went to those bidding and buying over the Internet.
NETBIO members are already pre-conditioning their cattle the next sale to be held on Friday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Market. Those calves will have been weaned for 60 days and have booster shots by Jan. 19.
Producers are also preparing for a sale to be held on Friday, March 19. They will be weaned for 60 days and given final booster shots by Feb. 18.
For more information about the NETBIO organization or the sales, call Fowler or Joe Don Pogue at 903-885-2455 or go to their Web site at www.sslivestockauctions.com.
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Paris Junior College Welding Program
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Sherry West of Winnsboro is among the new group of welding students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. Here she is working on her welding skills during a recent class. For information about applying for admission or scholarships to PJC, call the Sulphur Springs Center at 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.
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Will Be Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Starting Jan. 19
ALL COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Will Be Conducted On The CHRISTUS Website
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic around 1 p.m. Jan. 19 received 700 doses of COVID-19 vaccine allocated to Sulphur Springs, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs CEO Paul Harvey said during a 2 p.m. Zoom press conference.
People meeting 1A and 1B criteria –that is healthcare workers and first responders, people age 65 and older, and people age 16 and up with certain underlying health conditions who are considered at high risk — will be able to go online to Christushealth.org, click the yellow chat bot and follow the prompts to be screened and register to have the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine starting this afternoon, after 3 p.m. (Jan. 19). If your don’t get an appointment immediately, Harvey recommends people continue checking back regularly to schedule. They go fast and are posted when scheduling become available.
Appoints will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23, at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, located across from the hospital at 105 Medical Plaza. The facility has only been allocated 700 doses, but CHRISTUS’ goal is to give all of those out by the end of the day Saturday.
Moving forward allocations through CHRISTUS will be administered at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic.
CHRISTUS is lobbying to serve as a major hub center for Northeast Texas due to the number of counties the hospital currently serves, but that has not been approved by the state, according to Harvey.
