Emory Man Accused Of Assaulting A Hospital Security Guard
Sulphur Springs Police arrested a 23-year-old Emory man accused of assaulting a hospital security guard Saturday.
Officers responded at 5 p.m. November 28, 2020 at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs to a report of a physical altercation between a man and hospital security officer. According to police reports the man would not leave the hospital and engaged in a physical altercation with the hospital security guard.
Upon arrival, police reported finding a man in the hospital parking lot engaged in an altercation with a 23-year-old security officer, using vulgar language toward officers and staff at the hospital, in front of other people. The hospital security guard had blood coming from his head, with gauze on it in an attempt to staunch the blood flow. In addition to a head laceration, the guard’s shoulder was also reportedly dislocated in the altercation.
The foul mouthed man, identified in arrest and police reports as Christopher Shane Ely Jr. of Emory, was taken into custody for assault on a security guard. Ely was uncooperative, resisted and refused to follow commands given by officers as they escorted him to a patrol vehicle.
Officers later learned the date of birth Ely gave was incorrect. Police noted the man, when talking to officers, did not speak clearly, and allegedly admitted to consuming a controlled substance. He was also reported to have been released from custody in Rains County two days prior to the alleged hospital altercation on Nov. 28 in Sulphur Springs.
Ely remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, Nov. 30, 2020, on a third-degree felony assault on security officer charge.
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.
Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Meal A Day Menu includes:
Monday — Shepherd’s Pie, Pinto Beans and Key West Vegetable Blend
Tuesday — Beef Spaghetti, Italian Blend Vegetables and Garlic Toast
Wednesday — Chicken and Dumplings, Tossed Salad and Crackers
Thursday — Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll
Friday — Corn Flake Chicken Casserole, Candied Carrots, and Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 30, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 30, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Grayson County is in progress. Daytime lane closures will be present during crack sealing operations and drivers should expect delays. The following roadways in Grayson County will be crack sealed this year; Business US 377D in Tioga, Business US 377C in Collinsville, SH 289 from the Collin County line to US 82, FM 996 from FM 120 to FM 1417, SH 91 from US 75 to FM 1310, the US 82 frontage road in Sherman, FM 120 from FM 1753 to the Oklahoma State line, FM 1897 from US 69 to the end of State maintenance, FM 898 from SH 11 to the Fannin County line, FM 121 from FM 3356 to SH 289, FM 120 in Pottsboro from Chrissa Drive to Vine Street, and the US 75 frontage roads from FM 902 to the Collin County line.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on northbound and southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes and the new South Travis Street Bridge. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91 as crews work on building detours and installing drainage structures. The northbound exit ramp for Houston and Lamar Streets (SH 56) is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the Park Avenue exit ramp. Beginning Nov. 30, the northbound exit ramp for Pecan Street and Washington Street will be closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the next exit ramp for North Travis Street. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street (SH 56) exit. The southbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the North Travis Street exit. The northbound frontage road from South Travis Street to near Park Avenue is closed for crews to work on building the remaining portion of the retaining wall along US 75 at the South Travis Street intersection. Traffic is requested to use the US 75 mainlanes during this closure. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
During the week of Nov. 30 thru Dec. 6 the Center Street intersection will be closed to through traffic in order for crews to perform pavement improvements in the left lane of the northbound and southbound frontage roads. Traffic on Center Street will be able to make a right turn only onto the frontage road and will detour to the next intersection. This same process will occur the following weeks for the Houston Street and Washington Street, and Lamar Street intersections. The Houston Street intersection work is currently scheduled for the week of Dec. 7 through 13.
The US 75 pedestrian bridge near Pecan Street in Sherman is closed to pedestrian traffic. The east side over the frontage road has been removed. The remaining pedestrian bridge will be removed at a later time. Pedestrians wishing to cross US 75 are advised to cross at the Houston Street signalized intersection.
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete slabs. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews are working to construct a portion of the new Sand Creek bridge and the approaches to the bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews perform utility work. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to build portions of the new bridges and roadway. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have moved traffic to the temporary detour section. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section consisting of concrete pavement when the project is completed.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures on the southbound US 75 frontage road while construction crews work on completing the remainder of the project. The new FM 691 exit ramp is open to access FM 691. The new entrance ramp to southbound US 75 has been opened to traffic.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the daytime.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM 131, Grayson County: between FM 120 and US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: between SH 289 and FM 3356. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 406, Grayson County: between SH 289 and FM 84. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a fog seal to the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Fannin County is in progress. Daytime lane closures will be present during the crack sealing operations and drivers should expect delays. The following roadways in Fannin County will be crack sealed this year; FM 1396 from SH 78 to FM 2029, FM 1752 from US 82 to FM 1753, US 82 from SH 121 to the Grayson County line, SH 11 from SH 121 to SH 78, SH 78 from SH 11 to US 69, and FM 68 from SH 78 to SH 34.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1743, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided section. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement on the eastern end of the project between the Fannin and Lamar County line and County Road 2975. Eastbound traffic will remain in its current lane, while crews work on the inside lane to work on building the crossovers and turn lanes. Drivers who frequent this roadway are advised that all driveways, county roads and farm-to-market roads approaching the new westbound main lanes on US 82 will have a full stop before crossing over to the median. The SH 121 and US 82 frontage road intersections have been converted to signalized intersections. The on-ramp to westbound US 82 from SH 78 has been closed while crews work on building the new westbound main lanes. The westbound exit ramp for SH 121 is closed as crews work on building the new main lanes in this area. Exiting traffic for SH 121 is asked to use the SH 78 exit and continue along the frontage road to SH 121.
County Road 3530, Fannin County: at Wafer Creek. County Road 3530 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new culvert. Traffic on CR 3530 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
FM 274, Fannin County: between FM 3321 and SH 78. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
SH 56, Fannin County: between the Grayson County Line and SH 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a fog seal to the roadway.
SH 56, Fannin County: between FM 897 and FM 1743. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on backfilling the pavement edges.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
I-30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
FM 3389, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin work on cross drainage structures.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
FM 1507, Lamar County: from South Collegiate Drive to Loop 286. This roadway is closed while crews rehabilitate and resurface the existing roadway.
SH 19, Delta County: from the Delta-Lamar County line to SH 24/19 south. Watch for lane closures while crews perform full-depth concrete repairs.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 911, Red River County: from BU 82K (Avery) to FM 44. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 271 (Bogata) to Franklin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill existing pavement, upgrade bridge rail, and place new hot mix.
BU 271D, Red River County: from US 271 to SP 38 (Bogata). Watch for daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing roadway.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Traffic is shifted to the north side of the roadway between FM 44 and FM 1699 while crews perform pavement widening work on the south side.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 2194, Hunt County: between Merit and FM 903. This project will widen the shoulders and apply safety treatments to fixed objects. The contractor is currently working on establishing vegetation. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is constructing cross culverts and rehabilitation work on this roadway has begun. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66 at FM 1570, Hunt County: The contractor will be placing SW3P devices and prepping the right-of-way. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing pothole repairs, mowing and metal beam guard fence repairs around the county, and removing debris from I-30 early this week. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews in Rains County will be performing various sign installations, potholing and debris removal. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway.
SH 34 bridge, Hunt County: 3.5 miles south of Quinlan. TxDOT has placed a temporary concrete traffic barrier to protect travelers from the damage caused by an 18-wheeler accident. The bridge/road is now open to both lanes of traffic. Please drive cautiously and safely in this area.
Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews. Debris and litter operations are ongoing throughout multiple parts of the county. Please be careful when traveling, and watch out for workers.
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Paris Junior College Dual Credit Student Opportunities Growing, Regents Learn
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PJC dual credit student opportunities growing, Regents learn
Opportunities for dual credit students at Paris Junior College continue to expand, according to a report presented Monday evening, Nov. 23, to the PJC Board of Regents.
Dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn both college and high school credit while enrolled in high school. Course credit is awarded through the school district for high school academic requirements and through PJC for semester credit hours leading to a postsecondary degree or certificate. A brief video showed Sulphur Springs students saying thank you to PJC for making dual credit courses available to them.
“PJC currently has over 1,700 dual credit students attending 27 schools in the service area,” said Rob Stanley, Dual Credit Coordinator. “Those schools range in size from 1,500 to fewer than 100 students. Those students have very diverse needs.”
One of the most successful forms of dual credit is the Early College High School (ECHS) program funded through Texas Education Agency grants. The program creates a high school within a high school targeting high risk populations of underserved students. For the last several years, PJC has partnered with Greenville High School and Innovation First International for an ECHS leading to an associate of science degree in engineering for students who complete the program successfully.
Three other high schools are partnering with PJC to pursue an ECHS in 2021: Royse City, Cumby, and Clarksville.
In other business the Regents:
• Recognized outgoing Regent Jim Bell, who expressed appreciation for his time serving on the PJC governing board.
• Swore in Dr. Linda Kapp as new regent in Place 7. Her term will end in 2026.
• Approved the financial report presented by Controller Cody Helm. Despite reductions in revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic, PJC has kept expenses in line.
“The staff should be commended that we’re only down $178,000 under these circumstances,” said Curtis Fendley, PJC Board of Regents President.
• Approved the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar.
• Received the President’s Report, including an update on Dr. Pam Anglin coordinating a session on budgeting and financial indicators at a recent Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board leadership conference for new regents. Regents were also updated on the free mobile COVID-19 testing on campus. Dr. Anglin thanked Sen. Bryan Hughes, saying his staff assisted in making it happen. PJC is also researching two potential new programs: sonography and drone technology. Regents also learned that, per plans in place since August, students would continue classes virtually after the Thanksgiving Break. All administrative, student, and library services will remain open until the College closes for Winter Break on Dec. 18. Graduating will again be a virtual ceremony, due to COVID-19.
• Accepted employment of Upward Bound Advisor Amanda Snider effective Jan. 1, 2021.
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 a Big Month Scheduled in December
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams have completed their first month of play. A scheduled Wildcats game Saturday (November 28) at home against San Antonio Cole has been canceled. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats return to the court on Tuesday, December 1. That will be the first of nine games during December for the Wildcats and the first of ten for the Lady Cats. The Wildcats end November with a 2-3 record after defeating Dallas Lincoln Wednesday in Dallas, 60-47. The Lady Cats end the month at 1-1 after a home win against Mineola this past Tuesday, 45-34. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats have three games next week, on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats travel to Rockwall Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. They host Forney Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Then they travel to Paris Saturday at 4 p.m. The Lady Cats play host to Terrell Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. They travel to Pleasant Grove in Texarkana on Friday at 6 p.m. Then the Lady Cats have a home match against Paris Saturday at 11 a.m. This game is one rescheduled after a postponement back on November 16 when the Lady Cats were quarantined. The Wildcats get into district play during December. They will host Pine Tree at the Main Gym at SSHS on December 22 at 8 p.m. The Lady Cats have four district games next month. They host Mount Pleasant on December 11 at 6 p.m. Then they travel to Texas High on December 15 at 6 p.m. The Lady Cats return home to play Marshall on December 18 at 6 p.m. Then they head to Pine Tree on December 18 at 1 p.m. Both teams ring out the old and say good riddance to 2020 on December 29. The Wildcats renew their hot rivalry with Greenville at a non-district home game at 4 p.m. The Lady Cats venture to the alma mater of Lady Cats Coach Brittany Tisdell as they head to North Lamar for a noon game. All of this stuff is virus permitting of course.
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.
Tira City Council Scheduled to Meet Dec. 7
By JAN VAUGHN, Tira News
The Tira City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Tira Community Center.
Kim and Lee Beck had a pre-holiday visit from son, Jason Beck, as he got a break from his assignment in Japan. The weather was wonderful and they took a day trip through Broken Bow, Oklahoma up to Mena, Arkansas. Kim comments, “The trees were gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving!”
Everly Weir, 19-month olds, spent several days with her grandparents, Robert and Yvonne Weir, before Thanksgiving. Yvonne reports, “She kept us all busy!”
I hope that you’ve all had a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. I look forward to having more reports to share next week.
\I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
North Pole Of Texas Continues 22-Year Tradition Of Free Train Rides
The North Pole of Texas continues the 22-year tradition of free train rides during the Christmas season with the opening of the Pickton ride on Thanksgiving weekend.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally, across the state, country and world, the Screws family carefully considered whether to open The North Pole of Texas and if so, how to go about doing so.
“After much prayer and consideration, our team has made the decision to reopen for the 2020 season,” the Alan and Kim Screws family posted on the North Pole Of Texas Facebook page and website. “This has been a very stressful and unsettling year for all of us, but we can take comfort in knowing God is in control and we want to do our part in providing your family an enjoyable evening celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
The North Pole of Texas will be open on from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights starting Thanksgiving weekend and continuing until Dec. 18, with one additional day offered on December 20.
As with all things during this time of novel coronavirus 2019, regular visitors to the North Pole of Texas will notice some changes in place “to ensure that your experience is the best it can be.”
“Don’t worry – the same feelings of joy, Christmas spirit and awe of Jesus are what we hope to bring to you! Since The North Pole of Texas is an outside attraction, masks will not be required and there is plenty of space on our country road to social distance. We ask that all of our friends do what is best for them, and to respect what may be best for others,” the Screws family reports.
The North Pole of Texas started as a simple Santa’s Hay Ride, offered for family, friends and church members in 1997. In 1998, the Screws family built the Christmas Cannonball, their first “train.” The first year of operation 200 train rides were given to family and friends. The ride was opened to the public on weekends leading up to Christmas.
Over the last 17 years, four new “trains” have been built to offer 15-minute rides through the North Pole of Texas to 15-20 people at a time. Annually, more than 15,000 passengers visit the North Pole of Texas. Often times, families make the trek to Pickton to ride the train a family tradition. Typically, the school groups schedule day visits to the Christmas ride. This year, NPOT will not be scheduling day visits but groups are welcome to visit during the night schedule.
Along with the free rides, free hot chocolate is offered for any who want a sweet treat to help them warm up while waiting their turn to ride the train through the North Pole of Texas.
There are more lights than can be counted, as well as holiday cutouts, a path lined by lighted trees to the train track, as well as Santa’s Toy Shop, has included a Christmas Cottage and places for families to take photos. However, the large “Happy Birthday Jesus” sign on the bridge that carries the trains across the county road sums up the theme of the North Pole of Texas. Local church groups and community members most often staff a live Nativity depicting the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, serving as a reminder to celebrate His life as Savior, Lord of Lords, and King of Kings.
(Photos courtesy northpoleoftexas.com)
“We humbly do this because God gave us the greatest gift of all, His son Jesus. We want everyone to know the real reason we celebrate Christmas is the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. We made the decision, as a family, to give Jesus first place and priority during the Christmas season and all throughout the year. We have purposed in our hearts to make Jesus the primary focus of Christmas and we want to help others do the same,” the Screws family notes.
The North Pole of Texas is built and supported by volunteers and donations only. The NPOT team works all year long dreaming up new ideas to enhance visitors’ experience, and checking to make sure that every twinkle light is in place and even preparing an endless supply of hot chocolate mix to “ensure the Christmas train in Pickton is a bright spot in your holiday season.”
While everything is offered for free, the NPOT does accept donations to help offset the costs of upkeep, electricity and other related fees of hosting the event. Those who wish to make a donation need only to look for a designated container.
The North Pole of Texas is located at 227 County Road 3378, Pickton, Texas 75471. Any changes to the train schedule will be posted at northpoleoftexas.com or the North Pole Of Texas Facebook page.
Wildcats Basketball Team Gets Road Win At Dallas Lincoln, 60-47
The Wildcats Basketball Team went on the road Wednesday afternoon and got their second victory of the season, this one against Dallas Lincoln, 60-47, at PC Cobb Center in Dallas. The Wildcats improve to 2-3 on the young season.
The Wildcats got a big game from 6-foot-7 junior post Justin Haire who scored 18 points against the Tigers. Senior guard Boo Wilkerson added 13 points. Sophomore 6-foot-6 post Kordrick Turner scored 9 points. Senior point guard Lamodrick Johnson had 8 points. Senior guard Caleb Alexander scored 7 points. Junior Cason Arrington had 3 points. Senior Malique Cole scored 2 points.
The Wildcats Saturday game against San Antonio Cole at home has been canceled. Reportedly the Cole administration did not want the team traveling to Sulphur Springs and staying in a hotel during this age of coronavirus. After the Thanksgiving holidays, the Wildcats will return to play on Tuesday at Rockwall 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.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Dissects 72-44 Win At Crandall On Saturday Coach’s Show
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens, on KSST and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning (Nov. 21) Coach’s Show, said a lot of pent up frustration was released last Friday during the Wildcats 72-44 victory at Crandall.
The Wildcats improved to 2-4 for the season. They are now the district’s #5 team and they can move into the playoff picture if one of the district’s top four playoff teams is visited by the coronavirus.
Coach Owens said the Crandall game reminded him of the wild State Championship game in 2008 when the Wildcats took the title with a 69-49 win. Coach Owens said it was a key to the win Friday when the Wildcats scored right before the half and then scored again on the first drive of the third quarter. He said all of a sudden the Wildcats had a 20 point lead.
As he has said for the past three weeks, Coach Owens said again Saturday that the Wildcats continue to get better. He said it’s the kind of improvement coaches expect after six ball games.
The Wildcats did not punt and they scored 10 touchdowns on offense. Running backs accounted for 8 touchdowns with Douglas Deloney scoring 4 and Caden Davis and J.J. Hall scoring 2 apiece.
Coach Owens said the offensive line did a nice job. He said quarterback Kaden Wallace just continues to get better and better. Coach Owens said receivers also did a nice job, with sophomore C.J. Williams having a very big game. He said the offensive coaches had fun because everything they call worked.
He said the defense got an interception by cornerback turned safety Dominique Sims and also got some big stops, including two on fourth down plays.
Coach Owens said Crandall has some talented young skill guys including a cool and calm young quarterback. Coach Owens singled out defensive lineman Nick Cantillo, inside linebacker Ryan Carrillo and cornerback Kaden Eaton.
He said a fight near the end of the game was not good. He said a Wildcats receiver and Crandall cornerback got tangled up and players from both teams joined the fray. Coach Owens said there would be some UIL suspensions served during the next game.
The 72 points scored by the Wildcats was their most since they scored 77 at Corsicana in 2013. The school record is 86. Coach Owens said he did not try to run up the score and asked what a safe lead is anyway in current offensive minded football.
The Wildcats have a bye along with the rest of the district on Friday. The Wildcats close the regular season at Forney on Dec. 4
The Jackrabbits head coach Aaron Woods resigned right before last Friday’s Forney game against Corsicana. The Forney loss to Corsicana made them 0-9 for the season. Bill Foster is serving as Forney interim coach. Coach Owens said the Jackrabbits have a big offensive line.
Again, he said both teams would be hungry for a victory.
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 Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner Comments On Season That Ended Too Soon
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team had their season end with a 3-0 loss in an Area contest against North Forney in Royse City Tuesday night. Score was 25-19, 25-13 and 25-22.
The district champion Lady Cats ended with a season record of 15-8. It was the third time in recent playoff games for the Lady Cats to exit in the second round, or Area game.
After the game, Lady Cats Coach Bailey Dorner said the Lady Cats had a great season adding she hated to see it end the way it did. She said the Lady Cats grew a lot as a team this year.
Coach Dorner said she would miss her seniors tremendously and she called them four great kids. They are Sadie Washburn, Bre’Asia Ivery, Nylah Lindley and Caroline Hurley
Coach Dorner said she will have some wonderful girls returning next season. Included on the playoff roster and expected to return are Parris Pickett, Brooklynn Burnside, Peyton Hammack, Laney Hurst, Landry Speer, Mali Maeker, Addisyn Wall and Kaslyn Hurley.
One look at the stat sheet revealed the trouble area for the Lady Cats Tuesday night. They made a total of 49 errors during the match and just about everyone had some.
On the positive side, Dallas Baptist commit Sadie Washburn had 15 kills, 7 digs and 4 blocks. Peyton Hammack had 24 assists and 6 digs. Brooklynn Burnside had 5 blocks and 6 kills. Parris Pickett had 9 digs, a kill and 2 assists. Addisyn Wall had 8 digs, 2 kills and a block. Kaslyn Hurley had a block. Caroline Hurley had a dig, Nylah Lindley had 4 kills. Bre’Asia Ivery had 3 digs, Mali Meaker had 3 digs. Laney Hurst had 4 digs and an assist.
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.
