Volleyball District 15 Standings With 2 Games Left
Wildcats Football Head coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens sent KSST radio 5A Region II District 15 volleyball standings as of Monday, Nov. 9, 2020:
| District 15-5A Volleyball Standings 2020 | ||
| SCHOOL | WINS | LOSSES |
| Sulphur Springs | 9 | 1 |
| Texarkana | 8 | 3 |
| Hallsville | 7 | 4 |
| Longview | 6 | 4 |
| Pine Tree | 3 | 7 |
| Marshall | 3 | 7 |
| Mt. Pleasant | 0 | 10 |
The Lady Cats volleyball team still has two games left to play in the regular season; Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Hallsville (7-4 district, 10-6 overall according to Maxpreps.com) and the season finale will take place Friday, Nov. 13 vs Longview (6-4 district, 8-10 overall) in the Main Gym.
The Lady Cats have won nine straight, sitting at 12-6 now, after opening the season 3-6.
TxDOT Urges Drivers to Take Simple Safety Precaution
NEWS RELEASE — PARIS DISTRICT
Tim McAlavy (903) 737-9213 [email protected]
AUSTIN – With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their loved ones: buckling up.
Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying by 45% for people in the front seat of passenger cars. For those in pickups, seat belts reduce the risk of dying by 60% since pickups are more likely to roll over than passenger vehicles.
“Our annual Click It or Ticket campaign is about saving lives,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “While almost 91% of Texans have gotten into the habit of using seat belts, there are still far too many motorists who are taking unnecessary chances by not buckling up. Whether you’re the driver or a passenger, wearing a seat belt—day and night—is the single most effective way to protect yourself from serious injury or death in a crash.”
In addition, a 2019 Texas A&M Transportation Institute survey noted that drivers and passengers in 18 Texas cities buckle up less at night (between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.) than during the day. In Texas last year, of crashes in which an unbuckled driver or passenger was killed, 59% happened during nighttime hours (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.). Seat belt use among pickup drivers and passengers also continues to lag behind that of other motorists. Almost 46% of the 499 pickup drivers killed in crashes last year weren’t buckled up.
From November 16 to November 29, as we approach and celebrate Thanksgiving and more drivers take to the road, state troopers, police officers and sheriffs’ deputies statewide will step up enforcement of the state’s seat belt and child car seat laws. Texas law requires everyone in a vehicle to be properly secured in the front or back seat or face fines and fees up to $200. Children younger than 8 years must be restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. If a child isn’t secured, the driver faces fines of up to $250.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Click It or Ticket initiative in Texas is estimated to have saved more than 6,234 lives, prevented more than 100,000 serious injuries, and resulted in $23.6 billion in economic savings since the campaign began in 2002.
The Click It or Ticket campaign is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving, and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. November 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways. For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at [email protected] or (512) 463-8700.
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Assault Of A Pregnant Woman
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kevin Lester arrested a 20-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of assault of a pregnant woman Saturday, according to arrest reports.
Deputy Lester responded to a reported disturbance in progress at a rural Sulphur Springs address at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Upon arrival, Lester spoke with a woman, who claimed to have been pushed down by her daughter’s father, who reportedly took their daughter from her. When she attempted to call 911, the man — identified in reports as Layton Wes Keller — allegedly attempted to take the phone from her twice, and struck her in the mouth while doing so.
Keller then reportedly exited the residence with their daughter and tried to leave in his truck. She admitted to blocking him so he walked toward his relative’s residence next door.
Lester reported Keller and the child were found at the relative’s residence. Keller was transported to the scene but the child was released to a grandparent.
Based on investigation, Keller was taken into custody at 1:17 p.m. Nov. 7 for assault of his child’s mother. Lester wrote in arrest reports that he was then informed the woman is 2 months pregnant. Consequently, Keller was jailed for assault of a pregnant person and interference with an emergency request for assistance.
Keller remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, Nov. 9. Bond was set at $15,000 on the third-degree felony assault of pregnant person charge and $2,000 on the Class A misdemeanor interference 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.
Sulphur Springs Man Sentenced On Indecency With A Child Charge
A 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man has been sentenced on an indecency with a child by sexual contact case.
Shawn Michael Matheny was scheduled to appear in court November 4, 2020 for a sentencing hearing. He received a 10-year sentence on the charge, according to the district attorney’s office.
Matheny has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest Thursday, Feb. 27, on the indecency with a child by sexual contact charge.
Sulphur Springs Police, in following Matheny’s arrest on Feb. 27, reported being alerted at the beginning of that week. An interview was scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center with the alleged 10-year-old victim. Based on information gleaned, SSPD Sgt. Detective David Gilmore sought a warrant for Matheny’s arrest. Police served Matheny and took him to jail in February.
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.
Como-Pickton FFA Members Win Paris LDE, Advance to Area, Set Events for 2021
Como-Pickton FFA Chapter members competed in the Paris District Leadership Development Events contest on November 6, 2020.
Results are as follows:
Job Interview – Presley Cummins 1st and advancing to Area
Ag Advocacy – 1st & Advancing to Area: Katie Morgan, Cindy Munoz, Chloe Romero, Maci Wright
Public Relations – 3rd and Advancing to Area: Kara Tifft, Leslie Galvan, Maliyah Diaz
Greenhand Quiz Team – 4th Place team: Sanay Diaz, Anna Kate Richardson, Bella Romero, Maggie Brown, Stephanie Galvan
Senior Quiz Team: Camryn Courson, Cindy Munoz, Leslie Galvan, Presley Cummins
Congratulations to all of the members on an awesome day! And here’s more Como-Pickton FFA Chapter news!
Nov. 9-13 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. 9-13 Meal A Day Menu includes:
Monday — Beef Lasagna, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks
Tuesday — Chicken Spectacular, Carrots and Pickled Beets
Wednesday — Ham and Potato Casserole, Pinto Beans and Sanoma Vegetables
Thursday — Chicken and Dumplings, Crackers and Tossed Salad
Friday — Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes and Pepper Gravy, Green Beans and a Roll
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.
Wills Point Woman Jailed Nov. 6 On Felony Warrant
November 7, 2020 – A Wills Point woman was jailed November 6 in Hopkins County on a felony warrant.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Jeri Lynn Kempf was in custody at Hunt County jail on a Hopkins County charge. Deputy Dan Turrentine traveled to Hunt County and took custody of the 36-year-old Wills Point woman at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 2020.
Kempf, who is also known by Jerri Lynn Wyrick Kemp, Jeri Lynn Kemph, Jeri Lynn Kemps, Jerri Dunman, Jeri Lynn Jones, Jerri Lynn Jones, Jerri Lynn Wyrick Kemps, Stormy Thompson, and Jerri or Jeri Lynn Wyrick, was jailed Nov. 6 on a prohibited substance in correctional facility warrant. She also has an outstanding Hunt County charge for violation of probation-prohibited substance in a correctional facility, as well. Bond on the Hopkins County charge was set at $50,000.
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.
Garland Man Stopped On I-30 In Stolen Car
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Garland man stopped on I-30 in a stolen car, according to arrest reports.
Hunt County Investigator Kenneth Peters notified Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office that a stolen vehicle had passed the license plate reader at mile marker 83 and was headed east on Interstate 30 around Friday evening November 6, 2020.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Lester set up at mile marker 128 on I-30 east to watch for the silver Hyundai Elantra to pass him. Lester entered traffic to catch up to the car. After confirming the license plate of the stolen car, Lester initiated a traffic stop at 5 p.m. Nov. 6 between the 130 and 131 mile marker on I-30 east.
Upon contact, Lester asked the driver to step out of the car, then placed him into handcuffs and advised him the car had been reported stolen. The driver, identified in arrest reports as 21-year-old Romance Julius Murphy of Garland, claimed he bought the car for $250.
Lester placed Murphy into custody in his patrol car while he investigated the matter further. Additional units arrived to assist, including HCSO Sgt. Richard Greer.
Lester then talked to the passenger. When told the car had been reported to Mesquite police as stolen, the woman told Greer the driver told her he “got the car from a homeboy,” Lester alleged in arrest reports.
Upon confirming with Mesquite Police Department that the car indeed was listed with the agency as stolen, Lester transported Murphy to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked on an unauthorized use of vehicle charge. The passenger and her child were given a ride to HCSO to wait for somebody to pick them up and the 2006 car was impounded.
Murphy remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Nov. 7; bond on the UUV charge was set at $5,000, 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.
Alabama Man Arrested On An FBI Warrant
A 28-year-old Alabama man was arrested on an FBI warrant late Friday afternoon on Interstate 30 in Hopkins County, according to arrest reports.
Cumby Police Officer Nicholas Geer received radio traffic from Texas Department of Public Safety that the registered owner of a a Jeep Wrangler headed east on Interstate 30 was wanted by the FBI.
Geer and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Shea Shaw and Deputy Kevin Lester set up at the 110 mile marker on I-30 to wait. Geer spotted a gray Jeep Wrangler traveling east on I-30 and got behind it. After confirming the license plate matched the one relayed for the wanted person, Geer conducted a traffic stop at mile marker 113.
Geer, Shaw and Lester contacted the occupants. Front seat passenger Nipun Gadhok was identified as the registered owner of the Jeep. After Geer confirmed the warrant, the 28-year-old man was arrested on an FBI warrant for alleged conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Gadhok remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Nov. 7, 2020, on the Alabama FBI charges.
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.
Wildcats Football Defeats Corsicana, 28-21 Friday Night To Even Zone Record To 1-1
The Wildcats Football Team got off to a good start and then held on to defeat Corsicana, 28-21 Friday night, November 6, in a Zone Game at Gerald Prim Stadium on Senior Night.
The quick start was aided by two Tigers’ lost fumbles. Corsicana fumbled returning the game’s opening kickoff and the Wildcats recovered the ball at the Tigers’ 13-yard line. Wildcats quarterback Kaden Wallace 1 yard TD run completed the 13 yard scoring drive. With Josh Tavera’s successful extra point kick, the Wildcats led 7-0 with just 21 seconds of the first quarter used up.
On the Tigers first offensive drive, they fumbled again trying to convert a fourth and one play and the Wildcats recovered. The Wildcats drove 46 yards for their second score. Back Caden Davis had a 3 yard touchdown run. Tavera’s kick was good again and the Wildcats were up 14-0 with 3:28 left in the first quarter.
Later, after the Wildcats forced the Tigers to turn the ball over on downs, the Wildcats scored a third time on a long run. Quarterback Wallace ran around the corner and went down the left sideline for a 58-yard score. Tavera’s extra point kick made it 21-0 with 11:07 left in the second quarter.
The Wildcats missed an opportunity to increase the score later in the second quarter. The Wildcats turned the ball over on downs at the Tigers’ 17 yard line. The Corsicana stop led to the Tigers first scoring drive, which covered 83 yards. Tigers quarterback Solomon James, playing his first game since October 2 due to an injury, threw a TD pass to George Foster to trim the Wildcats led to 21-7 with just 2:09 left before halftime. The halftime score was Sulphur Springs 21 and Corsicana 7.
The Wildcats won the pregame coin toss and chose to defer their choice to the second half. The Wildcats quickly opened the third quarter with another long TD run. Davis ran through the Tigers for 68 yards and a score. Tavera tacked on the extra point and the Wildcats led 28-7 with 11:11 left in the third quarter.
Corsicana responded with a TD drive on their first possession of the third quarter. James tossed his second TD pass of the night, this one to Jabril Douglas, and the Tigers reduced the Wildcats lead to 28-14. A short time later, the Tigers got a deflected interception from defensive end Cam McFadden. That drive fizzled when the Wildcats defense forced Corsicana to turn the ball over on downs.
The Wildcats entered the fourth quarter up 28-14. Early in the fourth quarter, the Tigers got into the end zone again. James teamed up with Foster for a second time and the Tigers were within 7 at 28-21 with 9:44 left. The Wildcats then shut the door on the Tigers and kept them from tying the score. On one Tigers’ drive, Corsicana attempted to draw the Wildcats’ defense off sides on a fourth down and four play but, ended up taking a five yard delay of game penalty when time expired on the play clock. The Tigers ended up punting. The Wildcats ran out the clock using some big first down runs from Davis.
The Wildcats are now 1-1 in zone play and 1-3 for the season. Corsicana is 0-2 in zone play and 2-5 for the season. Next Friday, the Wildcats conclude zone play at Greenville in a game with playoff implications.
Prior to Friday’s game, the Wildcats honored their 23 seniors as well as senior band members, drill team members, cheerleaders and student council members.
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