Lady Cats Senior Volleyball Player Sadie Washburn Signs Letter To Play At Dallas Baptist
Lady Cats Volleyball star Sadie Washburn signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Dallas Baptist University during an signing event Wednesday morning in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. Washburn has been on the varsity for three years.
She said she talked with a lot of colleges but she said her dad recommended DBU. Washburn said the DBU coach saw her play and that led to a visit. Washburn said she got to practice with the Patriots’ team and later the coach gave her an offer. She called the Dallas campus gorgeous.
Washburn said the coach has not discussed a specific position for her but she says she can play any of them. Her favorite is outside hitter, where she says she gets to do a bit of everything. Washburn said she wants to play as a freshman.
She said she plays with emotion. She likes to get very excited when the team earns a point. She takes senior leadership seriously.
Washburn said older girls took her under their wings when she began on the varsity as a sophomore. She said she wants the younger players to look up to her. Washburn said he started playing volleyball in the 7th grade. She also played some soccer and was a member of the band.
Her future plans include majoring in biology to become a doctor. She said she is still working to firm up her plans.
Wildcats Football Head Coach Discusses Corsicana Win and Upcoming Greenville
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, we here at KSST radio met up with Wildcats football head coach Greg Owens to discuss the upcoming game on Friday versus Greenville.
The Wildcats emerged victorious against the Corsicana Tigers Friday, 28-21. With the win, Greg Owens and his squad have won not only their first win of the season, but also the first game of zone play.
Coach Owens said last Friday’s win versus Corsicana was like a B12 shot, in that it was really good for everybody associated with the Wildcats. The head football coach and athletic director of Sulphur Springs said the win allowed the team some confidence, a pat on the back, and it allowed the team to hold their head a bit higher — something this squad has sorely needed.
Coach Owens was proud of the way his team accomplished the victory last Friday and thought his team did a good job. The Wildcats football coach said he was proud of the kiddos in the way that they fought and continue to fight.
The coach then went on to talk about the upcoming game on Friday as the Wildcats travel to Greenville to take on the Lions (1-1 zone, 3-2 overall) at 7:30 P.M.
Coach Owens said the Lions have five or six skill guys that are really good, calling them the best group the Wildcats have faced up to this point due to their speed and athleticism. Coach Owens said their upcoming opponents are talented from the QB position all the way down to wide receivers.
The Wildcats football head coach said he thinks his team is getting a lot of work done and have made improvements, the kind of improvements one would see mid-season. It also helps that Coach Owens’s squad has, relative to last week, a much simpler game plan.
Coach Owens said that since the Wildcats will be working with a simplified game plan this week, a Wildcats victory hinges on two factors; tackling and blocking.
The Wildcats head coach elaborated by suggesting that if the Wildcats can slow down the speed of the Greenville Lions, and get those talented guys and not let them get loose, Sulphur Springs stands a much better chance at victory. The Wildcats will be hard-pressed Friday since there is not just one skill position player the defense can hone in on, but five or six as Coach Owens suggests.
Offensively, the Wildcats must stay consistent, Coach Owens said. His team must continue to protect the football and take advantage of opportunities that the Greenville Lions may provide for the Wildcats. Because at any time, the Lions’ speed could really go to the house, Coach Owens said.
The Wildcats will have their hands full as this Friday Sulphur Springs (1-1 zone, 1-3 overall) travels to Greenville (1-1 zone, 3-2 overall) to take on the Lions at 7:30 P.M.
Last Friday Greenville fought hard but lost to the “Goonville” North Forney Falcons, 57-25. Both teams will be fighting for their second win in “Zone” play.
This Friday’s match-up between the two teams will be the second straight zone game as the Wildcats will be looking to extend their win streak to two games.
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.
Extraordinary Nurses Recognized At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
November 4, 2020 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Ashley Ross, RN was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
Ashley’s patients wanted to thank her for extraordinary care saying “During this COVID pandemic I had the privilege of being Ashley’s patient. I was hospitalized for pneumonia yet suffer from Rheumatoid arthritis. Ashley cheerfully assisted me with any and every way that made me smile and
laugh through it all. She helped me move from the 2nd to the 3rd floor without any hesitation and made me laugh through all my pain and the confusion of being alone during all this. Her love and compassion for her patients shows through with every smile and at that time I truly needed every single smile and she shared them easily and with everyone. It’s hard to find a nurse that can remain so cheerful and smiling through it all.”
The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease.
(DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. The award recipient is chosen by a committee at CMFH-SS to receive The DAISY Award. Awards are presented throughout the year at celebrations attended by the Honoree’s colleagues, patients, and visitors. Each Honoree receives a certificate commending her or him as an “Extraordinary Nurse.”
The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people.”
Honorees also receive a DAISY Award pin and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe.
Said Bonnie Barnes, FAAN, President and Co-Founder of The DAISY Foundation, “When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced first-hand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide patients every day and night. Yet these unsung heroes are seldom recognized for the super-human,
extraordinary, compassionate work they do. The kind of work the nurses at CMFH-SS are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of The DAISY Award.”
Said Chief Nursing Officer Anitha Sanderson, “We are proud to be among the healthcare organizations participating in The DAISY Award program. Nurses are heroes every day. It’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides a way for us to do
that.”
In addition to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, the Foundation expresses gratitude to the nursing profession internationally in over 3,900 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing with recognition of direct care Nurses, Nurse-led Teams, Nurse Leaders, Nursing Faculty, Nursing Students, through the J. Patrick Barnes Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects and for nurses participating in medical missions. More information is available at http://DAISYfoundation.org
SSHS Wildcat Band Competition Season Kicked Off On High Note
Reveal And Dedication Ceremony For New Trailer, Performance Slated Tonight At Prim
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Marching Band’s competition season kicked off on a high note over the weekend. The SSHS band is preparing for three events over the next 2 weeks.
The band have what Director of Bands Spencer Emmert called a “great performance” Nov. 7, which resulted in straight first division ratings from all judges Saturday, Nov. 7, at an event in Mesquite.
Before they hit the road for another event Nov. 14 in Celina, a special reveal and dedication ceremony has been scheduled for the new band semi trailer, obtained following approval of the school board to transport all of the band equipment and uniforms to band contests and performances.
The band director requested the trailer in February, noting that after several experiencing in which the band trailer broke down between the school and performances. This would also allow for better organization and condition of instruments, equipment and uniforms upon arrival as it could be customized to fit the band’s needs, including compartments and spaced dedicated for specific purposes.
The Community-Wide Reveal & Dedication Ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the visitor’s parking lot at Gerald Prim Stadium. The event will feature Special presentations and a Band stand-still performance. All community members are invited to attend.
The SSHS Marching Band will be traveling to Celina on Nov. 14 for contest. Their performance time is 12:45 p.m. This will help them prepare for the upcoming UIL contest, which they will host on Nov. 17.
The Region 4 UIL Marching Contest will feature bands in Classes 1A, 2A, 4A, 5A, competing at Gerald Prim Stadium starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 17. The SSHS Wildcat Marching Band will be the final band to perform that day; their start time is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
If the SSHS Band qualifies, they will compete Dec. 5 in the UIL Area Marching Contest at Mesquite Memorial Stadium.
Man Arrested In Commerce On Hopkins County Warrants
A 42-year-old Commerce man was arrested in Commerce on Hopkins County warrants Tuesday evening at his residence, and returned for the second time this year to Hopkins County jail, according to arrest reports.
Commerce Police notified Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office that they were out with Waylon Wade Underwood at his residence and sought confirmation for a felony Hopkins County warrant. He was arrested in Commerce at his residence. Deputy Chris Baumann responded at the location and took custody of the Commerce man.
As Baumann prepared him for transport to jail, Underwood reportedly requested medical attention. The deputy stopped at Commerce Fire Department. After CFD cleared Underwood of medical issues, Baumann transported Underwood to Hopkins County jail.
He was booked November 10, 2020 on Hopkins County warrants for violation of probation on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and theft of service. The 42-year-old Commerce man remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, Nov. 11 on the charge.
Underwood was also booked into Hopkins County jail on Jan. 22 on a warrant for violation of probation on the November 2016 controlled substance charge and remained in custody until Feb. 27, 2020.
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.
Lady Cats Nine-Match District Volleyball Winning Streak Ends In Hallsville Tuesday Night
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team had the opportunity to nail down the district volleyball championship Tuesday night, Nov. 10, but it was not to be at Hallsville
The Lady Bobcats were buoyed by senior night, their home court and a vocal crowd. Actually though, things started out well for the Lady Cats. In the first set, they played just like they have during the nine match winning streak. About mid-set, the Lady Cats began to pull away from Hallsville and the Lady Cats took set one, 25-20.
From that point on, Hallsville began to put everything together. The Lady Cats found themselves playing from behind constantly during the next three sets. While the Lady Bobcats played superbly, the Lady Cats were plagued by numerous errors. The Lady Cats gave away too many points to be able to win. Hallsville took the last three sets, 25-18, 25-22 and 25-18 for the 3-1 victory.
Life doesn’t always give second chances but the Lady Cats can still grab sole possession of the district championship by beating Longview Friday in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. \
After play Tuesday, the Lady Cats are now 9-2 in district play and Texas High, with a Tuesday bye, is at 8-3, a game behind. A Lady Cats loss to Longview Friday and a Texas High win at Marshall would mean a tie at the top of the district standings.
Hallsville is finished with district play with an 8-4 record. They are probably thinking about what might have been since two of their losses occurred when district rules forced them to play their JV team against other teams’ varsities because of a Lady Bobcats varsity outbreak of coronavirus.
The Lady Cats are now 12-7 for the season.
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.
Chamber Connection: Blood Drive, Fall Roundup, Food Pantry Drive Among Local November Activities
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2021 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses.
They include historical information as well as all the things to see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an alphabetical and categorical listing of your business.
LeeAnn Peugh, with Echo Publishing, will be contacting you in the next few weeks to see if you are interested in placing an ad in the directory. The rates are affordable, and one of the best ways to represent your business. I hope you will consider this a wise investment with over 7,000 opportunities for business exposure. You may also contact the Chamber, and I will pass your information along to her.
I’m proud to produce this book telling all about the place we love. I hope you will join me in the journey!
Soulman’s is Hosting a Blood Drive
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 16, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can make an appointment at https://www.carterbloodcare.org/community-blood-drives/. Anyone who donates blood gets a $5 off $10 purchase to Soulman’s!
Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting their Fall Roundup
Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting their annual Fall Roundup on Saturday, Nov. 21, from noon until 3 p.m. It will be a drive through this year, and quarts may be purchased under the covered driveway on the East side of the building. Quarts cost $10 each and you may purchase chicken stew, beef stew, or chili. Wesley Methodist is located at 614 Texas Street in Sulphur Springs.
Goodwill is hosting a Food Pantry Drive in November
Goodwill of Sulphur Springs is spending the month on November thinking of those in need. They are asking for non-perishable food items to help stock up our local food pantries. PLEASE drop the items off at the Goodwill Retail Store, and they will deliver to our local Food Pantries. This drive will take place the whole month of November.
Business Highlight
During the year 2020, The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a business each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for November 12, Muddy Jakes. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
Nov. 10 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 8 New Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials, in the Nov. 10 COVID-19 update, reported 8 additional Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 test results on Tuesday. Texas State Health Services also reported another COVID-19 fatality has been confirmed for Hopkins County.
HC/SSEM Nov. 10 COVID-19 Update
While there were no new recoveries reported Tuesday, the number of residents testing positive for COVID-19 was about half the amount reported on Monday, dropping from 14 on Nov. 9. Mondays are typically larger because they includes all new cases reported over the weekend. That’s still 3 more cases than were reported last Tuesday, the next largest number so far this month on a day other than Monday.
So far this month, there have been 82 recoveries and 52 new cases.
Cumulatively, 622 of the 737 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 on molecular tests since March have recovered from the virus, HC/SSEM reported in the Nov. 9 COVID-19 update.
The 42 new recoveries reported on Monday may have decreased the overall active case count to 107 — the least number of active cases in nearly a month — but the 8 new cases has it back up to 115 active cases. That’s still the second lowest since Oct. 15 when 111 active cases were reported.
The COVID Unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs had 17 patients Nov. 10, according to the Nov. 9 COVID-19 update. While the patient count in the COVID unit has remained a double digit since Oct. 26, on only one other occasion has HC/SSEM reported as many as 17 patients in the COVID unit. There were 17 in the unit on Sept. 28, a day in which 10 new cases, 11 recoveries, 91 active cases, one death and 121 molecular tests were reported for Hopkins County.
Another 77 COVID-19 tests were taken at testing site on Jefferson Street on Monday, Nov. 9. That makes 306 molecular tests performed at 128-A Jefferson Street in the last week and 599 so far this month. Overall, that’s 2,992 oral swab tests conducted since the testing site opened Sept. 25, HC/SSEM officials noted in the Nov. 10 COVID-19 update.
The Jefferson Street COVID testing site is scheduled to remain open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays during November, HC/SSEM officials reported in the Nov. 10 COVID-19 update.
To book a test, go online to GoGetTested.com, select “Red Cross/old Fidelity Express — Texas Emergency Management building at 128-A Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs” or other desired location, then, click “Book Now,” and follow the prompts.
DSHS Fatality Report
Texas Department of State Health Services’ COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard showed 45 COVID-19 deaths for Hopkins County. That makes 1 additional Hopkins County resident whose cause on death certificate was listed as COVID-19.
The latest death, according to the Nov. 10 DSHS “Fatalities over Time by County” report, shows the death occurred on Oct. 27. That makes 8 straight days, Oct. 22-29, in which at least 1 new COVID-19 death occurred.
The deaths correlate with the worst period during the pandemic so far, when the active daily virus case count rose from 169 on Oct. 22, peaked at 236 on Oct. 28 (a day in which 2 deaths COVID-19 death occurred), then dropped down to 149 on Oct. 29.
October concluded with 323 Hopkins County residents receiving positive molecular COVID-19 results, 491 positive antigen results, 257 recovering from the virus, 26 deaths and 144 active cases.
HHS Nursing, Assisted Living Facility Reports
Carriage House Manor continued to have 2 active resident COVID-19 cases on Oct. 27. There were no active cases among employees of the facility on Oct. 27, the most recent nursing facility data available from Texas Health and Human Services.
Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab reported only 8 active employee COVID-19 cases on Oct. 27, which is 7 less than on Oct. 26, HHS’s Nov. 10 nursing facility report shows.
Rock Creek continued to have on active resident virus case on Oct. 27, according to the Nov. 10 HHS nursing facility report.
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation reported 1 additional employee had tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 27, for a total of 10 active employee COVID-19 cases. Four SSH&R resident had recovered from COVID-91 but 11 more tested positive for COVID-19, giving the facility an active resident case count of 15, and a cumulative total of 17 recoveries, the Nov. 10 HHS nursing facility report shows.
According to the HHS Nov. 10 report, there was only one active COVID-19 case at among the assisted living facilities in Sulphur Springs, a Wesley House resident, as of Oct. 27.
Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Discusses Corsicana Win and Upcoming Greenville
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, we here at KSST radio met up with Wildcats football coordinators to discuss the upcoming game on Friday versus Greenville.
The Wildcats emerged victorious against the Corsicana Tigers Friday, 28-21. With the win, Greg Owens and his squad have won not only their first win of the season, but also the first game of zone play.
Wildcats football defensive coordinator Alex Guerra felt pretty good about the win versus Corsicana, saying the kids came out excited and played really hard.
Coach Guerra said he thought his team did well versus the run in the first half, but gave due praise to Corsicana QB Solomon James for his athletic ability in the losing effort.
The Wildcats defensive coordinator says the Greenville Lions offense can go, and are very talented at every skill position. Coach Guerra said the Wildcats will have to keep the Lions offense under them.
QB Brandon Stephens for the Lions is great, Coach Guerra said, and is a dual-threat QB who can beat you through the air or on the ground. The Wildcats defense will be hard-pressed come Friday since they will not be able to focus on one player, since the Lions have three or four guys who can go, Coach Guerra said.
The Wildcats defensive coordinator said his unit will be trying to play assignment football and be very disciplined. He also said that there is a strong possibility that the team will get beat on a play or two, but Coach Guerra said the team will have to keep their heads up and be happy to continue playing.
The Wildcats will have their hands full as this Friday Sulphur Springs (1-1 zone, 1-3 overall) travels to Greenville (1-1 zone, 3-2 overall) to take on the Lions at 7:30 P.M.
Last Friday Greenville fought hard but lost to the “Goonville” North Forney Falcons, 57-25. Both teams will be fighting for their second win in “Zone” play.
This Friday’s match-up between the two teams will be the second straight zone game as the Wildcats will be looking to extend their win streak to two games.
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.
SSISD COVID-19 Snapshot
As of Monday, Nov. 9, Lamar Primary had a 1.21 active COVID-19 case percentage, the highest campus positivity percentage among all Sulphur Springs ISD campuses at the moment, according to the SSISD COVID-19 snapshot Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams presented at SSISD trustees at their regular meeting.
That 1.21 percent includes four positive staff cases; while they have not tested positive for COVID-19, one staff member and 11 students from Lamar were in quarantine Monday either due to symptoms or a high risk exposure. Lamar Primary has had no COVID-19 cases in October, but has had cumulatively since school started 1 student for COVID-19 and six staff members who tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019.
Last month, Barbara Bush Primary had a 1.07 COVID-19 percentage, making it the campus with the highest October COVID-19 positive case percentage. Currently, Bush has only 1 positive student case and 1 positive staff case of COVID-19, giving the campus a 0.53 percent COVID-19 positivity rate; the campus also had 22 students and 2 staff members in quarantine on Nov. 9. Cumulatively, this campus had had 11 positive staff cases, the most of any campus, and 1 positive student case, according to the SSISD data.
The campus with the second highest positivity rate, the number of positive cases compared to the number of enrolled students and staff on the campus, is Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center. The campus had one active student case and 1 active staff case of COVID-19, for a 0.76 active case percentage as of the printing of the Nov. 9 SSISD COVID-19 snapshot. That’s up from only 0.38 percent in October. Douglass on Monday also had 30 students who were in quarantine and four staff members in quarantine. Cumulatively, Douglas has had two students and four staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of school.
Bowie Primary, Travis Primary and Austin Academic Center were had no active COVID-19 cases on Nov. 9. None of the campuses had a positivity rate in October either. That does not, however, mean that the campuses haven’t had anyone test positive for COVID-19, nor does it mean there aren’t kids or employees quarantining.
Bowie Primary on Nov. 9 had 18 students and 4 staff members who were in quarantine. The campus, cumulatively, has had 1 staff members and 4 students who have tested COVID-19 positive since school began on Sept. 1.
Travis Primary has 7 students in quarantine on Nov. 9. Cumulatively, the campus has had 1 student who tested positive for COVID-19.
Austin Academic Center has had no students test positive for COVID-19, but one staff member has. Also, one student and one staff member at AAC were in quarantine on Nov. 9.
Sulphur Springs Elementary had a positivity rate of 0.43 percent on Nov. 9, due to 3 active staff cases on the campus. SSES had 22 students 1 staff member who were in quarantine on Nov. 9. Cumulatively, the elementary campus has had 1 student and 7 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 since school started.
Sulphur Springs High School has had 48 cumulative students who have tested positive for COVID-19 since school started, the most of any campus. The positivity rate for SSHS on Nov. 9 was only 0.21 percent, which is 0.07 percent less than in October. SSHS, which is the campus with the largest student and staff population, had 3 students out due to positive test results and 23 students who our out on quarantine as of the printing of the SSISD COVID-19 snapshot on Nov. 9. SSHS has cumulatively had 8 staff members who have tested positive since Sept. 1.
Middle School on Nov. 9 had 71 students in quarantine, the most reported for any campus as of the printing of the SSISD COVID-91 snapshot on Nov. 9. Four staff members were also in quarantine. Two students and 1 staff member were out due to positive COVID-19 tests, giving SSMS a 0.27 percent positivity rate on Nov. 9; that’s the same positivity rate reported for October. Middle School has cumulatively had 13 students and 8 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 since Sept. 1.
Across all other locations in the district, including maintenance, transportation and administration departments, nine staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, including one active case. One additional district employ was reported to be in quarantine on Nov. 9, 2020.
District wide, that makes 74 students and 55 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 since Sept. 1. As of Nov. 9, there were seven active student cases and 11 active staff case, with 205 students and 18 staff members quarantining.
Williams said he is proud of the principals and nurses, who have been flexible and resourceful in meeting the very different needs of each of the students who have tested positive or had to be away from campus due to quarantine.
