Luminant Power Mine Incident Update
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Thermo-Mine-Incident.mp3″] Luminant Power reported Thursday that five Luminant employees burned in an incident at the Thermo Mine in Hopkins County Wednesday afternoon are now listed in stable condition at Dallas Parkland Hospital. A total of six employees of Luminant sustained burns. According to a release from the Luminant Media Relations...
Thermo Mine Explosion
Some workers were injured Wednesday afternoon in an mishap at the Luminant Mine in Thermo. Here is the official release giving to KSST by Brad Watson, Senior Director of Luminant Corporate Communications. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director [sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Thermo-Explosion.mp3″]Listen to Don’s Summary [sc_embed_player...
Charles Ray Miller Sentenced
63-year old Charles Ray Miller of Waco, who was sentenced to ten twenty-year prison terms on ten counts of indecency with a child by contact last month, was transferred from the Hopkins County Jail to the Texas Department of Corrections early Wednesday morning. On July 8, Miller was sentenced by 8th District Court Judge Eddie Northcutt to serve nine of the ten prison terms concurrently. The last 20-year prison term will be served...
Wildcat Marching Band Update
This year Wildcats Marching Band Director Charles McCauley decided to increase band practice two hours a day starting it at 2 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. McCauley said the extra two hours have been used to practice music. He said it’s made a great difference. As a result, McCauley said the band is ahead of schedule, as they get ready for their first performance on Friday night, August 29. He estimated 90% of the band has already memorized...
Triston Abron Talks Defense
One day Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young named some of the players that were impressing him on offense. The next day Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron had his list. Ten of the players were named by both coaches. Zach Spigner is a good example. So far he has looked good at running back and at linebacker. Coach Abron said coaches were already discussing how to handle sharing players, trying to develop strategies. He added the...
Volleyball Tournament Results
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team opened the regular season Tuesday night in Prairiland with a pair of losses. Against Prairiland, the Lady Cats lost the first two sets before rallying to win the next two. The deciding set went back and forth before Prairiland prevailed 15-13 to take the match, 3-2. Then the Lady Cats lost to #8 rated 4A team North Lamar, 3-0. Coach Allison Irvin singled out senior Desi Debase, who was second on the team...
Sulphur Springs Head Athletic Trainer Tammy Carrell Discussed Concussions
Sulphur Springs Head Athletic Trainer Tammy Carrell discussed concussions with the School Board Monday night. Ms. Carrell wanted to make the board aware that when they suspect an athlete has had a concussion, only a medical doctor can clear the athlete to return to play. She said it’s state law and would be enforced here. Ms. Carrell said concussion here and everywhere are up due to increased awareness of signs and symptoms. By Don...
Coach Young Talks About the New Year
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young is working with veteran offensive players and lots of depth. Coach Young says 18 or 19 of his top 22 have played on Friday night. Starting quarterback Larry Pryor returns. He’ll work behind an offensive line that is deep with talent. Seniors Dillon Carpenter and C.J. Stephens lead the receivers. Zach Spigner, Jaylon Hawkins and Tyler Rosamond look to replace the very talented running back...
Randy Reed on New Employees
About 80 new employees attended the Sulphur Springs ISD’s orientation for professionals, secretaries and aides Tuesday at the Admin Building. Assistant Superintendent Randy Reed said some were in new positions but most were due to turnover. About a dozen were Sulphur Springs’ grads. Reed said three or four were returning after working here before. Those attending had the opportunity to meet district staff members and perhaps take care...
Michael Lamb on SSISD Accountability Results
Sulphur Springs School Superintendent Michael Lamb told the School Board Monday night that State Accountability Results from last spring’s tests showed that the district made great gains from one year to the next. Lamb said there was a lot to be excited about and celebrate. Still he noted there was work to be done. Lamb said he enjoyed digging into the data in problem areas so strategies could be developed to improve things more. By...
