Barrett Arrested on Sexual Abuse Warrant
May 26, 2023 – Danny Wayne Barrett, Jr was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on Thursday this week. Barret, age 40, is charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14.
Barrett was arrested without incident at his residence south of Brashear, TX.
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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.
Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Contestants
May 25, 2023 – The 2023 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant is about to be underway as the 10 contestants have been named and preparation for the event can begin. These lovely contestants are as follow:
The pageant will be held June 3rd at the Civic center, located on 1200 Houston St, at 6pm.
There will be tea on June 2nd at 1 pm for contestants, former queens, judges, and all parties involved in the pageant.
Mahoney Memorial Day Homecoming
May 25, 2023 – Memorial Day Homecoming service will be held at Mahoney Cemetery and Old Mahoney Methodist Church on June 11th starting at 10:30am. During this service, reports from the Christmas 2022 “Wreaths Across America” will be discussed for their vets.
The special speaker during this event is Ridley Briggs from Mt Vernon a former USAF fighter pilot and Texas Aggie.
At noon, basket lunches will be passed out and people will be encouraged to visit and share each others food. It is also encouraged that you bring a freezer of homemade ice-cream to share!
Statement from the Board:
“As your board, we are proud of our cemetery. Do take time to visit your loved ones graves: Mowing, filling in, with fill dirt, ant control, general maintenance , etc, keeps Mahoney Cemetery one of the best in kept in the Country Cemeteries around, especially with our aging Board!”
If you are Unable to attend and wish to send a donation, make your check out to: Mahoney Cemetery (in care of) Pinky Cooper, 3240 CR 3504, SS TX. 75482.
Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 4th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation has scheduled the Designer Handbag Bingo for Thursday, August 3.
Sponsorships are available now while reserved tables for 8 will go on sale June 24, and individual tickets will be available on July 1. Last year, this event sold out in record time. “We expect tickets to go quickly, so those wishing to play will want to make their reservations as soon as they are released,” says Foundation Chair Maleta Reynolds.
There are two sponsorship levels, $2,500 and $1,500. Those two sponsorship levels include tickets for 8 players at a reserved table. Two additional sponsorships levels, $500 and $250, are for handbag sponsorships only, with no tickets. Table reservations include tickets for 8 players and cost $550. Individual tickets are $55 each.
Reynolds added, “This is a really fun evening for ladies to share with friends. But it is also an evening that makes a real difference for others in our community, as proceeds will benefit healthcare in Hopkins County.” This event is a fundraiser for the Foundation. Proceeds are used locally to support healthcare. Sponsorships are on sale now at handbagbingo23.givesmart.com. Or email [email protected] or call 903-438-4799 for a sponsorship form or more information.
Harp Arrested for Driving Stolen Vehicle
May 25, 2023 – Shreveport, LA Police notified the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office of a stolen vehicle possibly traveling westbound on I-30. Deputies took up observation positions along I-30 and waited for the stolen Mercury to pass.
The vehicle was spotted at mile marker 131. Deputies immediately began following the sedan and attempted to perform a traffic stop.
The driver slowed, but did not pull over until traveling approximately 4 more miles. Hopkins County Deputies performed a felony take down, and assisted the driver from the car.
Thirty-nine year old HEATH JUSTIN HARP, a resident of Groves, TX, was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. Harp is charged with:
31.07 UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE
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.
SSISD Healthy Summer Meals For Kids
May 25, 2023 – SSISD will be hosting a Summer Food Service Program for all children under the age of 18 years old and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years of age. Free breakfast and lunch will be served for all children eligible for the program.
District enrollment is not required and no application is needed.
Summer Feeding locations are:
Bowie Primary, 1400 Mockingbird Ln., from June 5 – July 6 Monday-Thursday Only, Breakfast will be 7:30-8:30, and Lunch will be from 10:45-12:30.
Sulphur Springs Middle School, 865 Wildcat Way, from June 5- June 15, Monday-Thursday only, Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30, and lunch will be served from 11-2.
Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Heading to Lake Travis
Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver has accepted the position as Head Basketball Coach at Lake Travis High School.
Coach Shaver continued a basketball culture set forth by his predecessor Clark Cipoletta in Sulphur Springs as Head Wildcats Coach for the past two seasons.
He had a record of 59-18 overall as Wildcats Coach.
His teams captured back-to-back district championships, including an undefeated one in 2022-23.
Coach Shaver’s highlight season was this past one as the Wildcats advanced to the Regional Semifinal for the first time since 2019-20.
The Wildcats lost to Faith Family Academy, who went on to win their third state title (including second straight) in five seasons. That team ended up 31-8 and was a perfect 10-0 in district play. They were Bi-District, Area and Regional Quarterfinal winners.
The 2022-23 team also set the school record for wins at 31.
The Wildcats under Coach Shaver in his first season also advanced to Regional Quarterfinal game in 2021-22.
He served as the Pine Tree head Coach for several seasons before becoming head coach at Sulphur Springs.
Here is Coach Shaver’s post from his Facebook about the decision:
“The last 2 years at Sulphur Springs have been amazing. I’ve absolutely loved being a part of a program that won back to back district championships, made a regional tournament run, broke a few school records, and sent several young men off to play at the next level. Sulphur Springs is such a special place that has loved and supported me, my family, and the basketball program in more ways than I could ever express gratitude for.
With that being said, I have accepted the Head Coaching job at Lake Travis. I am extremely excited about this new opportunity and getting to work with one of the best 6A schools in the state of Texas. Thank you to Coach Carter and LTISD for giving me this incredible opportunity and I can’t wait to get to work on next 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.
Wildcats Golf Gets 3rd at State Meet
Wildcats golf ended their season at the state meet Monday and Tuesday, May 22-23 in Kingsland, where Sulphur Springs came up big in third.
It is the first time since 2015 men’s golf has qualified for state, and the Wildcats did not disappoint.
Coach Jeremy DeLorge is very happy with his team’s results.
“This year was definitely one of full success,” the Sulphur Springs golf coach said. “The guys were super happy with how it came out.”
The Wildcats coach said to come home after medaling in the state tournament for golf is a huge accomplishment.
After day one, Sulphur Springs found themselves in second place, behind only Canyon Randall. They did end up slipping down to third place, but their efforts were still more than enough to leave the state tournament in Kingsland getting bronze.
“It was good to see that they were so hungry,” Coach DeLorge said.
Even with four of five golfers shooting in the 70’s on Monday’s day one, Coach DeLorge said his guys still were not satisfied. The men’s golf coach said that is just the golfer’s mentality.
Totals from the two day state tournament were:
- Caleb Kesting — 74/81 (155)
- Nick Burney — 74/79 (153)
- Gage Gideon — 79/74 (153)
- Luke White — 82/78 (160)
- Tatum Tran — 76/83 (159)
The lone senior on the varsity squad is Kesting, headed to ETBU, but every other member will be sophomores come fall.
Coach DeLorge said he has a group of freshmen waiting in the wings all too ready to compete for the fifth spot that will be vacated once Kesting graduates.
For now though, Sulphur Springs takes a bit of time prior to summer workouts, but Coach DeLorge said his guys are already planning their summer workouts, programs and contests to keep themselves loose over the summer.
Congratulations to Wildcats golf for not only qualifying for the state meet for the first time in almost a decade, but also finishing third leaving Kingsland with bronze hardware.
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.
Egg prices plummet as supplies outpace demand
Egg prices appear to be taking a supply and demand market-driven tumble, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Consumers might have noticed lower egg prices over recent weeks, and David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station, expects that trend to continue.
Egg supplies are still below where production was a year ago, but supplies continue to rise amid declining purchases, he said. Rising supplies and weaker demand are driving egg prices downward.
Producers continue to rebuild the table egg-laying flock that was hit hard by the avian flu outbreak beginning in February 2022. While egg production has increased, Anderson said demand typically dips after Easter before climbing again around Thanksgiving Day and through the fall holiday season.
“Some of the demand issue is seasonal, but consumer response to higher egg prices is also part of it,” he said. “Meanwhile egg producers continue to increase production, and the market is responding to the supply and demand factors. It’s a good example of how the market works.”
Egg prices falling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Marketing Service reported retail eggs nationally were $2.74 per dozen between April 14-20 and were expected to be around $1.08 per dozen this week. Egg prices peaked at $4.82 in January, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Anderson expects the cost of a dozen eggs will continue to decline in other markets around Texas and the U.S. because wholesale prices are already down to 84 cents per dozen. Prices that low could be concerning for producers and are likely to trigger thoughts about slowing production growth. Declining costs for feed like soybean meal and corn are also helping livestock and poultry producers and may contribute to even lower prices.
Anderson noted that wholesale egg prices peaked at over $5 per dozen when eggs were hitting historic highs. On the other hand, retail prices did not reach $5. He suspects contracted prices may have held back wholesale costs grocers paid or that grocery stores strategized losses on eggs to keep customers.
“Consumers don’t react well when prices are so volatile, so some stores may have taken losses on eggs to keep people in their stores,” he said. “The falling wholesale egg prices could be a good indicator that the next Consumer Price Index might show falling retail prices.”
The contributing factors – increased production and supplies coupled with lower demand – are already pushing retail egg prices below $1 per dozen in about 1% of grocery stores surveyed in the South-Central U.S.
Avian flu causes significant poultry losses
Egg prices have been historically high over the past year. The decline in the number of table egg-laying hens in the U.S. contributed to this trend.
Since February 2022, a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak has caused significant losses in the poultry industry. In total, 58.7 million poultry birds, including over 43 million laying hens, were lost in 47 states.
In December 2021, the U.S. flock had 327 million laying hens producing table eggs, and the average cost for a dozen eggs was $1.79. Egg prices climbed as outbreaks spread and reached $2.05 per dozen by March 2022. Prices continued to rise as egg-layer hen losses mounted, but historic production costs, including for feed, also contributed to the record-high prices consumers paid at grocery stores.
Miller Grove FFA 2023-2024 Chapter Officers
May 24, 2023- Miller Groves FFA Chapter Officers have been announced. Chapter officers serve a vital function in FFA. By taking a major leadership role, these students grow from the experience and benefit the chapter.
President – Grant Anderson
Vice President – Mika Gray
Secretary – Emma Knight
Treasurer – Brooke Anderson
Reporter – Danielle Garrett
Sentinel – Bella Vaculik
Student Advisor – Janie Alberts
