Horton Classic Car Museum Auctions Off Classic Cars
March 17, 2023- The Horton Classic Car Museum has closed its doors in Nocona TX. The collection of vehicles within the museum are to be up for bid in the Mecum Auction in Houston on April 13 through 15.
The vehicles were recently posted on the Mecum website, and the popular museum closed on Feb. 22.
Pete Horton, who died in Aug. of 2022, built the museum and opened it in 2012 to showcase the more than 125 museum-quality classic cars he collected throughout his lifetime. The collection includes vehicles such as a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Convertible, a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback, and an exemplary 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible, as well as Horton’s extensive Corvette collection.
More information on the vehicles can be found here: Mecum Auction House Horton Classic Car Museum Collection
Over 40 Thousand Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled
March 17, 2023- Sunbeam Queen Sized heated Blankets have been recalled over a fire and burn hazard. These blankets were sold by Amazon and small independent nationwide stores from September 2022 through January 2023. The recalled Blankets have the model number 32810027 printed onto the wash label. The blankets were also sold with controllers that are detachable and come in several colors such as: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet.
Star Elite stated that there has been 13 reports of the blankets overheating, however there has been no injuries reported.
People who bought the blankets can receive a refund from Star Elite by completing an online recall registration form. The refund requires that the user send a photo of the destroyed blanket. To destroy it, owners should cut the power cord at the plug and mark the wash label with an “X” in permanent marker.
For more information, call Star Elite at 877-383-6399, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
For more information on the recall click here: Sunbeam Heated Blanket Recall
Lady Cats Soccer Wins First District Championship in Program History
Coach Adriana Brena and Lady Cats soccer have won their first district championship in program history.
Sulphur Springs did so going a perfect 8-0 over the course of 15-4A play. They wrapped up their district season Tuesday, in Paris at North Lamar.
The Lady Cats once again won big over the Pantherettes, this time 10-1.
Sweeping North Lamar with their Tuesday win in Paris, Sulphur Springs soundly beat North Lamar in their two games, by a combined margin of 18-2, or a 9:1 advantage in scoring.
Such a devastating differential in goals is emblematic of the Lady Cats’ season.
Over their eight district games, Coach Brena’s squad outscored their opponents 49-5.
At almost 10:1, Sulphur Springs not only won big over their foes but suffocated them on defense. Surrendering just five goals over eight games, on average, the Lady Cats gave up just over half a goal per game. Their offense averaged just over six goals/game.
All eight Lady Cats district games:
- Friday, Feb. 3 — vs. Pleasant Grove, 3-1
- Tuesday, Feb. 7 — @ Paris, 6-1
- Tuesday, Feb. 14 — vs. Pittsburg, 9-0
- Friday, Feb. 17 — vs. NL, 8-1
- Tuesday, Feb. 28 — @ PG, 3-1
- Friday, Mar. 3 — vs. Paris, 4-0
- Friday, Mar. 10 — @ PITT, 6-0
- and Tuesday @ North Lamar
Capping off a perfect district season, Lady Cats soccer went 8-0 over 15-4A play, securing the first district championship in program history.
They have plenty of time to celebrate their district title as they may play a warm-up game at the beginning of next week.
Coach Adriana Brena said in an interview with KSST Radio Monday morning that she anticipates her squad playing a warm-up contest in Anna on Monday, Mar. 20. Whether or not that game is played, the Lady Cats coach said the opening round playoff game for the team is set to be played Thursday, Mar. 23.
Lady Cats soccer plays Tyler Chapel Hill in their Bi-District match-up at Lindale Eagles Stadium.
That game is set to kick off next Thursday at 5 P.M.
Sulphur Springs heads into the playoffs sporting a stellar 16-5 record, having now won eight straight. They last fell in a game to Celina at the end of January.
But congratulations to the women’s soccer program for securing their first district championship in program history, who are all too ready to return to the postseason at the end of next week.
Editor’s Note: Wildcats soccer follows up the Lady Cats at Lindale Eagles Stadium on Thursday, Mar. 23. The men’s team is scheduled to kick off at 7 P.M. in the playoff double-header.
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.
CraversTX Community Garden Spring Break Activities Final Day Today
The CraversTX Community Garden is back for the final day of Spring Break activites for 2023.
Lunch will be extra special today, as it is provided by Sulphur Springs own Plain and Fancy.
Grab a jacket and head on down to 420 W Park St in Sulphur Springs.
Forgery At Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut, Customers Should Call Immediately
March 17, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police Department responded to a report of forgery at Pizza Hut on Mockingbird Ln. The caller had advised the police that an employee had been adding tips to customer’s orders without their knowledge.
The Area Supervisor has made the following statement via Facebook which urges anyone needing assistance can reach out via the number below:
“Good evening folks, my name is Stuart and I’m the Area Supervisor for the Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut. Once we received a complaint, we investigated it, and the employee in question has been terminated. She was only employed with us for 4 days, and if you have any questions, please call the store @ 903-438-2500. Thank you for your time.”
It has also been reported that the dates that the suspect employee worked are: March 9th, 10th, 12th, and the 13th, working during evening shifts, except for Sunday March 12th working a lunch shift from 11am-2pm. The investigation continues to determine if more dates were involved.
KSST News reached out to the local store and was not provided with any additional information. It is not known at this time how the fraud was committed or if the forgery involved included credit card or cash purchases. In-store dining or pizza delivery was not clarified as well. Anyone with any purchase from the Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut during the days and times in question should immediately call 903-438-2500 for clarification of their purchase.
Ford Recalls 1.5 Million Cars And Trucks
March 17, 2023- Ford has announced that roughly 1.5 million cars and trucks within the U.S. are to be recalled. Two separate recall notices have been issued, the largest recall notice being for the 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and the Lincoln MKX midsize cars. Documents of the recall details stated a problem with the brake hoses rupturing. This could increase brake pedal travel and make stopping distances longer.
Ford has stated they are aware of one crash currently resulting from the problem, however they did not mention if there were any injuries caused by the fault. The estimated number of cars to be recalled is roughly 1.3 million cars as a result of the problem and owners of the vehicles will be notified April 17 via letter. Owners will receive a second letter telling them that a replacement part is available to make the fix.
Hoses will be replaced by dealers as necessary.
The second recall will be affecting 220,000 F-150 trucks of the 2021 year model. The recall details state that the window wiper arms can break and lead to a increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the arms as needed and owners of the trucks will be notified March 27th.
If your unsure if your car or truck is part of the recall click here: Ford Recall Support
Copper Thief Hits City Building
March 17, 2023 – Steven Derek Hanson was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on March 16 after he was found pushing a dolly loaded with stolen copper. The East Middle Street location Hanson broke into is owned by the City of Sulphur Springs. His attempt at theft was thwarted by Police around 8AM.
Police arrested Hanson and turned him over to Hopkins County Deputies. He transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. He was read his Miranda rights, and reportedly confessed to breaking into the facility, and attempting to steal the copper.
30 year-old Hanson lists himself as unemployed. At the time of his arrest, he was on probation.
This is not the first time Steven Derek Hanson has been in Hopkins County Jail. In March of 2022 he was arrested for burglary of a building. At that time he was also facing drug related charges.
In September of 2021, Hanson was stopped by Sulphur Springs Police. Methamphetamine, syringes and a scale were found during a probable cause search.
Hanson was also arrested in 2015 on possession of a controlled substance. He reportedly violated his parole at that time.
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.
17th Annual Lights of Life Gala Sponsor Chaney And Craig Johnson
A Texas-sized thank you to Chaney and Craig Johnson for their ongoing support of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation! The Johnsons are $5,000 Pearls and Ponies sponsors for the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala.
2023’s Most and Least Federally Dependent States – WalletHub Study
With the tax filing deadline drawing near but some states receiving far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for 2023’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States, as well as expert commentary.
This report illustrates the extent to which states are independent economically. In order to identify which states most and least depend on federal support, WalletHub compared the 50 states across three key metrics: return on taxes paid to the federal government; federal funding as a share of state revenue; and share of federal jobs.
Federal Dependency of Texas (1=Most Dependent, 25=Avg.):
- 35th – Return on Taxes Paid to the Federal Government
- 21st – Federal Funding as a Share of State Revenue
- 32nd – Share of Federal Jobs
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700
Expert Commentary
Should federal resources be allocated to states according to how much they pay in federal taxes, or should some states subsidize others?
“The idea of the federal union (United States) is based on federal resources being allocated to states and local governments irrespective of the tax revenues their residents provide to the federal government. We observe the abysmal results for some member states in the EU and especially the euro members. All states use the federal currency which must include both a monetary and a fiscal union. If there is a common monetary policy it should hold true for a fiscal policy as well.”
Dimitri Papadimitriou – President of the Levy Economics Institute; Professor, Bard College
“This goes too far in allowing the autonomy of states to overshadow serving the common good of all under a federative system. In addition, a significant proportion of states’ spending may relate to providing public goods and services which offer certain entitlements in those states. Holding every state as an independent economic entity may compromise the good of all, regardless of their geographic location. One essential feature of the system is the free movement of labor and capital. This possible change, with some reluctance, will ultimately bring the necessary changes. The system’s strength requires a different understanding of what should be considered as the benefit of all, and this certainly is not or should not be based on the economic power of each state.”
Jamshid Damooei, Ph.D. – Professor; Director, Economics Program; Executive Director, Center for Economics of Social Issues (CESI), California Lutheran University
What is the fairest way to redistribute federal resources to the states?
“We should start with what constitutes an acceptable meaning of fairness when the redistribution of financial resources toward meeting the interest of people in a society is concerted. It is the needs of people rather than their contribution. A society should be viewed as an interrelated community in constant change. Paying for others does not just serve the recipients but the payers too. We should use the same thinking between the people in one nation and the entire family of nations. The answer to this question is simple. Serving the common good of all means setting a safety net and not allowing anyone to fall below. This will inevitably bring a higher level of commitment at the federal level. The other side of this plan is enhancing the ability of the states to serve their own interest. The federal government is primarily responsible for creating an investment plan to increase human resource capacity, and the dividend will benefit all. An excellent example of this is eradicating poverty, homelessness, universal healthcare, and free education.”
Jamshid Damooei, Ph.D. – Professor; Director, Economics Program; Executive Director, Center for Economics of Social Issues (CESI), California Lutheran University
“The goal is not strictly fairness to people within a state, but to assist in the feeding, education, housing, and healthcare of poorer people, and those who cannot work.”
Michael J. Hicks, Ph.D. – Distinguished Professor; Director, Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
Which programs should be a state/local responsibility, and which should be a federal responsibility?
“The highest proportion of states’ spending is on education and healthcare. There are significant differences among the states. Both areas are vital for the health and well-being of every person in the United States and provide the essential segments of investing in creating human capital. However, federal responsibilities come with the possibility of additional allocation of resources. We need to make some reasonable standards, such as federal standards for health benefits or educational advancement. The other important issue here is the role of the private sector as for-profit or nonprofit. The federal government can strengthen its capacity to serve a more significant segment of the community. The most promising element of a positive change in the future can and should be restructuring the provision of public goods and services to universal assistance instead of using deficient means-tested methods. This rethinking will inevitably change our existing tax provision and its increase by expecting a higher share from large corporations and the rich.”
Jamshid Damooei, Ph.D. – Professor; Director, Economics Program; Executive Director, Center for Economics of Social Issues (CESI), California Lutheran University
“States are responsible for most local public services. The Federal government often provides benefits when the individual receiving them is highly mobile. So, for example, if states were to set VA disability payment levels, some share of disabled veterans would relocate to places with larger subsidies.”
Michael J. Hicks, Ph.D. – Distinguished Professor; Director, Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
Every Traffic Death Robs a Family and a Community
Family of 14-year-old killed joins TxDOT to urge everyone to follow traffic safety laws
March 16, 2023
AUSTIN – At just 14 years old, Alexei Bauereis was struck and killed while walking his bike across a crosswalk in Austin, cutting short his young life and promising ballet career.
“He was on the verge of that stage where you find out how you stack up against professionals,” Alexei’s dad Eric Bauereis said.
Alexei is just one of many tragic deaths on Texas roads every year. Each one takes someone special from their family, friends and community. This spring, as warm weather brings out pedestrians and cyclists, TxDOT and the Bauereis family are reminding drivers why it’s important to follow traffic safety laws, including stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks.
“We have a shared responsibility to every member of our community – to every family and every individual – to help reverse these trends and reduce traffic fatalities in Texas,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “We’re asking all Texans to watch out for one another whether you’re behind the wheel, on foot, or on a bike. Obeying traffic safety laws is a critical first step.”
In 2021, 935 people died in pedestrian and bicyclist-related traffic crashes in Texas, accounting for one out of every five of the 4,496 fatalities on state roadways. In the five-year period from 2017 to 2021, pedestrian fatalities resulting from traffic crashes increased 34% and bicyclist fatalities increased 58%.
TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign urges all Texans to know and follow the laws for safe driving, walking and biking. That includes the Lisa Torry Smith Act, which went into effect in 2021. Named after a Texas mom who was struck and killed in a crosswalk while walking her six-year-old son to school, the law requires drivers to stop and yield the right of way to people in crosswalks. Motorists who fail to stop and yield and cause serious injury to someone in a crosswalk can face criminal penalties.
Texas law states if you’re driving:
- Stop and yield for pedestrians, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users in crosswalks.
- When turning, yield the right of way to pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Pass bikes at a safe distance and give bicyclists room to ride.
If you’re walking:
- Cross the street only at intersections and crosswalks.
- Obey all traffic signs and signals, including at crosswalks.
- Use sidewalks. If there’s no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road, facing oncoming traffic.
If you’re riding a bike:
- Always stop at red lights and stop signs.
- Ride in the same direction as traffic and use bike lanes or ride as near as possible to the right-hand curb.
- Use hand signals when turning or stopping.
- At night, make sure your bike has a white light on the front and a red light or reflector on the back.
TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign and pedestrian and bicyclist safety initiative are key components of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel to help end the streak of daily deaths. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at [email protected] or (512) 463-8700.
The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). This information was received and processed by the department as of Nov. 15, 2022. To view additional traffic safety data, visit TxDOT’s Traffic Safety Data Portal online.
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