Volleyball Hosts Final Game Tuesday Prior to District Season
Coach Bailey Dorner’s team picked up another win Friday, Sept. 16.
Sulphur Springs travelled to Clarksville Friday hoping to get back in the win column. They did just that, sweeping the Lady Tigers on their home court 3-0.
The win Friday on the road gives volleyball a 13-12 season mark. Next up, they return home in their final game prior to beginning their district season.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 has Sulphur Springs hosting PTAA in the Main Gym. That game begins at SSHS on Tuesday at 5:30 P.M.
Looking ahead to this weekend, Coach Dorner and her team begin their real test when they travel to Paris to begin the teams’ district seasons.
The duel for Lady Cat supremacy begins on Saturday, Sept. 24.
That game begins in Paris on Saturday at noon.
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.
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed After Leading Cumby Police On High Speed Chase Along I-30
A 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Saturday evening after leading Cumby Police on a high speed chase along I-30 east, according to arrest reports.
Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley was alerted by dispatchers of a report received at 8:04 p.m. Sept. 17, 2022, of a white Chevrolet car traveling east on I-30 near the 109 mile marker at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic. Talley remained stationary after completing a traffic stop on I-30 east near mile marker 116. He reported seeing a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed along the south I-30 frontage road near exit 116. Using radar, Talley confirmed the vehicle to be traveling 109 in a 55 mile per hour speed zone, the officer alleged in arrest reports.
Talley entered the service road and, with lights and sirens active on his patrol vehicle, caught up to the speeding car near mile marker 119. The car reportedly continued at speeds in excess of 100 mph, with the officer behind him with lights and sirens going, instead of immediately stopping. The driver of the speeding car allegedly reentered I-30 using the 120 entrance ramp, then continued to mile marker 121 before pulling over on the right shoulder of I-30. Talley reported taking the 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man driving into custody at 8:17 p.m. Saturday.
The Chevrolet Malibu was impounded and Jerry Wayne Hill III was later transported to Hopkins County jail, where was booked in at 9:32 p.m. Sept. 17, 2022. He was released from the county jail the next day on a $20,000 bond on the felony charge, 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.
Local Men Jailed On Insurance Fraud Charge
September 19, 2022 – Two local men were jailed on an insurance fraud charge each over the weekend. Each is are accused of involvement in a scheme in which a $115,000 pickup was reported stolen and burned; a third man has also been implicated in connection with the July case, according to sheriff’s investigators.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Dennis Findley said the case has been ongoing since July 11, when Matthew Snyder reported his vehicle stolen. The pickup was recovered the next morning in Paris, Texas. The 2022 Dodge mega cab truck were reported to have been burned to the ground, with the exception of the wheels and tires which were recently located.
Findley said details and information gleaned regarding the truck raised several red flags of possible criminal activity and the investigation continued, including talking to Snyder a few times as well as several others. The sheriff’s investigator alleged that Snyder, during an interview a short time later, admitted he “could no longer afford payment on the truck working where he was working at that pay, so he set up a deal to ‘have something done’ to the vehicle.”
With continued investigation, the HCSO staff received information alleging the wheels and tires from the burned truck could be seen on another man’s vehicle, in use, undamaged. They were found following up on leads, along with a trailer that’d been previously reported to authorities in another county as stolen, according to Findley. Based on evidence collected, HCSO obtained warrants for Matthew Lynn Snyder’s arrest.
Findley said a third man’s name kept coming up in connection with the investigation into the “stolen” and burned truck from a number of witnesses. Continued pursuit of the matter tied Jerry Wayne Hill and the as seen together the night the truck was reported to have been burned. Sheriff’s officers sought a warrant for Hill’s arrest as well, Findley noted.
HCSO Deputy Richard Brantley and Sgt. Todd Evans reported seeing 51-year-old Hill pulling into a State Highway 19 north driveway. They took the Sulphur Springs man into custody at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 on a first-degree felony engaging in organized criminal activity warrant and a third-degree felony insurance fraud $30,000-$150,000, according to arrest reports. Hill, who is also known by Wayne Jerry Russell and Jerry Wayne Hill Jr. remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. His bonds totaled $150,000 — $100,000 on the criminal activity charge and $50,000 on the insurance fraud charge, according to jail reports.
HCSO Deputy Aaron Chaney saw Matthew Lynn Snyder turn into his residence along Interstate 30 east Sunday afternoon. After having communications confirm the 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man still had active warrants for his arrest, Chaney contact and took Snyder into custody at 3:51 p.m. Sept. 18, 2022. Snyder too was booked into jail at 4:48 p.m. Sunday on a first-degree felony engaging in organized criminal activity charge and a third-degree felony insurance fraud in the amount of $30,000-$150,000. Snyder too remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 in lieu of $150,000 bond on the charges.
Jail records show the third man alleged to have been involved in the incident, Charles Ray “Butch” Potts Jr., has remained in the Hopkins County jail since his arrest Aug. 30, 2022, on a possession of controlled substance charge. He also was charged on warrants for insurance fraud in the amount of $30,000 or more but less than $150,000, failure to control speed and tampering with evidence. HCSO Investigator Dennis Findley also served Potts at the jail with an additional tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair warrant at 3:45 p.m. Aug. 31, 2022, according to arrest reports.
Potts bonds were set at $100,000 each on the controlled substance and fraud charges, and at $30,000 each on two tampering with evidence charges, 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.
Wildcat Football Blows By Van Alstyne, Hosts Homecoming Game Friday
Sulphur Springs Friday picked up their first wire-to-wire win, beating the Panthers by 30 en route to their first road win on the season.
The Wildcat defense forced several stops throughout the game, the offense scored early and often, and special teams routinely set up the offense for success with great field position.
Flipping the script from their previous game, in Hallsville, the Wildcats jumped out to a commanding 21 point lead before Van Alstyne could score for the first time on the night. Even so, Sulphur Springs would score twice more holding a huge 35-7 lead.
CJ Williams and K Uriel Santacruz iced the game away in the second half, thanks to a touchdown and field goal, cementing a 45-15 win in Van Alstyne.
Williams had himself a day, scoring twice at Panther Stadium. WR Matt Mitchell also notched two touchdowns in the 45-15 win. Cooper Faircloth scored Friday as well.
Arguably the most impressive play on the night though came in the first half, as QB Brady Driver kept it himself taking it 69-yards to the house as the Wildcats continued to build an impressive lead heading into the locker room.
The quarterback had an amazing night behind center. The junior went 22 for 28, passing for 225 yards but slicing and dicing the Panther defense to the tune of five touchdown passes. With his house call, and a few more rushes, Driver combined for over 300 yards in the win.
A 45-15 win on Friday, Sept. 16 gives Sulphur Springs a 3-1 record with just one game left in non-district play.
Next up, the Wildcats return home for their Homecoming, on Friday, Sept. 23 hosting Liberty Eylau.
Festivities begin at 6:40 P.M. followed by kick-off at 7:30 P.M.
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.
Team Tennis Starts District Season 1-0, Continues Home Stand Tuesday
Team tennis continues a lengthy home-stand en route to playoff season. In their first home contest of four straight, Coach Martinez and his squad took care of business.
On Tuesday, Sept. 13 Sulphur Springs hosted Atlanta to begin district play.
Missing two top players in Ian Westland and Trinity Luckett is never ideal for a squad.
Even so, Sulphur Springs did not miss a beat, easily handling Atlanta 10-2 to start district play 1-0.
Tony Martinez, missing the aforementioned two players, placed Oscar Guerrero and Ellen Sand in mixed doubles. The two tennis players had never played together prior to being put on the court against Atlanta.
The team tennis coach said the mixed doubles duo pulled several tiebreakers to win the match in the third set. Coach Martinez said Guerrero had never played in a mixed doubles contest prior to Tuesday’s match.
Even so, they pulled out the victory to give Sulphur Springs another big victory in their 10-2 win.
Seeing what the mixed doubles team could do with no prior playing time together, it boosted his already high confidence in his team.
“I feel confident I can put any of [the] team members with somebody, and [they’ll] still perform well,” Coach Martinez told his team following the win Tuesday.
Next up, Coach Martinez and team tennis host Rockwall’s HSAA on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
The tennis coach said he expects a tough fight. He said top to bottom the team is loaded with talent.
That match, the second straight contest at home for Sulphur Springs, begins at the Tennis Center at 4 P.M.
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.
Three Hopkins County Veterans are Going on the Dallas DFW Honor Flight to Washington DC
We have 3 Veterans who are going on the Dallas DFW Honor Flight to Washington DC from Hopkins County . These men and women will visit the memorials and have a banquet in their honor. There will be about 50 Veterans on this flight. They are being honored with a send off on Thursday September 22nd on the Courthouse steps at 11:30. Judge Newsome will speak and Brad Cummings will sing the National Anthem. We would like to have a large crowd downtown to honor these veterans and show our appreciation to them for their service to our country.
With these flights they have taken over 2000 Veterans to Washington DC. All of the Veterans travel free of charge. This trip is all about the veterans.
Each Veteran has a guardian/butler to carry their luggage and accompany them though out the trip. These guardians may be family members or one of our volunteers. Guardians are responsible for their own expenses.
A strong medical team (all volunteers) travel with each flight. Yes we are a sea of blue and red shirts as we travel through airports and around DC where we will cross paths with other honor flight groups from Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and all over the country.
By the time they return Saturday night perhaps these great heroes will finally feel the gratitude and the honor for their sacrifices and service so many years ago. Yes this trip is all about our veterans – to honor these members of the greatest generations.
Those going on these 2 trips are:
Gerald Heard Army Viet Nam on flight 48 September 23 & 24
Faye Huffman Air Force Viet Nam on flight 49 October 21 & 22
Steve Huffman Navy Viet Nam on flight 49 October 21 & 22
The Community is encouraged to be at the courthouse to honor these Veterans. Program will only last 20 to 30 minutes. If you need more information or have questions please contact Lynda Hager 903 439 7231. We will be passing out flags.
Veterans Honor Flight
Thursday September 22, 2022
Place – Hopkins County Courthouse Steps
11:30 Welcome Judge Robert Newsome
Thank everyone for coming, K S S T, Newspaper, K-Lake, Front Porch News, Polly
Swatsell for Providing the flags, Lonnie Fox for the sound system, Remarks,
Introduction of Todays Honored Veterans – Other comments
Vietnam Army Gerald Heard Flight 48 September 23 & 24
Sulphur Springs Texas
Vietnam Air Force Faye Huffman Flight 49 October 21 & 22
Pickton, Texas
Vietnam Navy Steve Huffman Flight 49 October 21 & 22
Pickton, Texas
Pledge to the Flags: Danny Davis – Veterans Administration Officer/ County Treasurer
National Anthem – Brad Cummings
That Ragged Old Flag – Clayton McGraw
Prayer – Dr. Jeff Gravens – First Baptist Church
Song – Military Salute – Lonnie Fox
Honor Flights Information – Judy Rawson Heaps – Board Member of the DFW Honor Flights
Judy has been working on the board since she took her Dad Jean Rawson on
The first flight which was in May 2009
This is Flights 48th & 49th and will leave on Friday morning from DFW and return
Saturday night
Closing Remarks and Prayer – Judge Robert Newsome
For More Information Contact : Lynda Hager 903 439 7231
Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade Presented by Triple Crown Roofing Official Route
The all new for 2022 Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade Presented by Triple Crown Roofing will commerce Thursday at 6:30pm. The route will head towards Celebration Plaza, but will not actually enter the possible congestion of the downtown area. Spectators should position themselves along Connally Street, Davis Street and Houston Street.
Dial Study Club member Emily Glass spoke with KSST on Monday about the event. Glass says support for the revamped event has been tremendous. “The Dial Study Club is excited to bring back a much-loved tradition – the Sulphur Springs Homecoming Parade, which is being presented by our title sponsor, Triple Crown Roofing. Join us on Thursday, September 22nd starting at 6:30pm as the parade kicks off from the circle at Buford Park down Connally street. It will turn north onto Davis and then west at Houston before ending back at the parking lot of Prim stadium. Over 35 floats composed of SSISD student organizations and teams from all grade levels will throw candy and greet parade bystanders throughout the parade route. This would not be possible if it weren’t for our gold sponsors: Alliance Bank, Catacon, Inc., City National Bank and GSC Enterprises or our blue sponsors: Chick-fil-A, Christus-SS, Guaranty Bank and Trust, Kiwanis Club, Latsons.com, Masterpiece Ultrasound & Boutique, Marlene’s Sass and Class, McKay Law Firm PLLC, Plain & Fancy, Roper & White and SS Storm FC. We hope to see you there! Let’s go Wildcats!”
Proceeds from the parade, provided from the sponsors, will go back to the community through the Dial Study Club. One example of The Dial Study Club giving is Dinner Bell. Glass says it’s a win for the Wildcats as we show support, and it’s a win for community organizations that rely on donations to keep providing needed services.
There is always room for participants, and sponsors. If you have questions, please contact Emily Glass at 903-243-6222.
Recall: Certain Colgate Products Sold At Family Dollar Stores In Texas, 10 Other States
Family Dollar is initiating a voluntary retail level product recall of certain products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that were stored and shipped to a limited number of stores in AZ, CA, GA, ID, IN, MT, NM, NV, OR, TX, and UT on or around May 1, 2022 through June 21, 2022 due to product being stored outside of labeled temperature requirements.
To date, Family Dollar is not aware of any consumer complaints or reports of illness related to this recall.
Products covered by this retail level recall include:
| 998277 | COLGATE OPTIC WHITE STAIN PREVENTION TOOTHPASTE 2.1OZ |
| 998909 | COLGATE OPTIC WHITE CHARCOAL TOOTHPASTE 4.2OZ |
| 999043 | COLGATE OPTIC WHITE MOUTHWASH 16 FL OZ |
| 999088 | COLGATE OPTIC WHITE HIGH IMPACT TOOTHPASTE 3OZ |
| 999749 | COLGATE OPTIC WHITE TOOTHPASTE ICY FRESH 3.2OZ |
| 999750 | COLGATE OPTIC WHITE STAIN FIGHTER TOOTHPASTE CLEAN MNT 4.2OZ |
Family Dollar has notified its affected stores asking them to check their stock immediately and to quarantine and discontinue the sale of any affected product. Customers that may have bought affected product may return such product to the Family Dollar store where they were purchased without receipt.
Customers with questions regarding this recall may contact Family Dollar Customer Service at 844-636-7687 between 9am and 5pm EST. Customers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/report–problem–fda
2 Hopkins County Women Killed In One-Vehicle Crash On I-30 Saturday
09-19-2022 – Two Hopkins County women were killed in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 30 west Saturday morning.
Hopkins County dispatchers received the first 911 call about the crash at 7:41 a.m. Sept. 17, 2022; a vehicle was reported to have run off of Interstate 30 west in the area of the 136 and 137 mile markers and was on fire.
According to a preliminary crash investigation by Texas Department of Public Safety, Celecia Jeffrey was driving the Infiniti G37S westbound on Interstate 30 Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2022, when the car left the road, striking a tree and catching on fire.
Celecia Nicole “CC” Jeffrey and Keyara Nicole Wade were pronounced dead at the crash site by Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer at 7:50 a.m. Sept. 17, 2021. Both deceased were 22-year-old Sulphur Springs residents, according to DPS reports.
Speed was initially thought to be a factor in the wreck, according to reports by emergency responders, but was not noted in the preliminary crash report by Trooper George Greenway IV, Texas Highway Patrol-Sulphur Springs
The crash is still under investigation. Greenway did note in the preliminary crash report it was unknown whether Jeffrey was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Keyara Wade was not.
Hopkins County, Brinker, Saltillo and Pickton-Pine Forest firefighters; sheriff’s deputies; and troopers were dispatched around 7:41 a.m. to the crash. Emergency responders remained in the area until after 10 a.m. Saturday, according to dispatch reports.
While authorities were responding to the fatal crash, Brinker and Saltillo firefighters reported a secondary crash had occurred near the 136 mile marker at 7:51 a.m. Sept .17. Both volunteer fire departments and a deputy worked that crash until about 9:45 a.m., according to sheriff’s reports.
As to be expected when portions of the highway are obstructed by wreckage and emergency services apparatus, portions of the interstate were reported to have been closed while officials worked at each crash site Saturday morning. Officials routed traffic off the roadway when needed to allow officials better access to the crashes, including at the Saltillo exit.
The Benefits Of Dandelions
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
Several years ago, I wrote an article on dandelions suggesting they probably weren’t anywhere near as bad as many would have us believe. Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) have been valued since ancient times for their healing properties. Although this plant has a high overall value, it still can be quite a troublesome aspect for the gardeners.
The dandelion botanical name “Taraxacum officinale” refers to the healing effect. Namely, ‘Taraxacum’ comes from the Greek and means ‘anti-inflammatory’ and ‘officinale’ refers to the common name for herbs. Dandelions are also used to help fight inflammation, depression, boost immune system, act as an antiaging agent in skin care products and even treat type 2 diabetes, cancer, and HIV. Dandelion root strengthens the immune system and kills only diseased cells.
Dandelions are great at adapting. Our Boy Scout Garden one year used tri-clovers (up to 2’ tall) and hairy vetch (over 3’!) for ground cover. I was astounded to see the dandelion flower keeping up in growth to 2’. The flowers might have grown still taller, but by then, I’d picked all of them!
Today, dandelions are used to treat a host of medical problems including promoting food digestion, skin conditions, gastrointestinal tract functions, liver metabolism, cancer (breast, lung, prostate, leukemia, & others) and anemia. The flower surpasses any vegetable in its richness of nutrients. They contain fiber which can reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and irritable bowel syndrome. They also contain vitamins A, B, C, E, & K; minerals including iron, zinc, calcium, silicon, potassium, and boron, plus sugars, and various acids we need. The entire plant can be eaten. The plant is also an indicator of quality soil, because they do not like poor soil!
Dandelions are in testing for lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, and helping with weight loss!
