Commissioners To Honor Balkcom, Appoint New Local Health Authority
Hopkins County Commissioners Court is scheduled to honor Dr. I.L. Bakcom IV, then consider appointing a new Local Health Authority for Hopkins County, as well as a number of other items during the regular court session Monday morning.
Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV is slated to be honored for his service to Hopkins County, which has included filling the role of Local Health Authority, a position appointed by the county government to provide support services in the absence of a county health department. Dr. Balkcom has served as Hopkins County’s LHA in the absence of a state health department for a number of years. The court reappointed Balkcom as LHA on March 26, 2020; he has been the LHA for both Hopkins and Delta counties throughout the pandemic.
Afterward, the Commissioners Court is scheduled to consider appointing Dr. Darrell Pierce as the Local Health Authority for Hopkins County moving forward. Pierce has practiced family medicine as a primary care physician with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic.
Texas AgriLife Extension Agents are scheduled to give their quarterly report on activities of Hopkins County Extension Office.
The March 28 agenda also includes submission of bids received for six new 4×4 model 2021-2022 model half-ton pickup trucks by the March 24 deadline. The bid packet specifies units should be four full door, half-ton pickups, with four barrel or fuel injection carburetor, heavy duty rear wheel drive and transmission coolers, 120 AMP capable of use during severe conditions, electronic ignition system sufficient for two-way radio hood-up, five conventional tires and four alloy non-steel wheels. The trucks are to have heavy duty front and rear shock absorbers, exhaust system, suspension, seat cushion springs radiator. Preferred items specified in the bid package include a full center console with captains seats; and white, gray or silver exterior; and dark interior.
Bids received by the March 24, 2022 deadline for a used John Deere 324L High Lift for Precinct 4 will also be presented for Court consideration Monday, March 28, 2022.
That’s not the only item on Monday’s agenda for Precinct 4. A letter from Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price concerning land division in his precinct, is to be submitted for the record.
The Court is slated to consider approving a construction contract with Sedalco to build a new trusty housing facility, to be paid with federal funding and that will be located on county property across from the current jail facility.
The March 28 regular Commissioners Court agenda too shows submitted for consideration a Chapter 381 agreement for D6, Inc., the business opened a branch in Sulphur Springs over a year ago and is now looking to move it’s headquarters and main operations from Portland to Sulphur Springs.
A contract with Lexis Nexis for legal research and a request from Spectrum/Charter to be allowed to construct and place a meter base bole or ground mount base on County Road 3525 in Precinct 3 also are on the agenda.
The Commissioners Court will convene at 9 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, in the Commissioners Courtroom on the first floor of Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St., for the regular court meeting.
Immediately following the regular court session, the Commissioners Court is slated to move to the third floor meeting room inside the courthouse for a work session.
County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley and Sheriff Lewis Tatum are slated to meet with the Court during the March 28 work session to discuss with each operations, review revenues and expenditures, and any proposed improvements and repairs in their departments.
Events, repairs and improvements are slated to be discussed, and revenues and expenses reviewed with Civic Center General Manager Lonnie Fox during the work session as well.
Environmental concerns are scheduled to be discussed with the environmental inspector during the work session. The agenda also calls for a budget work session.
Meal A Day Menu – March 28-April 1, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of March 28-April 1, 2022 includes:
- Monday – Beef Stroganoff, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.
- Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and Egg Rolls.
- Wednesday – Tater Tot Casserole, Corn and Pinto Beans.
- Thursday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas and Cornbread.
- Friday – Cheeseburgers, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pickles, Baked Beans and Potato Chips.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
Free Virtual Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference To Be Held March 30-31, 2022
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a free virtual conference on March 30-31 to raise awareness about brain injuries and educate health care providers across the state on treatment options. The 2022 Texas Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference, “Resiliency and Recovery: Bouncing Forward,” highlights the achievements of people living with a brain injury and provides education about brain injuries, overcoming adversity, developing a resilient mindset, and improving outcomes.
“This conference celebrates personal experiences from inspirational speakers and professional achievements in the field of brain injury and allows people who attend to learn more about resiliency, recovery and bouncing forward,” said HHSC’s Brain Injury Programs Manager Christine Medeiros.
Every year, 144,000 Texans experience a brain injury. These types of injuries can result from falls and crashes, as well as brain conditions such as strokes or Parkinson’s disease. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation to recognize March 2022 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Texas.
This year’s conference is being held from Wednesday, March 30, through Thursday, March 31. Speakers, including national experts and HHSC staff, will focus on resiliency, becoming an effective advocate, adapting to life with traumatic brain injury, employment after experiencing a brain injury, the importance of peer support, and innovative treatment options. Survivors and family members will also talk about their experiences and recovery.
WHAT: “Resiliency and Recovery: Bouncing Forward” Texas Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference to celebrate the achievements of people living with brain injuries and provide education on overcoming adversity, developing a resilient mindset, and improving outcomes.
WHEN:
- Day 1: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Click here to view the schedule and register
- Day 2: Thursday, March 31, 2022
- 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Click here to view the schedule and register
WHERE: This will be a virtual conference.
About Brain Injury Programs
The Texas Health and Human Services Brain Injury Programs include Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services and the Office of Acquired Brain Injury. These programs connect brain injury survivors to resources and person-centered services and supports, and they raise awareness about how to prevent brain injuries.
About National Brain Injury Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes Brain Injury Awareness Month each March as an important opportunity to bring attention to the prevention of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to promote strategies to improve the quality of life for people living with TBI and their families.
as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Texas.
SSHS Advancing To Area OAP Contest
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre troupe is advancing to the Area One Act Play Contest with their performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Four students’ contributions during the schools’ performance at the Bi-District OAP Contest held earlier this week in Whitehouse garnered individual recognition as well.
AllieGrace Woodard added to her accomplishments. Earlier this season, Woodard advanced to state in two UIL theatrical design categories, hair and makeup and costume; she’s advanced in at least one theatrical design category every year she’s been eligible to compete in high school. This week at the Bi-District OAP contest was the second time she’s earned All Star Cast honors for her acting abilities during the OAP competition.
Austin Crump and Lucy Braddy entered this week’s competition having earned All Star Cast honors at the prior level of OAP competition as well. This week, at the Bi-District meet Crump and Braddy received Honorable Mention All Star Cast recognition.
At the UIL Bi-District OAP competition, Alaya Mims earned distinction as an Outstanding Crew member.
Overall, SSHS Wildcat Theatre was among three high school troupes selected to advance to the Area OAP contest. Hallsville and Longview also qualified to advance to the UIL Area OAP Contest Thursday, March 31, 2022.
Congrats to these Wildcat thespians for advancing from the Bi-District to Area OAP contest and their individual accomplishments.
Dallas Man Jailed In Hopkins County On 3 Warrants
A 26-year-old Dallas man was jailed overnight Friday on three warrants issued through out-of-town agencies, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams stopped a Mitsubishi Outlander for an obscured license plate at mile marker 135 on Interstate 30 west March 25, 2022. A records check showed the driver, top be wanted on warrants from three out-of-town agencies. Williams took Romello Harris into custody at 10:17 p.m. Friday.
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Aaron Hanna transported Harris to Hopkins County jail for the interdiction officer/k-9 handler. The SUV was released to the passenger, who was the owner, Williams noted in arrest reports.
of Public Safety
Harris was booked into and remained in Hopkins County jail early Saturday morning, March 26, 2022, on a Dallas County warrant for burglary of vehicles, a Denton County engaging in organized criminal activity warrant and a Lafayette County warrant for violation of probation, which Harris was on for a dangerous drug charge.
Bond was set at $1,000 on the burglary charge, and $25,000 on the criminal activity charge. Harris was held without bond on the Lafayette County charge, according to jail reports.
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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.
Fitness Court Offers Adults A Full Workout On Free Open-Air Equipment In Pacific Park
Sulphur Springs officials and residents, Saputo and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs representatives, Chamber of Commerce members, and Cross Fit Sulphur Springs enthusiasts gathered late Friday morning for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new outdoor Fitness Court in Pacific Park.
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell during the March 25, 2022, grand opening noted that he’d previously spoken to officials for the National Fitness Campaign (NFC), a nationwide consulting organization that partners with cities and schools to plan, build and fund health infrastructure. The organization has been in operation since 1979, designed to bring the gym outside with a 7 minute 7 movement station through the NFC initiative. At that time, the city was not in a position to fund a project such as a fitness court.
However, as development progressed on the long-term parks plan which put Pacific Park renovations as a top priority, a fitness area was identified by the community as a addition residents would like to see added. As the park improvements began, Joe Wallace with Saputo contacted city officials to indicate a desire for the company to contribute to the park improvements.
The city applied for the NFC grant to get the Fitness Court started, but would be required to come up with the rest of the cost. City officials contacted Wallace, and Saputo was excited to help. Still in need of additional sponsorship, a conversation with Paul Harvey and the folks at CHRISTUS, who as the primary healthcare provider in Sulphur Springs was excited to be a part of the project. Raising the standard of living through this outdoor court which is free and open to everyone provides an opportunity to help improve people’s health.
The generosity of both Saputo and CHRISTUS allowed the Fitness Court project to come to fruition, according to Maxwell.
The Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to officially open the Fitness Court. Afterward, the City of Sulphur Springs offered health snacks inside the new HW Grays community building next to the Fitness Court; free Fitness Court t-shirts were also available inside as well.
Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development for CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital –Sulphur Springs, and Kiffer Davis, CrossFit Sulphur Springs owner, gave a demonstration using the various equipment on the open-air wellness center that allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout.
The pair started on on side of the court and work their way to the other side demonstrating exercises for a full body circuit of seven zones: core, squats, pushups, lunges, pullups, agility and bending exercises. Hundreds of exercises that offer functional movement patters for different parts of the body are possible using the equipment in the seven zones.
Ideally, a person can rotate through each of 7 stations in 7 minutes station, spending 45 seconds of exercise on each, with 15 seconds of rest between each for a full body workout, then repeating the exercises as desired or recommended. Created with adults of all ages in mind, the Fitness Court is adaptable for all fitness levels.
Those visiting the court can see suggestions on the wall of the Fitness Court, and use their smart device to download an app (pictured on the court wall as well at left) for guided assistance in using the facility for a full workout.
Davis said the Cross Fit Sulphur Springs group is looking in the future to start a Saturday community workout group that would incorporate a run from Main Street to the Fitness Court for exercise and back.
Fitness Court in Pacific Park 
7 exercises possible in 7 minutes at the Fitness Court in Pacific Park 
Kiffer Davis and Holly Ragan demonstrate uses of the Fitness Court 
Holly Ragan and Kiffer Davis demonstrating use of the Fitness Court 
Holly Ragan and Kiffer Davis demonstrate use of the Fitness Court 
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs Senior Marketing Director Holly Ragan 
CrossFit Sulphur Springs owner/hed coach Kiffer Davis 
Pull ups demonstration by Holly Ragan and Kiffer Davis 
Holly Ragan and Kiffer Davis 
Kiffer Davis and Holly Ragan demonstrate potential exercises on the Fitness Court equipment. 
Warning to users of the Fitness Court
While open to everyone free, the Fitness court is targeted to those age 14 years and older, who weigh less than 300 pounds who use it at their own risk. As is the case with any new exercise program, users are recommended to consult with their physician or healthcare professional. Proper footwear should be worn, and if wet, surfaces should be avoided. Anyone who feels dizzy or lightheaded should stop working out immediately, for their health and safety.
The Fitness Court is one of several improvements and upgrades planned at Pacific Park. The first was construction of a new HW Grays Community Building, with new sidewalk and parking around it. New playground equipment, improved drainage and a new basketball pavilion are among the improvements identified by the community and being funded in by grant funding and a voter-approved bond.
Paris District Road Report for March 28, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 28, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. The northbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Lamar/Houston Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road near West Staples Street and transitions back to the existing mainlanes near West Cherry Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Center Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Center Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. To detour, eastbound Center Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Park Avenue, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Houston Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Center Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLyVQ6rYNhM
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Center Street closure at US 75: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIMoHaqAFGg
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road from just north of Houston Street and transitions back to the existing main lanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 main lanes and the bridge over Washington Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to complete work in preparation of the mainlane detour. To detour, eastbound Washington Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Lamar Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on North Travis Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Washington Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Washington Street closure at US 75:
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between North Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lanes shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews are working to construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. The east side of the Washington Street intersection at FM 1417 is temporarily closed for crews to complete storm drainage work and construct the new pavement across this intersection. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. During the closure, motorists wishing to use Washington Street east of FM 1417 are asked to use Taylor Street. After reopening Washington Street to traffic, construction crews will then close the eastern portion of Lamberth Street in order to complete the paving work across this intersection.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to complete the remaining work on the project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: at the Park Avenue and Quail Run Road intersections. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to install traffic signals at these intersections. The new signal at the Park Avenue intersection will be placed in flash mode on March 29. Traffic on both FM 1417 and Park Avenue will have a stop condition at the flashing light. The signal will be placed in full signal mode on April 5. The new signal at the Quail Run intersection is currently scheduled to be placed into flash mode on April 5.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
FM 1753, Grayson County: from FM 120 to FM 1897. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and then overlay the roadway.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately 4 miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections with flaggers present to control traffic.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne from Preston Avenue to John Douglas Road. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as construction crews work to install sidewalks, curb ramps, and landscape features.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday and Wednesday during the nighttime.
The annual contract to perform bridge repairs in Grayson County is underway. The following locations will have bridge repairs performed, so travelers should expect occasional lane closures while this work is underway. US 75 northbound mainlane bridge at Iron Ore Creek, US 75 southbound frontage road bridge at Iron Ore Creek, the SH 289 bridge approximately 1.75 miles south of FM 120, and FM 1417 at Post Oak Creek.
FM 1897, Grayson County, from US 69 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 697, Grayson County, from SH 11 to FM 2729. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers complete the remaining work on the project.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers build the new SH 34 bridge over the future Lake Ralph Hall.
FM 1552, Fannin County: from SH 78 to County Road 3710. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow-moving construction equipment as crews work on re-establishing vegetation on the project. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews complete the remaining work.
FM 1396, Fannin County: from FM 2029 west to CR 2275. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to widen the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 37, Franklin County: from the elementary school to US 67. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install sidewalk.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
US 271, Red River County: from SH 37 to Titus County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
FM 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
FM 195, Red River County: from the Lamar County line to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and replace bridge rail.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to the Bowie County line. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas while final work is being performed.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the North Loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Project (several counties): The contractor has set barricades at the Wolfe City, Texas, location. The contractor is currently working on Santa Fe street and is near 50 percent complete. The project is moving towards the downtown area of Wolfe City. This project will improve pedestrian sidewalks and construct ADA-compliant curb ramps at these locations: Hunt County, SH 34 at Crockett Street to SH 34 at FM 816 in Wolfe City. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 903, Rains County: From US 380 to FM 1560. The contractor has set barricades and bulletin boards and advance warning signs. The contractor has begun hauling new flexbase and placing new geogrid and cement treated the material. Culvert walls are being constructed and poured. The contractor reworked base and built subgrade approximately 1,400 feet. The contractor also poured a parallel wall.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has been doing the finish work on the cement-treated flexbase, driveways and backfilling from Lake Fork Creek to the north for one mile. Drill shaft installation has been completed and beams will be set soon. The contractor has completed the 150-foot bridge deck pour, as well as setting SET’s and driveway pipe on the north and south side of the project. The bridge crew is currently installing the bridge rail and are scheduled to complete this task this week. Please be aware of lane closures, detours, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor has placed project barricades and has prepared and cleared the right-of-way. The contractor has performed a traffic switch for northbound and southbound traffic on Spur 264 to complete the concrete pavement on the east half of Spur 264. The contractor continues grading flexbase on SH 276 from east of the bridge approach to the proposed CRCP section, fine grade embankment work on the west end of the project, and prep work for geo-grid and flexbase. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is wrapping up base and geogrid placement on the first mile. Prime coat and temporary strip should be placed late next week for the first mile section.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing overlay operations on FM 1570 from I-30 to SH 66, and on FM 118 from SH 224 to FM 512. Crews will be performing potholing at various locations in Hunt County. Maintenance contract crews will be performing debris removal on I-30 and guard rail repair at various locations around Hunt County. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews in Rains County will be performing seal coat prep work on the I-30 south frontage road from CR 3102 to FM 1737. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing, edging, and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations on various roadways. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Both Track and Field Teams Place Top-4 in Paris
Track and field had another great outing Thursday, Mar. 24 in Paris.
Wildcat track & field finished 2nd at the Deon Minor Wildcat Relays with the Lady Cats getting 4th place Thursday.
Wildcats Track & Field
The men improved upon their efforts in their last meet, going from 5th in Gilmer to 2nd place Thursday in Paris.
Field Events
Sulphur Springs compiled 32 points in field events, enough to put them ahead of last place schools Terrell and Commerce.
Two Wildcats placed top-5 in triple jump:
- Jermain Cleveland — 4th, 4 points: 41.75″
- Korderian “Bull” Turner — 5th, 2 points: 40.10″
Cleveland and Bull Turner fared even better in long jump. Bull Turner finished 2nd in the event, with a distance of 20′-8 1/2″, and Jermain Cleveland ended up a spot behind Turner at 3rd going 19′-9″.
- Finishing 2nd and 3rd, the Wildcats won 14 points in the event.
Two more Wildcats placed 5th in their respective events, compiling 4 points between the two:
- Weston Fields got 5th place in high jump.
- Connor West also placed 5th but in discus, hurling it 122′-10 1/4″
Ty Bybee pole vaulted himself 12′, getting 2nd place and 8 points.
Running Events
Running events proved even more fruitful for the Wildcats, as they got 87 points. That total alone would have put Sulphur Springs in 4th place Thursday.
In the 100 meter dash, Cable Glenn placed 3rd with a time of 10.88. Malachi Roland placed 5th in the event and the two Wildcats compiled 8 points.
Sulphur Springs got twice the points in the 200 M dash, as two Wildcats placed top-3, with one winning the event:
- CJ Williams at 22.88 won the 200 M dash
- Quinton Ziretta just over a full tick behind at 23.91 and a 3rd place finish
- The athletes got Sulphur Springs 16 more points
12 more points came the Wildcats way after two more athletes placed in the top-4 in the 400 M dash. Justin Haire finished 2nd at 53.22 and Alex Flecker at 55.11 got 4th place.
Austin Chaney and Bybee got 5th and 6th in 110M hurdles, respectively.
Alex Flecker finished 2nd in the 800 meter run crossing the line at 2:08.20. The athlete got Sulphur Springs another 8 points.
Evan Patrick placed 5th in two running events, getting his team 4 more points:
- Patrick got 5th in the 1600 M run
- And he finished 5th in the 3200 M run
Glenn, Williams, Ziretta and Brady Driver finished 2nd in the 4×100 M relay at a time of 43.33, and the same squad, substituting Malachi Roland for Driver finished 3rd in the 4×200 M relays. In the 4×400 M relay the Wildcat team of Bybee, Chaney, Landon Fields and Adam Peckham placed 4th crossing the line at 3:46.41.
The three aforementioned events gave the Wildcats 36 more points.
Coach Matt Young’s squad compiled for 119 points, more than good enough for a 2nd place finish at the Deon Minor Wildcat Relays.
Lady Cats Tack & Field
Just like the men, the women also had a better outing Thursday than last time, going 8th in Gilmer to 4th in Paris.
Field Events
Freshman Jaycee Jasmer won the pole vault event going 11′ and getting 10 points for the Lady Cats.
Another freshman, Trinity Jefferson placed 4th in high jump going 4’8″.
Two Lady Cats finished in the top-5 in shot put:
- Meagan Dial — 3rd, 6 points: 31′-9 1/2″
- Mia Jones — 5th, 2 points: 30′-6 1/4″
In discus Jayden Holly placed 6th.
The women compiled 20.75 points in field events.
Running Events
The Lady Cats compiled 58 points in running events, good enough for a 4th place finish alone.
Two Lady Cats placed top-3 in the 100 M dash:
- Vanessa Wayne — 3rd, 6 points: 12.89
- Lexi Gaines — 4th, 4 points: 12.90
Jefferson placed 4th in the 200 M dash at a time of 28.40 and in the 400 M dash Jasmer placed 3rd crossing the line at 1:05.44.
The four aforementioned Lady Cats compiled 20 points for Sulphur Springs.
In the 800 M run Laney Hurst finished 2nd at a time of 2:35.51. Another Lady Cat, Haylee Schultz finished 2nd in the 1600 M run crossing the line at 5:54.65. Schultz won the 3200 M run at time of 12.47 grabbing 10 points for her squad. The two Lady Cats in those running events got 26 more points.
In the 4×200 M relay, the Lady Cat team of Aaliyah Cheatum, Jasmer, Jefferson and Wayne placed 4th crossing the line at 1:58.85. The same group of athletes placed 5th in the 4×100 m relays.
Those relay events gave another 12 points to Sulphur Springs.
Coach Ross Hicks’s team got 78.75 points and a 4th place finish in Paris.
Next up, Sulphur Springs Track and Field are back in action Thursday in Whitehouse. That relay begins on Thursday, Mar. 31 at 4 P.M.
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Lady Cats Softball Remains Undefeated Through First Half of District Play
Softball won their sixth straight district contest, securing a perfect 6-0 record after the first half of their district season.
Scoring came at a premium for both teams, as neither school could find answers on offense.
It wasn’t until the 4th inning that Sulphur Springs got the first run for either team.
Errors proved costly for the visiting Lady Pirates, as Pine Tree coughed up three errors, two of which either helped a Lady Cat score or at the very least put a runner in scoring position.
Those same errors allowed two Lady Cats to advance to second with a third error resulting in a member of Coach Carrillo’s team crossing home to give softball a 2-0 lead Friday.
In the bottom of the 6th, Parris Pickett lead-off with a double. Two back-to-back singles later, followed shortly thereafter with a ground out, and Sulphur Springs held a huge 4-0 lead.
A walk and three strikeouts later, the Lady Cats found themselves a perfect 6-0 after one half of district play.
The Lady Pirates managed just a hit Friday in the loss to Sulphur Springs.
Pitching ace Crimson Bryant did her part, winning her fifth district game in six starts after striking out 19 Lady Pine Tree batters, only allowing one hit and walking two in the win.
Friday’s win firmly keeps softball in 1st place in District 15-5A. The shutout home victory over Pine Tree gives Coach Carrillo’s team a 16-1-2 record (6-0 district).
Next up, softball has a bye Tuesday before resuming action next Friday, Apr. 1 in Hallsville.
The showdown rematch from the district opener tees off at Lady Cat Park in Hallsville next Friday at 6 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.
Wildcats Soccer End Season With 4-0 Loss in Bi-District
Men’s soccer hit a first round roadblock in Whitehouse, falling to the Wildcats 4-0 in the opening round of playoffs on Friday, Mar. 25.
The shutout loss to Whitehouse in Bi-District ends men’s soccer’s season.
Coach Alexi Upton’s team bested Whitehouse on their home turf last season, a mistake they would not make again as they hosted men’s soccer Friday.
Sulphur Springs gave up a goal in the first 10 minutes of action.
The early goal came in stark contrast of last year’s game, which saw the Wildcats score two goals early en route to a huge 2-1 upset in Whitehouse.
The second half is when things unraveled for men’s soccer, as Whitehouse put the game away scoring three more goals to win 4-0 over Sulphur Springs.
Friday, Mar. 25’s loss in the opening round of playoffs ends the Wildcats’ season.
Coach Alexi Upton’s team finish their season with a 7-16-2 record (6-6 district).
Six athletes suited up for the last time Friday as they graduate come May.
Sulphur Springs fought through adversity all season long, overcoming a slew of injuries to make a solid run at the 3 seed before sliding down to 4th place and earning a playoff bid.
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.
