He Sells Marijuana But Was Found in Possession of Meth
Although the driver of the 2016 Dodge Challenger told the Hopkins County Deputy that the brown pills found next to the marijuana in his backpack were vitamins, a field test proved them to be methamphetamine. When Daniel Peter Chavez, 27, of Dallas failed to signal a turn onto the North Service Road the deputy initiated a traffic stop. The smell of marijuana was emitting from the passenger side window. A probable cause search revealed...
Sunny Sue Fenter
Services for Sunny Sue Fenter were held Thursday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Billy Smith officiated. Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery. Sunny was born in Kerrville to the parentage of William Winston and Frances Freeze Montgomery. Her birthdate was July 29, 1960. Her church affiliation was Point United Methodist Church. Sunny finished high school at Rains High School where she was a member of the...
Winter Storm Watch For Hopkins County and Area
Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning for areas along and south of a line from Goldthwaite to Hillsboro to Sulphur Springs from midnight tonight until 6 PM Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for counties immediately north of the Warning from 6 PM this evening until noon Tuesday. Light to moderate winter precipitation is expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions tonight through Wednesday...
Monday Forecast
20% chance of rain after noon, 50% chance of rain, sleet, snow Monday night; High: 52; Low 22; Wind: South becoming North in afternoon 5-10 mph
Miller Grove Opens District with Solid Win at Roxton
The Miller Grove Hornets opened district play with a solid win at Roxton Friday, 61-47. The Hornets had to rally in the last two quarters to win. After Miller Grove went up 15-12 after the first quarter, Roxton had a big second quarter and took a 29-19 lead into halftime. The Hornets got to within one point after three quarters outscoring Roxton 19-10. Roxton led 39-38 after three quarters. The Hornets put the game away outscoring...
Saltillo Teams Defeat Fannindel
Both the Saltillo Lions and the Saltillo Lady Lions picked up wins against Fannindel Friday. The Lions won 84-40 and the Lady Lions won 65-42. The Lions outscored Fannindel in every quarter in their win. Trevor Moore had a huge game for the Lions scoring 32 points. Christ Boekhorst had 14 points. Matthew Gurley and Lyle Bench scored 10 points each. Branson McGill had 7 points. Levi Hoover added 6 points. Walker McGill had 3 points and...
Wildcats Powerlifting Finished Third at Invitational Meet
The Wildcats’ powerlifting team finished third at the Sulphur Springs Invitational Powerlifting Meet held Saturday in the Multipurpose Building on the high school campus. Greenville won the meet and Lindale placed second. For the Wildcats, Ian Blanch was first in the 275 pound weight class with total lifts of 1455 pounds. Blanch lifted 70 pounds more than the second place finisher. Carson Bridges placed second in the 165 pound...
Wildcat Soccer Defeats Pflugerville Weiss 4-2
The Wildcats’ soccer team won their last game in the 2018 Longhorn Challenge High School Soccer Showcase Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats topped Pflugerville Weiss, 4-2. Johnathan Alvarez scored two goals for the Wildcats. Assists were made by Julio Robles and Alexis Escobedo. Omar Hernandez and Miguel Rubio also put the ball in the net. Assists on both of these goals went to Alex “Orange” Diosdado. The Wildcats are now 3-5 for...
Sheriff’s Posse Celebrates 30th Anniversary; Sheriff Plans More Involvement for the Group
He became a member of the Hopkins County Sheriff’ Posse and found a love for law enforcement. Now, Sheriff Lewis Tatum wants to return the local posse to activities that were a part of its beginning. The Sheriff addressed the posse at their 30th Anniversary Chile Luncheon and Swearing-in Saturday, January 13th. In the warmth of the Sally Port at the Hopkins County Jail, the men and women members of the Sheriff’s posse celebrated the...
