Car Driver Casts Drug Paraphernalia Under Deputies Truck
A man and woman from Arkansas were arrested early Monday morning in Hopkins County on drug related charges. Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Michael Russell stopped the driver of a Ford Mustang for a traffic violation at around 2:15 a.m. Monday at the 135 mile marker of eastbound I-30. An arrest report indicated Sgt. Russell detected the smell of marijuana coming from inside the car. During a search, a passenger in the car was found to...
Charles Skidmore
A private service will be held at a later date for Charles Skidmore, age 81, from Pickton, Texas. Mr. Skidmore passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.
August Henry Metz
August Henry Metz, age 92, of Point, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at his home, with his loving family around him. He was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. August H. Metz. He married LaQuita Preskitt, in Garland, on Dec. 10, 1974. Gus worked as a salesman for a plastics company for many years. Also, he worked for South Rains SUD, as general manager for a number of years. Gus was a member of Emory Baptist...
Monday Forecast
10% chance of patchy drizzle before noon and again after midnight tonight; High; 59; Low: 55 rising to 62 in early morning; Wind: South, 10-15, gusting to 25 mph
Gambling Raid in County Nets Three Arrests; Investigation Continues
When Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies served a warrant for gambling at 1 a.m. Saturday morning at the former Country Boys Gas Station located on Highway 11 E at FM 3019 near Winnsboro, they found 15 to 20 individuals participating in playing computer based programs on slot machines adapted for the programs, according to Corley Weatherford, Investigator for the Sheriff’s Office. Reports had been given to the local...
Franklin County Man Who Shaved Sons’ Hair Sentenced
Daniel Arnold was sentenced to 10 years in the TDCJ for each of three counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence in Franklin County Eighth Judicial Court Friday. The sentences will run concurrently. Arnold, 33, of Mount Vernon, was tried by a Franklin County jury on December 12 and 13 for three counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence. He was found guilty by the jury in 35 minutes. He had previous convictions for methamphetamine and...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Soccer Tourneys Hampered by Cold
The Wildcats’ soccer team opened a Forney tournament Thursday with a 4-1 win against Garland Lakeview Centennial. It was the first win for Nicky Wiggins as Wildcats head soccer coach. The Wildcats got goals from four different players. Angel Tavera opened the scoring, assisted by Gerardo Arellano. Johnathan Alvarez scored the second goal assisted by a corner kick from Tavera. D.J. Abron found the net for the Wildcats third goal....
Satillo Lions Defeat Yantis in Friday Night Win
The Saltillo Lions defeated the Yantis Owls, 66-61 at Kerry Garmon Gym in Saltillo Friday night. The Lions got off to a good start leading 14-8 after one quarter and 28-19 at the half. Saltillo had three double figure scorers: Matt Gurley with 17 points, Mike Simmons with 14 points and Walker McGill with 12 points. Saltillo also got scoring from Lyle Bench with 9, Trevor Moore with 8 and Clayton Jones with 6 points. Saltillo is now...
