Game Day: Lady Cats Host Paris
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team will return to their home court for a non-district match against one of their old traditional rivals, Paris, Tuesday evening. The freshmen and JV teams will begin play at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity game set to start at around 6 p.m. The Lady Cats are coming off a Tyler tournament where they went 4-2 and captured the Silver Bracket Championship. The Lady Cats are 18-7 for the season. We’ll...
Wildcats’ Offensive and Defensive Coordinators Talk Friday Nights
Wildcat Offense Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said he learned some things about the Wildcats’ offense in the Sulphur Springs, 43-42 win over Sherman at Gerald Prim Stadium last Friday night. Coach Young said he was pleased watching the offense play and make plays. Ironically, he said a poor third quarter that featured few Wildcats snaps might have helped some players last through the entire game. Several players had...
Wildcats Itinerary for Orlando Trip
The Wildcats’ football team along with cheerleaders and athletic trainers have a busy itinerary in Florida. Also in there are games for the JV and varsity teams. The football team will depart at noon Wednesday with cheerleaders getting away at 2:30 p.m. At a meeting Monday night in the high school cafeteria, about two-thirds of the players and even some of the coaches indicated they had never flown before. Upon arrival in...
Winnsboro Police Report August 22-28
Three arrests, three accidents, issuing 36 citations and 28 warnings, along with investigating three accidents filled the seven day August 22-28 period for the Winnsboro Police Department. Glenda Bruce, 53, of South Carolina was arrested for Public Intoxication August 24. Twila Olive, 51, of Winnsboro was arrested for DWI August 24. Hunter Weems, 18, of Winnsboro, was arrested Ausust 25 on a Wood County warrant. James Kidd, 34, of...
Commissioners Receive Additional Funds for Immediate Work on Roads
Monday, each Hopkins County Commissioner received an additional $50,000 for road work in their precinct when Commissioners’ Court voted to move $200,000 from two different special road and bridge funds that are held in reserve for emergency needs. The funds were moved to allow commissioners to perform much needed work and order much needed materials prior to October 1, according to County Judge Robert Newsom. Newsom and Commissioner...
Wildcats Travel to Orlando Following Roller Coaster Win Over Sherman
Coach Owens said Friday night’s 43-42 win over Sherman was one where Wildcats’ players fought through struggles developing their character. He added they also had fun and it showed throughout the night. Coach Owens said the game featured a roller coaster of emotions. He said the Wildcats have good team chemistry this year and like each other. Coach Owens praised the large offensive line for making the running game go. The...
Hopkins County Man Arrested for Cattle Theft
A Hopkins County man has been arrested when he was unable to ship over 100 head of cattle back to their West Texas home. Lindy Wayne Shipley, 48, was arrested by Hopkins County Investigators and Tony Hurley, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger. Shipley failed to return over 100 head of cattle to their west Texas ranch after he had rented grazing lands to the rancher for the past two years. Hurley said it...
High Speed Chase Ends in Arrest
Datrece l Williams of Mesquite, 19, was arrested following a high speed chase on I-30 Monday. A Hopkins County Deputy observed a grey Toyota Corolla west bound near the 134 mile marker. The deputy clocked her speed at 107 mph in a 75 mph zone. Attempting to initiate a stop, he turned on patrol lights but William’s vehicle continued the high speed while changing lanes multiple times during the seven mile chase. Her erratic driving and...
