Lady Cats Lose to Tourney Host Edgewood
The Lady Cats’ basketball team came out on the short end of a double overtime game Friday morning (December 7) in an Edgewood tournament. The Lady Cats lost to tournament host Edgewood, 62-59. The Lady Cats had to play both overtimes and several minutes of regulation without point guard Sadavia Porter who picked up her fifth foul with 3:21 left in the fourth quarter. Porter left with 20 points and 2 three point baskets. Still...
Lions Win First Game in North Hopkins Tournament
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team won their first game in a North Hopkins boys varsity tournament Thursday (December 6) over Yantis, 72-48. The Lions outscored the Owls in each quarter leading 20-10 after one quarter, 36-24 at the half and 57-39 after three quarters. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 24 points. Matthew Gurley scored 18 points. Ben Moore added 16 points. Levi Hoover had 8 points. Andrew Redburn, Edi Olayo and...
Lady Cats Are 1-1 in First Day of Edgewood Tournament
A scoring drought came at the wrong time for the Lady Cats’ basketball team Thursday afternoon (December 6). In their second pool play game in the Edgewood tournament, the Lady Cats went scoreless in the fourth while Gilmer scored 15 points to turn a 7 point Lady Cat lead into an 8 point Lady Buckeye win. Gilmer won 41-33. The teams were tied 15-15 after the first quarter and 22-22 at the half. The Lady Cats had a strong third...
Wildcats Win First Two Games at Forney Winter Classic
The #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team won their pool with two solid victories in the 2018 Forney ISD Winter Classic Thursday (December 6). The Wildcats topped North Mesquite, 52-43 and then took care of McKinney Boyd, 62-42. The Wildcats now face Wylie, the #14 ranked team in Class 6A, in a semifinal game in the Gold Bracket Friday at 5 p.m. in the Main Gym at North Forney High School. Against North Mesquite, the Wildcats...
Friday Forecast
Flood Watch, Heavy Rain, 90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorm; High: 45; Low 40; Wind Northeast 5-15 mph, gusts to 20 mph
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 28-December 4, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 28,2018 to December 4, 2018 includes: November 28th Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 12:18 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. Deputies were dispatched to CR 1895 near Yantis, at approximately 10:35 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor did not pay the reporting party for the vehicle. This...
Flood Watch for Hopkins, Rains Counties Friday Afternoon Through Saturday Morning
An approaching low pressure system will bring an extended period of rain and isolated thunderstorms with some heavy rainfall likely.This excessive rainfall may result in flooding Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, especially along and southeast of a line from Emory to Waco to Lampasas. FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has expanded the...
Meal A Day Menu for December 10th – December 14th
MONDAY Beef Patty with Roast Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll TUESDAY Ham Macaroni and Cheese California Blend Roll WEDNESDAY Lemon Herb Chicken Breast Garden Rice Malibu Vegetables Roll THURSDAY Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions Refried Beans Tortilla Chips and Hot Sauce FRIDAY Chicken Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Meal – a –...
