Wildcats Defeat Mt Pleasant 12-2
The Wildcats’ baseball team evened their district record at 1-1 with an impressive 12-2 win over Mt. Pleasant Friday night at Eagle Stadium. The game was called after four and a half innings due to the ten run rule. The Wildcats had two six-run innings. In the second, Mason Buck singled and then he scored on an Easton Silman single. Ryder Caddell walked, Michael Arnold had a bunt single, Ryan Humphries walked, Cole Cooper drove...
Jay Hodge Chevrolet Ribbon Cutting
Thursday marked the official grand opening for Jay Hodge Chevrolet in Sulphur Springs. Owner Jay Hodge, pictured in the center of the photograph above, spoke about the excitement surrounding the opening and thanked those who played a vital role in the building and opening process. Hodge added that the future is bright for the Chevrolet dealership.
“Updated” Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 2 PM Thursday
The severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 2 p.m. today THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT WORTH HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… NORTHERN HOPKINS COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS… DELTA COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS… SOUTHEASTERN LAMAR COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS… * UNTIL 200 PM CDT * AT 112 PM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR COOPER…OR 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF...
Hopkins EMS “Strike Team” Deployed on Seven Day Mission
Hopkins County Emergency Medical Services’ Emergency Response Vehicle, two MICU Ambulances, and five paramedics have responded to a Texas Division of Emergency Management SMA request, otherwise known as a State Medical Activation, to assist in evacuation of certain residents of counties inundated with flood waters around Orange, Texas. The team will be deployed for a seven-day mission. During their deployment, they will be directing,...
Study Ranks Hopkins County 91st in State for Overall Health Outcomes
Out of 240 counties in Texas Hopkins County ranks 91st in overall health outcomes according to a recent report published by a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program. Neighboring Franklin County ranks 15th with Rains at 83, Hunt at 125, Lamar at 199, and Delta at 204. Several factors were noted in the study. Franklin County, according to the report, only outscored Hopkins County on length of life, education percentages and children in...
Wildcats Soccer Defeat Texas High; Face Final Game Showdown for Playoff Berth
The Wildcats’ soccer team took care of Texas High 2-0 Tuesday night at home on Senior Night setting up a big playoff determining match Friday night at Hallsville. The Wildcats got on the scoreboard once in each half. In the first half, the Tigers knocked the ball into their own goal after Wildcat Branden Diosdado sent it toward the net. The Wildcats led 1-0 at the 13:54 mark of the first half. In the second half, Tanner Ramirez...
Lady Cats Soccer Claw Way to Third Place in District with Tuesday Win
The Lady Cats’ soccer team may have punched their ticket to the playoffs with an impressive 2-1 win at Texas High Tuesday night. The game was scoreless at the half but the Lady Cats outscored the Lady Tigers 2-1 in the second half. With one game to go, the Lady Cats jumped over the Lady Tigers into third place in the district standings. They will wrap up the district campaign with a home match against second place Hallsville...
Lady Cats Softball 3-0 in District Following Win Over Texas High
The Lady Cats’ softball team improved their district record to 3-0 with an 8-4 victory over Texas High at Lady Cat Park Tuesday night. The Lady Cats exploded for five runs in the first inning and then held on for the win. Sarah Womack got the pitching win giving up four runs, some of them unearned. As part of the five run first inning, Lady Cat Sadie Stroud hit a two-run homer. Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo added that Hannah...
*UPDATED* Avila Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
March 13, 2016 – Jesus Avila, 39, of Saltillo was arrested Saturday for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child under the age of 14. Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies received a call from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office informing them that Avila, who was accompanied by a child, turned himself in on previous sexual assault incidents. Both Avila and the child voluntarily came to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office to be...
Mapps Trial Set for August
An August trial date has been set for Tilton Joshua Isaiah Mapps, 21, according to the office the Eighth Judicial District Attorney. Mapps is accused of the murder of Jonathan Trahern Young at Pacific Park on June 8, 2015. He is being held in Hopkins County Jail on a $1.5 million bond for murder and two $20,000 bonds for tampering with evidence. He was arraigned before 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt Monday, October 26,...
