Pilot Club Juggles Annual Fundraiser, Hoop Dreams, Nominations for Caregiver of the Year, Members Drive
During February, the busy members of Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs are inviting you to share their newest projects; the Hoop Dreams Basketball League, the selection of a Caregiver of the Year and the annual Fundraiser fun and music event! All the events take place during February 2020. And in addition, they’re currently seeking energetic new members to join them in the mission of Pilot Club International; to influence positive...
Quitman Resident Jailed On Hopkins County Warrant
Justin Dale Friddle, 38, of Quitman was arrested at 3:28 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 500 block of South Davis Street on a Wood County warrant for violating bond or protective order two or more times within 12 months, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman noted in arrest reports. Public record of Protective Order Filed Police were dispatched to the location in reference to a warrant service for Wood County. A records check confirmed the...
Two Picked Up In Titus County On Hopkins County Warrants
Two people were picked up from Titus County jail, where they were held after being arrested on Hopkins County warrants, according to sheriff’s reports. Shawnda Jean Bellamy, 38, of Talco was taken into custody at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28, at Titus County jail by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite. She as booked on a warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group...
Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Stealing Meat From Main Street Store
A 33-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was accused Tuesday afternoon of stealing meat from a Main Street store. Shelby Jo Williamson Shelby Jo Williamson allegedly concealed two packages of meat in her purse and walked out of the grocery store without paying for the food. A manager at Cash Saver reportedly followed the woman out of the store. He told her to come back in with the stolen meat, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman...
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team Gets Big Win Over Yantis
The Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team got a runaway victory over Yantis Tuesday, January 28, 56-9. Miller Grove ISD Hornet The Lady Hornets led 16-2 after one quarter, 31-6 at the half and 42-9 after three quarters. Miller Grove outscored Yantis, 14-0 in the final period. For the Lady Hornets, Harli Watson led all scorers with 22 points. Jorja Bessonett and Lauren Bullard scored 11 points each. Lainy Burnett had 8 points....
State Ranked Saltillo Lady Lions Dominate Another District Foe Tuesday Evening
The #13 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team proved again to be much too talented for a district foe Tuesday evening, January 28, winning 84-6 over Union Hill at Kerry Garmon Gym in Saltillo. The Lady Lions shut out Union Hill for three of the four periods. Union had a 6 point third quarter. The Lady Lions improved to 7-0 in district play and 25-7 overall. For the Lady Lions, Allie Lane topped all scorers with 15 points. Jocelyn...
State Ranked Royse City Stays Unbeaten in District With Home Win Over Lady Cats Basketball Team Tuesday
The Royse City Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team, ranked #10 in Class 5A, got off to a good start at home Tuesday night, January 28, and remained unbeaten in district play with a 54-29 win over the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats managed only a single basket in the first quarter as they fell behind, 13-2 after the first quarter. The deficit grew at halftime to 27-14. The Lady Bulldogs pushed their lead to 46-21 after three quarters. Both teams...
The Wildcats Basketball Team Defeats Royse City On The Road, 69-43 Tuesday Night
The Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #9 in Class 5A, steadily built a lead throughout their game Tuesday night, January 28, at Royse City winning 69-43. The Wildcats led 18-13 after one quarter buoyed by four three-point baskets by sharpshooting senior Grayson McClure. Senior Day Day Hall took over in the second quarter scoring 10 points as the Wildcats increased their lead at the half, 37-24. Senior Cameron Kahn joined Hall and...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Sees Defensive Mistakes Turn Into Goals In 5-2 Loss At Pleasant Grove
Often in soccer, defensive miscues result in goals for the opposition. That was the case for the Lady Cats Soccer Team Tuesday night, January 28, as Pleasant Grove took advantage of Lady Cats defensive mistakes to take a 5-2 win at home. Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said the Lady Cats made two defensive mistakes in the first half. The Lady Hawks quickly scored two more goals to start the second half. Then, the Lady Cats looked like...
SSHS Band Director Spencer Emmert Comments on All-Region Concert and Winter Guard Competition
Wildcat Band Director Spencer Emmert said Sulphur Springs was one of two schools that sent so many students to the All-Region Band Clinic and Concert over the weekend (January 17-18) that they had to use a bus to get students to Mount Pleasant. 19 Wildcat Band members qualified for All-Region Band in competition back in December. Emmert said clinicians at the Mount Pleasant event were Phillip L. Clements, Director of Bands and...
