Winnsboro Police Report for January 23-29, 2017
One arrest made, three accidents worked, 115 calls for service answered and 33 citations and 33 warnings were written during the Winnsboro Police Department Report Period, January 23-29, 2017. Jason Williams, 29, of Irving, was arrested on two (2) Dallas County Warrants on Sunday, January 29th. On Monday, January 23, at 8:08 a.m. a minor two vehicle accident in the 500 block of West Broadway resulted in no injuries. Thursday, January...
Como-Pickton ISD Bingo Night Set For This Saturday
The annual Como-Pickton ISD/PTO Bingo Night has been set for Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at 6 pm in the Como-Pickton school cafeteria. A bingo card for the entire night will be $10 and $0.50 for additional cards. Foods such as Dominos pizza, nachos, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches will be available for purchase.
Game Day: Basketball, Soccer
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams face big challenges against Texas High on this Tuesday game day. The Wildcats will play the Tigers from Texarkana in Wildcats Gym. The freshman game is at 5 p.m., the JV game is at around 6:15 p.m. with the varsity game starting at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity is 7-1 in district play and 22-5 for the season. The Wildcats are in second place just a game behind Mt....
Lions Club Meets to Discuss Hoop Dreams
The weekly meeting of the Sulphur Springs Lions Club was held at Pizza Inn on Tuesday 12:00pm. Lions Club members coach the Hoop Dreams teams. The next Hoop Dreams game will be Monday February 6th at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School Gym. Games will be played from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Feb. 13 and Feb. 20 at 829 Bell St. An awards ceremony will be held Feb. 20, with participation medals awarded to students. Parents or...
Kid’s Trout Fishing Day Saturday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Peavine Pinon Pool
On Saturday February 4′, 201 7, at Buford Park Peavine Pinion Pool, located behind the Civic Center, the Larry Buster Memorial Sulphur Springs Kids’ Trout Fishing Day will take place. The event, which is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Division, the City of Sulphur Springs, local merchants, civic organizations and many individual contributors, will run from 10:00...
Firemen and Law Enforcement Set Saturday Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Fellow Firefighter
A Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Steven Vickery will focus on cost of living expenses while he is in need of a transcatheder procedure and possibly a second open heart surgery or a heart transplant. The breakfast will be from 8 a.m. until noon at Fire Station #20 (Hopkins County’s central fire station), 1286 South Texas Street (next to UPS). Vickery was a fireman for nine years until his health forced him to and early end of...
Soccer Coaches Not Surprised, Excited as Teams Play First District Game; Game Two Tuesday
Lady Cats Soccer Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon was not surprised that Friday night’s district opener against Pine Tree at home required play beyond regulation. The Lady Cats won 1-0 in overtime on a goal by Payton Pierce after a corner kick. Coach DeLeon said Pierce got an inside position and used her whole body to deflect the ball into the net. Early in the game, Pierce had hit the goal post with a shot. The Lady Cats...
Basketball Coaches Review Game Strategy, Ready for Tuesday Night Games
Cipoletta on Wildcats Marshall Win Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said Marshall tried to use a slow down strategy against the Wildcats Friday night in Marshall. It seemed to work in the first half as the Wildcats held only a 2 point lead, 28-26, at the break. Coach Cipoletta said the Mavericks also went small during the game utilizing their guards. He said the Wildcats defense in the third and fourth quarter was a key to...
24 Schools, 330 Lifters at SSHS Powerlifting Meet; Wildcats Finish Second
From all accounts, the Sulphur Springs Powerlifting Meet was a big success Saturday. The meet drew 24 schools and 330 lifters making it one of the largest in the state according to Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter. Coach Jeter expressed his thanks to all those who attended and to those that worked tirelessly to make it happen. The meet was certainly a success for the local lifters. The Wildcats finished second, just one point...
SSISD Takes Step Toward District of Innovation
Monday at 11:30 a.m., the Sulphur Springs School Superintendent Michael Lamb expressed his thanks and appreciation for the SSISD Board of trustees. He called them a great team with whom to work. He presented gifts from the various campuses to recognize school board members during School Board Appreciation Month. The board approved resolutions designating SSISD as a District of Innovation. Districts in Texas may apply to be a District...
