Lady Cats Golf Finishes Second in Tourney
The Lady Cats Golf Team finished second Monday at a tournament at Twins Lakes Golf Course in Canton sponsored by Martin’s Mill. The Lady Cats shot a team total of 434. The Lady Cats were led by Alissa Sotelo with 100. Jessie Ash shot 104, Morgan Landers had 113 and Emma Lane 117. Lady Cats Golf Coach Chris Owens said he was glad they got the tournament in. It was postponed due to rain last year. He said he had hoped his team...
Wildcats Golf Won Twin Lakes Tournament
The Wildcats Golf Team won a tournament at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Canton Monday. Wildcats Golf Coach Ross Funk said his team shot a 315 score. He called it a good day on a tough golf course in windy conditions. One highlight for the Wildcats was Alex Motes’ first hole in one that he got on the ninth hole. Brody Blackmon finished second in the tournament. The Wildcats have played a lot of golf recently. They also played 54...
Traffic Stop Leads To More Woes For Sulphur Springs Woman
Recently released from Hopkins County Jail after posting bail for multiple charges, Katelin Leann Gumpert, 24, was arrested Monday night as a result of yet another routine traffic stop. The stop occurred around the 300 block of Church Street shortly after 7 p.m. Monday when officers learned of two warrants out for Gumpert that were issued by the Special Crimes Unit. Gumpert was wanted for Possession of Controlled Substance greater...
Reed, Elliot to Retire; Parents Address SSISD School Board
Two parents addressed the Sulphur Springs School Board in support of their children’s teacher during Public Forum at Monday night’s March board meeting. Lindsay Barton spoke in support of her son’s teacher and Denise Campbell addressed the board in support of her daughter’s teacher. Both children are autistic. Both parents praised their child’s teacher for loving their job and loving the children in the classroom. Ms. Barton stated...
Ahh, Spring is in the Air! Time for Weddings! by Johanna Hicks
Ahh, Spring is in the Air! Time for Weddings! If you are the least bit familiar with my educational programming, you are aware that marriage education and diabetes education are a few of my favorite things! (I also like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, but that’s another song!) I’ve received good response for the 2016 spring Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes series thus far, and want to encourage anyone who is interested in...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for County Until 11 AM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 36 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST TEXAS DELTA HOPKINS LAMAR RAINS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF…COOPER…EAST TAWAKONI…EMORY… PARIS…POINT AND SULPHUR SPRINGS. The area is also under a Flash Flood watch this afternoon and...
Winnsboro Police Report for February 29-March 6
Four arrests, a two (2) vehicle motor accident, 152 calls for service, issuing 72 citations and 24 warnings occupied the hours for the Winnsboro Police Department during the seven (7) day period from February 29 to March 6, 2016. On Thursday, March 3rd, a Chevrolet truck was making a left onto East Myrtle Street when a PT Cruiser failed to control speed and struck the truck in the passenger side rear bumper. Arrests included: Kendra...
Business History Month: Just Country
For the past twenty-plus years, the family business “Just Country” has remained exactly that: country handmade decor. DeOnna Watkins is today’s owner of this successful wood-product designer business in Sulphur Springs, Texas which was begun by her parents Don and Linda Gammill. In 2016, Just Country continues to serve new outlets and find new ways to please those who love expressively quaint home decor....
Lady Cats Bats Light Up the Night in First District Win
The Lady Cats Softball Team started district play just like it was any other game this year. This district opener for both teams was moved ahead one day because of threatening weather expected on Tuesday. That when the Lady Cats bats struck like lightning. Going into Monday night’s game, the Lady Cats were hitting an incredible .489 as a team. The Lady Cats’ offense once again was clicking on all cylinders in a 22-7 win at...
Dixon Trial Begins Monday Afternoon
A 12-member jury was picked Monday morning and began hearing opening arguments by 2 p.m. as the trial of Hunter James Dixon opened in the Eighth Judicial District Courtroom in the Hopkins County Courthouse. Dixon was indicted September 23, 2015 on eight counts of sexual assault of a child. He was arrested May 28th at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated sexual assault and continuous sexual assault of two girls under...
