Saltillo Lady Lions Softball Wins District Championship
Saltillo’s softball team scored efficiently and often to get a big 17-2 win over Yantis on Tuesday, Apr. 20. The win clinched the district 17-1A championship for the Saltillo Lady Lions. The game started out slow for both teams at Winnsboro Citi Field, as neither team managed to score a run in the first inning. That changed in a big way in the second inning. Saltillo exploded for nine runs in the second inning to make it 9-0...
Lady Cats Softball Clinch 15-5A Co-District Championship
The Lady Cats bats came alive early and often as Sulphur Springs cruised to a 16-0 victory on Senior Night over the Pine Tree Lady Pirates on Tuesday, Apr. 20. The win gives the Lady Cats softball team a share of the 2021 District 15-5A District Championship. Five Seniors were honored Tuesday night; 2B Matti Smith, 1B Nylah Lindley, #12 Braylea Brewer, DP/RF Addison DeSmet, RF/CF Grace Magnuson, and #25 Katelyn Shields. Coach David...
Chamber Connection, April 21, 2021: Community Is Coming Back To Life With Many Events Slated
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Springtime in Texas – if there’s a better time to enjoy life, I’m not sure what it is. We are thankful to be experiencing the community coming back to life with events. Hopefully, you made it out to Saturday’s Spring Market on Main Street, hosted by the Downtown Business Alliance. There was a nice turnout for the vendors who were selling plants, home décor, clothing,...
NETCS Rehearses Gospel and Spirituals for Concert June 12,13
For more than 20 years, Carol Allen has directed the 100-voice choir made up of singers from all over NE Texas, putting on two concerts per year (except during 2020) Carol Allen is always glad to see returning singers, even if they are just returning to report on the choir! Carol welcomed me when I walked into the rehearsal hall on April 19 and encouraged me to take a seat among the altos and sing with them. While I didn’t stay...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report April 12-18, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of April 12-18, 2021, included the following activity: Arrests Winnsboro Police Department badge Troy Payne, 48 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on April 12, 2021, for Possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance.Amanda Ruff, 35 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on April 13, 2021, for Possession of 4 grams or more...
2 Women Arrested After Xanax, Methamphetamine Found In Motel Room
Two women were arrested on controlled substance charges after Xanax and methamphetamine were found in the motel room with them and one woman’s young children. Child Protective Services personnel were contacted to take custody of the kids, deputies alleged in arrest reports. Natalie Latrese Alzidi (Henderson County jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were made aware 38-year-old Natalie Latrese Alzidi of...
2 Jailed On Parole Warrants
Two people were jailed on parole warrants on Monday evening, according to arrest and jail reports. South Broadway Street Arrest Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cameron Robinson reported making an investigative stop on the Chevrolet Silverado pickup on South Broadway Street just south of Walmart, in reference to a theft reported at Walmart, according to arrest reports. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Shana Leanne Earle of...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Sex Crimes Against A Child
A 32-year-old Sulphur Springs man remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday in lieu of $150,000 bond on two warrants alleging sex crimes against a child, according to arrest and jail reports. Sulphur Springs Police Det. Sgt. David Gilmore took Shannon Bryan Quinn into custody 2:15 p.m. April 19, 2021, at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and booked into jail at 3:53 p.m. on warrants accusing him of aggravated sexual assault of a...
2 Rezoning Requests Receive Approval Of Planning And Zoning Commission
Two rezoning requests received the approval of the City Of Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening, and will now be recommended to Sulphur Springs City Council for consideration. South Hillcrest Drive Larry and Linda Evans asked that their property at 1340 South Hillcrest Drive be rezoned from single family to heavy commercial to better fit the existing uses and potential use of the 0.9-acre property along the...
A Dozen Wildcats Make All-District Soccer Team
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton has released a list of 12 Wildcats who made the District 15-5A All-District Team including 2 superlatives. Senior David Moreno was chosen by the district’s coaches at Midfield Player of the Year. Freshman midfielder Alex Yanez was named Co-Newcomer of the Year. Wildcats selected to the All-District 1st Team include senior forward Omar Hernandez, senior midfielder Alejandro Diasdado and senior...
