Lady Cats Softball Takes Revenge Game Against Hallsville, 3-0
The Lady Cats softball team took advantage of errors committed by Hallsville to win the rematch against the Lady Cats by a score of 3-0. “We took advantage of scoring opportunities,” Coach Carrillo said adding that he thought his team scored at just about every chance they got. The Lady Cats won off of only five hits against Hallsville, but those hits turned in to three runs over the course of the game. Sulphur Springs...
Busy Wildcats and Lady Cats Game Day Features, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Track, Golf and Tennis
With Good Friday coming up Friday, all Wildcats and Lady Cats’ sports activity has been pushed into a very busy Thursday (April 1) game day. The Wildcats Soccer Team takes on District 15-5A champion Longview in a Regional Quarterfinal playoff game at Lindale starting at 7 p.m. The two teams met twice in district play and the Lobos squeaked by the Wildcats, 1-0 in each match. The Wildcats have a season record of 17-10-1 after...
Both Commerce MS Boys Track and Field Teams Win District Meet
While the placement at the Paris Deion Minor Wildcat Relays may not have been what Coach Cameron Warren was hoping for, all is not lost in Tiger town. Head boys track coach Cameron Warren told KSST Radio that both seventh and eighth grade middle school boys track teams won the 12-3A district meets on Monday, Mar. 29. The Commerce 8th grade boys team came in 1st, accumulating 169 points at the district meet. In field events, Daqulon...
Tira News: RSVP For May 1 Birthday Celebration For Yvonne Weir
By Jan Vaughn, Tira correspondent Destri Weir wants to extend an invitation to a birthday celebration honoring Yvonne Weir on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St. in Sulphur Springs. A picnic lunch and cake will be served. Text or call Destri at 940-367-3322 to RSVP. The Tira Cemetery Association Board met on Tuesday, March 30, and made plans for the Tira Homecoming, which will be held on...
Commerce Tigers Track Places Eighth at Paris Deion Minor Wildcat Relays
On Wednesday, Mar. 30, the Commerce Tigers men’s track and field team travelled to Paris to participate in the “Paris” Deion Minor Wildcat Relays. The Tigers track and field team finished with 20 points at the meet, good enough for 8th place at the invitational. In the 3200 M run, Oliver Roberts placed fifth with a time of 10:57. Enrique Morales fared a bit better in the 800 M run, scoring bronze with 2:08:61. The...
Ground Breaking Signals Start Of Construction On Connally Corner
Approximately 45 local dignitaries, business and community members turned out on a windy, lightly overcast Wednesday morning in celebration of the start of construction for Connally Corner, new housing development located just off the downtown square in Sulphur Springs. Connally Corners ground breaking on March 31, 2021 Patrick Chase said he and daughter Carrie Nuckolls and their families have been working to see the project come to...
Terrell Man Sentenced On Indecency Charge
A 41-year-old Terrell man was sentenced Wednesday afternoon, March 31, in the 8th Judicial District Court on an indecency with a child charge. David Joel Dean (HCSO jail photo) David Joel Dean had previously pled guilty to indecency with a child by contact. He also reportedly pled “true” to having a prior felony controlled substance conviction for which he served time in the penitentiary, which increased the range of punishment on the...
Cumby ISD Hosting Three Virtual Community Meetings To Discuss Bond Election
Cumby ISD has scheduled three virtual community meetings in April to discuss the $7.34 million facilities bond proposal and a $600,000 optional bond proposition to improve athletic facilities. Upcoming Community Meetings To give community members a chance to voice any questions or concerns they may have regarding the bond proposals, Cumby ISD has scheduled three community meetings prior to early voting, which starts April 19. The...
North Hopkins Baseball Team Continues on Good Streak With 13-3 Win Over Fruitvale
After a slow start to the season, the North Hopkins Panthers continue to gain momentum. Tuesday, playing at home, the Panthers soundly defeated Fruitvale, 13-3. The Panthers only led 5-3 entering the bottom of the fifth but then they scored 7 runs to put the game out of reach. The run support was more than pitcher Karson Jenkins needed. Jenkins got the win throwing 88 pitches over 6 innings allowing only 4 hits and 3 runs while...
Como Woman Accused Of Improper Photography Or Visual Recording
A 26-year-old Como woman was jailed Tuesday on warrant for improper photography or visual recording without consent, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Lavender assisted investigators in Whitney Lenea Mauldin with the felony warrant at her FM 69 residence. Lavender took her into custody around 2:30 p.m. March 30, 2021, and transported her to Hopkins County jail on the Hunt County charge....
