Hopkins County Records for Feb. 28, 2020
Land Deed Transactions Jose Vargas and Rebecca Vargas to Russell James Schrowang and Sue Ann Schrowang; tract in the Nacogdoches University surveyVelma Faye Henderson Lightfoot, independently and as independent executor for the JW Lightfoot Estate, to Carson Jacob Stephens and Madeline Jane Stephens; tract in the A. Richey surveyBonnie Burtch and Ken Burtch to Danie Jay Burtch, David Todd Burtch, Russell Scott Burtch and Susan Kay...
Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock, NETLA Awards Include Buckles
Earning a commemorative belt buckle is an outward show of success in all kinds of agricultural shows and contests which include livestock and mechanics. A “trophy buckle” is a wearable show of pride for it’s owner, and reflects a tradition of pride in the organization which bestows it. The same is true for the Northeast Texas Livestock Association or NETLA. 4H and FFA youth competitors in the Hopkins County Junior...
Marcus Hill: Helping Build Futures Through 4H and FFA
February 28, 2020 – Businessman and agriculturist Marcus Hill, President of Ag Workers Insurance Company, remains one of the most successful and influential graduates of Sulphur Springs High School, due to his lifelong interest and involvement in 4H and FFA programs for youth. Although he is often in Ft Worth at his business headquarters, he continues to maintain family property in the Yantis area. One of the reasons for his...
3 Hopkins County Residents Jailed On Warrants Alleging Child Sex Offenses
February 28, 2020 – Three people were jailed Thursday on warrants alleging sex offenses involving children, according to arrest reports. Ken Franklin Cabler Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley and Sgt. Brandon Mayes were alerted Ken Franklin Cabler, a wanted man, was at the station. They confirmed the warrant and took the 54-year-old Sulphur Springs man into custody at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 27, according to arrest reports....
Early Voting Concludes Today
Early voting by personal appearance in the Republican and Democratic Primary Elections ends today. Ballots may be cast by Hopkins County voters until 5 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Justice of the Peace 2 Courtroom located inside Hopkins County Courthouse Annex (the Tax/Justices of the Peace offices). As of Thursday evening, 249 voters had cast ballots in the Democratic Primary and 1,625 in the Republican Primary, according to the total voter...
Inmate Accused Of Threatening Jail Staff, Fight While In Custody
A 22-year-old inmate at Hopkins County jail has been accused of making threats toward jail staff and a fight that reportedly occurred while he has been in custody, according to sheriff’s investigators. Jakwaviane Kentrail Goodson Jakwaviane Kentrail Goodson allegedly made death threats to jail staff and Sheriff’s officers sought and obtained warrants for Goodson’s arrest on two charges of obstruction or retaliation....
Wildcats Baseball Team Opens the Regular Season With A Win And A Loss In Rose Classic
The Wildcats Baseball Team opened the regular season Thursday, February 27, with two games in the 29th Annual Rose City Classic at Mike Carter Field in Tyler. The Wildcats opened with a win over district foe Lindale, 10-2 and then lost to host Tyler Lee, 7-2. baseball The win over the Eagles had to feel good to Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack since the Wildcats really struggled against Lindale last season. The Eagles won all three...
3 Jailed In Hopkins County Feb. 26 On Felony Warrants
At least 3 people were booked into Hopkins County jail Wednesday on felony warrants. Carey Lee Brookshire Commerce Police arrested 28-year-old Carey Lee Brookshire of Lone Oak on a Hopkins County warrant. Brookshire was held at a Commerce facility until Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Aaron Chaney and Elijah Fite arrived at 10:37 a.m. Feb. 26 to take custody of him. The deputies transported Brookshire to Hopkins County jail,...
Lady Cats Softball Team Gets Two Losses On First Day Of Tough Allen Tournament Thursday
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo is a firm believer in getting his team ready for district play with a tough pre-district schedule. A good example was day one of the three day 21st Annual Allen Varsity Softball Tournament Thursday. The Lady Cats faced Wylie East and Class 6A Hebron. Wylie East won 7-2 and Hebron won 10-2. The Lady Cats are now 2-6 for the season. In game one, Wylie East went up 1-0 in the top of the first on a...
NETLA, Farm Bureau Host Annual Buyers Luncheon
The annual Northeast Texas Livestock Association Buyers Luncheon, put on by NETLA and sponsored by Farm Bureau, was held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at First Baptist Church. Individuals, civic leaders and business and industry professionals attended because they recognize the value that agriculture brings to the lives of youth in our county. As FFA chapter members in uniform began to serve the delicious prime rib meal, NETLA...
