SSHS Academic UIL Team Places 2nd at Mt Pleasant Invitational
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat UIL Academic Team traveled to Mt. Pleasant this past weekend, January 26 – 27 and finished 2nd place overall at the Mt. Pleasant Winter UIL Invitational meet. Congratulations to the following students and teams who brought home awards in their events and to all those who participated. Ready Writing Annemarie Gunn 4th Place (Gail Herman – Coach) LD Debate Corban Philo 1st Place &...
Monday February 5th is Last Day to Register to Vote in March Primary
Monday February 5th is the last day to register to vote in the March, 2018 Primary. Early voting begins February 20th with March 2nd the final day for early voting. March 6 is primary election day for Republicans and Democrats. Registered voters over the age of 65 are receiving mailings that allow the voter to request a ballot by mail as the March Primary election season begins. Those requesting ballot by mail may request only the...
Previous Convictions Elevate Charge for Theft under $2500
When the Sulphur Springs Police officer stopped the 1999 Chevy Suburban Monday at 5 p.m., he found $30 in stolen items inside. Those items along with two previous convictions for theft led to the arrest of Mykeya Starlet Payne, 31, of Sulphur Springs. Although a small amount, with the two previous convictions she now faces a State Jail Felony. The arrest also led to her arrest on five previous traffic charges. Payne is in Hopkins...
Mother’s Culture Club “Enchanted Forest” Daddy Daughter Dance is February 3 at Civic Center
Mother’s Culture Club members Morgan Massey Vail and Maci Chester Fowler are part of the planning committee for the Valentine-season “Daddy Daughter Dance” on Saturday February 3, 2018. Admission to the “Enchanted Forest” date night at the Civic Center will include music for dancing, professional photos by Rock Star, a photo booth for casual pictures, refreshments and door prizes. Unicorn rides and face...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 17-23, 2018
January 17th Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 12:34 a.m. Kevin Wood, 30, of Grand Saline, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Shana Earle, 26, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and Possession of a Controlled Substance. At 10:30 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman. Deputies spoke with the...
Winnsboro Police Department Report January 22-28, 2018
Winnsboro Police Department made four arrests, investigated a two vehicle accident, issued 33 citations, wrote 39 warnings, and responded to 120 calls for service during the report period January 22-28, 2018. Karen Carlton, 51, of Pittsburg, was arrested January 22nd for Driving while License Invalid with Previous Convictions. Kristie Isaacs, 39, of Winnsboro, was arrested on January 24th for Possession of Marijuana less than 2oz in a...
Cumby HS VEX Robotics Competition: RESULTS
By Savannah Owens On Saturday, January 27th, 2018, Cumby High School hosted the VEX Robotics Competition. Twenty six teams from eleven school districts around Texas came to compete in the qualifying, and final elimination rounds of the Tournament. Most teams were comprised of 5-6 high school students with a few Jr. high groups. A lot of work goes into the final products. Students plan, build, test, and rebuild their robots in the...
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc Acquires Houston-area Westbound Bank
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas, Jan. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNTY), the holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., announced today the execution of a definitive agreement under which Guaranty will acquire Houston-area Westbound Bank. Pursuant to the agreement, Westbound will be merged with and into Guaranty Bank & Trust. As Guaranty further expands its Texas banking franchise into the...
Yantis Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Sunday night, Hopkins County Criminal Investigators and deputies arrested Justin Dean Cowart, 31, of Yantis, for Attempted Human Trafficking and Criminal Solicitation Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. The arrest at a local discount box store came following a law enforcement response to the guardian of a child. The guardian had met Cowart on line and had been communicating with him. Cowart became interested in the child of the...
