Wildcat Football Coordinators Set Sights on Texas High; A Look Back at Marshall
Wildcats Offense Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said he just hated how the Friday night game at Marshall finished after what he called a great first half. During the first half, Coach Young said the Wildcats executed their running game and the quick passing game and were making plays. He said early, back Colton Allen had a couple of big runs that made the Mavericks change their philosophy on defense. They actually backed...
Wildcat Marching Band Finished 6th at Mineola Monday
The Wildcats Marching Band went to its second contest of the season Monday at Mineola and again made the finals. Band Director Charles McCauley said it was a hot day, perhaps the hottest he can remember for a contest. It was the second year for the Mineola contest and McCauley said it was well run and the venue was great. He said the field was nestled into surrounding woods. The field included bands from strong programs such as Canton...
Fields of Faith Wednesday Night at Prim Stadium
The local Fellowship of Christian Students is sponsoring an event called Fields of Faith Wednesday evening at Gerald Prim Stadium. Guest speaker will be Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta. Christian athlete and student groups are sponsoring the events at stadiums all over the country. Gates open at The Prim at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens says he has been involved with...
Game Day: Lady Cat Volleyball; Wildcat Team Tennis; District for Wildcat and Lady Cat Cross Country
We have Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country, Lady Cats Volleyball and Wildcats Team Tennis on this Tuesday game day. The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams are competing in the district cross country meet this game day Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant. The top three teams will advance to the regional meet. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks expects to compete with Hallsville and Mt. Pleasant for the district championship on both...
Manhunt Ends With Two in Hunt Count Jail
The chase began with DPS attempting to make a traffic stop on an auto in Hunt County but it ended around 10:06 p.m. Monday night following a manhunt in Hopkins County. According to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, a DPS trooper initiated in Hunt County what was hoped to be a traffic stop but resulted in a chase that ended at the 112-mile marker on I-30 in Hopkins County. The two men in the vehicle wrecked their vehicle and fled the scene on foot....
Winnsboro Police Report October 2-8, 2017
Winnsboro Police Department made three arrests, responded to 216 calls for service, issued 59 citations, and wrote 84 warnings during the report period October 2-8, 2017. Cody Ellis, 27, of Winnsboro was arrested October 4th for disorderly conduct. Alexander Ferguson, 26, of Winnsboro was arrested October 7th for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less than 28-grams and Possession of Marijuana more than 4 oz but less...
Red Ribbon Week Set as SSISD Board Meets
Sulphur Springs ISD will observe Red Ribbon Week activities October 23-27 according to information given the SSISD Board Monday night during their regular October session.. The week is dedicated to reminders to abstain from drug use. The board also approved changing student holiday/teacher preparation day on the school calendar from Monday, April 9 to Monday, April 2 due to a change in the State testing calendar. Robin Vaughn was...
Local Man Arrested on Indictments for Delivery of Marijuana
Following a lengthy investigation by the local Special Crimes Unit, Melvin Williams, 60, 0f Sulphur Springs was arrested Monday for two counts of Delivery of Marijuana. Both are a State Jail Felony. Williams’ warrants were a result of indictments.
Two Who Fled Local Law Enforcement and DPS Monday Afternoon Captured Around 10 p.m. Monday
According to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, the two men sought by local law enforcement are now in custody. The pair was sought in a manhunt following an accident at the 112 mile-marker on I-30. One resident stated that the auto was being towed away when they passed the location and it looked like the vehicle had rolled over. The search ended when the second man was captured around 10:06 p.m. Monday night. The first had been captured shortly...
