Three Local Men Arrested for Heroin Possession
Three men were arrested following a traffic stop by Hopkins County Deputies Tuesday night on the South Service Road at FM 2653. A search of the vehicle and surrounding area resulted in finding a clear plastic baggy with a brown substance believed to be heroin. The baggy was located on the ground near the passenger side of the suspect’s vehicle. No one admitted to ownership of the narcotics, therefore all three were placed under arrest...
Local Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor
Casey Gween Miles, 22, of Sulphur Springs is in Hopkins County jail after he spoke with investigators at the Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with six (6) counts of Sexual Assault of a Child, a Felony 2 on each count. Advised of his rights when he arrived at the Sheriff’ Office, Miles admitted his sexual activities with a 15-year old minor. The sexual involvement took place in Miles home.
City Council Approve Rates, Fees, Rezoning; Manager Reports Start of Reconstruction on Pampa Street, Completion of Locust Street
Attendance was sparse at the Sulphur Springs City Council meeting Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. All council members and members of city staff attended but few members of the public were present as the council approved on first reading ordinances that set the tax rate and water, sewer, and sanitation fees for the city for the new budget year. The second reading of ordinances establishing a tax increment reinvestment...
State Ranked Lake Ridge Defeats Lady Cats; Locals Face Pleasant Grove Friday
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team took on a tough, strong team on the road and lost a match to talented Mansfield Lake Ridge, 3-0 Tuesday night. Score was 25-15, 25-12 and 25-22. The loss dropped the Lady Cats season record to 16-10. Lake Ridge is now 21-7 according to Max Preps. After the game, Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said Lake Ridge was a tough team but he said playing them was a great experience for the Lady...
Hallsville 16, Wildcats’ Team Tennis 3 as District Play Opens
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad opened district play with a 16-3 loss to Hallsville Tuesday afternoon at the Wildcat Tennis Complex. A mixed doubles match was not played. The Wildcats won three points in boys matches. The Wildcats #1 boys doubles team of Alex Benitez and Jonah Kirkpatrick won their match. #4 boys singles player Blaine Flemens won his match as did #6 boys singles player Waylon Matlock. The Wildcats are now 0-1 in...
Wildcat Football Coordinators Talk Bearcats, Black Knights
Wildcats Offense For Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young, Friday’s 42-21 victory at Sherman was a great way to start the season. He said the team was successful, lots of players got touches and the offense put points on the board. Still Coach Young said the offense still had a lot of work to do. He said he was pleased with the way the running backs ran. Coach Young used Colton Allen, Cason Goodson, Lawrence Worth, Searn...
NETBIO Requests Local Help To Assist South Texas Ranchers in Need
If you’d like to help the Northeast Texas Cattleman’s’ Beef Improvement Organization assist flooded farmers and ranchers in the Southeast Texas area, here is a local donation opportunity sent by Dwyatt Bell, NETBIO President The NETBIO organization is receiving donations and purchasing hay and other items that we are shipping directly to the South Texas Independent Cattlemen in Beaumont and Winnie. Since Friday we...
Game Day: Lady Cats’ Volleyball at Mansfield Lake Ridge; Wildcats’ Team Tennis Begins District
Lady Cats’ volleyball team and the Wildcats’ team tennis squad are competing on this Tuesday game day. The Lady Cats face a big challenge as they travel to Mansfield to face Lake Ridge Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Cats have won six straight matches and they come in with a season record of 16-9. Lake Ridge has three Division I players and they may well be the best team the Lady Cats have faced so far this year. Meanwhile...
Equine Donations Sought to Assist South Texas Hurricane Victims
An effort to acquire horse feed, cattle feed, dog food, vet supplies, vet wrap, fly sprays, antibacterial soap, poultry feed, cat food, OFF insect repellant for humans, and hay is underway on the parking lot at Atwoods. The effort is organized by Martha Hayward, owner of 4X4 Performance Horses, and a realtor. Donations may be dropped off until 5 p.m. today. The items will be taken to individuals in Crosby, Texas who have been...
