Ten SSHS Band Members Named to All-Region Band
Ten members of the Wildcats’ band, including two freshmen, made the All-Region Band during tryouts held last Friday at North Lamar. Making the list were Celeste Leeds Laliberte on flute, Christian Corona on trumpet, Nathan Braddy, a freshman, on trumpet, Christian Diaz-DeLeon on trombone, Riley Farley on tenor sax, Owen Lee on alto sax, Natalie Cruz on bass clarinet, Zach Phillips, a freshman, on French horn, Carissa Carter on...
Christmas Goody Bags Filled for 140 Meal A Day Recipients
The Hopkins County Marketers Association met at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center on Monday at 11:00 AM to fill Christmas Goody Bags for the 140 Meal A Day Recipients. The Bags were donated by Brookshire’s. Each Marketer brought 140 items to contribute to the bags. The bags will be delivered by the Meal A Day Drivers on Tuesday.
Commissioners Proceed With Refinance, Roof Repair, Resolution
Hopkins County Commissioners considered the authorization of the refinancing of bonds sold in 2007 during their Monday regular session. The refinancing of the bonds will be at a lower rate than when originally sold. Robert Henderson, Managing Director Fixed Income Banking, U S Debt Markets for RBC Capital Markets, LLC is working with commissioners in the refinance effort. Also during the meeting, they continued to work on a contract...
Lindsey Arrested for Burglary of Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder
Cumby Police recognized Naka Dean Lindsey, 35, of Cumby Saturday at 2:10 p.m. as he was driving on West Main Street in Cumby. Officer Ray Embro knew a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder had been issued for Lindsey. He is being held in Hopkins County Jail on $500,000 bond. Investigator Corley Weatherford of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office filed for the warrant following his investigation of an...
Three Winnsboro Residents Arrested for Possession
Just after midnight Monday morning, a passenger car was stopped for running a stop sign at the intersection of State Highway 11E and FM 269. The driver and two occupants of the auto were asked to step out of the vehicle. In the grass near where the female was standing was a small black and purple case containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The three denied ownership of the case and contents. Arrested were...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Win Tournaments; Lady Cats Open District Play Tuesday
Saturday was Championship Saturday for Sulphur Springs. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams won tournament titles, as both came out on top in all four games they played. Wildcats 55, Peaster 44 The Wildcats defeated Peaster, 55-44 Saturday afternoon to take first place in a Nacogdoches Central Heights tournament. The Wildcats hit 12 three-point baskets. Earlier the Wildcats downed Newton, 77-53 Thursday, Laneville...
Six Wildcat Football Players Earn Academic All-State Honors
Six Wildcats’ football players earned Academic All-State Honors. Receiver D.J. Hall and linebacker Easton Silman made the Second Team. Four offensive linemen, Jessy Darrow, Richard Green, Gideon Gregory and Logan Pierce, were Honorable Mention selections. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens, who announced the team, said this is a great honor to be recognized as an Academic All-State Football Player. He added these young men are...
Wildcats Win in Double Overtime; Lady Cats Defeat Edgewood; Both Play in Tournament Championships
Wildcats 62, Center 57 (double overtime) The Wildcats’ basketball team qualified for the final game at a Nacogdoches Central Heights tournament with a thrilling double overtime win over Center, 62-57 Friday night. The game ended up in a 49-49 tie after regulation and 53-53 after the first overtime before the Wildcats outscored Center 9-4 in the second overtime to win. Victor Iwuakor battled foul trouble but still led the...
