Youth Livestock Projects Validation Dates
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR The mission of the youth livestock validation program is to promote a positive youth development environment focused on ensuring rules for livestock exhibition are being followed under the supervision of County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers. This helps to foster integrity, virtues, and values of youth and families. The purpose of...
Fort Worth Man Arrested On Assault Warrant, Arkansas Woman For Marijuana Possession
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde stopped a Toyota Camry for speeding on Interstate 30 near mile marker 120 around 1 p.m. Friday. A Forth Worth man was arrested on a felony assault warrant and an Arkansas woman was jailed for marijuana possession, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Jaron Lakwan Hill Ugalde reported smelling a marijuana odor coming from the Toyota Camry as he contacted...
Wood County Sheriff’s Office Report For Sept. 2-8, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Sept. 2-8, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 6Shots Fired: 3Alarm: 14 Suspicious Activity: 31Animal Complaint: 10 Terroristic Threat: 1Arrest/Warrant Service: 10 Theft: 10Assault: 2Traffic Hazard: 2Criminal Mischief: 2 Traffic Stop with Arrest: 1Criminal Trespass: 12 Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: 1Disturbances/Disputes: 18 Welfare Check: 18Fraud: 1 911...
Dispatch Protocols, New System Discussed at VFD Chiefs Meeting
Dispatch protocols and system were central topics discussed recently during the first meeting conducted between volunteer fire department chiefs and county officials since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. Dispatch Protocols Hopkins County Fire Department Chief Andy Endsley said one reason the meeting was called at the EOC/training center at the sheriff’s office instead of its usual location at Hopkins County Fire Station...
New, Refurbished Gear & Equipment Available To Volunteer Fire Departments
Hopkins County reimburses the volunteer fire departments for their vehicle insurance and fuel costs, provides workers comp if a member is injured on a call and provides them with monthly stipends. The VFDs are dependent on community donations to pay for upkeep, maintenance, protective gear and equipment, and operations. Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley pointed out that the county’s 11 volunteer fire departments haven’t had the...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Plays 4 Short Matches During Home Scrimmage Saturday
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner knew she had scheduled some strong teams for her Lady Cats to scrimmage Saturday, September 12, at home. The Lady Cats had trouble with former district foe Greenville but held their own during short sessions with Forney and Princeton. volleyball The Lady Cats opened the day by winning a set against Princeton before the Lady Panthers took a set to even things out. Next the Lady Cats dropped two...
Wildcats Team Tennis Gets Road Win At Greenville, 13-6
Utilizing its’ strong girls group, the Wildcats Team Tennis Squad got a 13-6 non-district road win at Greenville Friday night, September 11. The ladies won all six of their singles’ matches, two out of three of their doubles’ matches and of course, contributed to the mixed doubles win. tennis After doubles’ matches, the Wildcats only led 4-3. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez noted that in two of the lost...
Wildcats Football Team Has First Contact Session At Intrasquad Scrimmage Saturday Morning
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said it’s usual for the defense to be ahead of the offense at this point in the season, as the Wildcats had their first regular contact session in pads at an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday morning, September 12, on the practice field outside the Multipurpose Building. Wildcats logo Still Coach Owens found things to like on offense and defense. The number one varsity defense forced the number one...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of September 14, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 14, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Wanted Teen Located On Gilmer Street
A wanted teen was located on Gilmer Street and taken into custody early Saturday morning. No HCSO jail photo available for Aaron Jahmal Antonio Dixon Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Matt Glenn reported seeing Aaron Jahmal Antonio Dixon around 1:30 a.m. Sept. 12, 2020, on Gilmer Street on Celebration Plaza. Aware of a warrant issued for the man’s arrest, Glenn contacted Dixon. The officer reported smelling an alcoholic beverage odor...
