Local Woman Assaults Peace Officer
When Sulphur Springs Police arrived at a residence on Weaver Drive regarding a welfare/personal safety concern, Tammy Rene McWilliams, 47, became very combative. Multiple attempts were made to check on the welfare of McWilliams and her roommate. McWilliams charged officers and assaulted one officer causing bodily injury. While attempting to secure McWilliams in handcuffs, she resisted and fought with officers. She remained belligerent...
Wildcats Defeat John Tyler in Bi-District; Face Midlothian in Friday Area Game at Forney
The Wildcats appeared to be getting into some trouble late in their bi-district game with John Tyler Tuesday night (February 19) at Wills Point. The Wildcats had just turned the ball over and the Lions trailed by just 6 points, 56-50 with 2:35 left in the fourth quarter. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta sensed he had to do something to slow down John Tyler so he took a time out. The Wildcats seemed to regain their composure after the...
Winnsboro Police Report February 11-17, 2019
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, answered 108 calls for service, issued 25 citations, and wrote 39 warnings during the report period February 11-17, 2019. There were no accidents reported during the week. Chance Addicks, 18, of Winnsboro, was arrested February 16th for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone; Possession of Marijuana less than or equal to 2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone;...
Soccer Coaches Review Tuesday Losses to Mount Pleasant
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton Shares His Thoughts on 1-0 Road Loss at Mount Pleasant Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton has now seen the always strong Mount Pleasant soccer team up close and he came away impressed as the Tigers defeated the Wildcats 1-0 at Mount Pleasant Monday night (February 18). The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday night but was moved up a day due to concerns with Tuesday’s weather forecast. Coach...
Carrillo Comments on Lady Cats Tuesday Win
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said he knew Mineola was a good team when he scheduled them. The Lady Cats had their closest game of the young season defeating the Yellowjackets, 6-2 at Lady Cat Park Monday afternoon (February 18). The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday night but was moved up because of concerns with Tuesday’s weather. Coach Carrillo liked that his team had a face a good left handed pitcher. He...
Game Day: Wildcats Enter Playoffs Tonight Against John Tyler
The Wildcats’ basketball team enters the playoffs on this game day Tuesday (February 19). The #4 ranked Wildcats, District 15-5A’s number one seed, will be taking on John Tyler, District 16-5A’s fourth place team, in a bi-district game at Wills Point at 7 p.m.. The Wildcats were a perfect 10-0 in district play and they are 24-8 for the season. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta says John Tyler is not your typical #4...
Sulphur Springs All-Sports Banquet is Being Eliminated to be Replaced by Individual Sports Format
Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens announced in a letter Tuesday (February 19) that the annual Sulphur Springs Wildcat All-Sports Banquet is going away to be replaced by gatherings for individual sports. In the letter, Coach Owens said the All Sports Banquet has become extremely long adding attempts to shorten the program have made people feel rushed and unable to properly recognize athletes and their...
Sulphur Springs UIL Academic Team Earns 2nd at Hallville Meet
The SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team travelled to Hallsville this past Saturday, February 16. As a team, our Wildcat UILers earned 2nd place overall at the Hallsville High School Invitational Meet. Congratulations to the following students and teams who brought home awards in their events. Ready Writing Annmarie Gunn 1st Place (Gail Herman – Coach) Computer Science Brayden Fisher 1st Place (Matt Wilder...
