Area TxDOT Work Planned for Week Beginning January 7, 2019
Jan06

Area TxDOT Work Planned for Week Beginning January 7, 2019

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Jan. 7, 2019. 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...

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Sunday Forecast
Jan06

Sunday Forecast

20% chance of showers late night; High: 65; Low: 56; Wind: South 5-10 mph

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Basketball: Lady Cats Stats in Royse City Loss
Jan05

Basketball: Lady Cats Stats in Royse City Loss

Against Royse City in a 69-53 Lady Cats’ loss on Friday evening (January 4), the Lady Cats were led in scoring by point guard Sadavia Porter who scored 26 points. 15 of those points came during a strong third quarter for the Lady Cats that saw them cut their deficit from 13 to 9 points against the Lady Bulldogs. Porter picked up her fifth foul early in the fourth quarter. Autumn Tanton scored 14 points and had 11 rebounds for a...

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Soccer: Wildcats Defeat Princeton 2-1
Jan05

Soccer: Wildcats Defeat Princeton 2-1

The Wildcats’ soccer team evened their season record at 1-1 with a 2-1 win over Princeton Saturday (January 5) morning in a Princeton tournament. The Wildcats got goals from Isaac Gutierrez and from Alejandro Diosdado. The win wrapped up the Wildcats’ play in the tournament. Next the Wildcats have their home opener Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium against Nevada Community. soccer ball...

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Local Man Arrested for Possession of 10-grams of Meth and More
Jan05

Local Man Arrested for Possession of 10-grams of Meth and More

January 5, 2019 – When Brandon Wayne Pehl, 35, of Sulphur Springs, was stopped by a Sulphur Springs Police officer for a traffic offense, his defensive attitude and shaking hand let the officer to ask consent to search the vehicle. The result was 10-grams of methamphetamine in Pehl’s clothing, 18-grams of THC wax, a handgun, and a misdemeanor amount of marijuana. Brandon Wayne Pehl The methamphetamine was located in...

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Lady Cats Soccer 0-1-1 in Terrell Tournament; Play at Noon Saturday
Jan05

Lady Cats Soccer 0-1-1 in Terrell Tournament; Play at Noon Saturday

Lady Cats Soccer 0, Mesquite Poteet 0 Red Oak 7, Lady Cats Soccer 0 The Lady Cats’ soccer team opened the regular season with a tie and a loss on Friday (January 4) in a Terrell tournament. The Lady Cats fought to a 0-0 tie with Mesquite Poteet Friday afternoon. Lady Cats Coach Joel Bailey said it was a good result for the Lady Cats. Friday evening the Lady Cats ran into a buzz saw in the form of Red Oak. Red Oak took a 7-0 win....

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Lady Cats Lost to #6 Ranked Royse City; Face Lindale Tuesday
Jan05

Lady Cats Lost to #6 Ranked Royse City; Face Lindale Tuesday

The Royse City Lady Bulldogs lived up to their billing as the #6 ranked team in Class 5A as they defeated the Lady Cats’ basketball team, 69-53 Friday evening (January 4) at Royse City in the district opener for both teams. The Lady Cats stayed close to the Lady Bulldogs in the first quarter and trailed only 16-12. Royse City increased their lead to 38-25 at the half. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Bulldogs in the third...

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Wildcats Defeat Princeton; Begin District Play Next Friday
Jan05

Wildcats Defeat Princeton; Begin District Play Next Friday

The Wildcats’ basketball team used a potent offense to build a big lead after three quarters on their way to a 94-84 victory over Princeton in Sulphur Springs Gym Friday night (January 4). The Wildcats were up by 8 at 20-12 after one quarter. By the half, the Wildcats were up by 12 at 44-32. The Wildcats out scored the Panthers, 29-18 in the third quarter and the lead went to 73-50. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta used his bench...

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County Commissioners Meet in Work Sessions Monday, January 7, 2019
Jan05

County Commissioners Meet in Work Sessions Monday, January 7, 2019

Hopkins County Commissioners Plan Work session for Monday, January 7, 2019 at 9 a.m. PLACE: Meeting Room Located On The Third Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX. ORDER OF BUSINESS The Court To Meet With Tom Glosup To  Discuss Maintenance Of County Buildings And The Construction Of The Courtroom Annex Adjacent To The Law Enforcement Center. The Court To Discuss Civic Center Board...

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Saturday Forecast
Jan05

Saturday Forecast

High: 62; Low: 43; Wind: Calm from the South 5 mph

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