Wednesday Forecast
90% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High 66; Low 54; Wind: Southeast becoming west, southwest around 5 mph
Wildcat Tuesday Game Reset to Friday 2 p.m. Following Rainout
The Wildcats’ baseball game at Mount Pleasant scheduled for Tuesday night (March 27) at 7 p.m. has been postponed due to rain. The game will be rescheduled for Wednesday if it is dry enough but most likely it will be reset for Friday at 2 p.m. The Wildcats are also scheduled to have a home game against Greenville Thursday (March 29) at 7 p.m. The Wildcats are 3-0 in district play and 10-7 for the season. They have won seven...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 14-20, 2018
Report Summary: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 3; Burglaries: 4; Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 7; Suspicious Vehicles: 11; Suspicious Persons: 8; Alarms: 5; Harassment: 2; Criminal Trespass: 2; Scams: 2; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 32; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 8; Assaults: 2; Fires: 1; Noise Complaints: 3; Disputes: 2; Arrest/Warrant Services: 6; Reckless Drivers: 6; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 1;...
North Hopkins Receives 2nd at Academic UIL
On Wednesday the 21st the North Hopkins High School competed at the district academic UIL meet, hosted at Martins Mill. North Hopkins received 2nd place and is proud to announce that they had seven students qualify to compete at the Regional UIL meet. The following students qualified for Regionals that will be on April 13th and 14th: Rachel Stanley 3rd place informative speaking and 1st place in Lincoln Douglas Debate, Samuel Stanley...
Saltillo: Track, Baseball Updates
The Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions participated in the Ferrel Wright Relays at Alba Golden last Thursday. For the Lions, Trevor Moore was first in the 800-meters, fourth in the 400-meters, sixth in the high jump and was a part of the Lions’ 4 X 400-meter relay team that finished third. Hendrick Rios was first in the 1600-meter run, sixth in the 400-meter run and was also part of the third place 4 X 400-meter relay team. Matthew...
Wildcat, Lady Cat Golf Continue Tournament Play
Chris Owens on Wildcats Golf Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens got what he’s been waiting for at just the right time Monday (March 26) as his Wildcats’ golf team played their best so far this season with their district tournament coming up next week. The Wildcats shot 310 and finished third at the All Saints Invitational at Cascades Golf Course in Tyler Monday. Coach Owens said the golf course was nice and he added there...
Game Day: Wildcats at Mt Pleasant…Maybe
At last report, the game is still on in Mount Pleasant between the Wildcats’ baseball team and the Tigers on this Tuesday (March 27) game day. Plans still call for a JV contest at 4 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m. There is a fairly good chance of rain for Mount Pleasant this evening. An opportunity to play the game Monday night was not taken. The Mount Pleasant coach reportedly wished to keep the game on Tuesday...
John Noe, Sr.
John Noe Sr., age 82 of Quitman, passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2018 in Quitman,TX. He was born on July 1st, 1935 in Wood County to Hugh Noe and Palma (King) Noe. On February 15, 1963 John married Wanda Cower. He was a retired Non-Commissioned Officer of the Texas National Guard’s 49th Armored Division, and worked with Wood County, Texas Precinct 4 maintenance for many years until his recent retirement from that organization. John...
Tony Wayne Brown
Tony Wayne Brown, age 62 of Pickton, passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on December 9th, 1955 in Pittsburg to Elmer Ottis Brown and Bobbie Nell (Attaway) Brown. Tony was a Meter Tester/Field Security officer serving the Wood County Electric Cooperative. He enjoyed his Church home, Spur On Ministries in Mineola, as well as serving as a Wood County Reserve Deputy and member of the Wood County Sheriff’s Posse....
