Mystery ‘Taco’ Restaurant Coming to the South Broadway Strip
The currently vacant lot between the much anticipated Starbucks, and Domino’s Pizza has found purpose. With other additions like Dairy Queen, the South Broadway ‘Strip’ is filling fast. At peak traffic times congestion can be trying to people traversing I-30 at Broadway. Some residents are concerned about even more traffic coming to the intersection of Broadway and the I-30 Service Roads. All that can be confirmed at...
Monday Forecast
10% chance of patchy drizzle before noon and again after midnight tonight; High; 59; Low: 55 rising to 62 in early morning; Wind: South, 10-15, gusting to 25 mph
New ‘No Left Turn’ Sign Taken Out
A vehicle and its driver took exception to the newly installed No Left Turn Sign positioned at I-30 and Highway 19. The south bound driver decided to turn left across traffic, mowing down the signpole. This maneuver was possible months ago, but now the left turn signal is covered, and the left turn lane eliminated. The driver fled the scene. A picture of the damaged vehicle including the front licence plate was taken and submitted...
Gambling Raid in County Nets Three Arrests; Investigation Continues
When Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies served a warrant for gambling at 1 a.m. Saturday morning at the former Country Boys Gas Station located on Highway 11 E at FM 3019 near Winnsboro, they found 15 to 20 individuals participating in playing computer based programs on slot machines adapted for the programs, according to Corley Weatherford, Investigator for the Sheriff’s Office. Reports had been given to the local...
Franklin County Man Who Shaved Sons’ Hair Sentenced
Daniel Arnold was sentenced to 10 years in the TDCJ for each of three counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence in Franklin County Eighth Judicial Court Friday. The sentences will run concurrently. Arnold, 33, of Mount Vernon, was tried by a Franklin County jury on December 12 and 13 for three counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence. He was found guilty by the jury in 35 minutes. He had previous convictions for methamphetamine and...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Soccer Tourneys Hampered by Cold
The Wildcats’ soccer team opened a Forney tournament Thursday with a 4-1 win against Garland Lakeview Centennial. It was the first win for Nicky Wiggins as Wildcats head soccer coach. The Wildcats got goals from four different players. Angel Tavera opened the scoring, assisted by Gerardo Arellano. Johnathan Alvarez scored the second goal assisted by a corner kick from Tavera. D.J. Abron found the net for the Wildcats third goal....
Satillo Lions Defeat Yantis in Friday Night Win
The Saltillo Lions defeated the Yantis Owls, 66-61 at Kerry Garmon Gym in Saltillo Friday night. The Lions got off to a good start leading 14-8 after one quarter and 28-19 at the half. Saltillo had three double figure scorers: Matt Gurley with 17 points, Mike Simmons with 14 points and Walker McGill with 12 points. Saltillo also got scoring from Lyle Bench with 9, Trevor Moore with 8 and Clayton Jones with 6 points. Saltillo is now...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Remain Undefeated in District
Wildcats 51, Texas High 43 The Wildcats’ basketball team won their third district game without a loss as they outscored Texas High, 51-43 Friday night in Texarkana. The Wildcats also improved to 18-4 for the season. Victor Iwuakor and Ke-Ontae Dunn led the Wildcats with 15 points apiece. Michael Jefferson scored 11. Bryson Lynn had 5 points, Keaston Willis and Dane Ritherford 2 points apiece and Xavier Cork 1 point. The Wildcats...
Saturday Forecast
High: 35 with wind chill between 5 and 15 degrees; Low 15; Wind: North, northwest 5-10
