Cumby PD: Fort Worth Man Arrested On Firearm Charge
A 31-year-old Fort Worth man was arrested in Hopkins County with a firearm, according to arrest reports. Cumby Police Lt. Paul Robertson reported stopping a Kia Rio at 11:20 p.m. March 4, 2021 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 110 for a traffic violation. Robertson said he discovered a firearm in a Ladarius Stokes’ waistband while conducting a roadside investigation, and that Stokes was a felon with prior convictions for...
5 Jailed Thursday On Warrants
At least five people were jailed Thursday and two on Wednesday in Hopkins County on warrants, according to arrest reports. Staci Lynn Burkham (HCSO jail photo) Staci Lynm Burkham was taken into custody at 4 p.m. Thursday at Hopkins County Courthouse and escorted by Courtney Steward to Hopkins County jail, where the 48-year-old Lone Oak woman was held on a Feb. 25, 2020 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled...
North Hopkins Baseball Team Takes Two Losses in Quitman Thursday
The North Hopkins Panthers came out on the short end of two baseball games Thursday (March 4) dropping games to Linden-Kildare, 11-1 and to host Quitman, 6-0. The Panthers managed only one hit against Linden-Kildare. Carson Mathis had a single Robert Perry had the Panther’s RBI scoring Dakota Smith. The Panthers did draw 8 walks. Smith took the pitching loss going the first 2 2/3 innings allowing 8 hits and 6 earned runs while...
Lady Cats Golf Team Takes 3rd Place at Tempest Golf Club as Senior Mariam Tran Wins Tourney
Lady Cat senior golfer Mariam Tran finished first and the Lady Cats took third place at a tournament Thursday, Mar. 4 at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater. Tran shot an even par 72 to win medalist honors. Lady Cats Golf Coach Whitney Spigener said the weather was beautiful adding that the Lady Cats had awesome scores taking third place as a team. They trailed only Tyler Legacy and Longview. Coach Spigener said sophomore MyKylie Meador...
Sulphur Springs Mayor Recognizes Texas History Month
Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers, known locally for his passion for genealogy and history, this week took during the regular City Council meeting to recognize the significance of the day to Texas and encouraged citizens to join him in celebrating Texas’ historical past. “It is imperative that the citizens of the great State of Texas make every effort to preserve, protect and promote the diversified and cultural history...
Wildcats Soccer Team Pours in the Goals in 8-2 Win Over Texas High Thursday
The Wildcats Soccer Team scored 5 unanswered first half goals and then cruised to an 8-2 district win over Texas High Thursday night (March 4) at Gerald Prim Stadium. Omar Hernandez had a hat trick scoring three of the Wildcats first four goals. David Moreno also had an early goal for the Wildcats. Garrett Robinson’s goal was the fifth and last one for the first half. In the second half, Alex Yanez, Jorge Santacruz and Uriel...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Rallies in Second Half to Defeat Texas High 4-2 on the Road
The Lady Cats Soccer Team used a strong second half to defeat Texas High in a district game, 4-2 in Texarkana Thursday night (March 4). The Lady Cats trailed 2-1 at halftime but scored three unanswered goals in the second half to get the big win. Haylee Shultz scored the Lady Cats’ first and last goal of the night. Rebekah Stanley scored the first two goals in the second half. The win was the Lady Cats’ second of the week...
Wildcats Baseball Team Gets Into the Win Column Splitting Two Games Thursday at Wylie East
The Wildcats Baseball Team split two games in the Wylie East Raider Classic tournament on Thursday (March 4). The Wildcats held on to defeat North Forney, 6-5 and then just came up short, 3-2 against host Wylie East. Against the Falcons, the Wildcats scored 3 runs in the top of the third to go ahead, 5-3. North Forney scored twice in the bottom of the fourth but the Wildcats held on to take the four inning game. Hayden Hurst got the...
Lady Cats Softball Team Loses Pitchers’ Duel and Then Bounces Back at Canton Tournament Thursday
The Lady Cats Softball Team split a pair of games on the first day of a Canton tournament Thursday (March 4). The Lady Cats lost a 1-0 heartbreaker in a pitchers’ duel with Royse City and then were ahead 7-1 against Mineola when the lights went out in the top of the fifth inning. Lady Cat Crimson Bryant deserved a better fate. She took the pitching loss against Royse City throwing 7 innings allowing 5 hits and 1 run while...
