Winter is a Good Time to Visit Cooper Lake State Park
According to Steve Killian, Park Complex Supervisor at Cooper Lake State Park, Winter brings a unique experience for people who visit the park. In January, seven programs are offered which focus on family and learning about our natural world. Local fishermen as well as kids will be interested in an all-day Trout Fishing Day on Saturday January 25, 2020. Admission to the park is always just $5 per adult, and kids 12 and under are always admitted free. There is no cost to participate in the trout fishing event, and no fishing license is required during the hours of the hours of the event.
This Saturday January 18, there’s an archery event and on the afternoon of Sunday January 19, there’s a guided Walk n Talk for education, fun and great outdoor exercise. All programs are free with paid entrance fees. and year-round, the South Sulphur Unit of Cooper Lake State Park also offers Equestrian Trails for horseback riders and campers.
Contact the Ranger Station at Cooper Lake State Park by calling 903-945-5256 South Sulphur Unit, or phone 903-395-3100 for the Doctor’s Creek Unit.
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Lady Cats Soccer Gets First Win
Lady Cats Soccer Team Gets First Win of Season Splitting Pair of Tourney Games in Terrell Thursday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team was involved in a pair of 1-0 games on Thursday (January 16) on the first day of the Terrell Tiger Winter Blast Tournament.
In the opener, the Lady Cats defeated Athens, 1-0. Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said his team had a tough first half but then came out in the second half and started moving the ball and creating chances. As a result, the Lady Cats scored a goal. Rebekah Stanley scored the unassisted goal. Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats would have scored at least three more goals but were unlucky. He said he was proud of the way the Lady Cats came out in the second half and resolved the game.
In the tournament late game, the Lady Cats lost a 1-0 match to host Terrell. Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats got off to a bad start and gave up a goal during the first 15 minutes of the game. He said other than that, the Lady Cats controlled the game. He said they came out in the second half and had some mistakes in the defensive end but other than that they kept possession of the ball during the last 20 minutes of play but could not put the ball in the back of the net. The Lady Cats season record is now 1-4-1. In the tournament Friday, the Lady Cats play Seagoville at 6:30 p.m.
Wildcats Soccer End In Tie
Wildcats Soccer Battles Weather and Kilgore, Terrell Tourney Game Ends in 1-1 Tie Thursday
The Wildcats Soccer Team opened play in the Terrell Tiger Winter Class tournament Thursday morning (January 16) with a 1-1 tie with Kilgore. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said the game featured nasty weather with rainy, wet and windy conditions. He said it was hard for players to read the ball or judge much. Coach Upton said Kilgore is a good team and he added the Wildcats played well. He said the tie keeps the Wildcats where they need to be to win the tournament. Wildcat Angel Andino scored the Wildcats goal assisted by Kevin Yanez. The Wildcats season record is now 2-4-3. The Wildcats will continue group play against Hallsville Friday at 2 p.m. and against Seagoville Saturday at 12:30 p.m. If the Wildcats win their group, they will play for the tournament championship Saturday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Cumby Boil Warning Lifted For FM 275 North Water Customers
The boil water notice issued Jan. 9 for Cumby water customers on FM 275 north has been lifted, according to the notice Cumby Place 5 Alderman Julie Morris posted on the City of Cumby Facebook page shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16.
The boil water notice was issued as required by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality due to a water main break
Sulphur Springs ISD Bus Involved In Minor Crash
A Sulphur Springs Independent School District bus was involved in a minor traffic crash Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16, according to SSISD administrators.
“This afternoon one of our buses was hit from behind by a passenger vehicle on College Street. There were students along with the driver on the bus. EMTs checked out the students and the driver, and no injuries were reported,” SSISD Assistant Superintendent Rusty Harden stated in a press release.
Driving Class Offered At Senior Citizens Center
An Affiliated Driving School Class is scheduled Jan. 30 at the Senior Citizens Center. The class is open to all ages, but those planning are asked to sign up as soon as possible to ensure enough will be attending to host the class.
“I need people to sign up for this class before I have to cancel it,” Karon Weatherman, program and marketing director for the Senior Citizens Center.
Those looking for a discount on liability insurance of a class to help with a ticket may want to put this class on their calendars. Those taking the class for these purposes are recommended to contact their insurance agent to verify the discount and the court the ticket was issued for to confirm requirements for ticket dismissal, in advance.
“It is good for 10 percent off of your liability insurance or ticket dismissal. The cost of the class is $15 for insurance discount and $25 for ticket dismissal. The discount is good for 3 years,” Weatherman noted.
For more information about the driving class or to register contact Weatherman at the Senior Citizens Center at 903-885-1661, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Basketball Team Gets District Win Against Bloomburg
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Basketball Team overwhelmed Bloomburg in district play, 67-12 Tuesday (January 14). The Lady Bears outscored Bloomburg in every quarter leading 19-4 after one quarter, 34-9 at the half and 50-12 after three quarters. Skylar Stanley had a big game with 21 points, 12 rebounds, 6 steals and an assist. Bailey Neal scored 11 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals and an assist. Dalena di. Donato had 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist. Angel Brown had 7 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals and 2 assists. Jada Wade had 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Lady Bears Coach Zandra Peyton said Wade also had a big defensive game keeping Bloomburg’s key player from scoring any field goals and limiting her to a pair of free throws. Alley Collett had 5 points and an assist. Molly Kelly had 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal and 3 assists. Tori Raine had 3 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals. Lydia Drummond had 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 assist. Coach Peyton said all team members stepped up and had a great game defensively and offensively.
Wildcats and Lady Cats Play in Terrell Tournament Beginning Thursday
The Wildcats Soccer Team opens play Thursday (January 16) in the three-day Terrell Tiger Winter Classic tournament. The Wildcats played in the first game of the tournament facing Kilgore in a match that started at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. It’s the Wildcats only match of the day. The Wildcats will play former district foe Hallsville Friday at 2 p.m. and Seagoville Saturday at 12:30 p.m. If the Wildcats win their group, the they will play in the tournament championship game Saturday at 6:45 p.m. The Wildcats enter the tournament with a record of 2-4-2. Tuesday night the Wildcats tied West Mesquite on the road, 2-2.
The Lady Cats Soccer Team is participating in the Terrell Tiger Winter Blast tournament beginning Thursday. The Lady Cats have two games Thursday. In group play, they face Athens Thursday at 2 p.m. Then the Lady Cats play host Terrell at 8 p.m. On Friday, the Lady Cats conclude group play against Seagoville at 6:30 p.m. If the Lady Cats win their group, they will play in the tournament championship game Saturday at 5 p.m. The Lady Cats come into the tournament looking to get their first victory of the season. Their season record is 0-3-1. The Lady Cats almost got that first win Tuesday at home against Princeton. The Lady Cats had a 3-0 lead but the Lady Panthers scored 4 goals in about 20 minutes to get a 4-3 win.
Sulphur Springs Woman Jailed For Trespassing At Walmart
A 60-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was caught Tuesday afternoon at the Sulphur Springs Walmart. She was found to be trespassing due to being issued two trespass citations within the last 2 years.
A Sulphur Springs police officer reported being contacted by a Walmart employee while at the store on an unrelated call just before 5 p.m. Jan. 14. The store worker reportedly told police he believed the woman was trespassing at the store.
Police contacted her. She was determined to have been issued two prior trespass warnings. She and another woman were reported for a disturbance at Walmart on July 27, 2019; they were accused of selecting less than $100 worth items, concealing them and passed all points of sale without paying for them, according to police reports. She was also jailed May 27, 2018 for theft, according to jail reports. She was issued criminal trespass warnings during those incidents.
She was jailed Jan. 14 on a misdemeanor criminal trespassing charge. She was released from the county jail Jan. 15; bond was set at $1,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
