Lady Cats Basketball Team Takes Silver Bracket Consolation Game at Bells Tournament Saturday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team won a defensive struggle, 32-22 Saturday (November 16) over Whitesboro to capture the Silver Bracket Consolation Final Game at the Bells Invitational Tournament. Points were hard to come by, especially during the first three quarters. The Lady Cats led the Lady Bearcats, 5-3 after the first quarter, 9-5 at the half and 17-10 after three quarters. The Lady Cats outscored Whitesboro, 15-12 in the fourth quarter to wrap up the game. Sophomore Hannah Cordell led the Lady Cats with 10 points. Freshman Addisyn Wall added 6 points. Junior Nylah Lindley and senior Colbria Harrison both scored 4 points. Freshman Kenzie Willis had 3 points. Junior Dalanee Myles and freshman Serenity Lewis had 2 points apiece. Senior Kate Womack had 1 point. The Lady Cats ended up winning two games and losing two during the three-day tournament. The Lady Cats season record improved to 2-4. The Lady Cats play next at Paris Friday evening at 5:45 p.m.
Wildcats Basketball Team Opens the Regular Season With Two Point Win in Overtime
Last Year’s Wildcats’ Basketball Team had the knack of winning lots of close games down the stretch. They started the 2019-2020 season in the same way. The Wildcats, ranked #5 in Class 5A, battled Decatur, ranked #7 in Class 4A, into overtime before eking out a 73-71 win Saturday (November 16) in the Cowtown Showdown at North Crowley. The Wildcats got a huge game from senior Sadaidriene Day Day Hall, a IUPUI commit, who scored 31 points to lead the Wildcats and had 16 rebounds and 7 blocks. Senior Cameron Kahn, a Dallas Baptist commit, scored 18 points with 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Junior Boo Wilkerson added 16 points, which included 4 made three point shots in 6 attempts. Junior point guard Lamodrick Johnson had 5 points. Sophomore Justin Haire scored 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Senior Grayson McClure had 1 point. This is the third year in a row that the Wildcats have opened the season with a win at the Cowtown Showdown. The 1-0 Wildcats have their home opener Tuesday night in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs taking on Pleasant Grove.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 6-12, 2019
November 6
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:11 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Winnsboro dam; at approximately 3:02 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Goode Street in Quitman; at approximately 4:34 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Alba, at approximately 7:51 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies provided a courtesy transport and cleared the incident.
- At 9:36 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:58 a.m., in reference to terroristic threat on Highway 80 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:03 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- At 12:23 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 4750 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 1:58 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1475 near Coke, at approximately 7:27 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2966 near Quitman; at approximately 7:45 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 3811 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:51 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 14 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:05 p.m. Michael Curry, 38, of Hawkins was arrested for driving while intoxicated with an open alcoholic container.
November 7
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 2311 near Mineola; at approximately 12:35 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 2:50 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity. At 8:04 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
- At 8:05 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5295 near Yantis, at approximately 9:05 a.m., in reference to a possible violation of a protective order. Deputies spoke with all parties and determined no offense occurred.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:54 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 515 near Yantis; at approximately 3:39 p.m. Nathan Potter, 25, of Yantis, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 10:08 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 11:18 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
November 8
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2302 near Mineola, at approximately 2:09 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4150 near Quitman, at approximately 3:52 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4864 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:56 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 52, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies were dispatched to the camping area near Lake Winnsboro, at approximately 8:16 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:37 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 2:35 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and determined it was an accident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3875 near Mineola, at approximately 2:56 p.m., in reference to fraud. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3812 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:22 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the day.
- At 3:59 p.m., horses were reported out on County Road 4965 Quitman.
- At 4:22 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3225 near Quitman, at approximately 8:57 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:27 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Loop 564 near Mineola; at approximately 10:33 p.m. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
November 9
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 80 near Mineola, at approximately 8:45 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5290 near Yantis, at approximately 12:15 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Alba, at approximately 12:39 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to Broken Bow near Quitman, at approximately 4:35 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4430 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:34 p.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 8692 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:09 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 6:17 p.m., in reference to a possible assault. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1600 near Alba, at approximately 8:19 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle in the roadway. Joe’s Wrecker towed the vehicle and deputies cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Whitefoot near Quitman, at approximately 11:17 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
November 10
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3550 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:27 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 11:07 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- At 11:44 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2460 near Mineola.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3290 near Quitman, at approximately 6:28 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2195 near Quitman, at approximately 7:05 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and determined it was an accident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3494 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:40 p.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
November 11
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 6965 near Alba, at approximately 12:56 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole money from the reporting party. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:10 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2088 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1900 near Yantis, at approximately 5:32 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:16 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Francis Street in Mineola; at approximately 8:03 p.m. Roy Rogers, 36, of Mineola was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Newsome Street in Mineola; at approximately 8:51 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
November 12
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1297 near Yantis, at approximately 1:42 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to Center Street in Alba, at approximately 2:08 a.m., in reference to shots fired. This case is active.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1700 near Yantis, at approximately 3:04 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:09 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 1540 near Alba; at approximately 1:04 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:49 p.m., in reference to a dispute on County Road 2280 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5290 near Yantis, at approximately 9:51 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 near Yantis, at approximately 10:30 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
Agency Assists
Between the dates of Nov. 6 and Nov. 12, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following:
- Emergency Medical Services
- Tyler Police Department
- Department of Public Safety
- Hawkins Police Department
- Quitman Police Department
- Smith County Sheriff’s Office
- Mineola Police Department.
Jail Count
Total Jail Count – 132 inmates:
- 110 males
- 22 females
Reminders from Sheriff Castloo
- If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
- Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
Police Arrest 3 Following 2 Early Morning Complaints
Two early morning complaints, one of a rolling disturbance and another of a person sleeping in a pickup at a truck stop, resulted in three misdemeanor arrests by police within two hours Saturday.
Sulphur Springs police first responded around 12:20 a.m. Nov. 16 in the area of Davis Street in reference to a complaint of a rolling disturbance in a white sport utility vehicle. Officers stopped a white GMC Suburban in the 200 block of Spence Street for failure to signal a turn into the Abode Apartments.
Upon contact, a 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly attempted to walk away from police. After numerous requests, the man allegedly refused to comply to present his driver’s license. He was placed into custody for failure to present a driver’s license on request.
Alcohol was allegedly smelled on the 27-year-old passenger’s breath. The Sulphur Springs man was also alleged, in arrest reports, by police to have bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and to be unsteady on his feet. He was arrested for public intoxication, according to arrest reports.
Later, police determined the man did not have a driver’s license nor did he have insurance on the vehicle, resulting in additional charges. The man allegedly became combative with officials and was secured into a “violence” cell, a specially outfitted cell for his protection and that of jail staff.
The 28-year-old SUV driver was booked into jail early Saturday morning, and released again by late Saturday morning on the failure to display driver’s license, no driver’s license and failure to maintain financial responsibility charges. The 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was also released from jail later Saturday morning on the PI charge, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs police also arrested a 21-year-old Yantis man for public intoxication early Saturday morning.
Police were dispatched at 1:56 a.m. Nov. 16 to Love’s Travel Stop, where a person was reportedly sleeping in his vehicle in the parking lot. Upon arrival, the officers arrived and found a man asleep inside of a GMC 1500; it took several trips to awaken the man.
The policeman reported seeing vomit not only on the man, but all over the truck and on the ground beneath his door. Upon stepping out of speak with police, the officer reported the man had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, was unsteady on his feet, and an alcohol odor emitted from the man and the vomit.
Consequently, the 21-year-old Yantis man was taken to jail for PI. His vehicle was allowed to remain parked on the property. He was released from jail later Saturday morning on the Class C charge, according to jail reports.
Man Jailed Following I-30 Crash East of Sulphur Springs Friday Night
State troopers arrested two Sulphur Springs residents overnight Friday, one following a traffic stop and the other following a two-vehicle crash.
At 7:13 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Christopher Sorley; Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Greer, Lt. Amanda Weatherford and Deputy Colton Patterson; HopkinsCounty and Cumby firefighters were dispatched to mile marker 116 on Interstate 30 east to what was reported as a two-vehicle crash in which one of the vehicles had overturned.
Upon arrival, Sorley reported seeing a vehicle that had driven through a barbed wire fence and another vehicle overturned and resting on its passenger side. The driver of a black car, a Chevrolet Impala, reportedly told officials he was possibly rear-ended by another vehicle, but did not remember what had happened. Looking at the vehicle, Sorley reported seeing no damage to the rear end of the car.
The driver, however, was allegedly seen by an eye-witness throwing a beer bottle into the pasture he had driven his car into. A beer bottle was allegedly located by a sheriff’s office office canine and retrieved. Sorley alleged an alcohol odor could be smelled on the driver’s breath as well. The 26-year-old Sulphur Springs man was identified by a USA passport. The man was found by standard field sobriety tests to be intoxicated and arrested for driving while intoxicated, according to arrest reports.
The driver of an overturned pickup at the location alleged the car was traveling east on the south service road and he was traveling west. The black car was allegedly driven into the westbound lane of traffic, causing the pickup driver to swerve to avoid a collision, causing the truck to roll over.
The 26-year-old Impala driver was transported to jail, where he blew readings of 0.157 and 0.144 on Intoxilyzer 9000 breath tests, resulting in his arrest for DWI. The arrest was the second time he has been jailed in Hopkins County for DWI, according to arrest and jail reports.
The man was first arrested on July 31, 2015 for DWI. He was released later that day on $1,000 bond. He was sentenced in 2017 to serve four days in jail in jail, serving July 1-4, 2017, before being released, according to jail reports.
Because the Nov. 15 charge is the man’s second offense, it was enhance to a Class A misdemeanor charge. He remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Nov. 16, in lieu of $2,000 bond on the second offense, DWI charge, according to jail reports.
Trooper Sorley also arrested a 27-year-old Sulphur Springs woman just after midnight Nov. 16 for DWI, according to arrest reports.
Sorley reported stopping a Honda Civic at 12:35 a.m. Saturday on College Street for speeding, specifically driving 35 miles per hour in a 30 mph speed zone. The driver listed a Sulphur Springs address but was identified by a California driver’s license.
The trooper alleged alcohol could be smelled on the 27-year-old woman. When he asked her to stop out of the car, she allegedly admitted to drinking three drinks of vodka and Red Bull mixed, which she claimed were equal to six shots of vodka. The woman was allegedly found using field sobriety tests to be intoxicated, resulting in her arrest for DWI.
The woman was reportedly transported to the county jail, where she blew 0.95 on two breath tests, both over the 0.08 legal limit, resulting in her arrest for DWI, according to arrest reports.
She was released from the county jail by late Saturday morning on $1,000 bond on the DWI charge, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Teen Accused Of Trying To Hide 2 Bags Of Marijuana During Routine Traffic Stop
A 17-year-old Sulphur Springs resident was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly trying to hid bags of marijuana during a traffic stop.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Drew Fisher reported stopping a red Chevrolet pickup for a defective head lamp at 1:40 a.m. Nov. 16 in the 100 block of East Shannon Road . On contact with the driver, Fisher alleged he detected a marijuana odor emitting from the truck. The driver reportedly agreed to let Fisher search the vehicle, but the passenger “became very nervous and began trying to tell the driver to deny consent.”
Fisher, in arrest reports, reported he asked the driver to step out of the truck for a pat down; the passenger exited at the same time. The deputy followed the man behind the truck and patted him down as well, but located no contraband on him. A vehicle search also yielded no contraband.
However, Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Josh Shufeldt, who was assisting with the stop, reported finding a small clear baggy containing marijuana on the ground by the passenger’s side door of the truck, Fisher alleged in arrest reports.
The passenger, identified in arrest reports as 17-year-old Nickolas Gage Diosdado of Sulphur Springs, allegedly admitted to officers that he also had kicked another bag containing marijuana. Consequently, the teen was arrested not only on the misdemeanor possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana charge but also on a felony tampering with evidence charge, according to arrest reports.
Diosdado remained in the county jail mid morning Saturday, Nov. 16. His bond was set at $1,000 on the Class B misdemeanor marijuana charge and at $10,000 on the third-degree felony tampering with evidence charge, according to jail reports.
Paris District Weekly Road Report for November 18
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 18, 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 distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 82, Grayson County: from FM 901 in Sadler to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to pave the eastbound and westbound lanes with a new hot mix asphalt surface.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Rd. to US 75. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers continue widening FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional one lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between FM 120 and Crawford Street. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts as workers work on constructing the retaining walls and new exit ramp for this project. The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Crawford Street is closed and traffic wishing to use this exit should use the FM 120 (Morton Street) exit.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road and the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on rebuilding the southbound frontage road.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place underdrains.
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night thru Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile operations as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day-time.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary day time lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM 120, Grayson County: One mile east of US 69 in Denison at Paw Paw Hill. Watch for occasional one lane closures during the day time while crews work to bore a new drainage pipe at this location.
Cedar Road, Grayson County: just east of SH 11 at Cedar Creek. Cedar Road is closed at Cedar Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Cedar Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Snap Road, during construction.
Greer Road, Grayson County: just south of FM 901 at Brushy Creek. Greer Road is closed at Brushy Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Greer Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Sandusky Road, during construction.
SH 289, Grayson County: in Gunter at Autry Blvd and at W. Cedar St. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install sidewalk and curb ramps.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Gunter from 4th St.to 6th St. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install sidewalk and curb ramps.
FM 1310, Grayson County: from Eisenhower State Park to SH 91. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. The contractor has elected to wait until December 2nd to begin work on this rehab project.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section.
FM 409, Fannin County: from FM 2029 to FM 100. FM 409 has been reopened near County Road 40P as the pipe replacement is complete. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to complete the project.
County Road 5025, Fannin County: at Delba Creek. County Road 5025 is closed at Delba Creek while crews remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 5025 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
FM 3321, Fannin County: from FM 274 to end of State maintenance. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
FM 64, Fannin County: from SH 34 to the Delta County line. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to fog seal the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform dirt work; flaggers will direct traffic.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform joint repairs at concrete intersections.
IH 30, Hopkins County: North Frontage Road from Loop 301 to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade guardrail.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
FM 79 at Loop 286, Lamar County: Watch for workers and equipment along southwest exit ramp while crews perform slope repair work.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
US 82, Lamar County: from BU 82H to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder/lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 82, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder/lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 24, Delta County: from SH 19 to Hunt County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
FM 195, Lamar County: from US 82 (Loop 286) to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 271 (Loop 286), Lamar County: south of BU82H. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project consisting of widening pavement, installing continuous left turn lanes, and safety treating fixed objects is underway. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area.
I-30/US69, Hunt County, project to replace metal beam guard fence is underway. Please be cautious when driving in this area.
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County To Purchase 10 Acres Of Property in Precinct 3
Election Results Canvassed, Victims Services Agreement Approved
Hopkins County Commissioners Court, during a special called meeting Friday morning, gave approval for Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley to begin the process to purchase 10 acres of land. Commissioners also canvassed the election results and approved an agreement to provide victim services.
Property Proposal
Bartley, following a 13 minute executive session, explained that Precinct 3 is currently and has been leasing the land for several years for precinct work. It is located wih frontage on County Roads 3564 and 3602. It’s held in an estate, owned by two brothers, one who owns 1 acre of land and one who owns the other 9 acres.
“The family is to the point of liquidations. The brothers live in Louisiana and Florida,” Bartley said.
Bartley proposed purchasing the land for $4,000 per acre in two contracts. The county would seek bids from local banks to make the purchase, then the purchase would be paid out of the Precinct 3 budget over the next 7 years. Bartley said a title company and surveyor were on standby, ready to begin the process, if given approval, with the deal wrapped up by the end of the year. The fee to the title company would be $1,500.
The Precinct 3 Commissioner said his plan would be to use some of the materials salvaged from the county building which is slated to be torn down on Rosemont and Houston Street in December to build an equipment shed on the property.
The request from Bartley was seconded by Barker and received unanimous approval of those present to start the contract process; Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin was not in attendance at the meeting.
Newsom noted the court would be asked again to vote on the measure for approval of funding source and when the deed is ready.
SAVNS Agreement
The Commissioners Court also gave approval to renew a “participating entity services agreement” for the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service.
The county receives a grant each year to provide victims services, but the county is required to sign a contract allowing a company to provide these services, County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook explained. The provided services are 100 percent grant funded with no funding match required from the county, they just require court approval.
Canvassing Election Returns
County Clerk Tracy Smith presented the election returns from the Nov. 5 Constitutional Amendments Election to be officially canvassed by the Commissioners Court.
Smith reported 3,683 total ballots cast in Hopkins County. That’s over 15 percent of the registered voters casting ballots, a good turn out considering voting is traditionally low during years Constitutional Amendments are on the ballot. She noted there were five other entities — the City of Sulphur Springs, City of Cumby, Cumby ISD, North Hopkins ISD and Lake Fork Water Supply — conducting elections as well, however, which could account for the uptick.
Of the 12 voting locations, the most ballots were cast at League Street Church of Christ and Hopkins County Courthouse. Registered Hopkins County voters were able to cast ballots at any voting location, not necessarily the one located nearest to their address.
Smith said the election went well thanks to the work of her staff and the election judges and clerks at each location.
Wildcats Basketball Team Opens the Regular Season Against Decatur Saturday in the Cowtown Showdown
After two scrimmages against four teams, the Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #5 in Class 5A, will open the 2019-2020 season Saturday (November 16) at 11 a.m. against Decatur, ranked #7 in Class 4A, in the Cowtown Showdown at North Crowley. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta indicates the Decatur Eagles will present a good challenge for the Wildcats. Last year’s Wildcats had a 29-9 season record. They were district champions with a perfect 10-0 record in district play. The Wildcats won five playoff games and earned a trip to the State Tournament, the first one for the school in a long, long time. Expectations are high in the community and Coach Cipoletta seems to be more than ready to get this season under way.
Lady Cats Basketball Team Drops Close Game With Aubrey Friday at Bells Tournament
The Lady Cats Basketball Team lost a close game Friday (November 15) in the Silver Bracket of the Bells Invitational Tournament to Aubrey, 39-35. The game was tied 30-30 with just less than five minutes left to play. The Lady Chaps hit some key free throws down the stretch to eke out the win. The game was closely called with numerous fouls called on both teams. Despite missing some court time due to foul trouble, freshman Kenzie Willis led the Lady Cats and all scorers in the game with 15 points including one three-point basket. Freshman Addisyn Wall had 6 points include a three. Freshman Serenity Lewis had 5 points. Sophomore Hannah Cordell added 4 points. Junior Nylah Lindley had 3 points. Senior Kate Womack and sophomore Jesmine Taylor had 1 point each. The Lady Cats are now 1-4 for the season. The Lady Cats will play in the tournament’s Silver Bracket consolation final Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the New Bells High School Gym.
