Lady Cats Basketball Drops Home Opener
Lady Cats Basketball Team Opens Regular Season With Home Loss to Ranked Mineola Saturday
A young and inexperienced Lady Cats Basketball Team opened the regular season Saturday morning (November 9) with a 68-39 loss to Mineola at the main gym at Sulphur Springs Middle School. Mineola is ranked #15 in Class 3A in a Texas Association of Basketball Coaches preseason poll. The Lady Cats had a hard time handling the Lady Yellowjackets full court press. Mineola jumped out to a 22-10 first quarter lead and extended their lead to 44-16 at the half. Mineola led 64-29 after three quarters. Senior Kate Womack hit two three pointers and led the Lady Cats with 11 points. Junior Nylah Lindley, the lone returning starter on last year’s team, scored 10 points before fouling out. Sophomore Hannah Cordell scored 6 points. Sophomore Jasmine Taylor and freshman Serenity Lewis both scored 4 points. Junior Bre’Asia Ivery scored 2 points. Freshman Kenzie Willis and senior Colbria Harrison added 1 point each. Mineola senior Sabria Dean hit 4 three point baskets and lead all scorers with 25 points. The Lady Cats, 0-1 for the season, play at Mount Vernon Tuesday night. The Lady Cats JV plays at 5 p.m. with the Varsity to follow.
Ginna Bowman to Chair PJC Fund
Ginna Walker Bowman has been named as the Chair of the 2019 PJC Annual Fund which will kick off later in the fall. This marks the seventh year of the Annual Fund which has raised over $2.5 million to address the many pressing needs of the students and College.
A member of the PJC Class of 1960, she currently serves on both the Paris Junior College Board of Regents and PJC Alumni & Friends Association.
“The two years I spent at PJC were wonderful,” said Mrs. Bowman. “I had outstanding instructors and made lasting friendships there. I look forward to leading the 2019 PJC Annual Fund.”
“It is such an honor to have Ginna leading our Annual Fund Campaign,” said Dr. Anglin. “As a member of our Board of Regents, she truly understands how additional resources strengthen the College’s mission of being the educational provider of choice for our region.”
Derald Bulls, Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs at PJC said she is known for her community involvement.
“Mrs. Bowman is such an advocate for PJC. She believes in PJC and has been generous through the years in creating opportunities to assist students through scholarships.”
A graduate of Paris High School, Mrs. Bowman attended PJC on band and journalism scholarships. Among her honors as a student, she worked on The Bat, the student newspaper, and served as editor of the yearbook, The Galleon. She was selected as the Band Queen, class favorite, elected to the student government association, president of the Texas Junior College Press Association, member of Phi Theta Kappa, and received the coveted Distinguished Service Award.
Mrs. Bowman went on to earn her BA and MA degrees in journalism and English from East Texas State University, now Texas A&M University-Commerce.
With a strong interest in education, Mrs. Bowman served eight years on the Paris ISD board, including terms as president and secretary. She currently is completing her seventh consecutive year on the PJC Board of Regents and served another three years previously before moving out of her district for a time.
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Wood County Sheriff’s Report
October 30, 2019 to November 5, 2019
October 30th
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Quitman, at approximately 6:19 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle in the roadway, Joes Wrecker towed the vehicle and the incident was cleared.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4760 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:33 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:47 a.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 2167 near Mineola. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:52 a.m., in reference to identity theft on CR 2954 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- At 1:52 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:48 p.m., in reference to harassment on HWY 37 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2155 near Quitman, at approximately 5:45 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:26 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3940 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:48 p.m., in reference to a fire. Deputies contacted the Fire Marshall and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Oak St. in Yantis; at approximately 11:39 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
October 31st
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 5:40 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:21 a.m., in reference to an animal complaint on Pine Tree near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:39 a.m., in reference to a possible criminal trespass. Deputies made contact with the reporting party and cleared the incident.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 69 near Quitman; at approximately 12:21 p.m. John Willis, 55, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5290 near Yantis, at approximately 12:57 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- At 1:15 p.m., COws were reported out on FM 182 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 3:42 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2745 near Mineola; at approximately 4:02 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3440 near Hawkins; at approximately 6:00 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 7631 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:06 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1804 near Mineola, at approximately 8:58 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm from the reporting party’s property.
November 1st
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 11 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:53 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 10:32 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:04 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2647 near Mineola, at approximately 2:53 p.m. in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:47 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat. Deputies determined this was a civil issue and cleared the incident.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 6:25 p.m. Emily Strickland, 26, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 8:26 p.m. Jason Ewton, 43, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3880 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:48 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- At 10:48 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Yantis.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2088 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:49 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 11:34 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:42 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident
November 2nd
- At 1:35 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 3:44 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2110 near Quitman, at approximately 8:13 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:28 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- At 12:30 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins.
- At 6:52 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Yantis.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1558 near Alba, at approximately 11:34 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies made contact with the individuals and everything was OK
November 3rd
- At 12:06 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4420 near Hawkins.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook point; at approximately 1:11 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Fm 2869 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:39 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 69 near Mineola; at approximately 2:22 a.m. Jose Valenzuela Gomez, 21, of Alba, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 5:31 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 6394 near Alba, at approximately 11:44 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties left the scene, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:26 p.m., in reference to a suspicious person on CR 3226 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2150 near Quitman, at approximately 5:06 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a bicycle from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 5:52 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2205 near Mineola, at approximately 6:41 p.m. in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Loop 564 near Mineola; at approximately 7:08 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 7:36 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1600 near Alba, at approximately 10:32 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
- At 10:52 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3260 near Quitman.
November 4th
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 1:06 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 53, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 3:15 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2164 near Quitman, at approximately 7:56 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:22 a.m., in reference to identity theft on HWY 11 near Winnsboro. Actors, or actors unknown, opened a credit account under the reporting party’s identifying information without authorization and purchased an all-terrain vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
November 5th
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1917 near Yantis, at approximately 2:50 a.m.,In reference to criminal mischief. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 11:09 a.m.,cows were reported out on CR 3859 near Mineola. At 1:27 p.m.,cows were reported out on FM 14 near Hawkins.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4621 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:05 p.m.,in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 6:56 p.m.,in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputieslocated the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman,at approximately 8:56 p.m.,In reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area,but were unable tolocate the vehicle.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4627 near Winnsboro;at approximately 11:08p.m. Tommy Joe Pritchett, 59, of Winnsboro, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Between the dates of October 30 and November 5, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Emergency Medical Services,Winnsboro Police Department, Department of Publ c Safety, Rains County Sheriffs Office,Alba Police Department and Mineola Police Department
Wood County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division Report
Between November 1 and November 7, investigators obtained 7 arrest warrants, had 5 cases assigned, filed 5 cases with the District Attorney for prosecution and had a number of follow-ups.
Total Jail Count – 134 inmates – 113 males and 21 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…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.
Wesley UMC Annual Fall Roundup is November 23
Get ready for Fall Roundup! It’s the annual fundraiser which Wesley United Methodist Church members hold to help fund various missions and programs through the year. And during Wednesday November 30 Good Morning Show on KSST, we will chat with Roundup committee members about this year’s plans, which will include Hopkins County Stew, a Country Store and an Auction which all ages will enjoy! Tickets are $6 adult and $3 children.
Saturday Sign Up At The County Courthouse
On the first day of filing for places on the March party primary ballots and for independent candidates to file declarations of intent, the Republican Party held a Sign up in the in the District Courtroom at the Hopkins County Courthouse.
Among those who turned out Saturday morning, Nov. 9, at the sign up were (pictured above) Dustanna Hyde Rabe, County Attorney; Donnie Wisenbaker, Republican County Chairman; Judge Eddie Northcutt, 8th Judicial District Judge; Charles Humphries, candidate for Constable Precinct 2; Norman Colyer, Constable Precinct 1; Debbie Pogue Mitchell, County Tax-Assessor/Collector; Sheriff Lewis Tatum, County Sheriff; Mickey Barker, Commissioner Precinct 1; and Wade Bartley, Commissioner Precinct 3.
Potential Republican candidates may direct questions about the sign up process to Hopkins County Republican Party Chairman Donnie Wisenbaker at 903-485-3080.
Sign up for a place on party primary ballots and for independents to declare intent to seek elected offices continues until 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The party primary will be conducted Tuesday, March 3, with early voting scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 18 through Friday, Feb. 28. In the event of a party runoff, the election would be conducted on May 26. The General Election is scheduled on Nov. 2, 2020.
Wildcats Football Finishes Season
Explosive North Forney Offense Proves Almost Impossible to Stop in 70-13 Victory at The Prim
It was a very tough night for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats Football Team Friday (November 8). An explosive North Forney offense that was hitting on all cylinders defeated the Wildcats, 70-13. The total points matched points given up in a Wildcats loss in 2012 in bi-district to Wylie East, 70-33. Ironically the Wildcats scored first in this Senior Night game. The Wildcats went 51 yards on their opening drive and scored on a touchdown pass from quarterback Kaden Wallace to Bryant Sanchez. A try from two points after the touchdown failed as a pass attempt toeligible offensive lineman Chandler Leo completed but he did not get into the end zone. The Wildcats led 6-0 with 9:39 to go in the first quarter. Then North Forney got rolling and scored on a run, a pass and on an interception return for the touchdown and North Forney was up, 21-6 after one quarter. The Wildcats narrowed the margin on a 1 yard TD run by Da’Korian Choc Sims and a good extra point kick. The Wildcats only trailed 21-13 with 11:53 left in the second period. North Forney wasted little time in answering with a TD pass to push the lead back up to 28-13 with 10:20 left in the quarter. The points were the first of 49 unanswered points for the Falcons. The Wildcats had a golden opportunity to slice the margin more after a snap went over the Falcon punters head and Wildcat Kylan Wade came up with the ball at the North Forney 15 yard line. However a North Forney interception shifted momentum permanently to North Forney. In the final 7:00 of the second quarter, North Forney would score three more touchdowns on two TD passes and a long run. One touchdown was scored on a double reverse, pitch back to the quarterback who threw a TD pass. At halftime, North Forney led 49-13. Any hope of the Wildcats making a game of it disappeared with North Forney scoring rapidly on a short run on their first drive of the third quarter. The lead went 56-13 with 10:24 still left in the third quarter. One more Falcon rushing TD led to a continuous running clock to speed up the end of this one-sided affair. North Forney led 63-13 after three quarters. The fourth quarter produced another long North Forney TD run and the score went to 70-13 and that’s the way it ended up with North Forney taking the knee at the very end. A long, tough Wildcats season is over, ending with a district record of 1-7 and the season record of 1-9. The Wildcats failed to make the playoffs for just the third time in Coach Greg Owens 14 seasons as head coach. The game marked the last game at Gerald Prim Stadium for 20 Wildcats seniors: Da’Korian Choc Sims, Campbell Cody, Chase Haney, Detrick Clayton, Zach Tiemeyer, Noe Ponce, Aidan Walker, Brandon Zavala. Osiel Lopez, Jaden Janway, Eleazar Brena, Nick Atkinson, George Greenway, Kylan Wade, Cameron Kaufert, Jerrod Ratliff, Chandler Leo, Giovanni Pizano. Ryan Hammons and Michah Timmons.
‘Person Of Interest’ In Homicide Found
Nov 9, 2019 – James Kilgore, the man local authorities identified as a “person of interest” in a homicide, was located Saturday night.
Kilgore was found by deputies from what was reported as an apparent gunshot suicide, with his dog near the Tira boat ramp last night, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Tanner Crump.
A manhunt was launched Friday afternoon and authorities continued to search Saturday for James Kilgore, who was wanted for aggravated assault reported last weekend and as a “person of interest” in what is believed to be a homicide that occurred Friday afternoon in northern Hopkins County.
The man believed to have been killed in the suspected homicide was identified by law enforcement officials as Josh Vaughn. He was reportedly last in contact with his family around lunch time Friday, Nov. 8, via text message. Another family member reported finding him outside his residence on County Road 4772 in northern Hopkins County and contacted authorities between 3 and 4 p.m. Friday. Authorities said Saturday they believe he was shot. Vaughn was pronounced dead at the scene by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings Friday afternoon, Nov. 8, according to Crump.
Through investigation, authorities identified James Kilgore as a person of interest in the suspected homicide. Kilgore until Saturday night was unaccounted for as were his dog and a bicycle.
A search of Kilgore’s residence revealed information that indicated Kilgore might intend to harm himself. He was found Saturday night deceased, according to officials.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Commissioners To Select Bid For Building Project
Miller Grove Volunteer Fire Department Members To Be Recognized Monday, Nov. 11, by Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Friday received three bids to construct a new building on county property at the corner of Rosemont and Houston streets.
During their regular meeting Monday at 9 a.m., the commissioners are slated to announce those bids as well as the one they feel will best meet the county’s needs and budget.
The goal of HCCC is to select the bid Monday, clear out all of the evidence and property stored within the existing structure by Thanksgiving, then tear the deteriorating building down by Christmas, and begin the construction process in early 2020, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom.
The Commissioners Court are also slated to read a proclamation honoring Miller Grove Volunteer Fire Department members for their service and the department’s service to the community during the Monday, Nov. 11 meeting.
HCCC is also scheduled to consider accepting donations of roofing material from William B. Allan To The Hopkins County Sheriff Department and a donation from Benson Bros. To The Hopkins County Fire Department.
A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Hopkins County and The East Texas Council On Alcoholism And Drug Abuse is expected to be presented to commissioners for approval. The court too is consider a resolution for the 2020 Indigent Defense Grant Program.
After their regular meeting, the commissioners are slated to move to the third floor of the courthouse for a work session, which will include reports and updates from Tom Glosup on county building projects and maintenance, the fire department and sheriff’s office; as well as a budget work session.
Hopkins County Records For Nov. 8, 2019
Divorces Confirmed Final
- Kayla Anderson and Brandon Anderson
- Tarryn Lynn Bellassai and Antonio Salvatore Bellassai
- Jason Wayne Crossland and Patricia Lee Crossland
- Barbara Faye Litton and Claude Earl Litton
- Kevin Ray Sharp and Amber Gayle Sharp
- Chance Parker Wilson and Allison Leeann Wilson
Applications For Marriage Licenses
- Anthony J. Swenke and Lashay Brooke Powell
- Seth Adam Savage and Kaitlyn Danielle Gipson
- Emmett James Loper and Haley Marie Nettles
- Demarco Shuntell Johnson and Leah Brooke Fisher
- Jordan Clint Lennon and Natalie Nicole Brasher
- Caleb John Raine and Meagan Patricia Coberley
- Joshua David Petty and Brittany Paige Fawcett
