PJC Sulphur Springs News
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley (standing right) visits Instructor Robbie Padgett Tapp’s dental assistance class on its first day at the campus. For information about workforce education classes offered at PJC, call 903-885-1232.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Comments on Loss to Ennis Friday at The Prim
Despite a 42-14 loss to Ennis at Gerald Prim Stadium last Friday (October 11), Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show said his team played their tails off and played with heart. He said the Wildcats had a very emotional week after going through the trauma of a fatal vehicle accident that occurred near their school buses on the way home from Forney last week. Coach Owens said his team was juiced up and did some healing by being able to play football. He said the Wildcats are undersized and play with a chip on their shoulder. However Coach Owens said the Wildcats are playing good teams that will expose your weaknesses. He said turnovers and a missed field goal put daggers in the Wildcats. He said if some of that stuff turns out different, it makes for a different game. Coach Owens said he was proud of the way the defense played. He added the offensive line played well at times. He was especially impressed with Giovanni Pizano. He added Ryan Hammonds also had some good moments. On defense Coach Owens liked the play of inside linebacker Eleazer Brena. He was happy to see receiver Weston Fields catch his first TD pass. Youngster B Back Carson Fenton also had some catches. He said running backs Caden Davis and Da’Korian Choc Sims ran hard. Coach Owens said quarterback Kaden Wallace played an exceptional game until turnovers cropped up. He said receiver Zach Tiemeyer had a super catch. He said the Wildcats played with tremendous effort and fought until a couple of players lost their minds and were ejected. He said some stuff was not called early that allowed the game to get chippy later on. He said players have to harness their aggression. Coach Owens said Corsicana will be be refocused this week due to a wake up call loss to Royse City last Friday. He said the Wildcats are not out of things right now but he said they have to start winning games.
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner Liked What She Saw From Her Team in Friday Win
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said it felt good to pick up a 3-0 district victory Friday (October 11) over Texas High in a tough place to win. She said the game was very important since the teams were in a third place tie going into the last game of the first half of district play. Coach Dorner said the Lady Cats played well and passed the ball well. She said the team still has things to improve on and they were busy working on some of those things at Monday morning practice. Coach Dorner said all of the Lady Cats played well Friday led by junior Sadie Washburn. She acknowledged that this would be a tough week for the Lady Cats. She said Royse City is a tough place to play and the Lady Cats play there Tuesday night. Friday the Lady Cats travel to Lindale. The Lady Eagles got by the Lady Cats in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School in the first half of district play. Royse City started slowly in district play but they have won their last two district games.
Wildcat Band Places Fourth at Royse City Contest Saturday
Wildcat Band Director Spencer Emmert called Saturday (October 12) a great day for the band as they performed in Royse City at the second contest of the season. He said the Wildcats went against a good field of fifteen bands in prelims. Emmert added the weather was great. He said the Wildcats finished in fourth place during prelims advancing to Saturday night’s finals. The Wildcats finished fourth overall behind Garland Lakeview Centennial, North Forney and West Mesquite. Emmert said he told the band going into the contest to do their absolute best, continue to make their next performance better than the last one and strive to reach their potential. Emmert said the Wildcat Band performances earned lots of compliments from other directors. Next for the Wildcats is the UIL Region Contest Tuesday at Mount Pleasant. If the Wildcats earn a first division rating at that contest, they will advance to Area competition. The Wildcats are scheduled to perform at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Pleasant. Emmert said there might be delays due to some expected stormy weather.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
10/07/2019 – 10/13/2019
Hunter Moss, age 19, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 10/07/2019
for Possession of marijuana <=2oz. Drug Free Zone and Winnsboro
Municipal Warrants for Operating unregistered motor vehicle and Minor in possession of tobacco.
Gustavo Muro, age 19, of Winnsboro, was arrested on
10/11/2019 on Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and No Driver’s License.
Accidents:
0
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 156 calls for
service during this reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 57 citations and 64 warnings
during this reporting period.
Veterans To Be Honored With Nov. 9 Parade, Honor Flight Send-Off On Oct. 31
At least two local events are planned to honor local veterans in the coming weeks.
A Veteran’s Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. This year’s grand marshal will be Clayton McGraw.
The parade will depart from Gerald Prim Stadium on Houston Street, continuing to Church Street, to Jefferson Street at the square, then continue on Gilmer Street to Brookshire’s. As of last week, 40-50 entries had been reported.
The parade is organized by Community Seeds , a 501 (c)3 that provides housing, clothing, education and rehabilitation services for veterans.
Those interested in participating in the parade, should contact Bob Kerr at 903-304-4560 or [email protected].
Four area veterans will be honored at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in front of Hopkins County Courthouse with a send-off for the Nov. 1 Honor Flight, which will carry them to Washington D.C. to see the veterans memorials and participate in special events designed specifically for veterans.
Jerry Hanna and Rick Flannary, along with veterans from Bogota and Mineola, will be among the honorees on the Nov. 1 Honor Flight.
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: “An Evening With James Titus” PRESENTER: Lynn Titus-Period Re-enactment of his 3rd Great-Grandfather Mr. Titus was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. His parents were natives to the Savannah Community in Red River County, the same area the Titus pioneers settled during the latter part of the 1830s. He served in the military from 1967-1969 and after that he settled in Dallas, Texas. He is married and has two children and two grandchildren. Lynn is now retired and is a member of the Ft Worth Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas along with a few genealogical societies. Please join us and bring a friend!
Commissioners Court Appoints Bart Green To Civic Center Board Of Directors
Resolution Approved Calling for Census 2020 Complete Count Committee
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Oct. 14, approved two resolutions, one designating a Precinct 4 representative to the Hopkins County Civic Center Board and another to create a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee.
Bart Green was appointed as the Precinct 4 representative to the Civic Center Board Of Directors.
“I talked with him and he is willing to serve. He’s retired. He was an executive with Boy Scouts of America for 36 years. He retired from that. I think he’ll be a good addition out there,” said Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price.
Green received unanimous approval from the Commissioners Court, following a motion by Price that was seconded by Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin.
The Commissioners Court also signed a resolution calling for a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. The committee’s job will include promotion and education about the 2020 census, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom.
“It’s very important to get a good count of the citizens we have,” because those counts impact grants as well as other state and federal programs and funding, Newsom said.
An accurate census is used for the allocation of representatives with the legislative bodies of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Texas State Legislature and within the Hopkins County voting districts.
“Correct apportionment of Federal dollars for health, education, transportation, child and elder care, emergency preparation and response, public and social support programs of all kinds depends on complete and accurate age, population and other ethnic and demographic information gathered every 10 years,” the resolution states.
An accurate census is also used in planning for future growth, development and social needs of Hopkins County, the document further notes.
April 1 is has been designated Census Day. Everyone living in the United States will be required to participate in the 2020 census. Residents will be able to submit their information online on the Census website, or by calling and responding to questions asked over the phone or completing a paper form and returning it by mail.
People will be encouraged to complete their information online, by phone or return a form. For those unaccounted for, a Census representative will be visiting homes to collect information, according to the court resolution.
Additional information about the 2020 Census, including how or if individuals living at more than one address are to be counted and how to become a paid census worker, can be found at https://2020census.gov/en.html
Police Remind Residents To Secure Vehicles, Property
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson is once again reminding residents to secure their property when leaving it unattended, especially vehicles.
The warning follows some recent vehicle burglaries and thefts. In most cases, vehicles were left unlocked, allowing others access to personal belongings inside — including keys.
People are reminded when possible to remove valuables — including money, jewelry, wallets, bank and credit cards, IDs and documents with personal information on them — from vehicles. When that’s not possible, items should be concealed rather than left in plain sight, and the vehicle should be locked. This will reduce the likelihood of the items being taken, according to authorities.
