Grand Saline Woman Arrested in Suphur Springs On Violation Of Probation Warrant
A 44-year-old Grand Saline woman was jailed Friday morning on a felony Hopkins County warrant.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Baumann learned that Deborah Dawn Farmer, a wanted person, was at the Adult Probation office in Sulphur Springs. He traveled to the address and took the woman into custody on the Rains County warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. The offense is alleged in arrest reports to have occurred on Oct. 13, according to arrest reports.
Farmer remained in the county jail Saturday morning, Aug. 31, on the charge, according to jail reports.
Wildcats Football Fall To Frisco
Frisco Wakeland Uses Big Second Half to Run Away From the Wildcats, 53-17 at The Prim Friday
Things looked pretty good for the Wildcats at the half. They had battled toe to toe with Frisco Wakeland and the teams were tied 17-17. The Wildcats had no idea what a nightmarish second half awaited them. The Wolverines scored 36 unanswered points in the second half on their way to a 53-17 win at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night (August 30) in the season opener for both teams. In the fateful second half, the Wildcats had trouble moving the ball, began to make some big mistakes and started picking up penalties. The Wolverines scored every time they had the ball in the second half except for the last drive when they let the clock run out. The stats (unofficial KSST stats) pretty well told the tale. Wakeland ended up with 448 yards of offense compared to 290 for the Wildcats. The Wolverines ran for 226 yards and passed for 222 yards. Wakeland senior quarterback Dylan Laible hit 16 of 21 passes for 222 yards with 5 touchdown passes. Receiver Kevin Rychel caught 4 of the TD passes and had 7 receptions for 149 yards. The Wildcats rushed for 94 yards. Da’Korian Chock Sims had 43 yards and Caden Davis had 41 yards. Wildcats quarterback Kaden Wallace completed 18 of 30 passes (60%) for 196 yards with 1 interception. The first quarter was a good one for the Wildcats. They opened with a successful on side kick by Brandon Zavala recovered by Kylan Wade. A Wildcats drive bogged down the Zavala kicked a 40 yard field goal. The Wildcats led 3-0 with 7:00 left in the first quarter. Then the Wildcats had their second successful on side kick this one recovered by Ryan Carrillo. This time the Wildcats drove all the way to the end zone. Sims ran 3 yards for the touchdown. With a successful extra point kick, the Wildcats led 10-0 with 4:00 left in the first quarter. That was the score after the first quarter. Wakeland scored two second quarter touchdowns. Back Charlie Burkhart scored from one yard out and Laible threw first first TD pass to Rychel. Wakeland took a 14-10 lead. The Wildcats scored to retake the lead. Davis run the final 8 yards for a score and the Wildcats were back up, 17-14. Despite having just seconds left, Wakeland maneuvered into field goal range. Kicker Tanner Cragun hit a 45 field goal as time expired and the teams went to the locker room with a 17-17 score. Things began to go wrong for the Wildcats early in the third quarter. A center snap sailed over the head of Wildcat punter Noe Ponce and Wakeland recovered at the Wildcats 16 yard line. Wakeland scored to make it 24-17. An interception stopped one Wildcat drive and penalties hampered others. Wakeland just kept scoring. The Wildcats, 0-1 for the season, play their second and final non-district game next Friday on the road at Lucas against Lovejoy with kickoff at 7:30 p.m
Sulphur Springs City Council To Consider 11 Ordinances, Asset Forfeiture and EDC Budgets At Sept. 3 Meeting
Proposals for 11 city ordinances will be read for the first time during the Sept. 3 meeting of Sulphur Springs City Council. Most of the ordinances relate to the city budget, tax rate and services fees. However, one ordinance would prevent people from rolling down sidewalks and another restricts certain curbside parking.
Ordinances 2752-2756 are for appropriations, and to set the rates city residents will pay in taxes and for sanitation, water and sewer services. Water costs will increase 3 percent, sewer 2 percent and trash 1.5 percent, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. The tax rate, however, will again remain unchanged, city council members noted following Friday’s hearing.
The city budget is projected to fund routine operations as well as a few projects without having to raise the city tax rate above the current 44-cents per $100 property valuation, Maxwell said recently. No one attended Friday’s public hearing regarding the tax rate and funding increase.
If the service rates are approved, the minimum water bill would increase by about 95 cents per month, raising to about $47.81. A bill typically twice that amount would increase only about $1.90 a month, according to the city manger.
A council meeting is scheduled Sept. 24 for budget adoption and a public hearing for Proposition A, which if approved by voters in the Nov. 5 election, would allow the city to use up to $200,000 collected from the EDC tax per year for 20 years, to fund “construction and maintenance buildings, equipment, facilities and improvements” at Pacific Park and for a new senior citizens activities center.
Additional ordinances to be formally read and considered for the first time Tuesday evening would amend the 2018-19 budget, which continues through Sept. 30, and authorize “updated service credits.” The budgetary changes include increases in fuel sales which required additional fuel purchases for the airport, according to the city manager.
Also scheduled for discussion and council consideration at the Sept. 3 meeting are the asset forfeiture and Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation budgets.
Ordinance No. 2758 would set new gas rates for Atmos Mid-Texas, according to “a settlement between Atmos Cities Steering Committee and the Company to resolve the pending RRM rate filing.”
Ordinance No. 2759 would amend the city code to prohibit curbside parking within 25 feet of any intersection inside the city limits. This measure is proposed for safer traffic flow.
Ordinance No. 2760, as proposed would extend an existing policy which prohibits bicycle, scooters and other wheeled conveyances from being being on sidewalks, to include skateboards, roller blades, scooters and other similar devices which aren’t allowed on sidewalks in “commercially zoned areas” of the city.
The final ordinance proposal would prohibit “the use and contact with designated groundwater from beneath certain property within the City of Sulphur Springs to facilitate certification of a municipal setting designation of the property by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
The City Council is also scheduled to discuss and will be asked to consider a land plat request, asset forfeiture budget, water treatment plant chemical contract, economic development budget and investment policy review.
Sulphur Springs City Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Room at City Hall, 201 North Davis St.
Hopkins County Records For Aug. 30, 2019
Land Deed Transactions
- Lillian Lindley Hood Estate, Luann H. Schmidt independent executor, to Luann H. Schmidt trustee for the Luann H. Schmidt Irrevocable Trust; tract in the M. Williams survey
- Patsy Brumfeldt to Jace Clinton Orren; tract in the Lofton Vess survey
- Hans Boerhof to Joanna Byrd; tract in the HD Parson survey
- Lou Jean Martin and Michael Martin to Gloria Olvera and Jesus Olvera; tract in the Thomas Alders survey
- Linda Rosamond and William E. Rosamond to Jose Luis Gomez; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Carla Frazier and Ricky Frazier to Carla Frazier and Rickey Frazier to Carla Fay Frazier and Richard Anthony Frazier, trustees for the Richard & Carla Frazier Family Trust; tract in the William R. Brown
- Carla Fay Frazier and Rick Frazier to Carla Fay Frazier and Richard Anthony Frazier, trustees for the Richard & Carla Frazier Family Trust; tract in the William R. Brown survey
- Carla Frazier and Rick Frazier to Carla Fay Frazier and Richard Anthony Frazier, trustees for the Richard & Carla Frazier Family Trust; tract in the R. Hicklin survey
- Carla Frazier and Richard Frazier to Carla Fay Frazier and Richard Anthony Frazier, trustees for the Richard & Carla Frazier Family Trust; tract in the R. Hicklin survey
- Carla Frazier and Rick Frazier to Carla Fay Frazier and Richard Anthony Frazier, trustees for the Richard & Carla Frazier Family Trust; tract in the B. Lucinger survey
- Carla Frazier and Rick Frazier to Carla Fay Frazier and Richard Anthony Frazier, trustees for the Richard & Carla Frazier Family Trust; tract in the Samuel McCulloch survey
- Carla Frazier and Rick Frazier to Carla Fay Frazier and Richard Anthony Frazier, trustees for the Richard & Carla Frazier Family Trust; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Carla Frazier and Rick Frazier to Carla Fay Frazier and Richard Anthony Frazier, trustees for the Richard & Carla Frazier Family Trust; tract in the William Dalton survey
- Dan R. Campbell and Mitsie Karla Campbell to Rigo Mejia and Rosario Mejia; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Clinton Todd Isonhood and Kimberly Anne Isonhood to Johnny Sid Foster Jr. and Kelli Michelle Foster; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Joseph Kneifl and Sherry Kneifl to Garry Dean Shirley and Martha Lyn Shirley; tract in the Daniel Halbrooks survey
- Angelica Hernandez and Israel Hernandez to Nathaniel Cain Woodard and Shera Lesha Woodard; tract in the J. Pettyjohn survey
- Dave Withrow and Dixie Withrow to Seanda Renee Luther; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Wayne Cooper to James W. Skaggs and Vera L. Skaggs; tract in the Jose YBarbo survey
- Terry Elaine Swindler known as Terry Ealine Walker to Lewis Craig Swindler; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- George E. Whitehead to Diego’s Place LLC; tract in the Woody Hills Estates
- HRE Investments LLC to Alicia Alvarez and Jose Ernesto Alvarez; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Charles Edward Sickles and Tracie Sickles to Gary Todd Watkins; tract in the Charles Prufer survey
- Adams Solutions LLC, Alvac Adams Jr., to ALexis Negranti and Wade Negranti; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Doyle Wood and Margaret Wood to David E. Duncan and Michael Wood; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Bank of America NA and Diana Felder Fillmore, co-trustees for the William D. Felder III Testamentary Trust, to Jamie Evans, Lamar Milam Felder and William D. Felder IV
- Bank of America NA and Diana Felder Fillmore, co-trustees for the Diana Felder Fillmore Testamentary Trust, to Diana Felder Fillmore, Diana D. Kennedy and Eliza G. Fillmore Reola
- Anne Felder Sandifer Testamentary Trust, Bank of America NA and Diana Felder Fillmore co-trustees, to Mary Echols, Margaret Sandifer Henschel, Crystal Amanda S. Lowry, Jennifer M. McVay, Sarah S. Nonamaker, Jason E. Sandifer, Melinda Caroline Sandifer, Phillip C. Sandifer, Rachael Sandifer and Laura S. Woods
- Bank of America NA and Diana Felder Fillmore, co-trustees for the Liza Felder Delaney Testamentary Trust, to Mary Echols, Jamie Evans, Lamar Milam Felder, Liza Gibbs Felder, William D. Felder IV, Diana Felder Fillmore, Margaret Sandifer Henschel, Crystal Amanda S. Lowry, Jennifer M. McVay, Sarah S. Nonamaker, Jason E. Sandifer, Melinda Caroline Sandifer, Michael Sandifer, Phillip C. Sandifer, Rachael Sandifer and Laura S. Woods
- Texas Ranchitos LLC to Ramon Felipe Santos; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey
- Texas Ranchitos LLC to Lorenzo Perez; tract in the Jeramiah Ward survey
- Jose Manuel Castaneda Esquivel to Texas Ranchitos LLC; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey
- Texas Ranchitos LLC to Jose Manuel Castaneda Esqivel; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey
- Wayne Lewis Wardrup to Abigail Lynn Tipps; tract in the James English survey
- Arturo Lomeli to Janita Taylor; tract in the Jose F. Sanchez survey
- Texas Ranchitos LLC to Jose Rogel Macias and Alejandra Trejo Mancera; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey
- Texas Ranchitos LLC to Blanca Silva and Juan Silva; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey
- Texas Ranchitos LLC to Florentine De Nova and Rodolfo Rogel Garcia; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey
- Barbara C. Law, independently and as independent executor for the George A. Law Estate, to Dale McMahan and Sherri McMahan; tract in the M.J. De Los Santos Coy survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Victor Carl Terry and Leisa Ronnette Shepard
- Sergio P. Rodriguez and Christina Danielle Hall
- Shawn Hunter Kessell and Emily Ann Wilson
- James Samuel Samford and Krystal Lanette Orr
- Isaak William Vaughn and Kyleah Marin Bennett
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Aug. 21-27, 2019
Aug. 21
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 8:26 a.m., in reference to an incident that occurred. Deputies made contact with the reporting party and issued a Criminal Trespass Warning. Deputies were informed that the actor was abusing illegal drugs. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3841 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:12 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- At 9:46 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 1647 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 10:52 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was located and it was towed by Joes Wrecker Service.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:29 p.m., in reference to a possible burglary on County Road 1971 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 2:25 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Pine Mills, at approximately 4:18 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2251 near Mineola, at approximately 5:09 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole two rings from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 37 near Mineola; at approximately 5:11 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- At 7:12 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
- At 7:57 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 4778 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 8:02 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was transported to the ER by EMS.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3940 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:14 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole a water tank from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 4651 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:33 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:44 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Makayla Lagrone, 18, of Fort Worth, was arrested for Assault.
Aug. 22
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 5:59 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:32 a.m., in reference to a possible burglary on County Road 1880 near Yantis. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:53 a.m., in reference to a scam on FM 778 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1580 near Alba, at approximately 2:33 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:45 p.m., in reference to theft on FM 1647 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 5:17 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- At 8:24 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 4760 near Winnsboro.
Aug. 23
- At 3:42 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 4836 near Winnsboro.
- At 7:42 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5295 near Yantis, at approximately 9:31 a.m., in reference to a violation of a protective order. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2425 near Mineola, at approximately 12:09 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 68, was found deceased I his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and an autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 near Mineola, at approximately 2:47 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole timber from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 4:07 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to Pope St. in Alba, at approximately 4:05 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies located and transported the actor to the hospital.
- At 4:50 p.m., horses were reported out on County Road 4165 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3840 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:27 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- At 7:37 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 2230 near Mineola.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2220 near Mineola, at approximately 7:53 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:00 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances on Broken Bow near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 7869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:08 p.m., in reference to a possible assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to Beaulah St. in Hawkins, at approximately 9:08 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 10:42 p.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Aug. 24
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 69 near Alba; at approximately 1:21 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2220 near Mineola, at approximately 7:15 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies made contact with the reporting party and determined no criminal mischief occurred.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 12:23 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with the parties involved and determined this was a civil matter.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2299 near Mineola, at approximately 5:20 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 2306 near Mineola, at approximately 9:02 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5861 near Yantis, at approximately 11:02 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Trent Speaker, 51, of Yantis, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury of Family/Household Member Impede Breathing/Circulation.
Aug. 25
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1880 near Yantis, at approximately 12:06 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 2339 near Mineola, at approximately 1:12 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:22 a.m., in reference to a scam on HWY 154 near Yantis. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on County Road 2150 near Quitman; at approximately 1:07 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 4870 near Winnsboro; at approximately 3:34 p.m. Howard Weems, 61, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Trespass.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2966 near Yantis; at approximately 8:52 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:03 p.m., in reference to a dispute on FM 2088 near Quitman. Deputies spoke with the parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2117 near Quitman, at approximately 9:12 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with the parties involved and cleared the incident.
Aug. 26
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2422 near Mineola, at approximately 1:42 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 37 near Winnsboro; at approximately 3:33 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3234 near Quitman, at approximately 9:23 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse. A known actor used the reporting party’s credit/debit card without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3803 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:43 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Scott Lumpkin, 50, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
- Deputies were dispatched to Holly Hill Circle near Hawkins, at approximately 1:11 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 3:26 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 3144 near Quitman.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:36 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on FM 69 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 1905 near Yantis; at approximately 10:35 p.m. Jerry Payne, 35, of Lone Oak, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:32 p.m., in reference to stalking on County Road 1700 near Yantis. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Aug. 27
- At 7:18 a.m., cows were reported out on SPUR 514 near Yantis.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:45 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on County Road 2268 near Mineola. Deputies determined this was a civil matter and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Clayton St. near Yantis, at approximately 12:56 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. A male, 85, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1540 near Alba, at approximately 2:02 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole a ring from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:23 p.m., in reference to a scam on County Road 1960 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Birchwood Path near Hawkins, at approximately 4:06 p.m., in reference to a scam. Actors, or actors unknown, bought several items from the reporting party with a fraudulent check. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4494 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:32 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
Additional Reports
- Between the dates of August 21 and August 27, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Emergency Medical Services, Quitman Police Department, Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, Terrell Police Department, Child Protective Services and Mineola Police Department.
- Between the dates of August 21 and August 27, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 1 arrest warrant and arrested the individual.
- Total Jail Count: 133 inmates – 111 males and 22 females.
Remiders 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.
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez Explains How Wildcats Turned Things Around Against Bullard
Back on Aug. 15, Wildcats Team Tennis dropped a close 10-9 match against Bullard in a Whitehouse tournament. In a rematch Thursday, Aug. 29, at Tyler Junior College the Wildcats won 13-6.
There were several factors that contributed to the turnaround. Two weeks earlier, the Wildcats were near the end of a grueling 10-matches-in-two-weeks stretch that included several two-match days. Since then, the Wildcats have had only one match a week with lots of practice time to work on problem areas.
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez cited serving as an example. He said the Wildcats had lots of double faults early this season. With practice, he says serving is showing lots of improvement
The Wildcats also turned things around in doubles matches and in #1 boys singles. Coach Martinez says two weeks ago, the Wildcats finished doubles matches against Bullard down 5-2. He says Thursday the Wildcats were up 5-2.
Two weeks ago, #1 boys singles player Jonah Kirkpatrick lost his match. Thursday Coach Martinez says Kirkpatrick played well and won his singles match. Kirkpatrick also teamed up with Jeauxleigh Cantu to win their mixed doubles match.
Aaron Lucas and Logan Schumacher continue to play well for the Wildcats. They won their boys doubles match and both also took boys singles wins.
Jordan Gonzales won his boys singles match and teamed with Waylon Matlock to win a boys doubles match.
Carlos Lopez also won his boys singles match and teamed with Alex Romero to take a boys doubles match.
Coach Martinez was also pleased with two girls singles wins from veteran players. Katie Beth Herd and Harleigh Stiegent got wins. Sophomore Emily Dick also won her girls singles match. The girls doubles team of sophomore Paige Miesse and freshman Tryniti Luckett also won their match.
The only negative on Thursday was an injury to #1 girls singles player Cantu. Coach Martinez says she fell hard on the court and appeared to hurt her back. He says she is seeing a doctor to determine the extent of her injury. Despite the injury, Cantu continued to play and finished her match Thursday.
The Wildcats open district play Tuesday at the Wildcat Tennis Center against Lindale.
Wildcats Football Season Opens At The Prim Friday Against Frisco Wakeland
The Wildcats Football Team opens the regular season at Gerald Prim Stadium on this game day, Friday, Aug. 30. Frisco Wakeland will be in town and kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m.
It’s always exciting to start a season and everyone is undefeated and hope springs eternal. The Wildcats are coached by Greg Owens in his 14th year here. The Wakeland Wolverines are coached by Marty Secord, also in his 14th year there. Both teams made the playoffs one year ago and but teams lost bi-district games. Wakeland is a Division I Class 5A school and Sulphur Springs is a Division II Class 5A team.
Last year, at Frisco’s Memorial Stadium, the Wildcats hung on to win a thriller, 37-35. Perhaps we will have the same kind of excitement at The Prim on Friday night.
Catch all the game action of KSST Radio with live audio streaming. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile there is also cross country competition on this game day, Friday. The Wildcats and Lady Cats, coached by Ross Hicks, are competing at a Mineola meet.
Funds Approved for Improvements at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport
Aug. 30, 2019
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a $150,000 grant approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its August meeting will fund improvements at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport in Hopkins County.
The funds will be used for planned improvements, including design and engineering for pavement improvements through the city of Sulphur Springs and TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system. A consultant for this project will be selected this summer, officials said.
This year, TxDOT expects to provide approximately $60 million in funding for planning, constructing and maintaining community airports. Approximately 275 community airports in Texas are eligible for funding.
Arrivals and departures from community airports account for more than three million flight hours per year, and provide aircraft facilities for agricultural, medical, business and commuter use.
Man Accused Of Holding Girlfriend At Gunpoint When She Tried To End Their Relationship Is Back In Jail
Justin Arley Bryant, the Sulphur Springs man accused of holding his girlfriend at gunpoint in June to prevent her from breaking up with him, is back in the county jail.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Greer and Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford located the 20-year-old man at his residence. They took him into custody at 12:53 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, on a motion to hold-bond insufficient, according to arrest reports.
Bryant was arrested June 27 at Buford Park. He was alleged to have engaged in a verbal argument with a 19-year-old Sulphur Springs woman about them ending their relationship. During the altercation, he allegedly retrieved a small black gun and pointed it at the female, “telling her that she can’t leave him,” Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd noted in arrest reports. While shouting at the woman, Bryant allegedly pointed the weapon out an open window and discharged the firearm, police reports noted.
The woman reportedly talked him into going to play volleyball at the park and to get something to eat. Bryant allegedly put the gun away and they proceeded to the park. Another person contacted police about the situation, Floyd wrote in June 27 arrest reports.
Bryant was released from Hopkins County jail July 3 on $200,000 bond. Deputies took him into custody at his residence Aug. 29 on the insufficient bond charge. He remained in jail Friday morning, Aug. 30. The new bond on the aggravated assault with deadly weapon charge was set at $1 million, according to jail and arrest reports.
