Wildcats 7 on 7 Team Wins Three and Loses None at Commerce Competition Saturday
The Wildcats’ 7 on 7 football team won all three games they played at a Commerce competition on Saturday (June 8). The Wildcats topped Commerce, Scurry-Rosser and Leonard. Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said he liked how the varsity moved the football down the field completing pass after pass. He said the varsity achieved a goal of completing 80% of their passes that hit receivers hands. Kaden Wallace was quarterback for all three wins Saturday. Coach Young said Wallace is getting a better feel for calling plays. Coach Young said Wallace’s favorite targets included Kylan Wade, Detrick Clayton, Chase Haney, Landry Meskimen, Zack Tiemeyer and Campbell Cody. The Wildcats JV 7 on 7 team lost to varsity teams from Quitman, Scurry-Rosser and Prairiland. Matthew Sherman and Ty Stroud shared quarterback duties. Among their favorite targets were Weston Fields, Carson Fenton, Langston Bridges and Reid Williams.
Also in recent 7 on 7 varsity action, the Wildcats won two and lost four against a strong field of teams at an SMU competition on May 31. The Wildcats opened with wins over district foe North Forney and Pulaski Academy of Arkansas. Then the Wildcats lost a close game against district foe Kaufman and a not so close game to Prestonwood Christian. The Wildcats also lost in the final minutes of a game against Garland. In bracket play, the Wildcats stayed close to DeSoto before losing a ten point game. The Wildcats are now 8-9-1 during 7 on 7 varsity competition. The varsity will play in a state qualifier tournament this Saturday in Tyler.
I-30 Traffic Stop Yields Medications, 1 Arrest
A 52-year-old Arkansas man who pulled over when police stopped another vehicle on Interstate 30 Sunday morning, was allegedly found to be in possession of three different kinds of medication for which he could not provide a prescription, troopers alleged in arrest reports.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper stopped vehicle about 10:30 a.m. June 9 at mile marker 130 on Interstate 30 for speeding. The Malvern, Arkansas man stopped a Ford F-150 pickup ahead of the first vehicle, the DPS officer noted in arrest reports.
He contacted the man in the pickup to find out why he stopped too. Wile talking to the Arkansas man, the highway patrol observed him to show signs of possible impairment. The man allegedly told the trooper he had taken medication earlier in the morning and showed a couple of clues of intoxication on standard field sobriety tests. The pickup driver also told the trooper he had medication in the glove box, where two bottles containing three different medications that had not been prescribed to him were found. The man allegedly claimed he had the medicines at his house and had put them in the truck that morning.
The trooper took the 52-year-old Malvern, Arkansas man into custody for possession of a dangerous drug, a Class A misdemeanor charge. He remained in the county jail Monday, June 10, in lieu of $2,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
Cumby Police Arrest Dallas Man Felony Assault Warrant
A traffic stop by Cumby police resulted in a felony arrest Saturday evening.
Cumby Police Chief Paul Robertson reported stopping a Toyota Camry at 6:10 p.m. June 8 for a traffic violation. A records check showed the 23-year-old Donvanique Lamar Wilson, 23, of Dallas man to have an outstanding Dallas County warrant. Consequently, Wilson was taken into custody at 6:15 p.m. and taken to jail for family violence assault that impeded breathing or circulation.
Wilson remained in the county jail at noon Monday, June 10. His bond was set at $20,000 on the felony assault charge, according to jail reports.
Woman Arrested For Alleged Possession Of Pain Medications
June 10, 2019 – A routine traffic stop on Peach Street Saturday resulted in location of two pain medications and a felony arrest.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman reported initiating a traffic stop on a Ford Focus. He alleged the woman inside could be seen moving around as if to conceal something, before bring the car to a stop in the 500 block of Peach Street at 1:32 p.m. June 8.
On contact, Hoffman said the driver to be extremely nervous, so he asked and received permission to search the car. Hoffman, in arrest reports, alleged Tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen hydrocodone bitartrate, pain medications, were located.
Rosemary Zamora, 49, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at 2:21 p.m. Saturday for possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance; a drug-free zone enhancement was added due to proximity of the stop to a church and school property.
Zamora was released from the county jail Sunday, June 9, on $5,000 bond on the controlled substance charge.
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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.
Tip Leads To Felony Warrant Arrest
A Quitman resident was arrested at local motel Saturday evening on a Wood County warrant.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Lance Burdick and Chris Baumann received information that 21-year-old Charles Allen Bell of Quitman, a wanted man, could be found at a hotel in the 1400 block of East Industrial Drive in Sulphur Springs, according to arrest reports.
A records check confirmed Bell was indeed wanted in Wood County for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of less than 1 gram of Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, deputies noted in arrest reports.
The deputies went to Econ Lodge, where they found Bell in a bathroom, took him into custody on the felony warrant and to jail at 5:41 p.m. June 8, according to arrest reports.
He remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, June 10. He also was charged with surety off bond on a possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana charge, according to jail reports.
Commissioners Vote To Modify Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. Abatement
Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday voted to modify an Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. abatement by 10 percent, to match a reduction in staffing.
According to Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Executive Director Roger Feagley, the abatement to the county was $28,000, with requirements that the company maintain 147 employees. The company, however, now has a 125. The loss can be attributed to attrition, positions not being filled when people quit. However, there are plans for the company to work on building that number back, with five jobs to be added this year.
Four years still remain on the five year agreement.
One city resident, Jay Julian, who says he also owns property in the county, asked the commissioners to revoke the abatement completely, with those tax dollars to be used to benefit citizens. He said granting the modification would set a bad precedent.
The court voted unanimously, with all members present in accord, to modify Ocean Spray Cranberries’ abatement by 10 percent as requested. Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker was not in attendance at Monday’s meeting.
Bank Depository
In other business, the commissioners court approved Auditor Shannah Walker’s recommendation that the county select Alliance Bank as depository of public funds for Hopkins County. City National Bank and Guaranty Bank and Trust also submitted bid. Walker, County Treasurer Danny Davis, Judge Robert Newsom and some court members met with representatives from the banks. Alliance Bank was the only one to turn in all documents.
“They’re offering variable interest rates of the Treasury dual rate plus 0.25 percent. So what they are paying us today would 2.32 percent. It’s a great rate. We’ve always been happy with the rate that they’ve honored. They’ve offered positive pay, which was something that we’ve wanted to implement to service at no cost, and they’ve also $20 million collateral on our funds that are put there,” Walker said.
Grant Topics
Also approved at Monday’s meeting were the following grant matters:
- an agreement between Hopkins County and GrantWorks for grant management services for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program;
- a resolution authorizing the Commissioners Court to Submit an application to Texas Department Of Agriculture for funding through Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, known as TxCDBG, for 2018 disaster funding;
- and designation of the county judge to act as the county’s executive officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the application to Texas Department of Agriculture for funding through TxCDBG for 2018 Disaster Funding.
Payroll, Utilities Disbursement
The court approved an order for disbursement of salaries and utility expenses in accordance with Senate Bill 354 of the 86th Legislative Session.
Walker explained SB 354 would allow county officials to process payroll and pay utilities without having to bring both before the court each before doing so each time.
Heritage Park Will Host Reilly Springs Jamboree for Two Indoor Shows on June 15
The historic Reilly Springs Jamboree is coming to town! Heritage Park’s beautiful new Winniford House will be the setting for two lively country and gospel talent performances on the evening of Saturday June 15, 2019. Tickets are $10 per person in advance or at the door, with the first show at 6 pm and repeated at 8 pm to feature Roger Reed, the Jamboree band and guest performers. Children 10 and under are admitted free for the family-friendly classic country entertainment. A full kitchen/concession is offered inside Winniford House, a multi-purpose venue that seats 100 persons and provides a cool, comfortable indoor facility for weddings, reunions and other local events.
The Reilly Springs Jamboree began in 1956 inside the Reilly Springs Schoolhouse, now Community Center. That was immediately after the Reilly Springs school district had consolidated with Sulphur Springs. Local residents Bob and Joe Attlesey, also known as The Shelton Brothers, were a duo with widespread recognition through the Louisiana Hayride, recordings for Decca records, and Dallas TV appearances. And between gigs back home, the brothers would often host early-morning broadcasts on KSST from the Reilly Springs Store and put on Opry-like stage shows in the old schoolhouse. Soon, they had their Nashville connections on the appearance schedule, and audiences would flock in from surrounding counties on Saturday nights to see the likes of Johnny Cash, George Jones, Johnny Horton, June Carter and dozens of other popular country musicians on the old schoolhouse stage. The Reilly Springs Jamboree’s height of popularity began to wane in the mid-1960’s after television began to capture the attention of Americans.
However, over the next 30 years, a number of local bands, including those of Larry Neal and Monty Tipps kept it’s history alive with occasional appearances. Memorabilia and recordings of the original shows fascinated KSST’s Enola Gay, whose Morning Show listeners often called to share fond memories of ‘the Jamboree’. In the early 1990’s, Enola Gay and her husband Jerry Mathews began to toy with the idea of reviving the stage show. A ‘Jamboree Reunion’ was held in April 1995 to a standing room only audience in the ballroom of the Veterans of Foreign War, with many of the original members on the talent line-up including Charles Carter, lead guitarist for Tammy Wynette and originally of Hunt County. KSST carried the broadcast and Channel 18 TV recorded the event for playback. Thus, the Reilly Springs Jamboree was re-born, and soon moved back home to the original schoolhouse stage. Since 2006, Roger Reed and Enola Gay have partnered in producing monthly shows on the 3rd Saturday night, offering family-friendly country and gospel entertainment to new generations of fans.
Although the Jamboree’s permanent home is the Reilly Springs Community Center/Schoolhouse, the June 2019 performance will take place at Hopkins County Heritage Park at 416 Jackson Street, indoors in a new modern building. Heritage Park’s historical setting and the Jamboree’s rich 63-year history makes them a perfect pairing for the summer shows planned on Saturday June 15, 2019. Bring your Dad, your Mom and the kids and enjoy the flag-waving classic country music experience! For information phone 903-438-3568 or 903-348-7114, [email protected] or Facebook at the reilly springs jamboree
FREE Concert and Dance at Doctor’s Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State Park!
Kicking off the Summer with our FREE 1st Annual Concert and Dance at Cooper Lake State Park – Doctor’s Creek!
Cooper, TX— What better way to get into the summer frame of mind than a free concert and dance at Cooper Lake State Park – Doctor’s Creek? In an effort to reintroduce Cooper Lake State Park – Doctor’s Creek to our community and region, on Saturday, June 22, 8:00-11:00 p.m., Dubb and the Luv Machines will perform a mix of classic and new rock and country hits in the Lone Pine Parking Lot adjacent to the lake!
The concert is FREE plus all admission fees into the park will be waived for this fun-filled evening! The event is sponsored by Friends of Doctor’s Creek (501c3 nonprofit), and without their tireless work and funding, this would not have been possible! Their goal is to get everyone out to enjoy this beautiful park that they love and you will, too! Concessions such as chips, drinks, and ice cream bars will be available for a $1.00 donation each. General donations to Friends of Doctor’s Creek will also be thankfully accepted to continue this event and others in the future.
Concert goers will park at Lone Pine Boat Ramp Parking Lot. A part of the parking lot will be set up for lawn chairs that everyone will bring and for the dance area in front of the stage! Boaters may choose to watch the concert from the lake under the stars! The Delta County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a boat parade and contest on the same evening in conjunction with the concert. See their Facebook page for details.
Between 7:00pm and 8:00pm before the concert begins, the park will host an educational program on Mammals of Northeast Texas with a cool “skins, skulls and tracks display”! Come and enjoy this hands-on program before the music begins!
Mark your calendars, and don’t miss this wonderful way to welcome summer–the 1st Annual Summer Concert and Dance at Cooper Lake State Park – Doctor’s Creek on June 22nd from 8 to 11pm!
