Game Day Monday: Wildcats Host Rockwall; Lady Cats at Liberty Eylau
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams will be in action on this Monday game day (November 19). The games are the teams’ last ones before the Thanksgiving Holiday break.
The Wildcats face another challenge as they will play host to Rockwall, the #2 ranked team in Class 6A according to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll. The Yellowjackets enter the Monday contest in Wildcats Gym with a 6-1 record. The Wildcats are 2-0 for the season and they are ranked #15 in Class 5A. The Wildcats own two wins over Class 6A teams so far the season. They have defeated Plano East and Rockwall Heath. One Yellowjackets’ player, Samuel Williamson, is committed to Louisville. Action begins Monday with a freshman game at 5 p.m. followed by a JV contest at 6:15 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at around 7:30 p.m. KSST Radio will have all the action of the Wildcats and Rockwall game beginning at around 7:30 p.m. The game will also be videotaped for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats’ basketball team also faces a stern test. They travel to Texarkana to play Liberty-Eylau Monday. The Lady Cats are 1-0 for the season after winning their season opener at home against Paris, 37-26 Saturday. The Lady Cats JV will play L-E beginning at 1 p.m. The varsity game is scheduled to follow at around 2:15 p.m.
Connally Street Home Heavily Damaged by Fire Early Monday Morning
by Kerry Craig
Flames were visible coming from the side of a three-story home in the 700 block of Connally Street when police and fire units arrived just before 1 a.m. Monday. As firefighters began an interior attack on the fire it was quickly apparent that more help would be needed and Hopkins County Fire Department was called to the scene along with all full-time and part-time Sulphur Springs firefighters to help with the fire on the top two floors of the home. It took firemen some three hours to contain the blaze and begin recovery efforts.
The local American Red Cross Chapter was called to assist the family in finding lodging following the fire. Jay Sanders, Director of Public Safety, said that following investigation by Fire Investigator Aaron Kager the fire was determined to be accidental.
Cumby FFA Placed 7th out of 70 Clubs during Area VI Leadership Development
According to Dayton Wood, President of the Cumby FFA Chapter, the team had already placed 2nd at District earlier this Fall in Radio Broadcast contests, and that placement allowed them to advance to Area competition on November 14, 2018. Using scripts they developed during workshops and working as a broadcast team, they faced down students from 70 other schools to bring home 7th Place. However, they did not fulfill their dream of making it to the State level this year. Wood and his two teammates will graduate in Spring 2019, and feel certain that next year’s team will keep up the momentum for Cumby. Additionally, Wood placed 4th in Senior Creed Speaking at the Area contest, and was proud to bring home that designation to his school’s FFA Chapter. Wood plans to major in Ag Communications when he enters college, and to get experience and training in Radio and TV broadcasting along the way. Meantime, Wood and the Cumby FFA Chapter are preparing for livestock shows and judging competitions in the coming Spring. Congratulations to all the students in the Cumby FFA Chapter!
Lions Club Planning Bigger Brighter Christmas Parade
As the season of giving approaches, the Sulphur Springs Lions are making plans for a bigger and brighter Christmas Light Parade.
The eleventh annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade presented by Carriage House Manor will be held in downtown Sulphur Springs on the evening of December 7th at 7:00 PM. As the city lights go out, the parade entries, which are required to be lit up with working Christmas lights, will bring Christmas cheer to those lining the parade route.
This year the Lions will continue their partnership with the Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association and the Sulphur Springs Law Enforcement Association to collect toys for the Blue Santa Program. Blue Santa collects and distributes toys to needy children in Hopkins County. The Help Blue Santa Build His Float project is an effort to collect toys to kick-off the annual Blue Santa Toy Drive. The Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association will have an empty truck in front of the county Courthouse and will enter an empty trailer into the parade. The community is encouraged to bring a toy or a financial gift to the parade to donate to the Blue Santa Program. Donations can be made either on the truck in front of the Courthouse or will be picked up along the parade route and placed on the empty trailer. “We had a great response from the community with our toy drive last year. We are excited to team up with Blue Santa again to help this great program that shares our Lions Club values of helping children in need.” stated Lions Club Parade Committee Chairman Tom Miller.
The Lions Club would like to give a special thanks to Carriage House Manor for being the title sponsor of the parade. Other parade sponsors include, Alliance Bank, City National Bank, Farmers Electric Cooperative, Sulphur Springs Dodge, Farm Country, Brian Toliver Ford, Nortex Tractor, and Jay Hodge Chevrolet.
Entry forms for the Lighted Christmas Parade can be picked up at any sponsor location or at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The deadline to enter the parade is Tuesday December 4th.
The Sulphur Springs Lions Club meets at noon on Tuesdayat Pizza Inn at 1320 Mockingbird Lane. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information, or to get involved with the Sulphur SpringsLions Club, visit a club meeting or like them on Facebook.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.
Obscured License Plate Leads to Arrest
Signs of criminal activity were evident to the Texas DPS Trooper when he stopped a 2014 Chrysler 200 on I-30 at the 131 mile marker. Inside the vehicle, the trooper found approximately 19 lbs of marijuana, 2300-grams of THC in e-cig cartridges, and approximately 600-grams of prescription codeine.
The trooper initiated the traffic stop when the vehicle passed his stationary position. The vehicle had an obscured license plate and, during the brief pursuit, cut in after passing another vehicle. During the stop, the trooper observed signs of criminal activity and asked consent to search the vehicle. When consent was not granted, a DPS K9 unit was contacted. The K9 conducted a free air sniff and alerted on the vehicle for narcotics. Multiple bags of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana were found along with the e-cig and suspected liquid codeine.
Bolivar Herrera Cavazos, 29 of Donna, TX was arrested for Possession Penalty Group 2, more than 400-grams; Possession Penalty Group 3 more than 400-grams, and Possession of Marijuana more than 5lbs but less than 50lbs. He bonded out of Hopkins County Jail. His bonds totaled $50,000.
Lady Lions Win Two Friday
The Saltillo Lady Lions record two victories in pool play Friday defeating CHESS, 50-21 and McLeod, 43-39 in overtime. The victories gave the Lady Lions three wins in four games in their Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament.
The Lady Lions enter Gold Bracket play Saturday with a 4-3 season record. Friday against CHESS, the Lady Lions led only 8-5 after the first quarter but then took charged with big second and third quarters. Anna Reeder led the Lady Lions with 12 points. Jocelyn Ochoa scored 10 points. Chandler Bain added 8 points. Brittney Peeples and Maddy Smith has 6 points each. Paisley Kastner and Kristina Wade scored 4 points each.
The game against McLeod was a real barn-burner ending 33-33 in regulation. The Lady Lions outscored McLeod, 10-6 in overtime. Maddy Smith led the Lady Lions in this one with 10 points. Chandler Bain and Jocelyn Ochoa had 7 points each. Paisley Kastner scored 6 points. Lorena Castro and Anna Reeder added 4 points each. Kristina Wade scored 3 points and Brittney Peeples scored 2 points.
Saltillo Lions Even Season Record with Win
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team evened their season record at 1-1 with a 53-36 win over Queen City Friday. The Lions roared out to an 18-5 first quarter lead and never trailed.
Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 27 points. Ben Moore scored 10 points. Mathew had 7 points. Edi Olayo had 4 points. Dillon Beadle and Levi Hoover each scored 2 points. The Saltillo Lions JV lost to Queen City, 41-15.
The Lions play Liberty-Eylau Monday evening.
Lady Cats Open Season with Win
The Lady Cats’ basketball team opened the season with a 37-26 victory over Paris in Wildcats Gym Saturday. The victory marked the coaching debut in Sulphur Springs for Brittney Tisdell. The game also saw former Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman return to the gym as head coach at Paris.
The Lady Cats outscored Paris in every quarter and built the lead throughout the game. The Lady Cats led 11-7 after the first quarter, 18-12 at halftime, 29-21 after three quarters and 37-26 at the end. Autumn Tanton led the Lady Cats with 14 points. Te’Arria Rose had 6 points on two three pointers. Sadavia Porter and Aliyah Abron scored 5 points and each had a three. Nylah Lindley score 4 points. Danielle Godbolt scored 3 points on a three pointer. Peaches Jackson of Paris led all scorers with 16 points. The Lady Cats shot 45% from two point range and 26% from behind the three point arc.
The Lady Cats recorded 21 deflections and 12 steals. The Lady Cats had 17 turnovers. The Lady Cats, 1-0 for the season, play at Liberty-Eylau Monday at 2:15 p.m.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 7-12, 2018
November 7th
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2930 near Alba; at approximately 3:12 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Goode St. in Quitman, at approximately 4:27 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 4:30 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4554 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:11 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:15 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 5:31 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 7:42 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the owner of the building and determined it was an accident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:39 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on CR 2460 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 14 near Hawkins; at approximately 1:48 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2195 near Quitman, at approximately 3:40 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 4:20 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 1647 near Winnsboro.
At 5:43 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to Suma near Quitman, at approximately 9:43 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies located the damage, but were unable to locate the vehicle that caused the damage.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2225 near Quitman; at approximately 10:46 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
November 8th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 3:11 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:50 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Curtis Govan, II, 22, of Dallas, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2620 near Mineola, at approximately 5:50 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 10:14 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1460 near Quitman, at approximately 10:16 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 spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:12 p.m., in reference to theft that occurred on HWY 80 near Hawkins. This case is active.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:35 p.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse that occurred on CR 2700 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:55 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances that occurred on CR 3164 near Quitman. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 2:49 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2279 near Mineola, at approximately 3:21 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the scene.
At 5:33 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4200 near Winnsboro.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3987 near Winnsboro; at approximately 7:06 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 7:47 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 8:06 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2700 near Mineola, at approximately 8:34 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies located the actor and issue a citation.
At 8:45 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
November 9th
At 2:56 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.
At 6:56 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2810 near Mineola, at approximately 6:59 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 7:04 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2942 near Alba.
At 7:05 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 7:25 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 9:25 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:11 a.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 852 near Winnsboro. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2360 near Mineola, at approximately 1:52 p.m., in reference to burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a chainsaw from the reporting party’s building. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2311 near Mineola, at approximately 2:52 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:17 p.m., in reference to theft that occurred on CR 2261 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:07 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on CR 2298 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 6882 near Mineola; at approximately 7:31 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Quitman beach area, at approximately 7:40 p.m., in reference to a possible alcohol violation. Deputies located the individuals and determined there was no alcohol and cleared the area.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Pacific St. in Mineola; at approximately 8:03 p.m. Summer Barnhart, 22, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Pacific St. in Mineola; at approximately 8:53 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Broad St. in Mineola; at approximately 9:14 p.m. Michael McFall, 30, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2200 near Mineola; at approximately 11:25 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2131 near Quitman; at approximately 11:46 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
November 10th
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2298 near Mineola; at approximately 12:47 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 6882 near Mineola; at approximately 1:09 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Patten St. in Mineola; at approximately 1:23 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
At 1:56 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3118 near Quitman; at approximately 1:58 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3144 near Quitman; at approximately 2:00 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
At 7:07 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Mineola.
At 7:36 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 11 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3425 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:14 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 2:13 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the activity and they gun was being fired in a safe direction.
At 2:56 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Mineola, at approximately 2:57 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the owner of the building and determined it was an accident.
At 6:39 p.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:53 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Holiday Village Dr. near Quitman; at approximately 8:44 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 1799 near Mineola; at approximately 9:38 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3978 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:07 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3160 near Quitman; at approximately 11:49 p.m. Fredrick Owens, 46, of Winnsboro, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
November 11th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4990 near Quitman, at approximately 12:44 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 2:02 a.m. Korey Bigbee, 26, of McKinney, was arrested for Resist Arrest, Search or Transport, Failure to Identify, and Public Intoxication.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Holly Trail near Hawkins; at approximately 5:20 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Holley St. in Alba, at approximately 10:56 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Dennis Dawson, 52, of Alba, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3900 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:37 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Jason Reeves, 46, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:21 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the owner of the building and determined it was an accident.
At 5:01 p.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 near Mineola.
At 6:03 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2966 near Yantis.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4200 near Winnsboro; at approximately 6:15 p.m.
At 6:47 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2225 near Quitman; at approximately 6:52 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 7:11 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and this case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4988 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:08 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Shanna Carpenter, 39, of Cumby, was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2205 near Mineola, at approximately 8:52 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 37 near Quitman; at approximately 9:48 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
November 12th
Deputies were dispatched to Lone Oak Dr. in Hawkins, at approximately 12:42 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 6:07 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2660 near Mineola, at approximately 7:38 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Ross Sudderth, 35, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault.
At 12:19 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2720 near Mineola, at approximately 1:16 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the day.
At 1:24 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 11 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:34 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into the residence and damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 3:18 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4420 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3810 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:01 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 6:56 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3545 near Hawkins; at approximately 8:33 p.m. Dalton Shumaker, 22, of Hawkins, was arrested for Prohibited Weapon Knuckles.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Church St. in Mineola; at approximately 11:51 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Between the dates of November 7 and November 12, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Emergency Medical Services, Police Departments, Rains County and Department of Public Safety.
Between the dates of November 7 and November 12, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 2 arrest warrants and arrested the individual and filed 6 cases with the District Attorney.
Total Jail Count –116 inmates – 92 males and 24 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.
