Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions Defeat Yantis Tuesday
The Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions both picked up a win against Yantis Tuesday (November 27). The Lions topped the Owls, 67-47 and improved their season record to 3-2. Saltillo led 24-6 after the first quarter. They were up 37-20 at the half and 57-36 after three quarters. Chris Boekhorst led the way with 24 points for the Lions. Matthew Gurley scored 22 points. Ben Moore added 6 points. Levi Hoover scored 4 points. Andrew Redburn and Stephen Marroquin has 3 points apiece. Saltillo plays next against Southwest Christian in a Lipan tournament Thursday afternoon.
The Lady Lions defeated Yantis, 58-33. The Lady Lions got off to a good start leading 16-5 after one quarter. They were up 24-12 at the half and 46-21 after three quarters. Chandler Bain had a big game for the Lady Lions with 25 points. Maddy Smith and Jocelyn Ochoa had 7 points each. Anna Reeder got 6 points. Christy Marquez scored 4 points. Lorena Castro, Paisley Kastner and Kristina Wade had 3 points apiece. The Lady Lions are now 5-6 for the season. Lady Lions Coach Colton Smith said he thought the Lady Lions played with great intensity adding he was happy with the effort they showed in the game. The Lady Lions play Yantis again Thursday in a Dodd City tournament.
74 Indictments Handed Up by Grand Jury November 27, 2018
Seventy-four (74) indictments were handed up by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Tuesday, November 27, 2018. There were a variety of charges ranging from solicitation of a minor to aggravated assault, burglary, and tampering with government records. Several Possession of a Controlled Substance indictments are also in the list. Not all those indicted have been arrested but among those who have:
LettieDelores Mosqueda-Jasso was indicted on 15 counts of Tamper with Government Record Defraud/Harm. Mosqueda-Jasso, 32, of Sulphur Bluff, was located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, after she fled Hopkins County when a regular internal audit in the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 records noted discrepancies. Mosqueda-Jasso, a former part-time clerkin the Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Office, was found hiding under a stairwell at an apartment complex. She was wanted on warrants in Hopkins County for the discrepancies.
Joshua Ladearl Liesey was indicted for Aggravated Assault Family Violence with Deadly Weapon. In November of this year, Sulphur Springs Police responded to an address on Arbala Road regarding a family disturbance. The victim, a family member, told officers that Leisey, 32, had threatened to kill her and displayed a handgun during the assault. Leisey was found walking on the roadway south of the location and detained him.
Joshua Terry Ford was indicted for Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House with Weapon.
David Bradley McCord, 48, of Sulphur Springs, was indicted for Assault Family Violence/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation. A disturbance at a local hotel was more than a verbal altercation that Sulphur Springs Police Officers observed when they first arrived at the room. In speaking with all the individuals involved, it was found that an assault involving a dating relationship had occurred.
Jacob Allan Piper was indicted for Sexual Perform Child Employ Induce/Authorize.
Jeremiah Douglas Carnes was indicted for Online Solicitation of a Minor.
Summer Leigh Ann Wright was indicted for Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence. Child Protective Services began an investigation into Pandora Sue Ewalt, 53, of Sulphur Springs and her daughter Summer Wright for drug use around a child. Ewalt is the grandmother and Wright is the mother of the child. During the investigation both the grandmother and the mother along with the 11-month old child tested positive for methamphetamine. Child Protective Services contacted the Special Crimes Unit and SCU began an investigation. SCU obtained warrants for the arrest of both Ewalt and Wright.
Pandora Sue Ewalt was indicted for Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence. (See above)
Ceazar A. Garcia-Hernandez was indicted for Aggravated Robbery.
Robert Michael Vaughn was indicted on one count of Aggravated Perjury and one count of Forgery Government/National Instrument/Money/Security.
Michael Joe McPherson was indicted for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More.
Curtis Lee Reynolds was indicted for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More. A Sulphur Springs Police Officer saw Reynolds, 56, of Sulphur Springs, almost strike an officer with emergency lights activated. When Reynolds narrowly missed the officer, the officer that observed the incident activated his emergency lights and siren in an attempt to stop Reynolds. Reynolds refused to stop but did finally stop at E-Z Mart on Main Street. When the officer questioned, Reynolds spoke with slurred speech, had bloodshot eyes and was unsteady on his feet when he exited the vehicle.
Brian James Chism was indicted for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More.
Luis Jorge Leyva was indicted for Money Laundering more than $30,000 but less than $150,000.
Miklo Vargas was indicted for Engage in Organized Criminal Activity.
Irving Vazquez-Ramirez was indicted for Engage in Organized Criminal Activity.
Jose Manuel Gallegos was indicted for Engage in Organized Criminal Activity.
Alberto Lovotes Escobedo was indicted for Engage in Organized Criminal Activity.
Conner James Bradley was indicted on two counts of Burglary of a Building. Numerous items were taken from a residence off Highway 11W in a burglary Monday. Conner James Bradley, 21, of Hopkins County , was arrested in Wood County for the burglary. All items were recovered. Hopkins County Criminal Investigators Corley Weatherford and Dennis Findley along with Bo Fox, Southwest Cattle Raisers’ Special Ranger began an investigation that led to a man that had been in the area a few days before. The investigators and the Special Ranger recovered the stolen items and arrested Bradley within a few hours after the investigation began. Bradley, who lives part of the year in Tennessee, is also wanted in there on similar charges. The investigation will continue. Investigators believe there may be another individual involved in the burglary.
Alejandro Castro Rodriguez was indicted for Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear.
Kerry Olin Kirkpatrick was indicted for Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear.
Mistie Michelle Watson was indicted for Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear.
Jalen Ryan Crockett was indicted for Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm.
Carolyn Jean Noble was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram and for Possession Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
Casey Randall Griffith was indicted for one count of Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 200-grams and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 200-grams.
Michael Gene Hadaway was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Dewayne Laverdo Hamilton was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Jennifer Ann Seely was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone and for Prohibitive Substance/Item in Correctional Facility.
Emerald Leah Trotta was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Steve Sterling Fouse was indicted for Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone.
Donald Arthur Adkins was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Oscar Gabriel Gonzalez was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Emergency Warning System Test Set for Noon Wednesday, November 28
Sulphur Springs Police will be testing the Emergency Warning System Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at noon. The test will include the sounding of Emergency Warning Sirens.
The tests are conducted on a consistent schedule so that any flaws in the system can be corrected prior to an emergency need.
PJC-Sulphur Springs: English Composition
ENGLISH LESSONS
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center English Instructor Dr. Ken Haley gets a smile from students Emma Hampton and Ty Self as they discuss a point in his English composition class at the Sulphur Springs campus.
#8 Ranked Wildcats Defeat Paris 64-53
Playing in a rocking Paris gym, the #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team fell behind early but then came all the way back on their way to a 64-53 win over Paris Tuesday night. Paris led at one point in the first quarter, 19-11.
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats played sloppy at times but found a way to get a win. He gave credit to Paris for coming out hot and popping the Wildcats on the chin.
The Wildcats got 22 points from senior guard Keaston Willis and 21 points from junior forward Sadaidriene “Day Day” Hall. Junior forward Kai Taylor scored 7 points, senior guard Jeremiah Roland chipped in 5 points, sophomore guard Boo Wilkerson and senior post Xavier Cork had 4 points each and sophomore guard Lamodrick Johnson scored 1 point.
The Wildcats improved to 5-0 for the season. Next the Wildcats play Thursday in the three-day Mansfield ISD Spring Creek Barbeque Classic Tournament. The Wildcats open up against Mansfield Lake Ridge Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Lake Ridge High School Gym.
Lady Cats 63, Terrell 46
The Lady Cats’ basketball team dominated Terrell when it really mattered and came away with a 63-46 win at Wildcats Gym Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats led 15-8 after the first quarter, 40-11 at the half and 52-26 after three quarters.
Terrell made a run at the Lady Cats’ second team in the fourth quarter and cut the lead to 12, 55-43 with about a minute and a half left. Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell brought her starters back and they built the lead back up. Coach Tisdell was able to play all ten of her varsity players who were available and eight of them scored points.
Autumn Tanton led the Lady Cats with 19 points. Tanton was effective from the foul line hitting 9 of 13 free throws. Sadavia Porter added 13 points. Danielle Godbolt scored 11 points. Latavia Smith scored 6 points off the bench. Colbria Harrison, Nylah Lindley and Te’Arria Rose all scored 4 points. Kerie Wright had 2 points.
Terrell’s Jerrona Barfield led all scorers with 21 points including 11 in the fourth quarter.
The Lady Cats improved to 3-0 for the season. Next they play two games Thursday in the three-day Winnsboro Hoopfest. The Lady Cats play host Winnsboro at 9:20 a.m. Thursday in the Winnsboro High School Gym and Emory Rains at 2:40 p.m. Thursday in the Winnsboro Middle School Gym.
Argenbright Signs Letter of Intent to Play College Baseball
Wildcats senior catcher Kaden Argenbright signed a letter of intent Tuesday (November 27) to play college baseball at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The signing took place in the Multipurpose Building before lots of his family and student athlete friends.
Argenbright said the Reddies had been watching him this summer and they invited him to a camp this fall. Henderson State promised to keep in touch and a month later invited him to take an official visit. The Reddies made an offer to Argenbright and he said he accepted on the spot. Argenbright called Arkansas a nice place. He said the Reddies have a good baseball program that usually wins about 30 games a season. Argenbright said the Reddies plan to have him play second base his first two years of college and then to transition into catcher for his junior and senior year. He said the Reddies’ coaches complimented him for his quick hands and his hitting. Argenbright said he wants to work to get faster and develop more power. He said he expects the speed of the college game to be much greater.
Argenbright said he may major in sports management with the goal of becoming a baseball manager. He said playing college ball was one of his goals. Argenbright said he has always loved baseball from t-ball days. He said he has high expectations for the Wildcats’ baseball team this spring.
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said Argenbright was as good a player as he has had in thirteen years as Wildcats Baseball Coach. Coach Hammack said you can put Argenbright anywhere and he would be good at it. Coach Hammack feels Argenbright is naturally a middle infielder but he adds he has also done well catching for the Wildcats. He called Argenbright vocal, a superior leader and a high character guy. Coach Hammack called him a difference maker.
Game Day: Wildcats at Paris; Lady Cats Host Terrell
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams both have contests on this Tuesday (November 27) game day.
The Lady Cats will play Terrell in Wildcats Gym. There will be a JV contest at 4:30 p.m. with a varsity game to follow at around 5:45 p.m. The Lady Cats are 2-0 so far this season with wins over Paris at home and over Liberty-Eylau on the road. The Terrell Lady Tigers have been busy. They have won 5 and lost 6 this season according to Max Preps. They have wins over South Garland, Mesquite, Saltillo, Rockwall-Heath and Wilmer-Hutchins. Terrell has lost to Royse City, Denton, Richardson J.J. Pearce, Frisco Centennial, Lake Highlands and Princeton. We will bring you Lady Cats’ basketball on KSST Radio and by way of live video streaming from Wildcats Gym beginning at around 5:45 p.m. We will also videotape the game for replay on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile the Wildcats’ basketball team, ranked #8 in Class 5A in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll, will play old rival Paris at Paris. The Wildcats are 4-0 while Paris is 2-0 according to Max Preps. There will be a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV contest at 6:15 p.m. with the varsity game at 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats have defeated Class 6A teams Plano East, Rockwall-Heath and Rockwall plus Class 5A Prestonwood Christian Academy. Paris has lopsided wins over New Boston, 78-42 and over Van Alstyne, 76-52.
Thee Treehouse Community Project and ‘MathStore’ Christmas Fundraiser
Along with their Write Stuff Creative Writing teacher Sharon Feldt, Thee Treehouse Christian Co-op students Maggie Finley and Jackson Wallace appeared on the KSST Good Morning Show to talk about their “Reverse Advent Calendar Project’. As you may know, an Advent Calendar is one in which, between December 1 and 24th, you open a window or door on the calendar daily and take out a piece of candy or a prize, thereby receiving a gift. According to Maggie and Jackson, first-year students in the Young Publishers class, a Reverse Advent Calendar is a project where you GIVE something each day. So, their class is collecting items like personal needs, toiletries, socks, gloves, snacks and non-perishables, placing something each day into a basket at school. When a basket becomes full, it is donated to an organization like a church, food pantry or fire station in Hopkins or Wood County to be distributed to persons in need. The students in the class plan to continue the Reverse Advent Calendar project through December 18 as a way to assist others in their community. Another project is the “Math Store” fundraiser to be held at the Yantis Cafe on December 8 from noon til 4pm. Shoppers will find a selection of handmade items including clay diffusers, decorative signs and crafts created or donated by families of students. Money raised will be used for Thee Treehouse Class projects in 2019.
Documenting the Reverse Advent Calendar Project also serves as a current event assignment. Young Publishers students are writing about the project in newspaper articles and speaking in radio interviews. During the Good Morning Show interview, we found Maggie and Jackson to be knowledgeable as well as engaging as they spoke about collecting the items and the practical uses these would provide for the people who receive the gifts. Beyond the Reverse Advent Calendar Project, Mrs. Feldt’s creative class of Young Publishers is also taking current events found in magazines, newspaper or TV news to another level. Students conduct further research to find more facts on the topic, then turn it into a fun fiction piece like a fairy tale, mystery or myth. Another feature of Thee Treehouse curriculum is STEAM Class, which offers Science, Technology, English, Arts and Math challenges as a learning opportunity.
Thee Treehouse is located on Hwy. 154 in Yantis, Texas. It is a Co-op Classroom for homeschool students ages 10-16. Principal is Carrie Hurley.
