Early Voting Available Saturday and Sunday
Early voting will also be available Early voting continues through November 2nd from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each weekday with the exception of Tuesday, October 30th and Thursday, November 1st when early ballots may be cast from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Debbie Shirley reminds voters to, please, when you enter early voting, you will receive a ticket with a code that brings up the correct ballot style for the voter’s precincts on the voting machine. Do not leave the early voting place until you have cast your ballot on a voting machine. You vote will not be valid until you see a flag at the end of your voting time. When you have voted, a review ballot summary will appear. Pressing the button to verify the summary will then bring up a second verification, “Yes, I want to cast my ballot.” When you have pressed that button, a flag will appear than that will verify to you that the vote has been counted.
PJC Names Four to Academic Hall of Honor
One of the highlights of Paris Junior College’s Homecoming, to be held on the Paris campus November 9-10, will be the induction of the Academic Hall of Honor Class of 2018.
Named this year are James A. “Jim” Wade, Sheila Coursey, James R. Rodgers and Judy R. Hodgkiss.
“These alumni exemplify the best of PJC,” said President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “Each inductee has made an impact in their chosen career while embodying the basic principles taught during their time as a member of the student body at the College. We applaud their accomplishments and look forward to celebrating them during the Distinguished Alumni and Academic Hall of Honor Award Luncheon.”
The luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Love Civic Center, and will include the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. W. Robert Houston, retired Professor Emeritus from the University of Houston, College of Education.
A member of the Class of 1973, James A. “Jim” Wade was a member of Phi Theta Kappa at PJC and of Alpha Chi at East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University – Commerce); both are national honor societies. He owns UNITY Financial Services in Mesquite, Texas. He established the company in 1977 and provides accounting and tax compliance, wealth management, estate planning and business consulting services to a large client base.
Judy R. Hodgkiss of Paris, an attorney with The Moore Law Firm, LLP, was valedictorian of her Paris High School graduating class and a summa cum laude graduate of PJC in 1980. She earned her bachelor’s of business administration degree, magna cum laude, at Texas A&M University, and finished in the top 10 percent of her class, cum laude, while earning her juris doctorate at Baylor University School of Law.
She and her brother, James Rodgers, A.W. “Plug” Clem, and Stephen Walker are partners in the firm. Hodgkiss is married to Charlie Hodgkiss, instructor and division chair at PJC.
Rodgers has practiced in Paris for over 35 years, the last 28 associated with the Moore Law Firm. He maintains a general trial practice focused on commercial litigation, family law, civil and criminal litigation, and personal injury. He represents clients large and small throughout Lamar County and the immediate service area.
A member of the Class of 1993, Sheila Coursey completed her degree in accounting at East Texas State, now Texas A&M University-Commerce, and began a successful career at the Campbell Soup plant in Paris.
Coursey currently serves as Senior Manager, Plant Financial Planning and Analysis Lead for the Campbell Soup Company here in Paris.
In giving back to her hometown, Coursey has served as a board member and treasurer of the United Way of Lamar County and on the Children’s Advocacy Center board. In fact, she was a member of the 1998 Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Leadership class which founded the CAC.
Tickets for the Distinguished Alumni and Academic Hall of Honor Award Luncheon are $20 and may be purchased through the Office of Institutional Advancement/Alumni Affairs at the College. Contact, Derald Bulls, Director, (903)782-0276 or by email, dbulls@parisjc.edu, to purchase tickets or for more information. The ticket deadline is Wednesday, November 7.
Update: Administrative Judge Names Upshur County DA Named Acting Prosecutor in Wood County
According to the Wood County Monitor, a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety issued Friday afternoon stated, “The Upshur County District Attorney was recently named acting prosecutor by an administrative district judge regarding a complaint against the Wood County District Attorney’s Office. On October 9, 2018, the Upshur County District Attorney requested the Texas Rangers conduct an investigation related to the Wood County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is currently available.”
According to sources, Wood County District Attorney Jim Wheeler has resigned following an investigation by the Texas Rangers and the integrity unit. Wheeler’s term was to have ended 2022. He entered office in January, 2007 following his election in 2006.
Wheeler, a Republican, graduated Rockwall High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from U T Austin and a Master of Arts in English from Baylor. He received his law degree at Baylor. He was a prosecuting attorney in Waco before joining his father in private practice. He previously served as a prosecutor in the 54th and 19th Judicial District Courts as well as county courts-at-law in McLennan County.
The Wood County District Attorney’s office represents the State in all criminal cases in the county and district courts of Wood County, as well as representing the State in contested matters in the Juvenile and Justice of the Peace courts. Additionally, the office handles asset forfeitures, bond forfeitures, hot check/check fraud cases, child abuse and domestic violence matters.
The Wood County Criminal District Attorney’s office consists of elected Criminal District Attorney, three Assistant District Attorneys, a Special Assistant District Attorney who handles appellate matters, an Investigator, a Victim Witness Coordinator and four full-time staff members.
Wildcats Secure Playoff Berth in Win at Greenville
by Butch Burney
GREENVILLE — Friday night’s game against the Greenville Lions shaped up as a trap game for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats, and at halftime, the Wildcats had one foot in the trap and the other on a banana peel.
But, Sulphur Springs was able to regroup at halftime, holding the Lions scoreless over the final two quarters to complete a 21-14 victory that wasn’t pretty but it accomplished the job.
The win guaranteed the Wildcats a playoff berth as they improved to 5-1 in District 8-5A, Div. II, 6-1 overall. They are second in the district standings with two games remaining. Greenville dropped to 1-5, 2-5 overall.
The Wildcats trailed 14-7 at halftime, due mainly to two uncharacteristic traits that they had not shown much this season — turnovers on offense and inconsistent tackling on defense. Even with the second-half turnaround, Sulphur Springs needed two big plays on defense in the final three minutes, and they got them.
With 2:40 remaining in the contest and trailing 21-14, Greenville went for a fourth-and-2 from inside the Wildcat 45-yard line, but SSHS outside linebacker Bryce McQueen made a tackle behind the line of scrimmage to give the Wildcat offense the ball back. After a Wildcat punt, the Lions got the ball back with 69 seconds remaining in the game, and drove down to the Sulphur Springs 8-yard line, where they snapped the ball with 4 seconds remaining. A Jackson Sickels pass to the corner of the end zone was knocked away by Wildcat cornerback Andy Eddins to preserve the Wildcat victory.
The game started unvenly for the Wildcats — a sign of things to come throughout opening half. Sulphur Springs punted on two of their first three possessions and had turnovers on their final two possessions of the half. Their only score came on a 15-yard run by senior Colton Allen and a Brandon Zavala extra point.
Greenville countered with a pair of second-quarter touchdowns, both on runs by Lester Turner, one of 9 yards and the other of 3 yards.
Sulphur Springs kept Greenville at bay the remainder of the first half by forcing three turnovers of their own — an interception by Jase Thompson and fumble recoveries by Austin Dodd and Evan Rushing.
When halftime came, the Wildcats had just 139 yards of total offense, while Greenville wasn’t much better with 161 total yards.
But, Sulphur Springs limited Greenville to only 35 yards rushing on 14 carries in the second half and just 55 yards passing. The Lions’ six second-half possessions ended with four punts and another on downs.
The Wildcats, meanwhile, were paced by junior running back Da’Korian Sims, who carried 15 times for 118 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown on a 4-yard run with 4:07 remaining in the game. Colton Allen added 48 yards rushing on six carries as the Wildcats generated 196 yards on the ground. Meanwhile, quarterback D’Corian Young completed 9-of-14 passes for 144 yards.
His biggest completion was a 29-yard TD pass to Austin Dodd in the third quarter which completed a 92-yard scoring drive. Dodd finished with three catches for 50 yards.
NOTES — Greenville has been held under 21 points in just two games — losses to Sulphur Springs and Corsicana. … The Wildcats missed one PAT try, but made up for it on their final TD when Colton Allen scored on the two-point conversion attempt. … The Wildcats had 340 total yards, compared to 251 for Greenville. … The Lions did not have a possession in the second half that lasted longer than six plays. …In a series of eight plays at the end of the second quarter, the two teams combined for four turnovers. Neither team turned the ball over in the second half.
AROUND THE DISTRICT –Sulphur Springs took sole possession of second place in District 8-5A, Div. II with their 5-1 record. The worst the Wildcats can finish in the district standings is third place. They trail Corsicana (7-0), who whipped Forney 63-24 on Friday. Following the Wildcats in the standings are Kaufman, which dropped to 4-2 with a surprising 27-21 loss to Royse City. Ennis — who was idle this week– and Royse City are next at 3-3 (Ennis holds the tie-breaker with ahead-to-head win over Royse City). North Forney (a 17-6 winner over Terrell) and Forney are both 2-4, while Greenville is 1-5 and Terrell is 1-6.
Next week’s games all hold some relevance in the standings as Sulphur Springs hosts Kaufman (the winner holds an edge for second place); North Forney travels to Royse City (an RC win puts the Bulldogs squarely in playoff contention); Ennis hosts Corsicana (an Ennis loss could drop them out of the current playoff spot); and Greenville travels to Forney, who must win to keep any semblance of playoff hope.
Sulphur Springs 7 0 6 8 –21
Greenville 0 14 0 0 –14
First Quarter
Sulphur Springs — Colton Allen 15 run (Brandon Zavala kick), 5:15.
Second Quarter
Greenville — Lester Turner 1 run (Max Flores kick), 9:26.
Greenville — Turner 9 run (Flores kick), 5:04.
Third Quarter
Sulphur Springs — Austin Dodd 29 pass from D’Corian Young (kick failed), 1:57.
Fourth Quarter
Greenville — Da’Korian Sims 4 run (Allen run), 4:07.
STATISTICS
RUSHING
Sulphur Springs, 37-196 — Da’Korian Sims 15-118, Colton Allen 6-48, Caden Davis 10-19, D’Corian Young 6-11.
Greenville, 37-113 — Jackson Sickels 14-50, Lester Turner 12-23, Brandon Stephens 5-27, Miles Denson 1-2.
PASSING
Sulphur Springs, 9-15-1-144 — D’Corian Young 9-14-1-144, Noe Ponce 0-1-0-0.
Greenville, 14-21-1-138 — Jackson Sickels 12-19-1-127, Brandon Stephens 2-2-0-11.
RECEIVING
Sulphur Springs 9-144 — Austin Dodd 3-50, Landry Tyson 2-31, Connor Burgin 1-19, Jermond Bryant-Amos, 1-19, Jase Thompson 1-17, Bryce McQueen 1-8.
Greenville, 14-138 — Ian Miller 4-71, Kye Walker-Heard 2-22, Miles Denson 4-24, Lester Turner 3-13, Nick Mapps 1-8.
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
Sulphur Springs, 2 — Austin Dodd 1, Evan Rushing 1.
Greenville, 2 — Davoya Washington 1, Sam Martinez 1.
INTERCEPTIONS
Sulphur Springs, 1 — Jase Thompson 1.
Greenville, 1 — Tyrecus Davis 1.
PUNTING
Sulphur Springs, 6-188 — Jermond Bryant-Amos 6-188 (31.3 average).
Greenville, 4-144 — Oscar Osario 4-144 (36.0 average ).
KICK RETURNS
Sulphur Springs, 3-29 — Chase Haney 1-3, Colton Allen 1-18, George Greenway 1-8.
Greenville, 2-34 — Nick Mapps 1-17, Ian Miller 1-17.
PUNT RETURNS
Sulphur Springs, 3-9 — Austin Dodd 3-9.
Greenville, 1-1 — Nick Mapps 1-1.
FUMBLES-LOST: Sulphur Springs 4-2. Greenville 5-2.
PENALTIES: Sulphur Springs 11-105. Greenville 4-30.
FIRST DOWNS: Sulphur Springs 16. Greenville 14.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 17-23, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 17-23, 2018:
October 17th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2540 near Mineola, at approximately 7:09 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 8:43 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm and an AC unit from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:18 a.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on CR 4860 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:48 a.m., in reference to stalking that occurred on CR 2234 near Mineola. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3234 near Quitman; at approximately 10:57 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 12:12 p.m., horses were reported out on HWY 80 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 69 near Como, at approximately 6:22 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Fm 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 6:58 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, the parties separated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4930 near Quitman, at approximately 8:39 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Emergency Medical Services transported an individual to the Emergency Room and deputies cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3265 near Mineola, at approximately 10:11 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1944 near Yantis; at approximately 10:16 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
October 18th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 2:32 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 10:08 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4420 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4238 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:52 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole the reporting party’s livestock. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:12 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any signs of a break-in.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1985 near Yantis, at approximately 1:04 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 2:32 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:30 p.m., in reference to theft that occurred on PR 7539 near Hawkins. This case is active.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2686 near Mineola, at approximately 3:58 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4495 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:19 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Yantis, at approximately 4:21 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2303 near Mineola, at approximately 8:11 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and it was towed by Wyatt’s Towing.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Johnson St. in Mineola; at approximately 9:16 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1953 near Yantis; at approximately 9:30 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Meadow Dr. in Winnsboro; at approximately 10:15 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4430 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:27 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 11 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:47 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
October 19th
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Broad St. in Mineola; at approximately 12:45 a.m. Benjamin Eddington, 38, of Longview, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 6:13 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
At 6:51 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1413 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 11 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:18 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual to issue a Criminal Trespass Warning.
At 9:34 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 3861 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 11 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:21 a.m., in reference to disorderly conduct. Daniel Santoya, 53, of Dallas, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2540 near Alba, at approximately 10:24 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3450 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:01 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2430 near Mineola, at approximately 3:10 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. The parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 11 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:51 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 8:39 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1616 near Alba, at approximately 9:45 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 10:00 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case is active.
October 20th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:38 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. JaMarcus Young, 20, of Fort Worth, was arrested for Criminal Trespass. James Barfield, 19, of Grand Prairie, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3220 near Quitman, at approximately 2:07 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4494 near Winnsboro; at approximately 3:00 a.m. Steven Albright, 39, of Leesburg, was arrested for No Drivers License When Unlicensed-Not CDL.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1895 near Yantis, at approximately 7:38 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 8:55 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case is forwarded to investigators.
At 11:49 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2771 near Mineola, at approximately 2:20 p.m., in reference to a scam. The reporting party advised the deputies that the scam was through EBay. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2116 near Quitman, at approximately 5:17 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the actors.
Deputies were dispatched to Elmwood Path near Hawkins, at approximately 9:34 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:39 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music and cleared the incident.
October 21st
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4255 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:32 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:30 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 1:49 a.m. James Davis, 38, of Alba, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 5:31 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1995 near Yantis, at approximately 6:23 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the owner of the vehicle and determined it was an accident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:11 a.m., in reference to a dispute that occurred on FM 852 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 7:55 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 9:13 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1800 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to Sissy Spacek St. in Quitman, at approximately 10:39 a.m., in reference to a criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5935 near Yantis, at approximately 11:39 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a lawnmower from the reporting party’s property. The lawnmower was found in an abandoned lot close to the reporting party’s residence and the incident was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4536 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:34 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a mower lift from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 2:31 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3265 near Mineola, at approximately 5:10 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 69 near Mineola; at approximately 6:11 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and it was towed by Wyatt’s Towing.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2540 near Mineola, at approximately 8:36 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 9:02 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
At 10:31 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 11:18 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
October 22nd
At 2:50 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4530 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4200 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:19 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and this case remains active.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2775 near Mineola, at approximately 5:33 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Emergency Medical Services transported an individual to the hospital and deputies cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1246 near Quitman; at approximately 10:43 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 6:17 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2754 near Mineola, at approximately 6:43 p.m., in reference to a fire. Mineola Fire Department extinguished the fire. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:46 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on HWY 154 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 9:51 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 9:52 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1326 near Quitman.
October 23rd
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 1:51 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 6:45 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1700 near Yantis.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 11:03 a.m. Joshua Scott, 26, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3600 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:34 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole three tractor batteries from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5675 near Alba, at approximately 12:06 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke to all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2171 near Quitman, at approximately 1:39 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a wooden board from the reporting party’s property. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6440 near Mineola, at approximately 2:43 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. This case is active.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 4:16 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 4:20 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Wendell Baker, 83, of Quitman, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2275 near Mineola, at approximately 5:34 p.m., in reference to a violation of a protective order. Nathan Weaver, 40, of Mineola, was arrested for Violation of Bond/Protective Order Assault/Stalking.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1681 near Alba, at approximately 6:32 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Kenneth Sowell, 47, of Alba, was arrested for Aggravated Assault Date/Family/Household Member with Weapon.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3540 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:59 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the owner of the building and were advised there are issues with the alarm system.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1246 near Quitman, at approximately 9:43 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Shawnee near Quitman, at approximately 11:02 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Between the dates of October 17 and October 23, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Department of Public Safety, Upshur County, Emergency Medical Services and Police Departments.
Between the dates of October 17 and October 23, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators filed 6 cases with the district attorney.
Total Jail Count –121 inmates – 96 males and 25 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.
Annual Harvest Rally at Evening Chapel CME Church
The Pastor and members of Evening Chapel CME Church, 199 Putman Street in Sulphur Springs and Pastor Gailyn McCurdy invite the public to attend the Annual Harvest Rally Program, Sunday, October 28 at 3:30 PM. Special Guest is St. Paul CME Church of Bonham, TX and Pastor Rev. Joe Pease.
Food will be served from 1:45 p.m. until 3 p.m.
TxDOT Road Work in Franklin and Hopkins County Next Week
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Oct. 29, 2018. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
SH 154/SH 19, Hopkins County: From SH 11 to Loop 301. Watch for night-time lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform concrete repair and surfacing operations. Flaggers will direct traffic.
SH 37, Franklin County: From Mt. Vernon to Winnsboro. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews prepare for surfacing operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
Game Day: Wildcats at Greenville
The Wildcats’ football team will make the short road trip to Greenville for a big district football Friday night (October 26) at Greenville’s Cotton Ford Stadium. The Wildcats come in with a 4-1 district record and they are tied for second place with Kaufman. The Wildcats are 5-1 for the season. The Greenville Lions are 1-4 in district plan and they are tied for seventh place with North Forney. The Lions are 2-4 this season.
Since 1956, the Wildcats lead the series between the two, 17-15-1. Wildcats Coach Greg Owens’ teams are 5-1 against Greenville and they have won the last two. Greenville last won in 2015. Greenville’s Head Football Coach is Darren Duke, in his third season as Lions’ head coach. Coach Owens is in the thirteenth season as Wildcats head football coach.
Coach Duke says his team has been inconsistent this season and they’ve had some key injuries. The most significant injury was to their quarterback Caleb Jarvis, who is expected to play Friday but he’s not expected to be very mobile.
Coach Owens says his coaching staff is warning the Wildcats about a possible letdown after their first loss of the season in a big emotional district battle for first place with Corsicana last week. Coach Owens notes that recently Greenville and Wildcats games have been emotional and hard fought. He says the reason has been because the last two games were battles for playoff spots. This year’s game also has playoff implications. Coach Owens says he believes that one more district win by the Wildcats will put them into the playoffs. On the other hand, Coach Owens says Greenville will be fighting to stay alive in the playoff chase.
KSST Radio will have Wildcats Football at Greenville Friday night beginning at around 7:30 p.m. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
