Early Votes Cast Monday; 796 in Person Votes Cast
With mid-term election campaigning showing little sign of slowing, early voting places are now open across Texas and in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County 796 voted in person and six limited ballots were cast at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom Monday. The courtroom serves as the early voting place for the county and Monday was the first day to vote.
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. Early voting will also be available Saturday, October 27th from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 28th from noon until 5 p.m.
Senior citizen voters who applied may also mail in their ballot.
This year the U S Senate race between incumbent Republican Rafael “Ted” Cruz and Democrat challenger Robert “Beto” O’Rourke has drawn national attention thanks to O’Rourke’s fund raising ability. Much of his $38-million raised has been spent in television advertising and signage. In Hopkins County only the County Clerk position is contested. Within the District 2 state house race and the state senate race, the issue of education is driving campaigns for Democratic challengers Bill Brannon, who is challenging Dan Flynn for state representative, and Kendall Scudder, who is challenging Bob Hall for the state senate seat. Issues surrounding education are also primary factors in the race for Lt. Governor.
Winnsboro Police Report October 15-21, 2018
Winnsboro police arrested two, responded a two vehicle accident, answered 108 calls for service, issued 21 citations, and wrote 36 warnings during the October 15-21 report period.
Jason Goines, 37, of Gilmer was arrested October 17th for Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone.
Sheri Colon, 44, of Winnsboro, was arrested October 18th on three Winnsboro Municipal Warrants.
A two vehicle accident at South Walnut and East Carnegie was investigated. There were no injuries.
Lady Cats Face Texas High in Final 2018 District Game Tuesday
After the Lady Cats’ volleyball team defeated Mount Pleasant Friday (October 19), 3-0, Lady Cats Coach Justin Maness said the Lady Cats first and third sets were very clean adding they were some of the cleanest sets they have had all season long. He said the Lady Cats needed a win and they got it.
Friday was Senior Night and Coach Maness said all seven played solid volleyball passing, setting and hitting. He said they wanted to finish out their careers on the home floor in fine fashion and they did. With the win, the Lady Cats moved back into a three-way tie for third place with Greenville and Royse City. All are 4-5 in district play.
The Lady Cats have a tough assignment to finish district play. They go to Texarkana to face district leader Texas High Tuesday night (October 23). The Lady Tigers need a win to wrap up the district championship. Coach Maness said the match will be a doozy.
He said despite the loss of seven seniors off of his twelve member varsity team, he called the future of volleyball bright here. Coach Maness said he has been shocked with how competitive volleyball has been in the new district this year.
Wildcats Begin Practice Wednesday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta can hardly wait until Wednesday (October 24), the first day the Wildcats can practice. Coach Cipoletta said he’s been ready to get started again since the playoff loss to Prosper ended the Wildcats’ season last year. Since that game, three Division I athletes left the program due to a family move.
Coach Cipoletta said the departure gives opportunities for the guys left. He said they are ready to step up and he added he has faith in them. Senior Keaston Willis returns. He’s been on the varsity since his freshmen year. Coach Cipolleta expects Willis to do even more this season to lead the team. Coach Cipoletta said he is also counting on the senior leadership of big center Xavier Cork. He said two of his seniors have been overlooked: Jeremiah Roland and Cedric Berry. Coach Cipoletta said Roland is athletic and is perhaps the team’s best defender. He said Berry can shoot the lights out. Coach Cipoletta also expects big things from Day Day Hall and Cameron Kahn. He said the tall players will allow the Wildcats to continue to field tall lineups. He added both players are a nightmare to guard. Coach Cipoletta said Grayson McClure and Kai Taylor are two of the hardest working players in the gym. McClure attempted an astronomical number of shots during the off season. Coach Cipoletta also expects to add a couple of sophomores to the roster that played JV ball as freshman last year: Lamondric Johnson and Boo Wilkerson.
The Wildcats will face another very difficult schedule according to Coach Cip. He said he likes to challenge his team. Coach Cipoletta said good teams expose your weaknesses so you can work on them. He said he played basketball with a chip on his shoulder and he added he coaches the same way. Coach Cipoletta said he loves to hear people express doubts about his team so the team can prove them wrong. He actually believes this year’s team might end up going further than last year’s star-studded team.
This year’s scheduled is filled with monsters such as #1 ranked 6A team Denton Guyer and #6 ranked 6A team Rockwall. There is also 6A Plano East and 6A Dallas Jesuit. The teams first scrimmage is at a showcase at Wichita Falls Hirschi on November 3 that features Texas teams, Oklahoma teams and teams from all across the country.
Game Day: Wildcat, Lady Cat Cross Country Teams at Regional Meet
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams are competing at the Region II Class 5A Cross Country Meet on this game day Monday (October 22). The site has changed due to all the rainy weather recently. The site is now at the Jessie Owens Memorial Complex and adjacent Hulcy Fields in Oak Cliff in Dallas on Polk Street.
The Wildcats come in as district champions of District 15-5A and the Lady Cats placed third. Wildcats runners include Landon Thornton, Christian Palomino, Eli Sellers, Nabian Ramirez, Jose Mejia, Andrew Escobar and Rhett Reid.
Lady Cats runners include Sydney Washburn, Maurie Flecker, Landri McKinney, Baylie Arrington, Kaitlyn Ferrill, Jessica Yanez and Ashley Noe. Top finishers at the regional event qualify for the state meet on November 3.
PJC-Sulphur Springs in Fall Festival Parade
ALL FESTIVAL
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center was well represented in the Hopkins County Fall Festival Parade. From left, students Parker Cummings, Presli Cummings, Sydnee Hawkins, and Sylvia Feijen represented PTK and the Blend Club from the local campus.
Early Voting for November General Election Underway
Early voting underway for the November 6th General Election as of Monday. Early voting in Hopkins County takes place at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom on Jefferson Street.
Early voting is Monday through Friday, October 22-November 2, 2018. Early voting each day is 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. except Tuesday, October 30th and Thursday, November 1st, when the early voting location is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting is also available Saturday, October 27th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 28, noon to 5 p.m.
Man Wanted in Nebraska Arrested Locally
Sulphur Springs Police were contacted by the FBI and asked to add additional charges to an arrest made. SSPD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Industrial Driver where Christopher Charles Heinz, 29, of Romulus, Michigan was attempting to use false information to obtain cellular devises. He was wanted on outstanding indictments from the United States District Court (District Court of Nebraska).
Prior to the officers arriving, Heinz was exiting the store. He saw the officers and began to flee on foot. Officers gave chase and Heinz ignored numerous commands and continued evading arrest. Heinz was apprehended and was found to be in possession of identifying information and a credit card that did not belong to him. Later, with consent to search his vehicle, officers found additional identifying information that did not belong to Heinz.
Heinz is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Evading Arrest or Detention, Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information 5-10 items (a Felony 3). He is also held on Indictment-Conspiracy; Indictment-Unlawful use of Social Security Number; Indictment Aggravated I. D. Theft, all FBI-District of Nebraska.
School Zone Speed Limits Established for SSHS on Houston Street
Flashing school zone speed signs have been placed on Houston Street at the high school in Sulphur Springs. The signs were being put in place Monday morning.
The signs, placed by the City of Sulphur Springs were requested by Chief of Police Jay Sanders in response to concerns regarding the speed along the four lane Houston Street.
Drivers are reminded to slow to 35 mph when the lights are flashing.
