Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 7-13, 2018
In this report period, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office has changed the style of the report. Below you will find a summary of the report and then the more detailed report will follow.
Disturbance: 4; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 7; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 0; Inquests: 0; Suspicious Circumstances: 5; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 10; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 2; Frauds: 2; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 17; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 7; Assaults: 2; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 1; Noise Complaints: 2; Disputes: 2; Arrest/Warrant Services: 3; Reckless Drivers: 4; Shots Fired: 3; Other: Traffic Hazard (1), Traffic Stop/Pursuit (1)
March 7th
At 5:07 AM, horses were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 8692 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:47 AM. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:15 AM, in reference to a fraud that occurred on Aspen Knoll near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
At 10:46 AM, cows were reported out on CR 4255 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2482 near Mineola, at approximately 11:39 AM, in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a deer feeder from the reporting party’s property.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4440 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:42 AM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:36 PM, in reference to a terroristic threat that occurred on CR 3440 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:09 PM, in reference to fraud that occurred on CR 2303 near Mineola. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:30 PM, in reference to a burglary that occurred on FM 1254 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a lawn mower from the reporting party’s property.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3540 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:08 PM, in reference to a disturbance. Parties separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:15 PM, in reference to suspicious circumstances that occurred on CR 4583 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2696 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:05 PM, in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2205 near Mineola; at approximately 9:51 PM. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
March 8th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook camp site; at approximately 1:29 AM. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 7:57 AM, cows were reported out on CR 2940 near Alba.
At 8:23 AM, cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2263 near Mineola, at approximately 8:29 AM, in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 8:37 AM, cows were reported out on FM 69 near Como.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:06 AM, in reference to a traffic hazard. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the hazard.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:14 PM, in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 1689 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2119 near equipment, at approximately 1:21 PM, in reference to fifth. Actors, or actors unknown, still a utility trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 in your Quitman, at approximately 2:34 PM, in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged both doors on the reporting party is building. Nothing was found missing. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 515 near Yantis; at approximately 3:27 PM. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:23 PM, in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3494 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:28 PM, in reference to an assault that occurred. Amy Schattel, 29, of Hawkins, was arrested for assault causes bodily injury family violence.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:48 PM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 7:43 PM, cows were reported out on CR 1900 near Yantis.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 9:46 PM, in reference to harassment that occurred on FM 1799 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Greenville St. in Alba, at approximately 10:23 PM. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2906 near Mineola, at approximately 11:18 PM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
March 9th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 1799 near Mineola; at approximately 12:01 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 8:43 AM, cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 9:55 AM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:43 AM, in reference to a disturbance that occurred on FM 2225 near Quitman. Deputies made contact with all parties involved and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 8577 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:49 AM, in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4353 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:38 PM, in reference to burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 1:39 PM, horses were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
At 3:20 PM, cows were reported out on CR 4137 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1602 near Alba, at approximately 3:30 PM, in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 69 near Alba; at approximately 4:46 PM. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4536 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:00 PM, in reference to burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged and stole parts of the reporting party’s deer feeder. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Pacific St. in Mineola; at approximately 11:00 PM. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:16 PM, in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4280 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:20 PM, in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual, which went with EMS to the hospital.
March 10th
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 4:47 AM. Shawn Beaird, 39, of Emory, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 778 near Mineola; at approximately 10:26 AM. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4575 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:41 AM, in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4287 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:36 PM, in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole copper wire from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2268 near Mineola, at approximately 12:39 PM, in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke in the reporting party’s residence, but nothing was found missing.
Deputies were dispatched to Fm 515 near Yantis, at approximately 2:45 PM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 3:49 PM, cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2922 near Alba, at approximately 8:23 p.m., in reference to an assault. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 4:30 PM, in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:45 PM, in reference to a theft that occurred on Main St. in Yantis. The reporting party advised the deputies her purse was possibly stolen. The purse was found a couple days later and no theft had occurred.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1941 near Yantis, at approximately 11:08 PM, in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2268 near Mineola, at approximately 11:36 PM, in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
March 11th
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37/CR 2482 near Mineola, at approximately 12:31 AM, in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle on HWY 37 by Wal-Mart in Mineola. Victor Medina, 45, of Mineola, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1941 near Yantis, at approximately 1:09 AM, in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2330 near Mineola, at approximately 5:18 AM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 9:41 AM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6953 near Mineola, at approximately 10:33 AM, in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 10:49 AM, cows were reported out on CR 4864/CR 4860 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3875 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:38 AM, in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3204 near Quitman, at approximately 2:30 PM, in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the ATV and the driver was given a warning.
At 4:41 PM, cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 8579 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:40 PM, in reference to a dispute. Parties separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4918 near Quitman, at approximately 5:50 PM, in reference to a structural fire. Quitman Fire Department extinguished the fire and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched o FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:02 PM, in reference to a disturbance. Gregory Roland, 45, of Hawkins, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
At 8:06 PM, cows were reported out on CR 1810 near Yantis.
March 12th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:47 AM, in reference to a terroristic threat that occurred on CR 3235 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and will provide extra patrol.
At 1:48 AM, cows were reported out on CR 4350 near Winnsboro.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Why 69/FM 779 near Alba; at approximately 2:16 AM. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Waterfront near Quitman, at approximately 4:48 AM, in reference to a burglary. Deputies advised there were no signs of forced entry or theft and cleared the scene.
At 8:25 AM, cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4480 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:24 AM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 1:08 PM, cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to the Quitman Emergency Room, in reference to an animal bite that occurred on FM 1799 near Mineola; at approximately 2:36 PM. The owner was advised and the incident was clear.
At 4:04 PM, horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
At 4:05 PM, cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2205 near Mineola, at approximately 6:21 PM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Stephens St. in Quitman, at approximately 6:52 PM, in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2230 near Mineola, at approximately 8:07 PM, in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 8:12 PM, cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515/FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 8:45 PM, in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4854 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:03 PM. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
March 13th
Deputies were dispatched to Hwy 154 East near the county line, at approximately 12:09 AM, in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 2:20 AM, in reference to a noise complaint. Deputes spoke to all parties involved and cleared the scene.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 6:06 AM. Roy Wooldridge, 37, of Rowlett, was arrested for out-of-county warrants. Wooldridge was released to Hopkins County.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 8692 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:36 AM. Christopher Jones, 29, of Winnsboro, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:40 AM, in reference to theft that occurred at the gun range in Winnsboro. Actors, or actors unknown, stole the reporting party’s gun. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 2:02 PM, horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2774 near Mineola, at approximately 2:56 PM, in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into the reporting party’s shed and stole several items. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Fm 49 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:04 PM, in reference to criminal trespass. A known actor was on the property without consent. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 3:08 PM, cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:56 PM, in reference to a scam that occurred on College St. in Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:54 PM, in reference to a scam that occurred on CR 2934 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3486 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:11 PM, in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK. At 7:17 PM, horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 69 near Quitman, at approximately 7:56 PM, in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop and it lead into a pursuit on CR 1600 near Alba; at approximately 9:50 PM. Samuel Osbourn, 19, of Alba, was arrested for Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, and Possession of Marijuana.
Deputies were dispatched to Fm 17, of Alba, at approximately 11:21 PM, in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Between the dates of March 7 and March 13, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Care Center, Hunt County, Emergency Medical Services, Department of Public Safety, Upshur County, Police Departments, and Game Wardens.
Between the dates of March 7 and March 13, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators filed 3 cases with the District Attorney, obtained 1 arrest warrant and arrested the individual, and recovered $20,000 worth of stolen property.
Total Jail Count – 149 inmates – 127 males and 22 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.
Chamber Connection March 21, 2018
Chamber Connection-March 22nd
It’s filling up fast! The 29th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held at the Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 13th. Just like last year, we will have morning and afternoon tee times. Please consider bringing a team and enjoying a very fun day of golf and prizes! We have limited availability, so let us know as soon as possible if interested. Give us a call at (903) 885-6515 for additional information!
Rock Creek Health & Rehab is holding a fundraiser for Darla Porter
Rock Creek Health & Rehab, located at 1414 College Street in Sulphur Springs, is holding a fundraiser for Darla Porter on March 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a BBQ lunch of sliced brisket, potato salad, baked, beans, pickle, onion, bread, cookie, and a drink for $8.00. All orders for delivery should be turned in by March 21st. All proceeds go to Darla Porter for medical expenses and cancer treatment. To make your order reservation, call (903) 439-0107.
Community Players present The Women of Lockerbie
The Community Players are preparing their debut of The Women of Lockerbie on March 23-25. The play will run on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Main Street Theatre is located at 225 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. For ticket information, visit www.communityplayersinc.com.
Tim Halcomb Allstate is hosting their Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Tim Halcomb Allstate is hosting their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Wednesday, March 28th at noon. Their office is located at 319 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Come meet Tim and his crew, enjoy some refreshments, and learn about what his office can do for your insurance needs.
AgriLife Extension offers Rebalancing Work & Life Webinar
The Military Families Learning Network (MFLN) is providing a free monthly webinar in partnership with USDA, U.S. Department of Defense, and Extension. The March 28 webinar will take place at 10:00 a.m. To sign up, go to: https://learn.extension.org/events/3261. To join the webinar, use the ‘event location’ link designated for each webinar and follow directions within the site. The MFLN offers both continuing education credit (CE) and certificates of completion for webinars. Additional webinars will take place April 25, May 23, and June 13, 2018. For more information, call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – Hopkins County – at 903-885-3443.
Rock Creek Health & Rehab is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt
Rock Creek Health & Rehab is hosting their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 30th at 2 p.m. You are welcomed to bring your children and enjoy the hunt! Rock Creek Health & Rehab is located at 1414 College Street in Sulphur Springs.
Heart of Hope is hosting a 3K and Family Fun Run
Heart of Hope, a pregnancy resource center located at 407 South Davis in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a 3K & Family Fun Run on Saturday, April 7th beginning at Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs. Check-in and on site late registration will be available at 9:00 a.m. The 3K Run will kick off at 10:00 a.m., and the Family Fun Run (1/2 mile) starts at 10:45 a.m. Pre-registration deadline is March 22 in which the Family Fun Run cost is $10, and the 3K cost is $20. Late registration costs change to $15 and $25 respectively. Awards will be given to the top 3 qualifiers of the 3K Race at 11:15 a.m. For more information, visit www.sulphurspringspregnancy.com.
Pilot Club hosts their Spring Fundraiser
The Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs is hosting their Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, April 7th at 7 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. They are doing it “Branson Style” with music and entertainment by Robert Joe Vandygriff. A $30 ticket includes meal and entertainment. $5.00 also buys chances for themed gift baskets and a trip for two. Tickets can be purchased through Pay Pal at www.sspilotclub.org. For additional information call (903) 348-5099, (903) 243-0979, or (903) 438-7153.
Cedar Canyon hosts the Inaugural Veteran’s Freedom Ball
Cedar Canyon is hosting the Inaugural Hopkins County Veteran’s Freedom Ball on April 7 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. This event is to honor our active and retired Military here in Hopkins County and, equally as important – to raise money for continued maintenance, upkeep, and updates to the Memorial and to engrave the remaining names of Veterans on the Walls. The entire debt in building this $1.2 million Memorial was retired within the first three years; however, there is no perpetual funding available. The goal with this very first Freedom Ball is to breathe new life into the Memorial Committee, raise awareness in the community for the needs of the Memorial itself, and to engrave the remaining 2000 names on the Walls. Several hundred visitors come each year to the Plaza in Sulphur Springs to see this amazing, moving, and beautiful tribute. For pricing and ticket information, visit www.hcfreedomball.com.
Carriage House Manor is hosting a Senior Brunch
Carriage House Manor is hosting a National Healthcare Decisions Day Senior Brunch to learn the benefits of advance care planning. It will be held on Monday, April 9th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center located at 150 Martin Luther King Drive in Sulphur Springs. This event is free to all seniors and includes brunch.
Danna’s Buffalo Girls will hold their grand opening and ribbon cutting
To kick-off the flea market style and swap, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Celebration on April 12th, 12:00 p.m. at The Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Early shopping will begin immediately following the ribbon cutting until 6 p.m. Visit www.dannasfleamarketstyle.com or call 903-439-7091 for more information.
Danna’s Buffalo Girls’ Flea Market Style/Swap on April 12-14, at 8:00 a.m.
Danna’s Buffalo Girls’ will be having a flea market style/swap event April 12, 13 & 14 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Vendors are wanted as well as shoppers and “junque” lovers who are ready to shop, swap, and eat. Early shopping will be held on Thursday April 12th from noon to 6, and the first 50 shoppers will be presented a goody bag filled with donations by local merchants. The entry fee on Thursday is $10 and will go to the “Save the Trolley” fund. The entry fee on Friday and Saturday is $5. Visit www.dannasfleamarketstyle.com or call 903-439-7091 for more information.
The 6th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run is scheduled for April 14th
The 6th Annual Tanner Higgins 5 Mile Warrior Run and One Mile Grunt Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th at Cooper Lake State Park. Registration is being held until April 13th for $45. You may also register the day of the race for $50, and the Grunt Race will be $25. Warrior Run Registration includes race chip timing and a race day t-shirt. For additional information, visit www.tannerstonehiggins.com.
Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra presents Family Music Night
The Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra presents a Family Music Night on Friday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. at Shannon Oaks Church, located at 1113 Shannon Road in Sulphur Springs. This event is free to the public. Come enjoy movie themed and great classical music performances by local musicians. Children are welcomed to dress as their favorite movie characters. For more information, call (903) 261-7907, or email [email protected].
Ribbon Cuttings:
Operation Victor Echo Tango hosted their ribbon cutting celebration
Operation Victor Echo Tango hosted their ribbon cutting celebration on Monday, March 19th at 12:15 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce located at 300 Connally Street in Sulphur Springs. Operation Victor Echo Tango is a non-profit organization assisting veterans in a variety of ways. For additional information and to make donations, visit their website at www.operationvictorechotango.org.
SSHS Coach Talk: Baseball, Softball, Soccer
Hammack on Texas High Win
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said he expected a good competitive game with Texas High Tuesday night (March 20)at Wildcat Park as the Wildcats won, 6-4 against a Tigers’ team ranked #25 in the state in one poll. He said the Wildcats got off to a good start scoring three runs in two different innings to go ahead 6-0. Coach Hammack said the Wildcats pretty much controlled the game but he was disappointed in some of the Wildcats’ defensive miscues. He said the mistakes caused some unearned runs to score and also made Wildcats’ pitcher Ryan Humphries have to throw an extra 25 pitches or so. Coach Hammack said he was thinking about putting in a different pitcher in the seventh inning but he said Humphries wanted no part of that because he wanted to finish what he started. The middle part of the Wildcats order had an off night Tuesday but the Wildcats got good hitting from Austin Dodd who had 2 hits, from Kaden Argenbright who had 3 hits and four RBI’s and from Gavin Millsap who had 2 hits and 2 RBI’s. Coach Hammack said with an open date Friday, he has scheduled a Saturday afternoon game at Seagoville to give the semblance of routine. He’s hoping the Wildcats play the non -district game at an intensity level close to that of a district game. Coach Hammack said next week would be a tough one with a game at Mount Pleasant and a home contest against Greenville. He said both of those teams are playing well right now. The Wildcats are 3-0 in district play and they are 9-7 for the season with six straight wins.
Carrillo on Texas High Win
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said his team battles and fights in every game. He said that is a quality of a team with a lot of heart. Coach Carrillo said the Lady Cats find ways to win and won’t ever give up. The Lady Cats went to 5-0 in district play after a come from behind 6-4 win over Texas High at Lady Cat Park Tuesday night (March 20). Coach Carrillo said he began to see his team’s attitude emerge during early tournaments. He said he remembers a game against Sachse when the Lady Cats fell behind, 7-0 only to battle back to within one run. Coach Carrillo gave credit to pitcher Bailey Haggerty for getting in the groove after allowing Texas High four early runs Tuesday. That allowed the Lady Cats to come back. He said Alli Fite had a big triple and the Lady Cats were able to manufacture lots of runs with aggressive base running. Coach Carrillo said the Lady Cats overcame a lot to win. They had to play without slugger Brinklee Driver who was ill. Kelsey Wallace also hurt her shoulder making a diving catch. Coach Carrillo said he hopes the team can get healthy with the open date Friday. He said it appears the Lady Cats may be on a collision course with Mount Pleasant next Tuesday. The Lady Cats season record is 18-4 and they have won six straight games.
Wiggins on Hallsville Win
Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins said it’s not easy to defeat a team three years in a row to earn a playoff spot and end the other team’s season. After the Wildcats 1-0 win in a physical game with Hallsville at Prim StadiumTuesday night, the Wildcats have now topped the Bobcats three years in a row to advance to the playoffs. The past two years, the big game was at Hallsville. Coach Wiggins said he was proud of his team for putting everything on the line. He said he suggested that Angel Tavera locate himself at the top of the box on a set piece right before Tavera had the ball come right to him. He drilled the ball into the net for the game’s only goal. Coach Wiggins said goalkeeper Jonathan Lopez made a huge save on a penalty kick from a seasoned Bobcats’ goal scorer. It was Lopez’ second PK save in as many games. Coach Wiggins called Lopez the Kung Foo Panda. He said Lopez was also playing with an aggravated muscle pull that caused him to limp noticeably during the late stages of the game. Coach Wiggins also praised the Wildcats’ defense. He said Hallsville is a hard team to shut out. Coach Wiggins said the Bobcats threw the kitchen sink at the Wildcats trying to score a goal. Tuesday night’s victory came on Senior Night as twelve Wildcats seniors were recognized. The Wildcats ended district play with a 6-6 record. They are 13-12 for the season. The Wildcats, the district’s fourth playoff seed will play the champion of District 15-5A next week in a bi-district playoff game.
Bailey on Hallsville Loss
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey said district champ Hallsville is the real deal. Their season record is 17-1-2 and they went 11-0-1 in district play while allowing no goals. The Lady Cats were shut out 3-0 Tuesday night in Hallsville. Coach Bailey said Hallsville has a phenomenal program. He agreed that the game against Hallsville served as good preparation for tough playoff teams on the horizon. Coach Bailey said it’s about a 97% chance that the Lady Cats will face Wylie East in a bi-district playoff game sometime next week. He said Wylie East played Hallsville earlier this season and the two teams tied, 2-2. The Lady Cats ended up as the district’s number three seed with their 7-5 record. The Lady Cats season record is 15-7-3.
Panthers Defeat Yantis; Lady Lions Lost at Rivercrest
In Hopkins County sports:
The North Hopkins Panthers soundly defeated the Yantis Owls, 19-2 in North Hopkins Tuesday. The game was called after three and a half innings. The Panthers scored nine first inning runs, added 6 more in the second and 4 more runs in the third. The Panthers outhit the Owls 7 to 2. The Owls committed 11 errors. Wyatt Wharton got the pitching win for the Panthers allowing no runs and no hits through the first three innings. Tate Myers pitched the fourth for North Hopkins. Six Panthers had two RBIs each. One of those was Caleb Wyatt who was 3 for 3 with 4 runs scored and a walk. Victor Rojo, Wyatt and Wharton all had doubles.
In softball, the Saltillo Lady Lions lost at Rivercrest 19-3 in their first district game. The Lady Lions had two runs in the second and a third run in the fourth but it wasn’t nearly enough. Chandler Bain was 2 for 3 with a single and a double. Bain also pitched and had 2 strikeouts. Paisley Kastner was also 2 for 3 with a single and a double. Christi Gurley was 1 for 2 with a single. Josey Bench was 1 for 2 with a single. Madison Simmons was 1 for 3 with a single. Jordan Sustaire was 1 for 2 with a single.
Sulphur Springs Man Injured in Oklahoma Accident Monday
According to a Muskogee, Oklahoma news source, a Sulphur Springs man was flown to a Tulsa hospital following a single vehicle accident on I-40 near Webber Falls, Oklahoma. Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Garrett Jones, 21, of Sulphur Springs was in stable condition when admitted to Saint John Medical Center in Tulsa on Monday.
Jones’ 2004 Ford F-150 pickup was eastbound near the 285 mile marker Monday morning when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree.
Majel Reddick is Quilt Winner in Senior Citizen’s Center Fundraiser
Majel Redick (Shown in Photo) was so excited about winning the Quilt during the fundraising efforts for the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. Thank you Roberta Vanderburg, Wilma Moss and Marti Rajotti of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild for making the quilt. From this Winter fundraiser, over $500.00 was added to the Building Fund for a new Senior Citizens Building. Currently, the Building Fund is up to $ 35,273.00. Another fundraising effort includes a supply of two-year Celebrity Movie calendars which feature local senior citizens in famous movie costume. There are about 250 calendars remaining and are priced at $10. These 2018/2019 calendars are truly keepsake quality and make thoughtful gifts. If you would like to purchase one or more calendars, stop by the Senior Citizens Center at 150 MLK Drive in Sulphur Springs and see director Karon Weatherman. Or, if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation towards the building of a larger, more efficient Seniors Center, all donations are welcome. Checks can be mailed to 150 MLK Drive, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. Please mark checks “Seniors Building Fund”.
“Human Trafficking: It’s Closer Than You Think” Presentation at SSMS
Steve Phillips, co-director of Heart of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Sulphur Springs introduced the speaker
A sizable crowd of concerned citizens attended a presentation about human trafficking on Tuesday March 20 at Sulphur Springs Middle School. Because of our proximity to Interstate 30, a major transport artery, co-directors Steve and Pam Phillips of the local non-profit NE Texas Heart of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center felt it was time for local citizens to become more aware of this growing problem.
Laurie McGehee, Manager of Probation Services for Caddo Parish Juvenile Services Department was the speaker. She is also involved in the “I-20 Coalition”, a group of agencies and concerned citizens who live and work along the Interstate 20 corridor from Ft. Worth , Texas to Jackson, Mississippi. She is also is part of a multi-disciplinary team of law enforcement and child welfare agencies, public defenders, probation officers, US Marshalls and FBI. This team is reaching out for public awareness of human trafficking along the I-30 corridor which stretches through Hopkins County. During the presentation, tips were given about warning signs and characteristics of individuals being trafficked for sex or labor as well as tips on how to protect your children. Among other facts presented were that on the average, trafficked victims are most often females 11-13 years old, but that numbers of young male victims are on the rise. Victims are often “marked” or targeted through social media after making expressions of being lonely, scared or wishing to run away, and they become “high risk” for trafficking. Persons who make initial contact with high-risk individuals may seem very nice and even loving, promising to help them achieve a better life.
McGehee referred to Mazlow’s Heirarchy of Needs, a psychology chart which defines the levels of human need and the motivation to fulfill these needs. Persons who are in need of the lowest and most basic: food, water, shelter, etc. are often the most vulnerable. They can become targets for operators in the trafficking business. In time, these operators can also become the victim’s vehicle to move up the chart of psychological need to receive safety, love or belonging to a group. This pattern makes it difficult for the victim to get out of “the life” once they have become introduced to it.
The Heart of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Sulphur Springs can provide parents and other concerned persons with materials needed to be aware of the rise in human trafficking. The office is located at 407 South Davis Street. Or you can contact [email protected] or 903-440-1665. Or find out more by contacting local law enforcement agencies or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
PJC Regents Approve Associate Degree in Surgical Technology
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents approved a new associate of applied science in surgical technology at its meeting this week. The move comes in response to changes from the Accreditation Review Committee in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).
Currently PJC offers a Certificate in Surgical Technology that is accredited through ARC-STSA. By 2021, however, ARC-STSA will require all programs to offer an associate degree.
In other business, the Regents:
- Opted out of the State Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign in order to support local giving. Donations collected in Hunt and Lamar counties will go to local United Way campaigns.
- Approved course fee changes for Fall 2018.
- Approved a new ten-year contract with Aramark, after the company made improvements in the past year to cafeteria service which included new management. In return for the length of the contract, the company will make significant renovations to the kitchen and dining facilities over the next five years. Any meal plan price increases may not exceed increases in the Consumer Price Index.
- Received an annual report from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the financial condition of Texas community colleges. The general trend shows more colleges under significant financial stress. PJC continues to be in good financial shape, showing no financial stress factors.
- Heard a report on the Facilities Master Plan. This is in the process of being updated to reflect campus improvements and other needs.
- Accepted the resignation of Women’s Basketball Coach Gonzalo Garza effective May 11 and acted on faculty contract renewals for 2018-2019.
New Signs, Playground Equipment on Order; Boundaries Yet to Be Determined
Boundaries have not been drawn but new playground equipment and new signs for lower grade campuses are on order and should arrive prior to the start of the 2018-2019 school year, according to Sulphur Springs School Superintendent Michael Lamb. Lamb said the new equipment and new signs have been needed for some time but the purchase had been delayed in anticipation of changes in purpose of some lower grade campuses.
Boundaries for each campus area served have not been drawn. Registration numbers will drive the lines drawn for each lower grade school. The administration awaits the registration numbers that will be available later in the school year.
The restructure of lower grade campuses was approved by the Sulphur Springs School Board during a Monday, March 19, 2018, afternoon special session (See previous story here). The restructure will allow students to stay on the same campus longer utilizing the K-3rd grade structure for four campuses. The restructure, which has been a desire of Superintendent Michael Lamb since his taking office, will ultimately place four classes of four grades on each of the four lower grade schools and will create a repurposing of two buildings in the district. The changes will begin with the start of the 2018-2019 school year.
