Police Continue Investigation into Saturday Morning Shooting Death; Names Released
At what is being described by Sulphur Springs Police as an all-night get together on Pampa Street, an altercation led to the shooting death of Joshua Paul Cowling, 38. Arrested at the scene of the incident was Aaron Tyler Crum, 26. Crum is charged with murder and is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $1-million bond. The investigation continues as SSPD investigators and Texas Ranger John Vance question those who attended the get together.
SSPD responded to a call on Pampa Street around 4:16 a.m. Saturday morning Cowling was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
Meal A Day Menu for February 26th-March 2nd
Meal A Day Menu
February 26th – March 2nd
Monday
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Green Beans
Garlic Toast
Tossed Salad
Tuesday
Rope Sausage
Pinto Beans
Cornbread
Spinach
Wednesday
Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli
Pickled Beets
Thursday
Chicken and Dumplings
Crackers
Tossed Salad
Friday
Sloppy Joes
Pickle Spear
Cole Slaw
Chips
Wildcats Win 2, Lose 2 at Rose City Classic; Play in Lindale Tournament Next
The Wildcats’ baseball team finished up play in the 27th annual Rose City Classic in Tyler Saturday with an 8-0 romp over Waxahachie. A planned game to follow against Forney was canceled.
The Wildcats ended up winning 2 and losing 2 in the Tyler Lee sponsored tournament played at Mike Carter Field. Thursday the Wildcats topped host Tyler Lee, 7-4 and then lost to Lindale, 9-6. Friday the Wildcats lost to Amarillo, 6-2.
The Wildcats, 2-2 for the season, are scheduled to play in a Lindale tournament this coming Thursday through Saturday.
Lady Cats Win Three Games Saturday in Allen Tournament
The Lady Cats’ softball team played like they were glad to get back on the field as they won all three games they played Saturday in an Allen tournament. The Lady Cats had not played for eight days. Saturday the Lady Cats defeated Frisco Liberty 5-1, eked by McKinney North 3-2 and clobbered Dallas W.T. White 13-1.
Bailey Haggerty got the pitching win against Frisco Liberty giving up only 1 earned run in 5 innings on 5 hits while striking out 3 and walking only 1. The Lady Cats had 8 hits. Sadie Stroud was 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and a run scored. Macee Hollins was 2 for 3. Brinklee Driver was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Alyssa Abron was 1 for 3 with 3 runs scored. Kelsey Wallace was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Alli Fite was 1 for 3. The Lady Cats committed 4 errors.
The Lady Cats defeated McKinney in walk off fashion on a Brinklee Driver hit. Driver was 1 for 3 with the RBI. Others collecting hits were Abron, Jacklyn Semler, Hollins and Nylah Lindley. Runs were scored by Stroud, Semler and Lindley. The Lady Cats only had 5 hits. Haggerty collected another pitching win allowing only 2 earned runs and 4 hits over 5 innings with 1 walk and 7 strikeouts.
The Lady Cats completed the day with a rout of Dallas W.T. White. Cheslee Roberts and Fite combined to throw a 3 inning no hitter. Roberts got the pitching win going 2 innngs and allowing 1 earned run on no hits with 2 strikeouts and 5 walks. Fite went 1 inning allowing no runs or hits with 1 strikeout and 2 walks. The Lady Cats pounded out 9 hits. Maddie Millsap was 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs, 1 runs scored and a double. Sierra Smith drove home 2 runs and scored a run. Abron was 1 for 2 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Landri Bell was 1 for 1 with a triple, and 2 runs scored. Colbria Harrison walked twice and scored 2 runs. Wallace was 1 for 2 with an RBI, 1 run scored and a triple. Driver was 1 for 2 with an RBI, 1 run scored and a double. Stroud was 1 for 3 with an RBI and 1 run scored. Hollins was 1 for 1 with 1 RBI, 1 run scored and a triple. Karlee Adams was 1 for 2 with a run scored and a double.
The Lady Cats are now 7-1 for the season. They will play Royse City in a doubleheader at Texas A&M-Commerce Monday beginning at 4 p.m.
Junior Market Livestock Show: Poultry and Heifer Winners
For Poultry: Showmanship
- Senior Showmanship: Micah Flemens, Sulphur Springs FFA
- Intermediate Showmanship: Braxton Northcutt, Miller Grove FFA
- Junior Showmanship: Miley McCormack, Hopkins County 4-H
For Heifers:
- Grand Champion: Mika Gray,
- Miller Grove FFA; Reserve Champion Jalyn Hrabal, North Hopkins FFA
Heifer Showmanship:
- Senior Showmanship: Savannah Allen, Hopkins County 4-H
- Intermediate Showmanship: Destiny Lackey, Hopkins County 4-H
- Junior Showmanship: Claire Jalufka, Como-Pickton FFA
Friday Early Voting Adds to Five Day Total; Early Voting Continues until March 2
Friday early voting for the March 6th Primary Election included 269 Republicans and 24 Democrats. Totals for the first five days of early voting include 924 Republicans and 85 Democrats.
Early voting continues 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day through Friday, March 2nd, including Saturday, February 24th. Early voting is also available Sunday, February 25th from noon until 5 p.m. On Primary Election Day, all Hopkins County voting sites will be open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. All but one county election will be finalized in the Republican Primary this year. Only the race for the County Clerk position will be contested in the November Election.
Update: Tornado Watch for Hopkins, Delta, and Lamar Ends: Continues for Rains, Van Zandt Until 6 PM.
At 1:50 PM the National Weather Service removed Delta, Hopkins and Lamar counties from the Tornado Watch area as thunderstorms moved out of those three counties.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
RAINS VAN ZANDT
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CANTON, EAST TAWAKONI,
EDGEWOOD, EMORY, GRAND SALINE, POINT,
VAN, AND WILLS POINT.
Hopkins County Junior Market Show Swine and Steer Winners Announced
Twenty-five (25) steers were shown during the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show at the Hopkins County Civic Center Arena.
Grand Champion Steer was shown by Mandi Skaggs, Hopkins County 4-H. River Thomas, Hopkins County 4-H showed the Reserve Grand Champion. Awards in Showmanship went to:
- Senior Showmanship: Brandy Walker, Cumby FFA
- Intermediate Showmanship: Destiny Lackey, Hopkins County 4-H
- Junior Showmanship: Kindal Shackelford, North Hopkins FFA.
The Swine Show Friday afternoon included 98 hogs. Thirty-five (35) made the Saturday Sale of Champions.
Hadlee Hrabal of North Hopkins FFA showed the Grand Champion and Cade Kerby of North Hopkins FFA showed the Reserve Champion.
Awards in Showmanship went to:
- Senior Showmanship: Haley Dryer, Miller Grove FFA
- Intermediate Showmanship: Sailan Adair, Hopkins County 4-H
- Junior Showmanship: Hadlee Hrabal, North Hopkins FFA
Lil 4’s 1 Year Anniversary RESCHEDULED Due to Weather
The Lil 4’s 1 year anniversary celebration scheduled for February 24th, has been rescheduled for March 17th, 2018 due to inclement weather. If you have any questions contact Letitia at (214)-809-1908. 
Amarillo 6, Sulphur Springs Baseball 2
The Wildcats saw their season record dip to 1-2 after a 6-2 loss to Amarillo Friday afternoon in the 27th annual Rose City Classic in Tyler at Mike Carter Field. The Wildcats split two games Thursday downing host Tyler Lee, 7-4 and losing to Lindale, 9-6. The Wildcats face perhaps their toughest competition in back to back games on Saturday. The Wildcats play Waxahachie at 10 a.m. and then turn right around and face Forney at noon.
