Lady Cats in Bi-District Play As District’s Number 1 Play-off Seed
The big word for the day Monday for Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness was “exciting”. That was his assessment of the Lady Cats 3-1 victory over Texas High Friday night at Mount Pleasant that earned the Lady Cats the district championship and the district’s number one playoff seed. The Lady Cats lost the first set before winning three sets in a row to get the victory.
Coach Maness said the Lady Cats came out a little show and a bit out of sync in set one. He said he could see the Lady Cats gaining momentum and getting into sync in set two. Coach Maness said from that point on the Lady Cats kept getting better and better.
He praised senior Kaylee Jefferson for her amazing game. Coach Maness said she was going up against one of the best blockers in the district. He also discussed the contribution of Abbi Baier. Coach Maness said she only had five kills but he said every one came at just the right time. The stats sheet showed contributions from almost all of the Lady Cats.
Next up for the Lady Cats will be Wylie East, fourth place finishers in rugged district 15-5A. Coach Maness said they were a good defensive team with a good setter and a good outside hitter. He said they weren’t all that tall but he said they play well. Coach Maness said the Lady Cats would have to show up to play Tuesday night. The bi-district game is at Royse City Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Wildcat Football Hosts Greenville Friday at Prim Stadium
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens, on KSST and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show, said the Wildcats played one of their most complete games of the season in the 31-14 win at Mount Pleasant Friday night. He said the Wildcats were very consistent.
Coach Owens said several fourth down stops by the defense were really big. The Wildcats also got a pass interception from Terrell Turman and two fumble recoveries. Coach Owens said the Wildcats did a better job of tackling. He liked the play of the defensive line.
He said Vuk Susic played a good ballgame for three quarters before he was injured. Coach Owens said Susic was doing fine. He suffered a stinger that left his arms numb. As a precaution, Susic was taken from the field to a hospital. Everything checked out okay and Susic was released before the Wildcats bus even got home.
Coach Owens said the offense took care of the football. He said the offensive line did a good job. Coach Owens really liked a couple of offensive plays. Quarterback Ryan Humphries scrambled and found back Colton Allen for a big gain and quarterback D’Corian Young found Austin Dodd coming out of the backfield wide open for a score. Coach Owens said receiver Simeon Taylor got behind the Tigers’ defense on two long touchdown passes.
He said the kicking game was good. Jermond Bryant-Amos had two good punts and Angel Tavera booted a 40-yard field goal and was excellent on kickoffs. Coach Owens said Andy Eddins did an excellent job covering kicks He said the win helped keep the Wildcats playoff hopes alive.
The Wildcats have a key match up with Greenville Friday at Prim Stadium. The Lions are 2-2 in district play and 5-3 overall. Coach Owens said Lions Coach Darren Duke has done a very good job. He said Lions quarterback Caleb Jarvis has also done a great job. Coach Owens said the Lions also have a defensive lineman who is a handful. He said Friday night’s game would be a tough one.
Wildcat Marching Band Performed at Area UIL Competition
The Wildcats Marching Band performed at Area competition Saturday at Mesquite Memorial Stadium and Band Director Charles McCauley called the performance the band’s best of the year. He said everything came together. McCauley said the kids felt really great about the performance.
He had told them to enjoy themselves because they had earned the trip to Area. McCauley also told them if you can tell yourself that this is your best and you have met your potential, then the band will have a great day and he said the band did. Despite that, the band did not advance to the Area finals. McCauley said not one band from our region advanced. He said he was proud of the band. McCauley said judges’ critiques indicated that they liked the show and its’ concept. He said the band would continue to perform this show for the next two football games.
Time Change for Oncor City of Cooper Power Outage
Oncor will be administering a planned temporary power outage that will affect a small portion of homes and businesses in the City of Cooper during the morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 1. This temporary outage is expected to last no more than one hour, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This planned outage is necessary to allow our employees to further improve reliability of the electrical system in the area. We greatly appreciate your patience. If you have any questions, please call Oncor at 1-888-313-6862.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 18-24, 2017
October 18th
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:52 a.m., in reference to an incident that occurred on PR 7631. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869/FM 2088, at approximately 2:47 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:26 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass on FM 1643 near Winnsboro. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4730 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:15 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2958 near Alba, at approximately 1:16 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:18 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 3234 near Quitman. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a plastic deer feeder from the reporting party’s property.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:43 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on FM 779 near Alba. Actors, or actors unknown, took the vehicle without consent. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:11 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154/CR 3230 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:18 p.m., in reference to a criminal trespass. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Quitman, at approximately 8:16 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the activity and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 8:45 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 8:49 p.m. Crystal Parker, 35, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
At 8:50 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154/CR 3230 near Quitman.
October 19th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3482 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:39 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2140 near Quitman, at approximately 7:25 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies locate the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to White Dove near Quitman, at approximately 7:37 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1907 near Yantis; at approximately 8:17 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:06 a.m., in reference to a fraud that occurred on HWY 80 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, cashed a check that was not theirs. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1935 near Yantis, at approximately 1:00 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on White Dove near Quitman, at approximately 1:33 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2724 near Mineola; at approximately 6:26 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 7:13 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 8:16 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the activity.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:16 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Eddie Wyman, 47, of Quitman, was arrested for Burglary of Habitation.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2153 near Quitman, at approximately 11:37 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
October 20th
At 2:02 a.m., horses were reported out on Fm 2088/CR 4186 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:10 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to Cheyenne near Quitman, at approximately 8:16 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Thomas Ogletree, 42, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:26 a.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor stole a chainsaw from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 12:44 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:51 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:06 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 6:58 p.m., in reference to a motorist assist. A vehicle was moved out of the roadway and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2840 near Mineola, at approximately 11:28 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
October 21st
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 2:32 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the gun shots and everything as OK.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on CR 3163 near Quitman; at approximately 2:34 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 4:33 a.m., donkeys were reported out on FM 2088/CR 4186 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1670 near Alba, at approximately 7:40 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s fence.
Deputies were dispatched to Golfing Green Cove near Hawkins, at approximately 9:20 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 10:32 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 2:46 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:58 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 2225 near Quitman. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a license plate from the reporting party’s vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:24 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies locate the individual and everything was OK.
At 4:37 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 14 near Mineola.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:51 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on CR 2175 near Mineola. This case is active.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on FM 515 near Yantis; at approximately 8:06 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2205 near Mineola, at approximately 8:38 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it as secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4390 near Leesburg; at approximately 9:41 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 515/FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 10:35 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
October 22nd
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Quitman, at approximately 3:55 a.m., in reference to a structural fire. Coke Fire Department and Yantis Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2422 near Mineola, at approximately 4:07 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2740 near Mineola, at approximately 4:35 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and provided and courtesy transport.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7536 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:58 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 9:16 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2460 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4286 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:57 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and the scene was cleared.
Deputies responded to a reckless driver on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 11:02 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 11:41 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1410 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1580 near Alba, at approximately 6:32 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:21 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
October 23rd
At 5:36 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088/CR 4186 near Quitman.
At 5:43 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins.
Deputies went out on arrest/warrant service to CR 2700 near Mineola; at approximately 7:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 8:51 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 72, was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:56 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s information without consent. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party at 1:07 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on PR 5675 near Alba. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 3:45 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3811 near Hawkins; at approximately 6:11 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 7:55 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 8:36 p.m. Lynzie Christian, 24, of Hawkins, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:04 p.m. Trayvon Williams, 27, of Cypress, Texas, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension/Without Financial Responsibility.
October 24th
Deputies were dispatched to Fm 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 1:56 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Brandon Nichols, 28, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 6:34 a.m., in reference to a structural fire. Quitman Fire Department and Coke Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4192 near Quitman, at approximately 7:50 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2689 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:56 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:36 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred in McKinney, Texas. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:13 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 17 near Alba. A known actor stole firearms from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:39 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
At 2:33 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2351 near Mineola, at approximately 2:55 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:36 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual, which was then transported to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services.
At 6:31 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 7:59 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual left, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:41 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3542 near Leesburg, at approximately 10:23 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Between the dates of October 18th and October 24th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Departments, Jarvis Security, Child Protective Services, Van Zandt County, and Hopkins County.
Total Jail Count – 148 inmates – 126 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.
PJC Homecoming Events Begin Thursday
Paris Junior College has three days of activities planned for the 2017 Homecoming Thursday through Saturday. The weekend will be highlighted by the awarding of the College’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, and three alumni and one former coach will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Name to be awarded the College’s highest honor, Distinguished Alumni Award, is Ronald F. Dodson, PhD, Class of 1962, from Tyler.
Also announced recently were the selections for the PJC Athletic Hall of Fame. They include baseball player Archie Reynolds, Class of 1966, and Robert “Bob” White, a golfer from the Class of 1955, and two posthumous honorees, baseball and football player Gerald T. Jack, Class of 1958, and former PJC head baseball coach, Larry Click, who coached at the College from 1977-1997.
Festivities kick off on Thursday, November 2, with the Homecoming Parade. Friday, November 3, PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin will host alumni, guests and friends of the College at the annual President’s Reception in the McLemore Student Center Ballroom from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
The weekend is highlighted with the Distinguished Alumni Award Luncheon, Saturday, November 4 at Love Civic Center which will begin at 11:30 a.m. Cost for the luncheon is $20 and will be catered by Savory Sisters.
The Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonies take place Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the McLemore Student Center Ballroom and the public is invited to attend. Refreshments will follow.
Nominees for 2017 Paris Junior College Homecoming King and Queen include, from left, Chelsey Walker, Aaron Stanley, Lindsey Cook, Dreikus Green, Ryleigh Davidson, and Connor Anderson. Homecoming activities begin with a parade and pep rally on Thursday and conclude with the crowning at halftime of the 6 p.m. men’s basketball game in the Hunt Center on Saturday.
The PJC women’s and men’s basketball teams host Bacone College Junior Varsity and Jarvis Christian College Junior Varsity. At halftime of the men’s game, the 2017 PJC Homecoming King and Queen will be announced.
Reservations for the luncheon may be made by calling Derald Bulls, Director, Institutional Advancement/Alumni Affairs, (903)782-0276 or email to request a form, [email protected].
Pickton Man Arrested for DWI with Child Passenger
A female screaming “He’s drunk and has my child” attracted the attention of Sulphur Springs police around 11 p.m. Saturday night. The officer observed a vehicle southbound on Broadway and then turned east on Shannon Road. The vehicle crashed into a culvert.
Micahel Robert Sanders, 25, of Pickton was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger under 15-years of age, a State Jail Felony. He is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $30,000 bond.
Greenville Man Arrested Locally for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
Sulphur Springs Police responded to an early morning call Sunday in the 300 block of Texas Street. Officers located a victim with a very large laceration on the left side of his neck. The victim described the assailant and a search of the area located Matthew Jacob Miller, 21, of Greenville and removed a Glock 43, 9MM handgun from his coat pocket.
Miller confessed to cutting the victim’s throat during the altercation.
Miller is in Hopkins County jail charged with Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon and Unlawful Carry of Weapon (a handgun). He is begin held on a total of $52,000 in bonds.
Speeds Over 100 MPH Lead to Cocaine Arrest
Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, a Hopkins County deputy noted a vehicle traveling at speeds of 100 mph on I-30 westbound. When the deputy stopped the vehicle at the 124 mile-marker, the driver, Gerardo Arrellano-Saldana, 19, of Sulphur Springs, had bloodshot eyes and said he had been awake for almost 24 hours. Cocaine was found in the vehicle.
He had difficulty describing a timeline of events and stated he did not have a driver’s license. He did give consent to search the vehicle and the deputy found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine in the center console of the vehicle. Arrellano-Saldana admitted it was cocaine but said he was holding it for a friend. When he was taken to Hopkins County jail, a similar small baggie was found in the backseat of the patrol vehicle.
Arrellano-Saldana was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Speeding, and No Driver’s License.
Felon in Possession Charges Filed
Michael Denly Johnson, 24, (address unknown) was stopped by a Hopkins County Deputy for a traffic violation at Highway 19N and FM 71 around 11 p.m. Sunday night. During a pat down, “Brass Knuckles”, a prohibited weapon was found and during a search of the vehicle, a firearm was found under the passenger seat.
Johnson is in Hopkins County jail charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. He is being held on a total of $27,000 in bonds.
