Winter Storm Watch For Hopkins County and Area
Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning for areas along and south of a line from Goldthwaite to Hillsboro to Sulphur Springs from midnight tonight until 6 PM Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for counties immediately north of the Warning from 6 PM this evening until noon Tuesday.
Light to moderate winter precipitation is expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions tonight through Wednesday morning. Total sleet and snow accumulations of a half inch up to 2 inches are possible. Ice accumulations of a light glaze are also possible.
For the area along and south of a line from Goldthwaite to Hillsboro to Sulphur Springs. From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday.
Icy bridges and roadways will make for hazardous travel. Wind chills will fall into the teens.
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or perhaps impossible.
The latest road conditions for Texas can be found at drivetexas.org.
Aviation History: VC-137C 62-6000
President Kennedy felt that the airplane symbolized the United States. Since it would often be traveling to other countries, he felt that it should have a distinctive look. Since many of his flights would be diplomatic, he felt that it should not bear military markings. He commissioned designer Raymond Loewy to come up with a new design. The result was a striking blue and white color scheme that has more or less carried to this day. In place of “United States Air Force,” the words, “United States of America” was emblazoned on the side of the fuselage. An American flag was painted on the tail, and because it would be the president’s aircraft, a presidential seal was added on both sides of the nose.Two days after arriving at Andrews, the aircraft made its first official flight, to Wheelus Air Base, Libya, to bring the country’s crown prince to the United States for a visit. As the Cuban missile crisis loomed later that year, 26000 was used to bring senators and congressmen back to Washington since congress was not in session at the time.
President Kennedy flew 26000 for the first time in November 1962, when he and the first lady attended Eleanor Roosevelt’s funeral in New York. In June Kennedy used the aircraft when he flew to Ireland and Germany, where he made his famous “Ich Bin Ein Berliner” speech. A month earlier, while taking a U.S. delegation to Moscow, 26000 broke 30 speed records, including the fastest nonstop flight between the United States and the Soviet Union.
SAM 26000 also flew the Kennedys on their visit to Dallas, Texas on Nov 22, 1963. That flight would be the president’s last. When news that the president had been shot reached aircraft commander, Col James Swindal, he prepared the aircraft for immediate departure. Vice President Lyndon Johnson was also in Dallas. Fearing a conspiracy against the United States leadership, secret service agents rushed now-President Johnson to the safety of the Air Force One aircraft. Because the communications equipment of 26000 was superior to that of the aircraft that Johnson flew to Dallas, the decision was made that Johnson should wait aboard 26000 for Mrs. Kennedy and her husband’s body. Crew members felt it would be undignified for the former president’s body to ride back to Andrews in the cargo hold. They made room for the casket in the passenger compartment by removing seats from the rear of the aircraft. Before 26000 could leave Dallas, President Johnson took the oath of office on board the aircraft. At Arlington cemetery, as the president’s body was being lowered into the ground, 26000 flew overhead at 1,000 feet and dipped its wings in final salute.
SAM 26000 left the primary presidential fleet in 1990, but in the years hence continued to make history serving America’s leaders. Vice presidents, secretaries of state and defense, and congressional delegations used 26000 extensively. In January 1991 when Secretary of State James Baker flew abroad for talks with Iraqi leaders that would determine whether there would be war or peace, it was aboard 26000. Whenever the VC-25As were at Boeing for scheduled maintenance or heavy inspections, 26000 reassumed its role as presidential backup.
The included information comes from local Sulphur Springs resident Tony Hughes. Mr. Hughes worked on, performed engine run up, pre-flight/post flight and flew as an aircraft mechanic observer on FCF’s (functional check flight), along with supervising hangar and flight line operations for over 40 years (1956-1996) at the Greenville, Tx. plant, formerly known as TEMCO. The Greenville plant started as Temco (Texas Engineering & Manufacturing Co.) and changed to Ling-Temco Electronics, Inc. in 1960, then Ling-Temco-Vought, Inc. in 1961. The company changed again to LTV Electrosystems, Inc. in 1965, and E-Systems, Inc. in 1972. In 1995 a merger changed the name to Raytheon/E-Systems, and now the company has been managed by L-3 Communications since 2002.
Miller Grove Opens District with Solid Win at Roxton
The Miller Grove Hornets opened district play with a solid win at Roxton Friday, 61-47. The Hornets had to rally in the last two quarters to win.
After Miller Grove went up 15-12 after the first quarter, Roxton had a big second quarter and took a 29-19 lead into halftime. The Hornets got to within one point after three quarters outscoring Roxton 19-10. Roxton led 39-38 after three quarters. The Hornets put the game away outscoring Roxton 23-8 in the decisive fourth quarter.
Luke Brignon led Miller Grove with 23 points. Treyton Andree scored 14 points. Andjelo Alcox had 12 points. Kobe Robertson and Albert Serrano scored 6 points each.
Hornets Basketball Coach Gary Billingsley said any road district win is good. He added the district is very competitive and we all know each other very well, so we have to be ready for teams that know what we do. Coach Billingsley added he was pleased with the way the Hornets came out in the second half and changed the effort level. He said once that happened everything else took care of itself.
The Hornets are 1-0 in district play and their season record is 15-13. Miller Grove will host Saltillo Tuesday evening with a varsity girls game at 6 p.m. and a varsity boys game at 7:30 p.m.
Saltillo Teams Defeat Fannindel
Both the Saltillo Lions and the Saltillo Lady Lions picked up wins against Fannindel Friday. The Lions won 84-40 and the Lady Lions won 65-42.
The Lions outscored Fannindel in every quarter in their win. Trevor Moore had a huge game for the Lions scoring 32 points. Christ Boekhorst had 14 points. Matthew Gurley and Lyle Bench scored 10 points each. Branson McGill had 7 points. Levi Hoover added 6 points. Walker McGill had 3 points and Ben Moore scored 2 points. The Lions improved their season record to 15-13.
The Lady Lions also outscored Fannindel in every quarter. Madison Simmons led the Lady Lions with 36 points. Anna Reeder scored 7 points. Tori Mobley had 6 points. Chandler Bain chipped in 5 points. Jocelyn Ochoa added 4 points. Maddy Smith and Christi Gurley both scored scored 3 points. Kristina Wade had 1 point. The Lady Lions are now 11-15 for the season.
Both the Lions and the Lady Lions play at Miller Grove next Tuesday.
Wildcats Powerlifting Finished Third at Invitational Meet
The Wildcats’ powerlifting team finished third at the Sulphur Springs Invitational Powerlifting Meet held Saturday in the Multipurpose Building on the high school campus. Greenville won the meet and Lindale placed second.
For the Wildcats, Ian Blanch was first in the 275 pound weight class with total lifts of 1455 pounds. Blanch lifted 70 pounds more than the second place finisher. Carson Bridges placed second in the 165 pound weight class lifting 1095 pounds. D’Idrec Dugan was second in the 242 pound weight class lifting a total of 1400 pounds. Austin Dodd was third in the 165 pound weight class lifting 1060 pounds. Alex Rodriguez was thjird in the 123 pound weight class with lifts totaling 765 pounds. Vincent Morales placed third in the 181 pound weight class lifting1220 pounds. Damiyon Dugan got fifth in the 148 pound weight class lifting a total of 960 pounds.
Gilmer finishes first in the girls competition followed by Winnsboro and Lindale.
Next the Wildcats will compete at an Emory Rains Meet on January 27.
Wildcat Soccer Defeats Pflugerville Weiss 4-2
The Wildcats’ soccer team won their last game in the 2018 Longhorn Challenge High School Soccer Showcase Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats topped Pflugerville Weiss, 4-2.
Johnathan Alvarez scored two goals for the Wildcats. Assists were made by Julio Robles and Alexis Escobedo. Omar Hernandez and Miguel Rubio also put the ball in the net. Assists on both of these goals went to Alex “Orange” Diosdado.
The Wildcats are now 3-5 for the season. They will play next in the Ice Bowl in Richardson this coming Thursday through Saturday.
soccer ball net
January and February Events for the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
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Meal A Day Menu for January 15th-19th 2018
Meal A Day Menu
January 15th – January 19th
Monday
Chicken Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes/ Pepper Gravy
California Blend Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Chicken Spaghetti
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Wednesday
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Pickle Spears
Cole Slaw
Chips
Thursday
Hopkins County Stew
Crackers
Cheese Cubes
Tossed Salad
Friday
Pepperoni Pizza Bread
Tossed Salad
Sheriff’s Posse Celebrates 30th Anniversary; Sheriff Plans More Involvement for the Group
He became a member of the Hopkins County Sheriff’ Posse and found a love for law enforcement. Now, Sheriff Lewis Tatum wants to return the local posse to activities that were a part of its beginning. The Sheriff addressed the posse at their 30th Anniversary Chile Luncheon and Swearing-in Saturday, January 13th.
In the warmth of the Sally Port at the Hopkins County Jail, the men and women members of the Sheriff’s posse celebrated the over 30 years of continued service to the county. The Hopkins County posse was organized October 31, 1987, and operates, under the authority of the sheriff and by a set of by-laws, as a support to all law enforcement agencies upon request and approval by the sheriff.
Sheriff Tatum said he plans to revitalize the use of the posse in manhunts. He noted that with the use of the new drone at his department, the posse can be a greater help as they man the perimeters of the search. He is also asking members of the posse who have hours available during the day to attend various court trials to learn what both prosecution and defense attorneys look for as they try a case. He wants them to become more alert to evidence and methods used as they arrive on the scene of an incident being investigated. He also wants certified officers to take academy students on ride along to observe basic patrol and to create a stronger law enforcement presence during certain hours. The Sheriff’s Posse serves at no cost to tax payers with each member responsible for his own expenses.
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse began when Highway Patrolman Roger “Tex” Maynard and Deputy Ken Wisdom began discussing the organization of a horse-mounted posse. They approached then Sheriff Mark Bassham with the idea. He conferred with other sheriffs who had a posse in their jurisdiction. Bassham agreed to the idea. The posse would be comprised of a maximum 40 members of good moral character, with no criminal record, and an interest in support of Law Enforcement. The members must have a horse and transportation for it. The first members of the Hopkins County Posse were bankers, law enforcement officers, business men, blue collar workers, and several retired individuals.
The first members were sworn in when they met on Halloween night October 31, 1987 at Aiguier Cemetery.
Wildcats Rally to Defeat Tigers
After struggling on offense for two quarters at Mount Pleasant Friday night (January 12), the #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team came from behind in the second half to take a 57-54 win. The Wildcats trailed 12-7 after one quarter and 26-16 at the half. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats played a bad first half with 17 turnovers.
However the Wildcats outscored the Tigers 21-12 in the third quarter to cut the deficit to a single point, 38-37 going into the fourth quarter. The Wildcats outscored Mount Pleasant, 20-16 in the fourth quarter to nail down the win. Coach Cipoletta said once his team settled in, they played really well. The only had 4 second half turnovers. Coach Cipoletta said all the guys really stepped up and made plays.
Victor Iwuakor led the Wildcats with 17 points. Godsgift Ezedinma had 13 points. Bryson Lynn scored 11 points and Keaston Willis added 10 points. Michael Jefferson and Xavier Cork had 4 points apiece. The game featured a battle of the top two teams in District 16-5A. The Wildcats are now 4-0 in district play and 21-3 for the season. Mount Pleasant suffered their first district loss and they are now 4-1 in district play and 19-5 overall. The Wildcats win broke a six game losing streak to Mount Pleasant. Before Fridaynight, the Wildcats last win was also in Mount Pleasant on January 28, 2014. That night current Wildcats Head Coach Clark Cipoletta was an assistant coach to then head coach Jeremy Josey. The Friday night win marked just the fourth Wildcats win in 23 games against Mount Pleasant going back to 2007.
The Wildcats continue district play next Tuesday at home against Greenville.
