Wildcats Hold on to First Place with Win Over Texas High
The Wildcats’ #13 ranked baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to break a tie on their way to a 6-3 over Texas High at Eagle Stadium on Thursday night. The win clinched a playoff spot for the Wildcats and kept them in first place with an 8-0 district mark. The Wildcats have a 14-5-1 record and they have won ten games in a row.
Texas High jumped out into the lead in the top of the first scoring two runs on only one hit to take a 2-0 lead. The Wildcats tied the game with two runs of their own in the bottom of the first. Kaden Argenbright singled but then was forced at second base as Heston Golightly got on on a fielder’s choice. Triston McCormick hit a two run home run to left field and the game was tied at 2-2. The Wildcats went ahead 3-2 in the bottom of the third inning. Mason Buck singled. He later scored on a McCormick ground ball out. Texas High tied the game 3-3 with a run in the top of the fifth.
In the three run sixth, Michael Arnold got a one out single. Dawson Draper hit a towering blast to the wall in left center. Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack boldly sent Arnold to the plate and he managed to score when the Tiger’s catcher dropped a throw to the plate. Gavin Millsap drove home Draper with a single. After Mason Buck singled, Argenbright hit a sacrifice fly that scored Millsap. The Wildcats had seven hits.
McCormick picked up the pitching win throwing a complete game seven innings allowing three earned runs on six hits with three walks and five strikeouts. All the hits against McCormick were singles.
The Wildcats play at Marshall Friday at 2 p.m. This game was rained out Tuesday
Lady Cats Defeat Texas High; One Game Out of First Place
The Lady Cats’ softball team won their sixth straight district game as they pounded first place Texas High, 13-4 at Lady Cat Park Thursday evening. It was senior night and the Lady Cats recognized Kristen Allen, Hannah Crowson and Jaye Doughtie.
Texas High broke a scoreless tie with a single run in the top of the second inning. The Lady Cats scored two runs in the bottom of the inning and lead 2-1. After the Lady Tigers tied the game with a single run in the top of the fourth, the Lady Cats went ahead 4-2 with two runs in the bottom of the inning. The Lady Cats stretched their lead to 7-2 with three more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Texas High rallied with two runs in the top of the sixth to make it a 7-4 game. Then the Lady Cats put the game away with six big runs in the bottom of the sixth.
The Lady Cats pounded out 18 hits. Senior Hannah Crowson and Sadie Stroud each had four hits. Alli Fite and Brinklee Driver drew walks. Kelsey Wallace drove in five runs and stroud drove in three. Bailey Haggerty got the pitching win allowing four runs and ten hits while striking out one. Neither team committed an error.
The Lady Cats pulled to within one game of the Lady Tigers. The Lady Cats improved to 9-2 in district play. They are 22-6 for the season. The Lady Cats have an open date next Tuesday.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 5-11, 2017
April 5th
At 8:52 a.m., deputies met with a citizen on CR 1522 in Alba making a complaint that one of the neighbor’s dogs had killed one of his chickens overnight. The deputy spoke to the reporting party and dog owner, viewed the dogs in question and determined that it could have been a coyote instead of one of the dogs that had killed the chicken.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3234 in Quitman in reference to a criminal mischief. The reporting party stated that someone had kicked in his front door while he was away; however, nothing had been removed from the home. Investigators will follow up.
The sheriff’s office received a phone call from a Winnsboro resident who wanted to report a theft from his home on E. FM 852. He had purchased some items to be delivered to his home, but even though the postal service indicates the items were delivered, he never received them. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4497 in Winnsboro at 1:55 p.m. regarding a deceased person. A male, 75 years old, was found deceased at his residence. He was pronounced dead by the Justice of the Peace and an autopsy will be performed.
At 2:29 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2373 off of Highway 69 N.
At 4:40 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37 N about 1 mile south of the roadside park.
At 7:55 p.m., deputies were dispatched to FM 852 in Winnsboro in regard to a car in a ditch. The owner of the vehicle was contacted, but he stated that he had not been driving the car. He appeared intoxicated and the deputy performed the Standard Field Sobriety Test on him. James Vaughn, 52, of Winnsboro was arrested for Public Intoxication.
At 10:51 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 69, south of Kelly’s Korner.
April 6th
Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1:08 a.m. on State Highway 11 at FM 1647. The passenger was known to the deputies as having warrants out of another county. While searching the vehicle, deputies located drug paraphernalia and controlled substances. The driver, Brandon Hicks, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance and the passenger, George Foster, Jr., 51, of Winnsboro was arrested for out of county warrants.
At 8:52 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49, 2 miles east of FM 14 in Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2427 in Mineola in reference to a Terroristic Threat at 10:57 a.m. The reporting party stated that a family member had made several threats to kill her, himself and other family members. She is seeking a protective order and this case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3138 in Quitman at 11:09 a.m. regarding a deceased person. A male, 53 years old, was found deceased at his residence. He was pronounced dead by the Justice of the Peace and an autopsy will be performed.
At 2:03 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4649 in Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins at 5:35 p.m. in regard to a Terroristic Threat. The reporting party stated that he had been involved in a minor accident on campus with another person. The complainant reported that the other party contacted a friend who came to the scene and threatened him following the accident. The case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 in Yantis on a Criminal Mischief. The reporting party stated that an unknown person had damaged the door handle on her front door. The damage was estimated to be approximately $40.00.
At 7:21 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1254, 1 mile west of FM 778.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2427 in Mineola at 10:47 p.m. in reference to a Terroristic Threat. The reporting party stated that a family member had made several threats to kill him, himself and other family members. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 10:57 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312, just north of CR 4778.
April 7th
Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 12:30 a.m. in the area of US 80 and FM 14 in Hawkins. Upon contacting the driver, the deputy discovered that she did not have a valid driver’s license. Ariel Lynn Pippins, 22, of Hawkins was arrested for Driving While License Invalid.
At 9:41 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 17, north of Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 N in Winnsboro at 10:42 a.m. on an Identity Theft call. The reporting party stated that an unknown party had used her identity to open an account and charged $160.00 in cosmetics. She was advised to contact the credit reporting agencies along with the Federal Trade Commission.
At 11:22 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near FM 14.
At 12:23 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37 N, near the roadside park.
At 2:50 p.m., cows were reported out on RCR 2946.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3597 in Winnsboro at 3:02 p.m. on a criminal trespass call. The complainant reported that an unknown person had kicked in the door to his home which is currently vacant. The case will be forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to N FM 312 in Winnsboro at 4:04 p.m. on a burglary call. The complainants reported that an unknown person had entered the home and rummaged through every room removing a bag containing medication. The case has been forwarded to investigators to follow-up.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3600 in Hawkins at 10:29 p.m. regarding a deceased person. A male, 67 years old, was found deceased at his residence. He was pronounced dead by the Justice of the Peace and no autopsy will be performed due to his medical history.
April 8th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2200 in Mineola at 4:50 p.m. in regard to phone harassment. The complainant reported that she had been receiving harassing text messages and inappropriate photos on her phone. Investigators will follow up.
At 7:22 p.m., cows were reported out on N. FM 17, 2 miles north of Alba.
April 9th
At 12:22 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37/FM 779.
At 12:27 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 69, near 779.
At 4:22 p.m., a donkey was reported out on FM 515 and CR 1970 in Yantis.
At 7:21 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869/FM 2088.
At 7:56 p.m., a bull was reported out on FM 2088, east of the road side park.
April 10th
At 3:36 a.m., horses were reported out on Highway 154, just east of FM 14.
At 7:01 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 1560 and CR 1563 in Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to W. Highway 154 in Quitman in reference to a stolen vehicle. The reporting party stated that a dump truck, which had been broken down, was missing from the location. Investigators will follow-up.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 in Winnsboro at 1:01 p.m. regarding a deceased person. A male, 67 years old, was found deceased at his residence. He was pronounced dead by the Justice of the Peace and an autopsy will be performed.
At 1:27 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 69 and 779 in Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2263 in Mineola at 4:13 p.m. regarding harassment. The complainant stated that a person, known to him, continually sends him text messages and phone calls and goes to his place of employment to speak about him to his co-workers. Investigators will follow up on this case.
At 5:54 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 69, just north of 779 in Golden.
April 11th
At 5:24 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 1643, near CR 4865 in Winnsboro.
At 6:27 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2952 near 69.
Deputies made contact with a person walking down CR 4530 in Winnsboro at 7:31 p.m. Miranda Faye Collins, 30, of Winnsboro was arrested for Public Intoxication.
At 11:53 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37 near Hansen’s Collision.
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.
Wildcats Track Qualifies Seven for Area; Finish Fourth at District Meet
The Wildcats’ track team finished in fourth place at the district meet this week in Pine Tree but had seven athletes in six events qualify for the area meet next week.
Landry Tyson came into the high jump just hoping to have his best day but then rose to the occasion and finished fourth to qualify for the area meet. Kylan Wade qualified by finishing fourth in the 100-meter hurdles. Ryan Humphries qualified with a third place finish in the 100-meter run and with another third place showing in the 300-meter hurdles. Mason Buck won the 300-meter hurdles to qualify. Monday Landon Thornton, who was second, and Peyton Vickery, who was fourth, both qualified in the 3200-meter run and Ian Blanch qualified in the shot put with a third place finish.
Several other Wildcats earned points by finishing either fifth or sixth. In the 1600-meter run, Peyton Vickery was fifth and Landon Thornton sixth. Josh Thompson was fifth in the discus. The 4 X 100-meter relay team of Damiyon Dugan, D’ Corian Young, Austin Dodd and Lawrence Worth ran their best time yet and finished sixth. Eli Sellers also ran his best time of the year and was sixth in the 800-meter run. Tyson finished fifth in the 110-meter hurdles. The Wildcats 4 X 400-meter relay team of Ricardo Torres, Tyson, Kylan Wade and Ryan Humphries finished sixth
Lady Cats Win District Track Championship; Seven Advance to Area
When the dust finally settled at the district track in Pine Tree Wednesday, the Lady Cats’ track team ended up as district champions by three points over second place Mt. Pleasant. The Lady Cats won despite not fielding a team in the 4 X 400-meter relay, the last event of the meet. Mt. Pleasant did enter a team but they did not finish high enough to overtake the Lady Cats. Lady Cats Coach Triston Abron said high school Assistant Administrator Dwayne McMeans was researching whether a Lady Cats’ varsity track team had ever won a district championship before.
The Lady Cats district championship was fueled in large part by seven athletes who qualified for next week’s area meet by finishing in the top four at district. Imani Taylor was declared the winner of the district’s point total winner. Taylor won the long jump and was second in the triple jump and she also ran the lead off lap for the first place 4 X 100-meter relay and for the area meet qualifying 4 X 200-meter relay team. Freshman Sydney Washburn qualified for area in both the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs. Sheretta Hill qualified in the 400-meter run and as a member of the 4 X 200-meter relay. N’ysa Dugan and Sadavia Porter both qualified in the 100-meter dash taking second and third and as a members of both relay teams. Abbi Baier qualified by winning both the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles and by being on the 4 X 100-meter relay team. Faith Hatley qualified in both the 100-meter hurdles with a second place finish and the 300-meter hurdles with a third place finish. Coach Abron said Abbi Beggs earned a point with a sixth place finish in the discus
PJC Blend Club Prepares Easter Deliveries to North Hopkins Kindergarten Class
A HAPPY EASTER Members of the Blend Club at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus filled bags with Easter candies and delivered them to Mrs. Farris’s kindergarten class at North Hopkins Elementary School. Club members filling the bags are, from left, Dario Ledesma, Morgane Milligan, Agustin Cuevas and Skye Gauntt.
SSHS FFA Plans Local Show, Sale on April 29, 2017
Three Sulphur Springs FFA students and their Chapter Advisor John Holland shared details about their upcoming fundraiser Show and Sale with KSST listeners and Channel 18 viewers during the Morning Show on Thursday. Sophomore Brennan Murray raises beef cattle and creates ag mechanic items. Junior Marissa Greenway will show shopmade projects and Junior Kendall Blake will bring one of her horses to show. The entire class is entering at least one project and some will enter several, from livestock to horticulture to ag mechanics. The public is encouraged to come out and view the projects, meet the FFA students, sit down to an Ice Cream Supper and bid on handmade, homegrown and and shopmade items which will include decorative gates, BBQ/Grill, plant stands, hog traps, rabbits, plants and much more. Funds raised during the April 29th event will be used for Chapter needs, including travel expenses to competitions around the state. Please attend! Find details and schedule below, and more about the students.
SSHS FFA Show and Sale Saturday April 29, 2017 in the Hopkins County Civic Center arena. View the Project Show from 9am til 3pm, enjoy the Ice Cream Supper at 3pm and stay for the Auction at 4pm.
Sophomore Brennan Murray raises beef cattle and heifers. Along with team members, he earned scholarships by catching calves at both Houston and Ft Worth shows earlier this year. He serves as Chapter Historian.
Junior Marissa Greenway is a third-generation SSHS FFA student. After high school, she plans to join the Air Force.She serves as 2016/2017 Chapter Student Advisor.
FFA Officer Kendall Blake is a Junior at SSHS, and plans to continue her education in Animal Science, studying to become a Veterinarian. She currently serves as Franklin County Rodeo Queen.
City and County Clean-up Dates Announced
7 AM – 7PM April 17th – April 22nd
City Property on East Jefferson (1/4 mile east of Flowserve)
CITY RESIDENTS ONLY
8 AM – 3 PM April 21st
8 AM – Noon April 22nd
At each of the Four Precinct Barns
HOPKINS COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
Chamber Connection April 13, 2017
Chamber Connection-April 13th
Tomorrow is the big day… the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at the Sulphur Springs Country Club! I’d like to thank all the teams and businesses who have supported this event. We are going to have a wonderful day!
| New location for doTERRA Essential Oils with Anita Beasley Beginning April 4th, Anita Beasley with doTERRA Essential Oils will be offering the AromaTouch technique and Bioscans at the Chanler Salon, 468 Shannon Road West, Suite 7B, in Sulphur Springs. She will also have diffusers, aromafiers, books, roller bottles, and all your essential oil needs. Call 903-335-5003 to book your appointment and begin caring for yourself and your family using safe, CPTG essential oils. For more information, call Anita Beasley at (903) 335-5003.
WIC is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 13th WIC is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages one to five on Thursday, April 13th at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend, but please bring you own basket for egg gathering. WIC is located at 421 Industrial Dr. East #209 (parking lot of VF Outlet Mall) in Sulphur Springs. Please call (903) 885-2813 for more information. Eggsravaganza Egg Hunt in honor of Tessa Skeen on Saturday, April 15th There will be an Eggstravaganza Egg hunt on Saturday, April 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1318 N. Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. Enjoy a bounce house, egg hunt, hot dogs, three-legged race, face painting, and even more. Everyone is invited to join in the fun! The John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class is scheduled for Saturday, April 15th from 8 a.m. to noon The John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class is scheduled for Saturday, April 15th from 8 a.m. to noon at Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs. This is your chance to learn the ins and outs of cooking with a Dutch oven. Lunch and door prizes are included. Fee is $15 per person. For more information contact Rick Wilson at (903) 885-9692 or (903) 335-2752. Wesley United Methodist Church will host Free AARP Tax Aid on Saturdays until April 18th Wesley United Methodist Church will host free AARP Tax Aide starting this Saturday, February 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will complete your taxes for free every Saturday and Tuesday until April 18th. Each tax preparation day will last from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church is located at 614 Texas Street in Sulphur Springs. |
New Favour/New Visions will host a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the Chamber on Wed., April 19th New Favor/New Visions will host a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the Chamber of Commerce, 300 Connally Street, on Wednesday, April 19th at noon. Please make plans to celebrate with them!
Hunt County Regional is offering March Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs Hunt County Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on April 20th in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. They can also help with payment resources for uninsured/income-eligible women or those who choose to pay cash. For help with payment resources please call The Bridge Breast Network at (214) 821-3820 x 21.To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Dentistry from the Heart is scheduled for April 20th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sign-ups for Dentistry from the Heart is scheduled for Thursday, April 20th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Davis Street Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. This is an opportunity for free dental care for all ages. There is limited availability, and dental care will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
It’s Time for the Hopkins County Rodeo on Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd The Hopkins County Rodeo Committee is presenting their UPRA Membership Rodeo on April 21st and 22nd at the Hopkins County Indoor Civic Center Arena. Tickets are available at Circle E Western Store and are $10 for pre-sale tickets. Tickets are also available at the door. Children’s admission is $8, Friday night tickets are $10, Saturday night tickets are $12 and include admission to the dance featuring Monty Tipps. Make sure you put this one on your calendar. It is a wonderful event!
Reilly Spring Jamboree presents Jack’s Western Swing on Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. Reilly Springs Jamboree presents Jack’s Western Swing Round Up with Louise Rowe and the Texan Playboys along with Caroline Grace Wiseman and Abby Payne on Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. Reilly Springs Community Center is located at 109 CR 1439 in Sulphur Springs. For more information call Allison Phillips at (903) 348-7321 or Enola Gay at (903) 438-3568 or visit www.jackphillipsmusic.com.
Workforce Solutions is hosting a Career & Community Resource Expo on April 25th Workforce Solutions of Northeast Texas is hosting a Career & Community Resources Expo at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Tuesday, April 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are accepting vendors on a first come first served basis with a deadline for vendors of April 10th. Exhibitor space is limited. For additional information, please call Workforce Solutions at (903) 885-7556 x 414.
Etiquette by Emily is hosting an Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 7th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve your ticket TODAY for this special event being held on Sunday, May 7th (week before Mother’s Day) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Venue at two nineteen and catered by Lyndsay’s Plates + Provisions. Tickets are $30 each. Attendance is limited to 40 people to help enhance your experience. Bring your spouse, friends or come to meet new friends! Please email [email protected] or call 903-243-6222 for your reservation!
Danna’s & The Florist are preparing to move to their new location with a SALEABRATION Danna’s & The Florist is celebrating 20 years with a move to a new location at 438 Gilmer Street this summer. In order to make that move, Danna’s is cleaning out inventory to make room for fresh new things and some good ole junk with a huge sale! Make plans to stop by the current location at 301 East Industrial in Sulphur Springs, and then again this summer once she is moved to her new location!
Ribbon Cuttings:
The 5th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run was held Saturday, April 8 The 5th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run was held Saturday, April 8, at Cooper Lake State Park. Before the Warrior Run began, they hosted a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at 8 a.m. Over 200 registrants enjoyed a 5 Mile Warrior Run or a One Mile Grunt Run along with a morning full of memorable and moving tributes to Tanner.
50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Century 21 Hometown was held Monday, April 10th Century 21 Hometown gathered on Monday, April 10th, at 4 p.m. for their 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Tim Kelty told the history of Century 21 Hometown, and then well-wishers enjoyed cheesecake and refreshments. Century 21 Hometown is located at 1610 Posey Lane, Suite 101, in Sulphur Springs.
