April Proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County
April Proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County
Hopkins County Commissioners Court proclaimed April “Child Abuse Prevention Month” during their regular session Monday morning at the courthouse. They recognized members of CASA, Child Protective Services, the local Judicial System, and law enforcement for their continued efforts. Each agency strives to protect children from abuse and works in assisting children to a better life.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, who as a state judicial district judge was involved in a number of cases involving child safety, read the proclamation after thanking those who serve to protect children’s safety and rights.
The proclamation states:
“WHEREAS, Hopkins County prides itself on giving back to the community and contributing to the quality of life among our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Child abuse prevention is a community responsibility and finding solutions depends on involvement among all people; and
WHEREAS, Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among a variety of entities including, but not limited to, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, child protective services, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), children’s advocacy centers, prosecution agencies, medical professionals, mental health professionals, and other community-based non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, More than 109 confirmed victims of child-abuse and neglect were reported in Hopkins County in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Everyone in the community should become more aware of child abuse prevention and consider helping parents raise their children in safe, nurturing environments as well as supporting local professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of child abuse victims; and
WHEREAS, The County of Hopkins, Texas urges all citizens to work together to reduce child abuse and neglect and to significantly improve the response of our community when child abuse occurs in the months and year ahead; and
WHEREAS, This effort will give abused and neglected children in our community and around the country a chance for a safe and positive future; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Newsom, Hopkins County Judge do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2017 to be “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Hopkins County, Texas, and urge all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness and help reduce child abuse and neglect in years to come.
Como-Pickton Hosts Fun Run to Benefit Track and Field Students and Coaches at Mt. Pleasant ISD
All proceeds benefits Track and Field Student and Coaches of Mt. Pleasant ISD.
Wildcats Come From Behind to Defeat Pine Tree 5-4; Remain Unbeaten in District Play
The Wildcats’ baseball team remained unbeaten in district play as they came from behind twice to defeat Pine Tree, 5-4 at Eagle Stadium Friday night. The Wildcats Heston Golightly doubled to the wall to drive in Gavin Millsap with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Millsap opened the inning with a walk and then stole second base.
It was the Wildcats third one-run win in district play. They are now 7-0 in district play and 13-5-1 for the season. The Wildcats have won nine games in a row.
Pine Tree jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. The Wildcats scored twice in the bottom of the second to take a 2-1 lead. Triston McCormick and Ryan Humphries both singled. Ryder Caddell sacrificed them to second and third. The first run scored on a wild pitch and Michael Arnold had an RBI single. Pine Tree tied the game at 2-2 with an unearned run in the top of the third. The game remained tied until both teams scored two runs in the sixth inning. Pine got an RBI single after a single and a walk. Their second run came in on a double steal.
The Wildcats struck right back to tie the game at 4-4. Kaden Argenbright and McCormick both walked and moved up a base on a wild pitch. Then the Wildcats Caddell delivered a two-out clutch double just fair down the left field line that drove two runs home. McCormick worked the first six innings allowing only 2 earned runs on five hits. He struck out nine and walked two. Tyler Armstrong got the pitching win tossing a scoreless top of the seventh and pitching around and hit and a walk. He struck out the side. That set the table for the bottom of the seventh heroics.
The Wildcats will travel to Marshall Tuesday night.
Lady Cats Defeat Pine Tree 7-1; Remain 2nd in District Race
The Lady Cats’ softball team improved their district record to 7-2 with a 7-1 victory over Pine Tree at Lady Cat Park Friday evening.
The Lady Cats got a three-run home run by Brinklee Driver and a two-run homer by Sadie Stroud. They had nine hits total. Bailey Haggerty got the pitching win for the Lady Cats scattering eight hits and allowing only one run. Driver was 3 for 3 with five RBI’s and two runs scored. Stroud was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and one run scored. Alyssa Abron was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Hannah Crowson was 1 for 3 and she scored two runs.
The Lady Cats, who remained in second place in district, also won their 20th game of the season as their season record improved to 20-6. The Lady Cats will travel to Marshall next Tuesday.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Offers Drafting and Computer Aided Design
COMPUTER CREATION: Drafting and computer aided design instructor Brandon Eulberg, right, discusses a machine design with student Tanner Prestien during a recent class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center.
COMPUTER CREATION: Drafting and computer aided design instructor Brandon Eulberg, right, discusses a machine design with student Tanner Prestien during a recent class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. The class includes basic computer-aided drafting, technical drafting, matching drafting, blueprint reading and sketching, and other technical details.
To inquire about this class and summer registration, call 903-885-1232, You can also go by the campus located at 137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs.
Sulphur Springs Wildcats Tennis District Results
Sulphur Springs Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez was glad with the results of the district tennis tournament. He had to attend both days. The matches were played Wednesday and Thursday at Texas High in Texarkana. Coach Martinez hasn’t had to take players back for a second day in the past.
On day two, the Sulphur Springs Wildcats’ Jesse Allen lost to a Greenville player in boys singles in a three hour match. Karolina Espinoza made it to the finals of the consolation girls’ singles. She eventually lost to a Mt. Pleasant player, 8-5.
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats’ boys doubles team of Alex Benitez and Jonah Kirkpatrick lost in a consolation final to a Pine Tree duo. The match went three sets.
Coach Martinez said it appeared the district may be seeing the beginning of the decline of Texas High dominance in tennis. He said other district teams, especially Hallsville and Greenville, have improved significantly. Coach Martinez feels the future is bright for Wildcats’ tennis. The team has lots of young players returning.
Wildcat, Lady Cat Track: Kennedale Meet Results
Wildcats Track
Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young said a Thursday evening Kennedale meet was a good competitive one and a last tune up before next week’s district meet. Coach Young said he scaled back the workload for his athletes for this meet. The Wildcats finished sixth at the meet.
Coach Young said he was pleased with Ricardo Torres, who surprised his coach by placing sixth in the 400-meter dash. Coach Young said Ian Blanch also placed in the shot as he gets ready for the district meet. Josh Thompson was second in discus. Coach Young said the Wildcats relay continue to work to improve their times. He said Payton Vickery and Landon Thornton did well in the 1600-meter run. Callem Wade was third, Terrell fourth and Landry Tyson sixth in the 110-meter hurdles. Ryan Humphries got fourth in the 100-meter dash. Mason Buck ran a solid 41.1 in the 300-meter hurdles. The district meet is next Monday and Wednesday at Pine Tree.
Lady Cats Track
Despite taking only 18 athletes and having no entrants in some events, the Lady Cats’ track team racked up 104.5 points and finished second at a Kennedale meet Thursday. The Lady Cats were just 7.5 points out of first at the warm up meet for the district meet next Monday and Wednesday at Pine Tree.
The Lady Cats had some outstanding performances. Coach Triston Abron said the Lady Cats 4 X 100-meter relay team of Imani Taylor, Abbi Baier, N’ysa Dugan and Sadavia Porter broke the school record with a time of 48.14-seconds. Coach Abron said they did it despite one bad hand off. Dugan also won the 100-meter dash and Porter was sixth. Baier was first in the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. Faith Hatley placed sixth in the 100-meter hurdles. The Lady Cats 4 X 200-meter relay team also smashed the school record by 2 seconds with a time of 1:44. Freshman Sydney Washburn set her personal best by 11 seconds in the 1600-meter run. Sheretta Hill took second in the 400-meter run. Taylor had her best jump of the season in the long jump at 18-feet, 5-inches. Abbi Beggs and Danielle Godbolt both placed in the discus.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 29-April 4, 2017
March 29th
At 9:19 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 in Como.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2110 in Quitman at 3:01 p.m. on a criminal mischief call. The complainant reported that, sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., an unknown person ripped the car handle off of her car. Investigators will follow-up.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3450 in Hawkins at 3:35 p.m. in reference to a burglary. The reporting party stated that an unknown person burglarized an outside room and also the inside of his home. The lock had been cut off of the outside room and the door to his home had what appeared to be pry marks from a tool. Various items were stolen that had an approximate value of over $3000.00. The case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 6:21 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3287/CR 3288.
March 30th
At 6:56 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1570.
At 7:59 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 779 in Alba.
At 9:27 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1612/CR 2379.
Deputies met with a complainant in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office at 10:23 a.m. regarding a criminal mischief. The complainant reported that a person known to him had destroyed his guitar. Investigators will follow-up on this case.
At 11:32 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 1558 in Alba on a criminal trespass call. The complainant reported that an individual had broken into a motel room and was using the room without paying. Michael Paul Rogers, 34, of Emory was arrested for Criminal Trespass.
At 11:51 a.m., deputies took a theft of service report at CR 1558 in Alba. The reporting party stated that a known person did not pay for services received. The cost of these services was approximately $800.00. This case has been forwarded to the investigators for follow-up.
At 3:03 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1410 behind the Lake Quitman Dam.
At 4:35 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1112 in Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 East in Quitman at 6:27 p.m. on a theft call. The complainant stated that an unknown person had stolen yard equipment from the inside of his shop. Investigators will follow-up.
At 8:48 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 154/CR 3230.
March 31st
At 1:49 a.m., deputies were dispatched to ETMC on a dog bite call. The victim stated that he was on CR 1530 when he was bitten by a dog. The deputy is following up with the owner of the dog.
At 6:33 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49, west of FM 778 in Mineola.
Deputies were contacted in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office at 12:38 p.m. in reference to a possible theft. The reporting party stated that her wedding ring set and a sterling silver ring have gone missing from her home. She stated that she had several contractors working inside of her house recently and believes that one of them might have taken the rings. This case has been forwarded to investigators for follow-up.
At 4:08 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49, 1 mile west of Sandy Creek.
At 8:09 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 154/CR 3230.
At 9:37 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Winnsboro. Upon checking the identification of the driver and passengers, the deputy discovered that the license of the driver was suspended and one of the passengers had an out of county warrant. Another passenger was observed concealing contraband inside of a bag and a search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia and controlled substances. Jerry Azlin, 60, of Winnsboro was arrested for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence and Proh. Substance/Item in Correctional Facility. Charles Spence, 58, of Winnsboro was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and an out of county felony warrant. Teresa Mendez, 52, of Pittsburg was arrested for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence w/Intent to Impair.
April 1st
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3597 in Winnsboro at 12:39 p.m. The complainant reported that a heater and an air compressor had been stolen from his house. The case has been forwarded to investigators to follow-up.
At 5:37 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1819 in Yantis.
Deputies were contacted at 6:29 p.m. by a citizen reporting that she believed a vehicle had deliberately run over her 2 dogs, injuring one and killing one. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2798 in Mineola at 7:52 p.m. in regard to a theft. The complainant reported that a known person had taken four 17 inch aluminum wheels from his property valued at $150.00. Investigators will follow-up.
At 9:15 p.m., horses were reported out on Highway 11.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 10:04 p.m. on FM 515 and FM 17 in Yantis. The deputy discovered that the driver of the vehicle had a suspended license. William Brandon Luscomb, 36, of Yantis was arrested for Driving While License Invalid.
April 2nd
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3234 in Quitman at 9:10 a.m. on a theft call. The complainants stated that a person known to them had been staying at their house. When subject moved out, she took items from the home, valued at approximately $1800.00, which did not belong to her. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 12:36 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 in Winnsboro.
At 7:28 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1360 in Quitman.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in Mineola at 8:39 p.m. The deputy discovered that the license plate had been altered with a black marker. The driver, Brandyn Betts, 35, of Hawkins was arrested for Display Fictitious License Plate.
At 9:18 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4255.
April 3rd
At 7:57 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966/FM 515.
At 12:14 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a location on Highway 182, just east of Alba in reference to a burglary. The reporting party stated that at least 2 storage units had been burglarized. Deputies are in the process of contacting the renters of the units.
At 7:25 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 779 on the Rains County Line.
At 9:26 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 154/CR 3230.
April 4th
At 4:38 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 37/CR 4830.
At 8:25 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 14, north of Highway 154 E.
At 9:17 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 W, just west of Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 in Yantis at 11:52 a.m. on a dog bite call. The victim stated that, while surveying property, she was approached by 3 dogs, one of which attached to her back leg and punctured a hole in her jeans. The deputy located the dog owner and issued a Dangerous Dog notification.
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.
Dutch Oven Cooking “101” Coming to Heritage Park
Hopkins County folks love outdoor cooking of all kinds.
This includes the 300-year-old European tradition of cooking over coals in iron utensils called Dutch ovens. Rick Wilson and Carlie Penson, officers in the Hopkins County Historical Society, are getting ready to teach a new class of Dutch Oven cooks the ins-and-outs of this practical skill. The instruction will be held under the trees inside Hopkins County Heritage Park at 416 North Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. Class starts at 8am on Saturday April 15. Cost for the 4-hour class is only $15, payable when you arrive. You do not have to bring anything, but if you have your own utensils you are welcome to bring them. Food, water, wood, aprons, supplies and paper goods will be provided. Students will all learn to prepare a meal. A tasting of the dishes will conclude the class. Contact Rick Wilson at 903-885-9692 or Carlie Penson at 903-383-2648 if you have questions.
