PJC-Sulphur Springs Hosts Campus Carry Policy Town Hall Meetings
Paris Junior College will host three town hall meetings next week in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs.
The town hall meetings will be held at each location so that students, faculty and staff may have input for PJC’s Campus Carry Policy that will be developed by the Campus Carry Committee. The final draft will be presented to the PJC Board of Regents for approval.
State law, passed by the 2015 Texas Legislature, requires all community colleges to develop a policy allowing for “reasonable restrictions” on locations where guns may be carried on college campuses.
The town halls will be held on Monday, May 1, at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center beginning at 12:30 p.m. in Room 114; Tuesday, May 2, at the PJC Math and Science Building in Paris, Room 101 & 102 at 12:30 p.m.; and on Thursday, May 4, at the PJC-Greenville Center in Room 116 & 118 beginning at 12:30 p.m.
VFW Donates to Meal-A-Day Program
Hopkins County VFW Post 8560 made a $500.00 donation to the Meal A Day Program on Wednesday, April 26th. Karon Weatherman, Director of Meal A Day, receives the check from Post Quartermaster, Travis Estes.
Four Wildcat Band Members Sign Letters of Intent
Four members of the Wildcats’ band signed letters of intent Wednesday morning to continue music study in college. Sam Robinson, a percussionist, is going to Henderson State in Arkansas. Christian Diaz DeLeon, a trombone player, has picked Texas A&M-Commerce. Andrew Moore, in percussion, decided on Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. Seth Womack, a saxophone player, is headed to Texas A&M-Commerce.
Robinson said Band Director Charles McCauley went to Henderson State and loved it and has talked fondly about their music program. Robinson said others also said good things about the university. He said he visited and liked the campus, its’ teachers and its’ band. Robinson would like to become a band director, just like Mr. McCauley.
DeLeon said his father Jesus DeLeon went to Texas A&M-Commerce. Christian’s instructor, who gives him private lessons, works there as a band director and DeLeon said he is an awesome guy. He likes the band and he said he knows it’s the right place for him. Deleon said he would like to be a music arranger for marching bands and perhaps even return to SSHS to write music for the Wildcats’ band.
Moore said he visited SFA’s Nacogdoches campus and said it was beautiful. He added it had nice professors, an excellent music program and a good band and drum line. Moore said he would like to work in a recording studio working with bands helping them with their music.
Womack was attracted to A&M-Commerce because it is a local school close to home. He liked the people there and their band. Womack said he wanted to continue making music in ensembles. He is unsure what his major may be.
McCauley called Wednesday an exciting day for the young people, their families and for the Sulphur Springs band program. He said it is always great to see students continue education after high school and he added it is even more exciting to see that they are going to continue in music while they are in college. Signing Day drew parents and media members.
Wildcat Baseball Hosts Senior Night
On April 25th, 2017, the Wildcats baseball team honored five senior players during senior night celebrations. Kyle Dodd, Micheal Arnold, Mason Buck, Easton Silman, and Heston Golightly all played their final game for the Wildcats, as well as the last ever game in Eagle Stadium. Following presentations of the seniors, former Eagle players threw out the first pitches for the game. In between each inning prizes were given out to fans to commemorate the special evening.
Hale, Wimberly Named to TASCO 5-A All State Team
Two Lady Cats’ senior soccer players have received some post season honors.
Goalkeeper Abbi Hale was selected as an honorable mention choice on the TASCO All-State Team in Class 5A .
Defender Kamryn Wimberly made the honorable mention list for the TASCO All-Regional Team in Region II in Class 5A.
Both teams were selected by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches. The selections were announced by Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon Wednesday morning.
Rain Delayed Start of Regional Golf Tourney for Wildcats
Heavy rain delayed things at the Regional Golf Tournament where the Wildcats are playing. Shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens reported that the start of the tournament at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club had been delayed until 12:50 p.m. This is the first day of the two-day tournament.
The Wildcats enter the regional tournament after finishing second at the district meet by just one stroke. The Wildcats shot 302 and 312 at the district tournament back on April 3-4 at the same Rockwall course. The Wildcats were led by Alex Motes, who shot a 74 and 75 for a 149 total, good for a second place finish in the district tournament. Matt Calhoun had a 74 and a 77 for a 151 total that put him in third place for the district tournament. Motes and Calhoun were selected to the All-Tournament First Team. Caleb Lewis shot a 75 and an 80 for 155 total. Andrew Escobar fired a 79 and an 83 for 162 total. Carter Lewis rallied for a second round 80 to go with an 87 on the first day for 167 total.
The Wildcats’ golf team is likely to be playing late into the day Wednesday to try and finish their first round. The tournament wraps up Thursday.
Lady Cat Playoff Schedule Changed
The Lady Cats’ softball team’s bi-district playoff schedule with Lovejoy has been altered slightly to accommodate those who wish to attend the Friday afternoon funeral of pitcher Bailey Haggerty’s mother, who was killed in a shooting in Dallas Monday.
Game one has been moved to Lovejoy Thursday night at 7 p.m.
Game two will now be at Lady Cat Park Friday starting at 7:30 p.m.
Game three, if necessary, remains at Royse City Saturday at noon.
Yantis Catfish Classic is May 6,7 at Minnow Bucket
The 13th annual Yantis Catfish Classic Tournament is planned for Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7, 2017, headquartered on Lake Fork at the Minnow Bucket Marina on State Highway 154 at Yantis, Texas. Tournament fishing will take place from 7 am until 3 pm both days with $25,000 plus in cash and prizes. There will be hourly paybacks for fish caught as well as cash prizes for Top Senior, Top Female, Top Young Angler and Top Youth. Seven places will be paid at the end of the tournament. Registration is open to all ages. Children age 12 and under may enter free. Early registration fee is $75 person, and $100 after May 3. After the fishing closes on Saturday, everyone is invited to the Catfish Parade beginning at 5 pm from Yantis First Baptist Church and ending at the Yantis school cafeteria where a BBQ supper will be served as a fundraiser for the Yantis Volunteer Fire Department. Live music will be provided by Don Woods and his band. For a tournament registration form, phone 903-850-9500. Mail registration forms to Yantis Catfish Classic, 201 Walnut Street, Yantis Texas 75497. You may also register in person at 6 am on the morning of each day of the tournament, at the pavilion on the water at Minnow Bucket Marina. For information, contact tournament organizer Jerry E. Miller at 903-850-9500. If you would like to mail a donation to the Yantis Volunteer Fire Department, send it to 201 Walnut Street, Yantis, Texas 75497.
Traffic Stop Nets 1905-grams of Cocaine
A traffic stop at the I-30 124-mile marker east bound drew the attention of the DPS K-9 unit. The K-9 alerted on a large water jug located in the passenger floorboard of the vehicle.
Inside the jug was a small plastic baggie containing suspected crack cocaine. The two rocks found in the liquid tested positive for cocaine. The amount of cocaine was 1905-grams.
Danni Mari-Davis Jackson, 49, of Abilene was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 400-grams, a Felony 1.
