Lady Cats Fall to Rowlett
Rowlett scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a walk off 7-6 win over the Lady Cats’ softball team in an Allen tournament Friday. After both teams scored four times in a wild first inning, the Lady Cats took a 6-4 lead with two runs in the second inning. The lead held until Rowlett’s late winning rally. The Lady Cats outhit Rowlett, 8-5. For the Lady Cats, Hannah Crowson had 3 hits and Alyssa Abron had 2 hits. Alli Fite and Sadie Stroud both had 2 rbi’s.
The Lady Cats swept two games on the first day of a Allen tournament Thursday. The Lady Cats downed Frisco Liberty, 3-1 and later topped McKinney North, 9-4.
In the win over Frisco Liberty, the Lady Cats outhit Frisco Liberty, 7-5. The Lady Cats scored one run in the third inning and two more in the fourth. Frisco Liberty scored 1 in the fifth inning. Alli Fite got the pitching win and she struck out 7. Abron had 2 hits.
In their late game Thursday, the Lady Cats downed McKinney North, 9-4. Bailey Haggerty got the pitching win and she struck out 4. The Lady Cats outhit McKinney North, 10-6. Jaye Doughtie, Crowson and Stroud had 2 hits apiece. Abron drew 3 walks and Brinklee Drive had 2. Driver and Kelsey Wallace had 2 rbi’s. The Lady Cats play Dallas W.T. White at 3 p.m. Friday. They will play Sherman Saturday morning at 11 a.m. The Friday loss dropped the Lady Cats season record to 6-2.
Friday Game Day: Wildcats at Area; Softball, Baseball in Tourneys; Soccer District Contests; Tennis in Tyler
Among teams playing on this very busy game day are the Wildcats’ basketball team, the Lady Cats softball team, the Wildcats’ baseball team, the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams and the Wildcats’ tennis team.
The Wildcats’ basketball team will take on Carrollton Creekview in an area contest Friday night at 7 p.m. at Rockwall. The Wildcats defeated North Forney in bi-district while Carrollton Creekview surprised Frisco Lone Star in bi-district. The winner Friday will face the winner of a Little Elm and West Mesquite game. We will bring you Wildcats Basketball live on KSST Radio from Rockwall at 7 p.m. We will also videotape the game for replay on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable at a later date.
The Lady Cats’ softball team played Rowlett (story coming) at 11 a.m. and they will face Dallas W.T. White at 3 p.m. In an Allen tournament Friday.
The Wildcats’ baseball team played Waxahachie (story coming) at 11 a.m. and they will face Nacogdoches at 3 p.m. in the Rose Classic in Tyler Friday.
The Lady Cats’ soccer team is playing host to Marshall at the SSHS Track Complex Friday night. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. and a varsity game at around 7:15 p.m.
The Wildcats’ soccer Team is at Marshall. They will have a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with varsity to follow at around 7 p.m.
The Wildcats’ tennis team also in action this game day Friday. They are at a John Tyler tournament in Tyler. It got under at 8 a.m.
Saltillo Lions Defeat Dodd City ; Face Slidell in Regional Quarterfinal
The Saltillo Lions are area champions after a thrilling 55-51 win over Dodd City Thursday night. The Lions had to stage a big rally in the last two quarters. Dodd City led 15-11 after one quarter and 29-20 at halftime. The Lions reduced the deficit to six, 41-35 after three quarters. The Lions outscored Dodd City, 20-10 in the fourth quarter to get the win.
Ryan Prewitt led the Lions in scoring with 18 points and Trevor Moore had 16 points. Mathew Gurley had 10 points, Michael Simmons 6 points, Walker McGill 3 points and Dakota Patridge 2 points.
The Lions will meet Slidell in a regional quarterfinal game with details to be determined.
Hopkins County Residents Charged with Injury to Child
Kimberly Lynn Finch, 36, and Douglas Wayne Gaffney, 51, who live on County Road 3502 in Hopkins County were arrested by the Special Crimes Unit on warrants for two charges each for Injury Child with Intend. The couple is charged with injury to a child exposing them to drugs being used in the home. The couple was at Child Protective Services offices at the time of the arrest.
The pair is in Hopkins County Jail with bond set at $25,000 bond on each count.
The 3502 County Road area is also the area where Garland Shane Robinson and Cory Butler, both of Garland, were arrested in August of this year. The pair plead guilty in Eighth Judicial District Court this week to possession of Methamphetamine possession and other charges.
PJC Partnership Inspires Innovation Nationwide
This summer’s Paris Junior College partnership with Country Music Television’s Empowering Education program was featured at a workshop held during the recent American Association of Community College’s Workforce Development Institute (WDI).
The WDI is a pre-eminent opportunity for in-depth exchanges and networking for economic and workforce leaders at community colleges and their partners. This year’s theme was “Inspiring Innovation,” to demonstrate how innovation abounds on campuses and in communities across the country.
AACC SPEAKERS Presenting at the AACC Workforce Development Institute were (from left) Chuck Brodsky, Executive Vice President, Full Measure Education; Lucia Folk, Vice President, Public Affairs, Country Music Television; Mark Schneider, Vice President, American Institutes for Research; and PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin.
PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin presented at the workshop, “Innovative Student Engagement.” Her fellow presenters were Chuck Brodsky, Executive Vice President, Business Development, Full Measure Education; Lucia Folk, Vice President, Public Affairs, Country Music Television; and Mark Schneider, Vice President and Institute Fellow, American Institutes for Research.
They discussed unique examples of innovative engagement models that have been used at community colleges throughout 2016, including the free CMTEE/PJC concert headlined by Morgan Myles and featuring Hannah Kirby held in July.
In conjunction with the concert, a Resource Fair was held showcasing PJC’s many workforce technology programs, as well as admissions and financial aid resources.
“Participating in the Workforce Development Institute provided an opportunity to learn about successful workforce development programs at community colleges across the nation and to interact with corporate leaders who partner with community colleges,” said Dr. Anglin.
Failure to Wear Seat Belt Leads to Drug Arrest
A traffic stop for not wearing a seat belt on State Highway 11E at CR 2421 resulted in the arrest of Summer Michelle Rowe, 29, of Como. Rowe said she was asleep and that is why the seat belt was not secured. Nervous responses led to a consent to search the vehicle.
During the search a syringe was found. At that time Rowe was arrested. A the jail, the jail staff located a pink plastic baggie with crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine as well as a clear plastic baggie that contained green leafy substance believed to be marijuana.
Rowe is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $10,000 bond.
Hykel Sentenced to 30 Years for Burglary
Clayton Hykel was sentenced to 30 years for Burglary of a Habitation following a plea bargain agreement in Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday. He took firearms and jewelry in the burglary of a residence south of the city of Sulphur Springs in August 2016.
He was first arrested at a residence on a county road between Como and Pickton. Hykel was hiding in the attic at his residence. Along with Hykel were the stash of stolen firearms and about one half of the jewelry taken. The firearms were quickly confirmed to be stolen out of Hopkins County. Hykel admitted to entering the residence through a window and removing the firearms and jewelry without consent of the owner. He also informed deputies and investigators that the remainder of the jewelry had been pawned in Kaufman County.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 15-21, 2017
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 15-21, 2017.
February 15th
At 4:28 p.m., cows were reported out, but not located on Highway 154, north of Yantis.
At 7:49 p.m., a donkey was reported out on Highway 80 at FM 2422.
At 8:35 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a burglary of a vehicle at East Point Baptist Church on FM 2088 in Winnsboro. The complainant reported that a backpack and belongings valued at approximately $50.00 had been taken out of the vehicle during a church service.
At 9:01 p.m., deputies responded to a 2nd call of a burglary of a vehicle at East Point Baptist Church on FM 2088 in Winnsboro. The complainant reported that someone had broken out the passenger side rear window and taken a tote bag valued at $200.00 while he was attending church.
February 16th
At 12:48 a.m., cows were reported out, but not located at 1900 at 515.
At 10:11 a.m., deputies were contacted by someone reporting a burglary on CR 4660 in Winnsboro. The complainant had been remodeling a house and discovered multiple tools missing for a loss of approximately $1500.00. The investigation is continuing.
At 2:40 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230.
At 2:50 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a dog bite call on CR 4847 in Winnsboro. While trying to catch a stray dog, the brown, medium sized female dog, came at him in an aggressive manner and bit him on both legs. For the safety of the public, the deputy set a dog trap to catch the dog.
At 5:03 p.m., someone reported 3 donkeys that don’t belong to her on her property on CR 1668 in Alba.
At 7:24 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 at CR 4186.
At 11:11 p.m., a donkey was out on Highway 80 near FM 2422.
February 17th
At 7:13 a.m., cows were reported out, but not located on FM 69 and CR 1475 in Quitman.
At 11:28 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a burglary of a habitation call on PR 7402 in Hawkins. The reporting party stated that a person known to her had entered the residence and removed 2 rifles. The rifles were recovered and this case will be further investigated.
At 1:02 p.m., deputies responded to a harassment call in Hawkins. The victim was being harassed by receiving private messages on Face book by a subject who had threatened to kill her and hurt another family member. The victim has a protective order against the suspect which prohibits him from communicating in a threatening or harassing manner with the applicant or any member of the applicant’s family or household. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 3:10 p.m. cows were reported out on CR 1600 and CR 1602 in Alba.
At 9:15 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4186 near FM 2088 in Quitman.
February 18th
At 1:47 a.m., deputies observed a vehicle in the area of FM 14 and FM 2869 weaving in his lane of travel. The driver was stopped and appeared to be intoxicated. The deputy determined that the driver was intoxicated and Robert Cole Cox, 21, of Tatum was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of Marijuana.
At 3:24 a.m., deputies pulled over a vehicle on FM 779 in Golden that matched the description of a suspicious vehicle call from earlier in the evening. The deputy ran the license plate which did not match the description of the car and he pulled the car over for a traffic stop. Neither the driver nor the passenger could provide identification and they were both detained pending investigation. The deputy discovered a wallet with multiple identification cards in the driver’s pocket and also methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the car along with a bag containing a large number of checks issued to various individuals and notebooks with social security numbers. William Mee, 30, of Lindale was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Failure to Identify, and out of county warrants for Burglary of a Habitation and Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information. Heather Burdine, 32, no address given, was arrested for Failure to Identify and out of county warrants for Burglary of a Habitation, Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information and a bond violation for possession of a controlled substance.
At 4:59 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a call on FM 14 in Quitman. He was met by an EMT who advised that a 47 year old female was deceased. Because of her multiple health concerns, an autopsy was not requested.
At 8:16 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near CR 3120 in Quitman. They were put back into the pasture.
At 9:46 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 3455 in Hawkins on a burglary call. The complainant stated that someone had broken into his RV and done approximately $3000.00 in damages. He is to follow up with a list of what was missing.
At 2:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 3830 in Hawkins on a stolen vehicle call. The complainant stated that a neighbor admitted to taking the vehicle. The vehicle was located by the owner who had driven around the area looking for it. The property owner at the location the car was recovered stated that he had bought the vehicle for scrap and didn’t know that it was stolen. The car was returned to the complainant who stated that he wished to pursue charges. The investigation has been forwarded to investigators for follow-up.
At 3:29 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a burglary of a habitation call on College St. in Alba. The complainant came home to find her door ajar, papers on the floor and approximately $2000.00 in missing jewelry. Investigators will follow-up.
At 4:56 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 1804 in Mineola.
At 6:59 p.m., deputies were dispatched to an assault in progress call on CR 3420 in Hawkins. The victim had been assaulted repeatedly by her spouse, but managed to get away to a neighbor’s house. The suspect was still in his house and refused to come out until several hours later when the deputies were able to talk him out. He was arrested for Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House w-Weapon and Assault Causing Bodily Injury of Family/Household Member-Impede Breathing.
At 9:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a disturbance between a man and a woman on FM 14 in Mineola. Upon arrival, both individuals were walking north on FM 14. The male subject appeared unsteady on his feet and had a very strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. Harold Dean Williams, 34, of Tyler was arrested for Public Intoxication.
February 19th
At 9:16 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 3430 in reference to a Criminal Mischief. The victim advised that someone had vandalized her fence. It appeared that a truck had rammed the fence. This will be forwarded to investigators to follow-up.
At 1:55 p.m., a disturbance was reported on CR 4896 in Winnsboro. The complainant stated that his daughter had damaged and destroyed several of his possessions inside and outside of his house. The total value of the property that was destroyed was $1900.00. Shelby Moses, 32, of Winnsboro was arrested for Criminal Mischief over $1500.00 and Assault of a Public Servant.
At 2:41 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 80 in Hawkins in reference to a theft case. The reporting party stated that her son’s tools were missing from his residence. He is currently in jail and she keeps an eye on his house and belongings.
At 6:10 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779/CR 2980 in Alba. The owner was not located.
February 20th
At 12:07 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 2100 in Mineola. Deputies made contact with the owner.
At 12:32 p.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 in Winnsboro. The reporting party stated that someone had broken into his son’s residence and taken multiple items. His son is currently in jail and will follow-up with investigators when he gets out of jail.
At 4:15 p.m., cows were reported out, but not located on 514 in Yantis.
At 6:36 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1570/CR 1573.
At 7:09 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779/CR 2980. They were put back into their pasture.
February 21st
At 1:58 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 east of FM 69.
At 2:01 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1900 in Yantis. The owner was located.
At 6:24 p.m., cows were reported out, but not located on CR 2980/FM 779.
At 7:10 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779. They were put back on the property.
Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op Plans Annual Expo
Donnie Peters, a feed formulation specialist, is part of a knowledgeable team of agriculture experts at the Sulphur Springs Farm and Ranch Center of the Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op. Donnie and the team invite you to meet them during the annual Open House and Expo on Tuesday February 28 in Sulphur Springs. Visit the Farm and Ranch Center at 416 South Jackson Street during Open House that morning, and attend the Expo that evening at the Hopkins County Civic Center. A cheeseburger supper will start at 6 pm and educational meetings with vendors and door prizes that begin at 6:45. The Expo is free but please RSVP, 903-885-3143.
Two other Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op locations plan annual Expo’s…at the Canton Farm and Ranch Center at 6 pm Monday February 27, and in Greenville on Wednesday from 10 am-2 pm at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center. Soon, a Clarksville location will be opened.
Besides offering knowledge and expertise, products and services for farmers, backyard gardeners, pet owners, poultry growers, cattle and horse ranchers, hay and forage producers and others, the Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op also offers co-operative membership with more than 6,000 agriculture-producing member stockholders. Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op was formed in Sulphur Springs and chartered by the State of Texas in 1939 as the Farmer’s Co-operative Gin Association. It first served the local cotton industry, then in 1940’s, to support the growing dairy industry, the Co-op developed a feed mill, supply store and fertilizer blending plant. Today, the Co-op is continuing to expand new and better ways to serve the agriculture needs of persons in 12 northeastern Texas counties. Find out more at netfc.com.
Tira News February 24, 2017
by Jan Vaughn
The regular quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 7th, at 6:00 p.m. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend.
Yvonne Weir reports, “Lucas and Sarah visited Dakota and the Weirs over the weekend.” They had a bonfire and fireworks on Friday. On Saturday Wes, Robert, and Yvonne watched Little Dribblers Games at North Hopkins, and then everyone went to Greenville to play laser tag and games at Shenaniganz. Wesley had his last Hoop Dreams game on Monday night.
North Hopkins Elementary Principal, LeAnn Tadlock, announced that Open House is scheduled for Thursday, March 9th, from 6:30-7:30.
Chip, Tiffany, and I went to North Hopkins to watch Jaidyn Joslin play in her last Little Dribblers game on Saturday morning. Following the game, Malcolm Joslin took Kenden & Jaidyn shopping in Paris. Tiffany and I, also, went to Paris that day. We met Malcolm & the kids and Jaidyn went with us for lunch at Shogun Japanese Restaurant, and then shopping afterward. Kenden Joslin went with his friend, Abby, to her a school dance on Saturday night.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
