Light Thunderstorms, Cloud to Ground Lightening Continues Across County
Thunderstorm continue to move through Hopkins County Tuesday night (November 22) but no severe weather has occurred by 9 p.m. Cloud to ground lightening has been the only concern along with heavy rains that were intense at times through 9 p.m. Some nuisance flooding in localized areas could continue through the night. Currently no weather warnings are in effect for Hopkins and surrounding counties.
The thunderstorms are moving southwest to northeast across the county. Thunderstorm are expected to continue until midnight or later. Super cell thunderstorms are possible according to the National Weather Service.
If severe weather develops, tune to KSST 1230AM or ksstradio.com stream for up to the minute details. Severe weather is possible until 3 a.m.
Winnsboro Police Report Activity November 14-20, 2016
Winnsboro Police Department make two arrests, investigated two accidents, responded to 128 calls for service and issued 40 citations and 24 warnings during the seven day period November 14-20, 2016.
Kimberly Stout, 43, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 15 for Assault Family Violence.
Robert Stout, 42, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 15th on a Wood County Warrant.
A minor two vehicle accident occurred November 18th at noon in the 800 block of South Main turning into Dollar General. No injuries were reported.
On November 16th at 4:45 p.m. WPD responded to a major two vehicle accident in the 800 block of West Coke Road. One vehicle was driving west bound on FM 515 when it slowed to wait on a vehicle to turn. A vehicle driving west bound behind the slowed vehicle failed to control speed and struck the first vehicle. Both drivers were transported to Trinity Mother Frances in Winnsboro.
Lady Cats Defeat Lindale Monday Night
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said his team actually came out a little flat and didn’t have a lot of intensity early against Lindale Monday night on the road. However Coach Cipoletta said late the Wildcats made lots of defensive stops that allowed them to get out an score and do things to make them successful. The Wildcats won 65-34.
They led the Eagles only 13-8 after the first quarter. A few minutes into the second quarter, Lindale was still hanging around. Then the Wildcats had an explosion of points as they led 39-20 at the half. Sophomore guard Keaston Willis was a big part of the explosion. He ended up leading all scorers with 30 points.
Coach Cipoletta said he was proud that his team was just as excited by Willis’ big night as he was. He detected no selfishness. He said if they keep caring for each other they would be successful. The Wildcats gave Lindale only an average of 8.5 points a quarter including just four points in the fourth quarter. Coach Cipoletta said he emphasizes defense and he added this team has the length and tenacity to stop teams from scoring. After hitting 11 three-point baskets against Athens, the Wildcats hit another 8 Monday night against Lindale. Willis hit 4, Bryson Lynn added 2 and Dedric Godbolt and K’Ontea Dunn added 1 each. Coach Cipoletta said the three point shot was a big part of the Wildcats offense and he added the Wildcats practice the shot a lot. He was pleased that everyone on the 12 man roster got to play.
Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats
It’s a big game day this Tuesday with both the Lady Cats and Wildcats’ basketball teams playing home games.
The Lady Cats play first against old rival Paris. Their freshman team starts things off with a 1 p.m. game. A JV game will follow at around 2:15 p.m. The varsity contest should start at around 3:30 p.m. The Lady Cats varsity is 3-1 after their Friday night win, 51-40 at Hugo, Oklahoma. The Lady Cats are on a three game winning streak. We will bring you Paris and Lady Cats basketball live from Wildcats Gym on KSST Radio starting at around 3:30 p.m.
The Wildcats are playing Wills Points this evening. A freshman contest begins at 5 p.m. The Wildcats JV game will follow at around 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats varsity will play Wills Point at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats are 2-0 after the 65-34 Monday night win at Lindale. Tuesday night’s game is the home opener for the Wildcats. We will also have the live broadcast of the Wills Point and Wildcats varsity game starting at around 7:30 p.m. on KSST Radio. We will also videotape the game for replay at a later date on Channel 18 TV on Suddenlink Cable.
Funeral Services Set for Bobby McDonald
Funeral services for Bobby McDonald, age 60, of Sulphur Springs will be held Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Hopkins County Civic Center, with Jerry Savage and Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will follow at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Chad Jones, Jeremy Jones, Michael Lawrence, Dr. Danny Lawrence, Cody Kirby and Dr. David Black serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Friday, November 25, 2016 at 6-8 p.m. at Hopkins County Civic Center.
Mr. McDonald passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. He was born July 29, 1956 in Sulphur Springs, the son of Phillip M. “Pete” and Joyce (Crouch) McDonald. He was the owner of Front Porch News, a dairyman and a farmer. He was a member of League Street Church of Christ
He is survived by his mother, Joyce McDonald of Yantis; two sisters, Judy Jones and husband Marlin of Sulphur Springs and Jan Lawrence and husband David of Muleshoe, Texas; nieces and nephews, Chad Jones and wife Laura, Jeremy Jones, Michael Lawrence and wife, Jandi, Dr. Danny Lawrence and wife Shannon, Abby Kirby and husband Cody and Jacy Heinrich; and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Jason Lawrence.
Memorials can be made in honor of Mr. McDonald to Reilly Springs Cemetery Association, 1217 South Broadway, Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75482 or Hopkins County 4H, P.O. Box 518, Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75433
McDonald died Monday afternoon, November 21, 2016 following complications from emergency surgery to remove his appendix on November 8th.
A family member noted to KSST News that McDonald loved and promoted Hopkins County. He grew up in rural Hopkins County. His father, Pete McDonald owned and operated a store on State Highway 154 in Southern Hopkins County.
McDonald attended Texas A & M University on an academic scholarship along with others from Hopkins County. He wrote more than one book on Hopkins County Life. One of his books, Black History of Hopkins County, was well received. A Saturday prayer time on Celebration Plaza led by members of the county identified McDonald as one who united the communities of the county as one.
His work ethic was untiring. On Monday, November 7th, his morning blog update included the weather for the General Election Day on Tuesday, November 8 and a review of his weekend—“a busy day on Sunday that began with posting stories and photos for a busy Saturday….going to church…..returning home for a quick lunch and then working additional football photos and tending to some chores…..an afternoon nap that was badly needed…..then some quality time spent with my dogs.” His church activities, community youth activities, and promotion of various county and school activities occupied his time.
Three hours later on Monday, November 7, his health issues began. “Folks…….is there some kind of “stomach bug” going around?…..I’m someone that is never sick and have a “stomach of iron,” but during church yesterday morning my stomach started cramping and it has continued to off and on since then. I don’t know if it’s something that I ate or if it is some virus that is going around!”
On Tuesday, Election Day, he blogged, “Me, I’ve been ‘sick at my stomach’ over this election, and now I’ve literally gotten sick…….I’m headed to the doctor after while….it just doesn’t seem to get much better…” Tests were run just before 10 a.m. Tuesday and at 12:30 p.m. he announced, “It’s my appendix……. emergency surgery this afternoon!!!!!” During his surgery, his blood pressure became an issue. He was placed on a ventilator and later dialysis would be tried when his kidneys failed. He remained in the local hospital until being moved to Dallas for various treatments.
Arrest Made for Structure Fire in Cumby Saturday
An arrest has been made in the Saturday morning structure fire on Main Street in Cumby. Eric Spencer Marshall, 40, is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Arson, a Felony 2, and is being held on $30,000 bond
Marshall and his ex-wife had been purchasing the house on a lease-buy agreement, according to Mike Matthews, Hopkins County Fire Marshall. Matthews stated that Marshall had been living in the house. His investigation notes that Marshall and his wife had a disagreement and Marshall set the house on fire.
The Cumby fire is one of three structure fires under investigation by the Hopkins County Fire Marshall’s office. A house fire in the middle of the night fire in the Birch Creek area and a house fire Monday morning on CR 3512 just off FM 69N that required the services of both county firemen and volunteer firemen are also still under investigation.
Music Takes Flight in Local Production of A Christmas Carol
Characters will fly across the stage as four local art organizations, Main Street Theater, Sulphur Springs Symphony League, Northeast Texas Choral Society, and Bright Star League of Cultural Arts, join together for the production of A Christmas Carol, The Musical, December 2-4 at the Sulphur Springs High School/Civic Center Auditorium, 1200 Houston Street.
District Judge Eddie Northcutt is Ebeneezer Scrooge
Music and pageantry make this holiday classic an event for the whole family. Over sixty persons plus orchestra, Chorus singers, and dancers will participate in three performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The cast of characters in the story are well known and will be portrayed by well-known local citizens. All the central characters will sing throughout the musical. District Judge Eddie Northcutt is Ebenezer Scrooge. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings is Bob Cratchit. Bill Owens is the Ghost of Jacob Marley. Ghosts of Christmas past, present and to come are played by Monica Lancaster, Matthew Flock, and Dawn Doyle Jones.
Rehearsals began in September and recently a specialty company in Kentucky fitted the flight gear at the auditorium.
Proceeds from the event will fund the arts in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Tickets are available online at www.communitychristmascarol.com or in person at the civic center. Tickets will be available at the door for each performance.
Search Continues for Barrel Chested Bandit
The search continues for the man the FBI now calls the Barrel Chested Bandit that robbed the Alliance Bank Southtown Branch on November 3rd of this year. He is also wanted as a suspect in bank robberies in Longview, Amarillo, and one in New Mexico, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders. Local law enforcement, the FBI, and Texas Rangers continue the search for a 6-foot tall, heavy-set, white male.
A $3500 reward has been offered for information that leads to an indictment in connection to the robbery in Sulphur Springs. The Texas Bankers Foundation (TBF) administers a Robbery Rewards program to prevent and discourage robberies and other crimes against Texas banks and their employees. The program provides funds for rewards, thereby assisting law enforcement agencies in obtaining information to assist in the arrest and conviction of perpetrators. The Texas Bankers Foundation would like to offer a supplemental reward for the bank robbery through the Lake Country Crime Stoppers organization.
Late Night Traffic Stop Results in Arrest
Stopped by a Hopkins County Deputy for a traffic violation at 1:20 a.m. on South Broadway, Wendy Ann Wilder, 38, of Como, said she was taking her passenger to get something to eat. Both driver and passenger were nervous which led to a search of the vehicle.
Wendy Ann Wilder
A black box in a purse contained marijuana and Morphine in pill form. Wilder claimed ownership. She is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 under 1-gram—a Felony 3. Her bond is set at $10,000.
The passenger in the auto was also arrested when she admitted having syringe needles hidden in her clothing. She is charged with possession of a dangerous drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both are misdemeanors.
