Lady Cats Open Season After Only Four Practice Sessions
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman said the team’s season opening loss was the teams first game and it occurred after only four practices by five of eight team members who came in only after their volleyball season finished a week before. Coach Chapman also noted the 63-57 loss was to a good Winnsboro team with great tradition.
He was surprised the Lady Red Raiders hit eleven 3-point baskets. Coach Chapman said the defense in not where he wanted it to be right now. He also said his team committed 18 turnovers and shot free throws poorly hitting only 19 of 40. Coach Chapman said his team started out well and had a lead but couldn’t hold on to it. He said the team played well in spots. He said the Winnsboro three quarter court trap bothered his team.
Coach Chapman said he was impressed by the speed of his sophomore point guard Sadavia Porter who led the Lady Cats with 19 points. Coach Chapman said the Lady Red Raiders just had to grab her to contain her.
Coach Chapman said he is working to schedule a Saturday game at 10 a.m. against Emory Rains. He said coaches still need to decide whether the game will be in Sulphur Springs or Emory. A freshman game is expected to follow the varsity contest.
PJC Proposition Fails in All But One County
Only Lamar County approved the proposition to enter the Paris Junior College District during the November General Election Tuesday. All other counties, Delta, Fannin, Hopkins, Hunt, and Red River, voting on the proposition declined the invitation.
Lamar County voters approved the measure with 5,491 (55%) for and 4,576 (45%) against.
In Hopkins and Delta County, it wasn’t even close. In Hopkins County 7,164 (70%) voted “No” and 3,126 (30%) voted for the proposition. In Delta County 1,353 (67%) were against and 664 (33%) were for the proposition.
In other counties:
Fannin: For 583 (44%) vs. Against 787 (58%)
Hunt: For 11,194 (40.75%) vs. 16,275 (59.25%)
Red River: 1,739 (45.33%) vs. 2,097 (54.67%)
Major Intersection Change At I-30 And Hwy 19 Overpass
by Allison Bledsoe
Major changes have taken place within the last 48 hours at the State Highway 19 and I-30 intersection. From what was originally two stoplights at each end of the over pass, has emerged a “clover leaf-like” interchange. At this point in the process, the road has been re-striped into a total of four lanes where the outside lanes in each direction connect to the service road, eliminating the need for turn lanes that cross traffic. The former stop lights currently function as yellow flashing lights and will later be removed. Understandably, the change has caused much confusion to local and non-local drivers alike. Semi-truck drivers seeking access to I-30 West from Pilot solved the issue by using the parking lot of Hillcrest Dr office buildings as a turn-around. Traffic cones were later placed in these drive ways.
PJC Proposition Fails; Bartley Re-elected; Heavy Republican Turnout
Republican voters carried the day in Hopkins County. Republican straight party voting carried the day with 80% of straight ballot voting or 6,784 ballots to the Democratic Party 1,749 straight ticket voters.Much of the local focus was on Commissioner Precinct 3, three local school boards, and one county and one city proposition.
Republican incumbent Wade Bartley was re-elected Commissioner Precinct 3 as he defeated challenger Democrat Billy Emerson. Bartley received 2,075 votes or 65% of the vote and Emerson received 1,124 votes or 35%.
With totals reported, the Proposition that would add Hopkins County to the Paris Junior College District has failed 7,164 against (70%) to 3,126 for (30%).
City of Cumby quarter cent sales tax proposition passed with 69% for and 31% against. Cumby ISD voters elected Tony Aguilar with 322 votes, Jason G. Hudson with 369 votes, and Jody Jarvis with 297 votes to the school board.
North Hopkins ISD voters elected Charley Vaughn with 280 votes, Jim Westbrook with 282 votes and Vicki Ferrell with 232 votes. Miller Grove ISD voters elected Eric Mabe with 269 votes, Douglas Hall with 247 votes, Clark May with 204 votes and John Derek Wilbur with 179 votes.
Donald J. Trump carried Hopkins County with over 10,000 votes.
In the state school board District 9 race, Republican Keven M. Ellis received over 10,000 votes or 75% of the vote in this county.
Meal A Day Menu For November 14th-November 18th
Meal A Day Menu
November 14th – November 18th
Monday
Chicken Breast on Bed of Rice
Green Beans
Pickled Beets
Tossed Salad
Roll
Tuesday
Breaded Fish Fillet
Hush Puppies
Black Eyed Peas
Cole Slaw
Wednesday
Meat Loaf
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Spinach
Roll
Thursday
King Ranch Casserole
Refried Beans
Salsa and Chips
Friday
Beef Patties with Gravy
Macaroni and Cheese
Provence Vegetables
Rolls
Winnsboro Police Department Report October 31-November 6, 2016
November 8, 2016 – Four arrests made, one accident investigated, 150 calls responded, and 43 citations and 33 warnings written occupied the time of the Winnsboro Police Department October 31 through November 6, 2016.
David Vaughn, 54 of Winnsboro was arrested on November 1st for intoxicated Pedestrian.
Kelly Meggs, 40, of Winnsboro was arrested on November 1st for Possession of Marijuana under 2 oz and Endangering a Child.
Johnny Spencer, 35, of Winnsboro was arrested November 1st for Possession of Marijuana under 2 oz.
Tiffany Knox, 36, of Marshall was arrested November 5th for Public Intoxication.
On November 1st, Winnsboro Police responded to a two vehicle accident in the 600 block of W. Coke Road. A vehicle was stopped in the west bound lane waiting to turn left on Simone St. Another vehicle traveling west failed to control speed and struck the stopped vehicle. Both drivers were transported to Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Winnsboro with unknown injuries.
Lady Cats at Home Tuesday Night to Open Pre-District Season
The Lady Cats’ basketball team is in action at home this game day. It’s the season opener for the Lady Cats as they will play host to the always talented group from Winnsboro Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in Wildcats Gym. There will be a JV contest first at 5:30 p.m.
Due to having five players on the volleyball team that left only three varsity players to practice until a week ago, the Lady Cats did not have a single scrimmage contest. They return everybody off last year’s 25-win district champion and playoff team except for graduate Lexie Moore. Returning are point guard Sadavia Porter, shooting guard Tori Moore, post Kaylee Jefferson and forward Daieyshia Pruitt along with forward Autumn Tanton, post Sheretta Hill and guards Imani Taylor and Destinee Weeks.
KSST Local Election Coverage Begins at 7 p.m.; List of Local Races/Polling Places
Local voters will be focused on various races and KSST will be your source for election returns. KSST staff will be at the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office to bring you up to the minute coverage of local election returns. KSST will begin coverage at 7 p..m. State and national returns will also be reported at :15, :30, and :45 minutes past the hour beginning at 7:15 p.m.
In Precinct 3 of Hopkins County incumbent Republican Wade Bartley faces challenger Democrat Billy Emerson. Paris Junior College seeks to add Hopkins County to its college district, which will mean a property tax increase and lower tuition rates for county residents. School board and city races in county communities are also on the ballot. Cumby city and school board, North Hopkins School board, Miller Grove school board, and the State Board of Education. John Ratcliffe, Republican incumbent for U S Representative, District 4 has a Libertarian opponent, Cody Wommack. The Presidential election will also be a focus for tonight. State judges and Texas Railroad Commissioner round out local interest. KSST will broadcast the results as they are available as we follow the election tonight from the County Clerk’s office. Numbers will be posted on ksstradio.com and our report will also be heard on ksstradio.com stream and Suddenlink Cable Channel 2 and Channel 18.
Again today we remind you that if you vote a straight party ballot, you need to look at the summary page before finalizing your vote. Propositions are not included in the straight party ticket and you cannot vote again once your ballot is submitted, according to Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk. Voting in the November General Election is today from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Fourteen voting places will be open. Hopkins County registered voters may cast ballots at any one of the 14 sites by presenting the required ID for Texas voters. All these must contain a photo: Texas driver’s license, election identification certificate, personal identification card, license to carry a handgun, US citizenship certificate, or US passport. If one does not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of these ID’s, they can fill out a declaration at the polls explaining why and bring one of the following items: voter registration certificate, birth certificate, current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document with name and an address.
The 14 polling places include:
Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas Street
Wesley Methodist Church, 614 Texas Street
VFW on Veterans Way
Senior Citizens Building, 150 M L King Blvd
Courthouse, 118 Church Street
Grace Family Church, 1901 Loop 301 E
Civic Center, 1200 Houston St
League Street Church of Christ, 1100 South League
Saltillo ISD, 150 CR 3534 Saltillo
Cumby Municipal Bldg, 100 E Main Street Cumby
Sulphur Bluff ISD, 1027 CR 3550 Sulphur Bluff
Como-Pickton CISD, 13017 Texas Highway 11 E. Como
Miller Grove ISD, 7819 FM 275 S. Cumby
North Hopkins ISD 1994 FM 71 W
“Updated” Reward Offered for Bank Robbery Suspect; He Is Sought For Additional Bank Robberies
There is now a 3500 dollar reward for the information that leads to an indictment in connection to the November bank 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.
The man that robbed the Alliance Bank Southtown Branch Wednesday, November 3rd is suspected to have robbed a bank in Longview in August and also a bank in Arizona, 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 that robbed the Alliance Bank Southtown Branch.
The man left the bank area on foot but had a white, four-door small sedan near-by according to video footage available to law enforcement. He committed the robbery in the lobby of the bank building that is located with entrance on South Broadway and an exit to Mockingbird. The Southtown Branch offers drive-thru, lobby, and ATM services to Alliance Bank customers.
The Southtown Branch was closed for the afternoon following the robbery but was opened the following day with business as usual. Alliance Bank President Tom Sellers said all law enforcement agencies responded quickly with expert help as the investigation and search began.
