Registration for November Election Ends October 11th; ID Rules Change; Voting Centers Named
If you desire to vote in the November General Election there are several things that are important and deadlines are looming.
Registration for the November election ends October 11th at 4:30 p.m. the Hopkins County Tax Office. You have until then to register. Also according to Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, if you are unable to secure the seven forms of approved photo ID, you now have additional options for voting in person. If you do not have the photo ID, you may vote by signing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration explaining why the voter is unable to obtain one of the seven forms of ID or provide one of the various forms of supporting documentation such as:
- a copy of a current utility bill,
- a copy of an original bank statement,
- a copy of or original government check, or a copy of or original paycheck.
The seven forms of approved Photo ID are:
- a Texas driver’s license,
- an election identification certificate issued by DPS,
- a personal identification card issued by DPS,
- a license to carry a handgun issued by DPS,
- US military ID containing the person’s photograph,
- US citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph,
- or a US passport.
The photo ID may now be expired for four years instead of the previous time period of 60-days.
Early voting will take place October 24 through Friday November 4th, 8 am. Until 5 p.m. each day with exceptions. Tuesday November 1st and Thursday, November 3rd early voting hours are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The early voting place will also be open Saturday, October 29th from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 30th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Early voting will take place in the Justice of the Peace Courtroom located in the county annex building on Jefferson Street. The General Election day this year is November 8th when the 14 voting places in Hopkins County will be open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The 14 voting centers in Hopkins County are:
- Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas Street
- Wesley Methodist Church, 614 Texas Street
- VFW Bingo Hall, Veterans 1, Veterans Drive
- Senior Citizens Building, 150 MLK Blvd.
- Courthouse, 118 Church Street
- Grace Family Church, 1901 Loop 301 E
- Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street
- League Street Church of Christ, 1100 S. League
- Saltillo ISD, 150 CR 3534
- Cumby Municipal Bldg. 100 E Main St. Cumby\
- Sulphur Bluff ISD, 1027 CR 3550
- Como-Pickton CISD, 13017 TX Hwy 11 E. Como
- Miller Grove ISD, 7819 FM 275 S.
- North Hopkins ISD 1994 FM 71 W
Hallsville Rallies; Lady Cats in Second Place
In a battle for the district lead, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team took a 2-0 lead in sets before Hallsville rallied to take the last three sets and the match, 3-2 at Wildcats Gym Tuesday night.
The Lady Cats won set one and two, 26-24 and 25-22 before Hallsville won the last three, 25-22, 25-17 and 15-9. After the hard fought match before a loud crowd, Coach Justin Maness told his team to leave the gym with their heads held high.
The Lady Cats were led in kills by Autumn Tanton with 12 and Sheretta Hill with 11. Tori Moore had 46 assists. Anden Hammack had 26 digs.
The Lady Cats are now 5-2 in district play and 26-9 for the season. They are now in second place. The Lady Cats play next on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Texas High.
Wildcats Team Tennis Drop Out of Playoff Picture
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad dropped out of the playoff picture after an unfavorable ruling concerning an ineligible player earlier this week and a district loss to Greenville, 15-4 at the Wildcats Tennis Complex Tuesday afternoon.
The player in question had won a point with a victory in the Wildcats, 10-9 win over Mt. Pleasant last week. The adverse decision changed the score to a 10-9 Mt. Pleasant win. Then Tuesday afternoon, with the loss to Greenville, the Wildcats were mathematically eliminated from Area playoff contention.
The Wildcats are now 1-4 in district play and 3-5 for the season. They will conclude the season with a district match at Pine Tree next Tuesday afternoon.
Game Day: Lady Cats Host Hallsville in Battle for First; Team Tennis Hosts Greenville in Playoff Spot Battle
There are big volleyball and team tennis matches on the game day schedule this Tuesday. The Lady Cats’ volleyball team will host a battle of first place teams in district as Hallsville comes to Wildcats Gym for a 6:30 p.m. match. Both teams are tied for first in district with 5-1 records. The Lady Cats are 26-8 for the season and the Lady Bobcats are 21-9. Hallsville downed the Lady Cats in Hallsville back on September 9. Lady Cats’ fans are encouraged to show up and to wear white to white out the gym. We’ll bring you the Lady Cats and Hallsville match Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on KSST radio. We will also videotape the match for replay on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable at a later date.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats’ team tennis squad also has a very big match Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Wildcats Tennis Complex. The Wildcats host Greenville and both teams are battling for playoff spots. The Wildcats are 2-2 in district play and 4-3 for the season.
PJC Plans Local Town Hall Meeting Focused on Proposed District Service Plan
In order to provide more information about the Paris Junior College proposed district service plan, a series of town halls are being held in the coming weeks. The meeting for Hopkins County residents will be held Monday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, located at 1200 Houston Street.
The meetings will provide an opportunity to hear from PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin about the College and the challenges that lie ahead. Learn more about the upcoming vote on Nov. 8 and what will be on the ballot. The meeting information for all areas will be posted at www.parisjc.edu/annexation. Those unable to attend are welcome to direct questions to the PJC Office of the President at 903-782-0330 or [email protected].
United Way Off to Great Start
At the first report meeting for Hopkins County United Way Campaign Fund Drive, a total of $26,911.50 collected. United Way Executive Secretary Susan Berning called it a great start. The campaign will continue through the first week of November.
Reported as 100% Club, companies meeting or exceeding the posted goal, for October 4, 2016 include:
Brumley’s Uniforms
The Blacklands Railroad, Inc.
Professional Land Title
City of Sulphur Springs
Rotary Club
Lions Club
AK Gillis
Sulta Mfg Corp. and Employees
Belle Amie
Northwest Mutual Wesley Cooper
The Propane Co.
Danna’s
Cody Drug
Snap Fitness
Water Oak Elementary
Tommy Allison
Baxter Electric
Jim McLeroy
Preuss and Associates, PLLC
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
County Court at Law Amy Smith
M &W Feeds
Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of Passenger
Eduardo Austin Delgado Torres, 17, of Sulphur Springs was arrested in a traffic stop Monday at 10:45 p.m. Torres was a passenger in the auto.
When the 2008 GMC was stopped, the officer smelled a strong odor of marijuana and noticed Torres holding a small black bag against the floorboard with his foot. Torres was also carrying in his left pocket acigarette box containing several pill capsules containing suspected methamphetamine weighing 2.31-grams. The black bag contained a small wax paper with marijuana wax weighting approximately 1.7-grams. Also several suspected Alprozolam, Clonazepam, and Hydrocodone pills, along with a jar of green leafy substance believed to be marijuana was also located. Torres claimed ownership to all the narcotics.
He is in Hopkins County Jail charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 1-gram but under 4-grams and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 under 28-grams as well as possession of Marijuana under 2 oz. He is being held on a total of $46,000 bond.
“Updated” Bipartisan Candidate Forum
The Republican Party of Hopkins County will host a bipartisan candidate forum on October 18th at the League Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall located at 1100 League Street South in Sulphur Springs. There will be a Candidate forum between Republican incumbent Wade Bartley and challenger Democrat Billy Emerson. The candidates are running for the office of Precinct # 3 Commissioner. Each candidate will give an opening statement and written questions that have been submitted by those in attendance will be read to them by the moderator. Each candidate will be given time to respond to the question. After the questions are answered the candidates will be given time to give a closing statement.
After the candidate forum Pamela Anglin, President of Paris Junior College, was scheduled to speak about the proposed Junior College Tax District that Paris Junior College Board of Regents has put on the November Ballot. She may or may not be able to be present due to a schedule conflict. Senator Bob Hall, Senator elect Hughes, and Representative Dan Flynn have been invited to be present so they can answer questions about legislation and funding that may or may not be forthcoming concerning Paris Junior College.
The doors will open at 6PM and the candidate forum will start at 6:20PM. President Anglin will make her presentation at 7PM. Those in attendance will be able to ask question about the College Tax District.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Refreshments will be served by the Republican Party.
Tough Loss to Marshall; Texas High Next for Wildcats
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said on KSST and Channel 18 TV’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show that the Wildcats district loss to Marshall was hard to swallow. He said sometimes when you play a team that is athletic and talented, they tend to expose your weaknesses. Coach Owens said he was disappointed in the Wildcats offense because of their lack of consistency. He added little mistakes were eating the Wildcats up. Coach Owens said with limited game breaking speed at skill positions, the Wildcats have to depend on execution of fundamentals and basics. He said third down plays were key in the Marshall game. The Wildcats had a hard time converting and Marshall made big plays on third downs over and over. Coach Owens said he doesn’t want his team just to accept things when they go wrong. He wants his team to battle through the issues.
The Wildcats, now 1-1 in district play and 2-4 for the season, play undefeated and state ranked Texas High Friday at Grim Park at Tiger Stadium in Texarkana. The Tigers are 1-0 in district play and 5-0 overall. They had a bye last week. Coach Owens said Texas High tends to be more about defense under Head Coach Barry Norton, in his eighteenth year, but Coach Owens said the m.o. of this year’s Tigers’ team is offense. Their quarterback is a pocket passer who has committed to North Texas. Coach Owens said he throws passes to two of the district’s best receivers. He added they have good running backs and an offensive line that is solid. Coach Owens said Coach Norton has mostly a senior group this year and he expects big things from them.
