Lady Cats Secure District Third Place With Friday Win
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team clinched third place in district with a 3-1 win over Pine Tree Friday at Sulphur Springs Middle School. The score was 25-21, 16-25, 26-24 and 25-20. The Lady Cats are now 9-4 in district play and 25-13 for the season. They close out district play at Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night and then comes bi-district playoffs.
A Tale of Two Halves Bodes Ill for Wildcats
After a day of heavy rains, Wildcat football met the Pine Tree Pirates on a neutral, and more dry field, at Wildcat Stadium located on the campus of Rains High School in Emory. A flooded and saturated field at Prim Stadium forced the 20-plus mile trip to a class 3-A turf playing field. Due to the rains, the seating was more than adequate on both sides of the field.
The game was a tale of two halves Friday night as the Wildcats dominated the first half leading 14-0 only to see Pine Tree score 31 unanswered points in the second half for a 31-14 win. The Wildcats remain winless. The Wildcats got touchdown runs from quarterback Ryan Humphries and back Jaxon Reneau.
The Wildcats travel to Longview next Friday. The Lobos defeated Mount Pleasant 51-0 Friday night. In other 15 5-A action, Texas High surprized Marshall 27-7 and Hallsville downed Greenville 42-14.
Burn Ban Lifted by Hopkins County Judge
Just in time for the Hopkins County Stew Contest, County Judge Robert Newsom has lifted the county burn ban. Rainfall Thursday night and Friday provided the basis of the judge’s decision signed at 4 p.m. Friday, October 23.
Monday morning October 12, during Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court, the commissioners had agreed with County Judge Robert Newsom who had issued an emergency burn ban during the prior week. In a 4-0 vote, commissioners voted to prohibit all outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county for 90 days. The ban did not include outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for firefighter training; public utility, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; stated funded road projects with a plan of action on file; commercial welding projects with a plan of action on file; small fires for cooking in established contests sanctioned by Hopkins County or a municipal body with proper plan filed with the fire marshal’s office.
Wildcat Football Moved to Emory Rains High Stadium
The Wildcat football team will be playing on a neutral, and more dry field tonight, when they face the Pine Tree Pirates at 7:30 p.m. The game will be played at Rains High School field in Emory. The game was moved due to Prim Stadium field being underwater. Emory Rains’ Wildcat Stadium is located at 409 FM 3299 in Emory. KSST will broadcast the game beginning with the pregame show at 6:30 p.m. Starting line ups at 7:20 and kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
The Hall of Honor ceremonies at the SSHS Multi-Purpose Building will take place at 5:30 p.m. No change has been made for the ceremonies.
Jail in Compiance Once Again
As October began the current Hopkins County Jail was found to be out of compliance with state jail standards after an inspection Thursday, October 1. Sheriff Butch Adams told KSST News on October 23, that the jail is now in compliance. An inspector that was in the area dropped by this week, examined the paper work, and found all in compliance.
The inspection of the jail facility earlier this month noted paperwork on inmate recreation was short of standards. Sheriff Adams said that his staff would make sure the paperwork was prepared properly. That work was accomplished.
Adams said the local jail is required to allow three hours per week of recreation. He stated that the local jail allows most inmates an hour per day three days a week. Adams said the inmates are receiving the opportunity but the paperwork accounting refusals and other information is not available. Adams said one day recently it was thought enough staff to supervise would not be available but he said that was never true.
“A Man Called Jon” Premieres November 1st
The Sulphur Springs “Red Carpet Premiere” for the movie “A Man Called Jon” is coming up on November 1st. The light-hearted comedy-drama focuses on Pastor Jon Terrell Carson and his unusual style of worship, which puts him in search of a congregation home. Filmed in Terrell by M. Legend Brown and co-produced by Eric Godwin, the full-length faith-based feature film is the third to premier locally. Screenings are scheduled at 3pm and 5:30pm at Shannon Oaks Church on Sunday November 1. Cost is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. DVD’s of the movie will be available after the screening, autographed by producers and cast. Other recent films from the independent movie-makers include “Steps of Faith” and “Hiding in Plain Sight”. For tickets, phone 903-348-0404 or at amancalledjon on Facebook.
SSPD Seek to Find Help for Suicidal Female Following Pursuit That Ended Near Winnsboro
Sulphur Springs Police are seeking assistance for a suicidal female approximately 50 years of age. When a police officer approached the auto in which the woman sat shortly before 2 p.m. Friday, the woman drove away. A pursuit began just west of Hillcrest Mobile Home Park. The female officer who had attempted to speak with the woman had noted cuts on the woman’s body where she had used a knife to harm herself.
The pursuit on State Highway 11 East between Sulphur Springs and Winnsboro never exceeded 65 mph. At the railroad tracks that cross Highway 11 near Winnsboro, Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety set spikes. The woman went as far as Pine Street on the eastern edge of Winnsboro where she finally stopped.
As of Friday at 2:50 p.m., Sulphur Springs Chief of Police Jay Sanders was seeking a psychiatric hospital that would admit the driver.
“Updated” Flash Flood Warning Issued for Hopkins County Until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth continues the flash flood warning for Northeastern Hopkins County until 8 p.m. Friday night. The Weather Service had Issued A * Flash Flood Warning for: Hopkins county in Central Texas, Hunt county in North Central Texas, Delta county in Central Texas, and
Southern Lamar county in North Central Texas. Most of that warning has been cancelled although there remain a few flooded roads in the area.
However now only Northeastern Hopkins remains in the warning until 8 pm CST
Turn Around…don’t drown when Encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
George Placed on Probation for Online Soliciation of Minor and Other Thursday Court Action
GARY CURTIS GEORGE
Following his guilty plea Thursday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, Gary Curtis George received a seven (7) years deferred probation for online solicitation of a minor for sex. George had been indicted June 22nd for the charge.
George was a Lakes Regional MHMR case worker who stated in his Linkedin account that he worked with a case load of 50 young people who struggle with ADHD. He noted he had been employed at Lakes Regional since June 2011. Educated with a Bachelors and Master’s Degree from Liberty University, a Christian university founded in 1971 by Rev. Dr. Jerry Falwell whose son is now President of the University, George, of Greenville, was arrested by Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County law enforcement for solicitation of a minor in April of this year. George was arrested at Coleman Park when he thought he was meeting a 15-year old female instead of a 30-something officer. He had in his possession a vibrator which was intended as a gift to the minor. According to officers, he made a full confession of his online activity of solicitation. Prior to being a case worker for Lakes Regional MHMR, he was Principal at Mineral Heights Christian Academy in Greenville from December 2006 until November 2007. The Academy closed in 2012 according to their website.
In other action by the court, Denver Jacques Fenders will serve three (3) years in TDCJ for tampering/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair.
Those placed on probation by the court following pleas of guilty or true:
- Bart Hoppenrays, 5 years probation for enticing a child with intent of pornography
- Beverly Jean Gibson, 10 years deferred probation for possession of a controlled substance
- Adam Gregory Lindauer, 10 years deferred probation for burglary of a habitation
- Kerry Wayne Coker 10 year state jail felony probated for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance
- Shaunin Elizabeth Maynard, 2 years state jail felony probated for 5 years for forgery and possession of a firearm by a felon
- Stuart Duane Flint, 2 years state jail felony probated for 4 years for possession of a controlled substance
2015 North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming
The annual North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in the school cafeteria. The event began with registration and Bingo, followed by a delicious meal, catered by BirthWright BBQ. After the meal, Tommy Long presided over the business meeting and welcomed guests. The group agreed to have the next homecoming on October 8, 2016. They also voted to elect the current officers for another year – Tommy Long, President; Evelyn Arnold Horne, Vice President; Sherry Smiddy, Secretary; and Jan Horn Vaughn, Treasurer/Reporter. The group was treated to a video, honoring the Classes of 1965, 1975, and 1985, for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year reunion. The video was made by Mrs. Lucas’ technology classes. Mr. Long gave the honored class members the opportunity to share a little about themselves, and then asked for a show of hands of members from each of the other classes. The group had a moment of silence in memory of former students and staff who are deceased. The Monday Night Jam band provided musical entertainment, while former students enjoyed visiting, sharing memories and catching up on the events in each others lives. Door prizes were given throughout the evening. Close to 70 people were in attendance. Representing the Class of 1965 were Ronny Glossup, Bobby Joslin, Mary Martin Boles, Sandra Kennimer, Joyce Weir Dodd, and Nell Baugh. From the Class of 1975 were Patricia Jetton Jennings, Peggy Brandenburgh Beck, Glen Owens, Jan Horn Vaughn, and Mary Helen Weir Hillman. The Class of 1985 was represented by Diana Wilburn, Jackey Ferrell, and Shelia Lawson Boyd. The Class of 1969 had the most members present, including Charles and Deborah Ferrell, Dewey Haney, Kathy Brandenburgh Glosup, Evelyn Arnold Horne, Sherry Smiddy, and Tommy Long.
Class of 1965: Ronny Glossup, Bobby Joslin, Mary Martin Boles, Sandra Kennimer, Joyce Weir Dodd, and Nell Baugh.
Class of 1969: Charles and Deborah Ferrell, Dewey Haney, Kathy Brandenburgh Glosup, Evelyn Arnold Horne, Sherry Smiddy, and Tommy Long.
Class of 1985: DianaWilburn, Jackey Ferrell, and Shelia Lawson Boyd.
Class of 1975: Patricia Jetton Jennings, Peggy Brandenburgh Beck, Glen Owens, Jan Horn Vaughn, and Mary Helen Weir Hillman.
