Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup Huge Success
The top rated steak judged at Saturday’s Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup was prepared by a Junior Championship cook-off, a young competitor who scored 5 points higher than any of the other Ribeye Roundup competitors.
Page Sloan of Dallas, a competitor in the 7-12 year category in the Junior Championship, won first place in the Junior Championship cook-off with her steak. She was among 18 junior cooks ages 7-17 whose grilling skills were judged using the same criteria as the adult division. She was awarded a trophy as well as a flag flown over the State Capital in her honor.
The Junior Championship for ages 13-17 was won by Rider Rawson of Sulphur Springs. He also received an award and prize.
Competitors in the Ribeye Roundup, featuring adult entries, began at about 11:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 2022, with the top 10 entries called back for a second cook-off at 2 p.m., entries due in at 3:30 p.m., from those the overall winner was announced shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday. A total of $7,200 in cash was awarded to the cook winners.
When all ballots had been tallied the following were recognized for finishing 1-7th overall in the Ribeye Roundup:
- White Smoke
- The Smokin’ Beard
- Alliance Bank
- Patterson High Voltage Drilling
- Buff City Soap
- Wood County Farm Bureau
- G5 Ranch
Also recognized for being among the top 10 in the Ribeye Roundup were: Tableat, Swinson Excavation and Seth’s Lake Fork Creek.
Eight teams also competed in the hors d’oeuvres competition. The top prize, however, went to Marvin Garrett, G5 Ranch.
Downtown was packed with people who purchased the tickets, which had sold out by Monday evening, to support those competing, to purchase from vendors, enjoy local restaurants, free music and concerts and beef up their knowledge of the industry by visiting tents along the Cattle Trail.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2022, included:
Arrests
Patrick Williams, 44 years of age, of Irving, was arrested on Sept. 28, 2022, for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 132 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 29 citations and 37 warnings during this reporting period.
October Is A Great Time To Enjoy The Fall Colors, Cooler Temperatures At Cooper Lake State Park
Submitted by Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent for Cooper Lake State Park, [email protected]
Cooper, Texas — For most Texans, when you say October, happy thoughts of cold fronts, fall colors, and outdoor activities come to mind generating a smile! What better place to shake off the oppressive summer than a Texas state park? Cooper Lake State Park is twice as nice with two parks (South Sulphur and Doctors Creek) squeezed into one perched on the banks of a 20,000 acre lake.
Make Cooper Lake State Park your happy place this fall for camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, kayaking, and so much more. During October, the park will host a total of 17 recreational and educational programs at South Sulphur and Doctors Creek Units. This month’s highlighted programs are “Creatures of the Night” night hike, Stargazing, Kayaking 101 Adventure, and Archery 101. Hike through the woods after dark and see what the nocturnal environment reveals to you with the aid of a Park Ranger guiding your adventure. Experience the darkest skies so close to Dallas where you can see the Milky Way! Experience lake vista views as you hone your kayaking skills exploring the nearshore habitat. Learn how to safely enjoy the sport of archery through a scheduled class. Also, during the month, learn about a wide variety of fungi, plants, and animals common to Northeast Texas through additional programs. All programs are free with a valid entrance permit.
October is a most special time of year in Northeast Texas with leaf colors peaking late in the month with reds, yellows, and oranges all aglow. Leaf color is a biological process that is based on leaf pigmentation. We all have heard about the green pigment – chlorophyll but may not be as aware of other key fall color pigments such as carotenoids (yellows and oranges) and anthocyanins (reds and purples). In the fall as day length decreases and nights become longer and cooler, these climate signals cause the plant to shutdown chlorophyll production giving the carotenoid pigments, which are always present, the opportunity to shine through with yellows and oranges. The reds and purple pigments – anthocyanins develop in the fall. The anthocyanins, unlike the green chlorophyll and yellow and orange carotenoids, are not present during most of the year. The anthocyanin pigments begin to be produced by the same forces that cause the decline of chlorophyll. Specific species of plants organize these pigments differently resulting in the diverse fall colors found in our forests. This is a simplified explanation of the complex plant biochemistry, but with a little weather luck, it will all come together for us this fall! The park is ready for you and your family to enjoy nature’s very own vibrant colors.
The forests at Cooper Lake State Park develop beautiful color with red sumac, Virginia creeper, poison ivy (look but don’t touch!), and rough-leaf dogwood all expressing deep reds in their leaves. Elms will develop yellow leaves as will multiple other forest species. Not all plant species change at the same time with some trees and shrubs remaining green a little longer creating an even greater contrast of color. In addition, don’t forget about the blooming of fall flowers scattered within the park’s prairies!
Many other state parks in the region have beautiful fall colors, such as Daingerfield State Park and Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. With your paid admission at Cooper Lake State Park, you can visit other state parks on the same day for free! Plan a day with family or friends to experience all the wonders of fall at a Texas State Park!
Cooper Lake State Park is just one of 89 Texas State Parks open and ready to host your next outdoor adventure. Get out there and experience a natural Texas!
Doctors Creek Unit
- Friday, October 7
- Evening Kayak Float – 4-6 p.m. Meet at Lone Pine Boat Ramp parking lot. Reserve your spot today! Limited kayak loaners available. Contact Alicia O’Connor at alicia.o’[email protected] or call the office at 903–395-3100. Bring your refillable water bottle, towel, water shoes, and sunscreen. We’ll take an evening paddle around the cove. Bring your own kayak if you have one.
- Saturday, October 8
- Predator or Prey – 1 p.m. Meet at Pelican Point Pavilion. To eat or be eaten, the reality of life in the wild!
- Sunday, October 9
- Nature Journaling – 10 a.m. Meet at Pelican Point Pavilion – Take a moment to collect your thoughts. Learn about journaling in nature.
- Saturday, October 15
- Kid’s Fishing – 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Bluebonnet Day Use Area. Bring your own fishing gear, no pole, no worries. We have a few fishing poles available to borrow. No experience needed!
- Saturday, October 22
- Roving with the Ranger – 2-3:30 p.m. Stop Ranger Alicia while she roves around the park and ask questions about the interpretive items she’s carrying.
- Sunday, October 23
- Master Naturalist – Topic to be determined. Meet at Pelican Point Pavilion at 10 a.m.
- Saturday, October 29
- Creatures of the Night – Evening Walk at 7 p.m. Meet at Meet at Pelican Point Parking lot. We’ll take a short walk down Cedar Creek North Loop. Who works the night shift at the park? Bring a red-filtered flashlight, bring bug spray, and a water bottle.
South Sulphur Unit
- Saturday, October 8
- Predator or Prey – 9 a.m. Meet at Heron Harbor Day Use Area. To eat or be eaten, the reality of life in the wild!
- Saturday, October 15
- Kid’s Fishing – 2-4 p.m. Meet at the Heron Harbor Fishing Wall. Bring your own fishing gear, no pole, no worries. We have a few fishing poles available to borrow. No experience needed!
- Sunday, October 16
- Mindfulness Walk – Take a self-guided walk on Coyote Run Trail. Refresh and recharge in nature.
- Friday, October 21
- Stargazing – 8 p.m. Meet at Gulls Bluff Fishing Parking Lot. We’ll have the telescopes out for viewing a planet or two. How many constellations can you see and name? Bring a lawn chair and bug spray.
- Saturday, October 22
- Archery 101 — 9-11 a.m. Meet at Buggy Whip Restroom. Registration is required, program limited to 15 participants. Reserve your spot by calling (903) 945-5256 or email Alicia O’Connor Alicia.O’[email protected]. No experience needed. Ages 10 and up. All equipment provided.
- Saturday, October 29
- Bark in the Park – Meet at the Coyote Run Trail Head at 2 p.m. Bring your four-legged best friend for a short, leashed walk, down the Coyote Run Trail.
- Sunday, October 30
- Ranger Games – 10 a.m. Meet at Heron Harbor Day Use Area – Join us for a fun morning of play.
The Sulphur Springs Public Library Announces the First Halloween Costume Swap
The Texoma Gospel Music Association Convention and Gathering to be Held in Sulphur Springs October 7-8
Buddy and Ina Gore announce the Texoma Gospel Music Association Convention and Gathering will be held October 7th and 8th in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be over 40 artists from many states attending.
The Texoma Gospel Music Association, (TGMA), began in 1977 and is one of the oldest Gospel Music organizations in Texas and Oklahoma (thus (TGMA) and now includes many other states. Originally, Country Gospel was the main forte and TGMA came under the umbrella of the International Country Gospel Music Association (ICGMA) which is now the Oldest Awards show in the United States, 66 Years strong. Buddy and Ina Gore are members of both organizations and have been recognized with several awards from ICGMA including recently inducted into the “Hall of Fame” and most recently received the “Living Legend Award.”
The best in Christian, Southern, Country, and Gospel music, The Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering and Convention will be held at the ROC of First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, 115 Putman, October 7th and 8th, 10am to 8pm each day. There will be filming for TV shows, live interviews with DJ Marty Smith of “Heavens Country”, and so much more. Admission is free to the public. A Love Offering will be received. Come join in the fun!
Sheriff: Deputies Arrest 2, Recover All Property Stolen During A Home Burglary
October 3, 2023 – Sheriff’s officers had two Cumby men in custody and had recovered all of the property reported stolen within 7 hours of being notified of a home burglary Monday, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary at 8:46 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. The actual burglary of a habitation was believed to have occurred on or after 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, on County Road 1125. Deputy Zack Steward and Investigator Michael Russell responded to the call. The complainant not only had photos of a vehicle pulling into the residence several times, bu thad passed a vehicle matching that description and followed it to a residence, Steward noted in arrest reports.
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Deputies found the vehicle parked next to a camper trailer with the stolen property in front of the white pickup at a FM 2653 address, located about 4 miles from the CR 1125 property. They contacted Shane Michael Ray and Joshua Lee “Johanna” Ray about the stolen items. Both allegedly gave a full confession of breaking into the residence and stealing the AC unit, a Whirlpool stove and refrigerator, and miscellaneous tools from the CR 1125 residence, Steward and Russell alleged in arrest reports.
Both 30-year-old Shane Michael Ray and 27-year-old Joshua Lee Ray of Cumby, were taken into custody at 11:45 a.m. Monday, and all of the stolen items had been recovered and returned to their owner by 3:15 p.m. Oct. 3, 2022, according to Tatum.
Shane Michael Ray (who jail and arrest reports state is also known by Billy Partridge, Shane Michael Partridge and Sara Ray) and Joshua Lee Ray (who jail and arrest reports show is also known by Johanna Ray) by 1:15 p.m. Oct. 3, 2022, had both been booked into Hopkins County jail, where they remained at Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in lieu of the $100,000 bond each on the burglary of a habitation charge, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Education Adviser Maria Zuniga Gives a Helping Hand
GETTING ADVICE
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Education Adviser Maria Zuniga gives a helping hand to Kalyle Wright of Sulphur Springs with his college admissions paperwork.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Women Encouraged To Receive Regular Screenings
AUSTIN – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease.
“Breast cancer screenings can save a woman’s life and mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat,” said Rob Ries, HHS deputy executive commissioner for Family Health Services. “As we bring awareness to this issue, we’re urging women to make time for their health and to get screened regularly.”
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women age 50 to 74 get a mammogram every other year. Women with extra risk factors could start annual screenings at age 40.
The HHSC Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program helps fund clinics across the state to provide free breast cancer screening and diagnostic services such as clinical breast examinations, mammograms and breast biopsies to eligible women. BCCS also provides funding for cervical cancer screenings and treatment for precancerous cervical conditions. In addition, local clinics help eligible women apply for the Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer program that helps women get treatment for breast and cervical cancer.
Last year, the BCCS program helped more than 29,000 women. Of those women, more than 290 were diagnosed with breast cancer.
Uninsured and underinsured Texas women who have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level are eligible to apply for BCCS. Additional eligibility requirements can be found here.
This month, some breast cancer awareness observation dates include:
- Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Oct. 13
- Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day – Oct. 19
- National Mammography Day – Oct. 21
To learn more about the women’s health programs and services that HHSC offers, visit the Healthy Texas Women website or dial 2-1-1.
About National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October to raise awareness about breast cancer and provide education about prevention, screening, and treatments. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer became the most common cancer globally as of 2021, accounting for 12% of all new annual cancer cases worldwide.
Update: Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle While Crossing FM 71 West
A 75-year-old Birthright woman was reportedly killed after being been struck by a vehicle on FM 71 west Friday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2022, while crossing the road, according to Texas Department of Public Safety reports.
County 911 dispatchers received two emergency calls about the incident. At 3:13 p.m. Friday, a female reported a person had been hit by a car on FM 71 west at the school. Deputies, park officers and a school officer responded. At 3:14 p.m., dispatchers received a second 911 call about the crash.
According to preliminary Texas Department of Public Safety crash report compiled by Trooper Arturo Ugalde that was released Sunday night, a 75-year-old Sulphur Springs woman in a Ford Edge was traveling west on FM 71, 3 miles west of the Birthright community. The pedestrian failed to yield to the vehicle and crossed the road, walking to a mailbox when she was struck by the vehicle, DPS Sgt. Gregg Williams, Media Communications/Safety Education trooper for the Texarkana/Mount Pleasant-North Texas Region, reported Oct. 2. 2022.
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer pronounced the 75-year-old pedestrian, identified Sunday night as Barbara Cockrum, at 3:15 p.m. Friday at the crash site.
Cockrum was a retired educator, having dedicated 35 years teaching English and computer science at North Hopkins ISD. She was active in the local chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution and a member off the local retired school personnel organization.
Lady Cat XC Narrowly Misses Out on First Place Finish
Cross country Coach Ross Hicks and his teams headed to Grand Prairie Thursday, Sept. 29 to participate in the Ken Gaston Invitational.
In their second-to-last meet prior to the district championship, Lady Cats XC again led the way at second with the men placing 10th Thursday.
“We went in to it wanting to win, but when we learned we got second we were still very very excited,” Coach Ross Hicks said Friday.
Getting second place Thursday in a crowded meet of almost 300 schools, makes the cross country coach proud. It’s also the sixth time in seven competitions that the women’s team placed second or higher.
As has been the case for most of the season, junior Haylee Schultz led the way in sixth place at the meet, with a time of 12:34.40. After finishing third for the team last Saturday at the Wildcat Invitational, the junior showed more control coming out of the gate. With identical splits for both miles, she passed most of her competitors on the second lap, allowing her to finish sixth Thursday.
Sophomore Edith Martinez came 10th Thursday, at 12:42.40. Coach Hicks said he’s loved how Martinez challenges Schultz each and every week to keep them both at the top of their game.
Senior Laney Hurst led the next wave of Lady Cats, coming in at 30th with a time of 13:15.30.
The first freshman to finish for Sulphur Springs, Jolea Moore, at 38th, crossed the line at 13:28.20 and sophomore Jaicee Jasmer, with a time of 13:36.30 got 47th. The cross country coach said the sophomore in only her second race on the year dropped a minute off her time.
Freshmen Abbey Williams and McKenzie Buckland finished 54th and 86th, respectively. Dylan McKinney crossed the line between the two previously mentioned runners at 62nd.
With 122 points, Lady Cats XC narrowly missed out on a first place finish, as winner Godley took home the victory with one point less. A second place finish is still a sixth straight top-4 finish for Sulphur Springs.
“A lot of teams that go to this competition go believing they have a chance at state, so to finish second out of that group I tried to really emphasize that it’s a huge accomplishment,” Coach Hicks said to his runners following their outing.
Wildcat XC placed 10th in their second-to-last competition prior to their district meet.
Freshman Mateo Perez led the men’s team with a time of 18:46.80, finishing 35th. Coach Hicks said Thursday’s race in Grand Prairie is the freshman’s best yet, giving Perez a lot of confidence moving forward. Junior Ivan Gonzalez was next up for Wildcat XC, at 50th, crossing the line at 19:16.40. The cross country coach applauded the one of two juniors on this squad for his consistency week in and week out.
Not too far behind Gonzalez came Candelario Monsivais getting 56th Thursday. Gabe Mayo, another freshman for Sulphur Springs, finished 71st at the meet.
“He pushes himself every single day, [so] he’s one of the guys I have to rein in… a lot of kids you have to push, give ’em some motivation… [but] he’ll run himself into the ground,” Coach Hicks said. The cross country coach said he is working to find a medium-ground for the young gun. Sophomores Jaydon Conner and Andrew Resendiz placed 110th and 114th respectively. Rafael Florez finished just after Conner at 111th.
Sulphur Springs stumbled to a 10th place finish Thursday. They had 303 points as a team in the course they could potentially run in late-October should they qualify for Regionals.
“They are still showing improvement, and so I’m excited [to see] what they’re gonna do come district and regionals… I think they have a great shot at district to advance on to Regionals,” Coach Hicks said.
But before that, both teams head to Lindale Thursday, Oct. 6 for their final competition prior to the 15-4A District Championship.
Another large meet has Sulphur Springs taking on several potential Regional competitors in Kaufman and Mabank. However, due to the coming race taking place a mere six days before the district championship, Coach Hicks may use Thursday’s meet in Lindale as something of a training day and may rest a good number of runners. Even so, the cross country coach wants to maintain momentum as they prepare for their last regular season competition.
That invitational begins Thursday a little before 10 A.M. (due to a rolling start, beginning at 9) in Lindale.
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