Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Oct. 31, 2022 to Nov. 6, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2022, included:
Arrests
- River Scudday, 21 years of age, of Gilmer, was arrested on Nov. 5, 2022, on an Upshur County warrant for striking fixture or highway landscape valued at $200 or less.
- Scotty Wallis, 33 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Nov. 4, 2022, on two Wood County Justice of the Peace warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief – more than $100 but less than $750. He is also being charged with possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B Controlled Substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
- Sara Dickens, 32 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Nov. 4, 2022 for possession of a 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 106 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 29 citations and 21 warnings during this reporting period.
Hopkins County Community Once Again Comes Through For United Way, Agencies It Helps
The Hopkins County community has once again come through for United Way and the 18 agencies it will help with funds from the 2022-2023 campaign. Hopkins County United Way officers and campaign workers extend heartfelt thanks to all for their contributions, which have helped make this another successful campaign year.
“Every penny truly is valued,” Emily Glass, 2022-2023 HCUW campaign chair, said at the final campaign workers report meeting Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.
As campaign workers gathered around the table in Texas AgriLife Extension conference room, Glass noted that the campaign was well on it’s way to successfully meeting the $150,000 goal. They started the day at $107,507.08, and as each new contribution was turned in, each was celebrated with clapping and cheering.
HCUW Executive Secretary Susan Berning handed out a blue card with a snowflake glued onto it. The Hopkins county community, HCUW campaign volunteers and contributors, like snowflakes, may not be able to do as much individually, but working together benefit thousands of Hopkins County residents of all ages and groups through the 18 agencies HCUW has allocated funding from the 2022-2023 campaign.
Berning offered thanks to Larry Crowson and the employees at Sulta Mfg, for faithfully putting up the campaign thermometer by the firehouse on Gilmer St., sometimes more than once each year if it is knocked down due to weather.
Among the industries and groups contributing to this week’s total were Galyean Insurance; Alliance Bank employees and corporate office, which more than match their contribution; Robinson Bennet Construction, Dixon & Dixon Insurance; Sulphur Springs ISD employees, a new high total; Copy Products; Aerostar; Clarion Pointe Hotel; Cumby ISD, a new high total; Flip’s Burgers; Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office; Shing Investments; additional contributions from CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs employees; Stefani’s Hair Studio; a donation submitted by Hopkins County native in California, via PayPal.; Ocean Spray employees; FlowServe employees; GSC corporate and employees; Bright Star Floors; Bearing General Contractors; Cowboy Trucking; Coldwell Banker-Watson Company; another donation from Jay Hodge, part of the dealership’s pledge from each car sold last month; D6, Inc.; Triple Crown Roofing; Yard By Yard nursery; Pioneer Memorial; April Showers; Magic Scoop; McKay Law; KSBR; A1 Auto Supply; Cross Motor Sales; Affordable Chiropractic; Barnes Chiropractic; Hill Family Chiropractic; iFocus Vision Care; Town Square Antique Mall; Sulphur Springs Livestock; Jason Tully Insurance; Highlander Trading Center; Bill and Charlotte Zahn; HSC Orthodontics; and City National Bank employees and corporate.
By the time the meeting was getting ready to wrap up, more than $48,400 in donations and pledges had come in. Just as the campaign total was reported, Glass spoke on the phone with a campaign worker who reported additional contributions, raising the HCUW campaign total to $167,459.08 and counting. (Glass and Berning said a few businesses have yet to get their donations in, but have faithfully given in the past and anticipated to continue their history of giving to HCUW.)
The donations given will provide a lot of help for this community through the 18 agencies allocated funding from the $150,000 campaign goal:
HCUW 2022-2023 campaign allocations include:
- Bright Star Baseball, $1,500
- CANHelp, $18,250
- Circle Ten Council of Boy Scouts of America, $1,000
- Community Players, Inc., $1,500
- East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ETCADA), $1,500
- Heritage Christian Counseling Center, $8,000
- Hopkins County 4-H, $2,750
- Hopkins County Christian Alliance on behalf of Community Cupboard
- Hopkins County Community Chest, $40,000
- Lake CASA, $10,000
- Lakes Regional Community Center on behalf of Our Place, $4,500
- Meal-A-Day, $8,000
- Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, Inc. (NETCAC), $3,500
- Shelter Agencies for Families in East Texas (SAFE-T), $5,000
- Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center, 4,000
- Sulphur Springs Symphony League, $1,000
- Teen Court, $2,500
- The Dinner Bell, $5,000
- United Way Worldwide, $1,500
- Administrative Expenses, $23,500
1 In Custody Following Two-County Interstate 30 Vehicle Pursuit
One person was arrested following a two-county Intestate 30 chase Thursday morning, according to sheriff’s reports.
The incident began when officers attempted to make contact with the occupant of a vehicle to see if the motorist needed assistance. The driver of the vehicle in question, reported to be a female, took off on I-30 west. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Cumby Police Department officers pursued the vehicle.
According to law enforcement reports, the woman at one point tried to back over an officer, with shots fired. The vehicle did ram into a HCSO vehicle at one point. The pursuit continued at varied slow speeds ranging from 60 to 30 at times west through Hunt County, where Texas Department of Public Safety and Greenville Police Department were reported to have joined the chase.
The chase continued to mile marker 90 on I-30 west in Hunt County. The female was taken into custody around 9:30 a.m. A Taser was reported to have been deployed during that process.
The woman was transported by HCSO Sgt. Richard Greer to Hopkins County jail, arriving around 10:40 a.m. Nov. 10, 2022. A V-cell was reported to be requested based on the woman’s unruly behavior.
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.
Thanksgiving Dinner Bell Menu for November 16, 2022
The Knights of Columbus are smoking the turkeys and are the Community Partner for our holiday celebration. These men are REPEAT (many years) Thanksgiving partners! Dinner Bell is extremely thankful for their support!!!
The Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Bell Meal will be served inside First United Methodist Church. There will be no food pickup for this meal.
MENU
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Dressing, and Gravy
Fresh Green Beans with Bacon
Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
Homemade Rolls
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band Add State Ranking To Accomplishments
There’s a reason band instructors and fans adopted “Man, Oh Man, That Wildcat Band” as this year’s motto. The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band on Nov. 9 topped off the remarkable 2022 marching season by adding a state ranking to the students’ accomplishments this year.
The Wildcat Band advanced to state first by earning straight first division ratings from all judges at the District UIL Marching Contest on Oct. 11, then followed that up with a second place finish at the UIL Area Marching Contest on Oct. 28.
The Wildcat Band took the Alamodome field Wednesday morning to perform the show they have been working on since summer, striving to get better with each performance. The students gave what band instructors called “an amazing performance” at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 9, which advanced them to the State UIL Marching Finals. Their performance at 9 p.m. Wednesday night was event better, resulting in the Wildcat Band, a group making state history just by qualifying and competing at the UIL 4A State Marching Contest, finishing 4th overall among all 4A bands in Texas, SSHS instructors reported around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday night.
This year’s show was designed to combine the fun a DreamWorks production with traditional smooth jazz and classical pieces in a way that leaves the audience feeling as if they are soaring along with the band. The pieces will include John Powell’s flight music from “How To Train Your Dragon,” as well as the version of “Fly Me To the Moon” made popular by Frank Sinatra, as well as operettic pieces by Gioachino Rossini and others. The fantastical program is designed in a way to allow a few exceptional students, including a drum major and oboist, to showcase their abilities by performing solos within the program.
As planned, the Wildcat Band not only soared to new heights of performance with the program, but also carry their audiences soaring through the night sky along with them.
Way to go SSHS Wildcat Band and instructors! Congratulations!
Crimson Bryant Signs Letter of Intent with the University of Texas at Tyler Patriots
Lady Cats senior softball player Crimson Bryant, a three-year member of the Lady Cats varsity softball team, signed a letter of intent Wednesday, Nov. 9 to play softball at the next level at the University of Texas at Tyler.
Bryant is the daughter of Jarrod and Starla Bryant.
Bryant said she met the coaching staff when the senior softball player made her official visit.
The senior said it just felt like a good fit for her. She said UT Tyler’s softball program felt like a family, making it an easy choice for her.
The campus is an hour and a half from Sulphur Springs.
The senior is excited at the opportunity to lead the team and make the field as a freshman.
The senior said getting a softball offer to play at the collegiate level is a dream come true. Bryant at the moment plans to major in business or potentially marketing.
Bryant’s Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo said he has seen incredible growth in the three years he has been around and worked with the senior, adding she has put in the work and is an incredibly gifted athlete.
Coach Carrillo said one of his fondest memories of the senior was the first two scrimmages Bryant pitched in Sulphur Springs, the coach wanted to take it easy for the first-time starter for the Lady Cats, and the UT Tyler signee struck out all nine batter she faced.
The next scrimmage, at McKinney Boyd (and my first Lady Cats softball game), Bryant struck out 18 batters. It was at that moment Coach Carillo knew he had a machine.
The softball coach said the program is grateful and blessed to have such a talented, hard-working player in the program.
Bryant’s varsity coach took it one step further by saying the UT Tyler signee is incredibly selfless and a team-oriented player.
Coach Carrillo said he will miss the senior and all the work she put in day-in and day-out.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Nov. 8 Election Results For US, State and District Offices
Hopkins County voters selected the same candidates as the overall state, federal and district winners on Nov. 8, 2022. However, each victor won by more than 80% in Hopkins County, and all are Republicans.
In Hopkins County, 12,212 voted in the District 4 United States Representative race, with 10,105 votes (82.75%) cast for incumbent Pat Fallon, 1,799 (14.73%) for Democrat Iro Omere and Libertarian John Simmons’ 2.52% of votes in the county. Across District 4, a total of 255,366 ballots were cast for the District 4 US Representative 170,466 (66.76%) voted for Fallon, 78,865 (30.88%) for Omere and 6,035 (2.36%) for John Simmons.
Of the 12,321 votes cast in Hopkins County in the Governor’s race, 10,208 (82.85%) voted Republican Greg Abbott to serve another term, 1,984 (16.1%) voted for Democrat Beto O’Rourke, 102 (0.83%) for Libertarian Mark Tippetts and 27 (0.22%) voted for Green Party candidate Delilah Barrios. Statewide, however, Gov. Abbott received 4,424,776 of the 8,072,188 ballots cast in the governor’s race, giving him an 11.02% lead. O’Rourke received 3,535,621 votes (42.8%), Tippetts 81,629 votes (1.01%), Barrios 28,508 votes (0.35%). The two write-in candidates for governor also received less than 1% of votes for Governor; Jacqueline Abernathy received 1,163 votes and Mark Goloby 491 votes.
Republican Dan Patrick finished ahead of the two challengers for another term as Lieutenant Governor. Patrick received 4,305,731 votes (53.81%) state-wide, but carried Hopkins County with 80.98% of votes. Democrat Mike Collier received 3,474,476 votes (42.42%) statewide, and 2,123 votes (17.29%) in Hopkins County. Libertarian Shanna Steele received 221,522 votes (2.77%) across the state and 212 votes (1.73%) in Hopkins County.
Ken Paxton finished ahead of the two challengers for the office of Attorney General. The incumbent Republican received 4,267,081 votes (53.48%) state-wide and 9,976 votes (91.44%) in Hopkins County. Democrat Rochelle Mercedes Garza received 3,479,377 votes (43.6%) state-wide and 1,984 (16.2%) in Hopkins County. Libertarian Mark Ash received 289 votes (2.36%) in Hopkins County and 232,939 (2.92%) across the state.
Glenn Hegar lead the race for Comptroller of Public Accounts by more than 15%, with the Republican incumbent receiving a total of 4,483,841 votes (56.45%) statewide and 10,187 votes in Hopkins County (83.4%). Democrat Janet T. Dudding finished with 3,248,166 votes (40.89%) statewide and 1,832 (15%) in Hopkins County. Libertarian V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza received 195 votes (1.6%) in Hopkins County and 211,466 (2.66%) across the state.
Republican Dawn Buckingham came out ahead of the three other candidates for the office of Commissioner of General Land Office, receiving 4,451,218 votes (56.21%) from across the state and in Hopkins County she received 10,151 votes (83.61%). Democrat Jay Kleberg came in second with 3,333,093 votes state-wide (42.09%) and 1,885 (15.53%) in Hopkins County. Alfred Molison, Jr., receive 105 votes in Hopkins County (0.85%) and 132,553 (1.67%) state-wide. A total of 1,822 Texans voted for write-in candidate Carrie Evelyn Menger for General Land Office Commissioner, which is 0.02%.
In the election for Agriculture Commissioner, Republican Sid Miller received 4,467,293 votes (56.38%) and Democrat Susan Hayes received 3,456,106 votes (43.62%). That includes 10,219 voters (83.69%) who chose incumbent Miller and 1,991 (16.31%) who chose Hays in Hopkins County.
In the election for Railroad Commissioner, incumbent Wayne Christian received 4,388,791 votes (55.42%), including 10,084 Hopkins County residents (92.85%). Democrat Luke Warford received 1,800 votes (14.79%) in Hopkins County and 3,206,750 (40.49%) state-wide. Libertarian Jaime Andres Diez received 207 Hopkins County votes (1.7%) and 238,701 (3.01%) across the state. Green Party candidate Hunter Wayne Crow received 85,215 votes statewide (1.08%), including 80 ballots (0.66%) cast in Hopkins County.
Of the 7,927,760 ballots cast across Texas for Place 3 Supreme Court Justice, Debra Lehrmann finished ahead with 4,452,606 (56.16%); in Hopkins County the Republican incumbent lead with 10,109 (82.94%) votes. Democrat Erin A. Nowell finished with 3,313,670 votes (41.8%) state-wide, including 1,896 (15.56%) votes in Hopkins County. Libertarian Thomas Edward Oxford received 161,484 votes (2.04%), including 183 ballots cast in Hopkins County (1.5%).
Incumbent Place 5 Supreme Court Justice Rebeca Huddle received 4,518,207 votes to Democrat challenger Amanda Reichek’s 3,389,042 votes. That put the Republican Huddle up 57.14% to Reichek’s 42.86%, statewide. In Hopkins County, 10,323 voted for the incumbent (84.02%) and 1,946 (15.98%) for the challenger.
Republican Evan Young finished ahead of challenger Julia Maldonado for Place 9 Justice on the Supreme Court, 56.46% (4,462,343 votes) to 43.54% (3,440,852 votes). The incumbent received 10,206 votes (83.83%) and the Democrat challenger 1,969 votes (16.17%) in Hopkins County.
Incumbent Scott Walker received 57% of the ballots (4,500,846 votes) cast in Texas in the Place 5 Court of Criminal Appeals Judge race and Democrat Dana Huffman 43% (3,395,995 votes). The Republican received 83.7% (10,175 votes) and challenger 16.3% (1,981 votes) in Hopkins County.
Republican Jesse F. McClure III received 4,513,071 (57.27%) votes and Democrat challenger Robert Johnson 3,367,069 (42.73%) in the race for Place 6 Court of Criminal Appeals Judge. The incumbent received 10,162 votes (83.73%) and challenger Johnson 1,975 votes (16.2%) in Hopkins County.
While Pam Little received 10,024 (82.5%) votes in Hopkins County, the Republican garnered 398,688 votes (61.09%) at the state level in her bid for reelection to District 12 State Board of Education. Democrat Alex Cornwallis came in second for the seat with 235,161 votes (36.03%), 1,859 (15.3%) of them cast in Hopkins County. Libertarian Christy Mowrey received 18,599 votes (2.85%), 267 (2.2%) from Hopkins County. Write-in candidate Rosiland Davis received 191 votes (0.03%).
View full Election Results by clicking Hopkins County Election Results, and visit the Election Information or Secretary of State’s Office for voting totals and results.
Lady Cat Basketball Falls in Season Opener, Plays at Caddo Mills Friday
Lady Cat basketball fell in their season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to Sherman 57-32.
The two teams played neck and neck through the first half, tied 29-29, but the wheels fell off in the third when visiting Sherman surged past Sulphur Springs in the second half to secure a second straight victory.
Coach Bryan Jones’s team played hard and kept it tied through the first two quarters in spite of a full-court press that Sherman instilled in the victory over the Lady Cats.
While a high number of turnovers plagued the basketball team — somewhat reminiscent of last year’s squad — but unlike last year’s team, the scoring proved much more even in the loss. Of the 32 points scored in the season-opening loss, five of six scorers on the night finished with four or more points.
The second half proved less fruitful for the Lady Cats as the team scored just three points in the home and season-opener.
While a tough loss to begin the season, they know what they can improve upon and have plenty of time to gel as the season is now underway.
Kenzie Willis and Codee Roland both were integral to the tied score at the half. The two players combined for over half of the team’s output at 16 points.
Addison Wall, Trinity Jefferson and Rainey Johnson cumulated 10 points between the three of them but fans can expect a larger output from now on as shots refused to fall for the Lady Cats in the second half. Countless possessions ended in shots bouncing in and out of the net, but even so, Coach Bryan Jones’s team never relented and played until the final whistle.
That, combined with the hustle and defensive improvements the Lady Cats showed over last season’s squad proves this program has improved since last year, but still has work to do to get back to the Sulphur Springs standard.
The 57-32 loss to Sherman in the season opener drops the Lady Cats record to 0-1.
Coach Jones and his squad look to rebound Friday by getting a win on the road at Caddo Mills.
Like Tuesday’s contest in the Sulphur Springs, junior varsity gets the action going Friday, Nov. 11 in Caddo Mills at 5 P.M. followed by the varsity around 6:15 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Lady Cat Cross Country Finishes 15th at State Meet
Lady Cat cross country last week ran in the 4A state championship meet held at Old Settlers Park.
It’s the first time in Sulphur Springs history that Lady Cat XC has qualified for state.
Coach Ross Hicks said his team put in good effort all season long and are happy with the results.
The XC coach said his squad had to deal with a steady downpour of rain on Friday, Nov. 4 in Round Rock.
Even so, Sulphur Springs got off to a roaring start but ultimately falling behind the pack. Coach Hicks said his team gave it their all.
The Lady Cats were led by Haylee Schultz. The junior finished 85th at the state meet with a time of 13:16.60. Not even 30 seconds later came Edith Martinez. The sophomore finished 112th in Round Rock.
Laney Hurst crossed the line third for the team, at 13:54.50. The Senior placed 121st at the state meet. Coach Hicks said Hurst ran the race of her life and applauded her effort at Old Settlers Park.
Five spots later came Jolea Moore, a freshman, who ended up finishing 126th for the Lady Cats.
The final three runners all finished in the final eight spots:
- Jaicee Jasmer — 14:50.60 (145)
- Abby Williams — 15:06.70 (147)
- Dylan McKinney — 16:02.60 (152)
With 401 points, Lady Cat XC finished 15th at the 4A girls’ state meet.
Coach Hicks said he is very proud of his team for making it to state for the first time in Sulphur Springs history.
The cross country coach complimented his team for their fast start, saying Lady Cat XC was right in the thick of the competition. Coach Hicks said the squad may have given a little too much effort as they ran out of gas along the way. The Sulphur Springs coach said his team may have not been as prepared as they perhaps could have been, but still enjoyed the experience even after being drenched come race-time.
He did say the squad is not disappointed with their 15th place finish, instead that they are thrilled to be able to compete at the state competition and hopeful that they may return next year.
With only one senior graduating in Laney Hurst, Coach Hicks expects another strong year from Lady Cat XC next season.
For now though, the cross country coach shifts over to track and field come springtime.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Close Finish For Sulphur Springs ISD Bond Proposition Election
North Hopkins, Saltillo, Miller Grove Elect Trustees To School Boards
The election for the Sulphur Springs ISD bond proposition was a close finish, with 50.6% of district voters casting ballots against Proposition A and 49.4% casting ballots in favor of the proposed $81.5 million bond. Voters in Saltillo, North Hopkins and Miller Grove also selected their choices to fill school board seats as well.
It should be noted that all election results are considered unofficial until canvassed by the elected entities for the various races.
Sulphur Springs ISD
Voters within Sulphur Springs ISD were asked to vote either for or against Proposition A, the issuance of $81,500,000 of bonds for facilities improvements and purchase of school buses, and levying an additional 1-cent tax to pay for it.
According to the preliminary voting results reported after all voting boxes were in and ballots counted, a total of 3,901 SSISD voters cast ballots against Proposition A, 132absentee ballots, 2,489 during early voting and 1,280 on Election Day. Another 3,809 voters cast ballots in favor of Proposition A, 114 absentee ballots, 2,541 during early voting and 1,154 on Election Day. Overall, that’s 50.6% of the total ballots cast in the SSISD bond election against the proposal and 49.4 for it.
This was the second bond proposal SSISD voters were asked to consider this year. In May, 1,191 voters cast ballots against and 956 voters cast ballots for a $93 million bond bond proposition. That’s 55.47% against and 44.51% in favor of the bond, pretty closely mirroring early voting and absentee voting percentages as well.
North Hopkins ISD
Voters in North Hopkins ISD were asked to choose up to three of the four candidates seeking one of the three full-term seats on the school board. Because the election is at-large, the three candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to the school board.
Charles C. Vaughn received 462 votes. Vaughn received 231 during the early voting period, 10 absentee ballots and 221 votes on election day, giving him 35.7% of the total votes, securing one of the three at-large seats on NHISD Board of Trustees.
Brian A. Lewis received 317 votes in the Nov. 8 trustees election. Lewis received 154 votes during the early voting period, eight absentee ballots and 155 votes on Election Day. That put him in second place in the election with 24.54% of the total ballots cast for NHISD Board of Trustees election, securing one of the at-large seats as well.
Sherry Smiddy Clair secured the third at-large seat with a total of 273 votes or 21.13% of the total ballots cast in the NHISD school board election. Clair received 151 votes during the early voting period, 11 absentee ballots, and 111 votes on Election Day.
Michael S. James wasn’t too far behind with 240 votes — 116 during early voting, two absentee ballots and 122 ballots on Election Day. At 18.58% that wasn’t enough to secure a seat on the board during the Nov. 8 election.
NHISD also had one unexpired term seat to fill. Robert McPherson was the only candidate to file for election so the seat goes to him. With no opponent, McPherson still received 580 votes, according to the voting totals released for Hopkins County Tuesday.
Miller Grove ISD
Voters within MGISD were asked to cast ballots for up to three candidates for full-term, at-large seats on MGISD Board of Trustees. Voters for MGISD did have the option to write-in a fourth candidate, Collin Alexander.
Although MGISD is located primarily in Hopkins County, a small portion of the southern end of the school district is located within Rains County, requiring elections in both counties. Neither county reported any results for the write-in candidate.
Brandon Darrow received 35.59%, Bret Garrett 34.49% and Ray Sparks, 29.2% of the total votes cast in the MGISD Board of Trustees Election in Hopkins County. In Rains County, Sparks lead with 36.59% of the total votes cast in the election, with Darrow and Sparks each receiving 31.71% of the total ballots cast for MGISD Board of Trustees, according to the unofficial cumulative election results posted reported by both Rains and Hopkins counties.
Darrow received a total of 389 ballots in Hopkins County — 184 during early voting, six absentee ballots and 199 on Election Day — and 13 votes in Rains County — one absentee ballot, four early votes and eight votes on Election Day. Garrett received 377 votes in Hopkins County — 176 during early voting, seven absentee ballots and 194 on Election Day — and 15 votes in Rains County — one absentee ballot, four early votes and 10 votes on election Day. Ray Sparks received 147 early votes, four absentee and 176 on Election Day, giving him a total of 327 votes in Hopkins County; and one absentee ballot, three early votes and nine votes on Election Day, giving him a total of 13 votes in Rains County.
Saltillo ISD
Saltillo ISD held an election fNov.8 for 4 four-year places on the school board.
Ryan Garmon was unopposed for Place 2 and Barry Brewer drew no opponent for Place 4, so they were certified to serve in those seats.
Places 6 and 7 drew two candidates each, however.
When all ballots were in, Mason Littrell won Place 6 on Saltillo ISD Board of Trustees with 64.04% of the vote to Josh Redar’s 35.96% . Littrell received a total of 244 votes to Redar’s 137 votes. Littrell also lead in early voting, receiving 88 votes to Redar’s 53 votes. Each candidate also received six absentee ballots.
Jason Tully won Place 7 on Saltillo ISD school board, receiving 245 votes to Phillip Alcorn’s 146 votes. Tully received eight absentee ballots, 92 ballots during early voting and 145 ballots on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. Alcorn received three absentee ballots, 53 ballots during early voting and 88 votes on Election Day. Overall, that put Tully ahead with 62.66% of the total votes cast for Place 7 and Alcorn 37.34%.
Hopkins County, 8th District
Among the certified unopposed incumbent candidates for county and precinct offices in Hopkins County, include the following Republicans:
- County Judge — Robert Newsom
- County Court At Law Judge — Clay Harrison
- District Clerk — Cheryl Fulcher
- County Clerk — Tracy Orr Smith
- County Treasurer — Danny Davis
- County Commissioner Precinct 2 — Greg Anglin
- County Commissioner Precinct 4 — Joe Price
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 — BJ Teer
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 — Brad Cummings
