Hopkins County Corrections Officer Arrested In Connection With Investigation Into Discrepancy In Inmate Medication Counts
A Hopkins County corrections officer has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a discrepancy in inmate medication counts at Hopkins County jail, according to jail and sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum reported being contacted Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, by jail medical staff, who’d “noticed a discrepancy in the count of inmate medication.” Tatum said he then asked the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the Texas Rangers to begin an investigation into the missing medication.
“Upon reviewing evidence from the jail, an arrest warrant was obtained for Corrections Officer Toshia Edmonson. Investigators made contact with Edmonson at her residence and executed a previously obtained search warrant,” Tatum said.
The 40-year-old corrections officer was arrested on charges of tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony offense; diversion of controlled substance by registrants, dispensers, and certain other persons, a state jail felony; theft by public servant, a misdemeanor offense; and possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor offense.
According to Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle C, Sec. 481.1285, a person commits diversion of a controlled substance by registrants, dispensers, and certain other persons if the person knowingly:
(1) converts to the person's own use or benefit a controlled substance to which the person has access by virtue of the person's profession or employment; or(2) diverts to the unlawful use or benefit of another person a controlled substance to which the person has access by virtue of the person's profession or employment.
The Health and Safety Code also not only classifies the offense as a felony, but stipulates “conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.”
“I believe that we are held to a higher standard and I am thankful for our medical staff, who quickly notified us of the discrepancy. My office will always be transparent and we will not tolerate violations of law and policy by our staff,” Tatum said.
Edmonson, who is also known as Toshia Marie Lindsey, remained in Hopkins County jail at 5 p.m. Oct. 11, 2021. Her bonds totaled $60,000: $25,000 on the tampering with evidence charge, $15,000 on the diverting controlled substance charge, and $10,000 each on the theft and possession of controlled substance charges, according to Hopkins County 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.
Como Woman Accused of Leaving Two Elementary-Aged Children Home Alone While She Drank, Vaped THC in Sulphur Springs
A 39-year-old Como woman was accused Sunday morning of leaving her two elementary-aged children home alone, while she was at a Sulphur Springs address consuming alcohol and vaping THC, sheriff’s deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was contacted at 12:19 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, when the Como woman’s 8-year-old and 6-year-old sought help at a nearby residence for their mother, who they believed had been kidnapped, according to arrest reports.
Upon responding at the Como residence of the person the youngsters gone to in search of help finding their mother, deputies learned the mother’s name is Holly Ann York and received information about the vehicle she typically travels in. Deputies then went to the residence the children share with their mother, which gave no indication of a possible kidnapping or foul play in regard to York’s disappearance, HCSO Sgt. Scott Davis alleged in arrest reports.
Continued investigation revealed the names and locations of York’s known associates. Deputies checked multiple locations throughout the county, and contacted the kids’ father, who lives in Arkansas. Arrangements were made for the father to take custody of the children and Child Protective Services personnel were notified of the incident, Davis, and Deputies Justin Wilkerson, Nick Marney and Colt Patterson alleged in arrest reports.
After following several leads, deputies reported finding York’s red Ford Fusion at a West Industrial Drive residence in Sulphur Springs around 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2021. They located York and read her Miranda warning to her. She allegedly agreed to talk to deputies, and claimed the neighbor’s daughter was supposed to be babysitting her two elementary-aged children. Deputies told her they’d already talked to that person so they knew that wasn’t true, Davis noted in arrest reports. After talking to her further, they learned she’d been at the Sulphur Springs apartment complex since about 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, the sheriff’s officer noted in arrest reports.
The deputies arranged with York and the kids’ father for the parents to exchange essential items and documents so he could take the two elementary-aged children. She then allegedly told deputies she had lost track of time and fell asleep, after consuming alcoholic beverages and vaping THC. York was taken into custody at 2:24 a.m. Oct. 10, 2021, at the West Industrial Drive address and transported to jail.
York, who is also known by Holly Ann Allen and Holly Ann Allen-York, was booked into Hopkins County jail at 3:46 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, on two counts of abandoning or endangering a child with intent to return home, one for each elementary-aged child home alone. She remained in Hopkins County jail Monday afternoon, Oct. 11, 2021. Bond on the felony charges was set at $25,000 per charge, according to jail reports.
Sunday morning wasn’t the first time York has been jailed in Hopkins County on charges involving children. The woman, known as Holly Ann Allen at the time, spent July 5-Aug. 22, 2016, in the county jail on two outstanding charges for injury to a child, elderly or disabled person. Bond on those charges was set at $20,000, according to jail reports. She was indicted the following September on two injury to a child charges after her then 1-year-old and 3-year-old tested positive for methamphetamine during an investigation by CPS and Special Crimes Unit investigators, according to arrest and court records.
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.
Winnsboro Police Department Oct. 4-10, 2021 Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Oct. 4-10, 2021, included the following:
Arrests
- Michelle Lindsey, age 50, of Winnsboro, was arrested on September 7, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions; possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, greater than or equal to 4 grams but less than 200 grams; and possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, greater than 1 gram but less than 4 grams.
- Alecia Dickerson, age 40, of Athens, was arrested on September 7, for driving while the license invalid with previous convictions.
- Abel Gomez, age 36, was arrested on September 8, for no driver’s license.
- Tillema Barrett, age 24, of Winnsboro, was arrested on September 10, on a Wood County warrant for burglary of a building.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 147 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 39 citations and 64 warnings during this reporting period.
Savannah in the Morning Needs Your Help!
KRVA’s Savannah in the Morning show is asking for your help! Her family friend Steve needs a kidney.
In 2017, Steve was diagnosed with a renal disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Basically, it’s scarring of the glomerulus (filters) in the kidneys. The disease progressed very slowly, but in 2021 it picked up speed which led to renal failure.
Steve started dialysis in the middle of August. Basically, dialysis is a medical procedure that assists in the process of cleaning impurities out of your blood when your kidneys can no longer do it effectively and need assistance. Dialysis is a difficult and time-consuming process but allows Steve to live an active lifestyle as he waits for a match. He is on the transplant list but that list is over 100,000 people. And that is why we are asking for your help. His best option is a live donor, and we are hoping we can find his match soon.
Kidney donation is a huge ask, but saving a life is the greatest gift of all. Kidney donation has progressed to a minimally invasive surgery with a quicker recovery time. And the best part is all the costs of the kidney donation will be covered by Steve’s insurance.
Help us spread the word!
If you want to learn more please visit: https://www.kidney4steve.org/
If you are interested in taking a free online test to see if you might be eligible to donate visit: https://www.kidney4steve.org/become-a-donor
Celebrate Cooper Lake State Park’s Anniversary Oct. 15,16! Free Fun for Entire Family!
News Release
Media Contact: Steve Killian, [email protected], 903-916-0211
October 2 nd , 2021
Celebrate Cooper Lake State Park’s 25 th Anniversary and so much more during October!
Cooper, TX— Fall may be the best time to experience a Texas State Park and Cooper Lake State Park is no exception! Making this October more special than most is the park’s 25 th Anniversary Celebration. Cooper Lake State Park was opened to the public in 1996 and is one of the newest parks in our vast Texas State Park system. The festivities will take place on October 15 th and October 16 th . We are waiving all entrance fees during the two-day event so that means, FREE!
On October 15 th at the Doctors Creek Unit, we will host our official 25 th Anniversary Ceremony at 10am. Headliners will be the Texas State Park Director, Rodney Franklin, the Hopkins County Judge, Robert Newsom, the City of Cooper Texas Mayor, Darren Braddy, the Army Corps of Engineer Lake Manager, Matt Seavey and others! The public is invited, and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Doctors Creek, Inc.
Special thanks to the Cooper ISD and North Hopkins ISD for event support.
**On October 15 th at 7pm, at the South Sulphur Unit, the Main Street Community Theatre of Sulphur Springs will host a theatrical production. This performance will be held at the amphitheater located near the Honey Creek Day Use Area. The production is free and is titled, “Community Players Variety Show.” Arrive early for the best seating.
**On October 16 th , from 9am to 4pm, at the South Sulphur Unit, a wide variety of family fun events and displays will be provided. This includes guided hikes, visit with water safety dog – “Bobber”, learn about the mammals of the park, get a quick course on
boater safety, visit with a game warden and so much more! That night, the park is hosting the Reilly Springs Jamboree Band with special musical guests on October 16 th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. This is the perfect way to conclude our 25 th celebration on the banks of Cooper Lake listening to classic country music. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the concert! This free fun event will provide concert goers with
access to some of the best local music our area has to offer. Listen in your lawn chairs or in your boat floating on the lake. Bring your own refreshments and food and enjoy! Remember, alcohol is not allowed. Special thanks to the Friends of Doctors Creek, Inc for supporting this musical event!
Celebrate with us by fishing! Fish from the bank, off our pier, fishing wall, or rent a kayak and try your luck along the shoreline. Fish attractors have been placed around the Doctor’s Creek floating fishing
pier and the fishing wall at South Sulphur to help increase fishing success. Crappie, bluegill, bass, and catfish are commonly caught at both park units. Fishing licenses are not required if you are fishing from the bank or fishing pier at Cooper Lake State Park.
Other popular activities include hiking our trails, or just resting under a giant Post Oak tree, or camping at one of our tree-canopied campsites.
During our normal schedule, Park entrance fees are $5 for
adults; kids 12 and under always free. Senior Texans 65 or older will only pay $3 to enter the park daily with a Bluebonnet Pass (Remember, park entrance is free October 15 th and 16 th).
Unlimited park entrances for you and everyone in your vehicle can be
accomplished with the purchase of a Texas State Park Annual Pass for $70, which is good for over 12 months. Buy your pass and let your Texas adventure begin! For more information on this or other events and programs, please visit and like our Facebook pages (Cooper Lake State Park – South Sulphur (903)-945-5256 and Cooper Lake State Park – Doctor’s Creek (903) 395-3100).
October Educational Programs and Events – Cooper Lake State
Park – South Sulphur & Doctors Creek
Friday, October 15 — Doctor’s Creek 25 th Anniversary!!
Join us as we celebrate 25 years as a State Park! Free Park Entrance!
*25 th Anniversary Ceremony at 10a.m. – Listen to the Texas State Park’s Director, Hopkins County Judge and others about how Cooper Lake State Park is serving the citizens of Texas. Event refreshments and setting provided by Friends of Doctors Creek, Inc.
*Buffalo Soldiers – 11 a.m. Join 1st Sgt. Padilla as he travels to Cooper Lake to help bring in our 25th anniversary. Enjoy stories of the Buffalo Soldiers and much more.
*Community Players Variety Show – Friday October15 at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
performing at South Sulphur at the Honey Creek Amphitheater.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment with the Community Players Variety Show.
Saturday, October 16 — South Sulphur 25 th Anniversary!!
Join us as we celebrate 25 years as a State Park!! Free Park Entrance! All events start at 9 a.m. lasting until 4 p.m. and are located at Heron Harbor unless otherwise noted –
*Buffalo Soldiers – Join 1st Sgt. Padilla as he travels to Cooper Lake to help bring in our 25th anniversary. Enjoy stories of the Buffalo Soldiers and much more.
*Army Corps of Engineers featuring Bobber the Water Safety Dog! Come out to meet Bobber the Water Safety Dog.
*Boater Safety with a State Park Police Officer – meet at 2 p.m. between the kayaks and fishing Wall of Gulls Bluff boat ramp and Heron Harbor day use. Learn the rules of the water and boater safety.
*Master Naturalist – stop by and speak with an expert of all things flora and fauna.
*Angler Education – Back Yard Bass casting opportunity – Fishing on dry land?
*Game Wardens – Curious about the rules and regulations of hunting and fishing? Learn the rules and more speaking with the local Game Warden.
*Dutch Oven Cooking at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet at Gulls Bluff Pavilion. Join the NETDOGs as they prepare an assortment of yummy food using cast iron cookware.
*Trail Hike – 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Meet at Coyote Run trailhead. What tree is that? What animal or insect is that? Learn the answer to these and more during a short hike.
*Skins and Skulls – Get an inside look at some of the creatures that live in our park.
*Live Music – Reilley Springs Jamboree Band with special guests – 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the South Sulphur Gulls Bluff Boat Ramp Parking Area. Country Music, talented guests and Comedy. Bring your lawn chairs for an amazing music treat! This event is provided by Friends of Doctors Creek, Inc.
Sunday, October 17 – DC
*The Wildlife are Starting to Look Different – 10 a.m. Meet at Doctors Creek Pelican Point Day Use Area. The trees are not the only thing changing color and or preparing for cooler temperatures.
Friday, October 22 — SS
*Owls at 6:30 p.m. Meet at South Sulphur Coyote Run trailhead where we’ll take a short hike on the trail looking and listening for owls during this fall night-time hike.
Saturday, October 23 — DC & SS
*Spiders! – 10 a.m. Meet at South Sulphur Heron Harbor Day Use Area. Join us for a web twisting investigation into these sticky traps.
*Calling All Turkeys – 2 p.m. Meet at Doctors Creek Pelican Point Day Use Area. Explore the history of turkeys in Texas, where they live now. Discover what a snood is?
Sunday, October 24 – SS
*Predator or Prey? – 10 a.m. Meet at South Sulphur Heron Harbor Day Use Area. To eat or be eaten, that is the reality of life in the wild.
Saturday, October 30 – DC & SS
*The Good, the Bat and the Ugly at 10 a.m. Meet at South Sulphur Heron Harbor Day Use Area. Texas is home to 32 species of bats. Learn about these fascinating flying mammals.
*Wildlife Walk at 2 p.m. Meet at Doctors Creek Cedar Creek North trailhead where we’ll take a short hike on the trail looking out for the creatures that live in our park.
Sunday, October 31 – DC
*The Good, The Bat, and the Ugly – 2 p.m. Meet at Doctors Creek Headquarters. Texas is home to 32 species of bats. Learn about these fascinating flying mammals.
*Events and programs are subject to cancellation due to weather, if cancelled an update will be made to the Facebook posting. Please contact park staff for more information and the latest updates.
Meal A Day Menu For Oct. 11-15, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Oct. 11-15, 2021, includes:
- Monday – Parmesan Chicken, On a Bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks.
- Tuesday – Cheeseburger Casserole, Pinto Beans, and Broccoli.
- Wednesday – Chicken Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Sticks.
- Thursday – Rope Sausage, Cajun Corn and Okra, and Corn Bread.
- Friday – Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans and Roll.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
A Spooky Night at the Museum is Coming Saturday, October 23, 2021
A Spooky Night at the Museum is coming up on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be games, snacks, and a special twist on playing in the museum.
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the museum, or by calling 903-886-6055.
Address:100 Maple St., Commerce, TX 75428
Courtesy Stop On SH 19 North To Check On A Motorist Resulted In A Felony Arrest
5 Others Arrested On Controlled Substance, Related Charges; Teen Jailed On Marijuana Charge
What started off as a courtesy stop to check on a motorist in Birthright resulted in a felony controlled substance arrest, according to arrest reports. In unrelated incidents this week, a youth learned the consequences of having an illegal substance in a drug-free zone Friday, and at least four others were also booked into the county jail on controlled substance charges from Oct. 4-8, 2021, according to arrest reports.
Call Leads to 2 Arrests
Michael Allen Comfort and Taylor Elise Allen were arrested Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
Sulphur Springs Police responded with Hopkins County EMS at a Church Street address, to what was reported as a possible overdose. One person was reportedly transported to the hospital.
SSPD Officer Francisco Castro stayed with a man and woman at the address. After being granted permission to search a vehicle, he reported finding a number of syringes loaded with suspected herion and methamphetamine. A case with a plastic bag containing suspected meth and black tar heroin was also located, Castro alleged in arrest reports.
Both Comfort, who is also known by Matthew Joseph Comfort, and Allen were arrested for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug free zone, according to arrest reports.
The 35-year-old Longview man and 30-year-old Kilgore woman remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday evening, Oct. 9, 2021, on the controlled substance charge. Bond was set at $30,000 on the third-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.
SH 19 North Courtesy Stop
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Officer Timothy around 4:40 p.m. Friday noticed a gray Nissan Armada with one rear flasher active, parked with the motor still running, on the side of State Highway 19 north across from the dollar store in Birthright. So, King conducted a courtesy stop to see if the driver was in need of assistance.
Before getting out of his vehicle, King noted the driver had begun to accelerate the vehicle, while in park. He approached the passenger’s side of the SUV. Inside, he reported seeing a male leaned back, sleeping in the driver’s seat, with a white baggy containing a crystal-like substance King suspected was methamphetamine.
King requested a deputy to respond to assist him in waking up the sleeping man behind the wheel of the SUV, then took a photo of the substance, documenting its existence. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Richard Greer and a Delta County Sheriff’s officer responded to King’s request for back up.
The officers opened the driver’s side door and attempted to place a handcuff on the wrist of the man inside the Armada, he began jerking away, not following officers’ commands, King alleged in arrest reports. The officers continued to instruct him to comply with their instructions but he continued to stiffen his arm and wouldn’t put it behind his back, So, King grabbed one arm and Greer the other and put him on his stomach so the handcuffs could be applied, according to arrest reports.
A records check of the Missouri license plate produced an incorrect return. Numerous broken glass pipes were found in the SUV when it was inventories. The occupant, identified as 35-year-old Emmanuel Alejandro Ojeda-Carbajal of Kansas City, Missouri, was booked into Hopkins County jail on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Ojeda-Carabajal remained in Hopkins County jail at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. His bond was set at $25,000 on the charge.
Marijuana In A Drug-Free Zone
An officers walked into the south restroom entrance in a drug-free zone at 9:45 p.m. Friday and noticed two individuals in a single stall. One of the individuals was found to have what turned out to be two small Swisher sweet bags in his hand. He complied when the officer asked to check what he had. He reported finding a green, leafy substance that looked and smelled like marijuana in the teen’s possession. Consequently, the 17-year-old was taken into custody for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone, a Class A misdemeanor offense.
The Sulphur Springs teen remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday afternoon, Oct. 9, 2021. Bond on the charge was set at $2,000, according to jail reports.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
Traveling In The Left Lane of I-30 Without Passing
HCSO Deputy Thomas Patterson stopped a Chevrolet Tahoe Monday, Oct. 4, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 121 for traveling in the left lane for an extended period of time and not passing, despite signs posted along I-30 stipulating the left lane is specifically for passing only.
Patterson also, in arrest reports, noted the driver’s behavior showed suspicious indicators, specifically frequent braking when not close to other vehicles or reaching speed near the posted speed limit of 75 miles per hour. While talking with the deputy, the driver, identified as Luis Enrique Sanchez-Ramos, agreed to let him search the SUV. The deputy reported finding a clear resealable bag containing a substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine and weighed 1 pound, 1.8 ounces in the SUV.
The 25-year-old Karnes (a small town in Karnes County), Texas man was arrested for possession of more than 400 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1B controlled substance. Sanchez-Ramos remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 on the felony charge. Bond was set at $30,000, according to jail reports.
Jefferson Street Traffic Stop
HCSO Sgt. Scott Davis stopped a white Toyota Tacoma at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, on Jefferson Street at Alabama Street for a traffic violation. Upon contact, the officer noted the driver’s hands were trembling. When he asked, Joshua Paul Stillwagoner refused to let him search the pickup, but admitted there was a glass pipe oft he kind used to smoke methamphetamine in the ashtray, Davis alleged in arrest reports.
Due to the 38-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s nervousness, Davis put Stillwagoner in hand restraints and searching him. A small amount of marijuana, a small tin with a baggy of suspected meth and a baggy of suspected Xanax, Davis alleged in arrest reports. Consequently, the man was taken into custody. A search of the truck prior to impound revealed the meth pipe with suspected meth residue in the ashtray. Two additional baggies containing suspected meth residue were located.
After arriving to assist, Deputy Nick Marney continued the search of the truck for inventory prior to it being impounded. Davis transported the 38-year-old Sulphur Springs man to the county jail, where Stillwagoner was booked for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, which weighed less than 1 gram as well as a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest reports.
Stillwagoner was held in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, on the violation of probation charge; bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $20,000, according to jail reports.
Como Warrant Arrest
HCSO Deputies Justin Wilkerson and Nick Marney, aware of a warrant for Suzanne Marie Baca’s arrest, went to the 57-year-old Como woman’s County Road 1475 residence and took her into custody at 7:01 p.m. Oct. 5, 2021, on a warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Baca, who is also known by Suzanne Marie Vaughun, Suzanne Marie McClain, Suzanne Mc-Clain and Suzanne Vaughun-Martinez, was held in in Hopkins County jail Saturday evening, Oct. 9, 2021, on the probation violation charge. The 38-year-old Como woman was arrested on the original controlled substance on Sept. 1, 2019, then released from jail on Sept. 4 after securing the $20,000 bond set on the charge, according to Hopkins County jail reports.
Wine, Music Sampled At Main Street Uncorked Festival Saturday
Saturday afternoon’s weather donned mild and breezy, perfect for those planning to check out downtown and enjoy Main Street Uncorked Wine and Music Festival.
The event kicked off at 1 p.m., and about 3:30 p.m. an estimated 300 had registered, half online in advance and half at the registration booth just off Davis Street, to stroll down Main Street, sample wine from area vineyards Oct 9. After a brisk pace as the event opened, things tapered off for a short time, but were again gearing back up for an evening of entertainment and some of the best Texas wineries, a little shopping, and maybe even a meal at one of the local restaurants for those seeking a bit more sustenance for their evening out.
Although the mercury showed 91 degrees, the autumnal heat of Northeast Texas wasn’t blistering, with wind and over providing a respite while visitors sampled the unique aromatic blends available. Among the featured wineries were Cannon Creek Vineyard, Red Road Vineyard and Winery, Hidden Hangar Vineyard & Winery, Maydelle Country Wines, Phinesse Farms Winery, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, and Texas South Wind Vineyard & Winery.
Several vendors too offered wares, including local clothing, specialty soap and other items. Vendors included Marlene’s Sass & Class, Sunlight Soaps, Kat’s Custom Designs, Buff City Soap, Under the Pines Car Freshies, Jennifer Tolar Pink Zebra, Arbala Blossoms Pure Honey and Abby’s Special Dips. Many businesses along Main Street were also open to offer clothing, food, a snack, nonalcoholic as well as other adult beverages.
The Wine and Music Fest also offered live entertainment from the stage anchored at the far end of the event, at Gilmer Street and Main Street. Entertainers slated to perform included Matthew Fiock for the first hour, Lincoln Goodman from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and Twisted Whisky was slated to take the stage from 5 to 7 p.m.
Advance tickets sold online cost $10 each for a bag, glass and tasking bracelet. Tickets at the registration booth cost $15. Wineries also offered tastings for $1 each, with the cost per glass, bottle and case at the discretion of each winery. Main Street Uncorked will continue to offer wine until 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Proceeds from Uncorked will benefit Journey Road, a local non-profit organization working to strengthen foster families in their ministry to foster children. To learn more about Journey Road, visit www.journeyroadministries.com.
Royse City Takes Control in Fourth Quarter, Beating Wildcats Football 42-28
Sulphur Springs fought hard and played a season-best game, but ultimately fell short up against a stout Royse City offense, losing 42-28 on Friday, Oct. 8.
The Wildcats football team pulled the game within one or two possessions at several different points; unfortunately for Coach Greg Owens’s squad, the Bulldogs went tit-for-tat with his team.
The pre-season District 8-5A MVP Champ Petty-Dozier showed why he was favored to win the award, racking up almost 200 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.
The Wildcats looked the best they have all season long on Friday, scoring touchdowns on 1/4 of their offensive drives, and Coach Kurt McCain’s defense made crucial stops to keep Sulphur Springs in the game.
Korderrian “Bull” Turner recovered a fumble deep in Wildcats territory and the special teams unit recovered a muffed punt in the end zone for a touchdown to pull the game within seven at 21-14 with just under 10 minutes to go.
The Bulldogs ended up going on a 21-14 run over the final eight minutes that propelled them to victory at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Wildcats offense scored the second most points on the season at 28; QB Brady Driver connected on a 29 yard pass to WR Weston Fields for a touchdown; both players lone score on the night.
Senior RB Jesse Bailey got the last TD on the night for Coach Greg Owens’s team.
The loss drops the Wildcats football team’s season record to 0-6 overall (0-3 district).
Next up, Sulphur Springs will be back on the road next Friday when they travel to Corsicana to take on the Tigers.
That game is set to kick off at 7:30 P.M.
We will not be livestreaming next Friday’s match in Corsicana, but we will however be broadcasting the Wildcats’ fourth district game over the radio on KSST 1230 AM.
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.
