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Hopkins County United Way Receives Over $75,500 In Donations, Pledges During Final Week Of 2021-22 Campaign

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Hopkins County United Way Receives Over $75,500 In Donations, Pledges During Final Week Of 2021-22 Campaign

Total Pledged So Far Totals Over $185,000 To Benefit 18 Agencies

Hopkins County United Way campaign workers weekly to cheer for each donation and pledge announced during the weekly report meeting. This week, however, the cheers were especially big as the campaign goal got ever closer to the $40,000 needed to meet the $150,000 goal for the 2021-22 campaign. When HCUW 2021-22 Campaign Chair Kristy Moseley called out the weekly total of $75,530.58 in pledges and donations collected, the room erupted in whooping celebration because that puts the total at $185,952.15 generously contributed by the community to help 18 local non-profit agencies that provide essential services, assistance and enrichment opportunities for people of all ages and segments of the community.

“I am proud to say we have met our goal,” Moseley said. “We have exceeded the goal. Which is so exciting. We just thank everyone for all of their hard work going out and getting the packets, and all the people who donated. We still have some big companies’ [donations] out there that are coming in – just like the hospital that extended. That’s exciting to know that we’re getting it up there even further.”

Mosley referred to a campaign conducted at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, where a contest is being extended one week, with a prize of the most valued parking spot for one lucky contributor. Last week, the hospital associates had contributed $9,349. This week, Daniel Tapia reported the employee contribution had increased to $10,502, with the parking space contest campaign extended through next week to give some who many not yet have contributed a chance to do so. And, he anticipated, CHRISTUS will again make a corporate match of $5,000 as well, for a total of $15,502 so far from CHRISTUS MFH-SS and counting.

Grocery Supply Company pledged $14,966 – a $2,500 corporation contribution and $12,466 from employees, Berning reported.

Judy Smith reported a contribution of $13,067 from Flowserve employees.

Hopkins County Hospital District EMS and Communications’ 11 employees pledged $5,646.58 to the HCUW 2021-22 campaign.

“We had great participation from our local banks. We are so grateful to them and all who donated,” HCUW Executive Secretary Susan Berning said.

“We had a very nice participation from Alliance Bank and employees. I’m very excited to turn that in,” said Beverley Owens, noting Alliance Banks’ overall contribution was 110% of the goal.

Cheering this week’s contributors to the HCUW 2021-22 campaign

Johns Sellers reported City National Bank’s corporate goal was $2,200 and the employee goal for HCUW was $4,000. The bank smashed those hefty goals, with a $6,010 contribution (150 percent) from employees and another $5,490 corporate match from CNB, for a total of $11,500 from the bank.

In fact, when Lynda Hager had HCUW campaign workers draw names of bank employees from a shaker to win cash prizes, as has been the tradition for the Bankers Clearinghouse, she noted that 57 of the 86 names in the hopper were from City National Bank employees. The rest of the names were from Guaranty Bank and Trust and Alliance Bank. To get their name in the hopper, employees from the three banks had to pledge at least $60 to HCUW. This is the last year for the Bankers Clearinghouse, campaign workers reported at an earlier meeting. Aside from the already dedicated funds (including the $500 awarded Tuesday – two $100s, four $50s and five $20s) the Bankers Clearinghouse made a contribution to HCUW in lieu of an annual hamburger fundraiser and pledged the balance remaining in the fund to HCUW as well.

While only those who contributed at least $60 annually were entered in to the drawing, local HCUW and banking officials reported many additional bank employees also made pledges and donations to HCUW that were less than $60, but no less important.

Moseley expressed gratitude to Sulphur Springs ISD, who did very well also. The total pledged for all SSISD campuses, including the administration, special services, maintenance, transportation and technology departments, was $12,056.

Moseley reported a 100% donation from Saltillo ISD and Dixon and Dixon Insurance also contributed.

Tim Glenn expressed appreciation for A&G Commercial Trucking’s contribution which exceeded the business’ goal.

Dinh Tran brought in some large jars that had change that was donated for HCUW.

A final cheer from HCUW campaign workers and officers for exceeding the $150,000 2021-22 campaign goal at the Nov. 9, 2021 report meeting

Beverley Owens turned in a packet husband Bill Owens collected from East Texas Physical Therapy, which like those of all of the local businesses he collected donations from, met the goal. She also turned in packets from Linda Galligher from Heath Hyde and Carl Bryan, which were 100% of the goal, and reported for Debra Evans that Pioneer Café made a very nice donation. Galyean Insurance met goal too.

Markeda Fisher and Kayla Price Mitchell were unable to attend but turned in contribution from Town Square Antique Mall. Mike Horne received donations from Wesley Cooper at CBJ, Wesley Cooper at Cooper and Partlow (formerly Northwest Mutual), Cowboy Trucking, Remax Advanced, McMahan Auto and Air. Beth Dattamo from Atmos received a great contribution from Carriage House Manor. Dr. Yoder collected donation packets from Barnes Chiropractic, Richard Fleischer, Yoder’s Eye Focus Vision Care Office, Affordable Chiropractic and Hill Family Chiropractic.

Berning reported a personal contribution from Helen Sapaugh and a donation from Stephanie’s Hair Salaon. Other donations reported at the Nov. 9 meeting were from ReMax, McMahan Auto Air. While tallying the day’s donations, Berning received a text message for the donation from David Watson and the staff at Coldwell Banker, all of which Berning also expressed appreciation.

“What the $185,000 means, is typically, there may be some employee turnover, so we may not necessarily get all of that pledged money. But, any time you’re over the goal we feel like you’re going to be able to fund those organizations as budgeted in that brochure. That’s what’s so very important. That they can depend on getting that money from us next year. That’s so exciting,” Berning said.

“It’s exciting. I just thank everyone for all of your hard work and your help. It’s been an amazing campaign. I’ve learned a lot, just to be able to do great things for our community; that’s what we do here. Our community’s going to benefit from it for sure,” Moseley concluded.

Lady Cats Basketball in Tyler For Tuesday Game Day

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Lady Cats Basketball in Tyler For Tuesday Game Day
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The women’s basketball team will be back on the road on this Tuesday game day to take on Tyler Legacy on Nov. 9. 

The contest between Tyler Legacy, formerly Tyler Lee, and Sulphur Springs is the second game of the regular season for the Lady Cats. 

New head coach Erica Delley and her squad lost their season-opener last Friday, Nov. 5 when they hosted Prestonwood. 

The home-opener did not go as planned for the women’s basketball team as the visiting Lady Lions cruised by Sulphur Springs, 51-13. 

The loss dropped the Lady Cats basketball team’s record to 0-1. 

Coach Delley and her squad will no doubt be looking to get back in to the win column today when they travel to Tyler to take on Tyler Legacy. 

The win on Tuesday versus the Lady Raiders would put Sulphur Springs back at .500 at 1-1. 

It will be another tough contest for the Lady Cats basketball team when they take on Tyler Legacy starting with the junior varsity at 5 P.M. followed by the varsity squad at 6:30 P.M. 

The women’s basketball team will also be on the road Friday when they travel to the DFW metroplex to take on Mesquite Horn.

Friday’s road match will be varsity only at 5:30 P.M.


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Man Accused Of Shooting Through A Wall Into Neighboring Apartment

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Man Accused Of Shooting Through A Wall Into Neighboring Apartment

A 44-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of shooting through a wall into a neighboring apartment Monday night. No one was reported to have been injured, but the man believed to be responsible was arrested.

Jeffrey Allan Sherwood (HCSO jail photo)

Sulphur Springs Police responded at 8:26 p.m. Nov. 8, 2021, to Wildcat Way in reference to a gunshot. Authorities were told a bullet came from an adjacent apartment through the wall and a bathroom mirror. A bullet was found in the bedroom of the apartment where the mirror was reportedly shot.

Officers at that time attempted to contact the occupants of the apartment from which the bullet came. Unable to do so, police called for the special response team (SWAT) to assist at the location. SWAT made entry to the apartment from the apartment, where they reported finding Jeffrey Allan Sherwood and observed a loaded handgun within reach of him, SSPD Cpl. Chris Rosamond noted in arrest reports.

Sherwood was taken into custody at 10:19 p.m. Monday and booked into jail at 10:48 P.M. on a third-degree felony deadly conduct charge for allegedly shooting through the apartment wall, according to jail reports. The 44-year-old Sulphur Springs man remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, 2021, in lieu of $10,000 bond on the charge.

KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.

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The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.

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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.

Police Asking For Public’s Help In Case Of Unconscious Man Found At Park

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Police Asking For Public’s Help In Case Of  Unconscious Man Found At Park

Sulphur Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the case of an unconscious man found at a park Monday.

According to a media release, SSPD officer responded around 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, to a 911 call of an unconscious male in the boat ramp parking area of Coleman Park.

Upon arrival, police officers reported finding male who was unconscious but breathing, lying next to his truck. He had apparently suffered blunt force trauma to his head. Authorities notified EMS and requested they respond.

EMS personnel transported the male to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital. SSPD investigators were called to the scene, along with the Texas Ranger assigned to Hopkins County.

No additional details are being released about the case regarding the unconscious man found at the park at this time as the investigation is ongoing Tuesday morning.

SSPD asks anyone who has information about this incident to please contact SSPD Lt. Rusty Stillwagoner at 903-885-6438 or Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020. Tips to Crime Stoppers are handled in such a way that the caller’s identity remains confidential.

Sulphur Springs Police Department media release regarding an unconscious man found at the park Monday morning.

UPRA Rodeo 2021 Will Arrive in Sulphur Springs With Impact!

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UPRA Rodeo 2021 Will Arrive in Sulphur Springs With Impact!

For more than three decades, the United Professionals Rodeo Association has staged it’s year-end Finals competition in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This multi-state rodeo association will return to town with the Cinch United Finals Rodeo during the week of November 15th with impact!

Besides three nights of finals competition filling the stands of the Hopkins County Civic Center arena on November 18-20, UPRA will also stage a free major promotional event that will better acquaint the public with the growing sport of rodeo! During each of the three nights of finals, you will see the top cowboys, cowgirls, bullfighters and rough stock of the year, and meet the lovely contestants for the coveted title of Miss UPRA. Be sure and attend all three nights of the Cinch United Finals Rodeo!

On the morning of Saturday November 20, a free Contract Showcase is planned at the Civic Center so that the public can meet the specialty acts, rodeo clowns and announcers who make you laugh and keep you informed. Bring the family and meet the contract talent whose job it is to enhance rodeo action and entertain audiences during UPRA’s Cinch Rodeo performances across the circuit.

County Officials Approve Redistricting Proposal for Precincts 1 and 2

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County Officials Approve Redistricting Proposal for Precincts 1 and 2

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning approved a proposal which will clean up county precinct lines, population blocks more evenly while meeting legislative requirements for redistricting.

Ark-Tex Council of Governments Executive Director Chris Brown points to areas of Precinct 1 and 2 that would change under the redistricting proposal approved by the Commissioners Court Monday morning.

“Every 10 years counties have to look at it. If it’s over 10 percent deviation, the count y is forced to redistrict,” Ark-Tex Council of Governments Executive Director Chris Brown said during Monday’s regular Commissioners Court meeting.

Hopkins County’s population, according to the 2020 US Census data, is not 36,787, up from 35,161 in 2020. That would put the ideal population for each of the four county precincts at 9,197, which is one-quarter of the population.

Precinct 1 has 9,899 residents, which is 702 higher than the ideal population, while Precinct 2 has 533 less than the recommended 9,197 per precinct. The population of Precinct 3 is 9,047, which is 150 less than the ideal goal, while Precinct 4 has 9,177 resident, just 20 shy of the targeted population goal.

“You’ve got a difference of 13 percent. The max before you redistrict is 10, so because the difference of these two [Precincts 1 and 2] is greater than 10 that’s what we have to look at doing – redistricting,” Brown explained.

Commissioner
Precinct
Total
Population
36,7879,197Percent
Precinct 1989926.91%7028%
Precinct 2866123.55%-533-6%
Precinct 3904724.59%-1502%
Precinct 4917724,95-200
Hopkins County Precinct Census data

Brown said ATCOG began looking at the map, focusing on census blocks in Precincts 1 and 2, which have the most deviation from 9,197.

Initially, officials looked at pulling an area from Park Springs Road off CR 2301 in Precinct 1 into Precinct 2. The addition, however, wouldn’t have enough residents to offset the deviation. Consideration then turned to the area east of Mockingbird Lane which includes Junell Street, Merrell Drive and Austin Acres; that would be too many to shift from one precinct to the other, and officials didn’t want to break up any census blocks, Brown explained.

Staying on the main routes, Brown said, tends to create more natural boundaries. So, the officials looked at redistricting the area between Fisher and Davis Street from Precinct 1 into Precinct 2. That would clean and straighten up the boundary for a more natural boundary for that area, while getting both precincts within an acceptable range of the 9,197 population target.

ATCOG is recommending the redistricting occur in Sulphur Springs, which would mostly impact Precincts 1 and 2. Brown said small changes in Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 boundaries inside Sulphur Springs should mean no change to physical addresses in the county, particularly renumbering of county roads, which start with the precinct number in which the road is located. It would mean some people within the city limits of Sulphur Springs would be casting ballots for Precinct 2 offices in the future instead of those in Precinct 1. But the redistricting or restructuring of precincts as proposed would. The current plan, also straightens up the boundary lines, making them straighter, according to Brown.

“Hopkins County is in a great position. When you start taking in and moving county road around you start changing people’s road numbers because they’ve always keep it as Precinct 1 your road number starts with 1, Precinct 2 your road number starts with 2. If you do it out in the the county areas, you start changing people’s addresses. That’s inconvenient. We try not to do that. That’s why it’s easier to change it around in town because when you’re talking about Commissioner Precincts, that’s a less of an impact because the Commissioners are not working directly on the roads in town, they work on the roads that are numbered out there,” Brown said Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

Taking into account the total population per precinct, percent of change and demographics for each precinct, redrawing the boundary lines within the city could reduce the overall population in Precinct 1 from 9,899 to 9,203. The demographics would remain essentially the same, within a 1 percent variable according to the plan ATCOG recommended to the commissioners during a work session last week and which he asked the Commissioners Court to approve Monday morning.

The proposed districting change would increase Precinct 2’s overall population from 8,664 to 9,360. The minority population would drop from 38 to 36 percent, however.

Precinct 2 Now following South Davis Street to Kyle, then making a block and continuing south on Fisher Street and ending just before Industrial Drive. However, as proposed, Precinct 2 would continue on Davis To Kyle, then follow Kyle to State Highway 154, following that to Mockingbird Lane, then curve to continue south on 154 until just before Industrial Drive. That would now include the streets of Hodge, Spence, Linda and Village Drives, Lee Street and Parkins Street to the service road. It would not include the triangle of property from South Broadway Street to Mockingbird Lane, north of Industrial Drive.

Precinct 1 would no longer continue about a block or more south east of Shannon Road on CR 2307. Precinct 1 will only include that small strip along Industrial south to Shannon, and east to Bill Bradford Road. Otherwise, Precinct 1, according to the proposed map, will pick up south of East Shannon Road with Mockingbird Lane as the eastern boundary on the east. Precinct 1 would still include Duckworth Street, Hollie Circle, and Cedar Springs south to the county line.

A public hearing was conducted to allow community members to ask questions or voice any comments they may have regarding redistricting. Then, the court voted to adopt the proposed map approving the proposed redistricting plan for the Commissioners’ Precincts as well as Justice of the peace and Constables, and polling election boundaries based on the 2020 US Census demographic data for Hopkins County.

Tax Assessor/Collector/ Voter Registrar Debbie Mitchell, at the Nov. 1 Commissioners Court meeting, noted approving a redistricting map in early November should provide enough time to make changes over the next month so that they can be reflected on voter information for the approximately 1,400 of the 21,000 registered voters who would be impacted by any districting changes.

The proposed map approved by the Commissioners Court would not change Precincts 3 and 4 in the northern most half of Hopkins County.

A&M-Commerce ‘Must Love Dogs’ Class to Assist with Commerce Dog Park Grand Opening

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A&M-Commerce ‘Must Love Dogs’ Class to Assist with Commerce Dog Park Grand Opening

COMMERCE, Texas — Students in the “Must Love Dogs” signature course at Texas A&M University-Commerce will help celebrate the grand opening of a long-awaited dog park in Commerce, Texas on Nov. 29.

A&M-Commerce professor Sandy Kimbrough, Ph.D.

Signature courses provide an opportunity for faculty to highlight their knowledge and passion for a topic of their choosing, often outside of their discipline. Aimed at first-year students, these dynamic and engaging courses are focused on interdisciplinary subjects that are not already covered in existing curriculum at the university.

Professor Sandy Kimbrough reports that her class will be conducting a fundraiser in conjunction with the grand opening, with 100% of proceeds benefitting Legacy Humane Society, Canine Companions for Independence, Patriot PAWS and other dog rescue organizations. Their efforts will all be part of the class’s Lionizing project, a key component to signature courses at A&M-Commerce.

“I believe it’s really important for students to apply what they’ve learned in order to see that their efforts can make a positive impact on dogs that need help,” Kimbrough said. “The students will be heavily involved with the grand opening and the fundraiser. They will also apply critical thinking skills in their final exam to describe how their efforts impacted the success of this event.”

The students designed shirts and baked dog treats to sell as part of their fundraising efforts. Additionally, students from Kimbrough’s group exercise instruction course will assist faculty from the A&M-Commerce Department of Health and Human Performance as they conduct a 45-minute dog yoga session beginning at 5 p.m. and a canine cardio session from 6-6:45 p.m.

A minimum $10 donation is suggested for each session.

“Humans and their well-behaved dogs are encouraged to participate together in these fun and furry workouts,” Kimbrough said. “No, dog? No problem. Need a dog sitter for the class? We’ve got you covered.”

There will also be a dog show at 6:45 p.m. The entrance fee is $5, and show categories include Dog/Human Lookalike, Best Smile and more.

Jennie Reynolds, president of the “Friends of the Commerce Dog Park” group, said the dog park project has been in the works since 2018.

According to Reynolds, since its inception, the group has attended countless city council meetings and workshops, hosted multiple fundraisers, established its 501(c) non-profit status, and worked with three Parks and Recreation directors and two city managers—not to mention a pandemic—to move the project forward.

“Kathleen Hooten is our vice president and she’s been involved since the beginning,” Reynolds said. “She has been essential in brainstorming the park’s design, fundraising and promoting the park.”

Reynolds also credited Alisa Rex for donating her time and photography skills for fundraising efforts, as well as countless others involved with the project along the way.

“Howdy Lisenbee has been an advocate for the dog park from his first days as Commerce city manager beginning in November 2020,” Reynolds said. “He has helped get this project across the finish line, and the Commerce community has supported every fundraiser and event. We cannot wait to share our new dog park with everyone who has made it possible.”

The grand opening event will begin at 4 p.m. at 1907 Park Street in Commerce. Special guest and Lion alum Donovan Lewis with SportsRadio 1310 The Ticket will serve as the master of ceremonies.

Follow @DogParkCommerce on Facebook for updates. Visit the class’s fundraising portal to purchase shirts, register for events and make donations.

Learn more about Legacy Humane Society, Canine Companions for Independence, and Patriot PAWS.

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DSHS: Texas Data Shows Unvaccinated People 20 Times More Likely To Die From COVID-19 

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DSHS: Texas Data Shows Unvaccinated People 20 Times More Likely To Die From COVID-19 
DSHS Nov. 8, 2021 News Release

A new study released by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows that during the month of September, Texans not vaccinated against COVID-19 were about 20 times more likely to suffer a COVID-19-associated death and 13 times more likely to test positive than people who were fully vaccinated.

An analysis of data from the four-week period from Sept. 4 through Oct. 1 shows that vaccination had a strong protective effect across all ages. While the impact varied across age groups, it was most pronounced in younger groups. The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers. There were fewer than 10 COVID-19 deaths among fully vaccinated people ages 18 to 29 compared with 339 deaths among unvaccinated people in the same age group.

The study, which matched electronic lab reports and death certificates with state immunization records, is the state’s first statistical analysis of the real-world impact of vaccination against COVID-19 in Texas.

“This analysis quantifies what we’ve known for months,” said Chief State Epidemiologist Jennifer Shuford, MD. “The COVID-19 vaccines are doing an excellent job of protecting people from getting sick and from dying from COVID-19. Vaccination remains the best way to keep yourself and the people close to you safe from this deadly disease.”

Public health researchers focused specifically on the September period to measure the effect of COVID-19 vaccination as the more contagious Delta variant surged across Texas. A summary with a link to the full analysis, including data from a January 15 through Oct. 1 period, is available at dshs.texas.gov/immunize/covid19/data/vaccination-status.aspx.

Deputies Removed Dike Man From Tractor In Order To Take Him Into Custody

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Deputies Removed Dike Man From Tractor In Order To Take Him Into Custody

Deputies had to remove a Dike man from a tractor in order to take him into custody on warrants Friday evening, according to arrest reports.

Jerry Mack Price Jr.

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were made aware of two warrants for Jerry Mack Price Jr.’s arrest, one for violating a protective or magistrate’s order and another for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The deputies recognized the wanted person as one who had on three other recent occasions actively resisted arrest.

Deputies Justin Wilkerson and Kevin Lester, Sgt. Scott Davis and Sgt. Richard Greer drove to Price’s residence, where they found him on a tractor. He was advised of the warrants and asked to get off the tractor.

When he wouldn’t do as instructed, deputies attempted to take him off the tractor. He reportedly began actively resisting their efforts, but deputies did remove the Dike man from the tractor and assisted him to the ground. He was then handcuffed, assisted to his feet and escorted to a patrol unit for transport to jail.

Price was released from Hopkins County jail Sunday, Nov. 6, 2021, on $200,000 in bond, $100,000 each for the aggravated assault and violation of bond/protective order charges.

Nov. 5 was the fourth time Price has been in custody at Hopkins County jail this year.

He had just been released from jail the day before after securing the $270,000 bond set on the charges he was arrested for on Nov. 2, 2021. Those charged included resisting arrest, search or transport as well as warrants for insufficient bond on two assault on a public servant charges, an attempt to take weapon from an officer charge, assault causing bodily injury to a family member charge; and city warrants for driving while license invalid, failure to yield row turning left and leaving the scene of an accident.

Price was jailed Oct. 3-6, 2021, on two assault of a public servant, one attempt to take weapon from an officer, resisting arrest, search or transport and assault causing bodily injury to a family member. He was released on $90,000 in bonds.

He too was arrested July 29, 2021, on a second offense driving while intoxicated charge and a resisting arrest search or transport charge. Price was released later that day on $2,000 bond per charge.

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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.

Lady Cats Soccer Winter 2021-22 Season Schedule Firmed Up

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Lady Cats Soccer Winter 2021-22 Season Schedule Firmed Up

With less than two months away until the first scrimmage for the women’s score team, Coach Javier Aguayo and his Lady Cats are all too ready to get back on to the field.

Even with some talented seniors departing after spring’s graduation, the women’s squad returns a lot of talent and will look to make the playoffs after narrowly missing out last year.

The season will get underway with scrimmage play on Friday, Dec. 10 when the junior varsity team takes on Van at Gerald Prim Stadium at 3:30 P.M.

Varsity will have their first scrimmage of the season when they travel to Athens the next day on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Matches will get underway at 10 A.M. and noon.

Scrimmage play will continue for the Lady Cats until the turn of the new year, as on Jan. 1 they will have their alumni game at 2 P.M. followed by their first pre-season or non-district game on Tuesday, Jan. 4 when they take on Celina at home for their regular-season opener.

That match will begin at 5:30 P.M. (JV) followed by the varsity at 7:15 P.M.

After participating in three tournaments throughout the month of January, the women’s team will be ready to kick-off their district season before February rolls around.

The district season is as follows:

  • Friday, Jan. 28 versus Longview
  • Tuesday, Feb. 1 versus Mount Pleasant
  • Friday, Feb. 4 at Texas High 
  • Tuesday, Feb. 8 versus Marshall
  • Friday, Feb. 11 at Pine Tree
  • Friday, Feb. 18 versus Hallsville
  • Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Longview
  • Friday, Feb. 25 at Mount Pleasant
  • Tuesday, Mar. 1 versus Texas High
  • Friday, Mar. 4 at Marshall
  • Tuesday, Mar. 8 versus Pine Tree
  • Tuesday, Mar. 15 at Hallsville

All games in bold are home, and all times listed are varsity teams. For district foes that have junior varsity teams, JV plays at 5:30 P.M. and the varsity will follow at 7:15 P.M.

In addition, senior night will be the Lady Cats’ home finale on Tuesday, Mar. 8 versus Pine Tree.

For the full women’s schedule click here.

The Wildcats soccer schedule can be found here.


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