THC Pen Found During College Street Traffic Stop
A THC pen found during a College Street traffic stop resulted in a 23-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman reported stopping a Chevrolet Silverado around 8:40 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in the 1300 block of College Street. While the pickup came to a stop, the officer saw moving inside the vehicle as if trying to conceal something before stopping. Upon contact, he was noted to be nervous and showed nervous indicators.
When asked if there was anything illegal in the vehicle, the man said no, but reportedly became even more nervous, Hoffman alleged in arrest reports. When asked again if he wanted to be honest about contraband being in the truck, he admitted to having a dab pen that contained THC in the console. When asked if he tried to conceal it before coming to a complete stop, Ronald Gerardo Arellano allegedly admitted he did. He complied when asked to retrieve it from the console. Hoffman recognized a vaporizer with a clear cylinder which contained suspected THC in it.
Consequently, Arellano was arrested just before 10 p.m. May 8, 2021. for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, according to arrest reports. The 23-year-old Sulphur Springs man was released from jail Sunday, May 9, 2021, on a $5,000 bond on the charge, according to jail reports.
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Meal A Day Menu For May 10-14, 2021
The meals are prepared at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center five days a week for Meal A Day program recipients.
The Meal A Day Menu for May 10-14, 2021, includes:
- Monday – Chicken Parmesan, Penne Pasta, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Bread
- Tuesday – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and Roll
- Wednesday – Cheesy Beef and Potato Casserole, Green Beans and Corn
- Thursday – Chicken Pot Pie, Cranberry Sauce and Broccoli
- Friday – Corn Dogs, Cole Slaw and Pinto Beans
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.
Cumby ISD Trustees Canvass May 1 Bond Election Returns, Hire Architectural Firm
May 1 and May 6, 2021, were historic days for Cumby ISD. The voters approved two bond propositions for a new high school and ag shop, and facilities improvements at the other campuses, and a new track last Saturday. Cumby ISD Board of Trustees followed that up on Thursday night with the canvassing of the vote from the May 1 bond election and approval of a contract for the design and other documents related to the school bond projects.
Cumby ISD Superintendent Shelly Slaughter read the official results of the May 1 two-proposition bond election during the Thursday evening school board meeting. A total of 61.40 percent voted for Proposition A for facilities improvements and construction of a new high school and ag building, and 38.60 percent of Cumby ISD voters opposed it. A total of 60.67 percent of Cumby ISD voters were for Proposition B, to construct a new track, leaving 39.33 percent against the proposition.
The board voted unanimously 6-0 to accept the count as officials and proceed with the bond process. Proposition A allows the district to obtain $7.34 million in bonds to construct a new high school, convert the current secondary campus to a junior high or intermediate facility, renovations at the elementary campus to include additional security upgrades such as fencing and address drainage issues.
This will achieve one of the goals to fence the elementary campus, according to CISD Board member Tony Aguilar.
This also will increase the CISD tax rate from $1.14 to $1.45 per $100 property valuation. Proposition B allows the district to obtain up to $600,000 in bond funds to construct a new track and increases the tax rate up to $1.47 per $100 property valuation. For more information about the bond proposals, click here.
While the adoption of the order canvassing the May 1 election returns was being signed, Board President Jason Hudson read an appreciation letter received from the family of Cumby ISD kindergarten teacher Katy Romans, who he described as “a force along with so many other people” and teachers in helping get the word out as a “social networker” and direct conversations with others.
“I wanted to say thank you for all the hours and blood, sweat and tears – I’m sure tears – that all of you have put in. Your time away from your families took so much effort on your parts. Getting this bond to pass is a major positive for all of our kids for years to come. Ya’ll are awesome! Thank God for you and what you do.”
The Katy Romans family
Hudson suggested keeping the Facilities Committee, who lead the charge on the bond proposals, involved in the planning process to offer suggestions and recommendations as the district moves forward with the improvements, additions and renovations to be funded with the bonds.
The process leading up to the bond election and proposals is 8 years in the making, including assessments by the facilities committee of district needs and one failed bond election in 2019. Hudson offered thanks and appreciation to the committee and taxpayers for believing in the board, and administrators, and supporting the bond proposals and students.
Cumby ISD Board also approved on a 6-0 vote a contract with Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong (GLS) for architectural, engineering, civil engineering and surveying services for the construction of the new high school, junior high and elementary renovations and other campus improvements approved by the taxpayers in the 2021 bond election. The firm charges 7.5 percent of the overall cost of construction, not including soft costs, to be paid from the bond funding, not the district fund balance.
The design and construction phases are expected to move quickly, especially on the track. Surveyors and soil test firms are expected to be presented for board very soon o get things moving as quickly as possible, with work targeted to begin within the next 45 days. Another CISD board meeting is scheduled later this month, with additional bond related items to be included on the agenda to be addressed by the school board.
GLS representatives also recommended the board also be considering the method of construction delivery, the next major part of the process, choices include construction manager at risk, construction management as agent, sealed bid proposals and general contractor. The board plans to have their attorney explained the different types of processes and potential liabilities, legalities and pros and cons of teach, then will be asked to select the construction delivery method that they believe will best fit the district’s needs.
In recent discussions, the idea of construction manager at risk was not necessarily favored; while giving the district more control it also makes the district more liable for decisions, and put more pressure not only on the school district but also the individual subcontractors who have to be individually bonded. The construction manager at risk would assume full liability for any control issues for the project. When the new gym was built, the district use the construction manager as agent. Some plumbing issues arose, which resulted in some issues the school district had to deal with due to liability.
North Hopkins Baseball Season Ends With Bi-District Doubleheader Loss Friday
The North Hopkins Baseball Team ran into a buzz saw in Bi-District dropping a pair of games to Rivercrest Friday (May 7) at Chisum.
Rivercrest won in dominating fashion, 20-0 and 13-3.
In game 1, the Panthers got only 1 hit and made 4 errors.
Rivercrest scored in all 3 innings of the game including an 11 run second inning. Rivercrest had 15 hits.
Tate Myers got the pitching loss for the Panthers. Aaron Nguyen had the North Hopkins hit, a single.
In game 2, North Hopkins actually got out in front scoring a first inning run without a hit.
The Panthers ended up with 3 runs but no hits. They did draw 7 walks.
Karson Jenkins and Landry Breckeen had RBI’s for the Panthers. Breckeen also walked 3 times.
Myers walked twice and scored 2 runs. Nguyen also scored a run. Mathis and Gavin Buccieri both had a walk. Jenkins took the pitching loss and Mathis also pitched.
Three Rivercrest pitchers shared in the no hitter.
They had 9 hits and scored runs in all five innings of the game. The Panthers committed 5 errors.
In Lieu of Spring Football, Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra Makes Use of School Athletic Periods
Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra has his hands full as he works to put together the Wildcats’ defensive unit for next year.
With no spring practice, Coach Guerra is depending on the one-hour school athletic periods Monday through Friday.
He says he does not have a whole lot of returning players so he is busy teaching basics, such as base alignments, blitz packages and base coverages.
Coach Guerra says he is getting the new kids used to their assignments.
Time is also being spent on 7 on 7 defense, the increased speed of the high school game and on taking a look at players at different positions. He says fundamentals and proper technique are key work areas also right now.
Coach Guerra says the extra week and extra scrimmage available in August due to having no spring football is very important for evaluating players. Coach Guerra says he has a lot of holes up front to worry about.
He says he has no inside linebackers returning. He says he does have a couple of players who have experience at outside linebacker.
Veteran Bull Turner returns at safety and veteran Dominique Sims has moved from corner to safety. He says the cornerback position is wide open.
One drawback to lack of spring football is the loss of tackling practice in pads.
Look for a big tackling emphasis in August as soon as it is allowed.
Coach Guerra says with no spring football, he envisions that players will be very hungry for football when the first day of practice rolls around on August 2.
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Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 10, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 10, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91 as crews work on building detours and installing drainage structures. The northbound exit ramp for Houston and Lamar Streets (SH 56) is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the Park Avenue exit ramp. The northbound North Travis Street exit ramp (FM 131) is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Washington Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Washington Street exit. The southbound Houston Street / Lamar Street exit ramp is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Washington Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road near West Staples Street and transitions back to the existing mainlanes near West Cherry Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Center Street. Within this area, US 75 northbound frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while northbound US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both northbound mainlane and northbound frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers. Beginning Wednesday, May 19, the southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road for this same area. This traffic configuration will remain in place for approximatively 14 months. All east- and westbound lanes of Center Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. To detour, eastbound Center Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Park Avenue, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Houston Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Center Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLyVQ6rYNhM
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Center Street closure at US 75: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIMoHaqAFGg
Beginning on Monday, May 24, northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road north of Houston Street and transition back to existing mainlanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Washington Street. Once the traffic switch is completed, US 75 northbound frontage road traffic will be reduced to a single travel lane, while northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will still maintain two travel lanes. Both northbound mainlane and northbound frontage road traffic will be separated by concrete barriers. Beginning on Tuesday, June 1, the southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road for this same area. This traffic configuration will remain in place for approximatively 14 months.
Prior to the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch, all east- and westbound lanes of Washington Street under US 75 will be closed to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on May 24. This closure is necessary to complete work in preparation of the mainlane detour. To detour, eastbound Washington Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Lamar St, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on North Travis Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Washington Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Washington Street closure at US 75:
The westbound US 82 exit ramp for Loy Lake road is currently closed for crews to work on widening the US 82 frontage road. This exit ramp is expected to be closed through July 2021. Traffic wishing to access Loy Lake Road is requested to take the SH 91 exit ramp (#643), or the US 75 exit ramp.
The US 75 pedestrian bridge near Pecan Street in Sherman is closed to pedestrian traffic. The east side over the frontage road has been removed. The remaining pedestrian bridge will be removed at a later time. Pedestrians wishing to cross US 75 are advised to cross at the Houston Street signalized intersection.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews are working to construct the second portion of the new Sand Creek bridge and the approaches to the bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews perform utility work. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 120, Grayson County: from SH 289 in Pottsboro west to the end of State maintenance. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to perform base repairs on the roadway.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
US 69/US 75, Grayson County: at the Red River bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to upgrade and replace the existing bridge railing on the bridge and guardrail approaches on the northbound and southbound bridges at the Red River. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have shifted traffic to provide room for construction.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to build portions of the new bridges and roadway. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have moved traffic to a portion of the new concrete pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section consisting of concrete pavement when the project is completed.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the daytime.
US 82, Grayson County: at Deaver Creek. Watch for temporary daytime lane and shoulder closures for both the eastbound and westbound travel lanes as workers complete maintenance repairs to the bridge.
SH 289, Grayson County: at the SH 56 intersection. Watch for temporary daytime lane and shoulder closures for both the northbound and southbound travel lanes as workers complete maintenance repairs to the bridge.
US 69, Grayson County: between FM 120 and US 75. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: between FM 3356 and SH 289. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement for the entirety of the project from the Lamar County line to SH 121. Eastbound traffic will remain in its current lane, while crews work on the inside lane to build crossovers and turn lanes and overlay the future left lane. Drivers who frequent this roadway are advised that all driveways, county roads and farm-to-market roads approaching the new westbound main lanes on US 82 will have a full stop before crossing over to the median.
SH 56, Fannin County: from FM 2077 in Dodd City to US 82 in Honeygrove. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 896, Fannin County: from US 69 in Leonard to Business SH 121 in Randolph. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
I-30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From Loop 301 to Delta County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffics delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
FM 71, Hopkins County: From FM 3236 to Sulphur Bluff. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews work on rehabilitating the roadway.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
FM 195, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and replace bridge rail. The shoulder at Little Pine Creek will remain closed while the rail work is completed.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 911, Red River County: from BU 82K (Avery) to FM 44. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 271 (Bogata) to Franklin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill existing pavement, upgrade bridge rail, and place new hot mix.
BU 271D, Red River County: from US 271 to SP 38 (Bogata). Watch for daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing roadway.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures while crews place final hot mix surface.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 276, Hunt County, from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass): The contractor has placed project barricades and is prepping and clearing the right-of-way. Preliminary embankment and bridge work has begun with the first of several drill shafts being placed. This work should not affect existing traffic on SH 34 or SH 276.
FM 499, Hunt County: at Lynn Creek. This project is complete, road closures have been removed and the contractor has begun final clean up in this area. The contractor has placed final seeding and is addressing punch list items.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor has begun mile three of this seven-mile project, and is currently reworking the flexbase, placing geogrid and compacting areas for roadway rehabilitation and widening. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66 at FM 1570, Hunt County: The contractor has begun roadwork and is placing flexbase and compacting in the proposed turn lane widening section. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing pothole repairs, mowing and metal beam guard fence repairs around the county, and removing debris from I-30 this week. Maintenance crews will sweep US 69 between Greenville and Lone Oak. Crews will be performing overlay and edge repair on FM 779 and FM 1563 at various locations. Contracted crews will be working on FM 1570 from IH-30 to SH 66 on full-depth base repair. Maintenance crews plan to continue repairing potholes at various locations in Hunt county. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews in Rains County will be performing various sign installations, potholing and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing patching on US 69 from FM 2795 to the Wood County line, and on FM 779 from the Wood County line to FM 515. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Lady Cat Claire Bybee Claims Third Place at State Meet in Pole Vault Friday
Lady Cat junior pole vaulter Claire Bybee wrapped up a strong season of competition with a 3rd place finish at the State Class 5A Track Meet at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas at Austin Friday afternoon (May 7).
Bybee cleared 12 feet and 6 inches. She is the SSHS record holder in the pole vault.
Her best mark this season was an incredible 12 feet 9 inches that was good for 1st place at the Regional Track Meet on April 24 at UT Arlington.
That mark was 6 inches more than her previous personal best. Bybee also took first place at the District Meet in Pine Tree on March 31 and at the Area Track Meet at Hallsville on April 14.
Bybee also took 1st place in every meet she competed in leading up to the district meet winning in Sulphur Springs, Royse City, Mount Pleasant, Lindale and Paris.
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Lady Cats Softball Wins Nail-Biter Versus Crandall to Move On to Regional Quarterfinal
The Lady Cats and Lady Pirates softball teams traded runs late but Sulphur Springs held on to beat Crandall 4-3 on Friday, May 7.
Sulphur Springs jumped out to an early lead thanks to lead off batter Nylah Lindley doubling. Caddell gave the Lady Cats a 1-0 lead when she got 1B Lindley home on an RBI single.
Coach David Carrillo and his squad were not done there, though, as they piled on three more runs in the top of the fourth thanks to singles by 3B Addison Caddell, LF Nicole Higgins, and a walk of DP Addison DeSmet put Sulphur Springs in prime scoring position.
2B Matti Smith got a 2 RBI hit when she got both Kinz Smallwood (pinch running for Caddell) and Higgins home to make it 3-0 over Crandall after 3.5 innings.
The Lady Cats added on another run in their next at-bat in the top of the fifth as Sulphur Springs found themselves with a 4-0 lead in game 2 of the Area series with the Lady Pirates.
The four run lead would not last long for the Lady Cats, as Crandall fired back for 2 runs in their next at-bat in the bottom of the fifth. Bryant gave up four straight hits in the inning, with the second hit going yard for a 2R HR to make it a 4-2 lead for Sulphur Springs.
The Lady Pirates scored another run to make it a one run, 4-3 advantage for the Lady Cats over Crandall after six innings.
The next inning would be a tense one for all parties involved, as both teams fought to steal a win from the other in Nevada, TX.
The Lady Cats went 1-2-3 through the top of the seventh and Bryant would return to her regular dominant form in the bottom of the seventh, forcing two Crandall batters to fly out and striking out the final batter she faced to end the game with a 4-3 victory for Sulphur Springs over the Lady Pirates.
Speaking on his team’s resilience, he said the Lady Cats “pretty much stayed even-keeled even though it was getting pretty testy over there at times,” Coach Carrillo said, but added that his team “did what they had to do to stay calm and got the outs when they needed them.”
“The whole thing was just to make sure that we stay calm and composed,” Coach David Carrillo said, saying he thought his squad did just that. Coach Carrillo said his team never really lost their heads.
“We knew what we had to do, knew the situation and continued to get after it,” Coach Carrillo said.
The Lady Cats head softball coach said he was proudest of the fact his team never got rattled.
“I’m glad we won,” head softball coach David Carrillo said about his team’s game 2 victory, but also said he was glad his team was put in something of an uncomfortable position.
Coach Carrillo said that around this time of year is where “Every game is gonna be close, and you have to be battle-tested.”
The Lady Cats softball coach said tonight’s game was great for all Sulphur Springs parties involved — coaches, players and even Bryant.
“It’s gonna get tougher and tougher as we go on, but we gotta know that we can get after it and play hard and overcome those things,” Coach David Carrillo said.
Bryant got the win after pitching a complete 7 inning game. She gave up 3 runs on 6 hits in the Game 2 victory. The righty walked a Crandall batter but did manage to strike out 10 Lady Pirate batters on Friday.
The win gave the Lady Cats their second win of the series and the series win versus the Lady Pirates.
With the win, Coach David Carrillo and his Lady Cats are now 26-3 overall (11-1 district). The win is also the 17th straight win for Coach Carrillo and his squad.
Next up, Sulphur Springs will now be playing the winner of the Huntsville-Forney series next weekend in the Regional Quarterfinal of 5A Region II.
Coach Carrillo said that Huntsville can hit the ball and said that while the Lady Hornets have good pitching, they are very offensive-minded.
“Forney is just Forney,” Coach Carrillo said, “they do everything right, and they make simple plays.”
The Lady Cats softball coach said the Jackrabbits are not going to beat themselves. He praised Forney head coach Pat Eitel for the work he has done at that school.
Speaking on the Huntsville-Forney series, Coach Carrillo said “That series is gonna be a good one.”
“Whoever we play, I definitely know we’re gonna be in for a fight next weekend,” Coach Carrillo said.
The Lady Cats will have to fight and fight hard if they wish to emerge victorious in the Regional Quarterfinal next weekend.
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3 Man, 1 Woman Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
May 7, 2021 – Over the last few days, 3 men and 1 woman were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants.
Sulphur Springs Police Department Officer Francisco Castro was dispatched at 12:45 a.m. May 6, 2021, to Spence Street, where a possibly wanted person was reported. Officers contacted James Edward Kizer Jr. and, after the warrant was confirmed, took him into custody.
Kizer was booked into Hopkins County jail at 1:19 a.m. May 6, 2021, on the warrant for violation of parole, which he was on for a forgery conviction; he remained in the county jail Friday, May 7, 2021, on the charge, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a red Dodge Ram pickup around 9:40 p.m. May 5, 2021, on Main Street after noticing the passenger was a person wanted on outstanding warrants. After Kayla Nicole Williams was positively identified, the 41-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was taken into custody and jailed on warrants for alias capias on 2020 unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges, HCSO Deputy Zack Horne and Sgt. Tanner Steward alleged in arrest reports.
Bond was recommended at $20,000 cash per charge, according to jail and arrest reports. She remained in Hopkins County jail Friday evening, May 7, 2021.
Hunt County officials transported Nikolaus Kayne Ward to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, where Corrections Officer Courtny Steward took the 40-year-old Brashear man into custody at 1:45 p.m. May 5 and booked him into jail on three warrants for theft of property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 and one warrant for theft of property valued at $100 or more but less than $750. The offenses are alleged to have occurred on April 2, 2020.
Ward remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, May 7, 2021, in lieu of $16,000 bond: $5,000 bond on each of the three $2,500-$30,000 theft charges and $1,000 bond on the other charge. He also is wanted in Rockwall County for theft of property valued at less than $100 with a previous conviction, criminal trespassing, possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle; bonds on those charges total $32,000.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford took Truston Gauge McDonald into custody around 4:15 p.m. May 5, 2021, at Gregg County jail and transported him to Hopkins County jail. The 24-year-old was booked around 6:20 p.m. for bond forfeiture on an Aug. 20, 2020 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
McDonald remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, May 7, 2021; his new bond was set at $25,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
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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.
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.
Marijuana And A Pistol Found During SH 19 Traffic Stop
The discovery of marijuana and a pistol during a State Highway 19 traffic stop resulted in a felony arrest, sheriff’s deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported seeing a Honda SUV being driven on the improved shoulder of State Highway 19 at County Road 1170 just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, and stopped it. A records check using the driver’s identifying information confirmed he is a convicted felon. When asked if there were any illegal items such as a firearm or illegal narcotics in the vehicle, Robert Jeremy Ballance admitted there could possibly be a pistol as well as a small amount of marijuana. He said if there was a pistol, it belonged to his girlfriend, whose vehicle he was driving, HCSO Deputy Zack Horne, Deputy Zach Steward, Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Drew Fisher alleged in arrest reports.
A pistol was found under the driver’s seat and a small rolled cigarette containing suspected marijuana was also located, according to arrest reports. Deputies seized the marijuana and pistol and took 37-year-old Ballance into custody. The vehicle owner was called and arranged for the vehicle to be picked up. The Emory man was booked into Hopkins County jail at 1:21 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to arrest and jail reports.
Ballance remained in Hopkins County jail Friday afternoon, in lieu of $10,000 on the firearm charge, according to jail reports.
