At Marshall, Wildcats Baseball Still a Go For Friday at 7 p.m., Lady Cats Softball Playing Monday
The rainy weather is impacting baseball and softball on this game day Friday (April 16). Both the Wildcats Baseball Team and Lady Cats’ softball team were scheduled to play Marshall in Marshall Friday.
Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo expects that his game will be rescheduled for Monday with a JV game at 4:30 p.m. and then the Varsity game at 6 p.m. at Marshall.
However as of now, Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack and the Marshall Head Coach are still planning to play Friday. Coach Hammack says the Marshall Baseball Coach feels there will be a change in the weather at around 5 p.m. Friday.
The coaches’ plans as of now call for a Varsity only game starting at 7 p.m. The JV game has been canceled.
Weapon And THC Oil Found During Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney reported finding a weapon and THC oil in an orange Dodge Journey he stopped just after 1 a.m. Friday, April 16, on Jefferson Street for a defective license plate light.
While talking to the driver, Chaney said the 21-year-old man advised him a firearm could be found in the back floorboard. He also admitted to having a vaporizer cartridge with THC inside the vehicle as well.
Chaney had Jamar Matthew Gooden Jr. step out of and away from the SUV while he checked it for the items. Chaney found the vaporizer cartridge with oil beside a firearm in the rear floorboard. Gooden was taken into custody and transported to jail, where a records check showed the man had to prior felony convictions in Arizona which prohibit him from having a weapon in Texas.
As a result the 21-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Gooden remained in Hopkins County jail late Friday morning, April 16, 2021. Bond was set at $5,000 on the controlled substance charge.
Friday morning was not the first time Gooden has been arrested in Hopkins County. Jail records show Gooden spent the night July 2, 2020, in custody for possession of drug paraphernalia; and was booked in then released later Aug. 28, 2020, on a $1,000 bond on hindering secured creditor 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.
Police Investigating Late Night Vehicle Burglaries, Thefts
Residents Reminded To Lock Vehicles When Leaving Them Parked Outside
Sulphur Springs Police Department are investigating a few late night vehicle burglaries and a thefts. At least four vehicle break-ins, one vehicle and one firearm theft. The cases at this time are believed to be connected, as they were all reported overnight Wednesday.
Reports were made at three different apartment complexes as well as a school campus. Based on the times given, the offenses the cases likely occurred in the early hours Thursday morning, April 15, 2021. At least one burgled vehicle was reported to have been left unlocked overnight.
A wallet and ID cards were reported reported stolen from the 600 block of West Industrial Drive sometime between 5 p.m. Wednesday and 3:30 p.m. Thursday from a vehicle. A Nissan Cube was reported stolen sometime between 2:35 and 8 a.m. April 15 from the 600 block of West Industrial Drive. A wallet, ID cards and iPhone 7 were also taken. Later, the vehicle was reported to have been returned about a block away, where a Nissan Altima was discovered to have been broken into at 5 a.m. Thursday; a wallet, ID card and backpack were among the items reportedly taken from the car, police reports noted.
A little further down the road, in the 400 block of West Industrial Drive stereo equipment was reportedly taken from a Chevrolet Silverado Late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. A revolver, rifle with scope and ammunition were reported to have been stolen from a Chevrolet Sierra parked also parked in the 400 block of West Industrial Drive last Wednesday night to about 8:15 a.m. Thursday.
A purse and case were reportedly taken during a vehicle burglary involving a Jeep Grad Cherokee that had been left unlocked in the 1600 block of Arbala Road from Wednesday evening until about 4 a.m. Thursday.
A wallet containing ID and a debit card were reported stolen during the burglary of a Chevrolet Silverado parked in the 800 block of South Davis Street from late Wednesday night until around 8 a.m. Thursday.
No arrests had been reported Friday morning, April 16, 2021, in connection with the vehicle burglaries and thefts, but police were reported to be following up on leads.
Residents are reminded to lock their vehicle doors and take valuable such as wallets, purses, cell phones, money, firearms, electronics or other valuables with them when they exit the vehicle to prevent making them easy targets for thieves. If items need to be left in a vehicle, they should be secured out of sight in a locked vehicle.
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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.
Catch Trevor Dreher, World Champ Trick Roper, at UPRA Rodeo April 16, 17 in the Regional Civic Center!
I literally ‘ran into’ Trevor Dreher on the square in downtown Sulphur Springs as he was doing pre-show promotion for this weekend’s UPRA Spring Rodeo. Trevor had arrived in town and was looking for people to perform his roping tricks for. I first took him to Lezley’s “Farewell Fiesta” inside the Chamber of Commerce office, where he executed some amazing loops for her guests. Next, he yelled “Howdy!” to everyone inside the Alliance Bank lobby, amazing them with some fancy footwork and deft spins. By then, rodeo producer Oscar Aguilar had caught up with us, and led Trevor inside several more of the sponsor businesses downtown. Trevor’s impromptu pre-shows on Thursday are sure to get more people out to the rodeo this Friday April 16 and Saturday April 17! Catch this World Champion Trick Roper’s All-LED Light Performance in the arena as part of the action both nights!
From his website, I learned that Trevor was raised in Ohio in a rodeo family. He spent his early years watching his older brother perform in traditional rodeo events, and he wanted to follow in his footsteps. However, to give him something to do, his Mom introduced him to a ‘piggin string’ or short piece of rope with a loop. She showed him how to spin it, and at age 10, his career was born. Trevor was given as old black and white movie of Will Rogers’ called ‘Ropin’ Fool’ and he began to practice more complicated maneuvers. Soon he was effecting his skills at county fairs and school events, and gradually branched out to neighboring states.
His natural-born singing talent was another plus; he began performing the National Anthem at rodeos. As his Western skills broadened, Trevor went on tour with the White Horse Troupe, then landed a permanent spot at Bill’s Wild West Dinner in Central Florida. and later a three-summer stint at Lake Tahoe’s Ponderosa Ranch and long-term engagements at Universal Studios and Sea World in Orlando, Florida where he now makes his home.
Trevor’s roping shows have been special entertainment at major sporting events and he’s appeared in national television commercials with well-known sports figures. Today, Trevor continues to perform at Branson along with The Trevor Dreher Band and Trio, as a trick rider and roper in Wild West Shows, and at rodeos and corporate parties across the country.
Be sure and catch his All-LED Light Show during the 2021 UPRA Springs Rodeo in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday April 16 and Saturday April 17 at 7:30pm.
See Trevor at The Courtyard downtown Sulphur Springs! To view the link, click HERE
Wildcat Offensive Lineman Somjai Pryor Signs to Play Football at Kansas Wesleyan University
Wildcats senior Somjai Pryor, a member of Coach Greg Owens’s football team, signed a national letter of intent Thursday, Apr. 15 to play football at Kansas Wesleyan University.
Pryor is the son of Ayana Pryor and Lewis Harrison.
The left tackle of Coach Owens’s offensive line, Pryor said that he sent his film to the Kansas Wesleyan coaching staff, and shortly thereafter was given an offer to join the Coyotes on a football scholarship.
Pryor said that the coaching staff at Kansas Wesleyan said that the Wildcats’ LT played really fast and aggressive, adding that such a skillset is a valuable asset to add to the Coyotes’ OL.
The Kansas Wesleyan signee said that he expects to continue playing LT in college, but the offensive lineman would not rule out the possibility of switching sides of the ball to play defense. Whichever position he may play, Somjai Pryor is ready to take his talents to the next level.
“I’m up for anything they’ve got for me,” Pryor said.
The left tackle for Coach Owens said he will be 30 minutes away from DL D’Andre Peeples, who signed to play on at McPherson College, also in Kansas. Pryor said he and Peeples will stay close, “Just like these past four years of school.”
Speaking about his friendship with the defensive lineman, Pryor said that Peeples was “His best bud,” and took it a step further by saying that does not wish “to lose ties.”
Somjai Pryor said about the decision to sign with Kansas Wesleyan that the fact that the Coyotes have lost 10 games over the past five years was a big selling point to the LT.
“I’m really looking forward to playing with this team,” Pryor said.
Pryor said he did not mind the long trip from Sulphur Springs, TX to Salina, KS. The LT for Coach Owens said that he was an introvert, “So not being around a lot of people is no problem” for Pryor.
Somjai Pryor will be majoring in sports management and business, with his eyes set at the moment on getting an agency job. He hopes to be managing contracts for big-time clients.
The prospect of leaving one’s hometown and moving on to college may be a daunting task for some, but Pryor said he is ready for the next level.
“This is a new chapter in my life,” Pryor said, and added that he was “looking forward to it, 100 percent.”
Coach Owens said that he has known Pryor since Somjai was in seventh grade.
“I know that this has always been a dream of his, ever since I first met him in the middle school,” Coach Owens said, and added that he was excited for the LT. Coach Owens said he was excited for Pryor, and thanked the left tackle for working his tail off over the course of his Wildcat career. The Wildcats HC also said that the LT is a great young man.
“The sky is the limit [for Pryor]” Coach Owens said.
Before signing to play at Kansas Wesleyan University, Coach Jeremy Offutt, OL coach for the Wildcats football team, spoke in high regard of his former LT.
“There’s really not enough words to describe how I’ve enjoyed getting to watch Somjai grow over the last four years,” Coach Offutt said. There are a lot of good adjectives one could use to describe the perfect football player; relentless, passionate, and having a hard-work ethic, Coach Offut said, but took it a step further, saying that Somjai has all those.
The OL coach for the Wildcats said that Pryor has worked his tail off to get to the point where he’s at now, saying that Pryor has earned every bit of this signing.
“I couldn’t be more proud of him,” Coach Offutt said, and added that he looks forward to what Somjai Pryor will be able to do at the next level. Whatever Pryor’s collegiate football production may be, Coach Jeremy Offutt has nothing but confidence in the LT.
“Whatever he puts his mind to,” Coach Offutt said, “he’s gonna go out and accomplish [it].”
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Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Says His Team Will Not Do Formal Spring Football This Year
For the past several seasons since 2016 but not including last year’s COVID-19 cancellation, the Wildcats Football Team has had formal spring football practice.
That will not be the case this year.
The decision means the Wildcats will be able to begin fall football practice on August 2, a full week ahead of the schools that do spring football.
It also means the Wildcats can have two scrimmages instead of the one for spring football schools.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens says the football team is currently concentrating on football during their one hour school day athletic period Monday through Friday.
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April 15 Tira News: Dodd Family Celebrates Newest Addition
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News correspondent
William and Joyce Dodd had five generations of their family at their home on April 1. Joyce shared, “We met our new great-great-granddaughter, Brookelynn Rayne Foster for the first time. She is 4 months old. Her great-grandma, Tonja Lucas, was here also to meet her for the first time. Brookelynn was here with her grandparents, Maegan and Matt Childress, her mother and dad, Ray and Alyssa Foster, and her uncle Ethen Shelton. Brad and Matthew Dodd came by to meet her, too. She is such a precious new addition to our family. We really enjoyed having them here for lunch and a short visit before they had to return to their home in Arkansas.”
Robert, Yvonne, and Wesley Weir drove to Princeton on Saturday to watch Eli Campbell play soccer. He made two goals and his team won. The met back up with Mike, Dacy, Elise, and Eli at El Fenix in Greenville for lunch.
We received some food and cash donations for the Tira Food Pantry this week. We always want the contributors to know that we appreciate their help.
Chip and I went to Arkansas on Saturday to watch our granddaughter, Jaidyn Joslin, play volleyball. We picked her up, along with our daughter, Tiffany, and son-in-law, Perry, in Malvern and went to Lakeside School in Hot Springs. Jaidyn and her team played well and won their game. Perry’s son and daughter-in-law, Logan and Hannah, got to the game late, but we all went to lunch together at On The Border before Chip and I returned home that afternoon. John Vaughn came over and stayed at our house with his mother, Grace Vaughn, while we were gone.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Drug Take Back Day Planned April 24 In Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and Posse will be hosing a Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24, 2021 in the parking lot of Atwoods, 817 Gilmer St.
Anyone can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications. The DEA and its partners will be collecting tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
However, liquids – including intravenous solutions, syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.
The DEA will accept vaping devices and cartridges at the collection location, provided lithium batteries are removed.
Wildcats Golfer Grant Mohesky Signs Letter of Intent with Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils
Wildcats senior golfer Grant Mohesky, a three-year member of the Wildcats Varsity Golf Team, signed a letter of intent Thursday (April 15) to play golf at the next level at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Mohesky is the son of Mike and Neva Mohesky.
Mohesky said he met the coach of the Boll Weevils late last year and had a chance to talk with him. He was invited for a visit, was given a campus tour, got a chance to meet the team and even played a few holes with them.
Mohesky said it just felt like a good fit for him. He said the golf coach seemed amazed at Mohesky’s driving distance off the tee. Mohesky said that is one of the real strengths of his golf game.
He said his putting and short game are pretty good but he acknowledged that in golf there is always room for improvement.
He said Monticello is in a pretty part of Arkansas. He said it reminded him of Sulphur Springs. The campus is about a 4 hour drive from Sulphur Springs.
Mohesky said UAM has a good golf program. He said they have finished in the top five of every tournament they have entered this season. Mohesky said getting a university golf offer is a dream come true. Mohesky plans to work on a degree in criminal justice with emphasis in forensic science.
Mohesky’s Wildcats Coach Jeremy DeLorge said he has seen growth in Mohesky’s game over the past two years adding he has put in the work and effort to improve. Coach DeLorge said Mohesky did a good solid job reaching his decision.
Coach DeLorge said Mohesky was a great kid and a great student.
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At Least Six People Booked Into Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants
At least six people were booked into Hopkins County jail on felony warrants over the couple of days, according to arrest and jail reports.
Justin Alexander Carty was served at 11:15 a.m. April 13 by Sgt. Todd Evans and Communications officer Caitlyn Wilson with an indictment for burglary of a vehicle with two or more prior convictions.
The 25-year-old Commerce man has been in custody since his arrest Dec. 30, 2020, on three theft of firearm charges and one unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon charge, according to arrest reports. He was one of two arrested in connection with a string of thefts and burglary cases in mid-December.
He was arrested on Dec. 12, 2020, after a stolen pistol was found in the bottom drawer in a case in the refrigerator and two other guns were located elsewhere in a Helm Lane apartment . Carty also allegedly admitted to breaking into multiple cars on Jill Lane, clearing some of those cases as well, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Carty remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday, April 15, 2021 on the indictment, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators were made aware a wanted Cleveland, Texas man was traveling on Interstate 30 west at mile. A Cumby Police officer located the Ford Ranger in question and stopped it on Interstate 30 west near mile marker 105 at 5:23 p.m. April 13, 2021.
HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and Investigators Dennis Findley and Shea Shaw took 33-year-old Jonathan Tyrell Haney into custody on the Crossett, Arkansas police warrant for rape. Haney was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he remained until April 15, 2021; the pickup was impounded, according to arrest and jail reports.
Weatherford also was alerted a 41-year-old Garland woman was being held in Dallas County jail on a Hopkins County warrant. The deputy took Sabrina Kay Morgan into custody at 2:52 p.m. April 13 and transported her from Dallas County jail to Hopkins County jail. Morgan remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday, April 15, 2021, on the warrant for bond forfeiture on a June 30, 2020 possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified Nathan Aaron Potter was being held in Wood County jail on a Hopkins County warrant. Deputy Amanda Weatherford took the 26-year-old Yantis man into custody at 9:30 a.m. April 14 and transported him to Hopkins County jail. Potter was booked into jail for violation of probation, which he was on for a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to jail reports.
Weatherford traveled to Bowie County and took Troy Tenell Ross into custody at 12:38 p.m. April 14 at the jail, where he was being held on a Hopkins County warrant. Ross was transferred to Hopkins County jail. He was booked and remained April 15, 2021, in Hopkins County jail on a third-degree felony warrant for violation of probation, which the 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was on for assault of a family or household member with a previous conviction.
HCSO Sgt. Todd Evans and Communications Operator Caitlyn Wilson took Francisco Mameil Velasco into custody at the adult probation office at 4:45 p.m. April 13, 2021, and transported him to Hopkins County jail. The 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was booked for violation of probation, which he was on for a second-degree felony arson charge, according to arrest reports. Velasco, who is also known by Franny, Cisco and Francisci, was held in the county jail without bond Thursday, April 15, 2021, according to jail reports.
