Wildcats Basketball Team Tops Paris On The Road Saturday, 69-60
The Wildcats Basketball Team got a solid road win at Paris Saturday afternoon, December 5, 69-60.
The Wildcats were up by three points after the first quarter and led 35-29 at halftime. Both teams had 16 third quarter points and the Wildcats maintained their lead at 51-45. The Wildcats outscored Paris, 18-15 in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
Senior Boo Wilkerson, who shot the three pointer well, led the Wildcats with 19 points. Senior point guard Lamodrick Johnson scored 17 points. Sophomore post Kordrick Turner had 12 points. Junior post Justin Haire added 10 points. Junior guard Caleb Alexander scored 5 points. Parker Whisenhunt had 4 points. Jake Whisenhunt added 2 points.
The Wildcats improved their season record to 5-3 and they have won four games in a row. The Wildcats now play at Garland Naaman Forest Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Lady Cats Basketball Team Is Edged By Paris At Home in Overtime, 53-51
The Lady Cats Basketball Team rallied in the fourth quarter against Paris, tying the game in regulation, only to see Paris escape with a 53-51 win in overtime Saturday morning, December 5, at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School.
At one point in the fourth quarter, the Lady Cats trailed Paris 43-37. Sophomore point guard Kenzie Willis hit a basket with just seconds left to tie the game 50-50 in regulation.
The Lady Cats took a one point on a free throw by junior Baylie Large in overtime. It would prove to be the last point the Lady Cats would make.
Paris went ahead with three free throws of their own. The Lady Cats missed on a three point shot that could have put them into the lead in the game’s final seconds. Trying to get one more shot to tie or go ahead with just 2.2 seconds left, a Lady Cats’ inbound pass was intercepted by Paris and the clock expired.
The two teams were tied at 11-11 after one quarter. The Lady Cats actually led at halftime, 25-22. Paris had a big third quarter outscoring the Lady Cats, 15-7 to take a 37-32 lead after three periods. The Lady Cats outscored Paris 18-13 in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
Sophomore Serenity Lewis had an excellent game with a team high 18 points. Willis scored 17 points. Senior Dalanee Myles added 7 points. Large had 5 points. Senior Nylah Lindley scored 4 points.
The Lady Cats are now 2-3 for the season.
They play next at New Boston Tuesday at 6 p.m. It will be the last tune up before district play begins Friday at home against Mount Pleasant.
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Paris District Road Report for the Week of December 7, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Dec. 7, 2020. 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.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Grayson County is in progress. Daytime lane closures will be present during crack sealing operations and drivers should expect delays. The following roadways in Grayson County will be crack sealed this year; Business US 377D in Tioga, Business US 377C in Collinsville, SH 289 from the Collin County line to US 82, FM 996 from FM 120 to FM 1417, SH 91 from US 75 to FM 1310, the US 82 frontage road in Sherman, FM 120 from FM 1753 to the Oklahoma State line, FM 1897 from US 69 to the end of State maintenance, FM 898 from SH 11 to the Fannin County line, FM 121 from FM 3356 to SH 289, FM 120 in Pottsboro from Chrissa Drive to Vine Street, and the US 75 frontage roads from FM 902 to the Collin County line.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on northbound and southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes and the new South Travis Street Bridge. 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 exit ramp for Pecan Street and Washington Street is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the next exit ramp for North Travis Street. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street (SH 56) exit. The southbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the North Travis Street exit. The northbound frontage road from South Travis Street to near Park Avenue is closed for crews to work on building the remaining portion of the retaining wall along US 75 at the South Travis Street intersection. Traffic is requested to use the US 75 mainlanes during this closure. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
During the week of December 7 through 13, the Center Street intersection at US 75 will be closed to through traffic in order for crews to perform pavement improvements in the left lane of the northbound and southbound frontage roads. Traffic on Center Street will be able to make a right turn only onto the frontage road and will detour to the next intersection. This same process will occur the following weeks for the Houston Street, Washington Street, and Lamar Street intersections. The Houston Street intersection work is currently scheduled for the week of December 14 through 20. This work is weather dependent and may be adjusted due to unfavorable weather.
The eastbound and westbound US 82 mainlanes will be closed to through traffic on December 9 and 10 starting at 7:30 pm in order to set bridge beams for the new US 75 northbound frontage road bridge. US 82 is scheduled to reopen to traffic each morning at 6:30 am.
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.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete slabs. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
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 a 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 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 the temporary detour section. 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 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures on the southbound US 75 frontage road while construction crews work on completing the remainder of the project. The new FM 691 exit ramp is open to access FM 691. The new entrance ramp to southbound US 75 has been opened to traffic.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
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 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM 131, Grayson County: between FM 120 and US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: between SH 289 and FM 3356. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 406, Grayson County: between SH 289 and FM 84. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews apply a fog seal to 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.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Fannin County is in progress. Daytime lane closures will be present during crack sealing operations and drivers should expect delays. The following roadways in Fannin County will be crack sealed this year; FM 1396 from SH 78 to FM 2029, FM 1752 from US 82 to FM 1753, US 82 from SH 121 to the Grayson County line, SH 11 from SH 121 to SH 78, SH 78 from SH 11 to US 69, and FM 68 from SH 78 to SH 34.
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 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1743, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. 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 safety treatments on fixed objects.
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 on the eastern end of the project between the Fannin-Lamar County line and County Road 2975. Eastbound traffic will remain in its current lane, while crews work on the inside lane to build crossovers and turn lanes. 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. The SH 121 and US 82 frontage road intersections have been converted to signalized intersections. The on-ramp to westbound US 82 from SH 78 has been closed while crews work on building the new westbound main lanes. The westbound exit ramp for SH 121 is closed as crews work on building the new main lanes in this area. Exiting traffic for SH 121 is asked to use the SH 78 exit and continue along the frontage road to SH 121.
County Road 3530, Fannin County: at Wafer Creek. County Road 3530 has been reopened to traffic as the new culvert has been completed.
FM 274, Fannin County: between FM 3321 and SH 78. 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.
FM 3389, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin work on cross drainage structures.
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 1507, Lamar County: from South Collegiate Drive to Loop 286. This roadway is closed while crews rehabilitate and resurface the existing roadway.
SH 19, Delta County: from the Delta-Lamar County line to SH 24/19 south. Watch for lane closures while crews perform full-depth concrete repairs.
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. Traffic is shifted to the north side of the roadway between FM 44 and FM 1699 while crews perform pavement widening work on the south side.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 2194, Hunt County: between Merit and FM 903. Work on this project is completed. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
FM 499, Hunt County: at Lynn Creek. The contractor has begun demolition work and will be tying steel for placement of drill shafts. Road closures began on Nov. 30 and will continue throughout the duration of this project. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for workers and work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is currently working on a two-mile stretch of roadway rehabilitation. 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 will be prepping the right-of-way and placing culverts for this project. 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 early this week. 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. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway. Crews will also be roadway patching on FM 515, from FM 2795 to the Rains-Wood County line, and repairing rip-rap on SH 276 at Bull Creek. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
SH 34 bridge, Hunt County: 3.5 miles south of Quinlan. TxDOT has placed a temporary concrete traffic barrier to protect travelers from the damage caused by an 18-wheeler accident. The bridge/road is now open to both lanes of traffic. Please drive cautiously and safely in this area.
Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews. Debris and litter operations are ongoing throughout multiple parts of the county. Please be careful when traveling, and watch out for workers.
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TxDOT Digital Highway Sign Contest Open Through Dec. 8
Ever been driving down the highway and see those digital signs and think, that’s clever but you can do better, or that you have a great informational slogan that’d look really good up there?
Texas Department Of Transportation invites community members to submit their best clever saying for a chance to have your message encouraging safer driving.displayed above Texas highways on digital message boards.
TxDOT launched the Digital Highway Sign Contest to find the best and most creative safe-driving message that is related to impaired driving (drunk or drugged driving,) distracted driving (texting while driving,) not wearing seatbelts or speeding.
Since the majority of crashes are preventable, TxDOT uses these creative messages, which often are related to current events and pop culture, as part of an effort to encourage drivers to improve their behavior behind the wheel.
The contest is open through Dec. 8, and there is no limit to the number of entries a contestant can submitted at TxDOT.gov. The top 10 entries will be posted on social media and voted on by the public. A “like” or “share” equals one point. The top three winners will see their message in bright lights over highways across the state.
The contest, which runs simultaneously with #EndTheStreakTX, is tool TxDOT is using to educate drivers about the state’s steady death rate and to improving their driving habits.
Contestants should keep the following guidelines in mind when submitting entries:
- The message must bring awareness to the dangers of common driver mistakes such as distracted driving, impaired driving, not using seat belts, speeding, etc. Entries for oher rules of the road, such as “no tailgating” and “left lane for passing only” will also be accepted
- #Hashtags, phone numbers and website addresses are not allowed.
- No offensive language may be used.
- Signs accommodate 2 slides, each with 3 lines and up to 15 characters per line. Contestants should feel free to use both slides (6 lines) or just one slide (3 lines).
Wildcats Basketball Team Uses Big Third Quarter To Get By Pesky Forney, 66-58, Friday At Home
The Wildcats Basketball Team outscored Forney, 25-5 in a torrid third quarter to turn a 13 point halftime deficit into a 7 point lead going into the fourth quarter on their way to a 66-58 win at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Friday night.
The Wildcats struggled in the first half, trailing the Jackrabbits, 14-5 after one quarter and 30-17 at the half. The Wildcats were finally able to take their first lead of the game late in the third quarter.
Boo Wilkerson fueled the third quarter rally with 3 three-point baskets including one that finally gave the Wildcats a 35-33 lead, Justin Haire scored ten of his team leading 16 points in the second half. Wilkerson with 4 three pointers had 14 points. Lamodrick Johnson and Kordrick Turner had 11 points each. Caleb Alexander had 2 treys, both in the second half, and ended up with 9 points. Cason Arrington had 3 points on basket and “and one” free throw in the fourth quarter. Jake Whisenhunt had 2 points. Forney got a huge game from Nick Bene who scored a g
The Wildcats Basketball Team outscored Forney, 25-5 in a torrid third quarter to turn a 13 point halftime deficit into a 7 point lead going into the fourth quarter on their way to a 66-58 win at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Friday night.
The Wildcats struggled in the first half trailing the Jackrabbits, 14-5 after one quarter and 30-17 at the half. The Wildcats were finally able to take their first lead of the game late in the third quarter. Boo Wilkerson fueled the third quarter rally with 3 three-point baskets including one that finally gave the Wildcats a 35-33 lead, Justin Haire scored ten of his team leading 16 points in the second half.
Wilkerson with 4 three pointers had 14 points. Lamodrick Johnson and Kordrick Turner had 11 points each. Caleb Alexander had 2 treys, both in the second half, and ended up with 9 points. Cason Arrington had 3 points on basket and “and one” free throw in the fourth quarter. Jake Whisenhunt had 2 points.
Forney got a huge game from Nick Bene who scored a game high 30 points, including 14 in the last quarter as the Jackrabbits staged a late comeback attempt.
Forney is now 1-5 while the Wildcats improve to 4-3 for the season. They now have three straight wins.
The Wildcats have a tough road game Saturday as they travel to Paris for a varsity only shootout beginning at high noon.
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Lady Cats Basketball Team Uses Stifling Defense To Get 39-19 Win at Pleasant Grove
On a night when points were hard to come by, the Lady Cats Basketball Team used tough defense to take a 39-19 win on the road at Pleasant Grove Friday evening.
Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Lady Cats kept the Lady Hawks scoreless into some point in the second quarter. She called the Lady Cats defense outstanding.
The Lady Cats got a varsity personal best scoring night from senior Bre’Asia Ivery who scored 11 points. Coach Tisdell said Ivery used her quickness to score against Pleasant Grove. Senior Nylah Lindley scored 9 points. Sophomore guard Kenzie Willis added 6 points.
The Lady Cats evened their season record to 2-2.
The Lady Cats face Paris for a varsity only breakfast special starting at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. Paris is coached for former Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman.
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Dec. 4 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities, 5 New Cases, 2 Recoveries
Texas Department of State Health Services Dec. 4 COVID-19 dashboard showed a huge change in the number of new cases reported on Thursday than the 44 reported for Hopkins County Dec. 3 as well as two recoveries. DSHS also announced the 56th COVID-19 fatality, while Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management’s Dec. 4 COVID-19 update showed a rise in patients counts Friday in the COVID-19 Unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
Hopkins County COVID-19 Case Counts
A total of five lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases were added to Hopkins County’s case counts on Friday. However, DSHS only four were among the 13,581 new Texas COVID-19 cases reported on Dec. 4. One Hopkins County case was noted to be among 263 older cases recently reported the DSHS by labs.
That’s 66 cases reported in the last seven days that had not previously been reported for Hopkins County, including 61 reported during the first week four days of December. That makes 893 Hopkins County residents who have received positive COVID-19 results from molecular testing since March, and gives the county a 2.41 positivity rate.
Two additional Hopkins County residents, according to DSHS’ Dec. 4 COVID-19 update, were reported to have recovered from COVID-19 on Friday. The 82 recoveries reported by DSHS so far this month are the same number of recoveries reported during the entire month of November. Of course, recoveries were only logged for Hopkins County on three days during November: 19 on Nov. 2, 21 on Nov. 6 and 42 on Nov. 9. For the 22-day period from Nov. 10-Dec. 1, no Hopkins County COVID-19 recoveries were reported. Cumulatively, 776 of the 893 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March had recovered from the virus as of Dec. 4.
The active case count in Hopkins County was slightly lower Dec. 4, dropping from 63 on Thursday to 61 active cases on Friday. That’s still the second lowest number of active cases in Hopkins County since Nov. 24. There were only 19 active COVID-19 cases on Dec. 2, the day 80 recoveries were reported. The active case count rose with the addition of 44 new cases on Thursday to 63.
Free COVID-19 Testing
On Thursday, 99 molecular COVID-19 tests were performed at the free testing site on Jefferson Street, 15 than on Wednesday. Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Dec. 4 COVID-19 update reported 4,832 tests have been conducted at 128-A Jefferson Street since the site opened on Sept. 25, ncluding 451 tests performed this week.
Free testing continues to be offered inside the Red Cross building (former Fidelity Express building) weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in December. Testing is available for anyone, but registration must be completed by an adult age 18 or older in advance online at www.GoGetTested.com to schedule the oral COVID swab.
Those testing should bring the number with the QR code sent sent upon completion of registration along with a photo ID to 128-A Jefferson St. at the designated time. This is not a drive-through location. The COVID-19 test will be performed inside the building.
COVID-19 Fatalities
The COVID-19 fatality count for Hopkins County totaled 56 on Dec. 4, according to the DSHS Dec. 4 COVID-19 Case Counts Fatalities dashboard. That means 2 additional Hopkins County residents have died from COVID-19. While that’s only 0.15 percent of the total county population who have died as a result of COVID-19, that’s also a 6.27 percent death rate among the 893 who have tested COVID-19 positive since March.
COVID-19 deaths are determined when COVID-19 is listed as the cause on death certificates. DSHS is notified of COVID-19 deaths after death certificates are filed with the state’s vital statistics office. Thus, COVID-19 fatalities are typically announced 1-3 weeks after the person has died.
The two COVID deaths reported on Dec. 4 both occurred last month, one on Nov. 19 and the other on Nov. 23, according to the DSHS Dec. 4 COVID-19 Fatalities over Time by County report. Overall, nine Hopkins County residents have been confirmed to have died in November. Combined with the 28 COVID-19 deaths confirmed in October, 11 in September, 6 in August and two deaths in July, that makes 56 Hopkins County residents who have died as a result of COVID-19 as of Dec. 4.
Six additional COVID-19 deaths were reported in Lamar County in the DSHS Dec. 4 COVID-19 Case Counts dashboards, increasing the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in that county and the fatality rate among the 2,787 positive COVID-19 cases to 2.69. Lamar County’s positivity rate on Dec. 4 was 5.59 percent.
Hunt County, where the positivity rate is 2.92 percent, has also had not only more COVID-19 cases but more deaths as well. Hunt County on Dec. 4 was reported in the DSHS Dec. 4 COVID-19 dashboard to have a cumulative case count of 2,881 ( a 2.92 percent positivity rate) and 62 deaths (2.15 percent death rate of COVID positive Hunt County residents).
While Wood County has had more residents test positive (934) for COVID-19, they’ve had 3 fewer deaths than Hopkins County, which gives the county a 5.67 death rate among COVID positive individuals.
In Titus County, 1,828 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 41 of whom have died from the virus. So while the county’s overall positivity rate is 5.58 percent, the death percent among positive cases is 2.24 percent.
Red River County has had 234 positive cases and 18 deaths, for a total positivity rate of 1.95 but a fatality rate o9 f 7.6among positive cases.
Hospital Reports
After three days of continued reductions, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management’s Dec. 4 COVID-19 update showed a rise in the patient count Friday in the COVID-19 Unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The COVID unit had 23 patients Friday, the same as on Dec. 1. That department at the hospital had declined from 25 on Monday to 23 Tuesday, 21 Wednesday and 20 Thursday. Nov. 25 was the last time the CMFHSS COVID unit had less than 20 patients. The unit has opened more beds over the last few weeks, so that if necessary, the unit could serve up to 35 COVID patients, HC/SSEM official reported in November.
The percent of COVID-19 hospitalizations out of capacity of all facilities in Trauma Service Area F, which includes Hopkins County and CMFHSS, was below the 15 percent threshold for the second day in a row. These numbers were monitored TSAF exceeded the threshold for 5 consecutive days, peaking at 16. 4 percent on Dec. 1.
TSA F had 146 lab-confirmed COVID-19 patients in hospitals as well as 1,075 total staffed beds, 352 available hospital beds, six available ICU beds, 61 available ventilators, 632 total hospitalizations and 984 total staffed inpatient beds on Dec. 4, according to the DSHS Dec. 4 COVID-19 Test and Hospital Data dashboard.
Lady Cats Volleyball Earns Four Superlatives Plus Ten Make All-District Team
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team received four superlatives and a total of ten Lady Cats made the 15-5A All-District Team selected by the district’s head coaches Thursday. Senior Sadie Washburn, a Dallas Baptist commit, was named the District’s Co-MVP. Junior Brooklynn Burnside was chosen as the District’s MVP Blocker. Junior Peyton Hammack was selected as the District’s Co-MVP Setter. Second Year Lady Cats Head Coach Bailey Dorner and her assistant coaches Jerrod Hammack, David Carrillo and Shai Schaefer, were named District Coaching Staff of the Year. Lady Cats chosen to the All-District First Team were junior Parris Pickett and sophomore Laney Hurst. Sophomore Addisyn Wall was named to the All-District Second Team. Earning All-District Honorable Mention were senior Nylah Lindley, senior Caroline Hurley, senior Bre’Asia Ivery and junior Kaslyn Hurley. Ten Lady Cats earned Academic All-District status: Laney Hurst, sophomore Mali Maeker, Addisyn Wall, Brooklynn Burnside, Peyton Hammack, Parris Pickett, Junior Landry Speer, Caroline Hurley, Nylah Lindley and Sadie Washburn. The Lady Cats were District Champions with a 10-2 district mark. Their season record was 15-8. The Lady Cats advanced to the Area round in the playoffs.
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Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams Have Friday Games
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams are in action on this game day Friday (December 4).
The Wildcats take on the Forney Jackrabbits in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. Game time is at 8 p.m. The Wildcats freshmen and JV teams have back to back games at Sulphur Springs Middle School starting at 5 p.m. The Wildcats come in with a record of 3-3 and they have won their last two games, both on the road, at Dallas Lincoln and at Rockwall. Forney has a 1-4 record after a Tuesday night home loss to Midlothian Heritage. KSST Radio will bring you the Wildcats and Forney game starting at 8 p.m. It will feature live video and audio streaming. The game will also be videotaped for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats Basketball Team is on the road at Pleasant Grove in Texarkana. There will be a JV game at 5 p.m. with a varsity contest at 6 p.m. The Lady Cats are 1-2 for the season after a home loss Tuesday to Terrell, 46-39.
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Six Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least six people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants, including five charged on controlled substance-related offenses and three jail transfers.
Jail Transfers
Deputy Amanda Weatherford transferred Edward Roy Thomas from Gurney jail unit in Palestine to Hopkins County jail. The 21-year-old Hondo, Texas man was booked Dec. 3 on three outstanding unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charges. He remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Dec. 4 on the outstanding charges, according to jail reports.
Weatherford also transported Michael John Morgan from Hunt County jail at 3:11 p.m. Dec. 3 to Hopkins County jail, where the 26-year-old Greenville man was jailed on a warrant for violation of probation-possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance in a drug-free zone. Morgan also remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Dec. 4, according to jail reports.
Jacob Lee Voelker of Mount Pleasant was transferred from Titus County jail to Hopkins County jail at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 2. The 25-year-old Mount Pleasant man was booked on warrants for burglary of a habitation and theft of a firearm. Voelker remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Dec. 4. Bond was set at $30,000 on the burglary warrant and $10,000 on the firearm charge, according to jail reports.
Additional Warrant Arrests
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Drew Fisher located Mary Elizabeth Walker at a South Locust Street residence. The 26-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was taken into custody at 7:29 p.m. Dec. 2 on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance warrant, according to arrest reports. She was released from Hopkins County jail Dec. 4 on a $10,000 bond on the charge, according to jail reports.
Commerce Police located Natasha Janie Johnson at 11:15 p.m. Dec. 2, at a Commerce inn and took her into custody on a Hopkins County warrant. Johnson was transported to the Hunt-Hopkins County line, where she was released to HCSO Sgt. Tanner Steward. The Hopkins County deputy transported the 39-year-old Sulphur Springs woman to Hopkins County jail, where the she was booked on the manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance warrant. Johnson remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Dec. 4 on the charge, according to jail reports.
Bailey Magnuson was contacted at noon Dec. 3 at a South Hillcrest Drive business, where the 22-year-old worked. Deputy Fisher transported Bailey to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked on the possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance warrant, according to arrest reports. Magnuson was released from jail later Dec. 3 on a $5,000 bond on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
