Canvassing The Vote This Week
Three elected governing boards will be canvassing the vote from the Nov. 3 Elections during meetings later this week.
Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioners Court has called a special session at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Commissioners Courtroom on the first floor of Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St.
In addition to canvassing the votes from the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election, the Commissioners Court will consider approving any agreements that have been signed and returned by volunteer fire departments, and other routine business.
Afterward, the Commissioners Court is scheduled to hold a work session with Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley, Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Civic Center General Manager Lonnie Fox, or their designees, and Tom Glosup. They may also hold a budget work session.
Sulphur Springs City Council
Sulphur Springs City Council has called a special noon meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to discuss and consider action on canvass of the Nov. 3 City Council Election. According to the unofficial election results, Gary W. Spraggins won the Place 5 seat with 3,206 votes to Ricardo Chavarria’s 1,294 votes.
Also on the agenda for City Council consideration is a resolution calling for a run-off election between Jay W. Julian and Mark Bradley for Place 1 on the council, and naming election judges and set early voting dates for the run-off.
The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, and streamed on the City of Sulphur Springs Meetings YouTube channel for public viewing.
Cumby City Council
The Cumby City Council has called a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, to canvass the Nov. 3 City Council Election and Proposition Election, then to reauthorize a local sales and use tax. The council will then be asked to consider electing from among the aldermen a mayor pro tem.
According to the unofficial results of the Nov. 3 Elections, Cumby voters selected Sheryl Lackey for Alderman, Place 1, and Amber Hardy for Alderman, Place 2, on the City Council. Doug Simmerman was unchallenged for mayor. Cumby voters also approved Proposition A, which reauthorizes the city to collect a local sale and use tax of 1/4th of 1 percent to fund maintenance and repair of municipal streets, according to the unofficial election results.
The Council Room will be open with limited seating due to social distancing. Masks are mandatory, and those attending should plan to bring their own. Temperatures will be checked at the door as well. Hand sanitizer will be required, Alderman Julie Morris posted on the City of Cumby Facebook page.
The meeting will also be available on Zoom, by clicking here or the Zoom link on the city’s website, www.cityofcumby.com. The meeting ID is 811 2905 6999; or dial in using one of the phone numbers listed on the city website.
Nov. 16-20 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Nov. 9-13 Meal A Day Menu includes:
Monday — Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw, Pickle Spear and Potato Chips
Tuesday — Sweet and Sour Chicken Over Rice, Oriental Vegetables and Spring Roll
Wednesday — Taco Soup, Cheese, Crackers and Tossed Salad
Thursday — Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Sanoma Vegetables and a Roll
Friday — Rope Sausage; Black-Eyed Peas; Okra, Corn and Tomatoes; and Cornbread
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.
Hopkins County Christian Alliance Plans a Free Thanksgiving Meal Box for Local Families in Need
Local pastors are teaming up in a “Be the Service” community food mission for the Thanksgiving season. Pastor Joel Tiemeyer, Reverend H.B. Nash and others on the mission team will distribute a Thanksgiving Family Box which will include a frozen turkey and holiday sides to any family in need.
The Hopkins County Christian Alliance “Be the Service” Thanksgiving food distribution drive-thru will be held Saturday November 21 from 12 noon til 4pm. The distribution of 1,000 boxes will take place on the parking lot of the Hopkins County Civic Center on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is for any family who needs a meal to prepare for Thanksgiving. One family-size meal box containing a frozen turkey and all the sides will be given free of charge, one box per car. Vehicles can line up starting at 12 noon in front of the Civic Center. This meal distribution is a mission of the Hopkins County Christian Alliance, free of charge, with blessings to the families of our community.
Wildcats Basketball Team Stages Late Rally That Falls Short In Season Opener
The Wildcats Basketball Team, playing short handed due to some injuries, made a furious fourth quarter run against Tyler Legacy that just came up short in the season opener Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School.
The senior-laden Red Raiders held on to take a 65-61 win. The Red Raiders took a 12 point lead into the fourth quarter. In a high scoring first quarter, the Wildcats led 19-18. The Red Raiders outscored the Wildcats in the second quarter 13-4 and 16-12 in the third to lead 47-35 after three quarters.
Experienced Wildcats, seniors Lamodrick Johnson and Boo Wilkerson, scored 11 points apiece in the fourth quarter to lead the Wildcats come back attempt. Sophomore post Kordrick Turner added 4 fourth quarter points.
Legacy was led by post Teon Erwin who scored 26 points, his 12 fourth quarter points helped keep the Red Raiders in the lead. The Wildcats got to within 2 points but their was just 17.4 seconds left in the game.
Johnson led the Wildcats with 20 points including two three pointers and Wilkerson had 19 points with 5 treys. Turner finished with 14 points with a three pointer. Parker Whisenhunt scored 5 points with one three. Senior Malique Cole scored 3 points on a three point basket. The Wildcats made 10 three point baskets.
The Wildcats, 0-1 for the season, play North Lamar at home Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 16, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 16, 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 begins November 23rd. 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 southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street (SH 56) 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. The southbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the North Travis Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
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. A new traffic pattern has been implemented where westbound Spur 503 will be shifted to the southbound US 75 frontage road and will travel through the FM 691 intersection and then enter southbound US 75 using the on-ramp after FM 691. The new FM 691 exit ramp is open to access FM 691.
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 121, Grayson County: from SH 289 to FM 3356. Watch for daytime lanes closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 131, Grayson County: between FM 120 and US 82. Watch for daytime lanes 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.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Fannin County begins November 23rd. Daytime lane closures will be present during the 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.
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 section. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement on the eastern end of the project between the Fannin and Lamar County line and County Road 2975. Eastbound traffic will remain in its current lane, while crews work on the inside lane to work on building the 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 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new culvert. Traffic on CR 3530 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 4250, Fannin County: at Freeman Creek. County Road 4250 has been reopened to traffic as crews have completed building a new bridge.
FM 274, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 1753: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews blade level the roadway.
SH 78, Fannin County: from FM 981 to the Collin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform ditch cleaning work.
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.
SH 19, Hopkins County: From Loop 301 to Delta County Line. Watch for crews performing work on cross drainage structures.
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.
NW Loop 286 at FM 79, Lamar County: The right lane will be closed while crews perform slope repair work along the southwest exit ramp.
FM 79, Lamar County: from Loop 286 to BU 82 H (Bonham Street). Watch for lane closures while crews install drainage inlet and place final pavement markings.
FM 1507, Lamar County: from South Collegiate Drive to Loop 286. This roadway is closed while crews rehabilitate and resurface the existing roadway.
Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews perform crack sealing on various roadways; FM 2648, FM 3298, FM 2820, FM 2122, US 271, BU 82, FM 137, SH 19, BU 271, and FM 3426.
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.
SH 37, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for temporary traffic signals at bridge locations while crews upgrade bridge rail from Clarksville to Bogata.
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. This project will widen the shoulders and apply safety treatments to fixed objects. The contractor is currently working on establishing vegetation. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is constructing cross culverts on this roadway. Roadway rehabilitation work has begun. 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: This project is set to begin this week. The contractor will be placing SW3P devices and prepping the right-of-way. 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 overlay work on FM 36 at various locations. Maintenance crews will be placing a seal coat on FM 3427 in various locations. Contractor crews will be working on I-30 at various locations, from FM 1903 to Division Street in both east- and west-bound directions. They will be milling and inlaying hotmix asphalt materials and patching main lanes. Maintenance crews in Hunt County will also be performing ditch work, pothole repairs, mowing and metal beam guard fence repairs around the county, and removing debris from I-30 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 patch work on FM 515, from FM 2795 to the Rains-Wood County line; and FM 514, from FM 275 to SH 19. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing and debris removal. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along this portion of the roadway.
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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Sulphur Springs Man Jailed Following Shoplifting Incident
A 60-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Friday following a shoplifting incident at Walmart, according to police and jail reports.
Fred “Wild Boy” Lindley Jr. allegedly walked past the last point of sale at Walmart with merchandise that had not been paid for and was detained for shoplifting around 4:15 p.m. Friday, store personnel reportedly told Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley.
After viewed store video from the alleged shoplifting incident, Whaley determined a theft was committed and arrested the 60-year-old Sulphur Springs man just after 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 on a theft charge, the officer noted in arrest reports.
While theft of property valued at less than $2,500 is typically a misdemeanor offense, the charge was enhanced to a state jail felony offense because Lindley has at least two prior theft convictions, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County jail records show Lindley has been booked into Hopkins County jail:
- Dec. 26, 1998 to serve a 180-day commitment on a theft charge;
- Dec. 8, 2000 on a warrant for theft of property valued at $1,500 or more but less than $20,000;
- May 25, 2002 to serve a 2-year sentence for violation of probation on a theft charge;
- Nov. 7, 2010 on a theft of property by check warrant;
- Dec. 29, 2010 to serve a w-year sentence in Texas Department of Criminal Justice on a theft charge;
- July 29, 2015 on a warrant for theft of property valued at $50 or more but less than $500;
- Aug. 10, 2015 for surety off bond on the July theft charge; and
- April 6, 2016 to serve a 3-year prison sentence for theft of property.
Nov. 13 was the third time Lindley has been jailed in Hopkins County in 2020. He was also arrested on driving while license invalid charges on April 4 and April 19 of this year. He was also charged Friday on Class A misdemeanor warrants for bail jumping and failure to appear on those charges, jail records reflect.
Lindley remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Nov. 14. Bond was set at $5,000 each on the theft charge and both warrants, according to jail reports.
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Greenville Takes A Football Playoff Spot Away From The Wildcats With 47-27 Win
The Greenville Lions won the battle with the Wildcats for a playoff spot Friday night, Nov. 13, taking a 47-27 zone win at Cotton Ford Stadium in Greenville.
The Wildcats trailed by only 6 points at the half but the Lions scored 20 straight points in the second half to put the game away.
In a competitive first half, the Wildcats hung with the Lions. The Wildcats scored on their opening drive of the game, crisply going 58 yards for a touchdown. Senior Caden Davis scored the touchdown from 3 yards out and the Wildcats led 7-0 with 9:22 left in the first quarter. Greenville also scored on their opening drive, traveling 75 yards. Junior back Ottagus Johnson had most of the yardage running 55 yards for a score. The game was tied 7-7 with 8:24 left in quarter number one.
The Wildcats scored again on their second drive moving 61 yards to pay dirt. Davis scored from 8 yards out and the Wildcats were up, 14-7, with 4:27 left in the first period. After an exchange of punts, Greenville scored on a 72 yards drive. Speedy senior back Miles Denson scored on an incredible 11 yard TD run. He started out running to the left, found his road blocked and reversed to the right side running through the Wildcats all the way to the end zone. The Greenville extra point kick was blocked by the Wildcats and Sulphur Springs was up, 14-13 with just 1:24 left in the first quarter.
After several punts, Greenville scored to take the lead. The Lions went 70 yards. The touchdown covered 43 yards as senior quarterback Brandon Stephens tossed a touchdown pass to senior receiver Shawn Brown. Greenville was ahead 20-14 with 6:27 left in the second quarter.
The Wildcats struck right back going 70 yards for a score. Davis scored his third TD of the night from one yard out and the Wildcats were back on top, 21-20 with 3:32 left before halftime. That was enough time for one more Greenville score. They went 76 yards with Ottagus Johnson scoring his second TD, this one on a 24 yards run. Greenville went ahead 27-21 with 2:09 left in the second period. It was Greenville 27, Sulphur Springs 21 at the half.
The Lions took command of the game during a tough third quarter for the Wildcats. The Lions scored on their opening drive of the quarter, covering 59 yards. Stephens scored on a 5 yard run. A second Greenville extra point kick was blocked, but the Lions led 33-21 with 9:25 left in the third quarter.
The Wildcats’ next drive bogged down; they refused to punt and they turned the ball over on downs. Greenville drove for another score. Back Johnson scored his third TD, this one from 25 yards out. Greenville led 40-21 with 3:46 left in quarter number three.
The Wildcats again refused to punt and again turned the ball over on downs. In the fourth quarter, Greenville’s Denson scored again on a 20 yard run. Greenville had now stretched their lead to 47-21 with 8:47 left in the game.
One Lions’ drive was stifled by the Wildcats first interception of the season. Senior defensive back Robbie Hanks picked off a long Greenville pass. The Wildcats drove for a late score. Junior back Douglas Deloney scored on a short run and the Wildcats trimmed the lead to 47-27 with just 1:32 left in the game. That’s the way the game ended.
Caden Davis had another fine game running for an unofficial 140 yards on 32 carries to go along with his three rushing touchdowns.
The Lions’ victory gave them the zone’s #2 seed assuring them of a playoff berth. They will face Royse City next week to determine the district’s #3 and #4 seeds for the playoffs. Titans Ennis and North Forney meet to decide the district’s #1 and #2 seed in the playoffs.
In a battle of #3 zone seeds next Friday, the Wildcats, now with no playoff chance, will play at Crandall at 7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Forney and Corsicana will face off as #4 zone seeds.
The Wildcats finished zone play at 1-2. They are now 1-4 for the season.
After a bye on Nov. 27, the Wildcats will wrap up the season against Forney on the road on Dec. 4.
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Lady Cats Volleyball Rallies Past Longview At Home To Win District Championship
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team, playing a match they had to win to claim sole possession of the district championship, dropped the first set to Longview before coming back to win three straight sets in a 3-1 win in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Friday, Nov. 13.
The Lady Lobos took the first set, 25-19. Then, the Lady Cats took the last three sets in the match, 25-16, 25-20 and 25-18.
The Lady Cats finished up district play at 10-2. They are 13-7 for the season.
The Lady Cats got another monster game from Dallas Baptist commit Sadie Washburn. Washburn had team highs in digs with 13 and kills with 24. Lady Cats Coach Bailey Dorner said Washburn now has more than 1,000 career kills. Washburn also had a block and 3 service aces.
Setter Peyton Hammack led the team with 39 assists while adding 8 digs, a kill, 4 blocks an 3 aces. Brooklyn Burnside had a team high 7 blocks to go along with 2 digs, 10 kills and 2 aces. Libero Parris Pickett had 7 digs, an assist and 2 aces. Addisyn Wall had 3 digs and 5 kills. Kaslyn Hurley had a dig, a kill and 2 blocks. Caroline Hurley had 3 kills. Nylah Lindley had a dig and a kill. Bre’Asia Ivery had 10 digs and 4 service aces. Laney Hurst had 4 digs and an ace.
The Lady Cats now face Tyler in a bi-district playoff match. The teams will play next Friday at Grand Saline at a time to be determined.
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Nov. 13 COVID-19 Update: 1 Additional Death, 4 New Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials received notification Friday that four additional Hopkins County residents had tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Nov. 13 COVID-19 update. The state also reported another COVID-19 death for Hopkins County on Friday, Nov. 13.
HC/SSEM Nov. 13 COVID-19 Update
The four new cases reported Friday make 129 Hopkins County residents who have received lab-confirmed positive molecular COVID-19 results and still currently have the virus, HC/SSEM officials reported in the Nov. 13 COVID-19 update.
Overall, that’s 67 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 so far this month. Cumulatively, 751 Hopkins County residents have received lab-confirmed positive molecular COVID-19 results since March, including 622 who have recovered from the virus, according to the Nov. 13 COVID-19 update.
These totals do not include residents who received only positive antigen test results, as positive antigen results are considered by the state to be “probable” not “confirmed” COVID-19 cases like molecular positives.
Texas Department of State Health Services began reporting these results to counties on Monday. From June 23-Nov. 9, Hopkins County has had 556 cumulative probable cases, including 126 that were still “active” probable cases, according to the Nov. 13 COVID-19 updates.
The COVID unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs had 15 patients on Friday, the same as Nov. 12 and Nov. 6.
At the COVID-19 testing site on Jefferson Street, 119 tests were performed on Thursday, Nov. 12. That’s 515 tests performed at the site over the last week, 900 so far this month and 3,293 since tests were first offered at 218-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs on Sept. 25.
The Jefferson Street COVID testing site is scheduled to remain open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays during November, HC/SSEM officials reported in the Nov. 13 COVID-19 update.
To book a test, go online to GoGetTested.com, select “Red Cross/old Fidelity Express — Texas Emergency Management building at 128-A Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs” or other desired location, then, click “Book Now,” and follow the prompts. Walk-ins are also accepted.
DSHS Fatality Reports
Texas Department of State Health Services’ Texas Case Counts COVID-19 dashboard shows 48 confirmed COVID-19 fatalities for Hopkins County, that’s one more Hopkins County resident who has died from COVID-19.
The latest death was reported to have occurred on Oct. 19, making two Hopkins County residents who died from COVID-19 on Oct. 19. according to the DSHS Nov. 13 “Fatalities over Time by County.” That makes 28 Hopkins County COVID-19 deaths in October.
So far only one Hopkins County COVID-19 death has been confirmed to have occurred in November. The resident died on Nov. 5, according to DSHS reports.
Overall, 48 COVID-19 deaths among the 751 residents reported to have tested positive for the virus since March gives Hopkins County a 6.39 percent fatality rate among positive cases.
In the surrounding area, only 2 other counties have had more COVID-19 fatalities than Hopkins County. Both have larger populations and have had more cases as well. Thus, the deaths account for much lower fatality percentages among positive cases than those in Hopkins County.
Cumulatively, 50 of the 2,358 Hunt County residents who tested positive (2.21 percent) have died from COVID-19. In Lamar County, which includes Paris, 56 of the 2,259 positive COVID-19 cases (2.48 percent) have resulted in death, according to DSHS reports.
Hopkins County has even even exceeded Wood County, which not only has a larger population but has had only a few more positive cases, in COVID-19 deaths. In Wood County, 45 of the 761 positive cases (5.91 percent) have resulted in death, according to DSHS COVID-19 reports on Nov. 13.
Only Red River County has had a higher fatality percentage among positive cases than Hopkins County. In Red River County, which includes Clarksville, 212 of the 12,023 residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Of the 212 cumulative positive cases, 18 residents (8.49 percent) have died.
DSHS in the case count dashboard defines COVID-19 fatalities as “deaths for which COVID-19 is listed as a direct cause of death on the death certificate. A medical certifier, usually a doctor, determines the cause(s) of death. DSHS does not include deaths of people who had COVID-19 but died of an unrelated cause. Fatalities are reported by where the person lived as listed on the death certificate.” DSHS began reporting COVID-19 fatality data based on death certificates on July 27.
HHS Nursing, Assisted Living Reports
Only two of the four nursing facilities in Sulphur Springs reported any changes in the number of COVID-19 cases from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, the most recent data available from Texas Health and Human Services on nursing homes.
Carriage House Manor reported there were no active COVID-19 cases at the facility on Oct. 30. The employee who had COVID-19 on Oct. 29 had recovered on Oct. 30.
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab reported two of the eight employees who had the virus on Oct. 29 had recovered the next day. The facility had no active COVID-19 cases on Oct. 30, according the HHS Nov. 13 nursing facility report.
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation continued to have 10 active employee COVID-19 cases and 21 active novel coronavirus 2019 resident cases on Oct. 30.
Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation reported only 1 active resident COVID-19 case on Oct. 30.
Wesley House continued to have one active resident COVID-19 case on Oct. 30; the resident was first reported Oct. 27 to have tested positive for the virus, according to the HHS assisted living facility reports.
Hopkins Place has reported no COVID-19 cases since March.
Hopkins County Records – Nov. 13, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses
Couples applying at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12, 2020, for applications for marriage licenses included:
- Caleb Ryan Smith and Jenny Lynn Walls
- Matthew Lee Cochran and Arianna Dale Patterson
- Charles Thomas Edwards and Jaimie Marie Hale
- Francisco Javier J. Castro and Layci Renee Trieb
