Lady Cats Volleyball Team Plays 4 Short Matches During Home Scrimmage Saturday
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner knew she had scheduled some strong teams for her Lady Cats to scrimmage Saturday, September 12, at home. The Lady Cats had trouble with former district foe Greenville but held their own during short sessions with Forney and Princeton.
The Lady Cats opened the day by winning a set against Princeton before the Lady Panthers took a set to even things out. Next the Lady Cats dropped two sets against Greenville, 25-6 and 25-21. The Lady Cats were ahead, 19-16 in a third set when time expired in the 45 minute session with a running clock.
Then, in a rematch of last season’s Area playoff game, the Lady Cats and Forney Lady Rabbits split two sets. Forney won the first, 25-22, and the Lady Cats rallied to take a second set, 25-23. Forney scored a point after the final horn to take a 7-6 lead in a third set stopped by time.
In a second scrimmage with Greenville, this one reduced to just 30 minutes, the Lady Lions won the only set completed, 25-18. Greenville was ahead 17-15 in a second set when time ran out.
Senior Sadie Washburn compiled numerous kills as did junior Brooklyn Burnside.
The Lady Cats should not need a scouting report for their season opener Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. They open against Greenville on the road. The Lady Cats’ home opener in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School takes place on Saturday, September 19, at 4:30 p.m. against Paris.
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Wildcats Team Tennis Gets Road Win At Greenville, 13-6
Utilizing its’ strong girls group, the Wildcats Team Tennis Squad got a 13-6 non-district road win at Greenville Friday night, September 11. The ladies won all six of their singles’ matches, two out of three of their doubles’ matches and of course, contributed to the mixed doubles win.
After doubles’ matches, the Wildcats only led 4-3. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez noted that in two of the lost matches, the Wildcats had late leads but let them slip away.
For the Wildcats, Jeauxleigh Cantu teamed up with Carlos Lopez-Sardinas for an 8-0 win in mixed doubles. Cantu also won her girls singles match, 6-2, 6-1. Lopez-Sardinas also rallied to win his boys singles match, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Savannah Lilley and Emily Dick won their girls doubles match, 8-5. Lilley won in girls singles, 6-0, 6-0.
Mykylie Meador and Trynity Luckett won their girls doubles’ match, 8-4. Meador won her girls singles match, 6-0, 6-1 and Luckett won her girls singles’ match, 6-0, 6-0.
Paige Miesse won her girls singles match, 4-6, 6-2 and 7-1 in a tiebreaker.
The Wildcats only senior, Harleigh Stegient, won her girls singles match, 6-0, 6-1.
Ella Ray won a practice match in girls singles, 8-0.
In boys doubles, Shane Hinton and Bridger Mayhew won 8-5. Hinton also took his boys singles match, 6-4, 3-6 and 8-6 in a tiebreaker.
Alex Romero was a winner in boys singles, 6-4, 3-6 and 7-4 in a tiebreaker.
The Wildcats improved their season record to 2-0. The Wildcats resume district play Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Texarkana against Texas High. The Wildcats enter the match with a district record of 1-0.
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Wildcats Football Team Has First Contact Session At Intrasquad Scrimmage Saturday Morning
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said it’s usual for the defense to be ahead of the offense at this point in the season, as the Wildcats had their first regular contact session in pads at an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday morning, September 12, on the practice field outside the Multipurpose Building.
Still Coach Owens found things to like on offense and defense.
The number one varsity defense forced the number one varsity offense to go three and out on their first two possessions of the scrimmage. The JV defense forced the only turnover recovering a fumble by the JV offense.
The varsity offense with Matthew Mitchell at quarterback scored a touchdown. Running back J.J. Hall scored on a short run. The JV offense scored a touchdown and had another drive into field goal range. The Wildcats’ varsity also got down into field goal range with Kaden Wallace at quarterback.
After the Wildcats varsity defense allowed a touchdown, they got some hot words from Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra.
Players along the sidelines reacted to several big hits during the 40 minute scrimmage. The Wildcats also had Picture Day Saturday.
The Wildcats are scheduled to have their one and only regular scrimmage on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium against Mount Pleasant.
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Paris District Road Report for the Week of September 14, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 14, 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.
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 Washington Street as crews work on building detours and installing drainage structures. The northbound exit ramp for Houston and Lamar (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 scheduled to be closed beginning Sept. 14 for crews to work on building the remaining portion of the retaining wall along US 75. The estimated closure time is two months, and traffic is requested to use the US 75 mainlanes during this closure. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph 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.
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. 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.
SH 289, Grayson County: from FM 120 in Pottsboro north to the end of State Maintenance. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to overlay the roadway.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for occasional lane closures as workers perform final touch ups on the project. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a signalized intersection.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for 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 detour section. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section when the project is finished.
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 a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road as well as the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on building the new southbound US 75 entrance ramp. 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 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.
SH 289, Grayson County: between FM 902 and FM 121. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance workers blade level the roadway.
US 69, Grayson County: between SH 56 and SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs.
SH 160, Grayson County: between SH 11 and the Collin County line. 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 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.
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 begin working 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 mainlanes 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 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 4250 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
FM 274, Fannin County: from FM 1753 to FM 3321: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs.
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 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install guard fence and perform striping operations.
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.
I-30, Hopkins County: From Hunt County Line to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform concrete pavement repairs.
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 Church Street to South Collegiate Drive. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews mill existing pavement and place new hot mix.
FM 1507, Lamar County: from South Collegiate Drive to Loop 286. This roadway is closed while crews rehabilitate and resurface the existing roadway.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from US 82 West to Dawn Drive. Watch for lane closures while crews perform concrete pavement repair.
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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Traffic is shifted to the south side of the existing roadway between FM 44 and FM 1699 while crews perform pavement widening work on the north side.
FM 195, Red River County – from FM 410 North to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence and complete cross culvert extensions at two locations.
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.
FM 911, Red River County: from BU 82K (Avery) to FM 44. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews safety treat drainage structures and rehabilitate the existing pavement.
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 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project to widen the pavement, install continuous left-turn lanes, and safety-treat fixed objects is underway. The contractor is working to establish final vegetation on this project. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers in this area.
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 watering, seeding, ditch work and placing signs. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
SPUR 264, Hunt County: in Quinlan. The sidewalk improvement project at this location is complete.
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 is scheduled to begin Sept. 16. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Hunt County maintenance crews performing base work on FM 3427 at various locations. Maintenance crews will be performing ditch work and pothole repairs at various locations in Hunt County. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from these work crews.
Rains County maintenance crews will be performing patch work on FM 2795 from SH 69 to SH 19, and rip-rap repairs on FM 751 from SH 276 to FM 429. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along this portion of the roadway. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from these 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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Wanted Teen Located On Gilmer Street
A wanted teen was located on Gilmer Street and taken into custody early Saturday morning.
Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Matt Glenn reported seeing Aaron Jahmal Antonio Dixon around 1:30 a.m. Sept. 12, 2020, on Gilmer Street on Celebration Plaza. Aware of a warrant issued for the man’s arrest, Glenn contacted Dixon.
The officer reported smelling an alcoholic beverage odor on the 17-year-old, who also spoke with slurred speech. Glenn alleged seeing an open can of an alcoholic beverage near the teen.
Dixon was taken into custody not only on the burglary of a building warrant but also on a public intoxication charge, according to arrest reports. The burglary is alleged to have occurred on Aug. 16. A warrant was sought by Investigator Jason Reneau.
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Sept. 11 Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 5 Recoveries, 20 Positive Antigen Tests
Three new positive COVID-19 cases were reported on Friday, Sept. 11, increasing the number of active cases in Hopkins County to 69, Hopkins County/Sulphur /Springs Emergency Management reported in the Sept. 11 Hopkins County COVID-19 update.
That’s 38 total new cases reported so far in September, and 281 cumulative cases reported since March in Hopkins County.
The HC/SSEM team did have some good news as well. More Hopkins County residents had recovered Friday from COVID-19. That’s 16 recoveries so far this month: 6 on Sept. 1, and 5 each on Sept. 8 and Sept. 11. Overall, 212 of the 281 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March have recovered.
The CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs COVID-19 unit continued to have 4 patients Friday, the same as on Sept. 4, Sept. 7, Sept. 8 and Sept. 10.
The Local Health Authority reported 20 positive antigen tests from testing facilities within Hopkins County from Sept. 4-11. That’s 9 fewer positive antigen results than were reported for the week ending Sept. 4.
Free COVID-19 testing will be offered again on from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Anyone can be tested, regardless of symptoms or exposure. Children may also be tested, provided they arrive with a parent or guardian. Registration for the free test is conducted online at www.GoGetTested.com.
Texas Department of State Health Services again Friday, Aug. 11, reported 8 Hopkins County COVID-19 fatalities. That’s 7 full days with no COVID-19 death assigned to Hopkins County.
There had been no reports of COVID-19 cases among Sulphur Springs nursing facilities from March through Aug. 28. Two active COVID-19 cases were reported among the employees at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs on Aug. 28, the fourth consecutive day, according to the Sept. 11 Texas Health and Human Services nursing facility report.
No active COVID-19 cases were reported among assisted living facility employees and residents on Aug. 28, according to the Sept. 10 THHS report.
There also were no active coronavirus cases reported among either employees or students enrolled at Hopkins County child care centers as of Sept. 10, HHS reported Friday.
2 Arrested, 3 Sentenced In District Court Thursday
At least two people were arrested and three sentenced in district court Thursday afternoon, according to arrest, jail and court reports.
Bond Revocation
A 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed after having his bond revoked on controlled substance charges.
Donald Merced Ramirez was scheduled to appear Sept. 10 before 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt Sept. 10 for arraignment on a Nov. 24, 2019 possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance charge and a pretrial hearing for a Feb. 16, 2019 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. He was on bond for both charges.
Ramirez was taken into custody in the 8th Judicial District Court at 4:16 p.m. Sept. 10 by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies M. Poindexter and Kevin Lester for bond revocation on both charges, according to arrest reports. Ramirez remained in Hopkins County Friday, Sept. 11, according to jail reports.
Warrant Arrest
Brandi Christine Potts, 34, of Yantis was scheduled for arraignment Sept. 10 in the 8th Judicial District Court on an April 2, 2019 abandoning or endangering a child-criminal negligence charge. She was previously spent Feb. 24-28 on a warrant for the charge, according to jail reports.
Upon her appearance, Potts was informed that her bondsman had gone off the bond and a warrant had been issued for her arrest. Potts was taken into custody and jailed for surety off bond on the charge. She was released on a personal recognizance bond on the abandoning or endangering of a child– criminal negligence charge later Thursday, Sept. 10, according to court and jail reports.
Sentenced On Controlled Substance Charge
Rosemary Boone Springer, 64, of Sulphur Springs was scheduled Thursday for a pretrial hearing on an Aug. 13, 2019 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and an Oct. 6, 2019 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
Springer, as part of an agreement, pled guilty on one controlled substance charge and acknowledged guilt on another. She was sentenced to 3 years of deferred adjudication to be served on probation on the first case. The second case was dismissed.
The court waived court fees, attorney fees and community service hours. She will be required to pay a fine and restitution. Those fees are to be paid back over the three years of the deferred sentence, she will serve on probation.
Springer, who has been in custody since bond was revoked on both controlled substance charges on Aug. 19, was released from jail Thursday, according to court and jail reports.
Sentenced On Family Violence Assault Charge
Troy Tenell Ross, 47, of Texarkana, Arkansas pled guilty Thursday to assault of a family or household member with previous conviction. As part of a plea agreement, Ross was sentenced to 10 years deferred adjudication, and 180 days in jail and will be required to participate in a Battering Intervention and Prevention Program.
Ross was arrested March 30 for the alleged assault of his wife in a Gilmer Street car wash parking lot. He was released from Hopkins County jail on a $25,000 bond on April 16, then jailed again on April 22 for violation of terms of bond/protective order and insufficient bond. He has remained in the county jail since April 16. He will be given credit for the time service in the county jail. He is to remain in custody until Oct. 1, when he will have completed the terms of his jail sentence, and be released to community supervision.
Sentenced On Attempted Forgery Charge
Nathan Daniel Cain, 36, of Athens pled guilty Thursday to attempted forgery of money. The charge was prosecuted as an attempted forgery of money and treated like a Class A misdemeanor for punishment.
As part of a plea agreement, Cain was sentenced Sept. 10 to 216 days of confinement in a state jail, as well as court, attorney and reimbursement fees. He was credited with serving that time from Feb. 8, when he was arrested for trying to pass counterfeit money at a West Industrial Drive tire shop in Sulphur Springs through Sept. 10 in Hopkins County jail.
Cain was not released from custody Thursday, however, as he also faces punishment in Texas Department of Criminal Justice on Henderson charges. According to jail reports, he was also held in Hopkins County jail on a Henderson County forgery warrant and a Henderson County aggravated robbery charge.
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Wildcats’ Defensive Front Features Lots of Experience in 2020
The Wildcats’ defensive linemen are being coached this season by veteran coach Jason Meskimen. After several seasons of coaching Wildcats’ freshmen, Coach Meskimen was promoted to the Varsity staff during the off season. Meskimen, whose coaching resume spans 25 years, says the 2020 Wildcats D linemen are an experienced bunch. Out of 8 or 9 players, six are seniors. Senior defensive tackle D’Andre Peoples and senior nose guard Alex Rodriguez were starters last year and defensive tackles junior Bryton Ruhter and senior Koben Wyly and senior nose guard Kohlson Ivey also earned lots of playing time. Last year’s starting center senior Steven Jonaitis has moved to the nose guard position. Sophomore Nick Cantillo, perhaps the largest of the Wildcats in the defensive line, is also playing both guard and tackle spots. Coach Meskimen says there is a lot of competition for playing time among the group. He says he likes coaching the defensive lineman. He was a defensive linemen himself in his playing days. He says he has focused on having players learn both guard and tackle responsibilities to increase depth and flexibility and hopefully to keep players fresher. Coach Meskimen says there is no substitute for experience and he says his seniors are providing leadership for younger players on and off the field. Coach Meskimen says the defensive line is perhaps a bit undersized but he says he expects them to make up for that with their speed. Plus he says their technique and discipline have gotten a lot better and he adds they have good work ethic.
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Sports Odds and Ends
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Teams and the Wildcats Team Tennis Squad are on the schedule on this game day Friday (September 11).
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Teams are running in their first meet of the season at Hallsville. This is the first of five pre-district meets for Coach Ross Hicks’ teams.
Meanwhile the Wildcats co-ed Team Tennis squad has a non-district match at Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on this game day Friday. It will be the first competition for the Wildcats. Earlier this week, the Wildcats got a forfeit district win against Mount Pleasant. The Tigers are having a hard time getting a team together again this season. The Wildcats enter play against the Lions today with a 1-0 record.
Saturday (September 12) will be a busy day for both the Wildcats Football Team and the Lady Cats Volleyball Team.
The Wildcats will have a morning intrasquad scrimmage and then will have Picture Day later Saturday.
Also on Saturday, the Lady Cats Volleyball Team will be hosting a scrimmage with Greenville, Princeton and Forney. Games will take place in the High School Main Gym and Auxiliary Gym and the Middle School Main Gym. The Lady Cats Varsity will have four scrimmage games, all in the SSHS Main Gym. All varsity games will last 45 minutes with a running clock. The Lady Cats play Princeton at 9 a.m., Greenville at 11 a.m., Forney at 1 p.m. and Greenville again at 2 p.m.
In Hopkins County football Thursday (September 10), the Cumby Trojans lost their delayed season opener to Santo at Rio Vista, 27-12 The Trojans, under Head Coach Charles Boles, are 0-1 for the season.
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Local Emergency Responders Hold 9/11 Tribute
Approximately 60 law enforcement officials, firefighters and fire academy recruits, and emergency services personnel were joined by a number of community members at Hopkins County Fire Department’s Station 20 Friday morning at Hopkins County’ third annual 9/11 tribute, held to remember all who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
All law enforcement and emergency responders lined one side of the drive in front of the station. Fire in Texas academy recruits line the other side. Emergency personnel also lined the sidewalk around the flag poles. Sulphur Springs Fire Department raise the ladder on their tour truck to fly an US flag from it.
The collaborative effort, coordinated by Rodney Caudle, included bagpipe music.
The Way Bible Church Pastor Joel Tiemeyer offered prayer for healing for the state and nation, thanks for all who have given their lives to keep others safe and acknowledgement of the sacrifice made 19 years ago.
The Texas and US flags were raised, the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag recited.
The Fire In Texas academy recruits joined others across the country and state who have lowered the US and state flag to half-staff on Sept. 11, designated Patriots Day, to honor those killed in the 9/11 attacks, including first responders who entered the Twin Towers after the planes crashed, those who responded at Ground Zero and elsewhere to try to help, knowing the risk.
As is tradition for fire and law enforcement, a radio announcement was made. The bell on the county’s fire engine rang, three sets of five, an indication that a firefighter has not returned home. This honors the courage, commitment and sacrifice of the 412 emergency responders, including 343 New York City firefighters, 16 police officers, 8 emergency medical technicians with private EMS services and 1 fire patrol personnel who did not make it home to their families on Sept. 11, 2001, but instead paid the ultimate sacrifice giving their lives in the line of duty.
Tiemeyer closed the tribute offering thanks to and prayer for the safety of the many first responders who put their lives on the line daily answering the call to serve their community.
