Lady Cat Softball Lost First Two Games at Wylie Tourney; Play Two Friday
It was a tough day for the Lady Cats’ softball team as they lost their first two games of the season in a Wylie tournament Thursday afternoon (February 28). In their first game of the day, the Lady Cats lost in heartbreaking fashion to The Colony, 3-2. The Lady Cats entered the bottom of the fifth leading 2-1 with The Colony batting. An error allowed the tying and winning runs to score. The Lady Cats managed only 4 hits off The...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Win Sulphur Springs Track Meet
T he Wildcats, Wildcats JV and the Lady Cats’ track teams all came out on top at the Sulphur Springs Track Meet held on a chilly Thursday evening (February 28). Lady Cats first place winners included Sydney Washburn in the 3200-meters and 1600-meters, Aliyah Abron in the long jump and the 400-meter race, Abbi Beggs in the discus, Abbi Baier in the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles and SaDavia Porter in the 100-meter...
Grand Jury Indictments for February, 2019
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 53 indictments in February. Among those indicted were: CARTER, HEVELYN Hevelyn Carter for burglary of a building. (See Story below) Vondrick Deshawn Gomes for three counts of burglary of a building. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum says he does not like thieves so he was pleased when a Fort Worth man and a woman were arrested shortly after a Como convenience store was burglarized. Sheriff Tatum...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 20-26, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 20, 2019 to February 26, 2019 include: February 20th Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Alba, at approximately 8:21 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:14 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass....
Linda Marlene Clayton Hines
Linda Marlene Clayton Hines of Commerce, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, in Sun City West, Arizona, at the Banner Del E. Hospital. Linda was born November 7, 1955. The daughter of James and Lena Mae Clayton. She attended school in Commerce, Texas and married Elmar Hines Sr. on May 21, 1971 in Hopkins County. Together with her husband she had four children, and often would take on the responsibility of raising her...
Two Local Men Arrested for Burglary of Motor Vehicle
When Sulphur Springs Police responded to a call at apartments on West Industrial Drive, they found a group of male subjects wearing all black inside a parked vehicle with the doors open. The subjects ran away when the officers approached. Told to stop, Jakwavian Goodson, 22, and a second individual, both of Sulphur Springs continued running through several backyards, jumping several fences. Officers continued the chase until Goodson...
Hearts of Life Presents CeCe for Adoption
Meet CeCe! CeCe is a 3 year-old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix. He is a very loving, very playful, and very big pup! He is always happy to see you and loves giving big hugs! His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact us by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], Petfinder.com or Facebook.com/heartsoflife.
Cipoletta Said the Difference was Patience; Wildcats Face Highland Park Friday in Regional Tournament
In their 56-44 win over Lufkin Tuesday night (February 26), the Wildcats’ basketball team trailed the Panthers at the half, 18-16. The second half was a different story as the Wildcats outscored Lufkin, 40-26. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the difference was patience. He said in the first half, the Wildcats were trying to create their own shot opportunities and were working too hard to score. During halftime,...
