Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 1-7, 2017
March 1st Deputies were dispatched to a location on FM 515 in Yantis at 9:02 a.m. regarding a theft. The complainant reported that an unknown person had stolen a pallet of shingles from his property valued over $1000.00. The investigation is continuing. At 2:12 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2231 in Mineola. March 2nd At 12:57 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 779/CR 2983 in Alba. Deputies were dispatched to ETMC in Quitman at...
PJC hosts Scholarship Donor and Recipient Celebration Banquet
Paris Junior College brought scholarship donors and recipients together recently at a banquet in the PJC ballroom. The dinner offered an opportunity for students and donors to interact with each other. “If it were not for you, our students would not be here tonight and many of them would not be attending college here at PJC,” Dr. Pam Anglin said as she addressed the donors at the dinner. Dr. Anglin continued: “I want...
Instructional Technology for SSISD Teachers and Students Continues Expansion
Instructional Technology for teachers and students has been expanding in the SSISD and will continue to impact teacher training and student learning. John Bimmerle, who works with SSMS Secondary Instructional Technology, introduced the work of the three member team during a recent Sulphur Springs School Board meeting. The introduction video is found here. The Instruction Technology team also includes Mackenzie Cross, Elementary, and...
Como Man Arrested for Prohibited Sexual Conduct
Seven counts of Prohibited Sexual Conduct charges have been filed against David Allen Woolverton, 35. Woolverton, of Como is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $20,000 bond for each charge. The conduct with a family member began in 2011 and has continued until the arrest. Currently, Woolverton has been charged with one count for each year, but, according to the arrest report, the activity has numbered 50 or more...
Sulphur Bluff Golf Takes First at Clarksville Meet
The Sulphur Bluff Golf Team took first place in a four team meet in Clarksville this week. Kaleb Brown took the top spot for the third week in a row, shooting a 72 to win the tournament. Aaron Swanson came away with 3rd place, shooting a 100.
Miller Grove News March 10, 2017
Weather has been improving and everything has started to green up. The trees are starting to put on leaves, flowers are beginning to bloom, grass is getting thick and turning a bright green color, and the vegetables in the garden are starting to perk up. The few rains we have received have done a world of good. I was even proud to get to mow the yard the other day but I know that feeling will wear off as we move into summer....
Tira News March 10, 2017
by Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Floyd Payton. He passed away Sunday and his funeral was held at the Tira Methodist Church on Wednesday, under the direction of Murray-Orwosky funeral home. Floyd and Martha have been very active in the church and community. Floyd was the president of the Tira Cemetery Association for many years, as well as Mayor of Tira up until about a year ago. Please remember the family...
Wildcats Are 1-1 in Grayson County Classic
Runs were plentiful as the Wildcats’ baseball team split their first two games in the Grayson County Classic Thursday. The Wildcats outscored Sanger, 13-9 and then came out on the short end of a 17-5 loss to Cedar Hill. Both games were played in Sherman. In the opener, Sanger opened the game with 5 runs on 6 hits. The Wildcats managed one first inning run as Triston McCormick singled in Kaden Argenbright who had singled....
Soil pH By Mario Villarino
As temperatures start warming up, ranchers and farmers start planning crops and crop cycles for the summer season. A very important part of the planning process should include soil testing to determine current soil conditions before planting. According to Dr. Redmon, Texas A&M AgriLife Soil Scientist, various environmental, climatic, and cultural factors can affect formation of acid soils. The most common factors are: Parent...
