Body of 23-Year Old Male Found in Franklin County
The body of a 23-year old man was found near the front porch of a residence on Franklin County Road SW 4430. He died of an apparent gunshot wound, according to Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones. Franklin County Deputies found the body after responding to a 911 call at 11:35 p.m. Thursday. The home owner in the 1400 block of Franklin CR SW 4430 had placed the call. According to Jones, the home owner and another witness are being...
An AgriLife Update By Johanna Hicks
EarthKind Living Expo Many of you are familiar with the EarthKind roses which were developed by Texas A&M University specialists. They are beautiful, disease resistant, drought resistant plants which do very well in our hot, dry climates. I am pleased to announce that the concept has been expanded beyond horticulture to include EarthKind Living – a balanced system using university research proven techniques for quality living,...
Pesticides By Mario Villarino
Handling pesticides requires proper training. Private pesticides users can get approval to purchase restricted pesticide by training, testing and maintaining a private applicator license. Part of the requirement for private applicators is to attend CEU sessions. Every year, the Hopkins County Extension Office offers its annual Private Applicator CEU session at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. For 2016, the session is...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow I’m glad to be back to writing my column this week after a brief break last week. I was actually out of town (or rather out of state) and didn’t have time to submit an article. I took a trip to Nashville, TN by way of spending one night in Memphis on the way. While I was there I got to see several great musicians and singers. Brad Paisley, Lee Brice, Chuck Wicks, Connie Smith, Joe Diffie, Rhonda Vincent, William...
Presentation of New CHRISTUS Health Care Professionals
On Tuesday night healthcare professionals (from left to right) Tiffany Gebel, M.D., Rose Campbell, CP NP-PC, Leah Irving, FNP-C, and Jordan Potts, FNP-C were all celebrated as new employees at CHRISTUS Mother Frances- Sulphur Springs. President Paul Harvey introduced the women and let them tell a little about themselves and their families. Refreshments were provided. dsc_0628 dsc_0595 dsc_0597 dsc_0602 dsc_0606 dsc_0608 dsc_0610...
Animal of the Week: Mrs. Howell
This week’s animal is a female, blue heeler mix named Mrs. Howell. After our initial introduction, Mrs. Howell showed signs of a very sweet nature and lots of curiosity! Mrs. Howell was an owner surrender along with her brother in September. She is believed to be a little over two years old. She has been spayed, had all her shots, and is ready for a new family! Mrs. Howell’s adoption fee is $100. On October 15th, from 11...
“In My Closet” A Partnership of Health Care Foundation and Cross Country Cowboy Church
by Meredith Caddell, Director of the Hopkins County Heath Care Foundation The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation in partnership with Cross Country Cowboy Church announces the Grand Opening of “In My Closet”. Cancer…that dreaded word has plagued so many families in Hopkins County. The end result is the Health Care Foundation and Cross Country Cowboy Church want to find a way to help. The Cross Country Cowboy Church...
Pritchard’s Bonds Increased Following Thursday Hearing
Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court, Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris filed a motion on behalf of the state to hold bonds for Nicole Pritchard as insufficient for the two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance greater than 4-grams and less than 200-grams. She was accused of committing a new offense while out on bond for those two charges. In the hearing, Harris called Officer Joe Scott and Sgt. Mark Estes...
Larry Resendiz
Funeral service for Larry Resendiz, age 33, of Como, will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, with Chris Willis officiating. There will be no formal visitation prior to the service. Mr. Resendiz passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 in Sulphur Springs. He was born January 3, 1983, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Marcos Resendiz and Roseanne (Noah) Spigner. He was a Motorcycle Service Technician and...
