Morgan, Busby Named Top Seniors At Como-Pickton High
May14

Morgan, Busby Named Top Seniors At Como-Pickton High

Como-Pickton High School recently announced it’s top seniors. Kaitlyn Morgan is the the valedictorian and Lexi Busby as salutatorian of the 2021 CPHS Senior Class, which includes 47 students. Both achieved a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Valedictorian Kaitlyn Morgan, daughter of Randy and Amanda Morgan of Como, has attended Como-Pickton CISD all 14 years of her formative education. Como-Pickton High School Senior Class...

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Texas Workforce Commission Warns of Fake Social Media Sites, Imposter Emails
May14

Texas Workforce Commission Warns of Fake Social Media Sites, Imposter Emails

Texas Workforce Commission News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission is warning Texans about cleverly designed fake social media sites and imposter emails designed to look like they come from the agency, but which are really scams seeking to enable thieves to steal Texans’ identities. Texans seeking unemployment benefits are warned not to send any personally identifiable information or transact any business except...

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3 Women Sentenced In District Court This Week
May14

3 Women Sentenced In District Court This Week

Three women were sentenced in the 8th Judicial District Court this week, one on an aggravated assault of a peace officer charge and two on controlled substance charges, according to the district attorney’s office. A Cumby man was also taken into custody in district court Wednesday for bond forfeiture. Megan Michelle Smith (HCSO jail photo) Megan Michelle Smith was sentenced Monday on an aggravated assault of a peace officer...

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Lancaster Man Compounds Troubles By Attempting To Destroy Contraband, Hide Crack Cocaine In A Body Cavity
May13

Lancaster Man Compounds Troubles By Attempting To Destroy Contraband, Hide Crack Cocaine In A Body Cavity

A Lancaster man arrested for having drug paraphernalia compounded his troubles early Wednesday morning by trying to destroy on item of contraband and attempting to hide crack cocaine in a body cavity. No HCSO photo available at 8:30 p.m. May 13, 2021, for Denise Louden Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite and Deputy Zack Horne responded on Interstate 30 west to what was reported as a reckless driver. Deputies...

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Wanted Rockwall Man, Quinlan Woman Arrested On Controlled Substance And Firearm Charges
May13

Wanted Rockwall Man, Quinlan Woman Arrested On Controlled Substance And Firearm Charges

A wanted Rockwall man and 35-year-old Quinlan woman were arrested on controlled substance and firearm charges late Wednesday morning, according to arrest reports. Brian Lee Lawson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bobby Osornio initiated a traffic stop at 10:24 a.m. May 12, 2021, on a black Ford Expedition after a license plate check showed the vehicle’s registration to have expired in December of...

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SBOE Now Accepting Nominations For The 2021 Heroes For Children Award
May13

SBOE Now Accepting Nominations For The 2021 Heroes For Children Award

Heroes For Children Nominations News Release AUSTIN, Texas – May 13, 2021 – Each school day, thousands of Texans volunteer their time in the state’s more than 8,800 public schools. Please take the opportunity to recognize the contributions of your local volunteers by nominating them for the State Board of Education’s (SBOE) Heroes for Children Award. The award recognizes the many outstanding volunteers whose effort and excellence in...

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Tira News – May 13, 2021: Residents Enjoyed Mother’s Day With Family, Friends
May13

Tira News – May 13, 2021: Residents Enjoyed Mother’s Day With Family, Friends

By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the families of Wanda Clayton and Terry Runyan. Wanda was buried on May 8, and Terry was buried on May 11, in the Tira Cemetery. Please remember these families in your prayers. Tira city limit sign Nicolas Esterhuyse, grandson of Robert and Yvonne Weir, celebrated his 5th birthday Sunday the 2nd at his home, with his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Yvonne Weir and Brenda Allen...

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Bessonett And Resendiz Named Top Miller Grove High School 2021 Graduates
May13

Bessonett And Resendiz Named Top Miller Grove High School 2021 Graduates

Jorja Bessonett has been named the valedictorian and Andrea Resendiz the salutatorian of the Miller Grove High School Graduating Class of 2021, MGISD announced earlier this week. Jorja Bessonett Bessonett achieved the top ranking in the senior class with an overall 102.06 grade point average. She is the daughter of Bill and Cherrie Bessonett and the granddaughter of Glen and Carolyn George and Susie and Mike Bessonett. She has an...

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Top Miller Grove 8th Graders Announced
May13

Top Miller Grove 8th Graders Announced

Miller Grove ISD this week announced Gabe Hayden and Emma Knight as this year’s top Miller Grove 8th graders. Gabe Hayden Hayden is the 2021 Miller Grove 8th Grade class valedictorian, an honor he earned with an overall grade point average of 93.71. He is the son of Jimmi and Marcella Hayden of Miller Grove and has six siblings, Kavan Smith, Ashley Hayden, Heather Melton, Chandra Hayden, Melanie Hayden, and Jessica Linex. He has...

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2 Miller Grove Junior High Robotics Teams Advance To Global Contest
May13

2 Miller Grove Junior High Robotics Teams Advance To Global Contest

 Two Miller Grove Junior High Robotics Teams have advancing to the Global VEX Robotics Competition, while the Grove’s high school team competed in their second state robotics tournament this year. Miller Grove ISD robotics teams (Photo courtesy MGISD) The MGISD teams compete in VEX Robotics Competitions featuring competitors from schools ranging in size from 1A to 6A, as well as home school teams. The Junior High and...

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