Ratcliffe Reconsiders Intelligence Nomination At President’s Request
Incumbent Remains on Primary Ballot, Eligible As Republican Nominee for General Election U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe reconsidered the President’s nomination as Director of Intelligence because the President asked him to, the District 4 representative said in regard to President Donald Trump’s announcement Friday that he has renominating Ratcliffe for Director of National Intelligence. Tweet posted by President on...
Sulphur Springs ISD To Observed Public School Week, March 2-5, 2020
Sulphur Springs Independent School District will observed Texas Public Schools Week with open house activities at different campuses three days this week. Administrators invite parents and the community to visit SSISD schools during Texas Public Schools Week to see what’s going on at their students campuses. The Open House Schedule is listed below: Monday, March 2 — 5-6:30 p.m.Douglass ECLC Head Start 3, Head Start 4, and...
MGISD: Show Heifer That Tested Positive For Rabies Only Shown In San Antonio
The show heifer that tested positive for rabies first showed symptoms of a a respiratory infection after arriving home from the San Antonio show on Feb. 14, the only location the animal had been except the veterinary’s office and home barn, according to Miller Grove ISD Superintendent Steve Johnson. Johnson released the following statement regarding the rabies case along with the Texas Department of Health Services...
2 Women Arrested At Broadway Street Business On Controlled Substance Charge
Police arrested two Dallas area women on controlled substance charges early Sunday morning at a South Broadway Street business. Sulphur Springs police were dispatched just before 6:30 a.m. March 1 to the 1200 block of South Broadway Street, where one person was reportedly passed out in a vehicle and another was suspected to be using narcotics in the store restroom. Rebecca Jane Tanner Upon arrival, one officer reported finding a woman...
Como Man Accused Of Assaulting Pregnant Woman
March 2, 2020 – A 21-year-old Como man was jailed Saturday afternoon at the hospital for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman at their Black Oak Road residence, according to arrest reports. Logan Reed Sevier Hopkins County sheriff’s officers were contacted at 1:23 p.m. Feb. 29, about a woman being beaten up. Deputies responded at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Emergency Room. Cpl. Todd Evans spoke to the victim’s...
Ladonia Man Accused Of Assaulting Ex-Wife During Disturbance At Her Home
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 44-year-old Ladonia man who allegedly assaulted his ex-wife during a disturbance at her Turtle Creek Drive residence Saturday night, Feb. 29, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County emergency dispatchers reportedly received two 911 calls from the residence. At 11:11 p.m. Feb. 29, arguing was heard on the call and someone reportedly stated, “I need someone now,” before hanging up. At...
CTE: Programming Students Practice Problem Solving In Constantly Changing Field
Students are gaining valuable hands-on experience at local businesses, thanks to a practicum offered through the programming and software development endorsement program at Sulphur Springs High School.That experience helps them build resumes, which aid them when they enroll in college and join the workforce. For a few SSHS graduates, the program has reportedly assisted in providing job opportunities as well. The Basics Students...
NETLA Reports Early Tabulations From Saturday’s Hopkins County Junior Livestock Sale Of Champions
NorthEast Texas Livestock Association reported: “Early tabulation for the Hopkins County Junior Livestock Sale of Champions, 133 kids from Hopkins County FFA/4H programs from 7 school districts in the county is $440,000. Thank you to all of the buyers and supporters.” The sale got under way at 1 p.m. Saturday and continued into the afternoon.
Rabid Cow at San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Prompts Warning
The Texas Department of State Health Services is notifying people who visited the cattle barn at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Feb. 11-14 that they may need to be assessed for a possible rabies exposure. A cow in the cattle barn developed rabies and was capable of spreading the virus that causes it during those dates. The solid black cow, a Brangus heifer, was being shown by a student from the Miller Grove ISD in Hopkins...
Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show Steer, Heifer Winners
The second day of the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show concluded with steer and swine exhibitions and showmanship events. In the steer show, students entered 19 projects in six weight classes, with steer ranging from 1,035 pounds to 1,550 pounds. The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Tracey Shackleford; the North Hopkins FFA member also earned the Senior Showmanship award. Shackleford entered a 1,340 pounds steer in...
