July and August-Hot News! By Johanna Hicks
July and August – Hot News! By the time this column goes to print, the 2017 “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” will be in the history books. Forty-two children in grades 1 thru 4 took part in the 3-week summer day camp which featured a variety of experiences from hands-on food preparation to logging a combined 24,990 minutes (equaling 1,249.5 miles) of physical activity. Fire safety, water and sun safety, bullying, and weather safety...
Comparison of Herbicides By Mario Villarino
Recently I got a request from one of our producers related to herbicide applications and the role of generic products today. After asking several questions related to the topic, I came to the conclusion that cost per application was the main concern. According to F. Menalled, MSU Extension Service Cropland Weed Specialist there has been a proliferation of generic herbicides, look-alike products with different commercial names but the...
Affiliated Driving Class Well Attended at Seniors Center
15 people took advantage of the Affiliated Driving Class at the Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, June 29th. Henry Barber, Instructor gives an interesting class that is good for Ticket Dismissal or a 10% Discount on your Liability Insurance. The discount is good for 3 years. The next class will be held in the Fall. Everyone is welcome to take the class. It is not just for Senior Citizens. Contact Karon Weatherman, Director,...
Tira News June 30, 2017
Mick and Linda Petty, Rick and Judy Petty, and Ken and Suzi Chapman traveled last week to Lake Tahoe, California and spent 3 days there, and then one day in Reno, Nevada. Activities included zip lining for the guys, a visit to the Donner Memorial State Park and Museum, sightseeing, a visit to Virginia City and some gambling. Linda said they all had a great time and saw some really beautiful country. Regina Payton shared this report....
Indictments Handed Down Wednesday, June 28, 2017
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 47 indictments during their June session Wednesday, June 28, 2017. A variety of charges were involved including Aggravated Assault, Tamper Fabricate Evidence, Theft of a Firearm, Burglary of a Habitation, and others. Several arrests are pending but the indictments for those previously arrested include: Paige Spencer Whitworth was indicted for Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House with a Weapon....
Civic Center Issues Statement Regarding Tuesday’s Trustee Escape
On Tuesday, June 27th, around 8:00 a.m., a trustee escaped the custody of Civic Center staff in a premeditated and planned escape. Thanks to efforts of local and state law enforcement agencies, the inmate was apprehended less than twelve hours later and is back in custody. Through various social media outlets, some members of our community have expressed concern and dissatisfaction with our county’s trustee program. As the department...
SSISD Board Approves Personnel Changes in Special Session
A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held on Thursday, June 29, 2017. PERSONNEL Resignations Jennifer Harrington Head Start 3 Teacher ECLC Tammi Humphries Kindergarten Teacher ECLC LaWanda Losey Grade 2 Teacher Travis Taryn Dungan Technology Aide SS Elementary Gregory Reed Grade 4 Teacher SS Elementary Colby Smith ELAR...
3 Summer Quick Trips
By Savannah Owens Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have time to take a long and expensive vacation. Stay-cations can be fun-until you run into your neighbors at the grocery store and get talked into helping them with yard work…The perfect solution?A weekend road-trip! Idea #1 Leave on Friday around 10:00 am, and head to Waco, its about a 3 hour drive-stop by the Dr. Pepper Museum and the Texas Ranger Hall of...
7-on-7 Benefits Players and Coaches
As the Wildcats’ football offensive coordinator, Matt Young finds a lot to like about 7 on 7. The Wildcats played fourteen games during May and June. Coach Young says the players develop camaraderie. He says when its’ 120 degrees on the turf, players that go through that together can’t help but get closer. Coach Young says Wildcats players learn how to communicate. He says unlike other teams that use dads or former...
