Three Life Sentences Concurrent for Meth Dealer in Franklin County
At noon Thursday, a Franklin County Jury sentenced Scott Everett Shine to three life sentences to run concurrent. Scott Everett Shine was found guilty of three counts of engaging in organized crime in the 8thJudicial District Court in Franklin County Wednesday afternoon. The District Attorney’s office said some call Shine Franklin County’s number one methamphetamine dealer. He is eligible for parole in 30 years. In January, 2016...
Search Continues For Members of ATV Crime Ring
The last arrest was in February but Special Ranger Tony Hurley, Investigator for the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, says he and other law enforcement officers continue to seek one individual regarding the local theft of 11 All-Terrain Vehicles from Nor-Tex Tractor and one other member of the organized crime ring connected to the same type thefts in other areas. Arrests have been made from Seagoville, Texas to Oklahoma and...
Bad Check Pays For 3rd Degree Felony
Timothy Randall Mayo, 45, of Bonham, Texas, was arrested at his residence Wednesday afternoon on a warrant for Theft of Livestock. According to Special Ranger Tony Hurley, Mayo wrote a check to the Sulphur Springs Livestock and Dairy Auction sale barn for a cattle purchase in February, but it turned out to be a worthless check and therefore Mayo committed a 3rd degree felony theft. Hurley arrested Mayo at his Bonham residence and took...
IRS Scammers Change Tactics
The Internal Revenue Service has some advice for taxpayers this April Fool’s Day that may prevent them from being the victim of a tax scam: Don’t be fooled by scammers. Stay safe and be informed. Here are some of the most recent IRS-related scams to be on the lookout for: Scammers Change Tactics. The IRS is receiving new reports of scammers calling under the guise of verifying tax return information over the phone. The latest...
UPRA Spring Rodeo Planned by H C Rodeo Association
The Hopkins County Rodeo Association will put on the 2016 UPRA Spring Rodeo on Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23 at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center arena. Besides true rodeo events, many fun and exciting “community” events are open for the public to enter, including Mutton Bustin’ for youth, Chuck Wagon races, Steer Scrambles for adults and Calf Scrambles for kids. A Boot Scramble for...
Chamber Connection March 31st, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection by Meredith Caddell Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament—April 8th @ SS Country Club…Register NOW! Registration forms are available NOW for the 27th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament that will take place on Friday, April 8th at the beautifully redesigned Sulphur Springs Country Club. If you would like more information, please call 903-885-6515. There are several morning tee times so get your forms...
Plant with Tumors: Crown Gall of Rose
by Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent East Texas is widely known for using roses as focal points in our gardens. After all, roses can play a significant role of any landscape but particularly the Northeast Texas landscapes. Recently, a call from a professional landscaper pointed out a disease new to me in roses: crown galls in roses. This disease is caused by a tumor inducing bacterial that causes a growing...
No Time For Boredom
No Time for Boredom! Opportunities Abound! March flew by so quickly! As I turn the page to April in my calendar, I’m amazed at the number of opportunities for individuals to be involved. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is sponsoring or partnering in many events this spring. We invite you to check out this list and contact us if you are interested in participating! Last call for registration for the 2016 spring series of...
Business History Month: Hampton House Jewelry
Hampton House Jewelry is owned by a husband and wife duo on Main Street near downtown Sulphur Springs. Angela and Wes Hampton have owned several businesses in the past twenty-five years, but believe the jewelry business is their calling. Wes Hampton installed insulation for over thirty years of his life, but always had a deep interest in fossils, gemstones, and prehistoric life. Angela worked in the antique store that was located in...
