Winnsboro Woman Arrested for Theft
After she passed all points of sale with $50 in property not paid for, Juanita Bolyer Bell, 55, of Winnsboro was detained by the retailer’s store security. For her, she has been convicted of at least two other thefts of property charges. Local Law Enforcement took her into custody. Bell is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Theft of Property under $2500 with two or more Previous Convictions. She is being held on a $5,000...
Tira News February 3, 2017
I received word that Steven Vickery passed away on Thursday evening, following a battle with heart problems. Funeral arrangements are pending. A Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to help his family with medical expenses is scheduled for Saturday morning, February 4th, from 8:00 to noon at the Hopkins County Central Fire Station, next to UPS on South Texas Street. Please keep his family in your prayers. Steven’s father, Powell...
Miller Grove News February 3, 2017
With heavy heart this week I must report the recent house fire in the community. Keith and Vicki (Mabe) Lee who live just down the road from me, on FM 2653, came home to their house engulfed in flames Wednesday evening. Several fire trucks were on the scene but they were not able to save the home. A shell is all that is left – the family lost all of their belongings. Their sons, Chance and Chase, have both graduated high...
Agrilife To-Do List by Mario Villarino
February is traditionally our 4-H livestock show month. As our 4-H members are busy working with their projects, activities in the garden remain slow. Many gardeners suffer from “gardening fever” and start getting excited when temperatures warm up a little. I must remind you that our cold weather season has plenty to go before it is over. It is however, important to start thinking about pre-emergent application of herbicides before...
Hand Hygiene is Key! By Johanna Hicks
Hand Hygiene is Key! Tis the season for flu, allergies, and upper respiratory problems! Unfortunately, sometimes these are unavoidable. However, there are some precautions you can take to lessen your chances of infection. These are been well documented, but a reminder never hurts! Proper hand washing is a good health habit that is extremely important in preventing the spread of contagious illnesses, like the flu. Wash your hands...
Fundraiser for Vickery Family is Saturday; Vickery’s Battle with Heart Disease Ended Thursday
According to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders, the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Steven Vickery’s family will take place Saturday 8 a.m. until noon at Fire Station #20, Hopkins County Central Fire Station next to UPS on South Texas Street. Vickery’s life ended Thursday following his battle with heart disease, according to Sanders. Sanders and Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley were to be guests on the...
Early Childhood Specialist Leads PJC-Sulphur Springs Workshop
Area child care employees will have an opportunity on March 25 to learn from a well-respected early childhood education specialist in a workshop at Paris Junior College. The workshop meets Texas Department of Family and Protective Services continuing education. Early childhood specialist Lisa Murphy, M.Ed., founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc., will lead the workshop designed for all child care employees. The training provides...
Buck, Golightly Sign Intent to Play Baseball at Eastfield; Motes Signs for Golf with LeTourneau
Wildcats’ baseball players Mason Buck and Heston Golightly have signed letters of intent to play college baseball for the Eastfield College Harvesters of Mesquite. Both players play outfield and pitch. Both players also play travel ball for Coach Cubby Wilson’s Texas Cubs. Golightly said Coach Wilson introduced him to the Eastfield coaches. Buck met the coaches at the Heat Baseball Academy. Both players tried out....
Ground Breaking For Armorock Polymer Concrete Begins Expansion for Nevada Based Company
Armorock Polymer Concrete chose Texas for their first expansion of the Nevada based Company and Sulphur Springs is the location in Texas. Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation and Armorock Polymer Concrete conducted a ground breaking ceremony at their construction site, 207 Heritage Court in Sulphur Springs Thursday, February 2, 2017. Vince Bussio, President and Chairman of the Board stated that the company is delighted to...
