Como-Picktons Students’ Projects to be Auctioned in Scholarship Fundraiser
As a part of the Como Crawfish Festival, the Como-Pickton FFA and SkillsUSA students have designed and constructed projects that will be used to raise money for the Clay Evans Memorial Scholarship for Como-Pickton Seniors. The event, on CR 2337 just off FM 69 (follow the signs) is set for April 16th, 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. A patio fire pit built by River Thomas and Brayden Densmore will be raffled for the scholarship fund. Tickets are...
Gatewood, Taylor Qualify for Area; More Results Coming in Thursday
One Wildcat and a Lady Cat qualified for the Area Track Meet next week in Whitehouse on the first day of the District Track Meet in Pine Tree Wednesday. Jacob Gatewood finished second in the 3200-meter run with a time of 10:07.41. Imani Taylor won the long jump with a leap of 17.07 ¾. Wildcats and Lady Cats’ track teams are competing in the District Tract Meet in Pine Tree Wednesday and Thursday. In the 3200 meter run Wednesday,...
Big Discounts for the Big Apple & Bermuda
Well we promised you one travel deal each week, but we already have another before the week is out. If you are looking for a great deal on a cruise going to Bermuda, then this is the best we have found!! The Norwegian Breakaway ship cruises out of New York City to Bermuda, and the best deal we found today is to travel in August of this year. We have been to Bermuda a couple of times (once on a cruise, and once direct...
Burglary Suspect Flees, But Cannot Hide
Darien Tre Sims, 23, was arrested Wednesday morning on a charge for Burglary of a Habitation. Sulphur Springs Police Department officers responded to a residential burglary on the 600 block of Houston Street where they learned that the resident had observed subjects inside of her home before the subjects fled the scene. Officers located Sims walking around the 500 block of Connally Street. The victim identified Sims as a suspect. Sims...
Assault on County Road Leads to Arrest
Nathaniel Ryan Lisenbee, 26, was arrested Wednesday night on a charge for Assault/Family Violence by Impeding Airway. Lisenbee also had two outstanding warrants for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and Driving with an Invalid License. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4761 in reference to an assault report. Upon arrival, arresting officers met with a victim where it was found that Lisenbee...
SSPD Makes Arrest Shortly After Burglary Reported
Carae Martez Williams, 21, a Calvert Street resident, is in Hopkins County Jail following his arrest Wednesday morning burglary of a habitation and for possession of a firearm by a felon. The resident at 621 Houston Street called Sulphur Springs Police Wednesday morning to report a man in her home looking for a weapon. She said the man was wearing a camo jacket. As SSPD approached the residence, Officer Miller spotted a subject that...
Saltillo FCCLA Team Bring Home Medals From State Meet
Saltillo FCCLA students competed in the State FCCLA meeting last weekend in Dallas. The team brought home 12 Gold and two (2) Silver medals.
Cumby High School Robotics Teams Wins Nationals
The Cumby High School Robotics competed at the National Robotics Meet on April 7-9 at Council Bluffs, Iowa and won first in the nation. Eight students competed, including Landon Mabe, Preston Salinas, Brent Brewer, Jacob Simonek, Hannah Jarvis, Presley Clampitt, Jesslin Bond, and Lacy Jacobs. “Nationals was pretty amazing, especially since we’re all best friends,” Robotics student Hannah Jarvis said. “Three of...
Animal of the Week: Heidi
Heidi is a two to three year old boxer mix that was brought into the Animal Shelter after she began following a cyclist down the road two weeks ago. “She followed some guy riding his bike down to the police station and he got concerned so he called the police,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “They brought her in a couple of Sunday’s ago. Nobody has claimed her or said anything about missing her, so...
