SSHS Band Earns Sweepstakes
For the third straight year, the Wildcats’ band earned sweepstakes. Only the Wildcats’ band and Pine Tree in Class 5A earned sweepstakes at the UIL Contest last Thursday featuring a concert on stage and site reading. The band also earned the highest score of first division, or 1, in marching during the fall. Wildcats Band Director Charles McCauley said when it comes time to perform, his kids show up and do well. He said...
Tampering with Evidence; Swallowing Marijuana
A Cumby Police officer assisted by a Hopkins County Deputy made traffic stop near the 113-mile marker on I-30 Sunday evening around 7 p.m. The odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle was quickly recognized by the Cumby officer. During a probable cause search, Grace Elizebeth Diana Jones, 25, was found to have a small amount of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana on her tongue. The Cumby officer asked her to open her...
Evans Fulfills Boyhood Dream; Will Not Seek Re-election
Hopkins County Commissioner Precinct 4, Danny Evans announced Monday, April 17, 2017 that he will not seek re-election for a 5th term. Evans was sworn in as commissioner for the first time in January, 2003. His current term ends when a newly elected commissioner is sworn in January 1, 2019. His time as commissioner fulfilled a childhood dream. Most recently, Evans was the catalyst for conversation between Hopkins County Commissioners...
Cumby Police Serve Warrant; Find Meth
When Cumby Police served a felony warrant Thursday, they found Jesse Eugene Dafft, 56, lying in bed in the back bedroom of his Park Street residence. In plain view was a pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine. A probable cause search of the residence revealed a bag containing a crystal like substance located inside a container in the living area and an additional glass pipe. With Dafft, was Jo Lynn Putman, 53, who also lived at...
Two Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance in Drug Free Zone
When walking on a state highway, city street, county road or lane, remember to walk facing traffic. It’s been the law for years. However, those unaware or forgetful may find it leads to an encounter with law enforcement. Shaquille Oshae Relford, 23, of Como and Tyreek Treyvon Cork, 18, of Sulphur Springs were walking on the wrong side of the street in the 300 block of WA Street in Sulphur Springs around 4:24 p.m. Thursday. A Sulphur...
Tira News, April 14, 2017
by Jan Vaughn Regina Payton is spending a few days visiting her mom, Martha Payton. Rylan Joslin, son of Landon and Laiken Joslin, celebrated his 5th birthday over the weekend. He enjoyed having a friend over to spend Saturday afternoon and night with him. They roasted hotdogs and had a cookie cake that evening. On Sunday afternoon, Rylan was honored with a birthday party at the Tira Community Center. Several friends and family...
Tennis Anyone? CAN-HELP Annual Fundraiser
Shanna Martin, Director at CaNHelp in Sulphur Springs is holding the third annual “Play it Forward” Tennis Tournament as a fundraiser for the myriad community services offered through the local agency. The benefit tournament will take place on Saturday May 6 at the SSHS Tennis complex. All ages can play. It will be set up in a round robin style with doubles play. Registration is $20 per player by April 17, or $25...
