Cumby Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
June 3, 2016 – A lawful traffic stop by Cumby Police Sgt. Charles Walker led to the arrest of Rachel Nicole Guerrero, 28 of Mesquite. During the stop, Officer Walker asked Guerrero to exit the auto. As she stepped out, he noted two open containers of alcohol and also, in plain view, a clear plastic bag containing several bags that contained white power suspected to be cocaine in the driver’s seat. Both driver and occupant were...
Rise in Crude Oil Prices Good News for Commissioners
Hopkins County Commissioners are taking steps to secure crude oil to be used in repair of county roads this summer. According to County Judge Robert Newsom, crude oil prices are finally higher making available the opportunity to purchase crude. The commissioners had been stymied in their search for crude oil due to low prices creating lack of interest on the part of any supplier to make available the needed commodity. Commissioner...
Saltillo ISD Names David Stickels Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Saltillo Independent School District has named David Stickels the lone finalist for Superintendent there. Stickels was chosen from among more than 30 applicants. Stickels has been named as the lone candidate to fill the vacancy created when Kevin Wooley announced his retirement after six years as Superintendent and 32 years in education. Wooley leaves education to become Music Minister at Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church in Lindale....
Another Trio of Contestants for Title of Ms. Hopkins County Sr.
Let’s meet three more contestants for the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant to be held on Saturday June 4, 2016 at 6 pm in the Church of the Nazarene gym at 1300 League Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The pageant is open to ladies age 60 and older, and is a celebration of the talents and contributions of senior women in our community. The winner advances to Ms. Texas Sr. Classic pageant. Joni Hughes, age 75, is the...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. During the meeting, they will look into filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Mayor Floyd Payton, along with conducting regular business. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Joyce Dodd was in Paris last Friday, to meet six of her former coworkers from Cooper ISD. They met at TaMolly’s for a late...
Miller Grove News
By Brandon Darrow Thankfully, this week is a little slower than last. I believe that it is partly because school is now out for the summer and partly because of all of the rain we have received this week. Graduation went smoothly on Friday, May 27. The commencement exercises were held at 7 pm in the new gym with a large crowd on hand. I believe there were 21 graduates this year. Colton McDonald gave the invocation and then Jasmin...
Animals of the Week: Every Animal at the Shelter
by Steven Payne As a result of having reached maximum capacity for both cats and dogs, the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter has chosen to highlight every animal in the shelter in order to stimulate adoption rates and find homes for more animals. “We have limited space here, and we’re about to start using our outside kennels for holding, but we have to get shelters in them first,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch...
Agrilife: Preserving the Harvest
Preserving the Harvest With all the rain we have received lately, gardens are flourishing and produce is already being harvested! Our office has received some phone calls about home food preservation, and I wanted to share some basic information to get you started in the right direction. Organisms that cause food spoilage – molds, yeasts, and bacteria – are present everywhere in the air, soil, and water. Enzymes that may cause...
