Hopkins County Interdiction Arrests Two
Hopkins County Interdiction Officer Zack Poindexter and his K-9 partner Chiv arrested two when approximately 5-kilos of illegal drugs were found in the console of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. According to Tatum, the DEA will continue the investigation of the transport of the illegal substance.
Miller Grove FFA Skills Team Presents Shop-Made Battering Ram to Rockwall Police SWAT Unit
The Miller Grove FFA Skills Team was happy to assist a community need by building a piece of equipment for an area law enforcement organization. Ag teacher and FFA sponsor Jeffery Gatlin let the students know how their skills could be used in a beneficial way by creating a battering ram for use by a SWAT team in rescue and apprehension. It was built to size, weight and balance specifications using scrap metal on hand and simple welds....
Hearts of Life Presents Rufus for Adoption
Rufus is still searching for his forever home! Rufus will celebrate his 2nd birthday in April. He is still a typical puppy and everything that comes with it! He is the perfect age to be trained for your lifestyle. Rufus’s brother was adopted to a great home so now it’s his turn. His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by...
Tira News January 25th, 2019
By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will have a called meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the water damage and needed repairs at the Community Center. Also on the agenda will be a discussion about property insurance. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Evelyn Horne went to the Ft. Worth Stock Show and the stockyards this past weekend, with a friend of hers from Navasota. They attended the...
Loving Your Heart – for the Health of it By Johanna Hicks
While February is best known for Valentine’s Day, did you know that it is also American Heart Month? This February, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recommends giving your heart love, too, by being aware of heart problems and the steps you can take to prevent them. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)...
Cumby Trojans Robotics Team Hosts State, National VEX Qualifying Event
Coach Lee Gifford looks on as Ken Chapin and Kadden Cota prepare for competition On Saturday January 26, 2019 the World Champ Cumby ISD Robotics team will host a qualifying event for other Texas high school teams. About 20 teams from nearby and across the state who compete in the VEX Robotic Program competitions will arrive at Cumby High School for the day-long qualifier. Matches will begin at 9am, and spectators are welcome to attend...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department Purchases New Transport Van With Interdiction and Commissary Sales Monies
Corporal Zack Poindexter and K-9 Chiv Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department has purchased a new transport van with proceeds received through the interdiction program. The interdiction effort now operated by Corporal Zack Poindexter and his K-9 Chiv was started when Sheriff Lewis Tatum took office in 2017, with now retired Lt. Harry Washington, as the Deputy who led the program. The van will be up fitted with funds from the Jail...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Behind the Mask
BEHIND MASK Working behind the welding mask is Martin “Bull” Bullington of Neylandville. Martin is a second semester pipe welding student in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding program.
