Obscured License Plate Leads to Arrest
Signs of criminal activity were evident to the Texas DPS Trooper when he stopped a 2014 Chrysler 200 on I-30 at the 131 mile marker. Inside the vehicle, the trooper found approximately 19 lbs of marijuana, 2300-grams of THC in e-cig cartridges, and approximately 600-grams of prescription codeine. The trooper initiated the traffic stop when the vehicle passed his stationary position. The vehicle had an obscured license plate and,...
TxDOT Plans Work on Highway 11 From Como to Winnsboro
TxDOT has announced work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Nov. 19, 2018. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Cinch Rodeo Finals Royalty Invites You to Exciting Rodeo Action Through Sat. Nov. 17
Rodeo Queen Bobbi Loran from Archer County, Texas has traveled to dozens of counties in seven states, making 121 rodeo appearances during her tenure as Miss UPRA 2018. That doesn’t count ribbon cuttings and parades she has been asked to attend! This redhead is now attending Mid Western State University majoring in Business Marketing, but does not plan to give up her horses anytime soon. She will crown the 2019 Miss UPRA during...
Text-to-9-1-1 Available in Hopkins County
After several months of network provisioning, testing and training, Text-to-9-1-1 is now available in every primary Public Safety Answering Point in the northeast Texas area, according to David Ray, Communications Administrator for the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. The service is driven by Ark-Tex Council of Governments. Texas Counties in the Ark-Tex Council of Governments including Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins,...
Tira News: Nov. 16, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Mark your calendars for the Tira Community Christmas Party. It is scheduled for Saturday, December 8th , at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Brisket will be provided and residents are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. Also, we will be collecting regular sized canned goods for the Community Food Pantry. Make plans to come enjoy a time of visiting withyour neighbors. We are expecting Santa to drop in to visit with...
Impaired Driving: A Deadly Danger at Thanksgiving By Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have joined forces this Thanksgiving holiday to remind drivers that whether under the influence of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol, any form of impaired driving is deadly and dangerous — and illegal. The message is clear: If You...
The Many Reasons to be Thankful By Mario Villarino
As I was looking back at 2018, I was reflecting as how much the year changed during it evolvement. As we started with a mostly drought season, we pass thru an “Army-worm October” into a flooded season to end on a cold winter spell. This year could not be anything different almost every month. One thing in common is the impact of the weather into our hay production. Traditionally, our pastures can support our livestock with hay...
NETBIO Anniversary Sale Marks 20th Year
The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated a milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) observed its 20th year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon, a board of director’s meeting and a preconditioned calf and yearling sale. The organization was launched in 1998 by a group...
