Saltillo Woman Arrested For Possession of Meth and Marijuana at Roadside Park
Hopkins County Deputies observed a vehicle parked at the roadside park on Highway 67 and found the driver of the auto, Ashley Suzanne McGill, 39, of Saltillo exhibiting signs of nervousness—quivering lips and shaky hands—as they began a conversation with her. She told the deputy that she did not have anything illegal in the vehicle. However, when asked to exit the vehicle, she handed the officer two marijuana cigarettes, a small...
A Father and 1-Year Old Child Test Positive for Meth and Marijuana
An investigation by Child Protective Services regarding a 1-year old child that tested positive for methamphetamine has led to the arrest of the child’s father, Brett William Owsley, 27, of Sulphur Springs. Both Owsley and the child tested positive for meth and marijuana. Special Crimes Unit assisted in the investigation and arrested Owsley at the corner of Church and Houston Streets Thursday morning. Owsley is in Hopkins County Jail...
Local AMBUS Already Serving In Preparation for Hurricane Harvey
Hopkins County EMS AMBUS and the six paramedics that have been deployed to South Texas in preparation for Hurricane Harvey have already begun work in Victoria, Texas, where team members moved eight patients from a long term nursing facility. The AMBUS and crew are now on their way to Corpus Christi. The AMBUS and crew traveled to San Antonio where they joined two AMBUSes stationed in Dallas and two stationed in San Antonio. (See...
Edith Valerie Moore
Edith Valerie Moore went to be with her heavenly father on August 21, 2017. Valerie passed away at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. She was 94 years old. She had been a resident of Rock Creek Health and Rehab in Sulphur Springs, TX. Valerie was born August 13, 1923 in Mt. Vernon, TX to Joe and Vida Streacher Blount. She married Bascom Garner September 17, 1940 and Paul Moore November 19, 1960. They all preceded her in...
Tira News August 25, 2017
By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will meet at the Tira Community Center for the regular quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Robert and Yvonne Weir’s daughter, Destri, and her family, Eben, Nicholaas, Mena, and Emmy spent the weekend visiting with them. On Saturday, the all went to Dacy and Mike Campbell’s home in Caddo Mills for Eli’s 7th birthday. Yvonne...
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale By Mario Villarino
This week, several reports of crape myrtle bark scale has been reported by concerned citizens of our county. According to Dr. Mike Merchant, Crape myrtle bark scale is a a relatively new insect pest is troubling crape myrtle in north Texas cities and backyards. Although an official name has yet to be given, this insect is thought to be an exotic pest that has somehow found its way to north Texas. In the genus Eriococcus, the scale...
“School is Back! Be Sure to Fight Bac!” By Johanna Hicks
School is Back! Be Sure to Fight Bac! Now that students are back in school and many parents will be packing lunches, it’s time to fight bac – bacteria, that is! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is here to provide some food safety tips that everyone should know. Of course, the obvious factor is to be sure kitchen surfaces and utensils are clean when preparing foods. When preparing school lunches, keep in mind that the food is left at...
Friday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 87; Low: 71; Wind: East 5-10 mph
Ronnie Roy Ramsey
Ronnie Roy Ramsey, age 47, of Point, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Ronnie was born on September 21, 1969, in Ft. Worth, to Russell Edward and Rebecca Sue Robbins Ramsey. He had a son, Riley Roy Ramsey whom he loved very much. He was a very hard worker all of his life. The last job he held was in new home construction as a carpenter. Survivors include: Sisters: Ronda Ramsey of Ft. Wayne, IN and...
Shirrl Lynn Hollock
Shirrl Lynn Hollock, age 61, of Emory, passed away unexpectedly at her home, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Shirrl was born on December 29, 1960, in Dallas, to Jesse Edward and Sarah Lula Pearl Ivy-Simms Hollock. She worked as a private investigator for a Dallas based company. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she will be missed. Survivors include: Daughter: Sarah Steele (Charles) of Sulphur Springs; Son: John Ross Hollock...
