Miller Grove News April 22, 2016
by Brandon Darrow I guess the biggest news I have this week is the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Miller Grove Elementary addition. Of course with all of the rain in the forcast everyone was worried that it wouldn’t be dry enough to conduct any type of ceremony outside, but good fortune prevailed and the weather couldn’t have been better. People began to gather in the front yard of the school around 11:45 am. By noon there was...
Bankhead Highway 100th Anniversary
Today, April 21, the Bankhead Highway Centennial Celebration stopped at Celebration Plaza to showcase their selection of classic automobiles and to interact with the people of Hopkins County. Roughly 50 to 60 cars from 1919 through 1933 were involved in the celebration. The showcase was part of a celebration for the 100th Anniversary of the Bankhead Highway. The Bankhead Highway Centennial Celebration left Texarkana, TX at 8 a.m. and...
Law Enforcement Association Endorses Glass For City Council
Members of the Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association have officially endorsed Emily Glass’ campaign for re-election to the Sulphur Springs City Council. Emily is running for Place 5 on the council. “We stand behind Emily Glass for City Council based upon her integrity, honesty, and the ideas that she promoted here throughout her tenure,” said Dennis Findley with the HCLEA. “We look forward to everybody...
Area Track Meet For Wildcats and Lady Cats
The Area Track Meet for Wildcats and Lady Cats begins today at Whitehouse. It pits district qualifiers from our district against the East Texas district down south. Running events take place at 2 p.m. today with field events schedule for tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. For the Wildcats, Jacob Gatewood will be running both the 1600-meters and 3200-meters. He was second in both at district. The Wildcats 4 X 100-meter relay team of...
Miller Grove ISD Breaks Ground for New Elementary Building
Miller Grove School board members along with three (3) past board members, all MG alumnus who grad from 1936-2001, broke ground for a new elementary facility for the school district. Several elementary classes and students lined up around the flagpole area along with Superintendent of Miller Grove Schools Steve Johnson, Elementary Principal Ms. Jamie Fox, community and county dignitaries, elect officials and Chamber of Commerce CEO...
Woman, Child Injured; Man Arrested
Robert Jay Aaron, 27, was arrested Wednesday night for Assault and Family Violence and Injury to a Child. Both of the charges are third degree felonies. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call from a third party complainant in reference to a possible assault at an FM 3505 residence in Hopkins County. Upon arrival, deputies observed the other party involved sitting with her child in a vehicle outside the residence....
Wanted Man’s Luck Breaks Down On Highway 11
A short-lived vehicle chase on Highway 11 in Como, Texas resulted in an arrest on Wednesday afternoon. Oscar Garcia, Jr., 37, of Sulphur Springs was arrested on multiple warrants as well as for Evading Arrest and Detention with a Vehicle. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Officers responded to a call in Como involving a subject threatening another person. While in the area, Sergeant Sheets located a maroon Ford F-150 in the parking lot...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Open House April 28
While students at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center have been enjoying the new facility since the beginning of the spring semester in January, the community is now invited to stop by for a tour. An Open House will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at the center, located at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs, just north of I-30. What used to be the former Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company is...
Dairy Fest Board “Udderances”; Fest Activities June 11-18
Udderances (by Hopkins County Dairy Board) April 2016 “Looking Forward to Hot Weather and Cool Moo-sic”. The Hopkins County Dairy Festival plans are proceeding now, with much more to follow. The dates for Dairy Fest are Friday, June 11 thru Saturday, June 18. The first weekend consists of the hot air balloons, the parade, the milking contest, and the Jr. Dairy Show, plus the World Famous Ice Cream Freeze-Off! The Milk Run is on...
