Emory Woman Jailed For Suspected DWI On Substance Other Than Alcohol
A 28-year-old Emory woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after reportedly crashing her vehicle off FM 275 Wednesday morning. She allegedly admitted to smoking marijuana prior to driving, but denied using any other substances for 11 months, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County sheriff‘s deputies, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, and Hopkins County and Miller Grove firefighters were dispatched at 6:45 a.m. Feb. 19 to a one-vehicle crash on FM 275, south of FM 1567.
Deputies arrived and advised the responding trooper that although no alcohol was detected on the driver, the woman with the vehicle appeared to be intoxicated or impaired, the trooper alleged in arrest reports. The woman claimed to have been driving from Tawakoni to Emory at about 1:30 a.m. when she crashed.
The trooper reported finding a blue Jeep sport utility vehicle resting in the south bar ditch, where it appeared to have crashed. The woman identified as the driver reportedly told officials she swerved and possibly braked to avoid an animal. She said she didn’t have a cell phone and was unable to call 911 so she waited on the side of the road until someone else did, the trooper alleged in arrest reports.
“I noticed she was talking at an extremely rapid pace. she was speaking so fast that I could not understand some of her statements. She could not offer a reasonable answer as to why she was driving this direction from Tawakoni toward Emory,” the trooper wrote in arrest reports.
When asked, the Emory woman reportedly denied being sick or injured, but did indicate she was cold. Thus, she and the officer moved to a heated patrol vehicle so she could warm up.
“I told her she appeared to be high on methamphetamine. She told me she had been clean off of methamphetamine for almost 11 months. She told me that she smoked marijuana in Tawakoni before driving and crashing. She said she had not smoked marijuana, drank alcohol, or consumed any intoxicants since she crashed,” the trooper wrote in arrest reports.
Field sobriety tests were administered to the woman, who the trooper alleged had “extremely small pupils even though it was cloudy and about 7:30 AM.” During a walk and turn test, the woman allegedly missed the heal-to-toe part of the exercise, stopped walking, conducted an improper turn and took the wrong number of second steps. She allegedly exhibited short term memory loss, stopping and asking how to do the turn, the trooper alleged.
The troopers, in reports, stated that he observed no skid or brake marks at the crash site to indicate the driver of the vehicle might have conducted an evasive technique prior to or causing the crash.
It appeared, the troop alleged in arrest reports, he woman “simply drove off of the road, the first indicator of an impaired driver (vehicle in motion).” She allegedly told the trooper that she had smoked marijuana prior to driving and that she hadn’t smoked in 11 months,
The woman gave a breath sample, which had a result of 0.00, and consented to have a sample of her blood drawn at the hospital for analysis. Based on his Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement certification training and prior experience, the trooper determined “it was more likely” the woman had conducted the offense of DWI and took her to jail on the charge, according to arrest reports.
The 28-year-old Emory woman was released from Hopkins County jail Thursday morning, Feb. 20. Her bond was set at $1,000 on the DWI charge, according to jail reports.
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SSHS Treated For Bed Bugs
An exterminator treated Sulphur Springs High School Monday for bed bugs, according to Sulphur Springs Independent School District Superintendent Michael Lamb. There have been no findings at any other district campuses.
When the potential problem was noted in limited areas at the school, the plant operations director was contacted.
The areas were isolated and Terminix contacted.
“Terminix was brought in Monday. It was not in my places. Those areas have been quarantined and treated. The Terminix guy visited with staff about it,” Lamb said.
The library and one other area were shut down. Furniture was removed, not necessarily because bed bugs were found on the items, but because the items were identified as as places bed bugs could potentially be, according to the superintendent.
The exterminator, according to Lamb, said bed bugs are a widespread problem in the area and across the state at the moment. He also described the issue so that staff would be aware of it and what to watch for.
Lamb said bed bugs can be spread in much the same way as a head lice infestation. Bed bugs can enter the school on book bags, clothes or individuals, then like lice jump and spread to other students, furniture or other items. They could also be picked up at locations or homes as well.
“It’s been treated. We’ve done what we can do. We are fortunate that it’s not a wider spread problem than thought,” Lamb said.
School staff will remain vigilant in watching for bed bugs or any other pests, and actions will be taken as needed. With more than 1,000 students at the campus, plus staff, there a many places they could potentially come into contact with bed bugs and spread them.
Parents of SSHS students received emails through the school notification system Wednesday so they are aware of the issue and can be alert for the potential pests.
School officials hope that the problem can be kept under control until spring break, and additional treatment can be applied to ensure the problem is eradicated. If any additional bed bugs are identified necessary action would be taken to get rid of them, according to the superintendent.
Bed bugs
So what do bed bugs look like? Wizzie Brown and Noel Troxclair in “Common Insect and Mite Pests of Humans: Lice, Fleas and Bed Bugs” described bed bugs as “small, dark brown to reddish, flattened insects with oval bodies and no wings.”
A bed bug’s size and color depend on the amount of blood that the body contains, Roger Gold and Harry Howell wrote in “Bed Bugs – How can you protect yourself from bed bugs?” for Texas AgriLife Extension.
Unfed bed bugs are 1/4-3/8 inch long; their upper body appears flimsy, and crinkly appearance. When filled with blood, bed bugs’ bodies become elongated and swollen, and appear brown to dull red, according to Gold and Howell.
“Bed bug eggs are white and about 1/32 inch long. Newly hatched bugs are translucent and nearly colorless, but similar in shape to the adults. As they grow, they molt (shed their skins). After each molt they are pale in color, then become brownish as the exoskeleton hardens,” the AgriLife Extension report states.
Bed bugs feed mostly at night on sleeping people. However, if the light is dim, a hungry bed bug will feed during the day, Howell and Gold report.
Bed bugs are “spread mainly through the clothing and luggage of travelers or by secondhand bedroom furniture,” according to Brown and Troxclair.
“At the beginning of an infestation in a room, bed bugs are likely to be found only in the tufts, seams, and folds of mattresses and covers. Later they spread to crevices in the bedsteads. If allowed to multiply, they establish themselves behind baseboards, window and door casings, pictures and picture moldings, and in furniture, loosened wallpaper, cracks in plaster and partitions,” according to Howell and Gold.
The best way to get rid of bed bugs is to “locate their hiding places and improve sanitation by vacuuming or removing the bugs by hand. As necessary, you may need to treat with an insecticide approved for this use,” Howell and Gold reported.
An insecticide whose label specifically says for bed bugs may be sprayed or dusted on bed slats, springs and frame; and other hiding places in a room.
For heavily infected areas, Howell and Gold recommend consulting a commercial pest control operator to control the infestation.
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said Two Doubles Teams and One Singles Player Shined at Tyler Lee Tourney Last Friday
Valentine’s Day last Friday, at a Tyler Lee tennis tournament in Tyler, began with temperatures near the freezing mark but then warmed up and turned into a beautiful day according to Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez. He said two of his doubles teams and a girls’ singles player had good days against a tough field. The Wildcats boys doubles team of Aaron Lucas and Logan Schumacher lost their first match of the day in the cold weather to Whitehouse but then warmed up like the weather to win a consolation final match. Coach Martinez said his duo won the finals match, 8-4 or 8-5. Wildcats girls’ singles player Harleigh Stegient won a finals match in B Division consolation. The Wildcats mixed doubles team of Jonah Kirkpatrick and Jeauxleigh Cantu got a big win over Longview before falling to a very strong highly ranked Tyler Lee team later on. Still Cantu and Kirkpatrick rallied to take a third place match against a good Center team, 9-8 in a tiebreaker. Coach Martinez was thrilled with the success considering the tournament featured 25 strong teams including Tyler Lee, All Saints, Longview, Hallsville, Jacksonville, Whitehouse Van, Wills Point, Rockwall and Rockwall Heath. Coach Martinez said the Wildcats have had a hard time getting in any practice. Friday the Wildcats return to Tyler to play in a John Tyler tournament.
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Lady Cats Golf Team Manages to Get in One Day at Scheduled Two Day Tournament This Week
The Lady Cats Golf Team got a chance to play at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club this week on the course where the regional tournament will be played this year. Lady Cats Coach Whitney Spirener said on Monday (February 17) temperatures were great although she said it was windy. Tuesday was a different story. She said the Lady Cats had played about 14 holes when a storm and lightning wiped out the second round. The tournament was declared a one day event. Coach Spigener said Monday’s scores were not real good. No golfer could do any better than 76. Lady Cat Mariam Tran shot an 85 to finish seventh. That was one shot better than Tran did on February 10 at Gentle Creek Country Club in Prosper when she shot 86 for a 14th place finish in the rain and cold. Coach Spigener said the Lady Cats have had no practice recently due to all the wet weather. Coach Spigener is hoping for better weather on Monday when the Lady Cats play at a Dallas Jesuit sponsored tournament at Brookhaven Masters Country Club in Dallas.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wildcats Golf Team Finishes Sixth at Rockwall Tourney This Week
The Wildcats Golf Team finished in sixth place out of 11 teams at a regional course preview at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club this week. It was supposed to be a two-day tournament Monday and Tuesday (February 17-18). The golfers got day one in on Monday, which featured nice temperatures but strong wind. Wildcats Golf Coach Jeremy Delorge said his team got about 12 or 13 holes in Tuesday before a storm washed out the round. Tournament officials decided to count day one results only. Coach Delorge said that was unfortunate for several Wildcats who were playing much better on Tuesday than they did Monday. He said the Wildcats still got a good look at the course that will host the regional tournament. Coach Delorge said five good teams finished ahead of the Wildcats: Highland Park, Lovejoy, Frisco Independence, Texas High and Lufkin. Coach Delorge told his team he believes they can make up the 12 strokes that Texas High beat them by. He said the Wildcats finished ahead of Mount Pleasant. For the Wildcats, Colton Bench and Grant Mohesky both shot 82. Kip Chilldress had 85. Rylan Brewer shot 99 and Caleb Kesting had 111. Coach Delorge said the courses still on the schedule are a lot like Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Next Monday the Wildcats will play in a Dallas Jesuit tournament at Brookhaven Masters Country Club In Dallas.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wet Weather Forces Sulphur Springs Softball Tournament Games Out of Town and Impacts Track Meet
Wet weather has played havoc with the annual Sulphur Springs Softball Tournament. The Lady Cats are not playing on Thursday (February 20), the first day of the three-day tourney, but some other teams are on artificial turf at Emory Rains and Grand Saline. The Lady Cats will play some games Friday at one of both of those sites. Games continue Saturday in the tournament at Emory Rains, Grand Saline and Mount Pleasant.
Meanwhile the weather is also affecting the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ first track meet of the season Thursday. They are competing at a tri-meet in Lindale. According to Sulphur Springs Athletic Director Greg Owens, the weather has resulted in cancellation of field events. Running events only will be taking place Thursday evening.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report, February 5-February 11, 2020
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone … if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
February 5
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2233 near Mineola, at approximately 7:05 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 11:30 a.m., in reference to an animal complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any goats.
- Deputies were dispatched to Beaulah St. in Hawkins, at approximately 11:31 a.m., in reference to possible drugs. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- At 12:21 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 12:35 p.m., in reference to a possible suicidal subject. Deputies made contact with the individual, but did not locate any signs of suicidal tendencies.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:08 p.m., in reference to an animal complaint on FM 778 near Hainesville. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 2:37 p.m., in reference to a motorist assists. Deputies made contact with the individual and everything was OK.
- At 3:52 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 1950 near Yantis.
February 6
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1236 near Quitman, at approximately 9:34 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the day.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:44 a.m., in reference to a scam on CR 3130 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4137 near Quitman; at approximately 12:13 p.m. Lloyd Greene, 23, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2281 near Mineola; at approximately 12:31 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3250 near Quitman, at approximately 1:00 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a gate from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1299 near Yantis, at approximately 2:18 p.m., in reference to fraud. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s debit/credit card without authorization.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 7:58 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into the reporting party’s residence and stole several items. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1554 near Alba; at approximately 7:59 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the reporting party.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:47 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances on CR 3104 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:55 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
February 7
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 9:03 a.m. Brian Shelby, 19, of Dallas, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3340 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:09 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and determined it was an accident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:37 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances on FM 1804 near Mineola. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 3:19 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole money from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1917 near Yantis, at approximately 5:21 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:36 p.m., in reference to a possible theft on HWY 37 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:09 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 8:26 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 9:20 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:28 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4560 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:37 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the individuals and advised them to lower the volume of the music.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2164 near Quitman, at approximately 11:27 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
February 8
- At 10:20 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2270 near Mineola.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 11 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:41 a.m., in reference to deadly conduct. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2770 near Mineola, at approximately 12:24 p.m., in reference to fraud. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:51 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 1807 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1681 near Alba, at approximately 2:22 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 4:04 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies were dispatched to Whitefoot near Quitman, at approximately 6:28 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1901 near Yantis, at approximately 7:36 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 8:45 p.m. Roy Shelton, 71, of Quitman, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3598 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:10 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Known actors damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
February 9
- Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 12:10 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Mineola, at approximately 9:46 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a lawn mower from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4450 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:01 a.m., in reference to a disturbance where an assault occurred. Nathan Brosnan, 28, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4200 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:06 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and transported to the hospital by EMS.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1840 near Yantis, at approximately 11:38 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and determined it was secure.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:24 p.m., in reference to harassment on FM 515 near Como. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1830 near Yantis; at approximately 7:04 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to Gibson St. in Alba, at approximately 8:59 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2659 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:07 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Kenneth Moore, 38, of Hawkins, was arrested for Criminal Trespass.
- Deputies were dispatched to Whitefoot near Quitman, at approximately 10:21 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to Beaulah St. in Hawkins, at approximately 10:49 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
February 10
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:58 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 10:49 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into the reporting party’s residence and stole several items. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1987 near Yantis, at approximately 11:02 a.m., in reference to a credit/debit card abuse. Actors, or actors unknown, stole money and credit/debit cards from the reporting party’s residence and used them without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:22 a.m., in reference to harassment on CR 2320 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4450 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:26 p.m., in reference to theft. Deputies made contact with the individuals and determined it was a civil matter.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 12:54 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 2:51 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies made contact with the individuals and determined that no burglary took place.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Sycamore St. in Mineola; at approximately 2:52 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1901 near Yantis; at approximately 3:52 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and it was towed by Wyatt’s Towing.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 4:38 p.m. Layne Latte, 24, of Caddo Mills, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:34 p.m., in reference to harassment on HWY 80 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 7:04 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3270 near Hainesville, at approximately 8:08 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, caused minor damage to the reporting party’s property.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2810 near Mineola; at approximately 10:34 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
February 11
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:13 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:12 p.m., in reference to a scam on Winding Trail near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- At 12:25 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:59 p.m., in reference to a possible theft on FM 3056 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3420 near Hawkins; at approximately 7:18 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1676 near Alba, at approximately 8:35 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Between the dates of February 5th and February 11th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following:
- Emergency Medical Services
- Quitman Police Department
- Camp County Sheriff’s Office
Total Jail Count –130 inmates – 109 males and 21 females.
NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Calf and Yearling Sale was Held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission on Wednesday
February 19, 2020
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission
Public Information Services
The February Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) Pre-Conditioned Calf and Yearling Sale that was held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission on Wednesday attracted a lot of interested buyers, sellers and visitors. A total of 143 sellers delivered 2,825 head of calves and yearlings to the sale, and despite the inclement weather before the sale date, the cattle held up well under the muddy conditions, according to Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission co-owner David Fowler. There was good demand and prices improved some for all weights as 29 buyers purchased all the cattle, but no purchases were made over the Internet. Fowler said the buyers in the seats at the market center kept Internet buyers knocked out the bidding all day. He added that some of the regular Internet buyers attended the sale in person. “It was a good sale with lots of activity on cattle going to grass,” Fowler added. “Feeder cattle were going to the Texas Panhandle and into Kansas. Fowler said that most of the 6-weight cattle were going back to graze and a lot of the cattle were destined for feed yard. Buyers paid an average of $816.81 per head for the cattle. “NETBIO member-producers had some nice pre-conditioned cattle ready to sell, and there were a lot of good grazing cattle offered at this sale,” Fowler said. “We can always depend on them bringing quality cattle to the market,” he added.
The NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale gives producers a market to offer their pre-conditioned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities.
Fowler reminds NETBIO members that the next sale is less that 30 days away. Producers have already consigned more than 4,000 head of cattle to the sale, which will be held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction on Wednesday, March 18, starting at 1 p.m.
For more information about the March sale and the consignment of cattle to the NETBIO sales, call 903-885-2455.
Graduation at Sulphur Springs Public Library
Career Online High School is a program that enables adults without a high school diploma or GED, to take classes to earn their high school diploma.
A student can take up to 18 months to complete the program, but the changes a student goes through during this event are amazing.
The library is pleased to announce a graduation is planned for March 10 at 6pm at the library for 2 graduates.
You are cordially invited to witness these adult complete what they started years ago and can now begin anew in their careers.
