Trunk or Treat with Fred Dial Hamburgers or More
Thursday, October 31st, 2019 join H.B. Nash and the Morning Chapel Youth Ministry for their annual Trunk or Treat event. Pre-order some Famous Fred Dial hamburgers on Monday October 28th till 2pm.
NETBIO October Sale Report
Producers sold 3,924 head of pre-conditioned cattle at the October Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.
A total of 164 NETBIO producer/members brought pre-conditioned cattle to
the sale. The cattle were purchased by 31 buyers at an average of $774.86 per head.
“The market was good and the sale went very well,” said David Fowler,
NETBIO board member and Livestock Commission co-owner. “NETBIO
producers did a great job of getting their cattle ready to be sold. They looked good and the buyers liked them.”
Internet sales were again very active during this sale. A total of 1,057 head
sold to buyers watching on the Internet at LMAauctions.com. 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.
NETBIO holds six pre-conditioned calf sales per year, which is the marketing arm for members of the organization.
The next sale will be the anniversary sale on Nov. 20 at the Sulphur Springs
Livestock Commission. The consignment book has been closed for that sale, but NETBIO officials have added a December 11th sale that is open for booking. Just call 903-885-2455.
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming 2019
The annual North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 12, 2019. There were thirty-nine attendees for the event. Dr. Darin Jolly, North Hopkins ISD Superintendent, led a tour of the campuses. A video presentation, created by Amie Davidson and her technology students, was played in honor of the Classes of 1969, 1979, and 1989 for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year reunion, while the guests enjoyed a meal catered by BirthWright BBQ. Following the meal Amie Davidson presided over the meeting and program.
The group approved the slate of officer nominees for the 2020 Homecoming, which are Amie Vaughn Davidson, President; Kelli Boles, Vice President; Sherry Smiddy, Secretary; and Kathy Glosup, Treasurer. The Class of 1969 was well represented with Charlie and Deborah Ferrell, Kathy Brandenburgh Glosup, Dewey Haney, Evelyn
Arnold Horne, Tommy Long, J.W. Murray, Sherry Smiddy, and Archie Tucker attending. They each shared a little about themselves and other former students were recognized. No one attended from the Classes of 1979 and 1989, but Shirley Evans and Joyce Goldsmith were there from the Class of 1959, celebrating their 60-year reunion. The “Monday Night Jam” band provided musical entertainment for the evening and several door prizes were awarded. The next homecoming will be on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Bicyclist Arrested On Misdemeanor Warrant, Controlled Substance Charge
A 23-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly stopped for riding a bicycle on the wrong side of the road ended up in jail Wednesday afternoon on a misdemeanor warrant and for methamphetamine possession, according to arrest reports.
The man reportedly caught Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit Sgt. Joe Scott’s attention by his bicycle on the wrong side of the road against traffic, thus he was stopped at 2:22 p.m. Oct. 16 on Nicholson Street at Locust Street. The man, identified in reports as Marco Antonio Orduna, was alleged to be extremely nervous but agreed to let officials search his backpack.
Police found a glass pipe of the kind used to smoke methamphetamine. A records check showed the man to be wanted on a city warrant for no driver’s license, thus, Orduna was placed under arrest. A search of the man’s pockets revealed methamphetamine in his wallet, Scott and SSPD Office Sean Hoffman alleged in arrest reports.
Orduna was taken to jail, where he was booked on the no driver’s license warrant as well as possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone; the fee owed on the charge was $283.30, according to arrest and jail reports.
He remained in the county jail Thursday morning, Oct. 17. His bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $10,000, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Caddo Mills Man On Tampering With Evidence Charge
October 17, 2019 – A 31-year-old Caddo Mills man was arrested at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, for tampering with evidence, found in Dr. Pepper cans, according to arrest reports.
Josue Joshue Espinoza was reportedly stopped by a Hopkins County sheriff’s deputy, who noticed the Ford Mustang that passed him on Loop 301 about 12:52 a.m. Oct. 17 didn’t have front license plate. The deputies turned around and tried to stop the man on West Industrial Drive. The car pulled into Motel 6 before stopping.
On initial contact, the man reportedly exhibited signs of nervousness and was asked to step out of the vehicle. A search yielded two 12-ounce Dr. Pepper cans in the cupholders in the console, according to arrest reports. Both were reportedly nearly empty, although one had a cylindrical tube with white residue on it and the other had an object the deputy reported he could feel moving inside of it. He was detained in hand restraints while officers investigated further.
The liquid in both cans was tested but reportedly showed negative for controlled substances. A closer look at the items in the cans showed each had a white residue on it, the officers noted in arrest reports. Deputies reportedly used a “NIK wipe” to swap the can to test for cocaine; it allegedly had a positive result. Consequently, Josue Joshua Espinoza was taken into custody and the car was impounded.
Upon arrival at the jail, the man refused to answer the arresting deputy’s questions and was booked for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, according to arrest reports. He remained in the county jail at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, according to jail reports.
Chamber Connection – Oct. 17, 2019
By Lezley Brown, president/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
The 50th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, Oct. 26th. Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are All-You-Can-Eat Stew for $6 each. T-shirts will also be available for $15 each.
I have some more very exciting news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2019 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the second of our series and features our beautiful Buford Park, the 50th Anniversary Stew Contest, and beautiful oak trees under a starry sky. It is dated with the year, made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY limited in number. They are quite beautiful and the perfect addition to a rare collection. They are $40 each and literally flying out the door. If you would like to purchase one, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515, or come by soon.
Chaffer’s Place presents their monthly concert
Chaffer’s Place, located at 410 Main St. in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a live 80s Tribute Concert. The concert will be held on Oct. 17, and doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. This includes dinner and a show! For more information, call 470-848-2246 or visit www.ckproductions.info. Chaffer’s Place also offers live music every Friday and Saturday night.
Main Street Theater Presents The NeverEnding Story
The Main Street Theater Community Players Presents The NeverEnding Story on two upcoming weekends. The first weekend is Oct. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee performance at 2 p.m. on the 20th. The second weekend of performances will be Oct. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance on the 27th at 2 p.m. Online reservations can be made at www.communityplayersinc.com or by calling (903) 885-0107. Main Street Theatre is located at 225 Main St. in Sulphur Springs.
The 12th Annual Help-A-Child Tractor Pull and Cook-off will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 9 a.m.
Help-A-Child will host their 12th Annual Tractor Pull with a Chili and Brisket Cook-off on Saturday, October 19th beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. All Help-A-Child proceeds benefit the Scottish Rite Hospital and the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center.
John and Deborah Gillis Foundation to host ribbon cutting celebration
The John and Deborah Gillis Foundation is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, 110 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. Please plan to attend to learn about all this foundation offers for the students and schools of Hopkins County.
Miss Behavin to host downtown ribbon cutting
Miss Behavin has officially opened their second location and will host a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, October 29th at noon. They are located at 118 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Stop by to shop and wish them congratulations on this second location.
The Barn of Emory
The Barn of Emory, located at 550 County Road 3325 in Emory, will host their ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. In addition to the ribbon cutting, the Don Woods Jr. Band will host a free concert at the venue at 7 p.m. Please make plans to attend this fun event and explore this new venue.
EDC and ATCOG announce the 4th Annual Northeast Texas Rural Transportation Summit
The Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County EDC and the Ark-Tex Council of Governments announce the 4th Annual Northeast Texas Rural Transportation Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Sulphur Springs in Sulphur Springs. For additional information, call Roger Feagley at the EDC at (903) 439-0101.
Ribbon Cutting
Danna’s held a ribbon cutting celebration at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct.11, for Danna and the Buffalo Girls. Danna’s Buffalo Girls’ enjoyed their Flea Market Style and Swap last weekend
40th Anniversary of Doing Hair: Renee Chanler at The Chanler Salons Plans Celebration on October 17
You are invited to help Renee celebrate her 40th year as a hairstylist, with most of that spent in Sulphur Springs. She invites you to come to The Chanler Salons at 468 Shannon Road West on Thursday October 17, 2019 between 9am and 7pm. Customers, previous customers and friends are all invited. You’ll take home a prize just as a Thank You! And no, she’s not retiring, she’s just celebrating!
Renee’s 40th anniversary is also the 5th Anniversary of The Chanler Salons, which she opened in October. Unlike noisy, crowded salons, this new concept has been successful with six mini-salons under one roof. The unique design gives beauty professionals their own space to offer full services from cuts to color to perms in their own shops. Over the past five years, various beauty services including massage, permanent makeup and essential oils have been offered by local beauty professionals.
Renee currently shares The Chanler Salons with experienced hairstylists Mindy Bentley, a stylist for 21 years, Wanda Crist for 31 years, and Karla Chester for 13 years, and Anita Beasley with 8 years of health and beauty with essential oils.
Owens Discusses the Corsicana Tigers, the Wildcats Football Foe Friday in Corsicana
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens says his team has their back up against the wall as the travel to Corsicana for a district game Friday (October 18) at 7:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. Coach Owens discussed the Wildcats and Tigers at his weekly media gathering Wednsday morning. The Wildcats enter play Friday 1-3 in district play and tied for sixth place with Forney. The Wildcats season record is 1-5. Corsicana is 4-1 in district play and in second place, one game behind first place Ennis. The Tigers season record is 5-2. Coach Owens says Corsicana is athletic and fast but perhaps not as disciplined as Royse City or Ennis. However he says the Tigers are equally scary as those two because they are explosive and can make plays. Coach Owens says Corsicana has a bad taste in their mouth after a 27-0 loss at Royse City last Friday. He says there is a lot at stake for them also. He says Corsicana sophomore quarterback Solomon James can really chunk the football and he says the Tigers have guys who can go get it. Coach Owens says what really scares him is the thought of James getting out of the pocket and running. He says the Tigers have a good consistent offensive line. Coach Owens is also impressed by sophomore running back Damarius Daniels. He says the Wildcats defense must bottle up those two. Two linebackers impress Coach Owens: outside linebacker Eric Dickson and inside linebacker Tyler Farmer. Nose guard Brayshun Parrish has also attracted Coach Owens’ attention. Playing this defense, Coach Owens says the Wildcats must avoid turnovers and penalty flags and keep their composure.
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner calls 3-2 Loss at Royse City a Very Tough One
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailry Dorner says her team’s Tuesday night (October 15) match at Royse City, a 3-2 loss, was a very emotional and intense game for both teams. She calls the loss a very tough one. Coach Dorner says her team battled but just could not finish some of the sets. The score was 23-25, 26-24, 23-25, 25-21 and 15-7. She says her team had great moments and bad moments but more good than bad, She praises libero Paris Pickett for being all over the court and collecting a season high 24 digs. Coach Dorner says the Lady Cats spread the ball around with lots of players collecting kills. Sadie Washburn had a team high 17 kills, Sydney Washburn had 10, Nylah Lindley 9, Brooklyn Burnside 8 and Erika VanBenthem 6. The loss left the Lady Cats in a third place tie with Royse City. Both have 3-3 district records. Coach Dorner says the Lady Cats have a big match at Lindale Friday. The Lady Eagles won the first round match between the two, 3-1 at Sulphur Springs High School. Lindale is tied for first place with Greenville with both having 5-1 district marks.
Photos provided by Sheri Looney
Fall Is Here: Remember Dallisgrass Staggers
By Dr. Mario Villarino
Earlier in the week, a beef producer walked into the Extension Office in Sulphur Springs looking for help. His small herd was having issues with dallisgrass poisoning.
The problem was that cattle got into a heavily grown dallisgrass paddock and cattle got sick. Our first recommendation was to notify his veterinarian, who suggested to move them out of the paddock and feed them pellets and hay until recovery happens. Hoping to learn more, he came to the Extension Office to talk about his experience.
According to Dr. Corriher-Olsen, forage specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, dallisgrass is a warm-season perennial that has grazing potential. Dallisgrass is palatable and has a higher level of nutritive value than bahiagrass and some bermudagrass varieties, and it can retain its nutritive value later into the summer. Dallisgrass, however, produces a lower dry matter yield than some bermudagrass varieties. One concern with dallisgrass is the potential for an “ergot” fungus (Claviceps spp.) to infect seedheads and cause dallisgrass poisoning (also known as dallisgrass staggers).
The fungus infects the seedheads typically in late summer or fall. The affected animals show neurological symptoms including trembling of major muscles and head, uncoordinated movements and sometimes displays of aggression. Poisoning can be avoided by removing livestock when seed heads are affected or keeping seed heads mowed.
How to manage unwanted dallisgrass
Use of herbicides to control dallisgrass is probably the most common method practiced. Glyphosate (active ingredient in Roundup, etc.) is the only postemergence herbicide option.
As with any herbicide application, timing is critical along with following label directions. Ideally, dallisgrass needs to be sprayed when plants are less than 6 inches in height in the spring. Unfortunately for bahiagrass growers, there are no selective herbicides available for post-emergence control of dallisgrass, thus, spot treatments of glyphosate are recommended. For rates and any restrictions, refer to product labels.
In bermudagrass, there is often an opportunity to selectively control dallisgrass with glyphosate at the end of the season. Often, there is a period in late fall to early winter when bermudagrass becomes dormant while dallisgrass remains green for a short period of time. During this time, glyphosate provides fair to good dallisgrass control. Bermudagrass injury varies depending on the stage of dormancy at the time of application.
Timing and calibration are important. Once the first frost occurs, bermudagrass should be checked frequently so that the application can be made as soon as it is completely dormant. If glyphosate products with higher concentrations are used, the rate should be adjusted.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Coming Up
- Field Day for Producers and Grassland Managers: Oct. 18, 2019- Free Register by calling 903-885-3443.
- Northeast Texas Dairy Producers Conference (DOPA) Oct. 30, 2019- $10 Register by calling 903-885-3443.
- PAT CEU Credits: Nov. 6, 2019 $30, Register by calling 903-885-3443.
- Pesticide Applicator Certification (new licensee only): Nov. 13, 2019. $30; lunch included. Register by calling 903-885-3443.
