Dinner Bell Menu For June 12th, 2019
The Young Parents Sunday School Class of The First United Methodist Church is the this weeks Community Partner.
Hamburger Stroganoff
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Gorgeous Green Salad
Buttered French Bread
Apple Sour Cream Cake
Blueberries and Vanilla Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Hope to see you! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Police: Woman Arrested For Fighting Bus Driver, Trying To Take Gun From Trooper
A 33-year-old Texarkana woman’s combative behavior toward a bus driver and state trooper landed her in the county jail on a misdemeanor charge early Sunday morning.
Officers were dispatched to a West Shannon Road truck stop to a disturbance and possible fight around 11:30 p.m. June 8. Witnesses claimed she attacked the driver of a Greyhound bus she was riding on and was restrained by other passengers., police noted in arrest reports.
A trooper arrived first on scene. The woman allegedly approached the trooper in an aggressive manner and attempted to grab his gun to use on the bus driver. The trooper restrained the woman and took her into custody. Police took her to jail for disorderly conduct, according to arrest reports. She was released from the county jail later Sunday, according to jail reports.
Pedestrian Arrested On Felony Warrant
June 11, 2019 – Sulphur Springs police saw a man he recognized as a wanted person walking on Carter Street and detained him at the Freeman Street intersection at noon Monday, according to arrest reports.
Dispatchers confirmed the warrant, resulting in the arrest of 19-year-old Deanthony Rayon Moore June 10 on a warrant for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 2 or 2A controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
He remained in the county jail Tuesday morning. His bond was set at $30,000, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Pickton Pine Forest VFD Recognized For Dedication, Service
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Pickton Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department Monday for their dedication and continued service in the county.
“The Hopkins County Commissioners Court urges all citizens of Hopkins County to celebrate the outstanding efforts of the firemen of the Pickton-Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department, to recognize the dedication in their perseverance to provide protection for the citizens of Hopkins County and their property and, offer sincere appreciation for the servanthood of each one,” Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom read from the proclamation presented to Pickton-Pine Forest VFD members at Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting.
The recognition is part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration. All of the volunteer fire departments that respond along with the crew from HCFD’s Station 20 will be recognized, one each month in order by department number.
Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin, who has been a member of the department for many years, said to him, the volunteer fire department, since he was a kid in Pine Forest, symbolizes the whole community coming together. He also played a recording, obtained from KSST’s History and Heritage Files compiled by Bill Bradford prior to 2014, featuring four members who sought funding for a much-needed new truck.
The department was founded in 1976. J.W. Crouch,Weldon Watkins, Archie Highfield, Newman Bradford, Clyde Hill, Sonny Robinson, Joe Pat Jordan, Ray Harris, Noble Bain, Calvin Bain, Mike McClure, Tommy Castle, Randy Anglin, Bobby Bain and Harold Hill were 15 of the forty-man crew, who built the firetruck following organization of the department.
Some more recent milestones for the department have included the purchase of a tanker in 2003 thanks to a FEMA grant, and the addition of a second fire station in 2012.
Today, the PPFVFD members utilize five fire apparatus to continue serving and protecting the community and Hopkins County. Those members include Tanner Childers, Mike Lageschaar, Jonathan Barth, Tode Johnson, Greg Anglin, Trey Thompson, Cody Raleigh, Dylan Smith, Heath Highfield, Taylor Pickering, Billy Bryant, Mark Sustaire, Tracey Hankins and Beth Hankins.
“I’m super proud of our department and our group. They do an excellent job,” Anglin said.
“Thank you to Pickton-Pine Forest. What an integral part your are to our county fire department. We couldn’t make it without you. You take care of that end of the county in such a great aspect. People don’t understand how well you take care of that end. Although you come anywhere you’re asked, without any kind of hesitation you’re there at a moment’s notice,” Endsley said. “You’ve always got someone coming. We do appreciate Pickton-Pine Forest. We’re just glad to be able to honor you.”
Endsley also extended thanks to the PPFVFD members and commissioners court “who built up what we have here today.” He noted that several Pickton Pine Forest residents and VFD members are also members of HCFD, including Thompson, Lageschaar, Raleigh and Blake Jordan.
PPFVD member Beth Hankins noted one of the members, pictured in the group photo take with their old truck after it was built, was an integral part of the PPFVFD. In fact, Joe Pat Jordan’s dedication to PPFVFD is recognized on the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in the capital.
Joe Pat Jordan not only was part of the department from inception, but continued to be active in the department until his death in July 2008; Jordan, 71, had a heart attack shortly after leaving Station 7 in a fire truck while en route to vehicle crash with an entrapment on July 2, 2008. He died two days later.
Burke Bullock, former Precinct 2 commissioner, too expressed appreciation to the department. He noted that living in a community 25 miles from a hospital, he’s very appreciative and feels safe knowing PPFVFD members are within close proximity to respond in minutes to assist in emergency situations.
HCSO: Fort Worth Man Found With A Person He Is Prohibited From Contacting
A 41-year-old Fort Worth man who claimed to be hitchhiking to Shreveport was arrested Saturday evening, after it was found out he was violating a court order by even communicating with the woman he was traveling with, according to arrest reports.
A sheriff’s deputy reported finding the man seated under the League Street overpass seated beside a woman he identified as his wife at 6:13 p.m. June 8. Both claimed to be hitchhiking to Shreveport. The officer asked them to search their belongings as is standard procedures so he could give them a courtesy ride at least a short distance. The pair reportedly refused and began walking eastward along I-30, according to arrest reports.
The deputy reported receiving a late response to a records check, showing a protective order on file in California, naming the man, and requiring him to stay away from and not communication with his female companion. Officials in Oakland, California confirmed the protective order, so the officer contacted the man and took him into custody at 6:57 p.m. June 8 in the 400 block of West Shannon Road for violating a protective order issued by the Superior Court of Oakland, California, the deputy alleged in arrest reports.
The woman who as with him reportedly refused any assistance from deputies, opting to continue walking eastward, according to arrest reports. The 41-year-old Fort Worth man remained in the county jail Monday afternoon, June 10. His bond was set at $2,500 on the charge, according to jail reports.
Wildcats 7 on 7 Team Wins Three and Loses None at Commerce Competition Saturday
The Wildcats’ 7 on 7 football team won all three games they played at a Commerce competition on Saturday (June 8). The Wildcats topped Commerce, Scurry-Rosser and Leonard. Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said he liked how the varsity moved the football down the field completing pass after pass. He said the varsity achieved a goal of completing 80% of their passes that hit receivers hands. Kaden Wallace was quarterback for all three wins Saturday. Coach Young said Wallace is getting a better feel for calling plays. Coach Young said Wallace’s favorite targets included Kylan Wade, Detrick Clayton, Chase Haney, Landry Meskimen, Zack Tiemeyer and Campbell Cody. The Wildcats JV 7 on 7 team lost to varsity teams from Quitman, Scurry-Rosser and Prairiland. Matthew Sherman and Ty Stroud shared quarterback duties. Among their favorite targets were Weston Fields, Carson Fenton, Langston Bridges and Reid Williams.
Also in recent 7 on 7 varsity action, the Wildcats won two and lost four against a strong field of teams at an SMU competition on May 31. The Wildcats opened with wins over district foe North Forney and Pulaski Academy of Arkansas. Then the Wildcats lost a close game against district foe Kaufman and a not so close game to Prestonwood Christian. The Wildcats also lost in the final minutes of a game against Garland. In bracket play, the Wildcats stayed close to DeSoto before losing a ten point game. The Wildcats are now 8-9-1 during 7 on 7 varsity competition. The varsity will play in a state qualifier tournament this Saturday in Tyler.
I-30 Traffic Stop Yields Medications, 1 Arrest
A 52-year-old Arkansas man who pulled over when police stopped another vehicle on Interstate 30 Sunday morning, was allegedly found to be in possession of three different kinds of medication for which he could not provide a prescription, troopers alleged in arrest reports.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper stopped vehicle about 10:30 a.m. June 9 at mile marker 130 on Interstate 30 for speeding. The Malvern, Arkansas man stopped a Ford F-150 pickup ahead of the first vehicle, the DPS officer noted in arrest reports.
He contacted the man in the pickup to find out why he stopped too. Wile talking to the Arkansas man, the highway patrol observed him to show signs of possible impairment. The man allegedly told the trooper he had taken medication earlier in the morning and showed a couple of clues of intoxication on standard field sobriety tests. The pickup driver also told the trooper he had medication in the glove box, where two bottles containing three different medications that had not been prescribed to him were found. The man allegedly claimed he had the medicines at his house and had put them in the truck that morning.
The trooper took the 52-year-old Malvern, Arkansas man into custody for possession of a dangerous drug, a Class A misdemeanor charge. He remained in the county jail Monday, June 10, in lieu of $2,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
