Police: 1 Taken Into Custody, Investigation Into Rash of Vehicle Burglaries Ongoing
A teen was taken into custody early Sunday morning during an investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries in Sulphur Springs over the weekend, according to police.
Interviews in connection with the cases were in progress Monday morning by police detectives, with additional charges possible in connection with the vehicle burglaries pending the ongoing investigation, police said Monday.
The juvenile was allegedly detained by police while walking in a neighborhood after 1 a.m. Monday, and later taken into custody, according to police reports.
Overall, police took reports of at least nine vehicle burglaries from location throughout Sulphur Springs over the weekend. Nearly all of the vehicles from which items were reported stolen were said to have been been left unlocked, according to police reports.
Meal a Day Menu for April 15th-19th
Meal A Day Menu
April 15th – April 19th
Monday
Beef Patties
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Green Beans
Roll
Tuesday
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Rice
Egg Roll
Chinese Vegetables
Wednesday
Corn Dogs
Cole Slaw
Pickle Spear
Potato Chips
Thursday
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Broccoli
Carrots
Friday
Sliced Ham
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Roll
PJC hosts workshop for college, university biology instructors
Paris Junior College recently hosted a workshop with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) BioInteractive to assist instructors on using their free teaching resources to promote student-centered, active learning.
The workshop targeted college and university instructors teaching introductory courses in biology, cell/molecular biology, and genetics.
“It was an amazing day,” said PJC Science Division Chair and Biology Instructor Dr. Jack Brown. “HHMI’s BioInteractive team delivered a wonderful program, giving those attending a wealth of knowledge about using their free resources to enhance active learning in our classrooms, build critical thinking skills, and use real data from scientific research to enhance the empirical and quantitative skills of our students.”
Attending the workshop were thirty instructors from Texas A&M University – Commerce, Panola College, Tyler Junior College, University of Texas at Tyler, Collin College, Northeast Texas Community College, Texarkana College, Grayson College, Dallas County Community College District, and PJC.
Dr. Brown organized the workshop with Dr. Javier Robalino, HHMI’s Higher Education and Spanish Language Outreach and Professional Development specialist. He came to HHMI after a career researching invertebrate antiviral immunity and teaching undergraduate biology and genetics. He earned his MS in marine, estuarine, and environmental sciences from the University of Maryland, and his PhD in cell and molecular biology from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Joining Dr. Robalino in presenting at the workshop was Dr. Rebecca Orr, who is certified in team-based learning skills and teaches biology at Collin College.
The two covered such topics as backwards lesson design, use of effective prompts and media in case studies, assessment tools using anticancer drug development, using data figures from the primary literature (BioInteractive’s Data Points) to help students build empirical and quantitative skills, helping students analyze different types of data representations while learning about the function and evolution of salivary amylase
HHMI BioInteractive supports quality science education by providing educators with free resources focused on current research, to clarify important scientific concepts and instill in students a passion for and an understanding of the scientific process. As part of their outreach effort, they present their resources at dozens of workshops annually at educational institutions, professional development conferences, and professional society meetings.
NET Data, GHS Acquired By i3 Verticals
Northeast Texas Data and Graves Humphries Stahl (GHS), known collectively as NET Data, have been acquired by i3 Verticals, Inc.
“After serving our local Texas governments for more than 35 years, we have taken a large leap forward toward a bigger and brighter future. This is an exciting move for our two companies as well as our customers. The sky’s the limit for growth and opportunity. We join a very talented team of companies dedicated to bringing higher quality products and services to new markets,” states an official NET Data announcement.
According to news release posted on i3 Verticals’ website, NET Data and GHS were purchased for a combined price of approximately $24 million.
i3 Verticals Inc. is a company that specializes in payment processing solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses, e-commerce, education, nonprofit, healthcare, municipalities, property management, retail and hospitality markets, according to the i3 Verticals company website.
“The staff you know and love as well as our beautiful office will remain right here in Northeast Texas. We hope to continue serving you for another 35 years!” NET Data’s official announcement states.
NET Data’s corporate office is located on Enterprise Drive in Sulphur Springs, but NET Data Corporation has branch sales offices in Austin, Cleburne, Jacksboro and Shreveport, Louisiana, according to the NET Data website.
Chamber of Commerce, Hospital Partnering To Host “The Process of Care for Your Aging Parents” May 2
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital—Sulphur Springs are partnering to present a panel discussion called The Process of Care for Your Aging Parents from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Sulphur Springs Country Club.
Companies are invited to participate by renting a booth to distribute information and marketing materials about services offered for this specific topic.
“This
night is designed so attendees can hear the panel discussion, and are
able to then walk through booths to collect information and ask
individualized questions. This is a unique opportunity to meet,
interact with and explain services your business offers on the topic
of aging parents directly to family members who are dealing with or
preparing to deal with this soon,” said Hopkins County Chamber of
Commerce President/CEO Lezley Brown.
Booths are limited in
availability four price ranges from $75-$110, based on location and
whether the business is a Chamber member.
Anyone interested in hosting a booth at the symposium needs return a completed registration form as soon as possible to reserve a booth spot, as space is limited.
Dinner Bell Menu For April 17th, 2019
Clayton Homes is Celebrating Easter Lunch with Dinner Bell
Baked Ham with Balsamic Glaze
Brunch Egg Casserole
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Spicy Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Hot Rolls
Garden Salad
Easter Decor Coconut Cake
Layered Coconut Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Enjoy an Easter themed lunch at Dinner Bell. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). We promise a great meal served by happy people.
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
5 Arrested For Alleged Involvement In Cell Phone Thefts
Five Dallas area residents were jailed Friday afternoon on Interstate 30 in Cumby for their alleged involvement in the theft of four cell phones reported at T-Mobile in Sulphur Springs.
Dai ‘Ja Lynquan Rose, 22, of Lancaster; and Brandon Ranard Tatum, 23, Raydarrius Rashad Brewer, Davionte Dupree Rockmore, 18, and Jeremiah Wayne Tatum, 21, all of Dallas, were arrested on an engaging in organized criminal activity charge. Rockmore and Jeremiah Tatum were also charged with failure to identify. Jeremiah Tatum is also wanted in Collin County on a theft charge, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman was dispatched to the 200 block of West Shannon Road about 2:30 p.m. Friday to a complaint of a theft at T-Mobile. Two females and two males were alleged to have left the store with four cellular phones that were not paid for. They reportedly left the premises in a white taxi cab, Hoffman alleged in arrest reports.
Hoffman said he requested dispatchers to notify Cumby police of the suspect vehicle description. A short time later, Cumby Police Officer Zack Steward had a vehicle matching that of the suspects’ vehicle stopped at the 108 mile marker on Interstate 30 west.
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde went to assist Steward, as there were reportedly five people in the Dodge Caravan. Ugalde and Steward reportedly obtained consent and searched the stopped vehicle. They reported finding a gold iPhone, then contacted Hoffman who was still at T-Mobile. They checked and the phone ID number matched that of one of the phones reportedly stolen.
Ugalde alleged all five occupants denied any involvement in the theft at the store and were uncooperative. While being placed into the patrol car, Jeremiah Tatum allegedly admitted he’d given the Cumby officer and trooper a name and date of birth that weren’t his and that he was wanted. A records check using that name confirmed the outstanding charge, Ugalde noted in arrest reports.
All five in the car were taken to jail and booked for engaging in organized criminal activity for the alleged cell phone thefts from the store, officers alleged in arrest reports.
Lady Cats Softball Gets Dramatic Walk Off Homer to Defeat Lindale, 7-6 Friday at Home
The Lady Cats’ softball team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat when Lady Cat Kate Womack socked a three run walk off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Lady Cats edged Lindale, 7-6 at Lady Cat Park Friday night (April 12). Lindale had scored three runs in the top of the seventh to go ahead of the Lady Cats, 6-4 and set up Womack’s heroics.
Earlier the game went back and forth. Lindale got off to a good start scoring three first inning runs to lead 3-0.
The Lady Cats got a run back as Brinklee Driver hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first to cut the deficit to 3-1. Driver was 1 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI.
The Lady Cats tied the score at 3-3 with a pair of runs in the bottom of the third. The Lady Cats went up 4-3 with a single run in the bottom of the fourth.
It remained 4-3 until both teams had their big innings in the seventh. Bailey Haggerty got the pitching win going all seven innings allowing nine hits and six runs with five strikeouts and a walk. Womack was 3 for 4 with the home run, a run scored and three RBIs. Addison Caddell was 2 for 3 with a double and a run scored. Kelsey Wallace was 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI. Alli Fite was 1 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI. Nylah Lindley was 1 for 3 with a run scored.
The Lady Cats outhit the Lady Eagles, 10-9. The close call improved the Lady Cats district record to 7-1. They remain in first place. Their season record is now 21-5. The Lady Cats will have a chance to avenge their only district loss next Tuesday evening as they play Mount Pleasant at Lady Cat Park.
Wildcats Baseball Gets Shutout Pitching, Wins 4-0 Friday over Greenville
The Wildcats’ baseball team got shutout pitching and they played flawless defense in a 4-0 win over Greenville Friday night (April 12) at Wildcat Park. The win broke a six game district losing streak for the Wildcats.
Jaxon Chaney pitched the shutout allowing only three hits, all singles, while striking out eight and walking none. The brightest Wildcats hitting star was second baseman Kolson Hale who was 2 for 2 with an RBI producing RBI and a two run scoring double.
Austin Dodd was 2 for 3 with a triple and a run scored. Dodd was on third when Jase Thompson wandered far off first base drawing a bad throw from the Greenville catcher and bounced away from the first baseball. Dodd raced home from third while Thompson was safe at second. Kaden Argenbright and Thompson also hit singles and Connor Burgin had a double.
Greenville’s Landon Koger took the loss allowing three runs and six hits in five innings striking out four and walking one.
The win improves the Wildcats’ district record to 3-8 and their season record to 11-10. The Wildcats are now tied for fifth place with Greenville but by virtue of the Friday night win, the Wildcats now have the tiebreaking edge over the Lions having won the district series, 2 games to one.
The Wildcats are still one game back of fourth place Royse City. The Bulldogs defeated Lindale Friday night. They are 4-7 in district play and own a tiebreaker edge over the Wildcats winning the series between the two, 3 games to zero.
The Wildcats still have two district games against third place Mount Pleasant and first place Texas High. The Wildcats win Friday night was a step in the right direction.
North Hopkins Baseball Gets No-Hitter and Breaks Open Tight Game Late Against Excell
North Hopkins pitcher Wyatt Wharton tossed a no-hitter and the Panthers scored eight late runs to defeat Excell, 10-1 Friday (April 12) at North Hopkins. Wharton got the pitching win going seven innings allowing no hits and just one run while striking out 16 and walking five. The Panthers got 11 hits and committed no errors.
The Panthers went up 1-0 in the bottom of the first on a Caleb Wyatt sacrifice fly. Wyatt was 1 for 2 with a run scored and three RBIs.
After the Lions tied the score with a run in the top of the second, the Panthers got a second run in the bottom of the second on an RBI single by Colby Cameron. Cameron was 3 for 4 with two runs scored and two RBIs.
The game remained at 2-1 until the Panthers broke loose for five runs in the bottom of the fifth to go up 7-1. The Panthers got RBIs from Branson Thomas, Cameron, Wyatt and Wharton. Thomas hit a home run in the inning and was 2 for 3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Wharton was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.
The Panthers scored three more runs in the bottom of the sixth to lead 10-1. Brycen Gillespie was 2 for 3 with two runs scored. Kevin Clement was 1 for 4 with a double, a run scored and two RBIs. Jessie Rivera was 1 for 4 with a run scored.
