Early Voting for November General Election Underway
Early voting underway for the November 6th General Election as of Monday. Early voting in Hopkins County takes place at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom on Jefferson Street.
Early voting is Monday through Friday, October 22-November 2, 2018. Early voting each day is 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. except Tuesday, October 30th and Thursday, November 1st, when the early voting location is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting is also available Saturday, October 27th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 28, noon to 5 p.m.
Man Wanted in Nebraska Arrested Locally
Sulphur Springs Police were contacted by the FBI and asked to add additional charges to an arrest made. SSPD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Industrial Driver where Christopher Charles Heinz, 29, of Romulus, Michigan was attempting to use false information to obtain cellular devises. He was wanted on outstanding indictments from the United States District Court (District Court of Nebraska).
Prior to the officers arriving, Heinz was exiting the store. He saw the officers and began to flee on foot. Officers gave chase and Heinz ignored numerous commands and continued evading arrest. Heinz was apprehended and was found to be in possession of identifying information and a credit card that did not belong to him. Later, with consent to search his vehicle, officers found additional identifying information that did not belong to Heinz.
Heinz is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Evading Arrest or Detention, Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information 5-10 items (a Felony 3). He is also held on Indictment-Conspiracy; Indictment-Unlawful use of Social Security Number; Indictment Aggravated I. D. Theft, all FBI-District of Nebraska.
School Zone Speed Limits Established for SSHS on Houston Street
Flashing school zone speed signs have been placed on Houston Street at the high school in Sulphur Springs. The signs were being put in place Monday morning.
The signs, placed by the City of Sulphur Springs were requested by Chief of Police Jay Sanders in response to concerns regarding the speed along the four lane Houston Street.
Drivers are reminded to slow to 35 mph when the lights are flashing.
North East Texas Rural Transportation Summit Set for November 1, 2018
North East Texas Rural Transportation Summit Bowie, Camp, Cass, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Morris, Rains, Red River, Titus, Wood One thing Northeast Texans have in common is the dependence on improved transportation for our rural area.
Each city and county in the region has identified needed highway improvements such as safety concerns, increased capacity, maintenance or improved design to meet the changing needs in our region. It is important to understand not only the need for new roads or added capacity, but also how freight shipping by truck, rail and air play an important role, as well as where passenger rail opportunities may be needed. Communication is vital in identifying our primary transportation needs.
In an effort to help us meet the common goal of improving our region’s roadways, Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation is hosting the 3rd annual Northeast Texas Rural Transportation Summit on Thursday, November 1st, at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston St., in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tickets to this invitation-only event are $25 and include admission plus a catered lunch. TxDOT Chief Engineer Bill Hale will be our keynote speaker; invited attendees and speakers include District and Area Engineers from TxDOT, local elected officials and area business and industry leaders.
During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with TxDOT officials, hear from other subject matter experts in transportation, and hear about state priorities and plans as we move forward. Working together in finding solutions to these challenges is the key to reaching our goal.
Saltillo Fall Carnival Set for Friday, October 26, 2018
JOIN US FOR THE SALTILLO FALL CARNIVAL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018
STEW & CHILI DONATION 5:30-7:00 P.M.
IN THE CAFETERIA
QUEEN’S CORONATION $1 ADMISSION @ 7:00 P.M.
CARNIVAL BOOTHS AND BINGO TO FOLLOW
ALL NIGHT BINGO BANDS-$20 (1 BAND PER CARD)
CONCESSION STAND OPENS @ 7:30 P.M.
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE FRIDAY DURING SCHOOL HOURS: 1 BUNDLE OF 20- $5.00
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE FOR A FUN FILLED FAMILY EVENT!!!
Dinner Bell Menu For October 24, 2018
Dinner Bell October 24, 2018
Community Partner:
Pizza Inn
Menu: Look at the Community Partner and the main item on the menu is obvious!
Assorted Pizzas
Super Salad (salad with additional vegetables)
Peach Cobbler Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Baked Peaches (a no sugar added dessert)
No matter the weather join us for a Pizza Party! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Your lips will surely smack with this menu!
Pigweed By Pam Jorgenson
by Pam Jorgenson a Hopkins County Master Gardener
When you step outside your driveway, sidewalk or even your flower bed, you will probably see pigweed, also known as portulaca or purslane. What is that? Well, it’s usually considered a weed in NE Texas, to be pulled up and tossed. But it isn’t. It is a highly nutritious vegetable. It is scientifically known as Portulaca oleracea. Purslane is native to India and Persia. On a recent trip to California, I saw it in a grocery and on top of my entrée in a restaurant.
It grows anywhere, through cracks in the sidewalk, through the gravel in your driveway. It is a drought tolerant annual, reproducing from seed and stem pieces. The taste is like watercress or spinach. Health benefits are too many to list here but can be found in an article written by Sandra Mason, Master Gardener Coordinator in Illinois.
I learned about the benefits of this plant while taking my daily walk with an Agronomist friend and his wife. I had never paid attention to it until he explained the nutritional benefits. I was delighted to find it here, growing through the gravel in my driveway.
I hope you will try it.
Local Walk One of a World-wide Effort to Raise Awareness Regarding Human Trafficking
Saturday morning on Celebration Plaza approximately 20 people walked to bring awareness and raise funds to support the mission of A21, an organization that seeks to abolish human trafficking in the 21st century. The local Walk For Freedom was one of over 457 walks in cities around the world within a 24 hour period.
Carrie Knuckolls, local realtor and an organizer of the event, said there are millions of men, women, and children around the world who are slaves today. There are more slaves today than any other time in human history. With only 1% of victim ever recovered, human trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world.
Victims as young of two and three years of age have been rescued. Those trafficked are used for sex, labor, begging, and other ways.
Those who participated in the walk are planning to participate next year to continue the awareness of human trafficking. Knuckolls said all are created on purpose and for a purpose. She noted that those walking this weekend are motivated by a Christian mind-set that values the lives of all people.
