Local Man Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance in Drug Free Zone
A traffic stop in the 700 block of Main Street by Sulphur Springs Police resulted in the arrest of Steven Joe Garrett, Jr., 27 of Sulphur Springs.
The police officer searched Garrett’s 2005 Altima with the driver’s consent and found contraband. The arrest was made in a Drug Free Zone. Garrett was arrested earlier this month on drug charges.
Garrett is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, less than 28-grams, a State Jail Felony.
Local Woman Arrested in Traffic Stop
A traffic stop at the 126 mile marker on I-30 resulted in the arrest of Crystal Dawn Sims, 36, of Sulphur Springs.
With consent to search, the Hopkins County Deputy noted a purse in the passenger seat. Sims was asked if anything illegal was in the purse. She answered there was nothing illegal in it. A search of the purse produced a package of cigarettes containing a syringe and cotton swab and a small clear plastic baggie containing a crystal like substance believed to be Methamphetamine.
Sims is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
Ten Reasons to Smile; Back to School Fair
Why Smile? Ten Reasons Why
Do you know anybody who seems to always have a smile? I do! Every Sunday morning from the choir loft at my church, I have the perfect view of a sweet lady who smiles during our choir special, during congregational singing, and while listening to the morning message. It seems to brighten my spirit, and makes me want to smile, too!
Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness. Works cited by M Stibich, “Longevity Magazine” give the following 10 reasons to smile:
1) Smiling makes us attractive. We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls, and grimaces all push people away, but a smile draws them in.
2) Smiling changes our mood. The next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance your mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.
3) Smiling is contagious. When someone is smiling, they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things seem happier A smiling person brings happiness with them Smiling will draw people to you.
4) Smiling relieves stress. Stress can be evident in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you’ll be better able to take action.
5) Smiling boosts your immune system and helps it work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed.
6) Smiling lowers your blood pressure. When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. If you have a blood pressure monitor at home, sit for a few minutes and take a reading. Then smile for a minutes and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?
7) Smiling releases endorphins, natural pain kills and serotonin. Together, these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.
8) Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger. The muscles we use to smile lift the face making a person appear younger. Don’t go for a face lift – just try smiling your way through the day. You’ll look and feel better.
9) Smiling makes you seem successful. Smiling people appear more confident, and are more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meeting and appointments and people will react to you differently.
10) Smiling helps you stay positive. Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It’s difficult to do! When we smile, our body is sending the rest of us a message that “life is good.” Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling. It’s contagious!
Back to School Fair
Students don’t always like to hear the phrase, “back to school,” but our community is offering a great event to help them get in the mood for the new school year! The 2nd annual county-wide “Back to School Fair” will take place on Friday, August 10, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Hopkins County Civic Center. This event will be a one-stop destination to prepare the whole family for the start of school. The fair will offer free health and vision screening, dental screenings and fluoride applications, immunizations for children and adults, haircuts, food and beverages. In addition, community booths will offer games, prizes, and great information.
Be sure to stop by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension exhibit for information on packing a safe and health school lunch, upcoming programs, and the nutrition spin wheel game for kids. We’ll also have a 4-H exhibit, where 4-H members and leaders will provide information about 4-H enrollment and upcoming 4-H events (including national 4-H week, 4-H project show, and the county-wide 4-H Christmas party). We’ll also provide copies the 4-H Gazette newsletter, and offer a fun bean bag toss game.
School supplies will be distributed to pre-qualified families. Contact Shanna Martin at CAN Help for information – 903-885-9797.
Closing Thought
Don’t wait for things to get easier, simpler, or better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now. Otherwise, you’ll run out of time – Lessonslearnedinlife.com
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
Lights Out U-10 Baseball Give Back to Community and Sponsor
Brayden Brown and Rhett Vaughn along with members and coaches of Lights Out Under 10 baseball team unload boxes of supplies that will be placed in backpacks for a Back to School Bash August 11th . The backpacks will be given first come, first served to Hopkins County students.
Tira News for July 27th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn
Kim & Lee Beck had a long weekend moving daughter, Maddie, to Austin, and then heading over to Lake Bridgeport for some lake time with their old high school rodeo team members. Kim comments, “Sun & fun!”
Tira Mayor, Powell Vickery, is recovering from a stroke. Please remember him and Sherry in your prayers.
Chip & I were in Branson, Missouri from July 12th through 15th , for our anniversary, which was on July 14th . We enjoyed a show each night. They were all very good. Samson, the Biblical story, at the Sight and Sound Theater, was amazing! We went to the Promised Land Zoo on Saturday and enjoyed the drive-through safari and all the other animals in the walk-through sections. Of course, we enjoyed delicious food throughout the weekend.
On Thursday evening, July 19 th , we drove to Lake Conroe and spent the night at Piney Shores Resort, before picking up our great-granddaughter, Dixie, in Sour Lake. She came back with us to spend a couple of weeks with Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin. They have all been in Florida, with Laiken’s family this week. They’ve been having fun at Fort Walton Beach.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected] .
Basket Raffle Benefiting New Senior Center
Kyllingas By Mario Villarino
Kyllingas (Kyllinga spp.) belong to the sedge family (Cyperaceae) and at first glance can look like grasses, especially in mowed turf. However, closer inspection reveals that their stem, floral, and vegetative charac- teristics are quite different from grasses. Unlike grasses, they have pith-filled triangular stems and three-ranked leaves. The leaf blades of sedges appear waxy and have a v-shaped groove.
The sedge family (Cyperaceae) is one of the largest families of monocots in Texas and con- tains hundreds of different species. Kyllinga plants are commonly found in plant beds, ditch banks, and low-lying wet areas. Kyllingas are typically much smaller and more able to persist in turf mowed to 1 inch or less. It can be a mat-forming perennial that crowds out desirable turf in mowed settings. Kyllingas can also be distinguished by their roundish, congested seedheads.
Sedges often indicate chronically excessive soil moisture, which should always be addressed as part of an overall treatment program. Kyllinga species are generally the most difficult sedge to control. Removing sedges by hand is effective if you take care to remove all underground tubers and rhizomes. Adequate soil moisture will make tuber removal easier, especially in heavy clay soils.
Selective herbicide options: There are several herbicides available that can control kyllinga effectively. For herbicides to control weeds adequately and not injure the desirable turfgrass they must be applied to healthy, actively growing turfgrass at the rate indicated on the label. Always read the product label for application requirements and conditions. Halosulfuron-methyl(Manage, Sedgehammer), Imazaquin (Image) Sulfosulfuron (Certainty) Sulfentrazone (Ortho Nutsedge Killer for Lawns) can be applied to most turfgrass species including St. Augustinegrass. You will likely see results within 48 hours, and it will suppress sedges for at least 2 to 4 weeks. However, you may need to make repeated applications for long-term control. Additional herbicides are available to professional applicators. For more information contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
The Edge Conditioning Program Ended Thursday
The Edge conditioning program wrapped up its six week run Thursday (July 26) and Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens gave it an overall grade of A- saying it was good and positive. This year The Edge was presented by Michael Johnson Performance instead of the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ coaches.
Coach Owens said the effectiveness of the program would be evaluated as sports seasons begin. He said kids that committed and showed up made great gains, transformed their bodies and got into the best shape of their lives. Coach Owens said he feels the attendees are now quicker and more agile. Some athletes did not miss a single session. Coach Owens said MJP stressed techniques and fundamentals. He said he was especially pleased with players improvement in changing directions.
Coach Owens said he and his coaches are asking kids, especially seniors, what they thought of the new Edge and what they got out of it. He said he hoped to continue the relationship and partnership with Michael Johnson Performance in the future. Coach Owens said his coaches picked up some great ideas such as new agility drills and some different weight room approaches. He was impressed with how The Edge attendees breezed through the gasser test done recently.
Coach Owens would have liked to seen better attendance. He said about 25% of football players did not attend. Coach Owens is worried those players will struggle when practice begins next month.
Mount Vernon Police Seek Missing Person
On June 20, 2018 The Mount Vernon Police Department took a missing persons report on Michael Ray Weir (DOB-12/6/1991). Michael’s father said that his son was last seen at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Winnsboro Texas on June 13, 2018.
While conducting an investigation Officers learned that Michael was staying at the American Inn motel in Mount Vernon where Officers located Michael’s vehicle and keys. Officers were also able to locate video of Michael using an ATM at Texas American Bank on June 13, 2018 at approximately 10:49 p.m. While reviewing the video Officers observed that Michael was alone in his vehicle and left the bank heading back towards the American Inn Motel. Michaels father said that it is unlike his son to have no contact with his family and they are concerned for his sons safety.
Michael is a white/ male approximately 5’08” 180 to 200 Lbs., Brown eyes and black hair. Michaels father lives in Sulphur Springs and said that Michael has no other family in the Mount Vernon area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mount Vernon Police Department Lieutenant Joshua Daily. Mount Vernon Police Department: Lt. Joshua Daily; (O)- (903)-537-4539; (E)- [email protected]
