Miller Sentenced to Four Years in TDCJ
July 3, 2018 – Tuesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, Matthew Miller, 21, of Greenville, was sentenced to four years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Tuesday morning Judge Eddie Northcutt heard testimony regarding Miller’s attack on a man who was having an affair with Miller’s wife. Miller confessed to cutting the victim’s throat during the altercation at the time of his arrest. He will serve at least half of the sentence, two years, before being eligible for parole because of aggravated parole rules when a deadly weapon is used.
Matthew Miller
In October 2017, Sulphur Springs Police responded to an early morning call in the 300 block of Texas Street. There they located a victim with a very large laceration on the left side of his neck. The victim described the assailant and a search of the area located Miller and removed a Glock 43, 9MM handgun from his coat pocket.
Miller had found his wife in bed with the victim at the time of the offense. The victim claimed he did not know that Miller and the woman were married.
Miller had entered the residence where the victim and his wife were staying. He fire the Glock into the bedroom and grabbed a kitchen knife used in the assault. A baby was asleep in another room. Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison stated that Miller was aware of the danger he created and he intended to harm the victim.
Miller and his wife had been together since their teens and Miller had finished school early to care for their child while the mother finished school, according to testimony.
The range of punishment for the offense was 2 to 20 years in prison or probation of up to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000. The judge sentenced the defendant to 4 years in prison and no fine. Miller currently has 2 days of credit in the Hopkins County Jail.
Flags at Half Staff Tuesday, July 3, 2018, Honoring Victims of the Tragedy in Annapolis, Maryland
Our Nation shares the sorrow of those affected by the shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. Americans across the country are united in calling upon God to be with the victims and to bring aid and comfort to their families and friends. As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on June 28, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, July 3, 2018. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Local Woman Arrested for Theft With Previous Convictions
Sulphur Springs Police were called to the VF Outlet Monday afternoon where they questioned Shaukiquia Tralynn Ford, 32, of Sulphur Springs regarding items taken from the store. The store manager told police that Ford had stolen from the store on previous occasions.
During questioning, she pulled a pair of pants out of her purse. The purse was large and filled with other items. She told police that she had property inside the purse that she had taken from the store without paying for the items. Notified by police dispatch that Ford had previous convictions for theft, she was arrested at the scene.
Ford is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Theft of Property less than $2500 with previous convictions, a State Jail Felony.
Video Presentation: Groundbreaking at Heritage Park
A $125,000 donation from Dr. Robert Taylor of Texarkana enabled the groundbreaking at Heritage Park Monday, July 2, 2018. The building will be located near the double gate entrance to the park off Jackson Street and will house a meeting/reception room, kitchen, and restrooms. Labor to build the facility will include members of the Historical Society and any local laborers who wish to help. Donations toward the building and needed contents are being accepted.
Recycling in Sulphur Springs Survey: Results
A majority of respondents report they live within the city limits. And no surprise, the majority of respondents report they say care about the environment.
Greater then half of the respondents report they are already doing things that help the environment. Over half have never participated in a citywide program.
Respondents that had previously participated in a program said it was a positive experience.
Greater than half of the previous programs were provided without additional cost.
A vast majority feel the recycled items were reused and did not end up in landfill.
Successful citywide recycling programs often succeed due to a strong grassroots movement.
Most respondents feel the value of recyclables will offset any cost associated with the program.
Respondents are ready to sort and wash.
Respondents have mixed feelings about negative feedback on their efforts.
A strong grassroots movement often makes the difference in a recycling program.
Lots of support for a program, less support if the program has additional costs.
$10 received the majority of responses.
Slight, and probably insignificant trend toward no other issues of more significance.
Respondents are already making an effort in Sulphur Springs.
Wildcats 2018 Football Varsity, Sub-Varsity Schedules
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats 2018 Football Schedule has been released with one revision. The scrimmage against Liberty Eylau has been moved to Thursday night, August 23rd at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Wildcats are in a new district and will play eight district games. Two pre-district games will be played–August 31st, at Frisco Memorial Stadium, the Wildcats will face Frisco Wakeland and September 7, the Wildcats will host Lovejoy.
Below are the varsity and sub-varsity schedules:
| Sulphur Springs Wildcats | ||||||||||||
| 2018 Football Schedule | ||||||||||||
| Varsity Schedule | ||||||||||||
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | Location | |||||||||
| Aug 23(Thur) | Liberty Eylau (scrm) | 7:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||||||
| Aug 31 | Frisco Wakeland | 7:30 | Frisco – Memorial | |||||||||
| Sept 7 | Lovejoy | 7:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||||||
| Sept 14 | *Terrell (Homecoming) | 7:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||||||
| Sept 21 | *Royse City | 7:30 | Royse City | |||||||||
| Sept 28 | OPEN | |||||||||||
| Oct 5 | *Forney | 7:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||||||
| Oct 12 | *Ennis | 7:30 | Ennis | |||||||||
| Oct 19 | *Corsicana | 7:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||||||
| Oct 26 | *GREENVILLE | 7:30 | Greenville | |||||||||
| Nov 2 | *Kaufman (Sr Night) | 7:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||||||
| Nov 9 | *North Forney | 7:30 | Forney – Citi Bank | |||||||||
| * DISTRICT GAMES | ||||||||||||
| JUNIOR VARSITY | FRESHMEN | |||||||||||
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | Location | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | Location | |||||
| Aug 23 | Liberty Eylau(scrm) | 5:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | Aug 23 | Liberty Eylau(scrm) | 5:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||
| Aug 30 | Frisco Wakeland | 6:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | Aug 30 | Frisco Wakeland | 5:00/6:30 | Frisco Wakeland | |||||
| Sept 6 | Lovejoy | 6:00 | Lovejoy | Sept 6 | 9b Lone Oak 4:30 / 9a Lovejoy 6pm | SS – Gerald Prim | ||||||
| Sept 13 | *Terrell | 7:00 | Terrell | Sept 13 | 9b @ Lindale 4:30 / 9a @*Terrell 5:30 | |||||||
| Sept 20 | *Royse City | 6:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | Sept 20 | *Royse City | 5:30/7:00 | Royse City | |||||
| Sept 27 | OPEN | Sept 27 | OPEN | |||||||||
| Oct 4 | *Forney | 6:00 | Forney | Oct 4 | *Forney | 5:30/7:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||
| Oct 11 | *Ennis | 6:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | Oct 11 | *Ennis | 5:30/7:00 | Ennis | |||||
| Oct 18 | *Corsicana | 6:00 | Corsicana | Oct 18 | *Corsicana | 5:30/7:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||
| Oct 25 | *Greenville | 6:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | Oct 25 | *Greenville | 5:30/7:00 | Greenville | |||||
| Nov 1 | *Kaufman | 6:00 | Kaufman | Nov 1 | *Kaufman | 5:30/7:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||
| Nov 8 | *North Forney | 6:00 | SS – Gerald Prim | Nov 8 | *North Forney | 5:30/7:00 | North Forney HS | |||||
| ** ‘B’ team times subject to change based on school. | ||||||||||||
| ** ‘B’ games are played before ‘A’ games | ||||||||||||
| Tuesdays | 8th Grade B/A | Saturdays | 7th Grade Intramurals | |||||||||
| Date | Opponent | B / A | Location | Date | Game | Time | Location | |||||
| Sept 11 | Mt Pleasant | 5:30/6:30 | MP – Sam Parker | Sept 15 | Intramurals | 9:00/10:30 | Prim Stadium | |||||
| Sept 18 | Lindale | 5:30/6:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | Sept 22 | Intramurals | 9:00/10:30 | Prim Stadium | |||||
| Sept 25 | Pine Tree | 5:30/6:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | Sept 29 | Intramurals | 9:00/10:30 | Prim Stadium | |||||
| Oct 2 | Texas | 5:30/6:30 | Txk – Grimm Park | Oct 6 | Intramurals | 9:00/10:30 | Prim Stadium | |||||
| Oct 9 | *Hallsville | 5:30/6:30 | Hallsville | Oct 13 | Intramurals | 9:00/10:30 | Prim Stadium | |||||
| Oct 16 | *Texas | 5:30/6:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | Oct 20 | Intramurals | 9:00/10:30 | Prim Stadium | |||||
| Oct 23 | *Marshall | 5:30/6:30 | Marshall | Oct 27 | OPEN – Fall Festival | |||||||
| Oct 30 | *Pine Tree | 5:30/6:30 | Pine Tree | Nov 3 | All Stars | 9:00/10:30 | Prim Stadium | |||||
| Nov 6 | *Mt Pleasant | 5:30/6:30 | SS – Gerald Prim | |||||||||
| Greg Owens – AD/Head Football 903 885 2158 x2270 | Map-It | Prim Stadium – 1000 Houston Street, 75482 | ||||||||||
| Eddie Flores – Middle School Football 903 885 7741 x3391 | ||||||||||||
70 K-9th Grade Students Signed Up for SSHS Soccer Camp 2018
According to SSHS Soccer Coach Joel Bailey, “Soccer camp this year was a huge success, almost 70 kids K – 9th had signed up. Our camp staff was made up of current high school coaches and alumni from the Wildcat and Ladycat programs. ” Special thanks to Endless T-Shirts and Alliance Bank for camp shirts. Also many thanks to Dairy Queen Main St., Pizza Inn, Sonic, Wendy’s for donating prizes.
26 PJC Student Athletes Named National Junior College Athletic Association Academic Honors; 17 Named Academic All-American
A total of 26 Paris Junior College student athletes from five teams were recently named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic honors.
The Dragon baseball team was second in the nation with a GPA of 3.61 with 17 players receiving Academic All-American honors.
“NJCAA Region XIV is one of the toughest in the country, and we are consistently competitive. We are proud of our student athletes and teams, but prouder of their academic achievement,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “We expect our student athletes to put their studies first and athletics second so that they can achieve both their educational and athletic goals.”
NJCAA’s All-Academic honors are divided into three categories: First Team members have a 4.00 GPA; Second Team have between a 3.80 to 3.99 GPA; and Third Team members have between a 3.60 to 3.79 GPA.
The first team included baseball players John Altman, Jonathan Carrillo, Cody Morrow, Eric Wimpee, Michael Williams; and women’s basketball player Leigh Westbrook.
Second team members from PJC are baseball players Aaron Beaulaurier, Trevor Blackshear; softball player Katie Cullum and women’s soccer player Rubi Soto.
Third team members from PJC include baseball players Connor Anderson, Kros Bay, Jacob Coats, Zachary Diaz, Levi Dixon, Tyler Mendoza, Tyler Myers, Foster Pace, Matt Solomon, Ryan Tackett; men’s soccer players Joshua Baffoe, Noe Jimenez Ricardo Vidal; softball players Breanne Smallwood and Brianna Gibbons, and women’s soccer player Chelsey Walker.
