Meth in His Shoe
A bag of marijuana and digital scales with methamphetamine residue was not all Robert Charles Mathews, 33, 0f Winnsboro had in his possession when stopped by a Hopkins County deputy on FM 3019 at CR 2396.
Mathews was nervous when stopped and was told to exit the vehicle. A pat down followed for the safety of the officer. When the contraband was found in the vehicle following consent to search, Mathews said he had nothing else in his possession. However, at the jail book-in, a baggie of meth was found in his shoe.
Matthews is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Tamper/Fabricate Evidence and with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than or equal to 1-gram. He is held on bonds totaling $15,000.
Meth, Black Tar Heroin Found in Como Traffic Stop
A Hopkins County Deputy attempted to stop Justin Dwayne Humphries, 23, of Sulphur Springs on Highway 11 in Como. However, Humphries made a quick turn onto Taylor Street to avoid the stop.
The deputy had attempted to stop the small passenger car that Humphries was driving for driving on the improved shoulder of the highway while headed eastbound on the state highway. After the turn onto Taylor Street, he stopped at a residence on Taylor and walked to the door of the house. The deputy approached and asked for his driver’s license. Humphries admitted his license was suspended. No information of insurance could be provided by the driver or by county dispatch in a state records check. Humphries was placed in custody.
He stated he had nothing illegal in the vehicle. However, an inventory of the vehicle resulted in a bag of methamphetamine and a pipe. Also a clear baggie containing a black substance believed to be Black Tar Heroin was also found. The meth tested to 5.8-grams and the Heroin tested to just under 1-gram.
Humphries is in Hopkins County Jail Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200 grams. He is being held on bonds totaling $25,000.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Meth
Johnny Lee Speed, 35, of Pickton was stopped for a traffic violation and showed signs of nervousness. He gave consent to the deputy to search his vehicle on FM 3019 at CR 2381.
In a brown wallet containing his social security card was a clear baggie containing suspected methamphetamine.
Speed was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than1-g—a state jail felony.
Flag Lowered to Half-Staff Honor Peace Officers Memorial Day Monday, May 15, 2017
Peace Officer Memorial Day, May 15, 2015
Awards, Pictures, Video: SSHS Band Banquet
The annual Sulphur Springs High School Band Banquet celebrated the accomplishments of the band and band members Saturday evening in the high school cafeteria. Below are a list of winners, pictures of the winners of the top four awards and a video of the banquet filmed and produced by KSST’s Doug Haston.
Director’s Award….Emily Johnson
Louis Armstrong Award….Sam Robinson
Rex Wilemon Award….Christian Diaz-DeLeon
John Philip Sousa Award….Owen Lee & Christian Corona
Honey Bee Swarms and Their Control
According to Dr. Mike Merchant, Extension Entomologist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Honey bees are fascinating social insects with a complex set of behaviors. One of the most interesting honey bee colony behaviors is known as “swarming.” Swarming is the method used by honey bees to start a new colony. A swarm is merely a honey bee colony in search of a nesting site. A swarm generally consists of a mated queen bee along with hundreds or thousands of accompanying worker bees. Swarming bees are not normally aggressive and can, in most cases, be approached safely. Unless you are an experienced beekeeper, however, it is best to avoid getting too close to swarming bees. Bees in swarms may, on occasion, sting intruders who venture too close. Although bee swarms generally pose little threat to people, and provide a unique chance to observe honey bee behavior, they can cause problems. When swarms come too close to areas of human activity, or frighten people with a fear of bees, they may need to be controlled. Also, in areas where Africanized honey bees are established, it may become necessary to control wild bee swarms.
Using soapy water to control bees: Soapy water is a safe and effective way to control undesired honey bee swarms. Soapy water applied in this manner is an effective tactic in “drowning’ honey bees only if they are clustered in an exposed swarm. It is less effective and is not recommended for controlling undesired, established colonies in areas like hollow trees, wall voids, or underground nests. Neither would it be recommended for killing managed colonies where bees are “on the comb”. Mix 3/4-1 cup of ordinary liquid dishwashing detergents in 1 gallon of water. Add the mixture to a regular hand-held, pump-up type garden sprayer. Wet the surface of the swarm with the soapy water and continue wetting as the outer layer of soaked bees fall from the swarm. Continue wetting the newly, exposed, dry bees until all have been thoroughly covered and drowned. You may want to place a garbage can or similar receptacle beneath the swarm to catch the soaked bees as they fall from the swarm (enhances “drowning” and simplifies removal). You may need to use the sprayer wand to hasten the “release” of “wetted” bees from the swarm surface and the exposure of the remaining, dry bees in the center of the swarm. Dawn liquid dishwashing detergent has been most extensively evaluated; however, other dishwashing detergents should be just as effective. Commercial insecticidal soaps do not seem to work as effectively as ordinary dishwashing detergents. Powdered (dry) dishwashing and laundry detergents have been used by APHIS/USDA in Mexico and South Texas with equally satisfactory results, however they have not been tested as thoroughly as the liquid detergents. Dry formulations are mixed at 3/4-1 cup per gallon of water, also. Warm water, though not necessary, helps the soap disperse quicker. Soapy water has been approved for use to control Africanized honey bees (AHB) by the Environmental Protection agency provided that: 1) the detergent used for AHB cannot be sold as a pesticide; and 2) the treatment mixture of detergent and water cannot be used on edible food and feed commodities. Bee swarms should not be killed indiscriminately. Bees are beneficial insects, helping pollinate flowers and vegetables. Unless a swarm is causing a distinct problem and cannot be tolerated, it should be left alone. Most honey bee swarms will leave a resting site within a few hours. Eliminating possible points of entry by bees into buildings and removing other potential nest sites is the best way to prevent serious problems with bees around structures.
Interested in learning more about bees and beekeeping? The Hopkins County Beekeepers meets every third Thursday at 6:30 PM at the Hopkins County Extension Office located at 1200 B Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. More info at facebook: Hopkins County Beekeepers.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Baier Finishes Fifth at State Track Meet; Sets Personal Best Time
Sophomore Lady Cat hurdler Abbi Baier finished fifth in the 300-meter hurdles at the State Track Meet in Austin Friday night. Baier’s time was 44.75 seconds, her best time ever. The winners time was 43.68.
Baier came into the race with the fourth best time in the field. She finished second in the race at the regional track meet.
Baier was taken to Austin by Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron and hurdles coach Derek Tyson.
Abbi Baier and Imani Taylor, Ladycat Track MVPs
Wildcats Season Ends in Loss to Wakeland
The overachieving Wildcats’ baseball team had their season end in the area round as they lost a second game in their series with highly ranked Frisco Wakeland, 10-0 at Eagle Stadium Friday night. The game was the last one played at the old park, which is scheduled for demolition.
Wakeland got outstanding pitching for the second night in a row. Wyatt Marr threw a three-hit shutout while striking out seven. The Wolverines also had ten hits and they scored in every inning except the second. The game was called after five innings due to the ten run rule. Triston McCormick suffered the loss for the Wildcats. Heston Golightly and Tyler Armstrong also pitched for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats got hits from Mason Buck, Kaden Argebright and Easton Silman.
The Wildcats end their season with a record of 18-10-2. Picked by almost everyone to finish at or near the bottom of the district standings in pre-district polls, the Wildcats surprised them all by winning a share of the district championship with perennial champion Hallsville. Both teams had 10-2 district records. The Wildcats also won their bi-district series with North Forney, 2 games to zero.
Week Three of Spring Football Practice
As Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens evaluated week three of spring practice this week, he said one of the negatives after eleven spring workouts is that the players are sick of each other as they compete.
He said the coaching staff is doing a good job of changing things around in an attempt to keep things interesting. An example, he said, is for the offense to start with the ball at the five yard line to see how often they can score. Coach Owens said special teams work and technique drills continued last week. He said he was pleased with the way players are competing and are getting after it. Coach Owens said players were getting better every day and were showing improvement. He said everyone is getting lots of snaps.
He had praise for two seniors to be next year. He said offensive coaches better know where D’Idrec Dugan is on every play because he has been very active. Coach Owens said wide receiver Simeon Taylor is healthy and continues to make big plays catching the football.
Next week is the last week of spring practice. Monday and Wednesday are expected to be regular practice days. Tuesday Gilmer will be coming to town for 7 on 7 competition with the Wildcats. Next Friday the Spring Game will take place at the SSHS Track field.
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Lady Bears Play-off Game Friday, May 11
Lady Bears continue play-off Friday, May 11 at 6 p.m. The game will be at Mount Vernon.
