Additional Charges for Gibson
Additional charges have been filed on Daren Lee Gibson, 48, of Sulphur Springs. Added to the Burglary of a Building are three Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. One of the charges includes in a Drug Free Zone.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators and deputies served a search warrant for Burglary of a Building but found more than just items taken in the burglary that occurred on Highway 11W. The result of the search led to the arrested of Gibson. Having obtained a search warrant for items taken in the property, Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies searched the Gibson residence off Bill Bradford Road in Sulphur Springs. At the residence, investigators found items taken in the burglary along with a quantity of narcotics including heroin, over 2-grams of suspected methamphetamine, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.
An arrest warrant was obtained for Gibson, who is now in Hopkins county jail. Hydraulic hoses and other items taken in the burglary were located at the residence. One item of paraphernalia found was a bolt that had been hollowed out and a screw in top attached. Gibson was arrested on July 8, 2017 for two charges of possession of a controlled substance and bond was set at $30,000. He posted bond the following day. In May of this year and in February, 2016, he had been arrested on drug charges as well. Other arrests for burglary of a building and possession of narcotics were posted to his record in 2012.
Five Plea Agreements Made in Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday
A busy day for plea bargaining in Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday resulted in five agreements to sentencing in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice:
Damiane Cunning, 22, of Arkansas agreed to two years in TDCJ for Tampering with Physical Evidence. In the agreement a charge of Bribery was dismissed. Cunning was a passenger in an auto stopped at the 132-mile marker on I-30 Eastbound. The driver of the auto had called 911 when she became afraid of Cunning. When the deputy arrived, the driver stated that Cunning had hit her multiple times at their hotel and also while traveling the roadway in Greenville. She had stopped the auto out of fear. She also told the officer that Cunning had thrown a “joint” into the ditch prior to the arrival of the officer. A field sobriety test showed Cunning to be intoxicated and a danger to himself and others. A $20 bill in his billfold just added to his problems when he offered the bill to a Hopkins County Deputy in exchange for not charging him with several offenses committed. On the way to jail, the deputy noted Cunning reaching into his pants and putting something in his mouth. Told to spit out what he had placed in his mouth, Cunning spit out a key. A little later on the way to jail, the deputy notice Cunning again putting something in his mouth, this time it was a plastic baggie of suspected marijuana. When Cunning was placed in jail and the officer returned to his patrol vehicle, another baggie of suspected marijuana was found in the patrol vehicle back seat.
Everett Brown, Jr. was sentenced to 16 years in TDCJ. Brown, 43, was one of two arrested in a traffic stop with methamphetamine found in the center console of the vehicle. In a cigarette box in the console were two baggies of methamphetamine and syringes. He was in Possession of less than 4-grams of meth.
David Jason Neagle was sentenced to 15 years each Evade Arrest Detention with Vehicle with Previous Conviction and Tamper Fabricate Physiical Evidence with Intent to Impair. He will serve the two sentences concurrently.
Dayton Hargett pled to 10 years in TDCJ for Engage in Organized Criminal Activity and Burglary of Habitation. Hargett, 29, of Hughes Springs was one of four arrested for the burglary of Weaver Baptist Church and a residence on CR 3600.
The fifth plea was Barney Ebey who escaped from a Hopkins County inmate work group but was located 12 hours later in Athens. He received 50 years for the escape and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
Texas A&M University-Commerce: International Research Faculty Award
COMMERCE, TX—Dr. Maria Lamarque, associate professor of Literature and Languages, was the faculty selected for the International Research Faculty Award in the College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
She has been a champion and campus leader for the importance of a global education since she started her career at A&M-Commerce in 2005. As a Distinguished Global Fellow, she supports the university’s goals to foster global engagement in students by participating in global events, training, conferences, and more.
“As educators, it is germane to embrace a strong commitment to multiculturalism not only in research and teaching but as a philosophy of life,” said Lamarque.
Dr. Lamarque has published scholarly work in contemporary Latin American literature, modern Portuguese literature, post-Spanish Civil War literature, children’s literature written in Spanish and Portuguese, and film. She specializes in semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, within the field of comparative cultural studies.
Dr. Lamarque has also published thirty-six articles in peer-reviewed journals in English and Spanish, and three of her thirty-six articles have been invited for translation in several journals, including International Research in Children’s Literature (Scotland), Revista Cronopios (Colombia), and Cuadernos de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil (Spain).
Her book, “Postmodern Spaces in Latin American Contemporary Literature: Dystopia and Heterotopia,” was recently invited to be presented at La Casa de la Literatura in Lima, Peru. She has signed a contract with McFarland Publishers for her book, “Cinderella as a Socio-Ethical Product” which is due out in 2018.
Dr. Lamarque has taught abroad in Portuguese and Spanish in Brazil and Spain. She is the recipient of several external and internal research grants and has collaborated with colleagues in federally funded grants at the university.
She has presented her research in more than thirty-five international conferences throughout 12 countries. This summer, alongside a graduate student, she presented her research on “Cinderella as a Socio-Ethical Text” at the University of Bedfordshire in England, at a specialized international conference on Cinderella around the world, and at the XVIII International Conference on Hispanic Literature in Galicia, Spain.
About Texas A&M University-Commerce: Founded in 1889, Texas A&M University-Commerce is a member of The Texas A&M University System. Located in Northeast Texas, A&M-Commerce is home to more than 12,000 students, four academic colleges, a thriving graduate school, and more than 140 degree programs. As the region’s focal point of higher education, A&M-Commerce offers students facilities ranging from the world-class Keith D. McFarland Science Building and University Planetarium to the Sam Rayburn Student Center, to a fully equipped recreational facility and music hall. The university also has convenient locations in Corsicana, downtown Dallas, Midlothian, McKinney, Mesquite and Rockwall.
About the A&M System: The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $4.2 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities and seven state agencies, the Texas A&M System educates more than 150,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. System-wide, research and development expenditures exceeded $946 million in FY 2015 and helped drive the state’s economy.
High Frequency at PJC Sulphur Springs
HIGH FREQUENCY
These three welding students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop are practicing (GTAW) high frequency aluminum welding. Behind the welding helmets are advanced welding students (from left) Erik Tussey and J.K. Stokes, and structural welding student Claton McBride — all from Sulphur Springs. For information about the welding program and other classes offered at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center call 903-885-1232.
Tira News August 11, 2017
by Jan Vaughn
A time of remembrance for Floyd and Teresa Benefield will be held at the Tira Community Center on Sunday, August 13th, at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served by friends of the Tira community. Please be in prayer for the family.
Teachers, administrators, and staff of the North Hopkins Independent School District returned for the new school year on Tuesday, August 8th, and were treated to a wonderful meal and great door prizes at the Peerless Baptist Church. Interim pastor, Kent Pate, shared words of encouragement with the group. Everyone at North Hopkins is very appreciative of their hospitality. Students return to school on Monday, August 21st.
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].
Beef Tips (From Beef Cattle Short Course in TAMU) By Mario Villarino
This week I got the chance of attend and participate at the TAMU Beef Short Course in College Station. This year, the program attracted more than 2200 attendees and must of the session I participate were very well attended. The major topics that attracted my interest were on the Animal Health track. For those who have not attended this yearly event, the set-up of the lectures is divided in topics of interest, and the sessions are conducted concurrent. A participant can attend any session offered but must decide ahead since the sessions are conducted live and chances are that due to scheduling a participant could miss a lecture if attention is not provided to the program. This year several producers from Hopkins County came to the program and I got the chance to spend time with some of them. It is also possible to miss participants due to the size and number of concurrent session. During the event, just because you do not see somebody, does not mean that they were not there!
Trichomoniasis Control Program: Changes are proposed to the Texas Animal Health Commission Working Group related to diagnostic, bull testing and the possibility of including females into the testing protocols. As on today, those are just suggestions after years of program implementation. The working group will discuss and evaluate those suggestions and probably make changes in the future.
Tick Fever Program: According to the Texas Animal Health Commission, the fever tick problem continues in the south part of Texas. There is a report of at least one outbreak already outside of the permanent quarantine zone. Some of the challenges of the program include cattle smuggled from Mexico, exotic hoofstock keeping the ticks and financial resources to maintain treatment in affected areas.
Warts in cattle: A common concern for cattle ranchers in Texas are warts or also known as papillomatosis. According to producers from central Texas, the problem is severe. I am not aware for us having a big number of cases of cattle warts and the few ones I know related to cattle overcrowding.
I will continue to share some of the information collected on the beef short course in the next few weeks to come.
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
Small Changes Can Have Big Lifetime Results By Johanna Hicks
Small Changes Can Have Big Lifetime Results
During my recent Texas Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences state conference in Round Rock, our opening session speaker provided some great information that we, as Extension Family & Consumer Sciences agents, have been teaching. It’s always good to know that the same messages are being shared across the state. Roberta Anding, clinical and sports dietitian for Baylor College of Medicine Corporate Programs Department of Orthopedic Surgery, is passionate about helping individuals understand that their choices can greatly influence well-being, and she shared the following information.
The title of her presentation was “Health 401K – Making Deposits in Your Wellness Bank.” Wellness is something that should be sustainable. When it comes to diets, if it sounds too good to be true, it is! She indicated that small changes can have big lifetime results. For example, switching from whole milk to skim milk can save 25,000 calories per year. Switching from a 12-ounce soda to a diet soda can save 54,000 calories per year. Note, we’re not necessarily advocating diet soda, but the calorie savings are dramatic. Of course the best beverage choice is water to quench thirst. Adding one more fruit or vegetable per day adds 1,825 grams of fiber per year.
So, the whole goal is to make deposits into your Health 401K, rather than withdrawals! Taste and convenience seem to be the two driving forces behind food choices. Research indicates that whatever size plate we use, we will fill it and consume 92% to 100% of what’s on the plate. So, the key is to limit the plate size as an effective tool to limit caloric intake. Check the size of the dinner plate you use at home. A 9-inch plate is the maximum recommended size.
Another key to remember is that protein has the biggest impact on satiety. You need protein at each meal, whether plant or animal-based. At any given meal, eat the protein food first. You will feel more satisfied. Eating a high-protein breakfast has benefits that last throughout the day – better appetite control, better satiety, and reduction of evening snacking. When it comes to protein, lean is still best. Lean = loin when it comes to beef and pork.
Physical activity also plays an important role in your health. Thirty to sixty minutes of physical activity per day is recommended. Anding also said that everybody needs strength training twice a week, as well. As we age, we lose muscle at an increasing rate. Simply using one to three pounds weights for upper body strength training can have good results. Ten thousands steps per day (approximately 5 miles) are needed. Unfortunately, the average American gets about 5,500 steps per day. Consider 10,000 steps as your WD-40 – it makes everything on the inside work better.
So, work on making deposits in your Health 401K just as you do your financial 401K!
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop
This workshop is only two weeks away, and we still have room for more couples! Marriage Expectations, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Money Management, and Goals and Dreams are the topics to be covered, and engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license.
The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B West Houston Street, Sulphur Springs. We’ll start at 8:30 a.m. and end around 3:30 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and perhaps the best part is that this is a free workshop! This is a funk informative workshop that includes, videos, couple interaction, and group activities. That’s a win-win situation. Please call the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to reserve seats.
Closing Thought
You can’t do a good job if your job is all you do.
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]
Video Interview: A Shining Star: Amanda Thompson Brandenburg
Amanda Thompson Brandenburg admits she was bitten by the theater bug early in life, during a First Baptist Church children’s play where she sang publicly for the first time. During her growing-up years in Sulphur Springs, she was onstage as often as she could be in school productions, children’s summer workshops and local community theater. In college and away from home, she stayed close to her roots and in recent years she and her husband moved to her hometown to raise their twin sons.
During 2017, Amanda is very engaged, playing a number of real-life roles including Mom, President of her own production company Shining Star Productions and professional actress with the Repertory Company Theater in Dallas.
Amanda sits down with Enola Gay in the Channel 18 studio to tell us about her journey.
Celebrity Movie Calendar Fundraiser Features Local Talent to Help Sr’s Center
Karon Weatherman displays the first copy of the Hopkins County Senior Celebrity Movie Calendar. This fundraising calendar was the idea of one of the seniors who attends the Center’s activities. It was created to help fund a new, larger Senior Citizen’s Center in Sulphur Springs. The full-color 24-month calendar for 2018/2019 includes twenty-four movie poster photos featuring local senior citizens you may know. Cost is $20 per calendar, and they will make great Christmas gifts. For information, phone 903-885-1661 or visit the Sr’s Center at 150 MLK Drive in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Karon’s visit to the Good Morning Show also revealed plans for more events for seniors….
42 Tournament on Saturday August 19 starting at 10am. A pizza lunch will be provided. Cost to enter is $10 person through August 11, then $25 per team of two. At the Sr’s Center, 150 MLK Drive
Senior Olympics on Thursday August 24 at The Roc, downtown Sulphur Springs. 1K at 9:30am, other events start at 10am. Free for anyone age 50 through 80-plus. Wheelchairs and walkers OK.
The Volunteer Fair on Thursday September 14 at Sr’s Center. This event will attract volunteers to help your organization. Booth space available at $15.
