Hopkins County and North Central Texas Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 11 p.m.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 32 COUNTIES:
IN CENTRAL TEXAS:
ANDERSON BELL BOSQUE
CORYELL FALLS FREESTONE
HAMILTON HENDERSON HILL
LAMPASAS LEON LIMESTONE
MCLENNAN MILAM MILLS
ROBERTSON
IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS:
COLLIN DALLAS DELTA
ELLIS FANNIN HOPKINS
HUNT JOHNSON KAUFMAN
LAMAR NAVARRO RAINS
ROCKWALL SOMERVELL TARRANT
VAN ZANDT
Wildcats, Lady Cats At District Meet Monday, Wednesday
This year’s district track meet for the Wildcats and Lady Cats is a two-day event at Pine Tree in Longview with prelims on Monday and finals on Wednesday. Athletes will be trying to finish in the top four in their events to qualify for the area track meet on April 20 at Lovejoy.
Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron said he’s excited to think about what could happen. His team has had several strong showings at previous meets this season. Coach Abron said the goal for his team is to win the district meet. He said if the team keeps progressing as they have been doing, they will give themselves a chance to win. Coach Abron said he has seen some other teams in district and he said winning won’t be easy. He said if his team takes care of their business, they will have a shot. Coach Abron said each Lady Cat has to have a goal of finishing in the top four in their event to qualify for the area meet.
Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young has more modest goals especially with the injury bug possibly sidelining several key athletes. He said he expected his team to score 80 points if the injured athletes compete. Without them, Coach Young said over 50 points would be good. He said he is hoping one or two throwers, one or two distance runners and some hurdlers will qualify for the area meet. Coach Young said Ryan Humphries also has a chance in the 100-meter dash. He added it could be better but other athletes have to perform at Pine Tree. Coach Young said last year’s district winner Pine Tree is thought to be the frontrunner. He said they specialize in middle distance runners. He said Texas High features sprinters, Hallsville shines in field events and hurdlers, Marshall has speed and good relay teams and Mt. Pleasant features good throwers. Greenville also has some good athletes.
Sigma Theta Tau International Induction
By Liliana Vasquez
COMMERCE, TX— Ten students from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Texas A&M University-Commerce were inducted into the Iota Nu Chapter at Large of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.
Baccalaureate students must have completed at least 50 percent of their nursing program with a B average to be considered, with only the top 30 percent of those students receiving invitations.
Students pictured are Jose Daniel Colin, Monterrio Jones Jr., Brittany Perryman, Tiffney Darrow, Courtney Goldsmith, McKenna Sims, Cheyenne Bryant, Katelyn Sims, Sara Christopher, and Shanna Spurr.
Sigma Theta Tau International has over 135,000 active members from more than 90 countries worldwide whose mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
The faculty of the A&M-Commerce Nursing Department are all active members with several holding leadership positions on the Iota Nu Board of Directors.
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.
Annual Relay For Life Survivor Dinner Set For April 22nd
The Annual Relay For Life Survivor Dinner is set for Saturday, April 22nd at 6 pm. Any Hopkins County cancer survivor or caregiver is invited to the League Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall to celebrate and honor cancer survivors. The event includes dinner, entertainment, and fun free of charge. The 2017 Relay For Life will be held on May 12th with “Game Over Cancer” as the theme.
County Commissioners Hear Library Update
County Commissioners Hear Library Update
Thirty-one percent of Hopkins County non-city residents hold a library card according to a report made by Hope Cain, Director of the Sulphur Springs Library. Cain thanked Hopkins County Commissioners Court for their contributions to enable the public library to service residents of Hopkins County. Mrs. Cain addressed the commissioners Monday morning during their regular session. She reports 31.7% of county residents with library cards is 14% of all those who hold cards issued by the local library.
She reported to the court that library staff is creating a more pleasurable experience for those browsing through the books and displays at the local library on North Davis Street. The staff is continuing to develop a current, relevant reading collection for patrons. The library will be adding two additional vision impaired viewing screens for public use. Currently, one vision impaired viewing screen is available.
Future goals for the local library include an electronic sign on the grounds in front of the library, seating for adults in the children’s area, and digital signage around the library.
The Children’s Summer Reading Program is set to begin June 8th, 2017
Emory Man Leads Cumby Officer on High Speed Chase Through Sulphur Springs
Emory Man Leads Cumby Officer on High Speed Chase Through Sulphur Springs
A high speed chase began in Cumby, traveled to the streets of Sulphur Springs and ended in Rains County with the arrest of David Jason Neagle, 45, of Emory. During the chase, Neagle was throwing items from the vehicle he was driving.
David Jason Neagle
It all began when the Cumby Police officer noted that the auto displayed no registration. The initial traffic stop was made at FM499 and the North Service Road. He made a traffic stop but noted that Neagle’s right hand was behind his back. The officer asked what was in his hand and Neagle responded it was paraphernalia and asked the officer if he wanted it. The officer told Neagle to not move his hand. At that time Neagle put the car into drive and fled the scene in the vehicle. The officer gave chase.
Neagle led the officer along several highways, a number of streets in the city of Sulphur Springs, and along Farm to Market roads with speeds at time in excess of 110 miles per hour. The chase terminated on FM 514 in Rains County. Neagle did admit to throwing multiple pill bottles out the vehicle windows. He did not have a prescription for any of the medication.
Neagle is charged with Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle with a Previous Conviction, Tamper Fabricate Physical Evidence with intent to Impair, Deadly conduct, and Reckless Driving. He is in Hopkins County Jail being held on bonds totaling $85,000.
Tim Kelty Celebrates 50 Years in Local Real Estate
Tim Kelty Celebrates 50 Years in Local Real Estate
The public is invited to attend a 50th-Anniversary Open House today at Century 21 Hometown Realty from 4-6pm. Tim Kelty visited the KSST studios along with Joe Mack Gober to recount the history and success of the company. April 10, 2017 is the 50-year-mark since Kelty and then business partner Gene Watson opened Hometown Real Estate. Back in 1967, Sulphur Springs was growing and families were looking to buy homes and properties.
The same is true today in 2017 as more people are moving to our area, and as chain businesses are considering opening branches in Sulphur Springs. Over the past 2 years, Hometown Real Estate has assisted the boom by locating property where several new restaurants have opened for business, and others which are currently preparing to build. In fact, March 2017 marked another milestone month in real estate sales for Century 21 Hometown Real Estate.
The firm, headquartered in the tall yellow building at 1610 Posey Lane, is owned and operated by Tim Kelty. He is assisted by ten agents Marlin Jones, Johnny Gibson, Joe Mack Gober, Fred McCoy, McKenzie Glenn, Carolyn Matkin, Scott Burgin, Kerri Burgin, Trey Hinton and Joe Dan Gober.
High Speed Leads to Drug Arrest
High Speed Leads to Drug Arrest
Amanda Blake Dockery, 26. of Paris was stopped at Hillcrest at Houston at 1 a.m. for speeding. She appeared nervous and did not make eye contact with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy that made the stop.
With consent to search the vehicle, the deputy found a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine in the center console, a digital scale with crystal like residue , a plastic container with traces of a green leafy like substance, rolling papers, make shift pipe commonly used for marijuana. In her make up bag was another bag containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. She told the deputy she had a glass pipe in her bra and she gave that to the deputy as well.
The traffic stop occurred within 1000 feet of the Early Childhood Learning Center enhancing the charges in the drug free zone. She is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams in a Drug Free Zone and is being held on a $30,000 bond. She was also charged with speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Easter Egg Hunt, Games, Bicycles, Prizes at Saturday’s Law Enforcement Event
A busy Saturday across the community included the annual Easter Egg Hunt and activities sponsored by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department and law enforcement. The event on the Walter Helm Memorial Grounds at the Hopkins County Civic Center include giving away 32 bicycles to children, safety finger printing of children by the Sulphur Springs Police Department, and viewing a medical helicopter.
