Criminal Instruments Used in Electronic Gas Pumps Found During Traffic Stop
Shortly after midnight Saturday morning, Sulphur Springs Police arrested Spall Reyes, 27, of Houston for possession of criminal instruments believed to be used to obtain several credit card information and personal information from electronic gas pumps.
Reyes, who was born in Cuba, is in Hopkins County Jail after giving consent to search his vehicle. The criminal instruments were found in the vehicle. The vehicle is impounded and Reyes is awaiting a magistrates hearing.
Blue 40, White 19 in SSHS Spring Football Game
The Wildcats spring football ended with the Spring Game as the Blue Team downed the White Team, 40-19 at the SSHS Track Complex field Friday evening. Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens compared it to an All-Star Game, sloppy and probably not living up to the hype. He said lots of players got lots of reps. Coach Owens said more important than the game were the numerous workouts where players got better. The Spring Game was videotaped and Coach Owens said coaches would be able to evaluate the video.
Next for those who wish to participate is The Edge conditioning program which starts this summer on Monday, June 12.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 10-16, 2017
May 10th
Deputies arrived at CR 2174 in Quitman at approximately 12:45 a.m. to serve a warrant. The individual was found in the residence. Acey Farris, 55, of Quitman, was arrested for Tampering with Evidence, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and a warrant.
At 10:06 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 in Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3482 in Hawkins, at approximately 10:36 a.m., in regards to a burglary. Miscellaneous sporting goods were stolen from the victim’s deer stand. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3840 in Hawkins, at approximately 11:33 a.m., in regards to an assault. John McCann, 34, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family Violence.
May 11th
At 4:13 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3854.
At 7:38 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3230.
May 12th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3170 in Quitman, at approximately 10:15 a.m., in reference to an individual pouring gasoline on a vehicle. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies were informed that the individual, who poured gasoline on the vehicle, assaulted another individual. Christopher Shelton, 38, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family Violence.
At 12:13 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 N.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3620, at approximately 2:15 p.m., in regards to information on a possible stolen vehicle. Jason Craft, 39, of Big Sandy, was arrested for Theft of Property.
At 2:57 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 515/154.
At 5:32 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 778.
May 13th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1388, at approximately 3:13 a.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The deputy made contact with an individual outside of the car, who appeared intoxicated. Juan Garza, 22, of Quitman, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
At 8:11 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 in Yantis.
At 9:42 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 in Winnsboro.
At 9:22 p.m., cows were reported out at Spur 514 in Yantis, 1 mile from FM 514.
May 14th
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6304 in Mineola, at approximately 12:34 a.m., in reference to an assault. An individual was arrested at the scene for outstanding warrants. This is an ongoing investigation.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:00 a.m., to FM 17 in Alba, in reference to a burglary. The owner of a boat reported parts of his boat were stolen. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
May 15th
An individual made a report by phone at approximately 6:40 a.m., in reference to a theft on FM 49, near FM 14. The victim states that several steel pipes and a couple joints of casing were stolen. This case has been forwarded to the investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1804 in Mineola, at approximately 7:09 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. The victim was assaulted at the residence and wanted to press charges. Virgil Worsham, 38, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family Violence.
At 10:20 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 11 E.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party in the Sheriff’s Office lobby, at approximately 4:10 p.m., in reference to a theft. Three military headstones, at Muddy Creek Cemetery on FM 69 in Quitman, were stolen. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 in Mineola, at approximately 6:03 p.m., regarding an assault. The victim was assaulted at the residence and wanted to pursue charges. Stephanie Loy, 37, of Mineola, was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 182 in Quitman, at approximately 10:41 p.m., in reference to a theft. A computer was stolen from the victim’s vehicle on his property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
May 16th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4930 in Quitman, at approximately 8:37 a.m., in reference to a theft. The victim’s trailer and welder were stolen off of his property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to Greenbriar Trail in Hawkins, at approximately 10:48 a.m., in regards to criminal mischief. The victim’s windshield on the vehicle was damaged. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
A deputy was contacted over the phone at approximately 2:54 p.m., in reference to a theft on CR 3940/3950. Copper wire was stolen from the victim’s work yard. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Total Jail Count – 155 prisoners – 126 males and 29 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Experience, Speed, Physicality Provide Potential for Wildcats Season
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young, after the conclusion of spring practices, says this year’s Wildcats’ offense has an incredible amount of potential. He says lots of offensive guys have already played on Friday night and they have answered the question of whether they can handle it and play at that speed and physicality.
Coach Young says he almost has to control his imagination about what is possible with this group. He says he has a lot of guys that can contribute. Coach Young says he is deep at wide receiver and running back. He adds he has multiple H backs. On the offensive line, Coach Young says their may be one player among ones he will depend on this fall who hasn’t played on Friday night.
He likes the senior leadership of several veteran players. Quarterback Ryan Humphries, receiver Simeon Taylor, offensive lineman Norris English and running back Lawrence Worth have two years on the varsity and offensive lineman Jesus Olivo played last year. Wide receiver Simeon Taylor has been turning heads with his play this spring. Coach Young says Taylor is healthier this spring. He also likes some little things he does that makes the team better.
Head Football Coach Greg Owens marveled recently about the Wildcats two varsity quarterbacks, Ryan Humphries and D’Corian Young. Both are athletic and speedy and they can also catch the ball if they are called upon to do it. Coach Young says both are great competitors and he says they grasp the offense in its entirety. He adds both the offense and the defense benefited this spring from going head to head against each other so many times.
SSHS Credit Recovery, EOC Exam Reviews Offered
Summer school in 2017 has two components: Credit Recovery and End of Course Reviews. There is no cost for summer school. Applications must be received before the first day of the summer school session.
Credit Recovery – for recovery of credit not earned during the regular school year. Dates are Monday-Thursday, beginning 6/5 and ending 7/6. Hours are 8:00-12 Noon or 12:30-4:30 p.m. Location is Austin Academic Center, 808 S. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX. Coursework is online. Since students will work at their own pace, it may not be necessary to attend the entire Credit Recovery time period. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
End of Course Reviews – for students who were not successful on one or more EOC exams. These will be taught at the high school by certified teachers. Dates are 6/5-6/8 AND 6/12-6/15 (16 hours); sessions are two-hour blocks. Preference for time slots will be given on a first-come, first served basis.
SEE COUNSELORS FOR APPLICATION. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SIGNED BY STUDENT AND PARENT, AND APPROVED BY COUNSELOR.
NOTE: EOC retests will be given at the high school the week of June 19-22.
Video of Event Included: Over $4 Million in Scholarships Presented SSHS Grads in Awards Ceremony; Burleson Awarded Over $1.7 Million in Scholarships;
When scholarships and awards were presented Thursday night during the Sulphur Springs High School Awards Assembly conducted in Wildcat/Lady Cat gym, Lydia Burleson, Valedictorian for the Class of 2017, received approximately $1.7 million dollars in scholarship offers. Just over $4-million in scholarships and awards was presented in varying amounts to students. Also Awards for scholastic achievement including honor graduates, UIL Academic competition, FCCLA, Choir and Ensemble, Business Professionals of America, and perfect attendance were presented.
Burleson, who has stated she will attend Yale University, received a Yale scholarship in the amount of $285,000. Also offering scholarships in amounts approximate to or more than the Yale offer were University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Columbia University, Trinity University San Antonio, Vassar College in New York, and Wesleyan University. She also received several smaller monetary awards and scholarships.
Military scholarships available following the fulfillment of commitment to military service totaled near $2-million. Commitment to the military service include: Sloan McGahee to the U. S. Army; Lamar Gasaway, U. S. National Guard; Mason Cleveland, U. S. Navy; and to the Marines, Jaylen Hall, Isaiah Neal, and Jason Ponce Bonilla.
Athletic scholarships totaled over $337,000 and included student-athletes in volleyball, football, golf, tennis, baseball, and soccer.
Baylor University presented Owen Lee a $127,000 scholarship package as well as a $79,000 scholarship to Sarah Anderson and an $88,000 award to Sarah Berning. Berning also received $24,000 from Farmers Insurance Leavey Foundation.
Mandy Echardt received a $108,000 scholarship from Austin College.
Sadie Evans will have her choice of Azusa Pacific University ($98,000), Pepperdine University ($99,200), Belmont University ($60,0000) or Mary Hardin Baylor University ($20,000).
A large number of other scholarships were also presented.
Dismantling Eagle Stadium Provides Parking for Numerous Activities
Dismantling Eagle Stadium will benefit not only parking for visitors during football season but also provide parking for activities such as the Hopkins County Stew Contest, parade staging, and other school and city activities, according to Dan Froneberger, SSISD Maintenance Director.
In a money saving move, Froneberger is once again using Hopkins County inmates to dismantle the historic stadium. Froneberger said the materials gained from the tear down are not worth selling for salvage. Therefore, the materials will be used for the county farm. The press box will be turned into produce stands and the windscreen will be used around the chicken yards. Grass from the stadium will be taken to the new stadium to be used in landscaping. Eagle Stadium bleachers will be used at the Lady Cat Park.
The new baseball stadium is moving along quickly. Framing for the press box, poles for the outfield fence, and one half of one dugout are in place. Froneberger said the work on the new stadium is ahead of schedule.
When demolition of Eagle Stadium is complete, the Lady Cat press box will be dismantled and a new press box put in place.
NETBIO Holds Big Sale
by Paul Bailey
The May Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) Pre-Conditioned Calf and Yearling Sale held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday attracted a full house of buyers, sellers and visitors, and continued its record-setting trend in 2017.
Consigners shipped 6,643 head of calves and yearlings to the sale, a new record for a May sale. Those cattle sold for an average of $875.19 per head.
A capacity crowd of buyers, sellers and visitors filled the auditorium at the May NETBIO Pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale held this week at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.
“It was an excellent sale and we had a lot of buyer interest in cattle being purchased that will be shipped to summer grazing,” said David Fowler, co-owner of the livestock commission. “There was also a lot of interest among the buyers in replacement cattle, and they sold really well.”
A total of 298 producers from Texas and neighboring states shipped cattle to the sale. Fowler said that in addition to the 31 buyers who bought cattle at the sale, a total of 2,235 head of the pre-conditioned calves and yearlings were purchased via Internet bidding.
“It was a very good offering of cattle and buyers recognized the excellent quality,” Fowler said. “The demand for all weights and kinds of cattle was good, and it was again evident that producers are doing a great job of pre-conditioning and getting their cattle ready for this sale.”
The next sale will be held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission on Wednesday, July 19. The weaning deadline for calves consigned to that sale is June 4. The last date for booster shots is June 19.
The July sale will be followed by a sale on September 20 and the anniversary sale on November 15.
The NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale gives producers a market to offer their pre-conditioned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities. NETBIO holds seven pre-conditioned calf sales per year, which is the marketing arm for members of the organization.
For more information about the NETBIO organization or the sales, call Fowler or Joe Don Pogue at 903-885-2455 or email them at [email protected].
Tira News May 19, 2017
by Jan Vaughn
Yvonne Weir from Tira, Brenda Allen from Yantis, and Pam Cathey from Como flew into Las Vegas, Nevada on May 1st and rented a car to begin an adventure they called “California Dreaming.” The first night was spent in Beatty, Nevada, where they met two families from France at the local cafe. They began their drive on Tuesday and toured Death Valley. Yvonne commented, “It was much more scenic than we expected.” From there they traveled through the Sequoia National Forest and National Park and report that it was amazing. They report moving on from there to Yosemite National Park, which was already crowded, but so beautiful. Yvonne says, “The waterfalls were plentiful and the rivers were raging due to a drought-relieving winter.” She adds, “We then drove across to Mendocino, where we had fun eating in an Irish pub and staying in a motel that was designed like an old frontier town. We started our drive down Highway 1 with a stop to do laundry and to tour Anchor Point Lighthouse. It was windy and cool next to the ocean. On Saturday we arrived in San Francisco and found it difficult driving up and down the hills .We met up with Pam’s cousin Peter Matthews and his daughter Madison and they took us to Golden Gate Park to a historic restaurant for brunch. They then drove us around to see the sights. We had a great time. The next two nights were spent in Paso De Robles. We really liked that little town. We toured the Hearst castle and went to a beach covered with elephant seals, which were supposedly molting. From there we went back to Las Vegas and spent the night. We took the shuttle to Mandalay Bay and dined at the House of Blues. After losing each other in the casino we were glad to meet up and shuttle back to our hotel. We flew back into Dallas late Wednesday night and drove on home. It was a beautiful trip and we had so much fun with each other.”
Yvonne reports, “Mother’s Day at the Weirs was shared with all the kids except Destri. We had lunch at La Pietra in Cooper and it was excellent. The moms got free mimosas and delicious dessert. Then of course we all went to Justa’s and shopped.”
Our great-grandsons Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden spent Friday evening and night with us. We always have a good time watching them play. On Saturday Chip, Tiffany, and I went to Broken Bow, Oklahoma for Thomas Vaughn’s high school graduation party. Thomas is the son of Johnny and Cindy Vaughn and grandson of Jim and Sandra Vaughn. Guests were treated to grilled hamburgers and a graduation cake. After the party, we came back by way of Dike, where we went to the fish fry at Community Bible Fellowship Church, which was a fundraiser for their youth camp.
Grace Vaughn, Tiffany, Kenden, and Jaidyn were with us for Mother’s Day lunch. Chip served the mothers (and guests) taco salad and angel food cake with strawberries and whipped topping. John Vaughn came by later that afternoon and took Grace to have dinner with their family.
I’m sure that many families in our community celebrated Mother’s Day. I hope to have more reports next week.
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].
