Felony Warrant Arrest Leads to Additional Charges
A Hopkins County Deputy noted a pickup truck belonging to Rex Wayne Reiber, Jr., 32, who had an active warrant and the deputy stopped the vehicle on FM 499E.
Rex Wayne Reiber
Ashley Denise Haynes
Reiber was wanted for an Indictment Theft of Property over $2500 but less than $30,000. A female passenger in the truck, Ashley Denis Haynes, 32, of Cumby was also arrested when neither Reiber nor Haynes claimed a small black box containing a small amount of both methamphetamine and marijuana. At Hopkins County Jail, as Haynes changed into jail clothing, she handed the female jailer a green pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine. The pipe had been hidden in her clothing.
Reiber is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Theft of Service over $2500 but less than $30,000, Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram, and possession of marijuana under 2 oz. His bonds total $16,000.
Haynes is being held for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram, and possession of marijuana under 2 oz. Her bonds total $26,000.
PJC Named To Schools.com Top 10 Texas Community Colleges List
Paris Junior College has been named to the Top 10 Texas community colleges in 2016 by Schools.com.
Ranked seventh on the list, PJC was included in part because it tied for fifth-highest graduation rate of all Texas community colleges in 2015, and for its status as a Pathways Project institution.
The Pathways Project is an American Association of Community Colleges initiative that aims to improve student success both in the classroom and in the field. PJC was one of only 30 colleges in the country selected to implement guided academic and career pathways — a model establishing coherent and easy-to-follow programs of study that align with requirements for success in employment and at the next stage of education.
Pathways provides support services and re-aligns curricula and instruction to help students master the knowledge and skills they need to meet their ultimate career goals. Students can earn certificates and degrees in several unique disciplines on-site or online.
Schools.com also lauded PJC for making online education more convenient through an app that lets students access books, databases and other library services from any iOS or Android device.
“Paris Junior College focuses on student access and success and on personalized attention for each student, at an affordable price,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “Scholarships are available, in addition to state and federal financial aid.Data is monitored and evaluated each year as we monitor our progress towards our student access and success goals. We are honored for our focus on student access and success to be recognized by Schools.com.”
The ranking of 60 community colleges in Texas was based on multiple factors related to educational opportunity, student performance and student services. (See Schools.com story here)Each school was scored on a 10-point scale, using the following six data points and the weights specified:
- The percentage of students enrolled in distance education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2014: 15 percent
- Cost of attendance, based on the average net price for students receiving scholarship and grant aid, and the total cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies, National Center for Education Statistics, 2014 and 2015: 30 percent
- Student-to-faculty ratio, National Center for Education Statistics, 2014: 5 percent
- The graduation rate in 150 percent time, National Center for Education Statistics, 2014: 5 percent
- The number of transfers per 1,000 students to public four-year universities in Texas and the graduation rate over three years for past transfers, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2011-2014: 30 percent
- Flexibility, based on whether the school offers credit for life experiences; whether the school offers programs of study that can be completed entirely in the evenings and on weekends; whether the school offers on-campus day care for students’ children, and whether the school offers any kind of alternative tuition plan.
Freeze Warning In Effect Until 9 a.m. Sunday
A freeze warning for the local area is in effect until 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Dry air and a clear sky will allow temperatures to fall to or below freezing. Urban areas will likely remain above freezing. Rural areas should experience a light freeze.
Temperatures will be between 28 and 32 degrees from Sunday at 3 a.m. until 9 a.m. Damage to crops, tender vegetation and sensitive plants may occur unless plants are protected. Automatic sprinkler systems should also be turned off to avoid creating ice patches on nearby roads, driveways and sidewalks.
Monday morning before the thundersleet moved in.
Northeast Police Academy Graduation
Northeast Police Academy’s Fall 2016 graduating class held a graduation ceremony at Central Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Eleven men and women graduated. The Fall 2016 class was sponsored by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department. Boy Scout Troop 69 led the flag ceremony and the Pledge of Allegiance. Heather Torres led the crowd in the singing of our national anthem. Brennan Bassham, Cole Daniel, Jim Dial, Charles Duke, Justin Findley, Alissa Foster, Melvin Jackson, Daniel McLarry, Amy Peacock, Wesley Salters, and Develon Scott were presented with certificates of completion.
ONE On Celebration Plaza
On November 11th, 2016, the Sulphur Springs community gathered together to bring unity through a melody. Several people gathered around the front of the stage to sing “What The World Needs Now Is Love”. The audience was led by Shannon Askew, Micah Petty, and Calvin Hickerson. The unity celebration was done in “reverse concert” style, where the audience is the main focus rather than the stage.
Unique Saturday Afternoon Prayer Service For Hopkins County Blogger
Down on Celebration Plaza, friends and family of Bobby McDonald gathered and petitioned before God for the local man’s health. County Judge, and friend, Robert Newsom opened the service and invited anyone, of any age, to say a prayer. The service was concluded by reciting the Lord’s Prayer. The community is asked to stay in continual prayer for Bobby McDonald.
Male Arrested After He Flees Scene of Accident Stranding Two Women and Two Children
Deputies called to a motor vehicle accident on I-30 at the 120 Mile Marker found two females and two children, ages 9 and 6, standing on the side of the road in temperatures below 50 degrees. The driver of the vehicle, one of the females, said Armando Roberto Perez, 32, of Brashear, a passenger in the vehicle, had grabbed the steering wheel of the auto while she was driving and had caused the vehicle to veer into two metal poles at the exit.
Perez had fled the scene in the vehicle leaving the children and women beside the roadway. The 9-year old child had an abrasion on his chin, a small bump on his right temple, and dried blood on his right ear. Emergency Medical Services arrived and checked the four for injuries.
The children were released to their mother and the females were transported to a Sulphur Springs address. However, deputies went to Perez residence on County Road 1200 where they found the vehicle with heavy damage to the rear door and fender. At the Perez residence, a neighbor identified a passing truck as belonging to Perez. A traffic stop was made on the truck.
Perez was arrested. After having been read his Miranda rights, he confessed to how the accident occurred and to leaving the women and children stranded. Perez was charged with two counts of Abandon Endangering Child Imminent Danger. He has posted bond Saturday morning. Bond had been set at $30,000 on each count.
Lady Cats Defeat Hugo By 11 pts
The Lady Cats’ basketball team jumped out to a 6-0 start and then built on that for four quarters as they defeated Hugo, Oklahoma, 51-40 on the road Friday night. The Lady Cats led after one quarter 18-11, then had a 29-21 lead at the half and were up 42-32 after three quarters before winning by 11.
The Lady Cats shot a hot 53% of their shots. Kaylee Jefferson and Sadavia Porter both scored 15 points each for the Lady Cats. Jefferson also had a team leading 8 rebounds. Tori Moore scored 8 points for the Lady Cats. Autumn Tanton and Destinee Weeks had 4 points apiece. Imani Taylor had 3 points and Daieyshia Pruitt 2. Pruitt also had 7 rebounds. The Lady Cats won despite 26 turnovers and 2 out of 11 shooting from 3-point range. They hit 7 of 15 free throws.
With the win, the Lady Cats improved to 3-1 for the season. Next they play Paris Tuesday afternoon at Wildcats Gym. A freshman game begins at 1 p.m. followed by a JV contest and then the varsity game, expected to start between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Lions Pick Up Win at Avinger
Saltillo Varisty Girls’ Tournament Ends Saturday Night
Saltillo Varisty Girls’ Basketball Tournament continues through Saturday, November 19th. Below find the schedule for today and results from Friday.At Day 2 of the Saltillo Varsity Girls’ Basketball Tournament:
Pool A
