North Hopkins One Act Play Advances to Bi-District
North Hopkins High School UIL One Act Play presented “The Demons of Fleet Street” by Jerry Ayers at District competition on Thursday, March 24 on the campus of Paris Junior College. NHHS One Act advanced to Bi-District. They are scheduled to compete Saturday, April 2 at Grayson College around 4:30 pm.
Members of the One Act UIL team receiving district honors include: Best Actor – Nathan Olavide, All Star Cast – Katerin Flores & Breeanna Hicks, Outstanding Tech – Veronica Ugalde, Honorable Mention All Star Cast – Esperanza Deterring & Mattie Hall (see second picture).
Left to Right: Aysha Day, Mattie Hall, Samuel Stanley, Breeanna Hicks, Garrison Roller; Middle Row: Kelsey Horton, Faith Rutledge, Victoria Wilburn, Cheyenne Mitchell, Abreeanna Bisenius, Colton Wheeler, Aaron Stanley, Allegra Thomas; Back Row: Mason Virgel, Ryan Reed, Veronica Ugalde, Rachel Stanley, Esperanza Deterding, Cecile Lozano, Keterin Flores, Nathan Olvide
Front Row Left to Right: Mattie Hall, Veronica Ugalde, Breeanna Hicks; Middle Row: Katerin Flores, Esperanza Deterring; Back Row: Nathan Olavide
Great Fun at Pilot’s Spring Brunch!
Sulphur Springs Man Awaits Trial For Indecency With A Child Charge
William Lynn Wilson, 68, of Sulphur Springs was arrested Monday night on a warrant for Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. The warrant came as a sealed indictment handed down by the Hopkins County Grand Jury on Monday, March 21st.
According to information provided to KSST by the District Criminal office, Wilson had inappropriate contact with a child under the age of 17. Wilson’s bond was set at $25,000. He made bond mid-morning Tuesday, March 29, 2016 and now awaits a trial date.
Shine Faces 25 to Life for Engaging in Organized Crime
Scott Everett Shine is on trial in the 8th Judicial District Court in Franklin County this week. Today, March 29th, is day two of the trial. Shine is being tried for three counts of engaging in organized crime. Shine faces 25 years to life if convicted. The District Attorney’s office said some call Shine Franklin County’s number one methamphetamine dealer.
According to the DA’s office, the third day of trial should end the guilt/innocence phase of the trial. Should Shine be found guilty, the sentencing phase would begin Thursday.
In January, 2016 pretrial, district court records show he faced two counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance over 4-grams and under 200-grams, one count of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance under 4-grams, and three counts of engaging in organized crime. The range of activity stretched from November 2014 to December 2015.
This is not his first encounter with law enforcement. Shine filed suit against Franklin County deputy Chris Mars that went before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit with a verdict returned in February 2012. Shine’s suit against Mars was for wrongful arrest. Shine had been arrested twice, September 4 and October 28, 2008 for selling drugs. The suit was dismissed when the court found that Mars had obtained a warrant from a judicial officer after the plaintiff had been indicted by a grand jury.
Trooper Dies in Auto Accident in Lamar County
The first Texas Department of Public Safety trooper to die on duty this year occurred in Sunday in rural Lamar County when Trooper Jerry Nichols’ patrol car crashed into a tree. Preliminary investigations show no other vehicle was involved in the incident. Nichols was 27.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the cause of the accident. Nichols was stationed in Paris. He joined DPS in 2011. He was the 218th DPS officer to die in the line of duty since 1837.
Funeral services for Nichols are Thursday, 2 p.m. at Lamar Church of Christ in Paris.
Accident Requires Investigation by Winnsboro Police
Winnsboro Police Department made no arrests during Holy Week, March 21-27, according to their weekly media report. They responded to 185 calls for service and issued 74 citations and 36 warnings during the seven day period.
One accident was investigated. Vehicle parts were found in a driveway on West Coke Road. Investigation discovered they were parts to a Nissan auto. Evidence at the scene indicated that the vehicle was traveling westbound. The driver failed to remain in a single lane, left the roadway, struck a culvert, and then hit brick flower beds where it came to rest in the driveway of 804 W. Coke. The vehicle was later located in the parking lot of City National Bank.
Business History Month: Marlene’s Sass and Class
Having always loved fashion and accessories, when the opportunity presented itself Marlene open Sass and Class Boutique in August of 2015.
One of the satisfying joys of her business is to allow women of all ages to have an out-of-the-ordinary shopping experience with personal help to not only get the right size and fit, but to experiment beyond a normal wardrobe. Even if you haven’t got the time or talent for coordinating the “new and trendy” with what’s already in your closet, each lady can reach beyond her comfort zone by trying clothing, accessories, jewelry, and shoes that add sparkle and class to a “usual” look. Marlene’s customers have the opportunity to “reveal their inner self” through fashion. It has been said that beauty comes from within, but fashion is the icing on the cake. Marlene’s boutique also offers some lines of clothing and handmade jewelry that are exclusive in Sulphur Springs. Marlene’s boutique offers items for babies, young girls, teenagers, and ladies of all sizes.
Another positive feature of Marlene’s Sass and Class in Windsor Plaza Shopping Center is that the door is near the curb for easy access and quick shopping! Marlene’s employees provide caring, personal assistance in fitting and selection .Our services also include free gift wrapping, special orders, and layaway services. Their mission is to help all ladies feel good and look good!
Marlene’s Sass and Class is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 101 Bill Bradford Rd, Suite 24 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Phone 903-335-8918 or visit on Facebook at Marlene’s Sass and Class. They also offer online shopping on their facebook page through shopify.
PJC-Welding Shop
PIPE CUTTING
Daniel McDonald, a welding student from Cumby, completes a pipe-cutting project at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. The Welding Shop is located on the new PJC-Sulphur Springs campus located at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs. To learn more about the welding workforce program, call 903-885-1232.
SSHS UIL One Act Ends Run at Bi-District
Sulphur Springs High School UIL One Act Play, “The Madwoman of Chaillot” by Jean Giraudoux, adapted by Maurice Valency will not advance following bi-district competition. LeSha Woodard said the cast presented an excellent performance having shown improvement each time the play was presented since their first public performance.
Although the team did not advance, Sydnee Hawkins and Logan McGraw and Breanna Isham achieved acting awards and Juli Flores, sound technician received a technical award.
At district level, SSHS students Hawkins and Josh Thompson were named to the All-Star cast. Hailey Farmer received the Outstanding Technician Award. McGraw was All-Star Honorable Mention.
Shirley Nominated for Texas County Clerk of the Year
Hopkins County Clerk Debbie Shirley has been nominated for Texas county clerk of the year by her peers in Northeast Texas area during a March 24th regional meeting of district and county clerks conducted at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The Texas County Clerk of the Year will be selected in June at the state-wide annual meeting of district and county clerks. Shirley stated that she is very honored to have been selected.
