Arrest Made in Franklin County Bank Robbery
Sheriff Ricky Jones is pleased to announce a suspect has been arrested in connection the Armed Bank Robbery of the Lake Cypress Spring Branch of the First National Bank of Mount Vernon. In a multi-agency effort with the Bowie, Red River, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Offices, the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Texas Rangers Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Bank Robbery Suspect Bobby Wayne Lance was taken into custody at approximately 4:00 P.M on Friday November 20, 2015. Suspect Lance was transported to the Red River County Jail and booked in for Aggravated Robbery without incident and is expected to be transported to Franklin County Jail early next week.
Sheriff Jones stated Suspect Lance was also a suspect in an Armed Robbery in Bowie County, TX on Saturday November 14, 2015 which occurred at Carter Store and RV Park located on FM 990 just South of IH-30 in Bowie County. Sheriff Jones stated that after learning of this incident and reviewing video from both the Bowie County Armed Robbery and Franklin County Armed Robbery “we felt we were dealing with same suspect. With these leads we began working together with assistance from the Texas Rangers and FBI.”
On November 20, 2015 Red River County Sheriff’s Office received a tip of the name and location of the Suspect in the Armed Robberies. Members from Bowie County and Franklin County Sheriff’s Offices, and FBI met in DeKalb, TX, then moved to Avery, Texas meeting with the representatives from the other mentioned agencies and formulated an apprehension plan for the Suspect. At approximately 4:00 PM officers descended on Suspect’s residence located at 165 North Austin Street, Avery, TX and were able to take him into custody without incident. Sheriff Jones added, that He, as well as Sheriff James Prince of Bowie County and Sheriff Jimmy Caldwell of Red River County all understood the importance of getting the suspect located and into custody both to prevent the inevitable escalation of violence of this type of criminal and to provide peace of mind to the victims of the armed robberies who were traumatized by the events and the safety of the public in general.
UPRA Rodeo Queen Contestants on Morning Show Friday
The KSST radio control room was crowded Friday as Good Morning Show host Enola Gay welcomed in Miss UPRA Queen Macie Colvin, Miss Teen UPRA Ashlyn Williams along with four UPRA Queen contestants and four hopefuls for Miss Teen UPRA. UPRA Queen Macie Colvin, from Dubberly, Louisiana, is the first UPRA Queen from Louidiana. Miss Teen UPRA Ashlyn Williams is a 14-year old from Boyd, Texas
$2 Meal A Day Menu November 23rd – November 27th
Meal A Day Menu
November 23rd – November 27th
Lady Buffaloes Late Charge Overcomes Lady Cat Lead
The Hugo, Oklahoma Lady Buffaloes closed with a rush to defeat the Lady Cats, 42-35 in Wildcats Gym Friday night. The Lady Cats led 32-27 with less than four minutes to play but couldn’t hold off the charging Lady Buffs. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 14 points and Lexie Moore added 10. The Lady Cats, now 3-1 for the season, travel to Paris next Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
“Updated” Saltillo Lady Lions Undefeated After Day 2 of Tourney Pool Play; Saturday’s Bracket Play Set
After day 2 of the Saltillo Girls tournament both Saltillo and Bullard remained unbeaten in Pool Play.
Handicapable Rodeo Fun Friday
UPRA Rodeo in Sulphur Springs means it is time for the Handicapable Rodeo. Students at Sulphur Springs High School and rodeo cowboys assisted handicapable students in participating in rodeo fun Friday morning at the Regional Civic Center.
Mason Buck is a junior at Sulphur Springs High School. As a member of the Key Club, Mason has helped children with special needs at the Handicapable Rodeo for three years now. He says he looks forward to spending an hour or two with a special needs child. Mason says every event you can see how happy they are. He says the child he helped this year really enjoyed the hay ride.
SSHS Student Blood Drive
Carter Blood Care had their fall blood drive at Sulphur Springs High School Friday. Christy McCullough, Director of the Blue Blazes Drill Team, said a number of student organizations were involved in the effort.
About 187 students signed up to give. Health Science Technology Education students, members of the Blue Blazes Drill Team and students in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America assisted with the drive. Some teachers gave blood for some students who couldn’t give and the students got credit.
Symphony Auction Time is Almost Here
The lists are double checked, the items are arranged, and the Big Board it up. Auction starts at 6 pm. Listen live on 1230 AM, via our Livestream page, and watch all the excitement on Suddenlink Channel 18.
