Powderly Man Charged with Cattle Theft
59-year old Harold Duane Fleming of Powderly was arrested Tuesday and was charged with stealing 10 head of heifers from a northeast Lamar County rancher. The cattle were valued at $11,000. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Special Ranger Toney Hurley led the investigation.
“This case is a perfect example of how important it is for ranchers to brand their cattle,” said Hurley. “All 10 of the stolen heifers were identified and located because they had a brand on their hip. I encourage all ranchers to follow this precaution and keep a close watch on their cattle, especially when they are being held in a pen.”
Two of the stolen heifers were found running loose on the roadway with abrasions and cuts, suggesting they possibly escaped from a moving trailer a short distance from the rancher’s pens.
The investigation revealed that two of the stolen cattle had been checked into the Hugo Livestock Market Inc. sale barn in Hugo, Okla. on Sept. 11 under Fleming’s name. The victim identified the heifers with his brand and photographs of the cattle taken by Hurley.
The remaining six head of stolen heifers were located and recovered. The suspect will be charged with restitution for the 10 head of stolen heifers.
Fleming is currently in the Lamar County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Miranda Lambert’s Red 55 Winery Continues Growth
Red 55 Winery in Lindale, Texas began when recording artist Miranda Lambert was approached by a company to brand a wine. Lambert was not 21 at the time, so she asked her parents what to do.
Her parents decided to begin their own winery. They approached Susan Jones who had begun her work as a vintner as a hobby. The Lambert’s were introduced to Jones in 2003 by Casey Musgraves. Jones started a vineyard and worked with it part time. When she retired from Raytheon after 27 years, Jones began pursuing her hobby full time. Jones stopped by KSST studios recently.
The name Red 55 comes from Lambert’s love affair with a red ’55 pickup truck. She fell in love with the truck when she was 16-years old. Her parents purchased the truck, which is still owned by Lambert. Miranda Lambert’s and her brother’s interest in the winery is increasing. The family follows the same recipes but is increasing their variety. The parents want to leave a legacy for their family, according to Jones.
Currently 7 wines are produced including a Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Unoaked Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel, Sweet Red and Sweet White. A premium estate wine is being developed using grapes grown in the Winnsboro area. The majority of grapes used in Red 55 wines come from over 400 acres near Brownfield, Texas. Hot days and cool nights are needed to grow grapes. Jones said, “That’s what makes West Texas a prime area for grapes.”
For more information red55winery.com
Jordan Owens interviewed Susan Jones on Drive Time with Jordan Owens:
Man Who Stole Truck Locally Found in Dallas County Jail
47-year old Michael Allen Coker was also transported from the Dallas County Jail to the Hopkins County Jail to face a theft charge in Sulphur Springs. The man allegedly stole a truck. JP B.J. Teer set bond for Coker at $30,000
Dike Man Steals and Disguises Catepillar Back Hoe
A 63-year old Dike man is accused of stealing a caterpillar back hoe from a crew repairing a bridge on Highway 69 in January of 2012. The man had disguised the equipment to look like a John Deere. Robert Charles Vaughn was arrested at his home and has been charged with theft. JP B.J. Teer set bond for Vaughn at $30,000.
Local Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
24-year old Rene Herrera of Sulphur Springs has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child before JP Brad Cummings who set his bond at $100,000. Judge Cummings also made wearing a GPS device a stipulation of bond.
Two Attempted Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Sulphur Springs Man
A 51-year old Sulphur Springs man being questioned by Sulphur Springs Police Detective Sgt. David Gilmore admitted being involved in two counts of attempted sexual assault. The cases involved two boys.
JP Brad Cummings charged Darrell Lynn Payne with two counts of attempted sexual assault and set bond at $30,000 on each count. As a stipulation of bond, Payne must wear a GPS device so he can be tracked by lawmen.
Third Person Charged in Meth Find
A third person has been arraigned following a Wednesday traffic stop near Cumby that netted 134 grams of methamphetamine and $3400 in cash. Also charged is 18-year old Bethany Kay Stevenson. Stevenson was an occupant in the vehicle stopped for a traffic violation at the 112 mile marker near Cumby on eastbound I-30. She along with 59-year old Randall Scott Green of Sulphur Springs and 52-year old Jackqulyn Henery Erwin of Talco woman remain in Hopkins County Jail Friday morning. Stevenson is also held on a $40,000 bond. She was arraigned Friday morning because she was too sleepy to attend the Thursday morning arraignments conducted by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
Lawmen suspected illegal activity during the 8 a.m. traffic stop Wednesday, but the suspects refused to allow a search of their car. A police K-9 officer was brought to the scene and alerted on the trunk of the car. A search of the car produced the meth and money.
(Green, Erwin arrest here)
Local Aviation Association Plans Fly-In
Sulphur Springs Sport Aviation Association EAA Chapter 1094 hosts a Fly-In/Bar-B-Que this Saturday, September 19, at the Sulphur Springs Airport. The event is for area pilots. Pilots are asked to arrive prior to 11 a.m. Local pilots are also asked to bring out their planes for all to see.
Ben Scarborough said that Russell Armstrong flew in the Ft. Worth Alliance Airshow last weekend and club members how he will re-create his demonstration.Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Tira News
By Jan Vaughn
A Tira community garage sale is being planned for October 2nd & 3rd. Joanna Comer would like for anyone who is interested in participating in the garage sale to contact her at 903-945-3075 for the details.
Doug and Gae Lou (Chapman) Haley, from Crowley, and Jerry and June (Chapman) Vessel, of Campbell, showed up Friday at the home of Pete and Dorreice (Horn) Shuptrine in Plano. They came bearing gifts and birthday cake to help Dorreice celebrate her birthday. They also had pizza delivered and made a freezer of ice cream. Dorreice reports that it was a great party! Gae Lou, June, and Dorreice all grew up in the Tira community.
I didn’t receive any other news reports this week. I hope to have more next time.
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].
PJC-Sulphur Springs Observed Constitution Day
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center students observed Constitution Day Thursday with a game of Jeopardy featuring questions about the United States Constitution. Emceeing the game was David Larkin, History and Government Instructor. Winning the game was the team of Sean Allemang, Patricia Parks and Joshua Robertson, pictured in front with Larkin. From left in back are second place team winners Destinee Clark, Mattison Medeline and Elizabeth Cochran, along with third place winners Molly Johnston, Lexi Anderson and Ryan Wilson. Constitution Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution that was signed on Sept. 17, 1787.
