34 Indictments Signed During April 2021 Grand Jury Session
At least 34 indictments were signed during the April 2021 Grand Jury session, pushing those cases forward for prosecution, according to records released this week by the District Clerk’s Office.
More than 25 individuals were named in the indictments, including four people accused of two or more offenses. Charges ranged from aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle to fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, theft of a firearm, engaging in organized criminal activity, unauthorized use of a vehicle and felony DWI. At least. At least 19 of indictments signed April 9 by the Hopkins County Grand Jury were for controlled substance offenses.
Indicted on four charges in April 2021 was Chun Zachary Lambert. The charges accuse the 43-year-old of two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and one count each of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Lambert was arrested Jan. 13, 2021 and had remained in jail ever since. Bond was set at $20,000 on the unlawful possession charge and $10,000 on the theft charge. He was initially jailed on two aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges and one charge each of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, failure to identify and violation of parole charge and possession of a controlled substance charges, as well as two warrants for theft of property, following a Jan. 13 County Road 4711 disturbance involving a firearm. A search of his truck resulted in location of nearly 6 grams of suspected methamphetamine. He also allegedly ran his truck through a fence and had someone else’s wallet with 13 items of identifying information inside of it, according to arrest and jail reports.
He was served two weeks later with a warrant for the firearm theft, deputies alleged in arrest and jail reports. Lambert was indicted in March for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and theft of a firearm charges, according to court records.
Aaron Cole Bennett was also indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Bennett has been jailed locally on 11 occasions. The 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man was last arrested Jan. 29, 2021, on assault and a Wood County theft warrant. He was released from Hopkins County jail April 3, 2021. His bond was set at $25,000 on the assault charge and $6,000 on the theft charge, according to jail reports.
Joseph Todd Billingsley was indicted for unauthorized use of a vehicle, fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
The 41-year-old was reported as a suspicious person for sitting for a longer period of time in a Chevrolet Cruz on Helm Lane early Jan. 11, 2021. A records check showed the car had been reported to Austin authorities as stolen. A bag of substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine was found in the vehicle. Billingsley was found to have a woman’s military ID and another man’s Texas driver’s license on him, resulting in an additional charge of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, police alleged in January arrest reports.
Billingsley was arrested Jan. 11 on the three charges. He remained in custody until March 31, 2021. Bond was set at $5,000 per charge, according to jail reports.
Also indicted on an unauthorized use of a vehicle charge was Javier Isaiah Crutchfield. The 17-year-old was arrested Feb. 8, 2021, for allegedly staking his grandparents’ van without permission while they were sleeping. He claimed he wanted to go see his girlfriend but his grandparents wouldn’t allow it, so he took the van while they were sleeping. The van was reported missing around 7 a.m. At 7:34 a.m. a police officer spotted the van turning from Bill Braford Road onto Gilmer Street and stopped it, according to arrest reports.
Crutchfield remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, April 16, 2021, in lieu of a $5,000 bond on the unauthorized use of a vehicle charge, according to jail reports.
Accused in indictments of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle or fraudulent use or possession of identifying information was Blake Allan Gagliardi.
The 26-year-old Denton resident Jan. 11 allegedly lead a state trooper on a chase in a Nissan Frontier on Interstate 30 from Hunt County to Sulphur Springs, where it wound through town and cut back toward Commerce on State Highway 11 at Hillcrest Drive, then crashed near the city limits,, according to arrest reports.
Gagliardi was arrested Jan. 11 and reamiend in jail for evading arrest and on a Denton fraud warrant. He was subsequently charged on a violation of parole warrant, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia and fraud.
Ajalen Meontre Sanders too was indicted in April 2021 on an evading arrest or detention with a vehicle charge. The charge stems from a Jan. 25 vehicle pursuit that ended in a swimming pool on Live Oak Street.
He allegedly fled from the deputy who stopped him on State Highway 19 north around 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 for speeding. As the deputy exit his car to talk to the driver, the man he accelerated. The deputy followed the car as it turned onto Loop 301 at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, crossed I-30 at mile marker 127, traveling through stop signs. The vehicle then cut the gas station parking lot, turned onto Helm Lane. After turning onto Live Oak Street, the driver reportedly opened the door with something falling out, circled back around and jumped out of the vehicle as it neared the dead end of the street. The man then ran and jumped two fences into a back yard, where the driver, identified in arrest reports as 25-year-old Sanders of Paris, Texas, fell into a swimming pool. An off-duty officer in the area helped get the man out of the cool pool. (The temperature on Jan. 26 ranged from 49 to 68). Sanders was found to have an outstanding parole warrant and a deputy located a bag containing 1.4 ounces of suspected marijuana, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Sanders has remained in jail since his arrest Jan. 25, on the parole warrant. His bond on the three charges stemming from the car chase total $105,000. He also was held on a Lamar County evading arrest warrant and served with an unlawful possession of firearm by felon charge as well. Bond on the Lamar County charge was set at $5,000 but was set at $500,000 on the firearm charge, according to jail reports.
Marketihan Javard Cleveland was indicted on April 9 on a theft of firearm charge, which stems from an I-30 traffic stop on late Jan. 8, 2021.
A deputy reported smelling a burnt marijuana odor emitting from Cleveland’s SUV and could see a firearm in plain view in the middle of the front seat. After retrieving the weapon, which a records check showed had been reported stolen in Morris County, resulting in Cleveland’s arrest, according to arrest reports. He was booked into jail after midnight, then released later Jan. 9 on a $5,000 bond, according to jail reports.
Indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon was Colten James Holguin. Deputies contacted the 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man at his residence on Jan. 30 after receiving a complaint alleging Holguin shot and killed a do the previous day. He admitted to shooting the dog and being in possession of a firearm. a firearm. Aware the man is a convicted felon and believing that the fifth anniversary of his release from confinement hasn’t occurred yet, the deputies placed Holguin in custody at 2:31 p.m. Jan. 30, for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to arrest reports. He was released the next day from jail on a $10,000 bond on the charge, according to jail reports.
Kyle James Greenlee and were each indicted for engaging in organized criminal activity.
According to Hopkins County jail reports, Greenlee has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest Feb. 9, 2021, on an unauthorized use of a vehicle warrant, a Franklin County theft of property warrant, a Rockwall County warrant for bond forfeiture on a driving while license invalid with previous conviction and a Navarro County warrant for theft.
Danna Marie Rebolloso was indicted on April 9, 2021 on an engaging in organized criminal activity charge.
The 35-year-old Lancaster woman was arrested in Dallas on Hopkins County warrants for engaging in organized criminal activity and another for violation of probation on an engaging in organized criminal activity charge, according to arrest reports.. The 35-year-old Lancaster woman was transferred to Hopkins County jail on March 2 and remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, April 16, 2021, in lieu of $100,000 on the criminal activity charge and $50,000 on the violation of probation charge, according to jail reports.
Melvin Jerome Askew was indicted in April 2021 on a driving while intoxicated, third or more offense charge.
Askew was arrested on Dec. 12, 2020, and Dec. 26, 2020 on DWI charges. He was detained by an officer helping direct traffic for the annual Blue Santa distribution. Police reported Askew had heavy, slurred speech that sounded as if his tongue was swollen, as well as glassy, bloodshot eyes and continued to apologize. He showed clues of intoxication on horizontal gaze nystagmus tests but didn’t have vertical nystagmus, and refused to perform any other sobriety tests. Askew then agreed to submit to a blood sample, which was taken at the hospital, but not a breath test, police alleged in arrest reports. He was released from jail on Dec. 13 on a $10,000 bond. Askew was jailed again the day after Christmas on a DWI charge as well; he was released on a $2,000 bond on Dec. 27, according to jail reports. He had previously been arrested on May 15, 2005 and was released from jail the next day on a $1,000 bond for DWI; and was arrested Sept. 2 and released Sept. 3, 2016 on a $2,000 bond for DWI, according to jail report.
Keith Ali was indicted during the April 2021 grand jury session for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone, possession of 4 grams or more but less than 400 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone, possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
Ali was found after 3 a.m. Feb. 9, 2021, slumped toward the driver’s side window of a car stopped with the car still in the drive position in the parking area at the rest stop in Cumby. A deputy and Cumby policeman had trouble waking him up. When the 57-year-old Frisco resident awaken he appeared incoherent, lethargic and had trouble answering deputies questions. The deputy noticed what appeared to be two marijuana cigarettes in the ashtray near the car’s console. A probable cause search revealed $6,100 cash bundled in increments of $1,000, a revolver, and the following typed of suspected contraband: 8.52 grams of suspected cocaine, 1.02 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 3.42 grams of suspected black tar heroin, 0.39 grams of suspected brown powder heroin, 67.8 grams (including container) of suspected PCP, and 3.8 ounces of suspected marijuana, the officers noted in the February arrest reports.
As a result, Keith Ali (who is also known as Farrad M. Ali) was arrested Feb. 9 on three Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone charges, one Penalty Group 2 controlled substance in a drug-free zone chare, one possession of marijuana charge and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He was released from jail Feb. 12, 2021 after securing the $107,000 in bonds set on the charges, according to jail reports.
The remainder of the indictments signed during the April 2021 grand jury session were for controlled substance offenses. Among those indicted for possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance were:
- Cory Lane Belz – less than 1 gram in a drug-free zone
- Timothy Emmanuel Brown -less than 1 gram;
- Byron Jamison Brown – 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams;
- Charles Creal – 200 grams or more but less than 400 grams;
- Jason Wayne Daniels – less than 1 gram;
- Tranameth Delon Ford – less than 1 gram;
- Rebekah Luvena Kirby – less than 1 gram;
- Alexanndria Green – less than 1 gram;
- Randy Dale Hargrave – 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams in a drug-free zone;
- Tiny Marie Hogue – 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams;
- Nader Tokleh – 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams;
- Lance Tyler Morehouse – 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams;
- Richie Wayne Porter – 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams; and
- Mary Elizabeth Walker – less than 1 gram.
4 Sulphur Springs ISD Campuses Named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools
Lamar & Travis Primary Schools Recognized as 2nd-Year Winners, Bowie & Bush Primary Schools Make List For First Time
Four campuses in Sulphur Springs ISD are among only 110 schools in Texas and 325 across the country named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools, SSISD Assistant Superintendent Kristin Monk announced Friday.
“Bowie and Bush Primaries are first year winners and Lamar and Travis Primaries are second year winners. Out of 325 campuses chosen nationwide (from 150,000!) SSISD has F O U R of them. I am so very proud of each one and the hard work that goes into this. Flip Flippen shared with them in his virtual call that, ‘This is not a gimmie! You EARNED this!’ Please give each campus some recognition if you can!” Monk stated Friday, noting the Zoom meeting held earlier this week congratulating administrators at the four schools for being selected as National Showcase Schools® for the 2020-2021 school year.
“We congratulate you as one of our Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools! You are to be commended for your commitment to building a safe and caring culture through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes,” Debbie Emery, a Capturing Kids’ Hearts Leadership Development Executive, stated in an email to principals at recipient schools.
The Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools recognizes “outstanding school administrators, teaching staff, and faculty for producing exemplary outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes.”
Bowie Principal is Mandy Fenton, Barbara Bush Principal Ashanta Alexander, Lamar Principal Chandra Crawford and Travis Principal Michelle Wallace.
Through the National Showcase Schools awards, Capturing Kids’ Hearts recognizes and celebrates schools that go the extra mile each day, creating the social-emotional safety on school campuses that is conducive to learning.
National Showcase Schools are chosen annually through a rigorous selection process that includes measuring key performance indicators, gathering campus data, and surveying staff and students. The results represent the implementation of CKH processes as well as the culture and climate on each campus. Capturing Kids’ Hearts celebrates campuses where educators are exceeding expectations and creating an environment where students feel safe, connected, and eager to learn. This year’s selection process began with 555 campuses and resulted in 325 awardees.
“We are always looking for ways to highlight our campuses on social media,” Emery stated in the congratulatory email email to Bowie Primary Principal Mandy Fenton. “As a first-year awardee you will receive a banner to display on your campus and a canvas to showcase as well.”
Capturing Kids’ Hearts provides professional development for educators nationwide. Through experiential training, expert coaching, and personalized support, Capturing Kids’ Hearts equips professionals in K-12 education to implement transformational processes focused on social-emotional wellbeing, relationship-driven culture, and student connectedness. Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes provide educators with the skills they need to change the trajectory of students’ lives. Campuses implementing Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes consistently report improvements in academic, behavioral, and cultural outcomes, according to the CKH website.
At Marshall, Wildcats Baseball Still a Go For Friday at 7 p.m., Lady Cats Softball Playing Monday
The rainy weather is impacting baseball and softball on this game day Friday (April 16). Both the Wildcats Baseball Team and Lady Cats’ softball team were scheduled to play Marshall in Marshall Friday.
Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo expects that his game will be rescheduled for Monday with a JV game at 4:30 p.m. and then the Varsity game at 6 p.m. at Marshall.
However as of now, Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack and the Marshall Head Coach are still planning to play Friday. Coach Hammack says the Marshall Baseball Coach feels there will be a change in the weather at around 5 p.m. Friday.
The coaches’ plans as of now call for a Varsity only game starting at 7 p.m. The JV game has been canceled.
Weapon And THC Oil Found During Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney reported finding a weapon and THC oil in an orange Dodge Journey he stopped just after 1 a.m. Friday, April 16, on Jefferson Street for a defective license plate light.
While talking to the driver, Chaney said the 21-year-old man advised him a firearm could be found in the back floorboard. He also admitted to having a vaporizer cartridge with THC inside the vehicle as well.
Chaney had Jamar Matthew Gooden Jr. step out of and away from the SUV while he checked it for the items. Chaney found the vaporizer cartridge with oil beside a firearm in the rear floorboard. Gooden was taken into custody and transported to jail, where a records check showed the man had to prior felony convictions in Arizona which prohibit him from having a weapon in Texas.
As a result the 21-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Gooden remained in Hopkins County jail late Friday morning, April 16, 2021. Bond was set at $5,000 on the controlled substance charge.
Friday morning was not the first time Gooden has been arrested in Hopkins County. Jail records show Gooden spent the night July 2, 2020, in custody for possession of drug paraphernalia; and was booked in then released later Aug. 28, 2020, on a $1,000 bond on hindering secured creditor charge.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Police Investigating Late Night Vehicle Burglaries, Thefts
Residents Reminded To Lock Vehicles When Leaving Them Parked Outside
Sulphur Springs Police Department are investigating a few late night vehicle burglaries and a thefts. At least four vehicle break-ins, one vehicle and one firearm theft. The cases at this time are believed to be connected, as they were all reported overnight Wednesday.
Reports were made at three different apartment complexes as well as a school campus. Based on the times given, the offenses the cases likely occurred in the early hours Thursday morning, April 15, 2021. At least one burgled vehicle was reported to have been left unlocked overnight.
A wallet and ID cards were reported reported stolen from the 600 block of West Industrial Drive sometime between 5 p.m. Wednesday and 3:30 p.m. Thursday from a vehicle. A Nissan Cube was reported stolen sometime between 2:35 and 8 a.m. April 15 from the 600 block of West Industrial Drive. A wallet, ID cards and iPhone 7 were also taken. Later, the vehicle was reported to have been returned about a block away, where a Nissan Altima was discovered to have been broken into at 5 a.m. Thursday; a wallet, ID card and backpack were among the items reportedly taken from the car, police reports noted.
A little further down the road, in the 400 block of West Industrial Drive stereo equipment was reportedly taken from a Chevrolet Silverado Late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. A revolver, rifle with scope and ammunition were reported to have been stolen from a Chevrolet Sierra parked also parked in the 400 block of West Industrial Drive last Wednesday night to about 8:15 a.m. Thursday.
A purse and case were reportedly taken during a vehicle burglary involving a Jeep Grad Cherokee that had been left unlocked in the 1600 block of Arbala Road from Wednesday evening until about 4 a.m. Thursday.
A wallet containing ID and a debit card were reported stolen during the burglary of a Chevrolet Silverado parked in the 800 block of South Davis Street from late Wednesday night until around 8 a.m. Thursday.
No arrests had been reported Friday morning, April 16, 2021, in connection with the vehicle burglaries and thefts, but police were reported to be following up on leads.
Residents are reminded to lock their vehicle doors and take valuable such as wallets, purses, cell phones, money, firearms, electronics or other valuables with them when they exit the vehicle to prevent making them easy targets for thieves. If items need to be left in a vehicle, they should be secured out of sight in a locked vehicle.
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The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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Catch Trevor Dreher, World Champ Trick Roper, at UPRA Rodeo April 16, 17 in the Regional Civic Center!
I literally ‘ran into’ Trevor Dreher on the square in downtown Sulphur Springs as he was doing pre-show promotion for this weekend’s UPRA Spring Rodeo. Trevor had arrived in town and was looking for people to perform his roping tricks for. I first took him to Lezley’s “Farewell Fiesta” inside the Chamber of Commerce office, where he executed some amazing loops for her guests. Next, he yelled “Howdy!” to everyone inside the Alliance Bank lobby, amazing them with some fancy footwork and deft spins. By then, rodeo producer Oscar Aguilar had caught up with us, and led Trevor inside several more of the sponsor businesses downtown. Trevor’s impromptu pre-shows on Thursday are sure to get more people out to the rodeo this Friday April 16 and Saturday April 17! Catch this World Champion Trick Roper’s All-LED Light Performance in the arena as part of the action both nights!
From his website, I learned that Trevor was raised in Ohio in a rodeo family. He spent his early years watching his older brother perform in traditional rodeo events, and he wanted to follow in his footsteps. However, to give him something to do, his Mom introduced him to a ‘piggin string’ or short piece of rope with a loop. She showed him how to spin it, and at age 10, his career was born. Trevor was given as old black and white movie of Will Rogers’ called ‘Ropin’ Fool’ and he began to practice more complicated maneuvers. Soon he was effecting his skills at county fairs and school events, and gradually branched out to neighboring states.
His natural-born singing talent was another plus; he began performing the National Anthem at rodeos. As his Western skills broadened, Trevor went on tour with the White Horse Troupe, then landed a permanent spot at Bill’s Wild West Dinner in Central Florida. and later a three-summer stint at Lake Tahoe’s Ponderosa Ranch and long-term engagements at Universal Studios and Sea World in Orlando, Florida where he now makes his home.
Trevor’s roping shows have been special entertainment at major sporting events and he’s appeared in national television commercials with well-known sports figures. Today, Trevor continues to perform at Branson along with The Trevor Dreher Band and Trio, as a trick rider and roper in Wild West Shows, and at rodeos and corporate parties across the country.
Be sure and catch his All-LED Light Show during the 2021 UPRA Springs Rodeo in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday April 16 and Saturday April 17 at 7:30pm.
See Trevor at The Courtyard downtown Sulphur Springs! To view the link, click HERE
Wildcat Offensive Lineman Somjai Pryor Signs to Play Football at Kansas Wesleyan University
Wildcats senior Somjai Pryor, a member of Coach Greg Owens’s football team, signed a national letter of intent Thursday, Apr. 15 to play football at Kansas Wesleyan University.
Pryor is the son of Ayana Pryor and Lewis Harrison.
The left tackle of Coach Owens’s offensive line, Pryor said that he sent his film to the Kansas Wesleyan coaching staff, and shortly thereafter was given an offer to join the Coyotes on a football scholarship.
Pryor said that the coaching staff at Kansas Wesleyan said that the Wildcats’ LT played really fast and aggressive, adding that such a skillset is a valuable asset to add to the Coyotes’ OL.
The Kansas Wesleyan signee said that he expects to continue playing LT in college, but the offensive lineman would not rule out the possibility of switching sides of the ball to play defense. Whichever position he may play, Somjai Pryor is ready to take his talents to the next level.
“I’m up for anything they’ve got for me,” Pryor said.
The left tackle for Coach Owens said he will be 30 minutes away from DL D’Andre Peeples, who signed to play on at McPherson College, also in Kansas. Pryor said he and Peeples will stay close, “Just like these past four years of school.”
Speaking about his friendship with the defensive lineman, Pryor said that Peeples was “His best bud,” and took it a step further by saying that does not wish “to lose ties.”
Somjai Pryor said about the decision to sign with Kansas Wesleyan that the fact that the Coyotes have lost 10 games over the past five years was a big selling point to the LT.
“I’m really looking forward to playing with this team,” Pryor said.
Pryor said he did not mind the long trip from Sulphur Springs, TX to Salina, KS. The LT for Coach Owens said that he was an introvert, “So not being around a lot of people is no problem” for Pryor.
Somjai Pryor will be majoring in sports management and business, with his eyes set at the moment on getting an agency job. He hopes to be managing contracts for big-time clients.
The prospect of leaving one’s hometown and moving on to college may be a daunting task for some, but Pryor said he is ready for the next level.
“This is a new chapter in my life,” Pryor said, and added that he was “looking forward to it, 100 percent.”
Coach Owens said that he has known Pryor since Somjai was in seventh grade.
“I know that this has always been a dream of his, ever since I first met him in the middle school,” Coach Owens said, and added that he was excited for the LT. Coach Owens said he was excited for Pryor, and thanked the left tackle for working his tail off over the course of his Wildcat career. The Wildcats HC also said that the LT is a great young man.
“The sky is the limit [for Pryor]” Coach Owens said.
Before signing to play at Kansas Wesleyan University, Coach Jeremy Offutt, OL coach for the Wildcats football team, spoke in high regard of his former LT.
“There’s really not enough words to describe how I’ve enjoyed getting to watch Somjai grow over the last four years,” Coach Offutt said. There are a lot of good adjectives one could use to describe the perfect football player; relentless, passionate, and having a hard-work ethic, Coach Offut said, but took it a step further, saying that Somjai has all those.
The OL coach for the Wildcats said that Pryor has worked his tail off to get to the point where he’s at now, saying that Pryor has earned every bit of this signing.
“I couldn’t be more proud of him,” Coach Offutt said, and added that he looks forward to what Somjai Pryor will be able to do at the next level. Whatever Pryor’s collegiate football production may be, Coach Jeremy Offutt has nothing but confidence in the LT.
“Whatever he puts his mind to,” Coach Offutt said, “he’s gonna go out and accomplish [it].”
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Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Says His Team Will Not Do Formal Spring Football This Year
For the past several seasons since 2016 but not including last year’s COVID-19 cancellation, the Wildcats Football Team has had formal spring football practice.
That will not be the case this year.
The decision means the Wildcats will be able to begin fall football practice on August 2, a full week ahead of the schools that do spring football.
It also means the Wildcats can have two scrimmages instead of the one for spring football schools.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens says the football team is currently concentrating on football during their one hour school day athletic period Monday through Friday.
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April 15 Tira News: Dodd Family Celebrates Newest Addition
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News correspondent
William and Joyce Dodd had five generations of their family at their home on April 1. Joyce shared, “We met our new great-great-granddaughter, Brookelynn Rayne Foster for the first time. She is 4 months old. Her great-grandma, Tonja Lucas, was here also to meet her for the first time. Brookelynn was here with her grandparents, Maegan and Matt Childress, her mother and dad, Ray and Alyssa Foster, and her uncle Ethen Shelton. Brad and Matthew Dodd came by to meet her, too. She is such a precious new addition to our family. We really enjoyed having them here for lunch and a short visit before they had to return to their home in Arkansas.”
Robert, Yvonne, and Wesley Weir drove to Princeton on Saturday to watch Eli Campbell play soccer. He made two goals and his team won. The met back up with Mike, Dacy, Elise, and Eli at El Fenix in Greenville for lunch.
We received some food and cash donations for the Tira Food Pantry this week. We always want the contributors to know that we appreciate their help.
Chip and I went to Arkansas on Saturday to watch our granddaughter, Jaidyn Joslin, play volleyball. We picked her up, along with our daughter, Tiffany, and son-in-law, Perry, in Malvern and went to Lakeside School in Hot Springs. Jaidyn and her team played well and won their game. Perry’s son and daughter-in-law, Logan and Hannah, got to the game late, but we all went to lunch together at On The Border before Chip and I returned home that afternoon. John Vaughn came over and stayed at our house with his mother, Grace Vaughn, while we were gone.
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 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Drug Take Back Day Planned April 24 In Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and Posse will be hosing a Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24, 2021 in the parking lot of Atwoods, 817 Gilmer St.
Anyone can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications. The DEA and its partners will be collecting tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
However, liquids – including intravenous solutions, syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.
The DEA will accept vaping devices and cartridges at the collection location, provided lithium batteries are removed.
