Missouri Man Arrested for Drug Possession Following Fight in Middle of Highway
Two individuals fighting in the middle of State Highway 19 North drew the response of a Hopkins County Deputy. There he found Ronald Dominic Hayes, 40, of Kansas City, MO. It was thought Hayes was on PCP.
The deputy found a glass container containing what is suspected to be PCP. Hayes was taken to Hopkins County Jail where he was secured in the violent cell. Hayes stated he did not remember the incident. He is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
The other individual was released to EMS and charges were filed at large, according to the deputy’s report.
2018 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Schedule of Events…Make Time for Fun!
Hello everyone! The Festival Board of Directors doesn’t want you to miss anything during the 2018 Hopkins County Dairy Festival, so here’s the schedule. Be sure and purchase your Pageant tickets from any of the eight contestants. This year’s theme is “Party Til the Cows Come Home”. See you there!
Monday May 21st Dairy Festival Queen’s Dinner at The Alcove at 6:00.
Friday June 8th. at 12:00 noon is the Festival’s Ribbon Cutting on Celebration Plaza, then at 6:00 pm the Balloon Glow and Rally at Shannon Oaks Church. All balloon activities are free and open to the public.
Saturday June 9th at 9:00 AM is Dairy Festival Parade line up. There will be numbered stakes and the Parade Committee will direct floats to position. The media will be taking pictures after 9:00 and the parade starts at 10:00. At 2:45 pm the Contestants, Parents and Pilots Milking Contest will be held in the Civic Center Arena, the Texas State Championship Ice Cream Freeze-off at 5:30pm at Shannon Oaks, then at 6:00 pm the Balloon Glow and Rally at Shannon Oaks Church.
*** the Balloon Festival will also be held Friday and Saturday mornings at 5:00 am, weather permitting.
Monday June 12th at 6:00 pm Contestants and Queen talent rehearsals in the SSHS Auditorium.
Tuesday June 13th through Friday June 15 will be on air radio interviews with Enola Gay at the KSST studio for Contestants and Queen Jaci Reed. The interviews will also be filmed by Channel 18 TV to be shown later. Then at 6:00 pm practice at the SSHS Auditorium on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Friday night’s practice will be a full dress rehearsal with photos.
Saturday June 16th the Whipped Challenge and the Dairy Heifer Show will take place on the grounds and arena of the Civic Center complex. At 4:00 a Pageant Judges Dinner will be held at the Southwest Dairy Museum. The 59th annual Dairy Festival Queen’s Pageant and Coronation will be held at 7pm in the SSISD Auditorium in the Civic Center.
Find a schedule, photos and history at hopkinscountydairyfestival.com. With Festival or Pageant questions, you may call Gena Prickette at 903.243.4534 or Cindy Lancaster at 903.439.5336.
Enjoying An End-of-School Tradition at Miller Grove ISD…With Lots of History and Pride
When Enola Gay arrived in front of the Miller Grove school, she parked her car and simply followed her nose as well as a steady flow of people heading toward the new school cafeteria. Most of the third-grade class were already enjoying their lunch tray of Hopkins County stew, cheese and crackers, and the older classes would be filing in soon for a decades-long tradition at the country school…the End of School Stew. It’s true that once upon a time the tasty stew was cooked outdoors in traditional wash pot-size quantities, but today it’s easily prepared and served in the air-conditioned comfort of the spacious new cafeteria, located next to the new elementary building. One part of the tradition still holds true…members of the community with ties to the school still drop in for a bowl on “stew day”.
Lunch workers Connie Fisher, Brett Garrett and Bernice Judson serving stew in the new cafeteria
Earlier that morning, the Graduates Walk had taken place through the halls with the Senior high school class and the Kindergarten class all in green caps and gowns.This proud but fun school tradition has formed memories for scores of Miller Grove alumnus. The Class of 2018 will take the walk for their diplomas on Friday May 25 at 7pm in the new Hornets gym. Among distinguished members of the class are Valedictorian Kaleigh Poteet, who actually earned her Associates Degree through Paris Junior College during the week prior to her high school graduation. Salutatorian is Nora Resindez. Demi Weatherford, who is third in class, also received an Associates diploma at PJC graduation before high school graduation. There are 21 graduating seniors at Miller Grove High School. Top of the class at the Jr. High level are Jacob George, Valedictorian and Isaiah Billingsley, Salutatorian. Jr. High graduation is Thursday May 24 at 7pm. Last day of school is Friday May 25, 2018.
Principal Billingsley and 2018 Salutatorian Kaleigh Poteet
New Agriculture Teacher Jeff Gatlin
Lunch in the new Miller Grove Cafeteria
City of Como Plans Prayer Vigil for Sunday Afternoon Following Saturday Accident
According to Como Mayor Darla Lewis Henry the Como City Hall will open today, Sunday, May 20th at 5 p.m. for a prayer vigil focused on the tragic accident that occurred in the city Saturday. Mayor Henry said, “Many communities, many families and friends are affected and our own community first responders and by standers that witnessed the event all need prayer.”
The vigil is in response to a morning traffic accident Saturday that left two adults dead and one child flown to Children’s Hospital in Dallas and another taken to a local hospital.
Dinner Bell Menu For May 23th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
May 23, 2018
Community Partner
Rotary Club, the Community Sponsor, is Cooking Hamburgers!
Menu:
Hamburgers and All The Trimmings
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana Pudding (no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Meal A Day Menu: May 21st-25th, 2018
Meal A Day Menu
May 21st – May 25th
Monday
Chicken Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Malibu Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Beef Lasagna
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Wednesday
Chicken Cuisine
Carrots
Roll
Thursday
Pork Roast and Gravy
Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Roll
Friday
Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli and Cheese
Pickled Beets
Video Presentation: Dairy Festival Scrapbooks
Videography by Doug Haston
Lynda Hagar and Patricia Chase joined Enola Gay in conversation regarding the Dairy Festival pictures from the past. Hagar has kept a scrapbook of pictures and she and Chase draw from a wealth of knowledge and experience in Dairy Festival life.
Two Adults Dead, Two Children Injured in Saturday Auto Accident in Como
A two vehicle accident Saturday morning around 11 a.m. in Como left two adults dead and two children hospitalized. One child was flown to Children’s Hospital in Dallas and the second child transferred to a local hospital by ambulance. The two adults were pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer. The victims were from Alba, TX.
The accident occurred at State Highway 11 and FM 69 when the Chevrolet Colorado Pickup was turning into a convenience store at that location and was struck by a dully pickup pulling a gooseneck trailer, according to Teer. Teer said the two passengers in the dully pickup were not seriously injured.
DPS is investigating the accident
District 16-5A All District Baseball; Humphries Co-MVP; Chaney Newcomer of the Year
Now that all teams in District 16-5A are out of the playoffs, the All-District Team has been announced. The All-District Team is chosen by district coaches, with no coach voting for his own player nominated.
Wildcat Pitcher Ryan Humphries was named Co-Most Valuable Player of the Year. Sophmore Jaxon Chaney was named Newcomer of the Year. Wildcat Coach Jerrod Hammack was selected to share a three-way Coach of the Year Honor.
Superlative Awards, followed by the All-District Choices include:
2018 16 – 5A
All – District Baseball Team
Superlative Awards
Most Valuable Player
Cooper Rawls 12 Hallsville – P
4 – 0 1.88 ERA 37 1/3 Inns. 55 K’s 6 BB
Ryan Humphries 12 Sulphur Springs – P
5 – 0 0.65 ERA 39 Inns. 45 K’s 16 BB 3 Shutouts
Offensive Player of the Year
Connor Allred 11 Texas High – OF
.571 4 2B’s 3 3B’s 2 HR’s 20 RBI’s 19 Runs .944 SLG
Defensive Player of the Year
Kolten Roberson 12 Marshall – C / 3B
36 innings @ Catcher 0 errors 67% Caught Stealing
44 innings @ 3B 0 errors 50 chances 15 assists 37 put outs
Pitcher of the Year
Mason Higginbotham 12 Hallsville
5-2 42 IP 49 K’s 1.67 ERA
Newcomer of the Year
Jaxon Chaney 10 Sulphur Springs
.367 avg .422 OBP 4 2B’s 3 3B’s 2 HR 10 RBI 9 R
1-1 1 Save 16 IP 20 K’s 3 BB 2.52 ERA
Sophomore of the Year
Landon Koger 10 Greenville P / 2B
.350 6 RBI’s, 8 Runs, .378 OB%, 6 SB, 4 2B’s, 2 3B’s, 7 SB
17.2 IP 2-2 2.35 ERA 14K 1.6 WHIP
.974 Field % 39 Chances 1 Error
Freshman of the Year
*** Rian Cellars 9 Texas High OF
.372 avg .385 OBP 2 2B’s 1 3B’s 1 HR 15 RBI 12 R 5 SB
Tri – Coach of the Year
John McClure Texas High
Scott Mitchell Hallsville
Jerrod Hammack Sulphur Springs
1st Team Selections
Pitchers :
** Trevor Clark 12 Marshall 3 – 4 1.83 ERA, 42 Inns., 40 K’s
** Walker Davis 11 Texas High 4 – 1 1.58 ERA, 31 Inns., 21 K’s, 7 ER’s
** Hunter Neal 12 Marshall 3 – 1 2.29 ERA, 33 Inns., 23 K’s, 1 Sv
** Andrew Claude 10 Greenville 3 – 0 0.91 ERA, 23 Inns., 24 K’s., 3 ER
Catcher :
** Kaden Argenbright 11 Sulphur Springs .405 .485 OBP 2 2B’s 12 RBI, 8 Runs. 55% Caught Stealing
1st Base :
Keshon Williams 11 Pine Tree .294 .351 OBP 2 2B’s, 1 HR’s, 8 RBI’s., 9 R
Infielders :
** Chris Sutton SS 11 Texas High .438 3 2B’s, 1 3B’s, 10 RBI, 15 Runs, 3 SB
** Justin Gorby 3B 12 Hallsville .462 10 RBI .531 OBP
** Easton Loyd SS 10 Hallsville .356 2 2B’s, 2 3B’s, 6 RBI, 6 SB .464 OBP
** Noah Bristow 3B 10 Mt Pleasant .406 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR 9 RBI, .537 OBP
** Jakob Hearne 2B 11 Texas High .462 2 2B’s, 13 RBI, 16 Runs, 3 SB’s, .500 OBP
Outfielders :
Garrett Hager LF 12 Greenville .417 4 2B’s, 6 RBI’s, 4 Runs, .436 OBP
Cade Bickerdike CF 12 Marshall .462 8 2B’s, 4 RBI’s, 19 Runs, .512 OBP, 15 SB
Gavin Millsap LF 12 Sulphur Springs .440 11 Runs, 7 RBI, 6 SB’s, .547 OBP
Chris Lyles CF 11 Texas High .375 1 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 9 R, .488 OBP, 6 SB
Brayden Johnson RF 11 Hallsville ..385 3 2B’s 1 3B’s 1 HR 13 RBI .500 OBP
DH :
Chase Amick 11 Hallsville .382 1 2B, 3 HR, 13 RBI, .577 SLG
Utility :
** Pacen Edwards 11 Sulphur Springs Ptiching: 1 – 2 2.62 ERA, 14 Inns., 15 K’s
Batting: .303 1 2B’s, 3 SB, 5 RBI, 5 R
** Unanimous Selection
2nd Team Selections
Pitchers : Cameron Radney 11 Texas High
Justin Page 12 Greenville
Hunter Hollan 10 Hallsville
Catcher : Caden Dickson 11 Texas High
1st Base : Tyler Luck 10 Mt Pleasant
Infielders : Colton Oney 2B 12 Hallsville
Kolton Crumpton SS 12 Greenville
Juan Ottino 2B 12 Mt Pleasant
Gabe Nelson 3B 11 Pine Tree
Cole Christen 3B 12 Texas High
Outfielders : Adam Quinn LF 12 Texas High
Tye Smith CF 12 Hallsville
Brevin Randall RF 11 Marshall
Kaleb Thompson CF 10 Mt Pleasant
Jack Phillips CF 11 Greenville
DH : Dawson Draper 11 Sulphur Springs
Utility : Colby Hunnicutt 10 Mt Pleasant
Honorable Mention Selections
Greenville : Brayden Hudspeth, Caleb Jarvis
Hallsville : Canaan Wright
Marshall : Jarius Mitchel, Blake Arst, Carson Carlile, Hayden Kellehan
Pine Tree : Trevor Wilson, DJ Freeman, Wade Fell
Sulphur Springs : Triston McCormick, Austin Dodd, Kameren Harrison
Texas High : Dakota Turner, Logan Arndt
Early Voting Ends; Tuesday is Primary Runoff Election Day
May Primary Runoff Early Voting ended Friday with 228 Republicans and 16 Democrats casting ballots. It was the largest one day turnout during the week. A total of 817 Republicans and 55 Democrats voted in what is reported by the Texas Association of Broadcasters to be a low voter turnout statewide.
Now attention turns to Tuesday, May 22, and Primary Election Day. In Hopkins County, voting places have been consolidated for this election. There are four polling places in the city of Sulphur Springs and one in Precinct 2 that will accommodate voters. Hopkins County registered voters, qualified to vote in the runoff election, may cast ballots at any of the voting places on that day. Voting places will include the Lutheran Church on Texas Street, the Courthouse downtown, Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Fuller Street, and League Street Church of Christ and Como-Pickton School on Highway 11 E. Republicans are voting for nominees for Hopkins County Treasurer and Commissioner Precinct 2. Since there are not Democrat challengers, those who receive the nomination will be the only ones for those offices on the ballot in November. Democrats are voting in state runoff races only.
An election officer may give voting order priority to individuals with a mobility problem that substantially impairs the person’s ability to move around. A person assisting an individual with a mobility problem may also, at the individual’s request, be given voting order priority. Disabilities and conditions that may qualify the voter for voting order priority include paralysis, lung disease, the use of portable oxygen, cardiac deficiency, severe limitation in the ability to walk due to arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition, wheelchair confinement, arthritis, foot disorder, the inability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest, or use of a brace, cane, crutch, or other assistive device. Voters, who wish to be given voting order priority, and be accepted for voting before others in line to vote at that polling place, may indicate this to any election officer serving at the polling place. The presiding election judge will determine whether the voter and the voter’s assistant, if applicable, will be brought forward to the front of the line.
