Miller Grove FFA Spotlight
May 9, 2023- Members of the Miller Grove FFA chapter traveled to Huntsville, April 14th, to compete in the state Applied Ag Engineering Career Development Event(s).
Career Development Events (CDEs) build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. Students began the statewide tournament in 29 different events which reflect classroom instruction in basic technical, leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Miller Grove FFA placed 24th in the Applied Ag Engineering contest. Team members included: Will Sallee Jr. , Beaux Ruff, Alessandro Alvarez, Braxton Northcutt.
Members of the Miller Grove FFA chapter also traveled to Lubbock, April 22nd, to compete in the state Horse Judging Career Development Event(s).
Career Development Events (CDEs) build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. Students began the statewide tournament in 29 different events which reflect classroom instruction in basic technical, leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Miller Grove FFA placed 38th in the Horse Judging contest. Team members included: Riley Hasten, Mika Gray, Emma Knight, Cage Hasten.
Psychology Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
MARLA EXPLAINS
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Psychology Instructor Marla Cox discusses a recent assignment with her students. To inquire about classes at the Sulphur Springs campus, call 903-885-1232.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigned From Position At Texas House
May 8, 2023- District 2 House Representative Bryan Slaton chooses to resign ahead of possible expulsion from the Texas House. Following investigations of Bryan Slaton, who had been accused of inappropriate sexual relations with a 19 year old staff member, and providing alcohol to said staff member. The staff member claimed that she felt dizzy and had double vision after consuming the beverage.
The Royse City Republican has been pressured since Saturday following investigations conducted by the House General Investigative Committee who released a 16-page report finding Slaton had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with his aide.
The committee of three Republicans and two Democrats recommended that Slaton be the first state representative expelled from the body since 1927. However, Slaton’s resignation may not stop a planned Tuesday vote on a house resolution expelling him from office.
Rep. Andrew Murr, a Junction Republican who leads the investigative committee, said Monday that he still plans to call up the resolution that he drafted and filed on Saturday.
Since the report’s release Saturday calls for Slaton’s resignation has grown. over the weekend, two of the three Republican parties for the counties he represented asked him to step down, and more than half of the 62-member State Republican Executive Committee had done the same by Sunday night.
Some of Slaton’s closest supporters left his side after the reports release. Texas Right to Life, a staunchly anti-abortion group that was a key supporter of Slaton’s political campaigns, revoked its endorsement in the morning, saying it was a “Christian organization” that held its staff, board members, scholarship recipients and political endorsees to high moral standards.
Slaton, 45 and married, was among the most socially conservative lawmakers in the chamber and had been one of this session’s loudest voices for cracking down on drag shows and decrying drag artists as “groomers” who want to sexualize kids.
The committee report said Slaton had invited the 19-year-old woman to his Austin apartment late March 31 and gave her a large cup of rum and coke, then refilled it twice making her unable to “effectively consent to intercourse and could not indicate whether it was welcome or unwelcome.”
Gov. Greg Abbott must call a special election to fill the vacancy for House District 2, but that election cannot begin before the legislative session ends on Memorial Day. That means Slaton’s constituents will be left without representation for the final days of the session.
Commissioners Court, President Of The Republican Women Of Van Zandt County
May 8, 2023- Jill Dutton the current president of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County came to speak during Commissioners Court on Monday to discuss her running for State Rep. in 2024. Dutton came to talk with the Commissioners and learn about how they operated around Hopkins County. Dutton expressed her hopes of working with the commissioners during her run for state representative.
Who We Are Republican Women of Van Zandt County?
The Republican Women of Van Zandt County is part of the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW). This club provides an avenue for women to influence policy, develop candidates, and elect the leaders of Texas. The club is a multi-generational, multicultural organization that provides the structure and support for political activists to learn, engage, and flourish in Van Zandt County.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 05-01-2023 – 05-7-2023
Arrests:
Taylor, Floyd, 55 years of age, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested 5-1-2023 on a Hopkins County Warrant.
Baker, John, 39 years of age, of Mt. Vernon, was arrested on 5-2-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance 1/1-B < 1 Gram.
Allen, Zachery, 32 years of age, of Como, was arrested on 5-4-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance Pg 1/1 –b>=and Possession of Controlled Substance PG3< 28.
Light, Laura, was arrest on, 45 years of Winnsboro, was arrested on Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 131 calls for service during this reporting period
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 27 citations and 33 warnings during this reporting period.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 5/8/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 8, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
New Service- Eye Surgeries
We are excited to announce that Ophthalmologist, Kara Hartl, MD FACS, will now be doing eye procedures such as cataract removals at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. Educated at Harvard University and University of California-San Diego Medical School, trained at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Dr. Harl is well equipped to provide excellent care to patients here in Sulphur Springs. Talk with your Ophthalmologist about scheduling your eye procedures with Dr. Hartl. For more information, call 903.885.7671 Ext.2844.
May is Stroke Awareness Month
May is Stroke Awareness Month and the Stroke team at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs is committed to making sure you can recognize signs and symptoms of a stroke and know how to respond during a stroke emergency.
Stroke can be caused either by a clot obstructing the flow of blood to the brain, called an ischemic stroke, or by rupturing a blood vessel and preventing blood flow to the brain, called a hemorrhagic stroke. A temporary clot causes a T.I.A. (Transient Ischemic Attack) or a “mini stroke”.
The American Stroke Association reports stroke is currently the 5th leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of a stroke.
Eighty percent of strokes may be prevented by avoiding these major risk factors: uncontrolled blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of physical activity, and not maintaining a healthy body weight.
Your readiness to spot the stroke warning signs and call 911 could save a life or make the difference between a full recovery and long-term disability. That is why it is so important to learn the stroke warning signs and urge everyone you know to do the same. The faster stroke is treated, the more likely the patient is to recover.
The acronym B.E. F.A.S.T. is the easiest way to recognize a stroke emergency. Here is a breakdown of what each letter stands for:
B. Balance – Is there a sudden loss of balance or coordination?
E. Eyes – Is there sudden blurred or double vision or sudden, persistent vision trouble?
F. Face – Ask the person to smile. Does one side of their face droop?
A. Arm – Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S. Speech – Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
T. Time – If you observe any of these signs, call 911 immediately, as time is very important during a stroke.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. This means our team has the accountability and necessary standards in place to ensure processes and practices are used to care for stroke patients at a higher, more comprehensive level.
It is also important to understand that if you have survived a stroke, you are at a high risk of having another; you have a 1 in 4 chance of having another one. Treating the underlying causes of stroke including heart disease, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol, and diabetes is priority. If you find yourself dealing with life after stroke, commit to making the necessary changes and will require lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. If you have questions talk to your physician. You can also find useful information at CHRISTUShealth.org, search stroke care.
Miller Grove FFA Spotlight for March and April 2023
Miller Grove – Members of the Miller Grove FFA chapter traveled to Huntsville, April 14th, to compete in the state Applied Ag Engineering Career Development Event(s).
Career Development Events (CDEs) build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. Students began the statewide tournament in 29 different events which reflect classroom instruction in basic technical, leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Miller Grove FFA placed 24th in the Applied Ag Engineering contest. Team members included:
Will Sallee Jr. , Beaux Ruff, Alessandro Alvarez, Braxton Northcutt.
The Texas FFA is the nation’s largest state FFA association with a membership of more than 167,000 active FFA members. FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical classroom knowledge to real-world experiences through local, state, and national competitions. For more information about the Texas FFA Association, visit www.mytexasffa.org.
Miller Grove – Members of the Miller Grove FFA chapter traveled to Lubbock, April 22nd, to compete in the state Horse Judging Career Development Event(s).
Career Development Events (CDEs) build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. Students began the statewide tournament in 29 different events which reflect classroom instruction in basic technical, leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Miller Grove FFA placed 38th in the Horse Judging contest. Team members included:
Riley Hasten, Mika Gray, Emma Knight, Cage Hasten.
The Texas FFA is the nation’s largest state FFA association with a membership of more than 167,000 active FFA members. FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical classroom knowledge to real-world experiences through local, state, and national competitions. For more information about the Texas FFA Association, visit www.mytexasffa.org.
Liquid Versus Solid Fertilizers For Your Patio
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
Many keep liquid fertilizers to feed individual plants around the patio. They act faster than solid fertilizers and give plants an immediate shot in the arm, so to speak. In fact, patio container grown plants do their best when they get frequent doses of liquid fertilizers, because nutrients are immediately distributed throughout the container. Liquid fertilizers work very well but have two negative aspects. First, they’re very short acting, necessitating more frequent feedings. Second, many mistakenly believe they’re far too expensive for gardens.
Soil nitrogen is difficult for plants to absorb until the soil temperature reaches 50 degrees. As such, early planted vegetables may start off very slowly. Liquid fertilizers negate this difficulty, by giving plants a shot in the arm until the soil warms up. It’s easy to overdo solid fertilizer, resulting in monstrous plants that produce very little, but since liquid fertilizers are so short acting, they don’t have this problem. Late in the season, liquid fertilizers can give tomato plants a much-needed shot to rejuvenate their fruit.
There are several free liquid fertilizers you can make, but most involve fresh manure and/or urine. An easy, free formula is to take an old pillow case and drop two shovelfuls of compost (not mulch) into it. Now, take a large garbage can with a lid and fill with water. Close off the pillow case, drop in the water and put on the lid. Let it steep 3-4 three to four days. Remove the bag, and you have a mild liquid fertilizer. If the liquid is very dark, dilute so that it changes to at least a medium brown color. Use a hand-held water can, and water your garden plants every 2-3 weeks. If the soil is dry, water to wet the soil first for better fertilizer penetration. Try it!!!
Hopkins County Republicans Call for Slaton to Resign
Local Republicans issue press release calling for District 2 Texas House Representative Bryan Slaton to resign in the wake of a report issued by the House General Investigating Committee. See previous story here: Slaton Faces Expulsion
The following Press Release was received by KSST News:
For immediate Release:
It is with much sadness that we the below, 10 members of the 11 member Hopkins County Republican
Party Executive Committee, call on Representative Bryan Slaton to immediately resign as
Representative of House District # 2. After reading the report of the House General Investigating Committee, in the matter of Representative Bryan L. Slaton, there is no other recommendation that we can make. While we commend Representative Slaton for much good work, we cannot condone conduct unbecoming a member of the House of Representatives as set forth by the House rules and the laws of the State of Texas. It is our hope that Representative Slaton will heed our call and let the healing process begin with his family, the victim and her family, and all other parties involved. We encourage everyone to continue in prayer and lift all involved up in prayer to God for his loving comfort and healing.
Donnie W. Wisenbaker, Hopkins County Republican Chairman
James Thompson, Precinct # 1 Chair Vince Palumbo, Precinct # 2 Chair
Karon Weatherman, Precinct # 2A Chair Nancy Swint, Precinct # 3 Chair
John Allen, Precinct # 3A Chair Debbie Harris, Precinct # 4 Chair
Daniel Bobay, Precinct # 16 Chair Jennifer Harrington, Precinct # 17 Chair
Melonie Findley, Precinct # 36 Chair
As members of the State Republican Party’s Executive Committee, that serves Hopkins County, we support the Hopkins County Republican Party Executive Committee members in their call for Representative Slaton’s immediate resignation.
Christian Bentley, SD-1 State Republican Party Executive Committee, Committeewoman
Donnie W. Wisenbaker, SD-1 State Republican Party Executive Committee, Committeeman
Local Rep Bryan Slaton May Face Expulsion After Release of Disturbing Report
May 5, 2023 – During the first working weekend session of the 88th Legislative session, members of the Texas House were presented with a report shortly after noon Saturday detailing the findings from the House General Investigating Committee. The report detailed that Slaton did not dispute allegations that he had sex wth a 19 year old aide as well as provided alcohol to the underage aide. The report also stated that Slaton did not express remorse or regret for his actions. The HGIC report indicated that Slaton’s attorney spoke to the committee and argued that the complaints should be dismissed as the location of the allegations occurred at Slaton’s Austin residence, not the workplace.
The five member House General Investigating Committee, made up of three Republicans and two Democrats, recommended that the 150 member Texas House exercise their right to expel Slaton from the House. The Texas House has not expelled one of their own members in almost 100 years. House Representative Andrew Murr (Republican) filed House Resolution 1542 which calls for a vote for Slaton’s expulsion. That vote would require a 2/3 majority from the Texas House.
District 2 Representative Bryan Slaton could also face criminal charges related to the incidents as the HCIC believe that Slaton committeed three Class A Misdemeanors including:
Providing alcohol to a minor,
Abuse of official capacity, which occurs when public servants violate a law relating to their office or employment, and
Official oppression, which can occur when a public servant “intentionally subjects another to sexual harassment.”
The House is scheduled to reconvene on Monday, May 8th, at 10 a.m.
Update: Hopkins County Republicans Call for Slaton’s Resignation
