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| Railroad NETEX Shutterbugs take a walk Annual photography contest sign-up underway board By JILLIAN SMITH jillian.smith@ ssnewstelegram.com address The Sulphur Springs down- town area will again be the meeting space of local photogra- budget phers for the annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk, a contest that last yeargrew worldwide to concerns more than 24,000 amateur and professional picture-takers. Funds could run The local Photowalk, now in its eighth year and sponsored by out as early as the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance, encourages next summer area photographers of all skill levels to share their art and ex- n Editor’s note: In order to verify ploring photography for a few claims in this section as well as previ- hours. ous financial statements made by NE- The DBA will be inviting TEX, the News-Telegram requested experienced photographers as access on June 25 to NETEX’s official Walk Leaders who will share banking records from 2014 to 2019. their experience with the par- NETEX appealed to the Texas Attor- ticipants to help them develop ney General to withhold those docu- their creative eyes and skills, ments from the News-Telegram. Nei- including composition, light- ther NETEX nor the News-Telegram ing and other details. Last year’s has received the Attorney General’s Walk Leaders were local pro- decision about whether the official fessional photographer Isabel records can be released. Reyna and Leesa Toliver, both of whom were past participants in By TAYLOR NYE [email protected] the Photowalk. Participation is free, but reg- istration is requested, though The regular Sept. 5 session of the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transpor- not necessary. Those wanting a tation District (NETEX) met to discuss chance to enter into any of the finances, a meeting with county judges, Scott Kelby Worldwide Photow- and personnel matters regarding the alk contests must register online executive director. prior to the event at https:// worldwidephotowalk.com. A See Rail, page 2A professional camera is not re- quired, as cell phone photos are accepted for the contests. | City Government Everyone will have the op- portunity to win prizes both at the local level and through Scott Council Kelby’s Photowalk organization. Local participants will have their work recognized and priz- Hopkins County resident Johnny Anderson is captured as “Mountain Man” by Steve Hack in the es given out at a reception to be 2018 Worldwide Photowalk. passes announced at a later date. Courtesy/DBA Through the Worldwide Pho- Prizes for these contests include towalk website, Walk Leaders IF YOU GO lens kits, printers, gift cards, apps will upload the registered local 16 items and camera accessories. n What: 8th annual Worldwide Photowalk winners’ photos that will then Walk Leaders and photogra- n When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 be reviewed by Scott Kelby. He phers will meet at 9 a.m., Satur- n Where: Whimsy Boutique & Wine Bar, 300 Connally St. will chose one Grand Prize Win- day, Oct. 5, at Whimsy Boutique in Sulphur Springs ner and 10 finalists. There is also & Wine Bar, 300 Connally St. in n Cost: Free a mobile phone photo contest. Sulphur Springs. The Photowalk n More Info: https://worldwidephotowalk.com

| Education School districts receive annual scores All ISDs either maintain, improve upon overall grade By TODD KLEIBOER each district and individual are based on STAAR perfor- to other districts or schools with todd.kleiboer@ school based on three indi- mance; students’ readiness to similar levels of student pover- Finance Director Lesa Smith (left) and ssnewstelegram.com cators: student achievement, enter the military, college or a ty. To showcase the district’s school progress and closing career; and graduation rates. City Secretary Gale Roberts during or school’s strengths, the high- Local school districts either the gaps (student equity). The School progress measures the September city council meeting. er component, be it academic Staff photo by Taylor Nye improved or maintained last better grade in student achieve- how well the students per- year’s letter grades in the latest ment or school progress and the formed on the STAAR test this growth or relative performance, release of report cards by the student equity grade are used year compared to last year, and is used for measurement. Water, sewer, Texas Education Agency. for overall grade calculations. it considers how well the stu- See , page 12A gas and new Letter grades are given to Student achievement grades dents are performing compared Grades ordinances on docket This week’s online poll By TAYLOR NYE The small [email protected] Texas town How are you supporting During the regular September of Greater our Wildcats this year? meeting of the Sulphur Springs city council, members passed 16 ordinanc- Tuna es unanimously, most of which were Page 14A budget items for the fiscal year 2020. See page 4A for online See City, page 2A voting results.

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| Sulphur Springs FD | Commissioners Court Elected City temporarily Brinker VFD to Officials U.S. Sen. John Cornyn be recognized 517 Hart Senate Office down one fire engine Bldg. By TAMMY VINSON Washington, D.C. 20510 Engine two is suffering from a “blown [email protected] 202-224-2934 Chief hopes turbo,” Fire Chief David James said. “As of right now, we’re trying to take it back to The Hopkins County Commissioners Court will U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz mechanical issues Dallas to have warranty work done on it.” meet for a regular session, which will include a pub- The department’s ladder truck had “a lic hearing on the proposed 2020 budget prior to 455 Dirksen Senate Office fixed soon few minor issues,” but according to James approval, as well as recognition of the Brinker Vol- Blvd. unteer Fire Department. Washington, D.C. 20510 Staff Reports it is now operational. The court is expected to approve the salary for [email protected] On whether the city will need to pur- elected officials and formally adopt the proposed 202-224-5922 chase a new vehicle, James said it has “been 2020 budget and the 2019 property tax rate of According to Sulphur Springs Fire De- looked at and talked about, but at this time .624892 cents per $100. Congressman partment, engine two is currently experi- we do not know what the status of that is.” Commissioners will also conduct a final public John Ratcliffe hearing on the plan for funding the preservation encing mechanical issues and will not be in “We are going to do everything we can and restoration of the county clerk’s records archive 325 Cannon HOB commission from a week to up to a month. to provide services,” James stated. before they formally approve and adopt the plan Washington, D.C. 20515 into the 2020 budget. 202-225-6673 The commissioners will consider approving pay- ing election workers at the rate of $12 per hour. This will also include up to four hours of training. Texas Sen. Bob Hall The court will recognize Kristy Springfield for P.O. Box 12068 Sulphur successfully completing training and fulfilling state Austin, Texas 78711 Springs Fire requirements to become a licensed On-Site Sewer Department 512-463-0102 Facilities Designated Representative. Springfield re- Engine No. ceived her license from the Texas Commission on 2 is out with Environmental Quality on Aug. 29. Texas Rep. Dan Flynn mechanical The court will approve a proclamation recogniz- problems, P.O. Box 2910 ing Brinker Volunteer Fire Department for its ser- the de- vice to Hopkins County. Austin, Texas 78768 partment Also on the agenda for court approval are pre- 512-463-0880 announced vious meeting minutes; utility easments, payment thisweek. of bills, revenues, expenses, payroll and financial Staff photo Gov. Greg Abbott statements; any other grants or donations present- by Taylor P.O. Box 12428 Nye ed; disposal of assets requests; and any resolutions or proclamations presented. Austin, Texas 78711 The commissioners court regular session will 512-463-2000 convene at 9 a.m. Monday in the first floor court- tative Mickey Barker asked. NETEX has a negative bal- room of the Hopkins County Courthouse. “At $20 a car?” ance of $225,866.76. Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton Rail “I don’t have that num- A $75,000 line item for 300 West 15th St. Continued from page 1A ber,” Angie Huie, represen- transitional maintenance Adoption of updat- Austin, Texas 78701 tative for Blacklands Rail- was described as “things ed service credits would road, stated. “That would that might need to be done, City raise city retirement 512-463-2100 COUNTY JUDGES probably be going off of the physically, safety issues that Continued from page 1A matching from 8% to OUTREACH MEETING last number Wayne [Defe- absolutely should be ad- 8.02%, Frazier said. Hopkins County Judge baugh, Blacklands presi- According to Frazier, A meeting between the dressed,” according to Lee. Robert Newsom NETEX executive board dent] gave them.” “It’s just a guess if it’s on the Ordinance 2751—A the city renews its policy and judges of five of the six “Do we have that to low end or high end at this requested amendment on updated service cred- P.O. Box 288 counties in which NETEX compare to past years?” point.” on the fiscal year 2019 its on an ad hoc basis. Sulphur Springs, Texas operates took place on Aug. Mickey Barker asked. The line item for exec- budget. Ordinance 2758— 75483 28, according to Dr. Jason “Generally, it’s been a “We need to amend Adoption of new gas utive director/consultant, a 903-438-4006 Lee Davis, Delta County decline,” Davis said. position occupied by Phil the airport budget by rates. appointee and member of “It was 500 [cars] in Davila, who was not pres- $90,000 so he [Joey Baker] Maxwell told the the executive committee. 2000 and 5,000 in 2010,” ent at the meeting, has an can purchase more fuel,” council that ATMOS Judge Brian Lee stated Hopkins County represen- estimated cost of $100,000. Finance Director Lesa had proposed a total in- SULPHUR SPRINGS that he was there, as well tative Neal Barker stated. Smith told the council. crease of $39.3 million, “Phil has been trend- CITY COUNCIL as board members Davis, “I don’t know how between ing up,” Lee said. “We’ve Ordinance 2752— and the ATMOS Cities Sims, Sam Young, and ex- then and now how it fluctu- been probably running at Appropriations for fiscal Steering Committee City Hall ecutive director Phil Davila ated from 5,000.” a $100,000 a year pace here year 2020. “settled in the end $35.4 201 Davis St. North A budget item titled in addition to Hunt County for the last two or three The city budget, ap- million.” Sulphur Springs, Texas Judge Bobby Stovall, Delta “Customer leases” totals proximately $30.2 mil- “What that means months. We’d like to see 75482 County Judge Jason Mur- $10,628.24, and Davis not- that getting back down, but lion for fiscal year 2020, to our residents is that ray, Hopkins County Judge ed that these are scheduled realistically, we don’t expect was first released to the the average residential 903-885-7541 Robert Newsom and Frank- right-of-way crossing pay- that to.” public at an Aug. 6 bud- building will go up $2.05 • City Manager Marc ments and that NETEX lin County Judge Scott Lee. “He’s [Davila] working get workshop. A subse- or 3.7%,” Maxwell said. Maxwell Collin County, although a expects several additional this very well and delaying quent workshop followed “The average commer- one-time payments. For • Mayor/Place 3 member county of NETEX, some of his billing so that on Aug. 13, and two open cial building will go up example, Davis said, the did not have a county judge we stay in budget,” Davis hearings on Aug. 26 and 2.31% or $6 and change.” Norman Sanders Bear Creek agreement was at the meeting. added. Aug. 30 drew no public Ordinance 2759— • Mayor Pro Tempore/ passed at last month’s reg- The meeting was host- Davila is an at-will em- comments. Prohibition of curbside ular session for a $25,000 Place 1, Erica ed by board member Greg ployee paid at a rate of $125 Ordinance 2753— parking within 25 feet of payment and NETEX has Armstrong Sims at the Economic De- per hour, according to his Setting the tax rate for any intersection within velopment Corporation of- not yet collected. fiscal year 2020. city limits. • Place 2, Jimmy Lucas Neal Barker com- October 2014 contract with fice in Greenville, according NETEX. In the 2020 budget The property tax rate According to Mc- • Place 4, Freddie to Davis. plimented the board on is to be set at 44 cents,” Leroy, the city will not the organization of lease document, Davila’s meals, Taylor “I thought it was going mileage and lodging are Smith told the council. enforce the ordinance to be about an hour and a payments. Ordinance 2754— unless the street in ques- • Place 5, Jeff “Ten years ago... y’all separate budget items ac- half long meeting. We were Setting the sanitation tion has clearly marked Sanderson had checks coming in and counting for an additional there for about four hours,” rate for fiscal year 2020. and visible signage to didn’t exactly know where $6,800. • Place 6, Doug Moore Lee told the group. “I won’t The proposed in- designate no-parking the money was coming Davis noted that line • Place 7, John Sellers say there weren’t some crease for sanitation is zones. from,” Neal Barker said. items estimated $50,000 for tense moments, but I think 1.5% as presented in the McLeroy said the “Now you’ve got the leases legal fees and $20,000 for everybody there would 2020 budget workshop. city’s main concern is all in order and…figured the Federal Railroad Ad- agree there was a good ex- ministration (FRA)/Surface Ordinance 2755— residential areas where COUNTY change of comments, ques- out where the money was parking 25 feet or closer coming from and where it Transportation Board filing Setting the water rate for COMMISSIONERS tions and information. On fees were conservatively es- fiscal year 2020. to intersections is ob- was going to. That’s great.” scuring line of sight. Mickey Barker more than one occasion, I timated ad hoc fees. These The proposed in- Ordinance 2760— heard, ‘Well I hope I’m not two line items are tied to crease for water rates is Precinct 1 EXPENDITURES Prohibition of skate- being too blunt,’... I don’t NETEX’s current ongoing 3% as presented in the Phone: 903-438-4031 The board then turned boards, bicycles, roller think anyone came away of- litigation with Blacklands 2020 budget workshop. fended. I don’t think anyone their attention to the ex- blades, scooters and oth- Barn: 903-485-2040 penditures portion of the Railroad. Ordinance 2756— came away angry.” er wheeled conveyances P.O. Box 288 budget, which is estimated Setting the sewer rate for According to Lee, topics fiscal year 2020. on sidewalks in com- Sulphur Springs, Texas at $289,745.00. This means See Board, page 8A mercially zoned areas. of discussion included NE- The proposed in- 75483 TEX’s history, the Franklin “We prohibit bicy- crease for water rates is Email: comprecone@ County Container Termi- Trending at ssnewstelegram.com 2% as presented in the clists from riding on nal project, federal grant 2020 budget workshop. the sidewalks in com- hopkinscountytx.org applications, the Blacklands Ordinance 2757— mercially zoned areas, lawsuit, private investing Discussion and action on Greg Anglin and other items. updated service credits. See Council, page 8A “No questions were Precinct 2 barred, no comments were Phone: 903-438-4032 barred, and everyone there Barn: 903-488-3514 was respectful,” Lee said. P.O. Box 288 “Very productive meeting and I’m glad that we had it.” Sulphur Springs, Texas The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram is 75483 REVENUES owned by Hopkins County Publishing, LLC and “What we need to de- published at 401 Church St., Suite B in Sulphur part with today is this or an Springs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each Wade Bartley amendment of this, that we week. Precinct 3 can move forward as our The News-Telegram also publishes Down Phone: 903-438-4033 Home East Texas magazine quarterly. proposed budget,” Davis Barn: 903-945-2178 told the group. The group The News-Telegram offices are open 8 a.m.- plans to move forward with 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and may be reached at P.O. Box 288 a public budget hearing on 903-885-8663 or online at ssnewstelegram.com. Sulphur Springs, Texas Sept. 19. 75483 A published Excel sheet DIRECTORY details total revenues for Don Moore...... Publisher fiscal year 2020, which are [email protected] Joe Price estimated at $63,878.24. Stephanie Page...... Business Manager Precinct 4 [email protected] The largest portion of Phone: 903-438-4034 revenues, $50,000, is labeled Jillian Smith...... Managing Editor Barn: 903-582-8840 as Blacklands Railroad. [email protected] “So we’re talking ap- Sarah Scott...... Circulation P.O. Box 288 proximately 2,400 cars?” [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas Hopkins County represen- 75483 Page 3A Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Saturday, September 7, 2019

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Sulphur Springs and Thursday SHERIFF Hopkins County law en- 12:31 p.m.: Amber Ni- Wednesday Alleged attempted Jail transfers, forcement and fire depart- cole Newby, 32, of Caddo 5:32 p.m.: Dispatch re- theft at Walmart other activity ment activity from 5:30 a.m. Mills was arrested at a res- ceived multiple reports of n Suzanne Marie Baca, 55, of Sulphur Wednesday to 7 a.m. Friday idence in the 1400 block debris on State Highway 19 leads to arrest Springs was released from jail on $20,000 Sulphur Springs Police Department included: of Church Street on SSPD south. The bale of hay was bond Wednesday. She was arrested Sun- officers arrested a 19-year-old Como warrants for expired opera- determined to be in Rains day on a charge of possession of 4-200 POLICE man at Walmart at 8:02 p.m. Wednesday tor’s license and possession County. grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled Wednesday 10:03 p.m.: Deputies re- on a charge of theft $100-$750. of drug paraphernalia, as substance in a drug-free zone, according 2:30 p.m.: Kenneth sponded to a report of a dis- Officer Noah Floyd was dispatched well as a charge of posses- to jail reports. Charles Smith, 56, of turbance or family violence to the store in reference to a theft. The n A 25-year-old Tyler man was re- sion of less than 1 gram of a Sulphur Springs was ar- at a residence on County suspected man and his younger brother, leased on $1,000 bond and time served rested at his residence on a Penalty Group 1 controlled Road 2474. A woman re- a juvenile, were allegedly observed by a Wednesday. He was arrested July 11 on warrant for indecency with substance. Officer Sean ported her boyfriend was store loss prevention employee passing charges of possession of less than 2 ounc- a child with sexual contact, Hoffman was dispatched to bashing in a car. She be- all points of sale with multiple items that es of marijuana and a Smith County war- a second-degree felony. the location in reference to lieved he was on drugs. had not been paid for. The man was re- rant for violation of probation on a DWI Bond was set at $100,000, a disturbance. Newby was portedly observed in the self-checkout charge, according to jail reports. and Smith remained in jail checked through commu- Thursday area not paying for all of his items after N Shawn Wayne Austin, 38, of Como as of press time, according nications and found to have 10:38 p.m.: Deputies checkout. The merchandise not paid for was released from jail on bond Thursday. to arrest and jail reports. two confirmed active war- responded to a report of a totaled above $100. Austin was arrested Aug. 27 on charges 10:16 p.m.: A 42-year- rants and an active Child disturbance or family vi- Both the man and the juvenile were of possession of less than 1 gram of a old man was arrested at a Protective Services case. olence at a residence on issued criminal trespass warnings. The ju- Penalty Group 1 controlled substance Sulphur Springs truck stop County Road 3502. A caller She was detained and CPS venile was released to his parents’ custody. and two counts of burglary of a building. on SSPD warrants for ex- reported a fight over a child was called to take custody Bond was set at $1,000 for the 19-year- Bond was set at $5,000 on the possession pired registration and two custody matter in which the charge and $25,000 on each of the bur- of Newby’s minor children, old, and he was released from jail Thurs- counts of failure to main- child’s father was making glary charges, jail reports read. who were also present. day, according to arrest and jail reports. tain financial responsibil- death threats. n Rowdy Dee Duvall, 39, of Com- ity, as well as a Red River During book-in, a jailer re- Hopkins County commu- merce was released from jail on bond County warrant for assault portedly found a clear plas- nications operators answered Birthday Thursday. Duvall was arrested March 2 causing bodily injury or tic baggie containing a crys- 393 non-emergency phone celebration choices on a charge of possession of 1-4 grams of family violence. Officers tal-like substance believed calls, 90 calls for service and a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance were dispatched to the loca- to be methamphetamine 49 emergency calls. For the lead to arrest and unlawful possession of a firearm by tion in reference to threats. in Newby’s bra. A clear 48-hour period from 5:30 A 36-year-old Cooper man was ar- a felon. Bond was set at $25,000 on the The man who called in plastic baggie containing a a.m. Wednesday to 5:30 a.m. rested during a traffic stop Friday at 12:24 possession charge and $15,000 on the about the threats was con- leafy green substance be- Friday, officers issued one ci- a.m. on State Highway 19 north at Coun- firearm charge, according to jail reports. tacted and identified. A tation, filed one offense and lieved to be marijuana and ty Road 4764 on a charge of driving while n A 23-year-old Como man was re- communications check conducted one special patrol, a pipe commonly used to intoxicated first offense. leased from jail on bond Thursday. He found him to have multiple five inmate transports be- Deputy Aaron Chaney reportedly ob- was arrested July 9 on charges of fleeing a confirmed warrants. Bond smoke marijuana were also tween facilities, one funeral allegedly found on her per- served a black Lexus going in the oppo- police officer, driving while license inval- on the assault charge was escort and 18 traffic stops. id with previous convictions or suspen- son. Bond was set at $5,000, site direction and traveling faster than the set at $2,000, and the man Five people were booked into sions without financial responsibility and remained in custody Thurs- and she remained in jail as and 11 released from county posted speed limit. The vehicle’s speed was confirmed via radar at 76 miles per a violation of probation on a 2014 charge day, according to arrest and of press time, arrest and jail jail, which held 137 inmates of burglary of a habitation. Bond was set jail reports. reports read. at 5:30 a.m. Friday. hour in a 65-mph zone. Chaney initiated his overhead lights at $1,000 each on the flight and invalid and conducted a traffic stop. Chaney license charges, jail reports read. n reportedly made contact with the man Brandon Ranard Tatum, 24, of Dal- at the driver’s side front window and al- las was released from jail on bond Thurs- legedly observed slurred speech and the day. He was arrested April 12 on a charge odor of an alcoholic beverage coming of engaging in organized criminal ac- tivity and two Ellis County warrants for County Records from the vehicle. aggravated robbery and bond forfeiture The man reportedly stumbled slightly on a charge of theft of property $750- and ran into the left rear corner of the ve- LAND TRANSACTIONS nas-Perez to Juan Carlos Israel Hernandez de la $2,500. Bond was set at $100,000 on the hicle with his left shoulder after Chaney Texas Ranchitos LLC Lozano; tract in the Mary Lama, Jonathan Hernandez organized criminal activity charge and asked him to exit the vehicle and step to to Lorenzo Ramirez Jr and Ann Bowlin survey de la Lama and Alejandro $2,000 on the theft charge, according to Valentino Ramirez; tract in Candice Candi B. Rafael Hernandez Martinez the rear. Chaney reportedly asked the jail reports. the Jeremiah Ward survey Cowden to Chelsey Waters Del Campo to Jana Bishop; man if he had consumed any alcoholic Chad Cable and Mary and Jordie W. Waters; tract tract in the Shelby Tunnage beverages. The man reportedly advised Stahl Cable to Oscar Luna in the John Petty survey survey he was a bartender at a local club and Animal complaints • Cows on property on FM 1567 west in and Breatriz Sanchez; tract Candice Candi B. Texas Ranchitos LLC to had consumed several “whiskey drinks” while celebrating his birthday, but did Miller Grove at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday; on Putnam Street Cowden to Chelsey Waters Maria Carmen Elizarrara, not give a count. • Three cows on FM 1567 east at 4:38 Daniel Lopez Rodri- and Jordie W. Waters; tract Chaney allegedly observed the smell p.m. Wednesday; guez and Mayilen Sardi- in the John Petty survey See , page 8A Records of an alcoholic beverage emitting from • Two cows on FM 2653 north at 7:20 the man, who appeared to be unsteady p.m. Wednesday; on his feet. The man reportedly consent- • Three or four cows on the east side ed to standardized field sobriety testing. of FM 2560 approximately 1 mile CORRECTION Chaney allegedly observed clues of in- from State Highway 11 east at 12:47 toxication on the tests. The man was de- a.m. Thursday. A second call report- A Sept. 3 story, “Library promotes very early reading,” referred to the library’s literacy tained for further DWI investigation and ing a cow near the parking lot of an program for children of all ages as the “Very Early Ready Program” when in fact it is reportedly consented to a blood draw. He A/C shop near the previous location called “Storytime.” The Very Ready Reading Program is the name of the curriculum used was transported to CHRISTUS Moth- came in at 1:33 a.m. Thursday; • Black cow and eight calves near the during storytime. Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 and Friday, Sept. 20, and er Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, road on State Highway 69 north is ongoing every first and third Friday of the month through May 2020. where the blood specimen was collected. Bond was set at $1,000, and the man at County Road 1602 at 6:39 a.m. was released from jail Friday, according Do you remember? to arrest and jail reports. See Briefs, page 8A

Friday, Sept. 7, 2007: A crowd of more than 300 people enjoyed the musical talents of Beatle-gras on the courthouse square, a free concert sponsored by the Downtown Business Alliance and the Sulphur Springs tourism department. The band entertained for about an hour and a half as the audience enjoyed the cool breeze and an evening of live music. Archive Do you remember these local events that made headlines? 10 years ago Recruits of the Northeast Texas Fire Training Academy basic fire suppression class participate in “real world week,” a series of drills designed to give them a taste of what it’s really like to be a fireman. In addition to structure and vehicle fire suppression, recruits spent at least one full shift “on call” where they “responded” to various types of fire and rescue calls. 5 years ago Mark Anthony Robin-son, 45, of Sulphur Springs, a laborer at Hampton Inn, was ar- rested on a second degree felony arson charge after confessing to using fireworks to start a fire in the hotel maintenance room. The hotel was evacuated and no one was reported to have been injured as a result of the incident. 1 year ago Morgan Davis, who was in her first year as a teacher at Bowie Primary, was surprised when students and staff at Bowie held a send-off pep rally to show their support as Davis lived her childhood dream of competing in the International Triathlon Union World Tri- athlon Championship in Gold Coast, Australia. Page 4A Saturday, September 7, 2019 community Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Weather Forecast 2019 September Today is Saturday, Sept. 7

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NEW THIS WEEK | Texas History Saturday (today) n Community Players presents “Greater Tuna” by Ed Howard, Jason Williams and Joe Sears, a comedy play set Famous Ranger haunted in the third smallest town in Texas. Showtimes are Fri- days-Sundays, Sept. 6-8 and 13-15 at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Main Street Theatre, by scandalous skeleton 225 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. Tickets are $10 each. Visit communityplayersinc.com or call 903-885-0107 to Civil War as a guerrilla and he decided that it was bet- reserve a seat. sometimes spy with Mos- ter to be a fugitive in Texas n The eighth annual Wounded Heroes Benefit Con- by’s fabled Rangers. than in the tropics. cert will be held at Clancys Saloon & Stage, 4984 Coun- Like so many restless The grim young man, ty Road 4112 in Campbell, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, veterans north and south, who walked down the Sept. 6 and ending 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Friday en- Orrick had trouble re-ad- gangplank at Galveston try is free; Saturday entry is $10 per person at the gate justing to civilian life. He in 1870, called himself with children under 12 free, as well as active duty, na- joined the mass exodus of George Washington Ar- tional guard and retired military with valid military ID. ex-Confederates to Mexico rington. The tight-lipped For more information look for Wounded Heroes Bene- Bartee but arrived too late to offer Haile stranger took whatever job fit Concert on Facebook or visit https://clancyssaloon. his services to the French he could find, working in blogspot.com. puppet Maximilian. COLUMNIST a Houston sawmill, farm- In June 1867, the same ing in North Texas and Thursday month the Mexican em- punching cattle on intra- n A mini walk for A Walk to Remember will take peror was executed by a place at 9:30 a.m. at Sulphur Spring Senior Citizens Cen- nder the as- peasant firing squad, Or- state drives over the next sumed name of five years. ter, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, to benefit Terrific rick killed a black busi- Tuesdays. Registration is $20 and includes a T-shirt. For George Wash- nessman in cold blood. In the summer of 1875, ingtonU Arrington, an Al- Arrington met by chance more information, contact Karon Weatherman at 903- He admitted his guilt in an 885-1661. abama fugitive enlisted in interview with his home- Major John B. Jones, the Frontier Battalion of town newspaper, telling commander of the Fron- the Texas Rangers on Sept. tier Battalion of the Texas ONGOING EVENTS the editor “he would allow Saturday, Sept. 7 1, 1875. no damn negro to call him Rangers, in Brown Coun- n 42 is played every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 John C. Orrick Jr. grew a damn liar.” ty. The two got to talking, p.m. and the first Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. at the up fast going off to war at The wanted man fled a rarity for both, and the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Lu- 16 and fighting at both bat- Alabama never to return. southerner with the dis- ther King Jr. Drive. For more information, contact Karon tles of Manassas/Bull Run, For two long years, he tinctive drawl expressed a Weatherman at 903-885-1661. Harpers Ferry, Antietam roamed Central America desire to enlist. n Adults Coming Together Serving group of volun- and Gettysburg. He spent careful to stay far off the teers meets the first Monday of each month for a pro- the closing months of the beaten track. Then at last See Haile, page 13A gram at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. n Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter will hold a pet adop- tion 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the 50th Anniversary month at Tractor Supply Co. The shelter is also open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 1313 North Hillcrest Dr. Adop- tion fees apply. Call 903-439-9369 for information. n Community blood drive will be held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Saturday of each month in Carter Blood Care’s mobile unit, which will be parked in the Memo- rial Medical Plaza parking lot. For an appointment, call 1-800-DONATE4 (800-366-2834). n SSHS Class of 1963 meets at the Red Barn at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month for breakfast. Friends are welcome. n The Muddy Lotus Yoga will host Yoga on the Square every Saturday at 9 a.m., beginning April 6. All skills lev- els are welcome. n New Life Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meet- ings are held at 129 College St. (white building to the right of the Presbyterian Church) in Sulphur Springs. A closed 12 & 12 Study is held Mondays at 7 p.m., an open Big Book Topic meeting on Thursdays at 7 p.m., closed big Book Study on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and an open meet- ing at 9 a.m. on Sundays. For questions, call Gary K. at 903-335-8152, Brandon H. at 903-348-4716, Robert T. at Mary Kirk- 614-313-3136 or Mike F. at 903-335-1382. n Better Life Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets land: We have season Fred Moseley and Ann Kernes were married Aug. 23, 1969 in First Baptist Church of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Satur- Cumby, Texas with Rev. Allen Reed officiating. On Aug. 31, they celebrated their 50th tickets, are booster club days at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 anniversary at their home with a family dinner with their children, Christie Welch and members and go to all Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329. the home games. We Davy Moseley and their families attending along with Ann’s sister Donna Asbill and her family. don’t even have any Sunday, Sept. 8 Courtesy kids or grandkids in n Community Players presents “Greater Tuna” by Ed Sulphur springs schools. Howard, Jason Williams and Joe Sears, a comedy play set Love and support my in the third smallest town in Texas. Showtimes are Fri- days-Sundays, Sept. 6-8 and 13-15 at 7 p.m. Fridays and WILDCAT always!! MEAL A DAY Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. Tickets are $10 each. Steve Pullen: I Meal A Day serves lunch for $2 a plate • Wednesday — Beef lasagna with En- Visit communityplayersinc.com or call 903-885-0107 to don’t care 10-11:30 a.m. at the Sulphur Springs Se- glish peas and garlic sticks. reserve a seat. nior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther • Thursday — Cheddar bacon chicken n APA 8 Ball Women’s Pool League teams will be King Jr. Drive. The menu for the week, sandwiches with lettuce and tomatoes, playing at a different location every second Sunday of the Linda Gam- Sept. 9-13, includes: and chips. mill: Don and I have month at 1 p.m. and twice in November. If interested in • Monday ­— Chicken cacciatore on a • Friday — Rope sausage with black playing on a team, call or text Shannon at 903-243-5625 had season tickets since bed of rice with squash casserole and eyed peas, green tomato relish and for more information. we married in 1972. a roll. cornbread. n New Life Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meet- Love football. Miss my • Tuesday — Beef patties with roast For more information about the Meal ings are held at 129 College St. (white building to the gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans A Day program, call Karon Weatherman grandson playing and right of the Presbyterian Church) in Sulphur Springs. A and a roll. at 903-885-1661. granddaughter being a closed 12 & 12 Study is held Mondays at 7 p.m., an open cheerleader. Big Book Topic meeting on Thursdays at 7 p.m., closed big Book Study on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and an open meet- ing at 9 a.m. on Sundays. For questions, call Gary K. at Becke Ander- This Week’s Online Poll 903-335-8152, Brandon H. at 903-348-4716, Robert T. at son: I’m not physically 614-313-3136 or Mike F. at 903-335-1382. able to attend now, n Greenville AL-NON Family Group will meet at but certainly love the How are you supporting our 5928 Interstate 30 Frontage Road in Greenville Sundays posts on FB from those Wildcats this year? at 2:15 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m. Greenville Al-Non is a attending. Would love non-profit group that serves to support family members to see/hear all of the or friends who are affected by someone else’s drinking. For more information, call Bettie at 972-979-0132. halftime show as those students work as hard Monday, Sept. 9 as the football team n FIC Investment Club meets at noon the second and always present a Monday of each month at Pizza Inn on Mockingbird great show. Lane, except December or months in which the second Monday falls on a holiday. Jeannie Gil- n Memory Makers Clown Alley meets on the second lem Lockhart: Once Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at The ROC, 121 Gilmer St. in Sulphur Springs. Fellowship with other clowns. A a Wildcat [...] Always a different topic will be discussed at each meeting, along Wildcat. with balloons, puppets, magic and other clowning arts. For more information, call Darris Cross at 903-440-3906 or 903-348-0200. — If your club or organization is meeting soon and wishes to remind members of the time and location, send an email to [email protected] Page 5A Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Saturday, September 7, 2019

eryonefaith to “The Hour of have a history of presenting music choir Week-long revival Church Prayer” every Tuesday programs and a dynamic children’s choir from noon to 1 p.m. at scheduled in Cumby program. Calendar Mitchell Chapel Church A revival will e held at Cornerstone A meal will be provided at $5 per person. of God In Christ, 402 Baptist Church with special speakers, mu- Diamond Set is a monthly meeting for South Jackson St. All are sic and a dinner this week. senior adults. Everyone is invited to enjoy Week of Sept. 8 welcome to pray, share The revival will take place 6:30-7:45 a special time of good food, great music, testimony and “hear an medical information and fellowship. encouraging word.” p.m. Sunday-Thursday, Sept. 8-12. Evange- To add your regular church event or special service to the n League Street list Larry Jordan will be the guest speaker weekly church calendar, email [email protected] or Church of Christ Benev- and music will be provided by Chad and Hope Family call 903-885-8663. olence Clothing Room Melaina Ferrell. hosts Hero Day is open Tuesdays from 9 Families are encouraged to attend, and Monday Hope Family Fellowship of Sulphur 1 p.m. each day. Only 100 a.m. to noon. For easier childcare will be provided for children ages n Springs is hosting a Hero Day 11:30 a.m.- Christian Initiation meals will be prepared each access, there is parking infant to 3 years old. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. This lunch Sessions are held Mondays day. Call 903-689-8765 to in the back. Dinner will be served the last day at at 6:30 p.m. at St. James schedule delivery. 5:515 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. is for all police officers, fire personnel and n Catholic Church, 297 Texas The Lord’s Work Food Wednesday First Responders. “Our desire is to bless those that serve St. All are invited to “come Pantry, an outreach of Col- n Triumph Chris- our community on a daily basis. This is a and increase your knowl- or Blind/Anointed Minis- tian Center, 1318 North Diamond Set to host edge about God and the tries, will be open from 9 Jackson St., will hold musical program small way we can give back to those that Catholic Church.” For more a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays in sacrifice so much for us,” said Rusty Posey, lunch fundraisers Tues- The 60 Plus Ministry of First Baptist information, call Diane the Resource Center at Col- day, Wednesday and pastor of Hope Family Fellowship. Ames at 903-648-2345. or Blind/Anointed Minis- Church of Sulphur Springs will host its The lunch will be held in the church’s Thursday, until the monthly Diamond Set meeting at 11:30 n Bible Disciple Bible tries, 210 Black Oak Road $6,000 needed for a new Fellowship Hall. a.m. Tuesday, study will be held at Como (FM 69, just south of State roof has been raised. Hope Family Fellowship is at 434 Jeffer- Methodist Church Mon- Highway 11 east in Como), All meals cost $7 each. Sept. 10. son St. east in Sulphur Springs. For more in- days at 7 p.m. Call 903-488- to assist people in the 75431 Wednesday’s menu in- There will formation about Hero Day and Hope Fami- 3541. and 75471 areas who are cludes meatloaf, pota- be free blood ly Fellowship, visit www.hopefamily.tv. in need of help with food. toes, green beans, a yeast pressure Tuesday The Resource Center will roll and dessert. Free checks and in- Ministry welcomes n Triumph Christian also be open from 9 a.m. delivery. Orders should formation by Center, 1318 North Jack- to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednes- be placed in advance or Legacy Hos- Evening Chapel to son St., will hold lunch day and Thursday, to help before 1 p.m. each day. pice 11-11:45 fundraisers Tuesday, people with other needs as Only 100 meals will be a.m. special event Wednesday and Thursday, well. Charity Janway will prepared each day. Call The special Sulphur Springs True Gospel Ministries until the $6,000 needed for be available on Fridays by 903-689-8765 to sched- program will is hosting Friends and Family Day at 3 p.m. Fred and Jane Randles a new roof has been raised. appointment to help peo- ule delivery. be presented Sunday, Sept. 8 at the church, 239 South All meals cost $7 each. Tues- ple prepare resumes, for job n Free lunches are by Fred and Locust St. day’s menu includes smoked interviews and job tips. For offered at 11:45 a.m. Jane Randles. Fred Randles is the minister Guest church will be Evening Chapel barbecue chicken, potato additional information, call Wednesdays in the of music and worship at the First Baptist CME Church of Sulphur Springs with Pas- salad, pinto beans, a slice 903-335-4764. First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon and served as tor Gailean McCurdy. of bread and dessert. Free n Pastor Nelson J. Gat- Church Fellowship Hall. minister of music at Sulphur Springs First For more information, contact Pastor delivery. Orders should be lin and the Mitchell Chapel Baptist Church for 25 years. The Randles Superintendent Kerry Roy at 903-440- placed in advance or before Church family welcome ev- See Church, page 13A are both accomplished musicians. They 0481. Page 6A Saturday, September 7, 2019 SPORTS Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Sulphur Springs | Football Sub-varsity teams split Thursday games By DON WALLACE [email protected]

Sulphur Springs teams split Thursday night sub-varsity games played on two dif- ferent turf gridirons. The Wildcat ninth grade team won 42- 14 on the road at Lucas Lovejoy, while the Sulphur Springs junior varsity lost at home, 29-20. In the junior varsity contest, fans at Ger- ald Prim Stadium got their money’s worth in a game thriller that was finally decided in the fourth quarter. The visiting Leopards rallied late to score the final 10 points of the contest. Leopard quarterback Austin Gonzalez was the hero for the visitors, throwing four touchdown passes. Gonzalez went to work early and guided a scoring drive. The Leopards capped the drive when Gonzalez threw a 22-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Drew Turner. The try for an extra point failed, but with 5:30 to go in the first frame, the visitors drew first blood, taking a 6-0 lead. As action shifted to the second quar- ter, the Wildcat defense came up, stopping a Leopard’s drive on the Wildcats’ 5-yard line. The hometown team got their offense in high gear driving 95 yards in 12 plays. Big plays on the drive were six straight runs by Brenden Fink for 71 yards and four first downs. Jesse Bailey ran wide twice for short gains. Running back Justin Richards moved directly behind the center and took snaps from a hybrid formation. Richards ran for 11 yards, and then capped the scoring drive Dominic Dechant (32) for Lucas Lovejoy runs into a wall of Sulphur Springs junior varsity defenders (dark uniforms) during Thurs- with a 2-yard scoring run. day home sub-varsity football play at Gerald Prim Stadium. The visiting Leopards rallied late to win 29-20, while the Sulphur Springs Josh Tavera tackled on the point after ninth grade won their game, 42-14, at Lucas. kick, and with 3:46 left in the first half, the Photo by Don Wallace Wildcats edged ahead 7-6. Gonzalez came back and, on fourth and goal, threw another scoring pass to Turner. The only touchdown in the third period flags negated the play and forced the home a stellar outing taking a one-sided win in The try for a kick failed, but the Leopards came on a 5-yard scoring pass from Gon- team to kick off from the 12-yard line as ninth grade competition. had regained the lead at 12-7. zalez to Taiden Connor. Action moved to they gave the ball back to the Leopards. Sulphur Springs took at 41-14 win over The Wildcats rallied back to regain the the final quarter with the visitors holding a Gonzalez came back with a late scoring Lucas Lovejoy. lead before the half. 19-14 advantage. toss to Adam Pool and a 2-point conver- “On offense, Matt Mitchell accounted Sam Wilks scored on 5-yard run in the Teams traded defensive stands before sion pass to Turner, as the Leopards went for four touchdowns last night. Landon second frame. The touchdown was set up the Wildcats got the ball back after a short up 27-20. Fields and C.J. Williams both had good by a 44-yard completion from quarterback punt by the Leopards. A late safety with 1:45 remaining by games. On defense, the line of Shaun Dial, Matthew Sherman to Weston Fields. Sulphur Springs got a perfect pass from Lucas Lovejoy sealed the 29-20 win for the Gavia Gerald, Nick Cantillo amongst oth- Following the Tavera point after boot, Sherman to Weston Fields for a 40-yard visitors. ers, shut down the running game and the Wildcats took a 14-12, which they took scoring connection to go up 20-19 with Coaches said Wyatt Smithson, Sam played really well. Brayden Morris and to the locker room at the half. 4:32 remaining. Wilks, Langston Bridges and Bryton Logan Caton also played good games on The teams got tough on defense in the Penalties were called on the following Ruhter played well on defense. the defensive side of the ball,” said Jason third frame. 2-point conversion by the Wildcats. The On the road Thursday, the Wildcats had Meskimen, freshmen football coach.

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Miller Grove splits Cumby falls tournament games to Terrell, 3-2 COMMERCE — The Miller Grove The Cumby Lady Trojans lost three Lady Hornets split recent tournament of four sets played recently in non-dis- games play at Commerce High School. trict volleyball action against Terrell. Miller Grove lost Saturday, Aug. 31 Cumby fell by scores of 25-18, 17-25, to Prairiland, 13-25 and 15-25, and fell 25-19, 23-25 and 13-15. 10-25, 25-15 and 22-25 against Sunny- Neeley Hammond turned in 10 kills, vale. while Ashlyn Hudson had six. Erin In Thursday, Aug. 29 play, the Lady Morgan and Heather McGraw contrib- Hornets fell to Commerce, 15-25 and uted five kills each. Rylee Krotky added 23-25, then won over Quinlan in two 11 digs. matches, 25-15 and 25-11. The Lady Trojans play Tuesday in Paris against Trinity Christian. North Hopkins cross country Stellar defensive results BIRTHRIGHT — The North Hop- effort gives kins cross country team had strong fin- ishes in Thursday home competition in Lions 0-0 tie SALT LAKE CITY, Utah– The Tex- the Tim Menke Invitational. as A&M University-Commerce soccer In varsity girls action, Johanna An- E-EDITION team fought to a scoreless tie against drade was 89th, timed at 17:22; Mattie Pogue took 11th with a time of 18:43; Westminster College on Thursday. The Anytime, Anywhere Shilo Vargas Booth finished 126th, Lion defense shone in the contest as timed at 19:45. they held off 32 shots, including all 10 Top Panther runner was Mario Pe- shots on goal. rez with a 26th place finish and a time The tie brings both teams to 0-0-1 1 YEAR of 19:17. Lio Alvarez was 46th, timed at on the season. It is the second time in 19:54. Taking 71st place was Jonathan program history the Lions have earned Harley with a time of 21:02. a tie to begin the season. SUBSCRIPTION Defense was strong by both teams $65 in the first half as neither team could Cumby girls drop find space to take clean shots on goal. $40 SAVINGS!! matches Westminster had a pair of shots midway CUMBY — The Cumby Lady Tro- through the half, but the Lion defense jans competed at home in the Labor Day did not allow for the shots to go on goal. Smash Tournament, Saturday, Aug. 31. The Griffins began to control -pos Cumby lost to Prairiland, 17-25 and session the ball on their side of the field BREAKING NEWS 15-25, fell 25-27 and 21-25 against Lone late in the half, but the Lion defense SPORTS • OBITUARIES Oak, split with Leonard, winning 25-10 continued to keep the ball away from and losing 13-25 and 19-25. Cumby was the goal. The Griffins had a breakaway All Hopkins County, All About You! defeated 15-25, 16-25 by Blue Ridge. in the 34th minute that caused Peters to North Hopkins scored wins with 28-26 come out of the goal. Peters made a div- and 25-20. ing save just inside the six-yard box and Cumby standouts were: Heather Mc- kept the game scoreless. Call 903-885-8663 to subscribe or online at Craw with 20 kills; Erin Morgan had 15; The Lion defense held off another ssnewstelegram.com Neely Hammond, 14 kills; and Ashlyn attack and the game went into halftime Hudson, 8 kills. tied at zero. Page 7A Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Saturday, September 7, 2019

Sulphur Springs | Tennis SS team drops district match at home against Lindale By DON WALLACE In mixed doubles, the team of Emily [email protected] Dick and Jordan Gonzales lost 6-0 and 6-1. The Sulphur Springs Wildcats came up Sulphur Springs won four of six boys on the short end of a 12-7 score in var- singles matches. Lucas won 6-0, 6-2; sity district tennis played Tuesday at the Schumacher took a three-set victory 6-0, Sulphur Springs High School complex. 6-7 and 7-5; Lopez won 6-1 and 6-1; and Sulphur Springs did well in boys dou- Gonzales was victorious, 6-2 and 7-6. bles, taking two of three matches. Aaron Taking losses were Kirkpatrick by scores Lucas teamed with Logan Schumacher to of 6-3 and 6-4 and Matlock losing, 6-3, win by scores of 6-2 and 6-3; Jonah Kirk- 1-6 and 10-6. patrick and Carlos Lopez won a three- The lone win in girls singles for the set battle, 6-4, 4-6 and 10-3; the duo of Lady Cats was Miesse with a 7-5, 6-4 win. Waylon Matlock and Alex Ramiro fell by Losing matches were Herd, 6-0 and 6-0; scores of 6-3 and 6-1. Stegient, 6-3, 6-0; Dick, 6-0, 6-3; Lilley, The Sulphur Springs girls doubles 6-1, 6-2; and Luckett, 6-4 and 6-3. teams were swept by Lindale. Katherine “I was pleased with our performance. Herd/Savannah Lilley lost 6-1 and 6-0, the We were very competitive with Lindale, duo of Paige Miesse and Trynity Luckett one of the top teams in our district,” said fell by 6-1 and 6-3 scores, and Haleigh St- Tony Martinez, Wildcats tennis coach. egient and Kaylee Schumacher went down The SSHS netters play Tuesday at by scores of 6-3 and 6-1. Greenville at 4 p.m. in a district match.

Logan Schumacher of Sulphur Springs returns a shot during Aug. 20 home competi- tion. The Wildcats lost at home Tuesday to Lindale in the district opening match. Photo by Don Wallace

Texas A&M-Commerce | Football Lions open Saturday with international game Special to the Division II Playoff berth Over the last five years News-Telegram in 2018, the Lions have the (available in the NCAA third-longest active playoff rankings database), the Lions COMMERCE – The No. streak in the nation. have nearly doubled their 13 Texas A&M University- Only Northwest Missouri average turnout since the | Cross Country Commerce football team State (15 straight) and Ferris 2013 season. The next closest opens the 2019 season on State (five straight) have season since 2009 was over Saturday evening, hosting 2,400 fans per game fewer. Teams compete in meets Selección Nuevo León for International Day and LIONS TO PLAY THEIR Student Appreciation Day. FIRST Selección Nuevo León INTERNATIONAL will play at Texas A&M GAME UniversityCommerce The first game of at| Ernest Hawkins the David Bailiff era Field at Memorial will be played on Stadium Saturday at 6 Ernest Hawkins Field p.m. at Memorial Stadium Both teams are this Saturday, when playing their first game the Lions host of the season. Selección Nuevo León Texas A&M- for A&M-Commerce’s Commerce is ranked No. first-ever international 13 in the AFCA Coaches’ football game. Poll and the D2Football.com Selección Nuevo León Media Poll. longer represents the Asociación Live Audio will be by Lion active playoff streaks than Estatal de Futbol Americano Sports Network -- KETR 88.9 A&M-Commerce. de Nuevo León (AEFANL) FM, Commerce (http://www. In Lone Star Conference - the state organizing ketr.org) history, only A&M-Kingsville committee for the state Providing live audio (1992-98, 7 straight) has a of Nuevo León. This is El Lone Star Conference Digital streak of more than four Selección’s third season of Network - http://www. appearances. competing while associated lonestarconferencenetwork. The Lions have also with the Autonomous com/commerce/ advanced to the regional University of Nuevo León FInd live stats at http:// semifinal round for three (UANL). www.statbroadcast.com/ consecutive seasons. National El Selección is the top- events/statbroadcast. runner-up Ferris State has level team in the state, made php?t=1&gid=tame reached the regional semifinal up of players who had For tickets go to WeAre four times in a row. successful careers at some of LionxTx.com the top preparatory programs LIONS CONTINUE in Mexico. BAILIFF BEGINS RANKINGS RUN Lion Football head coach The Lions are ranked No. SHILLOW SHINES David Bailiff was hired in 13 nationally in the preseason ON NATIONAL STAGE December 2018 as the 20th 2019 American Football Redshirt junior defensive head football coach at A&M- Coaches Association Division back Alex Shillow was Commerce. II Coaches’ Poll released last announced as the National Since East Texas joined week. Chair of the NCAA Division the Lone Star Conference as A&M-Commerce has II Student-Athlete Advisory charter members in 1931, been ranked in 53 consecutive Committee in January. Bailiff is the 13th head coach AFCA polls, dating back to Shillow has represented of the Lions. the 2015 preseason poll.This the Lions at the national level Bailiff was the head coach is A&M-Commerce’s 59th as the Lone Star Conference at Texas State University all-time appearance in the representative to the Division from 2004-06 and at Rice AFCA poll since its inception II National SAAC since 2018. University from 2007-17. in 2000. He is the president of the The Lions’ 2019 season will In the polls recognized by A&M-Commerce SAAC, be Bailiff’s 15th season as a Division II as the top rating which has won the LSC collegiate head coach. system, the Lions have been SAAC Cup in three of the As a collegiate head coach, recognized as a nationally last four years, including 2017 Bailiff has led a team to the ranked team 108 times since and 2018, when Shillow in NCAA Division I National joining Division II in 1981. leadership roles on the A&M- Semifinals and has made five Commerce SAAC executive total postseason appearances SENIORS SUCCEED board. with a 5-2 postseason record. OVER CAREER SPAN He has also been The 2005 Texas State The 2018 senior class now announced as one of 137 Bobcats were Division I claimed sole possession of the nominees for the 2019 Allstate National Semifinalists, and school record for wins in a AFCA Good Works Team®, Bailiff led the Rice Owls to four-year period with 43. one of the most prestigious four bowls with a 3-1 record The 2019 senior class is off-the-field honors in college in those games. already on pace to challenge football. Shillow is one of Bailiff has led teams that record, with a record of 59 scholar-athletes from the to 10-win seasons in three 38-6 in the previous three Combined Divisions (FCS, seasons (one at Texas State, years. Division II, Division III and two at Rice). Under his watch, NAIA) vying for 11 spots. the Owls had the most wins LION SUPPORT A second team all-LSC in school history over a two FANTASTIC ONCE AGAIN selection in 2018, Shillow is (18), three (25), and four (30) In six home dates, A&M- a recipient of the 2018 Hunt year periods. Rice’s 18-9 mark Commerce drew 45,296 County African American from 2013-14 was the second- total fans in 2018. That total Leadership Conference - best of any FBS program in attendance ranked second in MLK Social Justice Award Texas. Division II. and a three-time LSC In terms of average Commissioner’s Honor Roll WE’RE GOING attendance, the Lion faithful honoree. He has been an STREAKING! turned out at a rate of 7,549 exemplary student, earning By qualifying for their per game. That ranked eighth LSC Commissioner’s Honor fourth straight NCAA nationally. Roll distinction. Page 8A Saturday, September 7, 2019 Sulphur Springs News-Telegram

obituariesWe’ve got $100,000 sitting “This was done by the out there could absolutely commissioner’s court at the Board be controlled. That’s con- county based on Delbert Continued from page 2A trolled by us and that’s our moving from the county, business.” and his residency in the “If this was my personal county will be terminating,” “I hate to be the one budget, I’d be cutting some- Davis said. “This is a mat- pointing out the elephant thing back if I could,” Mick- Alice Berry Ward and Art Mason of Bandera, in the room, but does this ey Barker agreed. “Just like ter of eligibility. His legal Alice Grabow, 71, of Austin, Tex- Texas; six grandchildren; budget, the way I under- Neal’s saying, it needs to be residence is still in Delta as passed away Monday, four great-grandchildren Berry Ward stand it, put us on target to addressed.” County, but he’s not there Aug. 26, 2019, in Rich- with one on the way; and be bankrupt by the summer “We’ve had this conver- full time. …If he were still Grabow mond, Texas. She had been a sister, JoScott Wicker of of next year?” Neal Barker sation before,” Davis said. there, a resignation would battling Alzheimers Dis- Austin, Texas. asked. “As far as value is concerned, ease for the past two years. She is preceded in be necessary.” “It pulls our funds down we’ve not seen that with Phil Alice grew up in death by her parents, Joe According to NETEX pretty low,” Davis said. “We [Davila]. …His rate is very Sulphur Springs having and Hazel Ward, and her bylaws, the members of the try to predict as far as worst competitive. …his knowl- attended Austin Elemen- husband, Terry Grabow in board shall be resident citi- case scenario. …We hope we edge and ability is far be- tary School and graduat- 2012. zens of the district. don’t get there, …but if we’re yond what we’ve seen out of ing from Sulphur Springs A celebration of life faced with worst-case scenar- other potential consultants.” The board voted unan- High School in 1966. will be held in the fall, and io, we have to be prepared.” “We ought to discuss imously to approve Baird’s She is survived by her her ashes will be spread at At the regular Aug. 1 that in special session,” appointment. two children, Melissa Rob- sea because she loved to meeting of NETEX during Mickey Barker stated. erts Virnau of Sealey, Texas cruise. the financial report section, The board voted to ADJOURN Davila stated NETEX has unanimously table the dis- The board adjourned “about $300,000.” cussion of the budget until Carriage House Manor. Springs and Paula Doss of to executive session at 2:29 Pansy If Davila’s statement after an executive session to p.m., and the executive ses- She was born on Sulphur Springs; broth- of $300,000 is correct, discuss personnel matters. sion lasted until 3:51 p.m. Murray Oct. 24, 1921 in Sulphur er William Gene Jones with a negative balance Springs, the daughter of of Kempner, Texas; sis- The board then moved After members re-opened Funeral services for of $225,866.76 in fiscal on to agenda item No. 8, Martin and Effie Stephen- ter Roberta Sue New- to open session, no further Pansy Murray, 97, of year 2020, NETEX could possible action related to Sulphur Springs, will be son Jones. She was a mem- some of Sulphur Springs; action was taken. ber of the Gafford Chapel 12 grandchildren; 20 expect to finish the year the Delta County Com- held at 6 p.m. Saturday, with $74,133.24 if current missioner’s action remov- NETEX will hold a bud- Sept. 7, 2019 at West Oaks United Methodist Church. great-grandchildren; and She worked as a nurse for two great-great-grand- spending trends continue. ing Delbert Horton from get hearing open to the public Funeral Home Chapel Dr. William Ray Hanna children. the board and the nom- at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. with Rev. Daniel Lewis and Dr. Mike Locklear She was preceded in PERSONNEL MATTERS ination of Mark Baird as 19 at the Sulphur Springs officiating. Interment will from 1942 to 1991. She death by her parents; hus- “I don’t want to be his successor. Hopkins County Economic follow at City Cemetery loved to quilt, quilting band, Paul Ray Murray; the only guy here saying “You come with high with Josh Murray, Judd Development Corporation more than 300 over many son, William Jack Murray; something, but the biggest marks. It’s an honor to have Murray, Jason Murray, at 1200 Enterprise Lane years. granddaughter, Amy Mau- line item in your budget you,” Lee told Baird. Tony Murray, Roger Mur- in Sulphur Springs. Cop- She is survived by sons reen Murray; grandson, is a controllable problem,” Mickey Barker inquired ray, Erik Murray and Todd ies of the proposed budget Roger Murray and wife Ricky Don Murray; two Neal Barker stated. “You if the board first needed a Cook serving as pallbear- are available at http://orgs. Silvia of Harker Heights, brothers; and four sisters. have two items in your resignation from the pre- ers. Visitation will be held Texas, and Tony Mur- Arrangements are un- budget that are less than vious appointee, Delbert tamuc.edu/netex/resourc- at 4 p.m., prior to service ray and wife Jennifer of der the direction of West half of that. You say you Horton. es/NETEX_FY_2020_ time. Sulphur Springs; daugh- Oaks Funeral Home. don’t know what attorneys According to Davis, a Proposed_Budget.pdf. Pansy passed away on ters Nina Cook and hus- www.westoaksfuneral fees will be or what FRA resignation would usually For more on this story, vis- Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at band Jerry of Sulphur home.com costs. That’s $70,000 total. be required. it ssnewstelegram.com

Truman passed away Springs, and Phillip Ther- Truman B. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, whanger and wife Sherry of land into two lots, Commu- Sulphur Springs Hopkins Therwhanger 2019 at Rock Creek Health Sulphur Springs; sister-in- nity Development Director County Economic De- and Rehab. law, Ann Therwhanger of Council Tory Niewiadomski told the velopment Corporation He was born Jan. 27, Munday, Texas; five grand- Continued from page 2A council. This plat request (EDC) budget. 1920 in Weinert, Texas, children; and numerous had been previously rec- Roger Feagley, EDC ex- the son of George Browder great-grandchildren. ommended by P&Z during ecutive director, called the and Eula Smith Ther- so they can’t ride on the In addition to his their Aug. 20 meeting. 2020 budget, “pretty much whanger. He served in the sidewalk downtown. …The wife, Truman is preceded The board authorized a mirror image of the last United States Air Force request was to expand that Maxwell to sign a commu- in death by his parents; budget.” during World War II. He grandson, Marty Ther- to skateboards and roller- nity facilities contract. worked in aviation as an The EDC, which re- whanger; and daughter-in- blades and those type of Agenda Item 19—Dis- aircraft mechanic all his conveyances that are real- ceives its budget from a law, Suzanne Therwhanger. cussion and action on life. He married Esma E. ly inconsistent with nor- portion of the city sales tax, Memorials may be Sulphur Springs Police De- Therwhanger on Oct. 22, mal pedestrian use in the expects its budget to be ap- made to the First Baptist partment asset forfeiture 1947 in Lovington, New downtown areas,” McLeroy proximately $2 million in Church Mission Fund at budget. Mexico. She preceded him told the council. fiscal year 2020, according Graveside services for 116 Oak Ave., Sulphur Although the SSPD’s in death on June 11, 2017. Agenda Item 17—Dis- to Feagley. Truman B. Therwhanger, Springs, Texas 75482 or budget, approximately $3.4 Truman was a member of cussion and action on bids According to Feagley, 99, of Sulphur Springs will Gideons International at million per the 2020 bud- the First Baptist Church and award of contract for the only real change to the be held at 10 a.m. Friday, gideons.org. get workshop, is included and the Men’s Radio Bible chemicals for the water in the regular city budget, 2020 budget is approxi- Sept. 6, 2019 at Rockdale Arrangements are Class. treatment plant. the asset forfeiture budget Cemetery. There will be no under the direction mately $200,000 allocated He is survived by sons According to Utilities must be passed separately, formal visitation. Honor- of West Oaks Funeral to the Pacific Park and Se- Charles Therwhanger of Director James Jordan, according to Maxwell. ary pallbearers will be the Home. www.westoaks nior Center project. Lubbock, Texas, Dwight there is a slight increase on Asset forfeiture is de- Men’s Radio Bible Class. Therwhanger of Sulphur funeralhome.com Agenda Item 19—Dis- the cost of chemicals due fined as property seized by cussion and action on Res- to transportation cost, al- some illegal act or negli- olution No. 1178, annual though only for alum, not gence of the owner whereby review of investment policy. for sodium chloride. The he loses all interest therein, State law requires the estimated cost increase according to Black’s Law city council review the SULPHUR GRAPH will amount to a total of Dictionary. $22,000, Jordan said. Police Chief Jason Rick- investment policy annu- Agenda Item 18—Dis- etson stated SSPD plans to ally. Minor changes to The quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. the investment policy in- Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Tira Community Center. The public is always welcome. cussion and action on a use funds gained through plat request by GNS Land asset forfeiture to improve volved “restructuring and Holdings LLC. the gun range and for gener- re-wording, so it would The proposal from the al maintenance to facilities. flow better,” Smith said. Stoneleaf Addition was to Agenda Item 19—Dis- For more on this story, consolidate two tracts of cussion and action on visit ssnewstelegram.com

Bui Tam; tract in the James April Nicole Hanson Webb survey and Zachary D. Hanson to Records David M. Owens and Melinda Morrison; tract in Continued from page 3A Emma L. Owens to S&R Green Acres Construction; tract in the J. Brittanie Reeves Reeves S. Bown survey and Zachary Reeves to Mi- Alejandra Rebollar, Jorge W. Pat Bryant to Joe chael Parkerson; tract in Ivan Rebollar and Uriel Ardis; tract in the Mary the John Gilliam survey Rebollar; survey in the Jer- Ann Bowlin survey Paula D. Tidwell and emiah Ward survey Johnny Ray Gibson to William P. Tidwell to Crys- Texas Ranchitos LLC Kevin Ray Humphries; tal Marie Tidwell and Ja- to Francisca Barron, Jose tract in the Hodge Adams son Paul Tidwell; tract in Barron and Jasmin Men- survey the John S. Bowen survey doza; tract in the Jeremiah Cypress Cove Hold- Paula D. Tidwell and Ward survey ings LLC to Cypress Cove William P. Tidwell to Jen- Gary T. Kessler and Properties; tract in the Jo- nifer Lee Shaw; tract in the Linda L. Kessler to Alicia seph Clark survey Butler Cauble survey Alvarado Alvarez and Jose Colbie R. Cross or Col- Mary M. Gallion and Ernesto Alvarez; tract in bie Norment and Robert Alice Hall Attorney to the Juan Palvadore survey Norment to Kimberly J. Wesley Thompson; tract in Carolyn Lawson also Tomlinson; tract in the Jose Ridgeway known as Carolyn Gregory Ybarbo survey Lawson formerly known Betty Louise Brown as Carolyn Lawson Mill- Estate, Jason R. Brown MARRIAGE LICENSES sap and Randy Millsap to Guardian, Stephen Calvin Talon Ray Cockrum Alan Huddleston and Jai- Brown Estate, Stephen Cal- and Lisa Michelle Caldwell me Huddleston; tract in the vin Brown Incap., Jim Lil- Jacob Neal Smith and Mary Ann Bowlin survey jeberg, Karolyn Liljeberg Deseray Adale Greer Vanderbilt Mortgage and Karolyn Liljeberg Inde- Delbert Francis and Lo- and Finance Inc. to the pendent Executor to Jason retta Lucas McKay Secretary of Housing and Wayne Carter and Sarah Di- Christopher Thomas Urban Development; tract anne Carter; tract in the A. Collins and Ashyln Hope in Tira Ranch Properties C. Wetmore survey Diamond Wood Mary Marlene Lock- Karla Kay Brown for- Paul Michael Briggs and wood to Clay Price and merly known as Karla Bry- Linda Henry Tate Price; tract in the Aga- ant, Will Bryant, William Justin Lee Bennett and ton Caro survey Patrick Bryant and Mic- Jennifer Adel Smith Jimmy Odell Estate, ki Suzanne Jeffus to Joe Richard Christopher Mike Odell and Mike Odell Ardis; tract in the James Gentry and Tamara Wilson Independent Executor to Reily survey Gatlin Page 9A The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Saturday, September 7, 2019

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Several class- month $600 deposit. 903‑ Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice vicinity of Shady Grove NO.2WSC th SG rooms or office space. Cen- 243‑3270 NO.2WSC understands that property is tral heat and air. Less than sometimes sold with representation that 1 mile from downtown PUBLIC NOTICE water is available to the property from SG square. Available Sept 1. REAL ESTATE RENTAL NO.2WSC. This is not always the case. SG 903‑243‑3270 Advertisement and Invitation for Bids. NO.2WSC urges ant propective buyers to verify with the office of SG NNO.2WSC by The City of Como will N. Abrams Rd. Suite 508, the successful bidder must calling 903-885-7339 that water is in fact recieve bids for TxCBDG Dallas, Texas 75243. Hard ensure that employees and available at the track in question. Homes For Rent Sewer Improvements Project copies are avalaible for a non- applicants for employment #7218091 until 10:00 AM refundable fee of Forty Dollars are not discriminated against NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING p.m. en 201 North Davis Street, 2/BED 1/BATH. NO pets. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 ($40). A minimum 24 hour becasue of race, color, religion, Sulphur Springs, Texas, con el In Sulphur Springs. 903‑ at 104 Mill Street, Como, notice is required. sex, sexual identity, gender Notice is hereby given that a fin de notificar a los ciudadanos 474‑1263. public hearing will be conducted el alcance y el impacto Texas 75431. The bids will identity, or national orgin. September 24, 2019 at 7:00 presupuestario de la propuesta DUPLEX FOR RENT be publicly opened and read A bid bond in the amount of The City of Como reserves the p.m. at 201 North Davis Street, que se determinará en la elección 2B/2B $725 month $600 aloud at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 5 percent of the bid issued by right to reject any or all bids or Sulphur Springs, Texas for the que se realizará el 5 de noviembre deposit. All Appliances In- October 1, 2019. an acceptable surety shall be to waive any informalities in purpose of notification to the de 2019. cluded. 903‑438‑2724. submitted with each bid. A the bidding. Bids may be held citizens of the scope and budget Bids are invited for several certified check or bank draft by City of Como for a period impact of the proposition to be La elección determinará la items and quantities of work payable to the City of Como or not to exceed 30 days from the determined at the election to be siguiente propuesta: as follows, but not limited to: negotiable U.S. Government date of the bid opening for the conducted November 5, 2019. Apartments For Rent PROPUESTA A Bonds (as par value) may purpose of reviewing the bids The election shall determine the Autorizando a la Corporación PARKIN’S STREET 1. Mechanical rake bar screen. be submitted in lieu of the and investigating the bidder’s following proposition: de Desarrollo Económico del Bid Bond. All Bidders are qualifications priopr to the Condado de Sulphur Springs APARTMETNS. Ark‑Tex 2. Sludge Bed Rehabilitation. required to submit the contract award. PROPOSITION A Hopkins para utilizar los approved. 1bdrm, appli- lobbying certification with bid. Authorizing the Sulphur Springs ingresos de su actual mitad de ances, centeral air, non‑ Copies of the Bid/Contract Failing to do so may disqualify City of Como Darla Henery Hopkins County Economic uno porciento de impuestos smoking, no pets, 217 Documents may be obtained the bidder. (Mayor) September 4, 2019. Development Corporation to sobre las ventas y el uso, Parkins. $500/monthly and electronically by downloading use proceeds of its existing one incluida cualquier cantidad $500 deposit. Call before half of one percent sales and recaudada anteriormente y them from www.civcastusa. Attention is called to the fact All contractors/subcontractors 4pm. 903‑440‑1208 use tax, including any amount cantidades que se recaudarán com. All questions are that not less than, the federally that are debarred, suspended previously collected and amounts en el futuro hasta $ 200,000.00 required to be submitted via determined prevailing (Davis- or otherwise excluded from to be collected in the future por año durante 20 años, para the civcast Q&A. Bacon and Related Acts) wage or ineligible for participation up to $200,000.00 per year for los fines de construcción y EMPLOYMENT rate, as issued by the Texas on federal assistance programs 20 years, for the purposes of mantenimiento de categorías Bid/Contract Documents, Department of Agriculture may not undertake any construction and maintenance específicas de proyectos que including Drawings and Office of Rural Affairs and activity in part or in full under of specific categories of projects califican bajo la Sección 505.152 Technical Specification are on contained in the contract this project. that qualify under Texas Local del Código del Gobierno Local Government Code Annotated de Texas, incluidos los edificios, file at the Engineer, Freeman- documents, must be paid Full-time Employment Section 505.152, including equipos, instalaciones y mejoras Millican, Inc. located at 12160 on this project. In addition, 9/7 & 9/14 buildings, equipment, facilities requeridas o adecuadas para and improvements required or su uso por el Departamento de SEEKING LICENSED suitable for use by the Sulphur Parques de Sulphur Springs en INSURANCE agent. 214‑ Springs Parks Department el Departamento de Parques de 263‑9911. at the Sulphur Springs Parks Sulphur Springs Pacific Park y el Department Pacific Park and Sulphur Centro de Actividades the Sulphur Springs Parks para Personas de edad avanzada Department Senior Activities del Departamento de Parques de Center, all as permitted by Springs, todo según lo permitido Texas Local Government Code por la Sección 504.152 del Annotated Section 504.152. Código del Gobierno Local de Texas. Gale Roberts, City Secretary

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Public Notice Public Notice Employment GARAGE SALES Service Directory Painting/Paper Hanging TEXLINE TRAILERS IS now taking applications for SHOWTIME PAINTING PUBLIC NOTICE a Steel Cutter. Duties in- Garage Sales Cleaning Services INTERIOR and Exterior REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS clude operating a chop saw paint, Drywall, Light Elec- FOR POTENTIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY and iron worker. Will CELEBRATION AN- MAGGIE MAE’S trical and Plumbing Car- In accordance with Texas sealed proposals must be train. Apply in person at TIQUES & MORE. 800 CLEANING Service. penter, ect. 903‑413‑3274 Education Code Section returned no later than Friday, 6228 TX HWY 11 East. Jefferson is having their Houses and Offices, con- 44.031, Sulphur Springs ISD September 27, 2019. No grand reopening Sept 12th struction, move‑ins or is soliciting competitive telephone or faxed proposals TEXLINE TRAILERS IS 10am‑6. 903‑243‑3270. If move‑outs. (903)335‑3181 Plumbing sealed bids for the sale of real will be accepted for taking applications for a you need it, we’ve got it. www.maggiemaes.com. property located at 128 Fore consideration. Delivery must general helper position. St. as described: me made during normal Apply in person at 6228 NET PLBG CO. Repair Work, Water Heaters, Stop- Brand new 1550 sq. ft. farm school business hours 8:00 TX Hwy 11 East, Sulphur PETS Foundation Repair style 2/2 house on a quiet a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday Springs. pages, Senior Citizen Dis- corner lot in town. Wrap – Friday. Proposals must be H&S HOUSE LEVEL- count M9249. Office 903‑ around porch with a received in the SSISD ING: Foundation repair 885‑3259 Cell 903‑438‑ detached single car garage. Business Office, located at Pet Supplies/Services 6052 Part-time Employment 25yrs Exp. Free estimates. Bonus room with sliding 631 Connally Street, Sulphur 903‑784‑1849, 903‑782‑ barn doors could be used Springs, Texas 75482, on or USE PARACIDE SHAM- 4347 as office or 3rd bedroom. before Friday, HELP WANTED ‑ Calf POO to control fleas & Roofing/Guttering The open concept kitchen September 27, 2019, at 3:00 Feeders. Feed and care for ticks on dogs & cats topi- calves of all ages, duties features granite p.m.For more information cally. Eliminate doggy Lawn Care/Landscaping S.S.S. Roofing & Remodel- include vaccinate, tattoo, please either visit our website odor restore healthy coat. ing, all work guaranteed. dehorn, clean/sanitize. You countertops and stainless- at http://www.ssisd.net/page/ Northeast Texas Farmers Free estimates, call Glenn steel appliances. Separate Business.Purchasing, must be a caring/nurturing TILL GARDENS, MOW Coop. 903‑885‑3143. lots and pastures. Robert (903)243‑6310. laundry room. Easy-care or contact Sherry McGraw person who is capable of www.kennelvax.com wood-look vinyl plank and by telephone at 903-885- lifting 50 pounds or more. Mercer. (903)885‑4152. tile floors throughout with 2153, or in person at 631 Looking for reliable help Spread sand and gravel. granite and custom tile in Connally Street, Sulphur in Emory, TX pay is based Tree Services both bathrooms. Minimum Springs, Texas 75482. on experience. Must be Bid - $134,900. Signed and able to pass a background A.ALVAREZ FENCING check. Send resumes to & Tree Service. Brush [email protected] haul‑off, tree trimming & Employment Employment Employment Employment removal, lot shredding, cul- verts. Hopkins & surround- ing areas. Free estimates. NOW HIRING (903)439‑8440 Looking or Compassionate Nurses to oin ur Team We are growing!! Local Business Looking for Compassionate Nurses to Join Our Team In business for 23+ years PARKER AUCTION RN se ner nus INC. Tree Services free es- Full Time Employee RN CaseCome Manager Join our $2000 Legacy Contract Family Bonus timates. 20 years experi- MUST BE CLEAN CUT ence. Bucket truck and ComeApply Join in PersonOur Family or Must be abale to lift 50lbs. stump grinder available. Online at www.legacyhospice.com Fully insured. Call Colby Apply in Person or Online at www.legacyhospice.com Driver Licenses is a MUST. Parker at (903)348‑2577. Call for more information. 903-885-1320 TREE PROS RE- MOVAL Land clearing, tree removal, tree triming, HELP WANTED and stump grinding. Bucket Workers needed for Highway Truck Avaliable and 582 Airport Road FULLY Insured. Call is your BEST Maintenance Company. Dustin for your FREE Sulphur Springs •Competitive Salary quote today. 903‑439‑5430 903-335-8901 •Out of town travel HOSPICE •Valid Drivers License is a MUST Call for more information 582 Airport Road, Sulphur Springs 903-335-8901 903-885-6191 Employment

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NANCY by Olivia Jaimes Page 12A Saturday, September 7, 2019 education Sulphur Springs News-Telegram | Paris Junior College | Como-Pickton CISD School board to review state scores, solar project By TODD KLEIBOER Superintendent Dr. Greg Bower will [email protected] deliver his report on the district’s attor- neys on retainer, and then he will present COMO-PICKTON—Recent school for board approval a district advertising report cards and matters regarding a pos- cost schedule. The board will then hear sible solar project are some of the items reports on business and finance includ- on the agenda for the Como-Pickton ing monthly financial reports and tax Consolidated Independent School Dis- reports. trict Board of Trustees regular meeting Paralegal Shelly Leung and attorney next week. Rick Lambert of law firm Powell, Young- The meeting will open with student blood and Taylor LLP will present vari- presentations about a June trip to Alaska ous matters related to an application for as part of a program by the Silent Springs an appraised value limitation on quali- Future Farmers of America chapter in fied property from Telios Corporation Fairbanks. After the presentation and approval relating to a possible solar project. of the August meeting minutes and Sep- The board will then enter executive tember expenditures, Assistant Super- session to discuss personnel matters and intendent Jana Andrews will present a consult with their legal counsel in regards report on the A-F Accountability System to the Telios Corporation application. in which the district and its individual The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Paris Junior College English Instructor Ken Haley reviews an assignment with his En- schools have received a letter grade for Monday, Sept. 9. in the Como-Pickton glish 1301 class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. For information about academic the 2018-19 school year. School princi- CISD Conference Center, 13017 State and workforce education opportunities at PJC, call 903-885-1232. pals will present data. (See related story, Highway 11 east in Como, next to the Courtesy/PJC-Sulphur Springs page 1A.) main school building.

achievement indicator was SULPHUR BLUFF ISD: 89 YANTIS ISD: 85 system. The Texas Tribune students and our teachers higher than it was last year, Sulphur Bluff ISD im- Yantis ISD showed ma- reported the change was than the 85 that the state Grades led by a good score in stu- proved their mark of 83 last jor improvement over last made to increase transpar- assigned to us.” Continued from page 1A dent readiness. year to 89 this year, carried year’s grade of 69, a D let- ency for parents, but “many “Cumby ISD, as well as “We have made great by high grades in student ter grade, in scoring 85 school superintendents other districts, are so much strides in many areas and achievement and school with all indicators show- agree the grades are inac- The student equity indi- more than a letter grade,” do have room for improve- progress, both of which ing double-digit increases. curate measures of school cator measures how well a Slaughter said. “We all have ment in other areas,” CISD were As. The student equity district or school has done School progress in partic- performance.” great things going on that Superintendent Shelly score, while higher than last in ensuring students of ular soared upward more Bower and Slaughter truly define who we are as Slaughter said in an email. year, was a B grade at 83. than 20 points to a B grade echo that sentiment. different groups—such as districts and communities.” “We are excited about our thanks to a solid score in “This single summative race, ethnicity, economical- SULPHUR SPRINGS To see all state report future and the future of our the district’s performance letter grade is calculated by ly disadvantaged, English ISD: 88 cards, visit txschools.gov. language learners and spe- students.” compared to others. Stu- a formula that most edu- Sulphur Springs ISD, by Superintendents of all cial education—have met dent achievement was like- cators—and I would argue MILLER GROVE ISD: 84 far the largest district in the districts were emailed for state standards for certain county, earned an overall B wise a B while the student no lawmakers—can even Miller Grove ISD held their comments. Only two goals. grade, landing a score of 88. equity indicator was given a understand,” Bower said. its grade steady at 84, a All indicators showed mod- C with 78. “Como-Pickton CISD will responded by press time. COMO-PICKTON CISD: 85 letter grade of B. This was erate gains compared to last This letter grade system continue to work to im- This story will be updated Como-Pickton Consol- mainly due to a lower score year when the overall score was started in 2017 with prove our students’ success online with any additional idated Independent School in the school progress indi- was 84, and all were graded the passage of house bill in academics, but I place a comments made by other District saw good improve- cator led by Miller Grove’s this year as mid- to high-Bs. 22, replacing a pass or fail much higher value on our school officials. ment this year, bettering performance compared to last year’s grade of a C (78), other districts. Increases in which met state standards, student achievement and with a B (85). This was led student equity managed to by stronger showings in the maintain the grade. student achievement and school progress indicators NORTH HOPKINS ISD: 85 compared to last year. North Hopkins ISD “Our teachers and stu- earned an overall grade of dents have continued to B with a score of 85, im- make incredible academic proving upon last year’s progress over the last three score of 79, a C. Student years,” CPCISD Superin- achievement showed a dou- tendent Dr. Greg Bower ble-digit improvement with said in an email. “I believe an increase to 89 from 78, that this speaks volumes and school progress, based for all of the hard work and on the district’s relative per- determination that our staff formance, improved to 89 has placed on making aca- demics a priority for stu- from 80. dent success.” SALTILLO ISD: 93 CUMBY ISD: 87 Saltillo ISD, the district Cumby ISD saw a small with the smallest enroll- gain in their overall grade, ment according to the TEA, going from 85 to 87, and scored the only A grade out kept their letter grade of B. of the local districts with The district earned a letter a score of 93. This marked grade of A in school prog- a raise from the 89 they ress based on their perfor- earned last year, and Saltillo mance compared to similar also earned A grades in all districts, and the student indicators for this year.

Illustration/Todd Kleiboer School Lunch Menus Week of Sept. 9 NORTH HOPKINS breakfast pizza, biscuit, egg cinnamon toast. Lunch: Tuesday — Breakfast: Monday — Breakfast: and cheese or cereal and pepperoni or cheese pizza Yogurt parfait, muffin or Eggstravaganza and cin- toast. Lunch: tamales with and cheesy broccoli. Fun cereal and toast. Lunch: namon toast, chicken and cheese sauce, pinto beans, Lunch: cheeseburger. Salad: chicken strips, white pep- waffle or cereal and toast. Spanish rice, peppers or Popcorn chicken salad. pered gravy, cream pota- Lunch: Chicken-fried salsa. Fun Lunch: chicken Thursday — Breakfast: toes, green beans and a steak, potatoes with gravy, nuggets with a roll. Panther muffin, oatmeal or cereal whole grain roll. sweet peas and a roll. Fun Pack: yogurt. and toast. Lunch: chick- Wednesday — Break- Lunch: pizza sub. Salad: Wednesday — Break- en nachos, Mexicali corn, fast: Sausage patty, biscuit chicken salad. fast: cereal parfait, cinna- Spanish rice, peppers or and gravy or cereal and Tuesday ­— Breakfast: mon roll or cereal with salsa. Fun Lunch: hot dog. toast. Lunch: chicken fa- Salad: taco salad. jitas, pinto beans, onion Friday — Breakfast: or bell pepper, shredded Breakfast taco, biscuit and cheese, and sour cream or sausage or cereal and cin- salsa. namon toast. Lunch: turkey Thursday — Breakfast: roast, potatoes with brown Breakfast pizza or cereal gravy, green beans and and toast. Lunch: beef stro- a roll. Fun Lunch: crispy ganoff, breadstick, carrots, chicken sandwich. Panther romaine lettuce and diced Pack: pizza. tomatoes. Friday — Breakfast: SALTILLO Pancake on a stick or cereal Monday — Breakfast: and toast. Lunch: chicken Cinnamon roll or cereal sandwich with romaine, and toast. Lunch: personal pickles and tomatoes, pan pizza, corn, side salad French fries and ketchup, and ranch dressing. mustard or mayonnaise. Page 13A Sulphur Springs News-Telegram Saturday, September 7, 2019

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The monthly meeting of Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at VR Social Arcade, 317 Spring St. (next to Price Pawn Shop) in Sulphur Springs. Members and interested parties are welcome. For more information, call 903-439-0862 or email [email protected].

Presbyterian, United Meth- odist, Cornerstone Baptist Church and First Baptist church- Continued from page 5A es, all of Cumby; and Mt. Zion and Brashear Baptist churches. For information, Enter from the south side call 903-994-2689. of the building behind Alli- n Celebrate Recovery ance Bank on Atkins Street; meets at Brashear Baptist look for the signs. This Din- Church Family Life Center ner Bell ministry “is a ser- each Thursday from 6 to 8 vant program reaching out p.m. Recovery healing is to people in need in Hop- based on the word of God kins County.” n Trinity Oaks will for issues such as loss of a hold a Bible class at 10 family member or friend, a.m. on Wednesdays in the divorce, addiction, job loss Community Room at 610 or any other personal crisis. Woodlawn St. All are welcome. For more information, call 903-348- Thursday 4105, 903-348-1981 or 903- n Triumph Christian 582-2334. Center, 1318 North Jack- son St., will hold lunch Friday fundraisers Tuesday, n Mitchell Chapel Wednesday and Thursday, C.O.G.I.C. will host lunch until the $6,000 needed for from 10:30 a.m. until it’s a new roof has been raised. all gone for an $10 dona- All meals cost $7 each. tion. Dine in or carryout Thursday’s menu includes available. Menus vary by chicken enchiladas, refried the week. Deliveries can be beans, Spanish rice and made for orders of two or dessert. Free delivery. Or- more lunches to the same ders should be placed in ad- location. The church is at vance or before 1 p.m. each 402 South Jackson St. in day. Only 100 meals will Sulphur Springs. For more be prepared each day. Call information, call 903-885- 903-689-8765 to schedule delivery. 0338. n n Cumby Food Pantry Men’s Coffee Fellow- will be open from 9 a.m. to ship will be held at 8:30 noon on Thursdays at 8285 a.m. Fridays at First Baptist Interstate 30 service road Church. All men are invit- southwest in Cumby for ed; FBC membership not families in Cumby, Hopkins required to attend. Use the County and surrounding rear entrance. For more in- areas who are in need. The formation, call Don at 903- pantry is sponsored by First 439-2975.

trips to Texas, small bands would slip away from their Haile military escorts and raid Continued from page 4A isolated ranches. When Washington ig- nored repeated protests Arrington came clean from Lone Star authori- about his past, the trouble ties, Arrington was sent to back in Alabama as well as investigate. In September his war record. Impressed 1879 east of present-day by his combat credentials Crosbyton, he established and unfazed by the murder the first Ranger camp in the charge, Jones agreed to a Panhandle and wasted no tryout as a scout. time in taking the army to The 46-year-old Ranger task. may have seen his younger Arrington figured out self in the applicant. Each that AWOL braves from was below average in height the Indian Territory were and skinny as a rail—one not causing all the trou- biographer described Ar- ble. Tribes far to the west rington as “rather small, were picking the Panhandle almost frail”—and no-non- clean, and he resolved to sense men of action who track them to their source. kept to themselves. In the dead of winter, On the first day of Sep- Arrington and a dozen oth- tember, Major Jones told er Rangers picked up the Arrington he was hired and trail of an Apache raiding assigned him to Company party. Their pursuit of the E of the Frontier Battalion. retreating band took them, Under the watchful eye of to quote the captain’s re- Capt. Neal Coldwell, the port, “into country that new but obviously experi- was at the time unknown to enced recruit tracked hos- white men.” tile Indians in west-central Although Arrington did Texas and hunted outlaws not realize it until later, the in the Rio Grande Valley. trek took the Texans into Arrington was promot- the New Mexico Territory. ed twice in 1877—first to Low on supplies, they turned sergeant and later to lieu- back only to run straight into tenant—and within a year a blizzard and below-zero made captain. Major Jones temperatures. But the dis- rewarded him with his own company operating out of cipline the stern captain Coleman. had instilled in his troops In deference to his rank, enabled everyone to survive Arrington’s men called him the month-long exploration. “Cap,” though never to his Eighteen months later, face. Walter Prescott Webb Arrington resigned from explained why in his clas- the Rangers and put down sic The Texas Rangers: “He roots in the Panhandle. was a strict disciplinarian, He resumed his career in never took his men into his law enforcement in 1882 confidence and discharged as sheriff of Wheeler and them for infraction of his 14 unorganized counties, a rules. Many of them dis- post he held until 1890. liked him because of his Until the day he died unyielding nature.” in 1923, Cap Arrington Arrington stayed six always had a pistol within months in Coleman, whip- reach. Whether it was a ping Company C into healthy fear of his enemies shape before receiving or- or paranoia about the Al- ders to move north to Fort abama murder charge, the Griffin. After killing the old Ranger never stopped crooked sheriff, vigilantes looking over his shoulder. had Shackelford County Dan Blocker, Carolyn all to themselves and badly Jones, Buck Owens, Bob needed a dose of real law Wills and 40 others are all and order. waiting for you in “Texas While Arrington was Entertainers: Lone Stars in bringing the nightriders to Profile.” Order your signed heel, reservation Indians copy today by mailing a were running amok in the check for $26.30 to Bartee Panhandle. On govern- Haile, P.O. Box 130011, ment-approved hunting Spring, Texas 77393. Page 14A Saturday, September 7, 2019 Sulphur Springs News-Telegram

Entertainment | Main Street Theatre Welcome to the 3rd smallest Texas town Community Players’ Greater Tuna takes the stage

Arles Struvie (played by Bryan Deterding), the other half of Radio Station OKKK’s Leonard Childers (played by Lloyd Turney), manager of Radio Station OKKK in Tuna, Wheeler-Struvie on-air team, is live on the air delivering the latest news. Texas, talks to callers live on the air during his show “Leonard on the Line.”

Tuna’s resident UFO spotter R.R. Snavely (played by Lloyd Turney) stumbles home after a night of carousing with the homeless people under Tuna’s overpass. Tuna matriarch Pearl Burras (played by Lloyd Turney) Tuna’s favorite ne’er do well, Stanley Bumiller (right, says her final words to newly-deceased Judge Roscoe P. played by Bryan Deterding), finds himself in the hot Buckner as he lies in state following his sudden and scan- seat as he faces Sheriff Givens (played by Lloyd Turney) dalous death. during a heated interrogation.

Petey Fisk (played by Bryan Deterding), of the Greater Tuna Humane Society, has a heart-to-heart talk with current and five-time Pet of the Week Yippy, a loud- mouthed part Chihuahua, part rat terrier. Thurston Wheelis (played by Lloyd Turney), one half of Radio Station OKKK’s Wheeler-Struvie on-air team, takes a moment to collect his thoughts during a commercial break. Vera Carp (played by Bryan Deterding), vice-president of Tuna’s literary morality squad Smut Snatchers of the New Order, presides over the organization’s meeting at the Coweta Baptist Church, “where everybody’s welcome— even the Catholics.” Staff photos by Tammy Vinson

Community Players presents “Greater Tuna” by Ed Howard, Jason Williams and Joe Sears, a comedy play set in the third smallest town in Texas. Showtimes are Fri- days-Sundays, Sept. 6-8 and 13-15 at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. Tickets are $10 each. Visit commu nityplayersinc.com or call 903-885-0107 to reserve a seat. For more photos, visit ssnewstelegram.com.