NEWS ARCHIVES 2006

August 2006

• August 31, 2006 - Bond set at $200,000  in Cooper bank robbery case
• August 31, 2006 - Five implicated in vandalism of house; $25,000 damage estimated
• August 31, 2006 - Coleman earns Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation
• August 31, 2006 - Puttin’ on the Dog: Maggie Mae's is an animal-friendly store where all pets are welcome — and can expect a treat
• August 31, 2006 - Sulphur Springs Livestock hosting regional auctioneering championships in October
• August 30, 2006 - Suspect caught after at least two bank robbery attempts in Delta County
• August 30, 2006 - Cumby mayor resigns from office
• August 30, 2006 - Firefighters out in force for Fill the Boot campaign beginning early Thursday morning
• August 30, 2006 - Two arrested for possession of marijuana; house was inside of three drug-free zones, enhancing offenses
• August 29, 2006 - SSISD trustees approve 9 cent tax rate decrease
• August 28, 2006 - Crackdown on drunk driving getting results
• August 28, 2006 - Police catch car burglar in the act
• August 27, 2006 - QUILT CORNER: Three guild members win state-wide competition
• August 27, 2006 - After another county clean-up meeting, message is clear: All need to be involved
• August 27, 2006 - Jammin' at the Howlin' Cow
• August 27, 2006 - Expectant mothers need to be aware of pathogens that could endanger their unborn children’s health
• August 27, 2006 - SSISD board meeting Mon. to approve budget, tax rate
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• August 25, 2006 - Hopkins County designated a primary natural disaster area by USDA
• August 25, 2006 - Rain was welcome, but didn’t help much
• August 25, 2006 - New Como Pickton elementary school opens
• August 24, 2006 - Second day of storms sparks grass fires
• August 24, 2006 - Hopkins County Stew contest coming Sept. 16
• August 24, 2006 - Driver survives horrendous crash
• August 24, 2006 - Former SS resident Berry named KMG manager
• August 23, 2006 - American Legend moves into new manufacturing space at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport
• August 23, 2006 - Help Wanted: RSVP recruiting volunteers for library, Meal-A-Day, Heritage Park
• August 23, 2006 - Toyota Texas Bass Classic fishing tournament announced for Lake Fork
• August 23, 2006 - It’s Called Rain; Ever Heard of It?
• August 22, 2006 - Shifting ground causes water break, interrupting service to about 30 homes in Arbala
• August 22, 2006 - Community clean-up meeting set Thursday in Reilly Springs
• August 22, 2006 - First of several "parent orientation’ sessions at SSISD will begin tonight
• August 22, 2006 - High winds help cut off power to more than 1,000 Monday
• August 21, 2006 - Sulphur Springs school district is getting serious about collecting delinquent taxes
• August 21, 2006 - Weekend fires keep firefighters busy
• August 21, 2006 - Cooper Lake Center to feature Gene Watson Sept. 30
• August 20, 2006 - Young talents with Texas roots booked for StarNite
• August 20, 2006 - Regional blood supply worse than critical
• August 20, 2006 - QUILT CORNER: Of course your quilt is special -- but how much is it worth?
• August 20, 2006 - The Life and Times of Sarah Atkins
• August 20, 2006 - Let your talents shine at this year’s Fall Festival Household Arts Contest
• August 20, 2006 - Mark calendars for another county beautification meeting Aug. 24 in Reilly Springs
• August 18, 2006 - Crooner cop taking stage Saturday at music festival in Winnsboro
• August 18, 2006 - New owner takes over local Ford dealership
• August 18, 2006 - Community asked to help honor soldier killed in Iraq
• August 17, 2006 - Services set Sunday for fallen soldier
• August 17, 2006 - Volunteers, actors sought for Warehouse of Terror in Mineola
• August 17, 2006 - Firefighters ready for Fill the Boot Drive
• August 17, 2006 - Upcoming Extension service program helps people stretch their food dollars
• August 17, 2006 - Planning for Trans Texas Corridor in North Texas continues
• August 16, 2006 - Rural schools gearing up for first day of classes
• August 16, 2006 - City Council meeting Aug. 17 to discuss annexation, tax rates
• August 16, 2006 - Wildfires on the rise in Northeast Texas
• August 15, 2006 - Loop 49 grand opening ceremony planned for Saturday in Tyler
• August 15, 2006 - Meadows grant enables A&M-Commerce to train more teachers in area districts
• August 15, 2006 - Higher Education Center slates continuing education classes for September
• August 15, 2006 - SSISD tax rate projected to drop about 9 cents
• August 15, 2006 - PJC sets Adult Education/GED start dates
• August 15, 2006 - SCU to receive $250,000 criminal justice grant
• August 14, 2006 - SSISD trustees to consider setting tax rate
• August 14, 2006 - Sulphur Springs family mourns loss of son in Iraq
• August 13, 2006 - FTM Rocks On: Locally based band Fair To Midland looks to be headed for the big time with record contract, album recording session
• August 13, 2006 - 4-H Bowl-and-Enroll coming Sept. 1
• August 13, 2006 - County Records
• August 13, 2006 - UT Tyler south building of Bill Ratliff Engineering, Sciences Complex opens
• August 13, 2006 - Healthy eating tips for children with ADHD
• August 13, 2006 - QUILT CORNER: Labor of Love 
• August 13, 2006 - C-P CISD moving to flex schedule this year
• August 13, 2006 - Hurry! Beef 706 sign-up limited to 40
• August 11, 2006 - School starting soon at Higher Education Center, too
• August 11, 2006 - Monday’s start of school carries reminder: Watch out for kids
• August 10, 2006 - Twins, 11, get first real haircuts to help kids undergoing cancer treatments
• August 10, 2006 - Winnsboro man injured in truck-train collision remains in critical condition
• August 9, 2006 - City’s tax rate expected to stay the same
• August 9, 2006 - ‘Super’ Surprise: Competitor finds sponsors for past winner of World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest
• August 8, 2006 - On your mark, get set – Get Ready for School!
• August 8, 2006 - PJC closer to building new Sulphur Springs campus
• August 8, 2006 - SSHS Class of 1996 seeks class members
• August 8, 2006 - PJC agriculture department now offering ag production operations certificate emphasizing ‘hands-on’ skills
• August 6, 2006 - Woman, 32, dies in I-30 collision
• August 6, 2006 - Dog Days of Summer: The season to be watering, watering, watering
• August 6, 2006 - Registration for SSISD elementary students scheduled for Thursday and Friday
• August 6, 2006 - County records
• August 6, 2006 - Kelty helps Baylor songleaders mascots rack up awards at camp
• August 6, 2006 - 4-H members to bake up a storm
• August 6, 2006 - Tips for horse owners during hay shortage
• August 6, 2006 - Work to begin next week on State Highway 11 east revamp
• August 4, 2006 - Tentative county budget raises base pay for clerical workers to about $21,000
• August 4, 2006 - 2007 Relay For Life gets early start with rally next Saturday
• August 3, 2006 - Traffic being moved as Hillcrest Drive construction continues
• August 3, 2006 - Peer review gives approval to PJC Medical Records Coding Certificate Program
• August 3, 2006 - Drought conditions taking heavy toll on city’s water lines
• August 3, 2006 - Signs for Bill Bradford Road installed
• August 2, 2006 - All county schools get passing grade from TEA
• August 2, 2006 - City manager proposes major increase in CIP work
• August 1, 2006 - Higher property values will likely cancel out tax cuts
• August 1, 2006 - Man presumed dead after airplane lands in Lake Michigan
• August 1, 2006 - Former task force officers named in federal lawsuit