NEWS ARCHIVES 2006

October 2006

• Oct. 31, 2006 - Woman struck by 18-wheeler while crossing Interstate 30
• Oct. 31, 2006 - Almost home
• Oct. 31, 2006 - Emphasis will be on treats, not tricks at Halloween events planned tonight
• Oct. 30, 2006 - SSHS band brings home top marks from UIL competition
• Oct. 30, 2006 - Salvation Army gearing up for annual Project Angel Tree
• Oct. 28, 2006 - State Ag Commissioner slated to make endorsement stop Monday in Sulphur Springs
• Oct. 28, 2006 - Interest in contested races reflected in brisk early voting
• Oct. 28, 2006 - QUILT CORNER : Get ready for the International Quilt Festival, be it at home or in Houston 
• Oct. 27, 2006 - Not just for kids: Animals get into the act with adoption event, ‘Pet Trunk or Treat’
• Oct. 27, 2006 - Halloween and fall carnivals abound in coming days
• Oct. 27, 2006 - SH 37 in Winnsboro closed Saturday for Autumn Trails Antique Car Show
• Oct. 27, 2006 - Crime Stoppers offering big reward for information in hit-and-run case
• Oct. 26, 2006 - WHAT’S NEW DOWNTOWN?
• Oct. 26, 2006 - HOPKINS COUNTY UNITED WAY 100% CLUB
• Oct. 26, 2006 - Two held in stolen trailer case possible suspects in theft at Farm Country
• Oct. 26, 2006 - Police may have lead in hit-and-run case
• Oct. 25, 2006 - Dead and gone for over six years, Arbala Haunted Woods is back in frightful form
• Oct. 25, 2006 - 5-year-old trying to board bus struck by hit-and-run driver
• Oct. 25, 2006 - Lights of Life 2006
• Oct. 25, 2006 - Town hall meeting set for 7 p.m Thursday on Yantis ISD facilities
• Oct. 25, 2006 - Angels Among Us
• Oct. 24, 2006 - SS Livestock hosts regional World Livestock Auctioneer  competition Wednesday
• Oct. 24, 2006 - Early voting’s 1st day turnout up 50 percent from 2002
• Oct. 24, 2006 - County grand jury returns 70 indictments
• Oct. 24, 2006 - Republican Ratliff joining Democrat Mark Homer on campaign stops Wed.
• Oct. 23, 2006 - Are you ready for some rainfall? Look for it Tuesday night
• Oct. 23, 2006 - SSHS band named Grand Champions at Parkway contest
• Oct. 23, 2006 -Smash-and-grab nets safe from auto part store
• Oct. 21, 2006 - Vacationing sibs narrowly missed Hawaii quake
• Oct. 21, 2006 - Jail inmate caught after short flight to freedom
• Oct. 21, 2006 - Crime Stoppers gets $15,000 to expand high school program
• Oct. 21, 2006 - Own your future by planning for long-term health needs
• Oct 20, 2006 - Reservations being taken for SSHS dinner theater
• Oct. 20, 2006 - Heavy equipment stolen from city of Houston recovered in Como; 1 arrested
• Oct. 20, 2006 - Contenders for local office cordial, while Homer, Hollingsworth tackle contentious issues
• Oct. 20, 2006 - Local resident’s brother badly burned in IED attack
• Oct. 19, 2006 - ‘Young Eagles’ will take to the sky Saturday
• Oct 19, 2006 - Delta County sheriff steps down after guilty plea in federal court
• Oct. 19, 2006 - HOPKINS COUNTY UNITED WAY 100% CLUB
• Oct. 18, 2006 - Counterfeit $50 bills reported at local businesses, police say
• Oct. 18, 2006 - Beta Nu’s Denim Day drive raises $3,254 and counting
• Oct. 18, 2006 - DPS office supervisor put on administrative leave
• Oct. 18, 2006 - Higher Education Center slates continuing education classes
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Rainfall has little impact on local lake levels
• Oct. 17, 2006 - Chamber president warns of map, buyer’s guide solicitors
• Oct. 17, 2006 - United Way ahead of 2005 pace
• Oct 16, 2006 -P-PFVFD receives grant for equipment
• Oct. 16, 2006 -Traffic stop nets $38,480 of suspected drug money
• Oct. 15, 2006 - Familiar Faces, Familiar Places
  Exhibit captures everyday life in NE Texas
• Oct. 15, 2006 - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
  Why it’s a good time to start screening
• Oct. 15, 2006 - Early voting, polling places detailed for general election
• Oct. 13, 2006 - Ceremony held for 12 completing police academy course
• Oct. 13, 2006 - Jury call cancelled
• Oct. 13, 2006 - Political Enlightenment Group schedules election forum Oct. 19
• Oct. 13, 2006 - Rural-Urban fall banquet planned for October 23
• Oct. 12, 2006 - SSISD beefs up security at primary campuses
  Access during school hours limited to front entrances
• Oct. 12, 2006 - Move over, buddy – it’s getting a little crowded
  Nation’s population expected to reach 300 million on Oct. 17
• Oct. 12, 2006 - After 28 years on the job, Briscoe keeps on pedaling
  Longtime worker recognized for ‘spunk’ and dedication
• Oct. 12, 2006 - Man who died after chase identified
  Mother says she doesn’t know how he ended up on I-30
• Oct. 11, 2006 - SSISD board to address campus security
• Oct. 11, 2006 - Multi-county pursuit ends with fatal wreck
• Oct. 10, 2006 - SSISD fielding bids for new high school track:
  AD Owens lays out two-phase plan for new facility
• Oct. 10, 2006 - City Council approves historic district boundaries
• Oct. 9, 2006 - C-P trustees to get progress report
• Oct. 8, 2006 - Campus security on SSISD board agenda Monday
• Oct. 8, 2006 - Happy Campers
  Celebrate The Children lets children with special needs experience outdoor adventure
• Oct. 8, 2006 - Are quilt guild’s good? No, they’re great
• Oct. 6, 2006 - Teachers’ group suiting up for Denim Day again
• Oct. 6, 2006 - One signature left to put water use agreement into action
• Oct. 6, 2006 - Red Cross First Aid/CPR Course scheduled in Greenville on Saturday Oct. 21
• Oct. 5, 2006 - Sartain signs on as junior member of Angus Assoc.
• Oct. 5, 2006 - WHAT’S NEW DOWNTOWN?
• Oct. 5, 2006 - Moving Wall volunteers needed at A&M-Commerce
• Oct. 5, 2006 - Property management corp. earns USDA award
• Oct. 5, 2006 - Police arrest 2 after 15 lbs. of pot found
• Oct. 4, 2006 - CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
• Oct. 4, 2006 - How Dry We Are
  Cooper Lake at historically low level; could be empty by Aug. 2007
• Oct. 4, 2006 - Past comes to life this Saturday at annual Indian Summer Days
• Oct. 4, 2006 - Burn ban reinstated
  Dry conditions, overworked firemen cited among reasons for emergency order
• Oct. 4, 2006 - United Way workers ready to distribute packets
• Oct. 3, 2006 - Heritage Square Rod Run, free concert set for Oct. 14
• Oct. 3, 2006 - Deer hunters faced with new, more stringent laws this season
• Oct. 3, 2006 - Fire, wrecks keep county departments busy over weekend
• Oct. 1, 2006 - Free trees offered – well, sort of
• Oct. 1, 2006 - Autumn’s arrival means it’s GARDEN CLEAN-UP time
• Oct. 1, 2006 - Dancing Queen: Through Talent Rock, Megan Glover may have found a shortcut to doing what she loves
• Oct. 1, 2006 - Hey! It’s time to get those hay show entries in
• Oct. 1, 2006 - Production company wanting to shoot a movie in Sulphur Springs may have all the pieces in place for successs
• Oct. 1, 2006 - Judge issues proclamation recognizing restored fire truck
• Oct. 1, 2006 - Frisco Rough Riders broadcaster tells of what it takes to meet $140,000 goal