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NEWS ARCHIVES 2004

December 2004

Dec. 28, 2004 - For Hopkins County soldier in Iraq, Christmas just another day at the office
Dec. 27, 2004 - Police Academy applications now being accepte
Dec. 24, 2004 - Final house in HOME grant project completed
Dec. 23, 2004 - Winter storm contributes to 28 motor vehicle accidents in 4 hours
Dec. 21, 2004 - Officer snags Christmas snow of a different kind - 3 kilos of cocaine
Dec. 20, 2004 - Sunday blaze results in heavy damages to rural home
Dec. 19, 2004 - Reaching out to the other side of the world
Dec. 17, 2004 - Sulphur Springs woman in critical condition after crash
Dec. 17, 2004 - Verizon sues city over telephone cable cut in 2003
Dec. 15, 2004 - In search of a hero: Officers fear man who pulled two from burning vehicle may be injured
Dec. 15, 2004 - Fire destroys home near Cumby
Dec. 14, 2004 - Two die in separate accidents
Dec. 14, 2004 - Man who fled county jail in Oct. caught
Dec. 14, 2004 - It's good news, bad news for Empty Stocking
Dec. 12, 2004 - Grand jury indicts 26 people
Dec. 10, 2004 - Honoring honor and integrity
Dec. 10, 2004 - County warned to ease jail crowding 'without delay'
Dec. 8, 2004 - Angel Tree donations running short
Dec. 8, 2004 - City Secretary Sharon Ricketson bids farewell after 20 years on the job
Dec. 7, 2004 - Blacklands Railroad moves headquarters into old UP depot
Dec. 6, 2004 - Multiple blazes keep county firefighters busy
Dec. 5, 2004 - Helm appointed to board of world's largest hotel chain
Dec. 3, 2004 - Teen, 16, pleads guilty to robbery
Dec. 1, 2004 - Local officials meet with Rep. Hall on trade routes

November 2004

Nov. 30, 2004 - November grand jury hands up 52 felony indictments
Nov. 30, 2004 - County courthouse earns prestigious award
Nov. 30, 2004 - Friends, family seek prayers in vigil for cancer victim Star Nuckolls
Nov. 28, 2004 - A Light in the Darkness
Nov. 23, 2004 - City's 'hazardous workplace' designation removed after review
Nov. 23, 2004 - City surprised by county's request for interlocal agreement
Nov. 22, 2004 - Eighth suspect in brutal beating arrested
Nov. 20, 2004 - TxDoT chief: New trade corridors would help Texas
Nov. 19, 2004 - Stand-Up Guy: SSMS student answers to 'Mr. Bass,' and with good reason
Nov. 17, 2004 - Coalition worries about impact of new trade route bypassing I-30, I-35
Nov. 17, 2004 - County facing jail woes again
Nov. 15, 2004 - Bob McCartney selected to lead First Baptist Church
Nov. 15, 2004 - Six people charged in near fatal beating of teen
Nov. 12, 2004 - City sales continue upward trend
Nov. 3, 2004 - Commissioner Patterson, State Rep. Homer re-elected
Nov. 2, 2004 - Hopkins County man, 32, charged in death of brother
Nov. 1, 2004 - Mesquite man dies in timber accident

October 2004

Oct. 30, 2004 - Charges filed against teacher
Oct. 16, 2004 - Jury sentences Walters to 32 years in prison
Oct. 14, 2004 - City's records request resolved
Oct. 13, 2004 - Five districts receive recognized ratings
Oct. 10, 2004 - City's sales tax rebates up again
Oct. 10, 2004 - Western ways blend with Christian beliefs at cowboy church
Oct. 8, 2004 - Four arrested over weekend on drug charges
Oct. 6, 2004 - Burglary rings shut down; five in custody
Oct. 6, 2004 - Civic Center pavilion funding being explored
Oct. 4, 2004 - Continuance granted in murder trial of John Arlin Walters
Oct. 2, 2004 - Rainfall shortage increases wildfire risks
Oct. 2, 2004 - United Way kicks off fund drive

September 2004

Sept 29, 2004 - Postal service announces Zip Code change takes effect Monday
Sept 29, 2004 - Fiery crash destroys truck, but no one critically injured
Sept 24, 2004 - GSC Enterprises golf tourney raises $65,000 for six local area agencies
Sept 23, 2004 - Fire academy coming to county
Sept 23, 2004 - Record number enrolled at Sulphur Springs Center
Sept 22, 2004 - Newsom on list of possible Supreme Court appointees
Sept 21, 2004 - Fire leaves eight families homeless
Sept 19, 2004 - David Gideon takes Super Stew title
Sept 19, 2004 - Settlement reached in case involving dogs removed from home
Sept. 15, 2004 - Postal rep says Zip Code change decision still pending
Sept. 14, 2004 - TxDoT set to begin work on SH 11 east next Tuesday
Sept. 14, 2004 - Health officials say rabies a concern in E. Texas
Sept. 14, 2004 - Burglars targeting construction sites
Sept. 13, 2004 - Voters reject $33.4 million school bond proposal
Sept. 13, 2004 - Two dozen dogs removed from breeder, unsanitary conditions cited
Sept. 13, 2004 - One-vehicle wreck claims life of Cumby man
Sept. 10, 2004 - Firefighters battle 200-acre grass blaze
Sept. 10, 2004 - Grand jury returns 45 drug indictments
Sept. 1, 2004 - Change of Address: Residents in south part of county up in arms over plan to give them Yantis addresses

August 2004

August 30, 2004 - 130 mph motorcycle chase ends with wreck, arrest
August 28, 2004 - A little old, a little new set for StarNite
August 27, 2004 -Electronic voting would cost HC thousands
August 27, 2004 - County begins planning new fire/rescue center
August 21, 2004 - Looking Good in 'Plaid'
August 20, 2004 - SSISD enrollment at record level
August 19, 2004 - City, county unemployment rates drop significantly
August 18, 2004 - Three killed in Highway 19 crash
August 18, 2004 - Something Fowl, Something Stew
August17, 2004 - SSISD board holds line on taxes
August 16, 2004 - Sulphur Springs woman dies after vehicle hits tree
August 11, 2004 - Grand jury returns 44 indictments
August 11, 2004 - No new taxes, but values up about 5 percent
August 10, 2004 - Suicidal man disrupts traffic on Interstate 30
August 7, 2004 - Woman charged with perjury after lodging complaint against cops
August 6, 2004 - Crime on the climb in county
August 4, 2004 - City staff to review proposal for police, firefighter raises
August 4, 2004 - Odor problem at local plant improved, but not resolved
August 3, 2004 - SSHS, SSMS students pick up schedules next week

July 2004

July, 31, 2004 - North East Texas Choral Society loves to sing, but wants to reach even higher
July 29, 2004 - Rebuild of Highway 11 east may be in TxDoT's future
July 27, 2004 - Courthouse may join distinguished list of historic East Texas buildings
July 26, 2004 - SSHS cheerleaders qualify for national contest
July 24, 2004 - Police sieze $35,500 worth of suspected drug money
July 23, 2004 - More than $20,000 in stolen property recovered
July 23, 2004 - New name in store for Technical Center?
July 21, 2004 -No change expected in county tax rate
July 21, 2004 -Deryl Dodd, Cooter Graw to headline StarNite
July 19, 2004 -Police recover 6 pounds of cocaine
July 17, 2004 - Charitable clinic canceled, other services in jeopardy
July 17, 2004 - County jobless rate falls
July 17, 2004 - Happy Birthday to Us
July 14, 2004 - City's crime rate climbs
July 13, 2004 - Plant manager says odor problem being addressed
July 10, 2004 - Gary Hall's window display honors his father, a World War II veteran
July 10, 2004 - Rains County official pleads guilty
July 9, 2004 - Family injured when van overturns on I-30
July 7, 2004 - SSISD board calls $33.48 million bond election
July 7, 2004 - Troopers seize more than $200,000, charge three with money laundering
July 7, 2004 - Police, firefighters getting pay increases
July 6, 2004 - First events of city's 150th birthday draw at least 500
July 3, 2004 - County's economy bullish in last half of 2003

June 2004

June 29, 2004 - Commissioners OK loan guarantee for brick company
June 29, 2004 - Barefoot, handcuffed woman escapes from deputy after stop
June 27, 2004 - Escapee caught after 2 days on the run
June 26, 2004 - Genealogical Society becomes part of world's largest family history library
June 25, 2004 - Investigator resigns after 'DWI accident' in San Antonio
June 23, 2004 - Avian flu detected again in Hopkins County
June 21. 2004 - Popular nightclub destroyed by fire
June 21, 2004 - Truck drivers held after driving stolen big rig into front of business
June 19, 2004 - Memorials established for fireman, son killed Sunday
June 18, 2004 - Former county worker gets probation in theft of more than $40,000
June 17, 2004 - All flocks test negative for avian flu, but 'victory' not yet declared
June 17, 2004 - A Fireman's Farewell
June 17, 2004 - Fund set up for Bautista family
June 16, 2004 - Hundreds of peace officers, firefighters, friends pay last respects to trooper and son killed in Sunday crash
June 16, 2004 - City's sales taxes reflect healthy retail growth
June 16, 2004 - SSISD considers new campus
June 15, 2004 - Pacific Park not so tranquil
June 14, 2004 - Eight killed in Sunday wrecks on I-30
June 13, 2004 - SSMS team sixth at global finals, gets coveted award
June 11, 2004 - Man who shot himself during traffic stop dies
June 10, 2004 - The Royal Treatment
June 4, 2004 - DHS workers say reorganization could cost jobs, services
June 3, 2004 - SSHS juniors score highest on social studies portion of TAKS test; lowest totals on math
June 2, 2004 - Chris Brown chosen to serve as mayor
June 2, 2004 - Here's the scoop: Ice Cream Freeze Off attracting recipes from across state
June 1, 2004 - Teen dies in head-on collision on I-30
June 1, 2004 - State, USDA expand bird flu search

May 2004

May 31, 2004 - The Quest
May 28, 2004 - Suspended teacher had clean record at SSISD
May 28, 2004 - HCMH board chooses new ER provider
May 25, 2004 - SSISD board upholds teacher's suspension with pay
May 21, 2004 - May grand jury indictments total 21
May 21, 2004 - Woman rescued from burning home
May 19, 2004 - SSHS grads snag $1.3 million in scholarships
May 19, 2004 - Man threatens to jump from SH 19 overpass; interstate traffic diverted for hours
May 18, 2004 - North Hopkins senior killed in car crash
May 17, 2004 - Freddie Taylor unseats Brad Burgin in city election
May 17, 2004 - Voters elect trustees in school districts
May 13, 2004 - Area economy area shifts up a gear, according to sales tax reports
May 12, 2004 - Police seize 70 pounds of pot; involved in car chase on I-30
May 12, 2004 - There's gold in them thar water meters
May 11, 2004 - Bolton named interim SSISD superintendent; Gerald Prim Stadium improvements OKd
May 11, 2004 - Two vehicles collide with trains; one man seriously injured after collision
May 10, 2004 - Food drive sets record
May 8, 2004 - Temporary 'law' on city's 150th birthday will require permits for those without beards or wearing makeup
May 4, 2004 - Grand jury returns 38 felony indictments in April session
May 4, 2004 - Arrests could result in federal charges
May 1, 2004 - Police purchase six new vehicles, SWAT team equipment with cash seized from drug traffickers
May 1, 2004 - Milk producers expecting to see record high prices in coming months

April 2004

April 30, 2004 - Miller Grove names Steve Johnson to top school district post
April 30, 2004 - Relay for Life to become annual event
April 26, 2004 - Hospital, city candidates take stand at political forum
April 24, 2004 - School board candidates face off in forum
April 24, 2004 - City warning sirens sound third false alarm Saturday
April 14, 2004 - Speed limits on county roads lowered to 35 mph
April 14, 2004 - Communications challenges didn't stop these English as a Second Language students from reaching the DI global finals
April 13, 2004 - Cumby's sales tax numbers continue to rise
April 9, 2004 - Wilson sentenced to 60 years in prison
April 9, 2004 - Rains Co. one of fastest growing in nation
April 9, 2004 - Verdict: Guilty: Wilson sentenced to 60 years in prison
April 9, 2004 - Historical society launches ceremony to honor men and women of Hopkins County serving in armed forces
April 8, 2004 - Jimmy Jenkins likes cutting up with customers, but it's his skill at the butcher block that makes Yantis Meat Market and Steak House an international draw
April 6, 2004 - State billing Como for missing water pipe
April 6, 2004 - Board told costs for turf would be at least $356,000
April 5, 2004 - Sulphur Springs High School takes 22nd straight district UIL championship
April 4, 2004 - Family of seven homeless after Sunday morning fire guts home
April 2, 2004 - Courthouse TV: County's courthouse to be featured in special television series
April 1, 2004 -- One man charged in multiple child sex assaults
April 1, 2004 -- Sweet Memories: Art Foster serves up old-fashioned burgers and a tasty trip to the past at his general store in Pickton

March 2004

March 27, 2004 -- Murder, theft, drug indictments returned by grand jury
March 27, 2004 -- Sign thefts, 'mudding' troubling Precinct 2
March 27, 2004 --Braddy wins by one vote in recount
March 27, 2004 --Brick corp. buys A.P. Green site
March 27, 2004 --Local school superintendents, elected officials among those named to panel on school finance
March 27, 2004 --Accident victim remains critical
March 26, 2004 -- $1 million for Radio Road extension added to transportation bill
March 25, 2004 -- Cow call leads deputy to meth, marijuana find near Pickton
March 25, 2004 -- The Garden of Eating: The decor and menu are as fresh as the name at Holiday Gardens
March 20, 2004 - Charges pending against second drive
March 20, 2004 - Murder, theft, drug indictments returned by grand jury
March 20, 2004 - Three die, one injured in Tuesday crash
March 20, 2004 - Contested races develop for county school board seats
March 20, 2004 -Four who fled wreck arrested by officers
March 20, 2004 - Local police dogs earn top recognition in association trialsMarch 20, 2004 - Contested ballots set for municipal elections
March 20, 2004 - Governor asks for federal loan assistance for county
March 20, 2004 - Inmate dies Monday while in county jail
March 11, 2004 -- It's A HIT: The Dugout Deli serves up ballpark favorites and baseball memorabilia
March 4, 2004 -- Reeling in the Customers: A.J.'s Fish House has its patrons hooked on southern fried catfish

February 2004

Feb. 27, 2004 -- SSHS choir has 15 make state
Feb. 27, 2004 --Investigators: I-30 death appeared intentional
Feb. 27, 2004 --Meat moocher chased by grocery store worker
Feb. 27, 2004 -- Morningstar to restructure local plants
Feb. 27, 2004 -- Early voting under way for March 9 primaries
Feb. 27, 2004 --SSHS sweeps Division II UIL Invitational meet Saturday
Feb. 27, 2004 --Man pulled from burning truck
Feb. 27, 2004 -- Quilt Guild's annual show gaining notice, and not just from blanket lovers
Feb. 20, 2004 -- County officials eyeing forfeiture funds
Feb. 20, 2004 -- Cooper man held after morning chase
Feb. 20, 2004 -- City of Cumby sees rapid rise in sales tax rebates after sales of alcoholic beverages get under way
Feb. 20, 2004 -- Morningstar planning $7 million expansion
Feb. 20, 2004 --After performing some 400 marriages in all kinds of situations and outfits, you could call Ronny Glossup "The Love Judge"
Feb. 20, 2004 -- Rangers investigating $4,500 jail fund forgery
Feb. 19, 2004 -- Bodacious Bar-B-Q is WORLD FAMOUS (and with good reason)
February 13, 2004 - SSHS sends record 36 to state solo and ensemble contest
February 13, 2004 -Tip after car repair leads sheriff's officer to cocaine
February 13, 2004 - Agencies divvy up $204,000 seized in September
February 13, 2004 -Grand jury indicts 22
February 13, 2004 -Ribbon-cutting at new Lowe's store marks $12.5 million investment and promise of 124 jobs
February 13, 2004 -'The Best of Good Citizens': Verdon and Jerri Graves named Citizens of the Year; Swatsell, Berry, Russell and Hager also honored
February 13, 2004 -Caregiver of the Year recipient a deserving honoree
February 13, 2004 -Racial profiling? Not here, says HCSO lieutenant
February 13, 2004 -Address changes create voter registration havoc; over 1,000 registered voters already in limbo due to faulty addresses
February 13, 2004 - The owners of Cooper Lake Trading Post and Cafe have the perfect recipe for a laid-back atmosphere
February 13, 2004 - Joe's Last Stand is BIG on barbecue
February 13, 2004 - Making patrons happy is the whole idea behind White Oak Grill & Fish House
February 13, 2004 - Hometown Pizza is more than just a place to get a great pizza - it's a memorial to local sports heroes
February 6, 2004 - Auditor: City in fine shape financially
February 6, 2004 -Dallas man gets 60 years for drug possession
February 6, 2004 -Longtime city secretary says 2004 is her last
February 6, 2004 -Suspect flees as officers find marijuana in rental car
February 6, 2004 -Courthouse officially done; what will be next?
February 6, 2004 -Farm Bureau marks 8th Food Check-Out Day
February 6, 2004 -A teen with a limousine? That's just the way Paul Hitt rolls
February 6, 2004 -Lowe's ready to open doors on February 13
February 6, 2004 -Saturday parade will celebrate Black History Month
February 6, 2004 -SSHS academic teams heading for state meets
February 6, 2004 -Miller Grove ISD superintendent leaves after 19 years on the job

January 2004

January 30, 2004 -Sellers assumes role of Alliance Bank CEO
January 30, 2004 -County OKs new tax break policy
January 30, 2004 -It's bittersweet for FBC pastor as he leaves church for 'what we have been called to do'
January 30, 2004 -County, HCMH begin planning for new fire, EMS facility south of I-30
January 30, 2004 -Conflicting tales after traffic stop help land two in jail on drug charges
January 30, 2004 -Suspects flee on foot after car chase
January 23, 2004 -Former constable dies after being struck by vehicle
January 23, 2004 -Hopkins County enjoyed reduced crime rate in 2003
January 23, 2004 -Cops net 85 lbs. of marijuana in stops on I-30
January 23, 2004 -Waste station for RVs, travel trailers being considered
January 23, 2004 -Pickton man accused in brother's shooting death
January 23, 2004 -Police say Dec. shooting deaths ruled murder-suicide
January 23, 2004 -SSHS starts UIL season with win at Princeton meet
January 23, 2004 -MAX-ED OUT: Sandlin decides to stay in 1st Congressional District
January 23, 2004 -County ponders tax breaks for elderly
January 16, 2004 -City's overall crime rate falls, but four major violent offense categories showed increases
January 16, 2004 -Auditor says SSISD 'a very healthy school district financially'
January 16, 2004 -Local economic outlook showing signs of continued growth, expansion
January 16, 2004 -Political death of reservoir may bring two others to life
January 16, 2004 -Chimney sweep gets grins with formal work attire, but his job is no laughing matter
January 16, 2004 -City's wastewater treatment plant gets best grade ever after 'surprise' inspection
January 16, 2004 -Marathon Man: Sulphur Springs counselor fulfills childhood dream by running in famed New York City race
January 9, 2003 -It's hair today, gone tomorrow for Douglas student who gave up her ponytail to 'Locks of Love'
January 9, 2003 -Registration for spring classes starts at SSTC
January 9, 2003 -Cumby Police add full-time patrol officer
January 9, 2003 -Council approves new tax abatement guidelines
January 9, 2003 -TxDoT sets meetings to discuss SH 11 extension route, SH 19 expansion
January 9, 2004 -Crowded fields emerge in primary filings
January 9, 2004 -Guilty plea entered in fake cop case
January 9, 2004 - Program at Fist United Methodist offers respite to those who care for Alzheimer's victims
January 9, 2004 - Trusty who stole drugs from jail sentence
January 2, 2004 - Texas Cooperative Extension Service: A year in review
January 2, 2004 - Settlement reached in carnival accident
January 2, 2004 - Noise lands two in jail
January 2, 2004 - Don Collins appointed mayor in Como
January 2, 2004 - Don't shrink away from African violets as houseplants
January 2, 2004 - Drunk drivers keep officers busy
January 2, 2004 - Interstate crash claims life of Austin man
January 2, 2004 - Second arrest clears burglary case
January 2, 2004 - Man, woman charged with selling alcohol out of East Industrial Drive apartment

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