Staff Reports Henderson schools will start the fall semester two weeks earlier than original- ly planned. The new start date, approved by the school board on Tuesday, will give the district more options after the uncertainties of COVID-19 pushed teachers and students into complete- ly new learning environ- ments this past spring. “This gives us more flex- ibility,” Assistant Superin- tendent Dr. Stephanie Bon- neau told the school board when she presented the proposed calendar chang- es, “especially if we have to transition from in-class- room to online instruction again. It will give us a little more time.” Bonneau acknowledges that changing the calen- dar will always cause some inconveniences. However, she noted that more than 75% of the nearly 850 employees and parents who responded to a survey, sup- ported the change. The new calendar pushes the first day of school to By Dan Moore Editor & Publisher The Rusk County Sheriff’s office reported 31 simple assaults in April. That was the same number that it was in March. “This number has been higher since the coronavirus started and probably because couples are spending more time at home than before,” said Sheriff Jeff Price. Other assaults reported were only one sexual assault and four aggravated assaults for the month. Burglary of buildings was down with only five reported and burglary of a habitation was also down at four. Vehicle burglary was the same as April at two. Criminal trespass was down with only ten reported with criminal mischief By Amber Lollar Senior Reporter The gradual reopening of local businesses, per Governor Abbott’s latest orders, has brought about some significant financial improvement to most Rusk County towns. Henderson went from $566,727 reported last year at this time to $590,076 for a 4.11% yearly increase, despite the temporary closure of many local businesses. The willingness amongst area residents to support its small business com- munity has proven effective with a year-to-date sales tax increase of 3.15%, or $2,476,116 over last year’s $2,400,491. Mt. Enterprise saw a healthy sales tax boost for May with a net payment of $18,415 over last year’s $14,113, an increase of 30.48%. The year-to-date total of $83,233 reflects a signifi- cant increase over the previous year’s total of $57,980, a nearly 44% gain. Overton registered a slight increase in sales tax payments last month with $27,753 over last year’s $29,514 but year-to-date totals are still down at $138,612 compared to 2019’s $143,888. Tatum reported a dramatic decrease in sales tax payments through May with a total of $29,285. Last year’s total came in at $38,423, a 23.78% decrease in revenue. The sharp decline in sales tax totals is reflective of loss due to COVID- 19 restrictions as the city reported a 16.89% increase for year-to-date totals with $130,996 over 2019’s $112,061. Reklaw, the smallest municipality within the county, continued to show a slow decline in sales tax payments with May’s total standing at $918 compared to last year’s $931. Year-to-date totals show a decline as well, dropping 7.42% to $5,355 from 2019’s $5,784. The county, as a whole, is still registering an increase with May totals at $668,447 over last year’s $649,708. Larger surrounding cities are still feeling the pressure from the COVID-19 outbreak with Longview showing a nearly 10% drop in sales tax and Tyler following closely with a 7.63% drop. www.thehendersonnews.com Sunday, May 31, 2020 VOL. 92 NO. 22 © 2020 $1.50 Thelma Gene Sorrells Jean Wilson Matt Free D on’t be afraid; just believe. Mark 5:36 INSIDE ACTIVITY: 7 CLASSIFIEDS:8-9 POLICE REPORT: 2 OPINION: 4 OBITUARIES WEATHER SCRIPTURE TODAY: Sunny with a high near 85. TONIGHT: Clear with a low around 64. H | 85 ° L | 64 ° THREE DAY FORECAST PG 5 See page 2 ARRAIGNMENTS: 2 Courtesy Photo Optimist Club Boy of the Month award win- ner, Timothy Cooley with parents Chris and Becky Cooley. See START | Page 3 Staff Report On May 15, 2020, The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the Price area. Seized from the residence was drug parapherna- lia, suspected marijuana, suspected methamphet- amine, and nearly $2,000 cash. Arrested from the residence was Jonathan Swindell for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 (Felony 3), an outstanding Parole Violation warrant, and Dorthy Williams for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 (Felony 3). Child Protective Services was called to the same address after the search warrant was executed in reference to the safety of an infant located within the residence. As the investigation continues, sus- pects involved in the case could receive additional charges related to child endangerment. RCSO executes narcotics warrant in Price area By Amber Lollar Senior Reporter Continuing to recognize area youth despite social distancing guidelines The Optimist Club of Hender- son proudly announced Timothy Mitchell Cooley, son of Chris and Becky Cooley, and Cates Jordan Line- barger, daughter of Shannon and Les Linebarger, as May’s Boy and Girl of the Month. The Boy of the Month recipient, Timothy Cooley, is a member of the National Honor Society. He is espe- cially proud to be graduating as an Honor Graduate having ranked within the top 10% of his class. He has completed 30 hours of dual credit work and has taken Optimist Club announces Boy & Girl of the Month of May Staff Report Starting May 27 you can make new overnight camping reservations at most state parks for arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7. “No one is more pleased than us to wel- come more outdoor enthusiasts back into state parks as part of the continued reopen- ing of Texas,” said Carter Smith, Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Our careful and deliberate approach to phasing in the reopening has served our visitors, volunteers, and staff well as we have continued our emphasis on the safety of everyone in the parks. Even in this limited capacity, we are glad that we can get more Texans and their families safely back on the trails and in the camp- sites to enjoy all the many unique spaces and places that make Texas state parks so special.” All guests, including annual pass holders, need to pre-purchase day passes and make overnight reservations in advance. Mak- ing reservations online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your spot in the park. See tips for using the online reserva- tion system. Reservations can also be made by calling (512) 389-8900, but do expect Overnight camping reservations resume for state parks Gradual reopening shows moderate progress for Rusk County sales tax Simple assault case numbers same, burglaries down in April RUSK COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT New updated HISD district calendar moves start of classes to August 5 Staff Report In the latest update on the spread of COVID- 19 within Rusk County, the Office of Emergency Management has report- ed one new positive case within the county since Tuesday. This newly reported patient resides in the Cushing area. With the reported recovery of 3 new patients, the county’s active total is down to 10 with 34 patients having completed all treatment and quarantine protocol and considered recovered. The total number of positive cases has risen to 46. Total confirmed cases within the state are at 59,776, with a testing total of 989,994. COVID- 19 related deaths in Texas stand at 1,601, a slight increase from last report’s 1,527, while the number of patients who have completed all treat- Active COVID cases in Rusk County nearly in single digits COLLEGE STATION – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a pay- ment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation. “We know Texas producers are facing a tough time now, and we are making every effort to provide much needed sup- port as quickly as possible,” said Gary Six, state executive director for FSA in Texas. “FSA is available over the phone and virtually to walk you through the Financial assistance for farmers, ranchers through USDA program Staff Report Fred Gebhardt, of Kilgore Mercantile & Music, has announced a Tractors, Trucks & Fun event to be hosted by Kilgore Main Street and held in historic downtown Kilgore at the start of next month. “Calling all antique tractor enthusi- asts. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kilgore Main Street brings ‘Tractors, Trucks & Fun’ to the streets of downtown Kilgore,” read Gebhardt’s announcement. “Much of downtown will be blocked off Kilgore Main Street presents Tractors, Trucks and Fun Courtesy Photo Optimist Club Girl of the Month recipient Cates Linebarger with parents Shannon and Les Linebarger. SeeMAY | Page 3 See REPORT | Page 3 See USDA | Page 3 See UPDATE | Page 3 See CAMPING | Page 3 See EVENT | Page 3 Courtesy Photo Rusk County Sheriff’s officers seized drug paraphernalia, suspected marijuana, sus- pected methamphetamine, and nearly $2,000 cash in the May 15 drug bust.
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Staff Reports
Henderson schools will start the fall semester two weeks earlier than original-ly planned. The new start date, approved by the school board on Tuesday, will give the district more options after the uncertainties of COVID-19 pushed teachers and students into complete-ly new learning environ-ments this past spring.
“This gives us more flex-ibility,” Assistant Superin-tendent Dr. Stephanie Bon-neau told the school board when she presented the
proposed calendar chang-es, “especially if we have to transition from in-class-room to online instruction again. It will give us a little more time.”
Bonneau acknowledges that changing the calen-dar will always cause some inconveniences. However, she noted that more than 75% of the nearly 850 employees and parents who responded to a survey, sup-ported the change.
The new calendar pushes the first day of school to
By Dan MooreEditor & Publisher
The Rusk County Sheriff’s office reported 31 simple assaults in April. That was the same number that it was in March.
“This number has been higher since the coronavirus started and probably because couples are spending more time at home than before,” said Sheriff Jeff Price.
Other assaults reported were only one sexual assault and four aggravated assaults for the month.
Burglary of buildings was down with only five reported and burglary of a habitation was also down at four. Vehicle burglary was the same as April at two.
Criminal trespass was down with only ten reported with criminal mischief
By Amber LollarSenior Reporter
The gradual reopening of local businesses, per Governor Abbott’s latest orders, has brought about some significant financial improvement to most Rusk County towns.
Henderson went from $566,727 reported last year at this time to $590,076 for a 4.11% yearly increase, despite the temporary closure of many local businesses. The willingness amongst area residents to support its small business com-munity has proven effective with a year-to-date sales tax increase of 3.15%, or $2,476,116 over last year’s $2,400,491.
Mt. Enterprise saw a healthy sales tax boost for May with a net payment of $18,415 over last year’s $14,113, an increase of 30.48%. The year-to-date total of $83,233 reflects a signifi-cant increase over the previous year’s total of $57,980, a nearly 44% gain.
Overton registered a slight increase in sales tax payments last month with $27,753 over last year’s $29,514 but year-to-date totals are still
down at $138,612 compared to 2019’s $143,888. Tatum reported a dramatic decrease in
sales tax payments through May with a total of $29,285. Last year’s total came in at $38,423, a 23.78% decrease in revenue. The sharp decline in sales tax totals is reflective of loss due to COVID-19 restrictions as the city reported a 16.89% increase for year-to-date totals with $130,996 over 2019’s $112,061.
Reklaw, the smallest municipality within the county, continued to show a slow decline in sales
tax payments with May’s total standing at $918 compared to last year’s $931. Year-to-date totals show a decline as well, dropping 7.42% to $5,355 from 2019’s $5,784.
The county, as a whole, is still registering an increase with May totals at $668,447 over last year’s $649,708.
Larger surrounding cities are still feeling the pressure from the COVID-19 outbreak with Longview showing a nearly 10% drop in sales tax and Tyler following closely with a 7.63% drop.
www.thehendersonnews.com Sunday, May 31, 2020 VOL. 92 NO. 22 © 2020 $1.50
Thelma Gene SorrellsJean Wilson
Matt Free
Don’t be afraid;
just believe.Mark 5:36
INSIDE ACTIVITY: 7 CLASSIFIEDS:8-9 POLICE REPORT: 2OPINION: 4
OBITUARIESWEATHER SCRIPTURE
TODAY: Sunny with a high near 85.
TONIGHT: Clear with a low around 64.
H|85° L|64°
THREE DAY FORECAST PG 5See page 2
ARRAIGNMENTS: 2
Courtesy PhotoOptimist Club Boy of the Month award win-ner, Timothy Cooley with parents Chris and Becky Cooley.
See START | Page 3
Staff Report
On May 15, 2020, The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the Price area.
Seized from the residence was drug parapherna-lia, suspected marijuana, suspected methamphet-amine, and nearly $2,000 cash.
Arrested from the residence was Jonathan Swindell for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 (Felony 3), an outstanding Parole Violation warrant, and Dorthy Williams for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 (Felony 3).
Child Protective Services was called to the same address after the search warrant was executed in reference to the safety of an infant located within the residence. As the investigation continues, sus-pects involved in the case could receive additional charges related to child endangerment.
RCSO executes narcotics warrant in Price area
By Amber LollarSenior Reporter
Continuing to recognize area youth despite social distancing guidelines The Optimist Club of Hender-son proudly announced Timothy Mitchell Cooley, son of Chris and Becky Cooley, and Cates Jordan Line-barger, daughter of Shannon and Les Linebarger, as May’s Boy and Girl of the Month.
The Boy of the Month recipient, Timothy Cooley, is a member of the National Honor Society. He is espe-cially proud to be graduating as an Honor Graduate having ranked within the top 10% of his class. He has completed 30 hours of dual credit work and has taken
Optimist Club announces Boy & Girl of the Month of May
Staff Report
Starting May 27 you can make new overnight camping reservations at most state parks for arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7.
“No one is more pleased than us to wel-come more outdoor enthusiasts back into state parks as part of the continued reopen-ing of Texas,” said Carter Smith, Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department. “Our careful and deliberate approach to phasing in the reopening has served our visitors, volunteers, and staff well as we have continued our emphasis on the safety of everyone in the parks. Even in this limited capacity, we are glad that we can get more Texans and their families safely back on the trails and in the camp-sites to enjoy all the many unique spaces and places that make Texas state parks so special.”
All guests, including annual pass holders, need to pre-purchase day passes and make overnight reservations in advance. Mak-ing reservations online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your spot in the park. See tips for using the online reserva-tion system. Reservations can also be made by calling (512) 389-8900, but do expect
Overnight camping reservations resume for state parks
Gradual reopening shows moderate progress for Rusk County sales tax
Simple assault case numbers same, burglaries down in April
RUSK COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
New updated HISD district calendar moves start of classes to August 5
Staff Report
In the latest update on the spread of COVID-19 within Rusk County, the Office of Emergency Management has report-ed one new positive case within the county since Tuesday. This newly reported patient resides in the Cushing area.
With the reported recovery of 3 new patients, the county’s active total is down to 10 with 34 patients having completed all treatment and quarantine protocol and considered recovered.
The total number of positive cases has risen to 46.
Total confirmed cases within the state are at 59,776, with a testing total of 989,994. COVID-19 related deaths in Texas stand at 1,601, a slight increase from last report’s 1,527, while the number of patients who have completed all treat-
Active COVID cases in Rusk County nearly in single digits
COLLEGE STATION – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a pay-ment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation.
“We know Texas producers are facing a tough time now, and we are making every effort to provide much needed sup-port as quickly as possible,” said Gary Six, state executive director for FSA in Texas. “FSA is available over the phone and virtually to walk you through the
Financial assistance for farmers, ranchers through USDA program
Staff Report
Fred Gebhardt, of Kilgore Mercantile & Music, has announced a Tractors, Trucks & Fun event to be hosted by Kilgore Main
Street and held in historic downtown Kilgore at the start of next month.
“Calling all antique tractor enthusi-asts. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kilgore Main Street brings ‘Tractors,
Trucks & Fun’ to the streets of downtown Kilgore,” read Gebhardt’s announcement. “Much of downtown will be blocked off
Kilgore Main Street presents Tractors, Trucks and Fun
Courtesy PhotoOptimist Club Girl of the Month recipient Cates Linebarger with parents Shannon and Les Linebarger.
SeeMAY | Page 3
See REPORT | Page 3 See USDA | Page 3 See UPDATE | Page 3
See CAMPING | Page 3
See EVENT | Page 3
Courtesy PhotoRusk County Sheriff’s officers seized drug paraphernalia, suspected marijuana, sus-pected methamphetamine, and nearly $2,000 cash in the May 15 drug bust.
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