The Henderson News (Henderson, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 32, Ed. 1 Sunday, July 8, 2018 Page: 3 of 10
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Thursday, July 12 at 6 pm
at the beautiful Henderson Civic Center
1500 Lake Forest Parkway, Henderson
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home.
The male victim stated a
friend had just left and he and
victim two walked outside to see
if Watkins was really in the front
yard.
According to the male victim,
he had a spatula in his hand but
he did not believe Watkins was
really there and was making a
show of it. The male victim stat-
ed that he and victim two looked
in their front yard and as they
walked around the west side of
the residence the male victim
heard victim two say “there he
is.” The male victim stated Wat-
kins walked straight at him and
they walked around the resi-
dence when Watkins pointed the
pistol at the back of his head.
As they walked toward the
door victim two was ahead of
them and she closed the door
and locked it. This left Watkins
and the male victim outside the
home.
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“I’ve had people, especially
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According to the Rusk County
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• Consider “smart” technol- ager of the Rusk County Ground-
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son was bom and Graham said
that turning it into a profitable
business would be the best in the
long run.
“Being young and having
a kid is hard, but I wouldn’t
change it for the world,” Graham
said. “I have a great family that
has really contributed to help
make “Fudge for All” what it is
today. They’ve helped me from
marketing the products to just
giving good ideas.”
Graham said his family has
been his biggest influence.
“From my grandmother who
really influenced my love for
cooking to my uncles who have
taught me a lot about the busi-
ness side of things and then my
parents who have brought me
up to be the man I am today,”
Graham said. “I am just really
blessed to have such a great fam-
ily. I wouldn’t be where I am now
without them.”
“Fudge For All” started
around Thanksgiving and Christ-
mas and was intended to be a
seasonal business, but Graham
said he changed his perspective
of fudge after realizing what he
could do with the candy.
“A lot of people say that I
have changed their perspective
of fudge because people only
think it comes in chocolate or
a lot of love for the friend that struck the wall,
is why he told him to leave the
County Child Welfare Board;
• Approved the renewal of
away something that could get Information Technology Memo-
money,” he said. randum of Understanding (IT
• Approved the Rusk County
Airport liability renewal which
‘There’s more than 270 guns includes either a one year or
tices, including runoff.
With this in mind, the
Rusk County Groundwa- pipes. irrigation and water use practic-
— C• Adjust the run time and fre- es. Remember “There’s no sub-
to avoid water waste.
Add water efficient
plant varieties into your
landscape. These plants are
native or well-adapted to
climate conditions in your
area. Additional informa-
tion is available at texas-
treeplanting.tamu.edu and
texassuperstar.com.
Precipitation in Rusk
County is tracking below
our average cumulative so
far in 2018. At the end of
June, we are behind by 3
inches and to catch up with
what we need by the end of
July is just over 6 inches.
We currently are expe-
riencing moderate drought
conditions. To find more
on our drought status
please visit, rcgcd.org/
monitoring-programs.
Water Wisely with these
outdoor irrigation tips and
you will see the typical
summer rate increase of
your water bill or electric-
ity decline, a healthy lawn,
and avoid potential prob-
lems of drawdown on our
aquifer.
• Reduce water evapora-
tion by irrigation at proper
times. Evaporation loss can
be 60 percent or higher
during the day. You can
reduce this by irrigation in
early morning or late eve-
ning.
• Do not water land-
scapes on windy days.
Wind drift and evaporation
increases water losses.
• Consider use of drip irriga- sensor-based controllers evalu-
tion to water narrow parkway ate weather or soil moisture con-
areas or reduce turf in those areas ditions and then automatically
with water wise plant varieties adjust the irrigation schedule to
temperatures that can thrive on less water.
• Position sprinklers to avoid
• Approved budget amend-
ments and/or transfers, payroll
• Approved a donation of and payment of bills.
$100 to the Rusk County library
landscape watering ^prac- sure they are operating properly.
Be sure to replace any broken
sprinkler heads, valves, seals, or years to come starts with better
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for 50 to 80 percent of a fine mist of water that can evapo-
rate quickly.
• Homeowners with automat-
ic sprinkler systems should regu- water a week. Also, only when
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money,” he said. randum of Understanding (IT
Price said anyone trying MOU) between the Texas A&M
to buy the weapons through AgriLife Extension and Rusk
the auction would have to County;
go through someone who is
licensed to buy them.
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and three weapons that" are three year option; and
going to auction,” said Price.
The court also:
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Staff photo by Dan Moore
Correction: This photo appeared in the July 4 edition
of The Henderson News with some of the information
inaccurate. After receiving a call back from the Texas
Department of Public Safety Thursday July 5 the follow-
ing information was released. According to the report
Darius Paige, driver of the vehicle, crossed lanes for an
unknown reason and hit the stone wall at the Old Gas-
ton School on Texas Highway 64. Both driver and pas-
senger were life flighted to Tyler. The vehicle did not hit
an 18-wheeler as previously reported. The Henderson
News regrets this error.
and trees alive.
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Maloukis is the general man-
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spring and summer?
Much of this water is
often wasted by inefficient larly check spray nozzles to make needed.
To protect our groundwater
resources and secure water for
HEDCO tables decision on branding
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For Business In Henderson, board tabled the agenda item
Option three, As Bold As to reconsider at their next
Texas. meeting July 19.
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July, many homeowners walks. Check spray patterns for from the next rain for future use
are actively watering their variations caused by changes in in your landscape. In East Texas,
landscapes to keep plants water pressure. your roof can provide 4,000-
and trees alive. • Use a low-angle sprinkler 7,000 gallons of water a month.
Man arrested after four held hostage in Kilgore
FROM HENDERSON NEWS STAFF According to the affidavit, them on Earth.
REPORTS Watkins was banging on the According to the affidavit,
door saying he was going to Watkins told victim three that
A Kilgore man was arrested shoot the male victim if they he did not know her but she was
June 30 after holding four vic- did not open it. The door was
tims at gunpoint. unlocked and Watkins pushed wrong time and it was just too
Travis Lee Watkins, 26, was the male victim through the door bad. He told her it was just too
arraigned Sunday by Pct. 5 Jus- and entered behind him. When late and she would just have to
tice of the Peace Joe Sorrells pushing the male victim through die with them,
for burglary of habitation, first the door victim one was knocked
degree, aggravated kidnapping, on the floor. Watkins shut and stated he believed they were held
first degree and aggravated locked the door.
Upon enter the residence
at gun point for about two hours,
assault with weapon family vio- Upon enter the residence The male victim stated Wat-
lence with EPO, first degree. His Watkins held all four subjects at kins became more and more
bonds total $150,000. gun point. Watkins made them angry and it became obvious
According to the probable sit in specific spots on two chairs Watkins was going to act on his
cause affidavit, Kilgore Police and the couch located in the liv- threat and they were going to be
responded to the 900 block of ing room, while he held them at killed.
Highland Drive in reference to gun point. The male victim stated there
an aggravated assault. The male victim stated Wat- was a moment he felt he had
Officers met with the male kins made it very clear that he to do something. He jumped
victim who resides at the loca- was there to kill them all. Wat- on Watkins and they wrestled
tion. Also present was three kins stated to the male victim inside the residence.
other adults. that he did like him but was Watkins pulled the trigger on
According to the male vic- going to have to kill him anyway, the pistol shooting off one round
tim, the group arrived at the Watkins also stated that he had inside the residence, which
Young fudge connoisseur starts business
chocolate pecan or vanilla and specialty store and they cater
we have all of these different fla- to my market specifically so it
vors and that’s where the innova- was really just the perfect fit,”
tion comes in,” Graham said. Graham said. “They (the owners
“Fudge For All” releases new of Texas Fresh) are really great
flavors each month and has its people and I appreciate them for
monthly releases planned for letting me sell our products.”
the next two years. Flavors cur- Graham said he would like to
rently served include chocolate, sell his fudge in other areas to
chocolate pecan, peanut butter, provide the best fudge possible
to more people. The first event
“Fudge for All” ever attended
walnut, white chocolate walnut, was a Junkin’ Across Texas event
caramel pretzel, coconut cream, hosted at the expo center,
chocolate mint, wild blueberry “We have also attended the
muffin, mocha frappe, the most Tatum Pecan Pie Festival and
popular fudge, sea salt caramel will be attending more great
and more of the flavors he whips events when it cools off again,”
up and sells in half-pound slic- Graham said. “We even brought
es of pure temptation. Two of our own fudge to Gulf Shores for
the company’s newest releases people to sample. It was a lot of
include peaches and cream and fun and it was well received so
cherry bomb pie. we do plan to bring our fudge to
“Sometimes ideas for new fla- other specialty stores as well.”
vors will just come in the middle Fudge making is a delicacy
of the night and since I keep a and East Texas is singing Gra-
journal next to my bed I’ll write ham’s praises,
them down,” Graham said. “I am
constantly trying new flavors.”
Graham, now a fudge con- vacation and say how good our
noisseur, runs “Fudge for All” fudge is compared to what they
out of his home and sells his may have had on vacation,” Gra-
specialty fudge at Texas Fresh ham said. “It’s great because I
and Kelli B’s in Henderson and get it. It is a superior product and
attends special events, where the taste is amazing.”
word of mouth is always his best For more information on
advertisement. “Fudge For All,” visit www.
“Texas Fresh is a really great fudgeforall.com.
residence around 2:30 a.m. on
June 30. is why he told him to leave the The male victim was able to
He stated that there were residence. get the pistol away from Watkins
other people also at the resi- Watkins kept victim one sit- and then tell him to get out.
dence but they had left prior to ting in a kitchen chair in front
this incident occurring. of him. The male victim stated be back to kill them all. Watkins
The male victim stated that Watkins kept the gun on them ran out of the residence and was
victim one told him that she had all and would hit victim one not seen again. The male victim
seen Watkins outside of the resi- with the gun and his fist knock- hid the gun in a closet and called
dence. Initially no one else saw ing her on the ground. Watkins 911. As of Friday afternoon Wat-
Watkins so she was not taken would pick her up by her hair kins was still booked in the Rusk
seriously. and sit her down and continue County Jail.
The male victim knew that to explain that he was going to
Watkins and victim one had kill them all.
Watkins told the victims additional charges including an
that she was scared of him. The to make peace with their God additional aggravated kidnap-
male stated that several minutes because he was going to kill ping and aggravated assault with
later Watkins was seen by vic- them and where they were sit- deadly weapon. Those bonds are
tim two in the front yard of the ting would be the last place for each $1 million.
Court also approves RCSO surplus
Continued from Page 1 from Pro Fitness Health Club;
$10,000, $15,000 for them,” • Approved the membership
Price told the court. “If we chop of Sandy Johnston to ffie Rusk
them up, we might get $50.
“I have a hard time throwing
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