DPS: Yantis Man Jailed In Hopkins County On Marijuana Charge, Warrants
The 30-year-old passenger in a Cadillac Escalade stopped by troopers was jailed early Saturday morning on a misdemeanor marijuana charge, as well as two outstanding traffic warrants, according to arrest reports.
A Texas Department of Public Safety highway patrol trooper reported stopping the SUV for a defective head light at 12:09 a.m. Jan. 4, on State Highway 11.
On approach, the trooper reported smelling a marijuana odor coming from inside the vehicle. The front seat passenger, a 30-year-old Yantis man, allegedly admitted to having marijuana under his seat, the trooper alleged in arrest reports.
A probable cause search of the vehicle did indeed reveal a small baggy containing suspected marijuana under the front passenger’s seat, where the Yantis man had been seated; consequently, the passenger was arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, the trooper wrote in arrest reports.
The man was also found to have Class C misdemeanor warrants for his arrest for driving while license invalid and speeding. Fees owed on the charges totaled $858, according to arrest reports.
The Yantis man remained in the county jail mid-morning Saturday, Jan. 4, on all three charges, according to jail reports.
Wildcats Split a Pair of Games in Frisco Soccer Tournament on Friday
The Wildcats Soccer Team won one and lost one Friday, Jan. 3, at the Frisco ISD Dr. Pink Tournament.
The Wildcats opened Friday with a disappointing 5-1 loss to El Paso Eastlake. David Moreno had the lone Wildcats goal. It was an unassisted goal.
Later, playing at the Ford Center, the Wildcats got a solid win over Amarillo Caprock, 3-1. Omar Hernandez scored two goals, both of them assisted by Kevin Yanez. Manuel Esparza also scored an unassisted goal.
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said it was a great game by the Wildcats. He added it was an amazing opportunity to play in the Ford Center, which Coach Upton called once in a life time.
The Wildcats now have a season record of 1-1-1.
The Wildcats complete play in the tournament Saturday at 11 a.m. at Toyota Field #16 in Frisco against McKinney North.
Hearings Scheduled Jan. 7, Jan. 9 Regarding Proposed Annex Of Former Thermo Mine Property
Two public hearings are scheduled next week regarding the proposed annexation of 4857.591 acres of property previously owned by Luminant.
The deal between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant to transfer the title for the former Thermo mine property to the city was closed at Friday, Nov. 22, Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell reported. Now, the city is in the process of annexing that parcel of land.
The proposed annexation is only for the old Thermo mine property, it does not include the 15.59 acres of railroad and 19.217 acres of right-of-way on FM 1870. No homes or other personal property between the city and the mine will be included in the annexation, if approved by Sulphur Springs City Council. By only including city property, the annexation process will be cut from what could take about a year down to about 60 days, according to the city manager.
The property does still contain land in the process of being reclaimed, as required for environmental standards; reclamation is an ongoing process that typically takes 7-8 years, according to the city manager.
The first hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the second at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, both at Sulphur Springs City Hall, 201 North Davis St.
According to the hearing notice, “all such persons interested in the above proposed annexation … Shall have the right to appear and be heard” during the two designated public hearings.
The first hearing is to be just prior to the regular January meeting of Sulphur Springs City Council, which is slated to begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 7. During the regular council meeting Tuesday night, the counsill will be asked to consider approving “land lease agreements at the old Thermo Mine/Luminant property and authorizing the city manager to execute said documents,” according to the Jan. 7 regular meeting agenda.
Annexing the property into the city would make the property available for future use, including potential industry, which would increase the city tax base and provide additional funding for city operations such as road and sewer repairs and upgrades. Interest has already been expressed by some business representatives to locate their company on the site, according to the city manager.
Additional information about the proposed annexation of the old Thermo mine property, including a service plan, maps, public notices and other documents, can be found on the city’s website.
2020 Spring Soccer Registration Information
Early Bird Registration – online only
January 2nd – 12th :$50
Form and online registration
January 13th – February 6th :$60
Forms can be printed at sulphurspringssoccer.org or picked up at Hibbett Sports. The forms will need to be completely filled out and dropped of in our mailbox at Hibbett Sports along with payment; no cash in the box please.
We will have walk-up registration on January 18th and February 1st from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Hibbett Sports. You can pay with cash on those days.
Registrants must have been 4 years old on December 31, 2019 to be eligible to participate. First time players will require proof of age, i.e. birth certificate or a legal document.
Spring is traditionally coed but will play unisex if we have the registrants to do so. Please note, all age groups may not make.
Visit sulphurspringssoccer.org for more information about the
Spring Season.
Jeremy Ferrill
President SSSA
Lady Cats Basketball Team is at Home Against Hugo, Oklahoma on Game Day Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team begins play in 2020 on this game day Friday (January 3) at home against Hugo, Oklahoma in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School. There will be a JV contest at 5 p.m. with a varsity game at around 6:15 p.m. The Lady Buffaloes are 2-4 for the season so far. They have been off for Christmas break since mid-December. The Lady Cats come into Friday’s game with a season record of 6-15. The Lady Cats played on Monday dropping a very close game at Gilmer, 50-46. Before that the Lady Cats split four games in the Kaufman Holiday Tournament last weekend defeating Wills Point and Scurry-Rosser and losing to Dallas Christian and Malakoff. KSST Radio will have all of the action of Lady Cats Basketball against Hugo Oklahoma featuring streaming audio starting at around 6:15 p.m. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Wildcats Basketball Team Looks Forward to 2020 After Good Start to Season in the Old Year
The Wildcats Basketball Team had a very good 2019. So far this season they are ranked #5 in Class 5A and their season record is 15-6. The Wildcats wrapped up the old year with a third place finish in the prestigious Whataburger Tournament at Mansfield Legacy High School last weekend. The Wildcats won three of four games in that tournament all against ranked teams. Now they want to get the new year off to a good start. On this game day Friday (January 3), the Wildcats will travel to Princeton to take on the Panthers. There will be a freshman game beginning at 5 p.m. The Wildcats and Panthers JV teams play starting at around 6:15 p.m. The varsity contest should get underway at around 7:30 p.m. Last year’s game between the two teams was a delight for lovers of offense. In the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School, the Wildcats had to outscore the Panthers winning, 94-84. That was the highest Wildcats point total for a Clark Cipoletta coached team until the Wildcats scored 103 in a win in their second game of this season, 103-52 over Pleasant Grove in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School on November 19. Day Day Hall scored 27 points last year against Princeton.
Road Work Begins At Woodbridge Crossing
Work is under way to repair the road into Woodbridge Crossing, where drainage issues have been identified. The project is a collaborative effort, with the homeowners association contracting with the city to do the work on Woodbridge Drive, according to city officials.
The road has three pipes under the street spanning from the pond one side to the pond on the other side of the street. At least part of the drainage mechanism has collapsed, according to the city manager.
The ponds on both sides of the road are being drained, to allow work crews to assess damages and determined what additional work is needed. The culverts are targeted to be replaced, according to the city community development director.
The road into the housing addition will be impassable while repair work is being done, so a temporary road is to be built by the city, according to the city officials.
The work is expected to take a while, with Valentine’s Day targeted as a completion date for the work, but depending on weather and extent of work could take longer, according to the city manager.
Wildcats Soccer Team Continues Play With Pair of Games Friday in Frisco Tournament
The Wildcats Soccer Team, 0-0-1 for the season, has two more games Friday (January 3) in Frisco ISD’s Dr. Pink Varsity Tournament. The Wildcats play El Paso Eastlake at 2 p.m. Friday at Toyota Field #11 in Frisco and then meet Amarillo Caprock at 6 p.m. Friday at the Ford Center in Frisco. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton noted the Ford Center is where the Dallas Cowboys practice. The Wildcats play a fourth tournament game Saturday at 11 a.m. at Toyota Field #16 in Frisco against McKinney North. Thursday the Wildcats battled to a 1-1 tie with El Paso Montwood. Angel Andino scored the first goal of the season for the Wildcats. Coach Upton said it was a great first game. He said the Rams were a talented, very skilled team and were a fast, athletic group. Coach Upton said Montwood is a Class 6A team that had an 18-5-2 record last year.
Tira News For Jan. 3, 2020
By Jan Vaughn
Yvonne Weir reported that the Weir family had their Christmas get-together on Christmas Eve. She adds, “Mike was working, but we had the pleasure of having his mom come with Dacy. Destri and Eben came on Sunday and spent the night. Everly enjoyed the paper and everyone seemed happy with their gifts. It was a beautiful day and we spent time outside. We shot a few fireworks before everyone left. Also, Sarah and Lucas visited on Sunday.”
Joyce Dodd shared her good news: “Kanyen Paul Dodd announces that his mom, Melony Huffman, and his dad, Trenton Dodd, were beyond excited when he entered this world Monday night, January 30, at 9:46 p.m., weighing in at 5 pounds and 11 ounces. He is 19 inches long and the best little end-of-year gift he could have given all of his family. Grandparents are Tina and Charlie Williams, Brad and Tanya Dodd, and Robert and Kristi Hooten. Great-grandparents are Clifford and Wynell Belz, William and Joyce Dodd, Darlinda Williams, Travis and Terisa Hooten, and John David and Jewel Jetton.”
Kenden Joslin turned 18 on Friday, December 27, and was treated to a birthday meal at Red Lobster in Greenville that evening. Celebrating with him were his dad, Malcolm Joslin, and his friend, Melinda; his girlfriend Emma Hall; and Chip and myself.
Our great-grandchildren, Dixie, Rylan, Brailon and Slaiden, visited with us on Saturday, December 28, before Dixie had to return to her home near Beaumont on Sunday.
Chip and I left after church and Sunday school on the 29th and went to Branson for a few days. We enjoyed the shows and sights at Silver Dollar City. They had decorated with over 6 million lights! We saw Christmas shows on Monday and more shows on New Year’s Day. We came back through Tulsa and celebrated a late Christmas with him on Thursday.
Tiffany Gilbert and Jaidyn Joslin, our daughter and great-granddaughter, celebrated the New Year with ice skating in Hot Springs.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Man Injured In Fall At Construction Site
A man was reportedly injured Thursday afternoon in a fall at a FM 2081 construction site.
Emergency dispatchers were contacted at 2 p.m. by a caller who reported a worker had fallen off of a house. Arbala Volunteer Fire Department and emergency medical services were dispatched to the FM 2081 location. A medical helicopter was reportedly put on standby as a precaution.
The man was reportedly working at a construction site on FM 2081, framing a new house. He reportedly fell an estimated 12-15 feet from the framing to the ground. His head sustaining a large laceration. He was alert and able to speak with first responders upon their arrival on scene, according to fire reports.
Due to the nature of the injury, medics requested the helicopter to fly the man to an area trauma center to be checked out as a precaution, according to emergency reports.
