Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Designer Handbag Bingo Sponsors
Coldwell Banker Watson is supporting the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo slated for August 3. Myra and David Watson display the statement Tom Ford tote they are sponsoring as a bingo prize. For more information on the sold-out event, visit handbagbingo23.givesmart.com.
Chaney and Craig Johnson are sponsoring this gorgeous blue Chloe bag as a prize for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s upcoming Designer Handbag Bingo. Proceeds of the event will be used to underwrite a free mammography clinic in October.
Alliance Bank’s Hopkins County Market President Keith Shurtleff shares the Fendi tote the bank i sponsoring for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s August 3 Designer Handbag Bingo. The event is sold out, but tickets for the Mystery Handbag Raffle are still available at handbagbingo23.givesmart.com
The ladies at the Jypsy Willow are proud to sponsor this black Jimmy Choo tote for the sold-out Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo. This event is a fundraiser for medical equipment and services for Hopkins County residents.
Hopkins County Sheriff Releases Some New Information on Tipps Arrests
July 19, 2023 – After the arrest of husband and wife, David and Jessica Tipps, a few more details of Jessica’s arrest are available.
Around 12 PM Tuesday, a search warrant was served at the couples home. The warrant was related to the disturbance and arrest of the David Reed Tipps. Tipps, who is a police officer, was charged with several counts of assault and aggravated kidnapping. See that story here.
While deputies and the Texas Rangers were searching the premises, methamphetamines were found. Jessica was mirandized and interviewed. She was the only one home at the time. She was asked about the controlled substances. She reportedly confessed to using meth just before law enforcement arrived, and that all the meth belonged solely to her. The methamphetamine weighted around 0.65 grams. Jessica was arrested around 4pm that afternoon.
At the time of this publication, both individuals were in Hopkins County Jail. David Tipps’ bond set at $400,000. Jessica Tipps’ bond set at $5,000. No images of the couple have been released.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Jessica Beth Tipps Arrested; Charged with Possession Controlled Substance
July 18, 2023 – Jessica Beth Tipps was arrested Tuesday and charged with:
1 481.115(B) POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1GHer arrest occurred around 12 hours after her husband, DAVID REED TIPPS, was arrested and charged with several counts of assault. Jessica was involved in that incident. See that story here.
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum issued a press release Tuesday morning providing some details of David Tipps’ arrest.
KSST was contacted by someone claiming to be Jessica Tipps around 9AM Tuesday. That message claimed the events surrounding the arrest of Davis Tipps, provided as a public record, never happened.
No photo of either Tipps have been provided.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Summer In Texas To Be One Of The Most Extreme Yet
An unrelenting stretch of blistering days amid an ongoing heat wave has put this summer on track to be one of Texas’ most extreme, weather data shows.
In June, a sample of 38 weather stations across the state recorded a temperature at or above 100 degrees 250 times. The average temperature for June was 82.2 degrees, which was 2.6 degrees above the 20th century average, according to data provided by the state climatologist.
Still, this summer has yet to exceed last summer’s historic heat. Last year was Texas’ second-hottest summer on record, by average temperature. Climate change, combined with a severe drought and La Niña weather pattern made for hot days and nights. Much of the state got enough rain earlier this year that reduced or eliminated drought conditions across the state and provided some cooling.
This year, an El Niño pattern has developed, meaning higher-than-average surface sea temperatures. In Texas, an El Niño pattern usually brings more moisture and a cooling effect with it. However, the length and duration of the heat wave this year has dominated the weather pattern instead.
Should the heat continue several parts of Texas will break their all time heat record.
Lights Of Life 2024 Gala Chairs Announced
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Board of Directors is gearing up for the 2024 Gala which is scheduled for Saturday, January 27. The Chairs for the next Gala will be Kim and John Sellers.
Kim and John have been long-time supporters of the Gala, having attended most of the events. Kim has served on the Gala Committee for several years, and John is a former member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
This couples’ impact on the Hopkins County community doesn’t end there. Through community service and community involvement, these two have attended, volunteered, served, and donated to so many organizations and events through the years. They are active in the First United Methodist Church and enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Kim was born and reared in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After living in Texas and a few other states, she moved back to Texas in 1990 where she graduated from Texas Women’s University with a degree in Dietetic and Institutional Administration. In 1994, after completing an internship with Baylor University Medical Center, Kim moved to Sulphur Springs to begin employment at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, now CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, where she is a registered/licensed dietitian. She enjoys sports, running, cooking, reading, and supporting John with his activities.
Kim has championed various health-related causes through the years, such as the 1997 Labor of Love Campaign which funded the Woman’s Pavilion at the hospital. She served as the Employee Chair for this successful campaign.
“Being the gala chair provides me another opportunity to be part of the ongoing growth and progress of our local hospital. The Foundation helps to get the word out about the quality of care offered by the hospital and the prominence of its associates,” Kim stated when asked what chairing the Gala meant to her.
John is a native of Sulphur Springs, with deep roots to the area. His parents are Charles and Billiefae Vaden Sellers. John graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and Texas Tech University where he received a BA in advertising/PR. He also holds a Texas Teacher Certificate. John serves as the marketing director for City National Bank. He is active in the Hopkins County Genealogical Society, serving as president since 2017. He has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs since 1998, having served as president. He also holds the distinction of serving as the Sulphur Springs mayor for more terms than anyone since the city adopted the city manager form of government in 1947. He is a sought-after speaker for national, regional and local conferences on genealogy and history. In 2023, John received the Vision Award from the Chamber of Commerce.
John shared his motivation for supporting the Health Care Foundation, “Leadership is strengthened by believing in a worthy endeavor. Our hospital foundation is definitely one. It supports the institution where my life began and continues to play an integral role in our lives and the community.”
Kim and John were introduced to each other through mutual friends. They married in 1996. They are the parents to son, Eli, who recently wed Arielle. Eli and Arielle make their home in Washington State. Eli is serving in the US Air Force as a Precision Strike Operator, and Arielle works for the Department of Morale, Recreation and Welfare for the US Army.
Chair of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Directors Maleta Reynolds said about the announcement, “We are thrilled to have Kim and John chair the next Gala. They have always been loyal supporters of the Gala and the Foundation. We are grateful for their commitment and excited to see them add their personal flair to this year’s campaign.”
Sponsorship opportunities and ticket information will be made available closer to the event. Follow the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation on Facebook for more news on the Foundation and the Gala.
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that aims to improve health and wellness in Hopkins County.
For more information on the Foundation, contact Executive Director Kayla Price at 903-438- 4799.
Care Foundation’s 18 th Annual Gala to be held on January 27 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic
Center.
RACA Program Expands Public Fishing, Paddling Access With New Sites
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is increasing public fishing and paddling opportunities in the state thanks to the addition of two leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. The new sites are located on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers, giving the public more options and flexibility to access these incredible waterways.
The new site on the Brazos River is in Milam County near Calvert and features two access areas downstream of FM 979. The new RACA site on the San Marcos River is at the Scull Road Bridge near Martindale.
“Both rivers are just a short drive away from major urban areas like Houston, San Antonio and Austin,” said John Botros, TPWD river access coordinator. “Historically in Texas, recreation on rivers has been limited by a lack of public access points. These new sites are an important step in expanding the public’s options for safe, legal and high-quality fishing and paddling access on rivers.”
Brazos River site: Area 1 of the TPWD River Access site in Milam County (10794 FM 979) offers a complimentary parking area for TPWD leased access users. Through this access point, visitors can access the Brazos River to paddle and fish. Area 2 (5988 County Road 259) offers a parking area along with access to the Brazos for paddling and/or fishing purposes. However, a landowner-provided shuttle is required to get from the parking lot to the access point.
Access to these site areas is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset for wade fishing and launching non-motorized boats, canoes or kayaks to paddle or fish on the river. Visitors are asked to call 979-219-4808 prior to arrival to get the necessary gate codes and check site conditions. Shuttle services must be prearranged with the landowner.
This segment of the river offers ample opportunities to cast for largemouth, spotted and white bass while channel catfish, freshwater drum and sunfish are also prevalent. Anglers and paddlers should note that current water levels at these areas are extremely low and these river conditions pose additional challenges.
San Marcos River site: TPWD has established a new parking area 0.16 miles southwest of the Scull Road Bridge access site for leased access users. Access is open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset for launching non-motorized boats, canoes or kayaks to paddle and/or fish. Angling opportunities are abundant on this segment of the San Marcos River for largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass and channel catfish.
Visitors are asked to text 512-787-5574 before arrival to acquire the correct gate code and ensure that parking is available. The immediate area around the bridge is for loading and unloading only. Bank fishing and parking at the access site is prohibited.
River Access and Conservation Areas are currently funded by a combination of sources, including donations from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, grant awards from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Sport Fish Restoration Program and U.S. Department of Agriculture – Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program, as well as sales of the Texas Rivers Conservation License Plate.
To learn more about the RACA program and meet members of the team, watch Accessing Our Rivers: The RACA Team.
Alba Police Sergeant Arrested
July 18, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies responded to a Disturbance with Weapon call this week. When they arrived at the rural Cumby address, they found David Reed Tipps, age 46, standing in the front yard of his residence. For the safety of deputies, Tipps was directed to walk backwards toward them with his hands on his head. Tipps was handcuffed, mirandized, and informed that he was being detained while an investigation was performed.
At the residence, Deputies spoke with Tipps’ wife. She advised that there were additional assault victims. Tipps allegedly admitted that he had accidently struck the other victims’ vehicle on CR 1149. The spouse also reported that she was assaulted by Tipps.
When deputies contacted the owner of the vehicle, accidently struck by Tipps, they received a different version of the event. They claimed that Tipps’ wife contacted them for a ride, after Tipps began to assault her. The man and woman did drive to the residence, and the spouse was successfully picked up and the three individuals drove away.
A short distance from the residence, still on CR 1149, the man, woman and Tipps’ spouse saw a white Chevy rapidly approaching them. They tried to avoid the vehicle by driving into the ditch. However the approaching vehicle struck their vehicle. Tipps reportedly exited his vehicle brandishing a firearm. Tipps reportedly struck the driver and forced open the drivers side door. With a firearm in hand Tipps said “You’ve got it coming”. Tipps then forced his wife out of the ditched vehicle, back into his pickup then drove away.
No photo has been provided for Tipps. The arrest report shows Tipps to be an Alba, TX police officer. The Alba Police website lists a David Tipps employed as a police officer. Tipps is charged with:
1 22.02(A)(2) AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
1 22.02(A)(2) AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
1 22.02(A)(2) AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
1 22.02(A)(2) AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
1 22.02(B)(1) AGG ASSAULT DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE W/WEAPON
1 22.02(B)(1) AGG ASSAULT DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE W/WEAPON
1 20.04(B) AGG KIDNAPPING W/ DEADLY WEAPON
Around 10AM Tuesday the Hopkins County Sheriff released this statement.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Jay Hodge Chevrolet Orders 15 Meals
July 17, 2023 – Members of the Jay Hodge Chevrolet Team will be well fed on Saturday as General Manager Bill Owens has already placed an order. Proceeds of this event support Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs and Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center.
You can order ahead of time just like Bill, call 214 604 8005 starting Wednesday.
Mexico Files Diplomatic Complaint Over Gov. Gregg Abbotts New Border Buoy Border Barrier
Mexico’s incoming secretary of foreign affairs, Alicia Bárcena, said Friday that Texas’ deployment of buoys on the Texas-Mexico border to prevent migrants from crossing the Rio Grande are a violation of water treaties between the U.S. and Mexico.
Texas has been installing the buoys over the past week, along with razor wire on the Rio Grande river near Eagle Pass.
Those measures are the latest in Gov. Greg Abbott’s aggressive border security initiative Operation Lone Star, which launched in March 2021. Abbott has also deployed the Texas National Guard, built new sections of border wall and bused more than 20,000 migrants from Texas to big cities led by Democrats.
The new barriers haven’t just ruffled diplomatic feathers. Jessie Fuentes, owner of Epi’s Canoe & Kayak Team, an Eagle Pass-based kayak rental business, has filed a lawsuit against Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety. The lawsuit alleges the installation of a buoy system had harmed his business and that Abbott did not have the authority to regulate cross-border traffic.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 07-10-2023 – 07-16-2023
Arrests:
McKenzie, Bobby, 42 years of age, of Austin, was arrested 7-15-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Failure to Identify Fugitive from Justice.
Morgan, Richard, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-13-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Violation of Bond Conditions.
Adams, Tatum, 23 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-10-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G.
Morseth, Zachary, 26 years of age, of Quitman, was arrested on 7-10-2023 on a TDCJ Parole Warrant and 3 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants.
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 133 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 26 citations and 40 warnings during this reporting period.
