Emblem Memorial Day Service is June 11th, 2023
EMBLEM MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE and cemetery meeting will be held at 11 AM Sunday, June 11th at the Emblem Cemetery Chapel on FM highway 71. Music service will be led by Danna Evans Lewis and speaker will be Virginia Craig Petty. Following the service, there will be a covered dish lunch.
New Truck Driving Students at Paris Junior College
NEW TRUCKERS
Instructor Bob Ashbreck, right, is starting a new class of future truck drivers at Paris Junior College. The students, from left, are Jenishia Crockett Ofori, Braylon Duffey, Cooper Criss, Landon Mabry and Devin Hevron.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Paris District Road Report for June 5, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 5, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set on the mainlanes for this construction project.
Watch for a daytime lane closure on the northbound and southbound US 75 frontage roads from its intersection with South Travis Street to Park Avenue. These closures will allow work crews to perform bridge rail work in preparation of an upcoming traffic switch in this area.
Beginning on June 7, mainlane traffic will be switched from the current mainlanes to the existing frontage roads to allow for construction of the new mainlanes and bridges between South Travis Street and Center Street. During this operation, northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road approximately one-half mile north of South Travis Street and transition back to the existing mainlanes at Middleton Street.
Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing frontage road approximately one-half mile north of Park Avenue and transition back to existing mainlanes approximately one-half mile north of South Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and bridges at Post Oak Creek. Once the traffic switch is completed, US 75 frontage road traffic will be reduced to a single travel lane while US 75 mainlane traffic will maintain two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic will be separated by concrete barriers.
Beginning at 7 a.m. June 6, all eastbound and westbound lanes of Park Avenue under US 75 will be closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to complete work in preparation for the mainlane detour and allow for construction of the new overpass at Park Avenue. To detour, eastbound Park Avenue traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on South Travis Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Park Avenue. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Park Avenue.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 14, traffic will be switched on the northbound and southbound mainlanes between North Travis Street and Washington Street. During this operation, northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto a portion of the newly-constructed southbound roadway between Washington Street and North Travis Street and transition back to existing northbound mainlanes at Taylor Street. Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the newly-constructed southbound roadway north of SH 91 and transition to current mainlane alignment at Washington Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 northbound mainlanes and bridges at North Travis Street and SH 91.
The westbound US 82 exit ramp to US 75 has been permanently closed to traffic. All traffic wishing to access US 75 will take the existing Loy Lake Road exit, which will serve as the new permanent US 75 exit, too.
The eastbound entrance ramp to US 82 at the US 75 intersection is closed to traffic. This ramp serves as the entrance ramp to eastbound US 82 at US 75. This closure is needed to complete the construction of the US 82 eastbound frontage road and new entrance ramp. Motorists are advised to use the eastbound frontage road and continue east through the Loy Lake intersection and use the eastbound entrance ramp from Loy Lake Road to gain access to US 82.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 are closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around these intersections.
Eastbound Lamar Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to eastbound Lamar Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/5LrCpdOA8OQ
Westbound Houston Street traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Washington Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to westbound Houston Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/7jCatnI3Oq4
These switches will allow crews to reconstruct the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Lamar and Houston Streets. The US 75 northbound frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the northbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
For southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
The annual seal coat contract to place a chip and seal treatment on the roadways in Grayson County has begun. The following roadways will receive a seal coat: FM 121 from US 377 to SH 289; SH 289 from FM 120 to SH 56; and SH 5 from US 75 to Redden Road. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 11, Grayson County: from FM 697 in Sherman to US 69 in Whitewright. Work on the pavement overlay project has begun. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers repair culverts, mill and then overlay the roadway with a hot-mix surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park, Grayson County. Watch for daytime lane closures within Eisenhower State Park as workers perform base repairs on the roadway and then overlay the roadway with a hot-mix surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, Grayson County: from the Cooke County line to FM 131 in Sherman. Watch for lane closures as workers replace the bridge railing and guardrail approaches at each bridge structure and install median barrier. During construction, the bridge location will be reduced to one lane while crews replace the bridge railing. Currently the contractor is working on the westbound US 82 lanes at Harris Creek and on the eastbound lanes at Post Oak Creek.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right-turn lanes.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for the replacement of the South Travis Street bridge over Post Oak Creek. During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane with traffic signals controlling traffic through the project, while the new bridge is built in phases.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: south of Whitesboro at the railroad underpass near US 377. Watch for lane closures with signals controlling traffic while crews work to upgrade the bridge railing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete sections. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately four miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections, with flaggers present to control traffic. Work on FM 121 at the FS 121 intersection (formerly Scharff Road intersection) is ongoing as crews work to widen the pavement to add turn lanes. Motorists on FM 121 should expect lane shifts while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
SH 5, Grayson County: from US 75 to SH 5. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 289, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 120. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
The annual seal coat contract to place a chip and seal treatment on the roadways in Fannin County has begun. The following roadways will receive a seal coat: US 69 from the Grayson County line to the Hunt County line, and FM 409 from FM 2029 to FM 100. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, Fannin County: from the Oklahoma State line to FM 273. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform spot base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 100, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
CR 1320, Fannin County: at the Caney Creek Bridge is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches.
FM 271, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for traffic shifts and traffic-signal-controlled lane closures as workers build the bridge approaches for the new SH 34 roadway at the future Lake Ralph Hall.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from FM 271 to FM 1743. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 69, Fannin County: at SH 121 in Trenton. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 273, Fannin County: from Rec Road 3 to SH 78. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform culvert replacements. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
I-30, Franklin County: from SH 37 to County Road 3050. Watch for single lane closures and delays as crews perform pavement widening for truck parking area.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews perform bridge maintenance.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the north loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures and perform bridge maintenance.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from US 271 North going west to FM 79. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, crossing closures and merging traffic while crews place a bonded concrete surface and perform asphalt paving operations.
Loop 286 / US 271 South Interchange, Lamar County: from Dawn Drive going south to the North Loop 286 turn around. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and perform bridge maintenance.
Loop 286 at BU 271 (Clarksville Street), Lamar County: Exit ramp from southbound Loop 286 onto BU 271. Watch for temporary exit ramp closure while crews make repairs to adjacent metal beam guard fence.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk
US 82, Lamar County: at the FM 1502 intersection. Watch for temporary lane closures, and traffic and lane shifts as crews widen the roadway to install a left-turn lane and improve drainage structures.
Cedar / Church Street (Clarksville, Texas), Red River County: at the intersection of Cedar and Church Street in Clarksville, Texas. Watch for road closure while crews remove and replace the existing bridge.
FM 410, Red River County: From US 82 to FM 3281. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk and improve drainage.
FM 1507 (Jefferson Rd), Lamar County: from SH 19 to 0.8 MI North of Loop 286. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews install sidewalk.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SP 302: Hunt County (From SH 34 to FM 499, from FM 499 to I-30, from US 69 to SH 34, from O’Neal Street to US 69). The contractor has placed work zone signs and barricades. Milling and paving operations have begun. The contractor has completed performing work at night in downtown Greenville near the square due to ongoing city infrastructure repairs. Temporary striping will begin in areas that are available. Concrete and curb and gutter repairs will begin soon. Cleaning and sweeping operations are also being performed. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2946, Rains County (From FM 515 to FM 2795): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor is performing cross culvert work and culvert extensions at various locations on the project. The contractor has worked on driveway and driveway pipe. Subgrade work for the first three miles is ongoing. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, Hunt County (From I-30 to FM 1567): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor has begun placing driveway safety ends and concrete pipe. Cross culvert work, preparation of the right of way, reworking the roadway, widening and cement treatment to the subgrade, and reworking the roadway base material has begun. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project, Hunt County. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 and CR 2132 bridge. The contractor will begin work on CR 1031 once conditions in area are dry by preparing the right of way work and placing the detour. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
I-30, Hunt County: Interchange Improvements: The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. Eastbound barrier placement was finished in early May. Excavation work for detours on both frontage roads has begun and some temporary pavement will begin this week. Temporary drainage for the frontage roads will begin soon. The contractor is continuing to install RFDs on the project. I-30 frontage roads are being converted to a one-way configuration. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor was able to open west- and eastbound lanes of Business SH 276 and is working on the final paving left to tie in the project with the proposed bypass. Asphalt work to finish the north and south ends of Spur 264 mill and overlay with permanent striping will begin soon. The contractor will be processing flex base, cement treat, prime, OCST and asphalt on flex base west tie-in soon. Please be aware of lane closures and changes to current traffic configuration and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor has installed signal poles and signal lights at SH 34, and FM 1570 and SH 66 intersections. Traffic signals at the following intersections have gone live: SH 34 at FM 1903, SH 34 at FM 1570, and SH 66 at FM 1570. Some sodding work has begun.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Rains County crews will be performing safety mowing on SH 276. Hunt County crews are addressing humps and heaves on US 380 along with ditch work on FM 2194. Both Hunt and Rains County crews are addressing potholes and roadway complaints. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Franklin County Chipping Mill Heavily Damaged By Fire
June 5, 2023- Multiple Franklin County Crews were dispatched to a fire at a commercial chipping mill where large piles of sawdust and wood chips caught fire.
All Franklin county fire departments were dispatched to the mill fire around 12:40 am Sunday., where it was found to be a pole barn full of heavy fuel load of wood shavings and sawdust.
A total of nine fire departments contributed water and manpower to bring the blaze under control. Crews cleared the scene at about 7 a.m., noting that Hopkins County EMS assisted with rehab.
The responding departments included Purley, Mount Vernon, South Franklin, Tri-Lakes, Pickton-Pine Forest, Saltillo, Brinker, Winnsboro, and Perryville.
Fossil Fuels Got A Boost From Lawmakers Who Aim To Fix Texas’ Grid, While Renewable Energy Escaped Stricter Regulations
June 5, 2023- Texas Legislators largely ignored pleas for reform from environmental advocates during this year’s legislative session — failing to act on lowering energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lessening the disproportionate impact of pollution on communities of color.
At the same time, the laws they did approve try to block local attempts to control greenhouse gas emissions, eliminate tax incentives for renewable energy companies and support building more fossil-fuel-fired power plants.
Lawmakers passed a huge economic incentives package to lure companies to Texas, which included the oil and gas industry but excluded wind and solar energy companies.
Still, some significant climate and environment legislation passed: Texas will spend more than $2 billion to boost water supplies and prevent flooding, two of the most destructive climate impacts in Texas as droughts are worsened by higher temperatures and rains and hurricanes get stronger. State lawmakers also approved Bills that will buy more land for state parks and increase penalties for companies that pollute.
Energy Efficiency Proposals Fail
Politicians have mostly failed to push the state to improve energy efficiency in businesses and homes and reduce energy demand to alleviate strain on the state’s main power grid.
State Rep. Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas, argued that Senate Bill 258, which included the 1% energy efficiency goal, would have helped during the deadly 2021 winter storm that saw skyrocketing power demand push the grid close to collapse and plunged millions of Texans into darkness for days. Supporters highlighted how it would lower electricity costs and reduce emissions created by producing electricity.
The House Committee on State Affairs never voted on it.
Other ideas died with it, including one that would have offered loans or rebates for upgrading or retrofitting homes. Legislators also rejected a bill to create a Texas Energy Efficiency Council to coordinate the state’s energy efficiency approach.
Local Climate Policies Restricted
Texas Republicans passed several pieces of legislation that will tip the scales toward fossil fuels and thwart local efforts to speed the transition to renewable energy.
Senate Bill 1017 will block cities from adopting ordinances that prohibit engines based on their fuel source starting Sept. 1.
Another Bill, Senate Bill 1860, targeted a proposed “climate charter” in El Paso. Proposition K, which El Paso residents voted down in early May, would have amended the city’s charter to create aggressive renewable energy goals and make controlling carbon emissions a cornerstone of major city decisions. The Senate Bill, which is awaiting approval by the governor, would require cities to get permission from the Legislature before approving changes to their charters that purport to address climate change.
Texas Republicans continued their fight against ESG — commitments, mostly in the financial industry, to environmental, social and governance causes. Financial firms have adopted strategies in recent years that attempt to account for the negative societal costs of investing in companies that worsen climate change, use exploitative labor practices or engage in corporate corruption. Using ESG criteria typically reduces the attractiveness of oil and gas companies as an investment.
Environmental Justice Proposals Die
Frustrated Texans who live near industrial facilities took buses from Houston to the Capitol to call on lawmakers to strengthen environmental regulations on concrete batch plants — where materials like sand, water and cement for concrete are poured into mixing trucks — and other industries that tend to pollute predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods. Their activism appeared to get some results with Senate Bill 1397.
Lawmakers also increased pollution penalties for industrial facilities from a maximum of $25,000 a day to $40,000 a day for major violations of state environmental regulations. They also lengthened the time the public can comment on agency matters following a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permit hearing to 36 hours. Currently, the public can comment on permits for new plants before, during or, in some cases, after a public meeting. The Bill still needs the governor’s approval to become law.
Legislators did direct the TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, by the end of next year to study the environmental effects of installing, operating and disposing of wind, solar and battery energy infrastructure.
And a Bill that would give TCEQ authority to not investigate certain complaints against polluters was approved by the House and Senate and awaits the governor’s approval. Opponents say Senate Bill 471 discourages citizen reports of air and water pollution.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 6/5/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 5, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
June is Men’s Health Month- Make Prevention a Priority
With June being National Men’s Health Month, this is a good reminder for men to schedule their “tune-up”. A routine physical is a great place to start. Many health conditions can be detected early with regular checkups and screenings from a healthcare provider. Let this also be a reminder to look in to your family health history. It can be helpful to your provider in determining risk and what if any additional screenings should be done.
Whether you need to see a Family Practice provider or a specialist, we have you covered. Call us today to schedule these important screening exams at 903.885.3181.
Designer Handbag Bingo
The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation has scheduled their Designer Handbag Bingo event for Thursday, August 3. Sponsorships and reserved tables for eight are available now, and individual tickets will be available on July 1. Last year, this event sold out in record time. Those who are planning to attend should make their reservations as soon as possible. “This is a really fun evening for ladies to share with friends. But it is also an evening that makes a real difference for others in our community, as proceeds will benefit healthcare in Hopkins County,” says Maleta Reynolds, HCHC Foundation Chair. Sponsorships are on sale now at handbagbingo23.givesmart.com. Or email [email protected] or call 903-438-4799 for a sponsorship form or more information.
New Service- Eye Surgeries
Ophthalmologist, Kara Hartl, MD FACS, will be performing eye procedures such as cataract removals, macular degeneration surgery, etc. at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. Educated at Harvard University and University of California-San Diego Medical School, trained at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Dr. Harl is well equipped to provide excellent care to patients here in Sulphur Springs. Talk with your Ophthalmologist about scheduling your eye procedures with Dr. Hartl. For more information, call 903.885.7671 Ext.2844.
Hopkins County Records – June 2
Land Deed Transaction
Chad Cable and Mary Stahl Cable to Church street Professional Building LLC; tract M A Bowlin survey
Jessica Amy Tarifa and Pablo Tarifa to Daniel Olvera Cruz; tract in the Newman Mcgee survey
Dreamland Property Sales LLC to Patricia Ann Cooper and Steven Wayne Cooper; tract in the Ocela Borb survey
Sai Siddhi LLC to JP Lodging LLC; tract in the Elizabeth Mitchell survey
Ashley Danielle Hinton and Ty Hunter Hinton to Ashley Thompson and Jeremy Wayne Thompson; tract in the Nacogdoches Univ survey
Jill Thorton and Jody Thorton to Donnie Gee and Laurie Gee; tract in the John Polk survey
Tammy Lynne Marler and Ty Anthony Marler to James Patrick Rellinger and Kathy Ann Rellinger; tract in the John Polk survey
Clint Williams and Cydney Williams to Stephen Ray Briggs and Bridgette Nichole Jackson; tract in the Main Street survey
Super Golden Eagle Beer Barn Corp to Eagle College Food Mart; tract M A Bowlin survey
WeiWei Shi and Robert Wayne Wright to Catherine V M Butschek Revocable Trust and Catherine V M Butschek Trustee
Gene Ronald White and Patricia Ann White to Linda Carole Howell, Gene Ronald White JR and Jeffrey Paul White; tract in the Fore Addition survey
Karen Lynn Cook Burney, Lance Edward Cook and Tony Erwin Cook to Nathan Crouch; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
Grace of Heaven Catholic Ministry and Sunil Mosa to Guadalupana Eucaristicas Del Padre Celestial; tract in the Antonio Lazarin survey
Leonard Lee Schilling, Mary B Schilling and Mary B Schilling IND EX to Lorna Jean McGlamery and William E McGlamery; tract in the Daniel Holbrooks survey
Anna M Bryant and Charles S Bryant JR to Chad Blud and Laurie Blud; tract in the L Coffee survey
Angie Wiler and John Wiler to 10 MPH+ Property Management LLC; tract M A Bowlin survey
Dwayne Attaway, Willodean Attaway and Linda Reeves to W D Kimzey; tract in the Berry West survey
Dan Iven Hamiter SR Estate, Martha Deann Lee and Martha Deann Lee IND EX to Gary Don Townsend and Melanie Walker Townsend; tract M A Bowlin survey
Jake Charles Debord and Staes Virginia Carol Debord to Judy S Junell Estates
Jacob D Junell IND Admin and Judy S Junell Estate to Scott Hanson and Ross Janina; tract in the E Melton survey
Paula Rodriguez and Roy Rodriguez to Tom Wirth and Tracie Wirth; tract in the John Clark survey
Kathy Barajas to Angel Garcia; tract in the Mathews survey
Gailya Diane Vaughn Ruble Admin and Sam Ed Vaughn Estate to Gailya Diane Vaughn Ruble; tract in the Joseph Kimbell survey
Gailya Diane Caugn Ruble Admin and Sam Ed Vaughn Estate to Gailya Diane Vaughn Ruble and Jimmy Jack Sands; tract M A Bowlin survey
Gailya Diane Vaughn Ruble Admin and Sam Ed Vaughn Estate to Gailya Diane Vaughn Ruble; tract in the Joseph Kimbell survey
Angelia Wilson and Todd Ryan Wilson to My Homes Dallas Properties LLC; tract M A Bowlin survey
Sandoval 700 CR to All In Cattle Company; tract in the Mary Hamilton survey
Larry C Blount to Kent Lawanda Knight; tract in the Agaton Caro survey
Sharyl D Matthews to Karen L Radney; tract in the James Webb survey
Roxanne Raber to Thi Phuong Thao Dinh and Duc Nguyen Do; tract M A Bowlin survey
Shannon Carpenter to Michelle Genin and Mark Vishnevsky; tract in the George C Wetmore survey
Patricia Alexander and Royce Alexander to jose Saul Pleitez and Rosalinda Edith Pleitez; tract in the J C Alexander survey
Dean Edward Falls Estate and Partners In Care Trust Company Ancillary Admin to Barbara Tracey; tract M A Bowlin survey
Dean Edward Falls Estate and Partners In Care Trust Company Ancillary Admin to Albert Norvell and Rebecca Norvell; tract M A Bowlin survey
Dean Edward Falls Estate and Partners In Care Trust Company Ancillary Admin to Karen Franklin; tract M A Bowlin survey
Tria Sanchez to Chad Folmar and Holly Folmar; tract in the L T Caddell survey
Yung Chong Investments Group LLC to Reyes Jessica; tract M A Bowlin survey
Tommy G Neal and Linda Williams to John Wesley Williams and Shelby Jordan Williams; tract in the John J Gant survey
R & L Foster Construction Co INC to Laura Marr and Michael James Marr; tract in the James Riggs survey
Cynthia Humphries to Charles Humphries; tract in the H L Gray survey
Dean Edward Falls Estate and Partners In Care Trust Company Ancillary Admin to Joe Chin, Mikkie Chin and Law Siu Chun; tract M A Bowlin survey
Donald Wade Hatley and Mikell Sue Hatley to Brandon Keith Nelson; tract in the Alexander Park survey
Kelly Pope and Ryan Pope to Demetric R Jackson Brown; tract in the Thomas Lee survey
Margie Davis to Marla Gaines and Connie Jones; tract M A Bowlin survey
J Kennedy North 60 LLC and Joe D Kennedy to Kennedy Family Trust and Joe Dan Kennedy trustee; tract in the W T Prather survey
Connie A Cooper to Donald Kay cooper; tract in the larkin Coffee survey
Varie Gibson Ramos to Steven Lynn Jones; tract in the Thomas Norris survey
Kimberly A Screws and Paul Alan Screws to Braden Burnside; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
Spnr Equities Corp to Julio Cesar Robles Vargas; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
Carol Jean Palmer to Dee C Daniels; tract in the Winney Jewell survey
Lisa Bruhn, Charlotte Haygood, Rickey Landreth, Mark Patrick, Bobby Vititow, Chuck Vititow, Larry Vititow and Lore Ann Vititow to Jean Baucum Vititow; tract M A Bowlin survey
Janet Renee Austin IND Admin, Jean Baucum Vititow and Jerry Wayne Vititow SR Estate to Byron Tanner Ragen and Holly Anne Ragan; tract M A Bowlin survey
Eugene Janski JR to Thomas Gugene Janski and Kelly Ann Watson; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
Jeremiah Solis and Jose Efrain Solis to Jeremiah Solis; tract in the Daniel Halbrooks survey
Kelly Broyles Trustee and Maverick Spendthrift Trust to Michael Dinkins and Sheryl Dinkins; tract in the J H Cullums survey
Karina Rosales Banuelos and Eduardo Herrera to Ricard L Hobbs and Susanne M Hobbs; tract in the George C Wetmore survey
Gary Lewis to Gloria Lara and Karina Lara; tract M A Bowlin survey
Alan Screws and Kim Screws to Rex Allan Purl
Morgan Vail and Trent Vail to Johna Vaughn; tract M A Bowlin survey
Deborah Cobb Osbourn ro Deborag Osbourn Management Trust and Deborah Marie Osbourn Trustee; tract in the J Y’Barbo survey
Amanda Kay Harrison and David Keith Harrison to CK Parker Enterprises LLC; tract in the Winnie Jewell survey
Ancillary Admin, Dean Edward Fall Estate and Partners In Care Trust Company to 1330 Jefferson ST LLC; tract in the Elizabeth Mitchell survey
Christina Lorraine April, Jeff April, Lisa Dennis, Sally Dennis, William Eugene Dennis, John Griffin and Tricia Daneen Griffin to Juventino Tellez Martinez and Gladys Del Carmen Mariscal Ruiz; tract in the A Caro survey
Nicolas Brown, Teondra Cornelius, Alfred Leon Hollins SR, Donald Ray Hollins SR, James Hollins, Diane Middleton, Johnnie Mae Norris, Leeetta Norris, Sheila Marie Rutherford, Betty Smith and Taylor Marvin to McIlrath Properties LLC; tract in the John G Procello survey
Lora Jones and Richard Jones to Bobby Moore; tract in the A Richey survey
Amy Christian Marino to Deborah Ann Hildenbrand; tract in the William M Coker survey
Deborah Ann Hildenbrand to Christopher Sorley and Jaci Sorley; tract in the William M Coker survey
Barbara J Ellison and Larry J Ellison to raven Bennett; tract in the Jesse Odom survey
Barbara J Ellison and Larry J Ellison to Michael J Ellison; tract in the Jesse Odom survey
Barbara J Ellison and Larry J Ellison to Michael J Ellison; tract in the Jesse Odom survey
Barbara J Ellison and Larry J Ellison to Michael J Ellison; tract in the Jesse Odom survey
Kathleen Marie Dennis Living trust and Kathleen Marie Dennis Trustee to Dennis Lucas William; tract in the James English survey
Miryca Lynne Ableidinger, Wanna Lee Coker Birdwll Testamentary trust and Grayson Burns to Anita Jenkins; tract in the Nacogdoches Univ survey
Clarence Bradley Malone and Kelli Britton Malone to David Guy Moody and Sharon Ann Moody; tract in the Wilson H Baker survey
Heidi C Heukels and Willem Heukels to Regina Mitchell and Steven Paul Mitchell; tract in the Lucy Ann Collum survey
Rosa Maria Buenrostro to Jose Gonzalez and Miriam Gonzalez; tract in the John G Porcello survey
Ronny Potts to Elizabeth M Rodriguez and Sergio A Rodriguez; tract in the Z Watson survey
Marriage License Application
Jase Franklin Kirkpatrick and Baylie Marie Arrington
Michael Ray Godwin and Rachel Rachelle Killgore
Jerry Franklin J Hamilton and Michelle Lynn Tyler
Tyler Anthony Morrison and Amanda Kay Bowie
Rickey Alan Baird and Charity Nichole Ogle
Riley R Knapp and Stephanie Elyse Ricker
Xavier Arthuro Arzola and Yesika E Franco Ventura
Samuel Ellwood Schlagel and Deanna Renea Bowen
Joey Lynn Martin and Amanda Gail Chaney
Jacob Michael Strickland and Gloria Noel Lovett
Noah Michael Brown and Ashley Christine Proctor
Jonathan Scott Huddle and Amer Mariah Austin
John Allen Reed IV and Telisha Lynn Sneeringer
Eduardo Zamora JR and Elizabeth Nicole Gilbert
Fight at Local Retailer Lands Three in Jail
June 5, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Police responded to a local retailer on Sunday after a report of a fight was received. Before police arrived several individuals left the scene in a vehicle, and another left on foot.
A woman involved in the fight was located walking alone nearby. The female did not acknowledge the patrol car, or the commands to stop. The officer had to drive past the woman, and force her to stop. She continued to resist arrest, but was eventually detained in handcuffs.
While interviewing the lone woman, three more women approached the scene. The three women began yelling at police, and attempted to fight with the lone female. Officers advised them to keep a safe distance, but the three continued to attempt to fight the woman.
Additional officers arrived on the scene. The three women were advised that they would be under arrest if they didn’t listen to the commands to stay back. As two officers attempted to place the lone woman in a police car, the other woman began a final attempt to attack her. Their attempts were physical, and were also directed towards police.
Officers began arresting each of the three woman and placing them in police cars.
TALAILA SHANNEA SHAVERS is charged with:
1 38.15(B) INTERFER W/PUBLIC DUTIES
1 38.03(A) RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSP
CR2336401 1 38.04(B) EVADING ARREST DETENTION
This is not the first time Shavers have been in Hopkins County Jail. In February of 2023 she was arrested and charged with:
22.01(B-2) ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER/JUDGE
38.03(A) RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSP
38.04(A) EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION
See details on that arrest here.
Also arrested was TRINITY NICOLE SHAVERS. She is charged with:
1 38.03(A) RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSP
1 38.15(B) INTERFER W/PUBLIC DUTIES
This is not the first time Shavers has been in Hopkins County Jail. In January of 2023 she was arrested and charged with:
42.01 DISORDERLY CONDUCT
The third woman arrested is ZYKEIRRA ALEXIS COLBERT. She is charged with:
1 38.03(A) RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSP
1 38.15(B) INTERFER W/PUBLIC DUTIES
CR2336446 1 22.01(A)(1) ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ
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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.
Sulphur Springs Leader Joe Bob Burgin Named As Chair Of Statewide Texas Healthcare Trustees Board
(Austin, Texas) – Joe Bob Burgin, board member of the Hopkins County District and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Northeast Texas (TMFNT) Board of Directors, has been elected Board Chair of the Texas Healthcare Trustees (THT). A statewide non-profit organization, THT provides education, training, and resources to those serving on governing boards of hospitals and health care systems in Texas.
“We are excited to have Joe Bob serve on the THT board. We have worked with him over the years through his involvement in our annual Health Care Governance Conference and his service on the THT Board of Directors. It’s fortunate timing: as a rural trustee himself, we know he will provide helpful perspective and put a spotlight on rural hospitals who currently face critical challenges coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. He will bring tremendous expertise as the leader of our organization,” said Amy Eskew, president/CEO of the THT.
Burgin is a native of Sulphur Springs. When he and his wife decided to start and raise their family in Sulphur Springs he ran for the local hospital board, at the time it was named Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, to make sure his family and community are able to access and receive high quality health care. Burgin has served on the board since, overseeing the evolution, expansion, and successful merger of the hospital, which is now called CHRISTUS Mother France Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
Burgin continues to serve on the Hopkins County District Board and the CHRISTUS TMFNT Board. He also serves on the Texas Hospital Association Board of Directors. Burgin and his family are owners of Joe Bob’s Convenience Stores, which has five locations throughout Hopkins County.
About the Texas Healthcare Trustees
Austin-based Texas Healthcare Trustees is the only statewide association where members are the governing boards of Texas hospitals, health systems and health-related organizations. THT’s mission is to cultivate informed leaders in health care governance, which it does by providing education, resources and leadership development for its members to help them lead and navigate the dynamic environment of health care. Membership includes more than 450 governing boards. THT is the oldest trustee organization in the country, founded in 1961, and is affiliated with the Texas Hospital Association. For more information about THT, visit www.tht.org
Growing Cucumbers In Containers By David Wall
If you don’t feel you have enough garden space to grow cucumbers, consider growing them in containers. It’s easy and you can get a really good crop of this second most popular vegetable after tomatoes (which can also be grown in containers). Since cucumbers have a smaller root structure than many vegetables, there is little worry about them becoming root-bound in the container.
Your first requirement is 6-8 hours of sunlight. Next comes a container. The minimum is 5-gallons, but a cattle pot (21” in diameter and 21” tall) is much preferred. Then comes the type of cucumber. The literature suggests first through third choices should be bush, small vining and full vining, although when using a cattle pot with a 4-5’ cage, full vining does well.
A typical cucumber (straight-8, market-more, etc.) should produce 15-25 fruit. Special order seeds (beit-A, green light, Socrates, etc.) can produce 40+ fruit. To get these results, don’t use regular soil. Use garden soil, potting soil, or better yet pure compost, which will provide the necessary nutrients for excellent results. This is particularly important if growing larger vining plants with their larger root system. NEVER grow a larger vining plant in a 5-gallon bucket. Next, comes water. Cucumbers are high moisture content plants and need plenty of water. Containers require more water than plants grown in a regular garden. To ensure water drains, use three bricks or something else to keep the container bottom from being in contact with ground. For some reason of physics, such contact prevents water from properly draining. You did drill drain holes in the bottom didn’t you?
Finally, we have heat. Containers need the sun, but their soil tends to get much warmer in the sun. Consider painting containers white, particularly if they’re black or wrap in white cloths.
