Two Man Team Arrested for Forgery
March 3, 2023 – A two man team was arrested at a Sulphur Springs, TX business for attempting to cash forged checks. The men entered a Gilmer street business on Thursday around 4pm. Business staff called police after the checks were presented.
When confronted inside the business by police, Kevin Lank Jones and Jason Daniel Robert Fontenot concocted a story about one of them being picked up by the other on the road. Their plan was to share the cash, if the checks were successfully cashed.
Jones, a 34 year-old Fort Worth resident who reports himself as employed as a temporary labourer was arrested and charged with Forgery of a Financial Instrument. Fontenot, a 30 year-old Fort Worth resident, who reports himself as unemployed was also charged with Forgery of a Financial Instrument. Their bond was set at $5,000 each.
The pair was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident.
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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.
Seven Teams in Action on Friday, March 3 — With Each Game Bigger Than the Next
Friday, Mar. 3 is the busiest gameday in the entire school year. Seven different squads play Friday.
Getting started bright and early on March 3, 2023 is Wildcat tennis.
Coach Tony Martinez and his squad host their lone competition of the school year, at the Tennis Center located in SSISD’s athletic complex.
Friday has an early start of 8 A.M.
Following their lone home contest Friday, Sulphur Springs plays in just two more prior to their district meet.
Coach Jeremy DeLorge and his squad have a busy weekend ahead of them, beginning a four day, 72-hole outing over three courses.
Also scheduled to play on Friday are baseball and softball, in tournaments. The former is at Wylie East, playing both Friday and Saturday. The latter is at Royse City Friday.
Schedules for baseball:
- Friday, Mar. 3 vs Royse City — 1 P.M.
- Friday vs Frisco Liberty — 3 P.M.
- Saturday vs Plano West — 1 P.M.
- Saturday vs Lake Highlands — 3 P.M.
Coach Carrillo and softball play two games Friday:
- Friday, Mar. 3 vs Prairiland — 10 A.M.
- Friday vs Creekview — 1:10 P.M.
The final three teams mentioned playing Friday, Mar. 3 all play in huge games for their programs.
For men’s basketball, Sulphur Springs with a win can move on to the state tournament.
Tuesday, Feb. 28 in Heath, the Wildcats took care of business for the second straight round, winning a Regional Quarterfinal championship.
They have their biggest test ahead of them Friday though, playing No. 1 Faith Family Academy in the fourth round of playoffs.
Luckily for the men’s basketball team they are nearby at Texas A&M Commerce for Friday’s Regional Semifinal contest.
The right to play in the state tournament tips off off at the Fieldhouse Friday, Mar. 3 at 6 P.M.
Friday’s playoff game will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM.
Those attending Friday’s duel with the Eagles must purchase tickets online here.
Also on deck Friday with huge games are both soccer teams.
Lady Cats soccer is at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday, Mar. 3 hosting Senior Night.
The first Friday brings the final home game for Coach Adriana Brena’s squad, playing two straight on the road following their home contest with Paris.
The visiting Lady Cats are third in 15-4A at 3-3, and if Sulphur Springs emerges victorious on Senior Night, Coach Brena and her squad would remain perfect at 6-0, but more importantly by doing so they would at least lay claim to a share of the district championship.
Second place Pleasant Grove is 4-2, and even if they win out the Lady Cats play bottom two North Lamar (2-4) and Pittsburg (0-5) to round out the regular season, so even splitting their last two gives Sulphur Springs an outright district title. Doing so would be the first in program history.
Coach Brena and Lady Cats soccer hope to have a nice Senior Night sendoff for the program, honoring eight seniors in their final home game.
Festivities are set to begin 15 minutes prior to the 7 P.M. kickoff.
Also playing Friday for a shot at a district title is Wildcats soccer, in Paris playing the second best team in the district.
Coach Alexi Upton’s team plays not only for a crucial sweep of the second-place Wildcats, but more importantly, Sulphur Springs is already 8-0.
A win Friday also puts Upton’s squad three games up over third-place Pleasant Grove, whom the Wildcats beat Tuesday 1-0.
So if Sulphur Springs comes up big Friday, beating 7-1 Paris on their home field, then Coach Upton’s team wins their first district title in 11 seasons.
Wildcats soccer looks to pick up their biggest win of the season in Paris Friday, Mar. 3.
Sulphur Springs kicks off in Paris Friday at 7:30 P.M. hoping to secure their first district championship since 2013.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
ONCOR Outage Map
If you have a power outage to report here is a link to the ONCOR Outage Map
https://stormcenter.oncor.com/
Farmers’ Electric Customers can use this link: https://farmerselectric.coop/outage-center/
Como-Pickton ISD Closed Friday Due to Storm Damage
March 2, 2023 – A message from Greg Bower – Como and Pickton Communities. I’m am saddened to report that much of our Pickton community received damage from today’s tornado. I am ordering school closed tomorrow. Our students and staff living in that area does not need to worry about getting to school when they have greater worries on their minds. Extra-Curricular activities will continue as scheduled. Your child’s coaches will reach out to you with more specific information as needed. If you want to keep your child at home from those activities, just let your child’s coach know and there will be no problems
As of now, I am able to report that I have received no information of any injuries.
May we continue to ask God to favor and protect our little school and communities.
Clarion Pointe Hotel Sponsors Lights Of Life Gala
Sharon and Charles Helm, owners of Clarion Pointe, have long been champions of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, having served as Gala chairs, volunteers, donors, Gala committee members, and on the Foundation Board. The Helms are joined by Whitney and Logan Vaughan, 2023 Gala Chairs, for a Lights of Life Gala sponsorship check presentation.
City National Bank Sponsors Lights Of Life Gala
City National Bank’s John Sellers and Don Sapaugh present a ceremonial check recognizing the bank’s Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Lights of Life Gala sponsorship to Gala Chairs Logan and Whitney Vaughan. Both Sellers and Sapaugh have served on the Foundation Board, the latter currently is serving a second appointment.
Sheriffs Searching For Vehicle, Alleged Murder Suspect
March 2, 2023- Lamar County Sheriffs Office are are searching for a vehicle that may be connected to a murder that occurred Wednesday at 4:30 pm.
Sheriffs said they are searching for a blue Ram pickup with black wheels driven by a white male.
Sheriffs add that the vehicle may be in the Pecan Gap area in Delta County north of Commerce.
Should you see a vehicle that matches the description, sheriffs warn to not approach and to call 911 immediately. The Lamar County Sheriffs Office number is: 903-737-2400.
Two Dead, One Hospitalized After Fatal Franklin County Car Crash
March 2, 2023- 18 year old Grayson Mayberry of Winnsboro and Seth Griner of Pickton passed away as a result of a fatal car crash February 26 at 1:30 in the morning. According to the preliminary DPS report, Grayson Mayberry was driving southbound on FM 115 near Winnsboro when Mayberry’s truck lost control apparently running off the road, over correcting and went off opposite side of road crashing into a tree. Mayberry passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Winnsboro. Griner was pronounced dead at the scene. Landynn Andrews of Pickton was also seriously injured in the crash and has been transported to a Tyler hospital. No updates have been received on Andrews’ condition.
Alliance Bank sponsors Lights Of Life Gala
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation thanks Alliance Bank for sponsoring the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala scheduled for April 22. Alliance Bank representatives Tom Sellers , Jessica Kultgen, Keith Shurtleff and James Law present Gala Chairs Logan Vaughan and Whitney Vaughan with a check for the Gala.
Carriage House Manor Sponsors Lights Of Life Gala
The Tanton family, who own Carriage House Manor, are long-time supporters of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. Arvis and Sheila Tanton (center) are joined by their daughters, Sharla Campbell (left) and Shandra Dunn (third from right) and grandchildren for a check presentation recognizing their sponsorship of the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. Accepting the check is Volunteer Gala Chair Whitney Vaughan (fourth from left).
