2023 Lights of Life Gala Sponsorships Now Available
Sulphur Springs, Texas – The17th annual Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Lights of Life Gala committee is moving ahead with plans for this popular event. Sponsorship invitations were mailed last week to approximately 750 businesses, organizations, and individuals.
The sponsorship levels are priced the same as last year’s levels, although the names have been changed to go with the theme. For a $30,000 sponsorship, known as Diamonds and Denim, several marketing opportunities are included as well as five 100 for $100 tickets and twenty Gala tickets.
Sponsorships range from $30,000 to $1,000 and each includes tickets for the event.
The evening will offer a delicious meal, live auction, silent auction, and dancing. Popular activities such as Heads or Tails and 100 for $100 will be back again!
Whitney and Logan Vaughan are serving as the 2023 Gala co-chairs. They wanted the theme they selected to reflect the uniqueness of Hopkins County. Stilettos and Stetsons encompasses the farming and ranching heritage as well as the urban delights offered in the area including as the performing arts, global businesses, and quality shopping and dining experiences.
Through the years over $4M has been raised by the Foundation to bring health-related programs and equipment to the citizens of Hopkins County. These are offerings that a rural hospital would normally not have available.
A limited number of Individual tickets will be available in February.
For more information about sponsoring the 2023 Lights of Life Gala, contact the Foundation at [email protected] or 903-438-4799.
Top State Runners Recognized By Hopkins County Commissioners Court
Some of the top runners in the state — Miller Grove and Saltillo Cross Country teams — were recognized by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning.
“This is an exciting time. We have some of the finest young people in the state here in the courtroom today,” said Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, prior to reading four proclamations, one each recognizing the athletic achievements of three groups of Hopkins County students as well as one Lady Hornet for her individual achievement in the 2-mile course during the at the State of Texas Class 1A Cross Country Meet.
Saltillo Lions
The Saltillo Lions were congratulated for successfully conquering all opposition and taking home the UIL Class 1A State Cross Country Championship Award. Newsom on behalf of the Commissioners Court commended the runners “for their united goal, relentless team efforts and shared mindset of championship accomplishment during all workouts as well as during competition.”
“Along with the leadership of the team’s seniors, we congratulate the underclassmen in becoming one with their experienced members to produce strength beyond their own as individuals,” Newsom read from the proclamation honoring the Saltillo Lions for their “well-deserved place upon the podium as Championso f the 2022 Cross Country Competition.”
The 2022 Championship Cross Country Team included Heston Peeples, Colton McGill, Tobin Potter, Adrian Don Juan, Cristian Trejo, Jacob Sexton, Luke Ritter, Coy Collins, Gunner Tarver and Jonas Beadle, as well as Manager Landon Peeples, and Coaches Casey Riddle, Mike McMinn, Bill Giles and Brett Myers.
Before presenting a framed copy of the proclamation, the Judge encouraged “all to acknowledge the admirable performance of the Boys Cross Country Team of the Saltillo Independent School District in the Class 1A State Cross Country Meet for 2022.”
Coach Giles said the group of dedicated runners start at 5:45-6 a.m. every morning to run up to 50 miles a week since April, including sacrificing their summer break to get in their runs.
“They are pretty awesome. I am very proud of them. All summer and into the fall, they were out there pushing themselves,” Giles said.
MG Lady Hornets
The Miller Grove Lady Hornets captured the 2022 State Girls 1A Cross Country Championship title during the UIL meet held Nov. 5 at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock. Contributing to the team’s overall win with their hard work, determination and team effort were Lady Hornets Shaylee Stracener, Kylie Hargrove, Alaira Serrano, Celeste Robertson, Jamilyn Hensley, Avery McInvale, Aleah Sotelo. MGISD Coaches include Assistant Coach Joey Chastain, Head Coach Dalton Herndon, and Assistant Coaches Randa Ramsey and Chris Horton.
Newsom then called for “all citizens of Hopkins County to proudly applaud the outstanding achievement of their exceptional athletes for their accomplishments as Champions for the State of Texas in the Class 1A State Cross Country Meet of 2022.”
After presenting a framed copy of the proclamation ,which was awarded during the 9 a.m. court session, the Judge then singled out Lady Hornet Shaylee Stracener, presenting a separate proclamation recognizing the cross country runner for her individual achievement at the state contest. Newsom appeals to Hopkins County residents to join him in honorably commending Shaylee Stracener “for her fine performance and accomplishment as Silver Medalist of the 2022 Class 1A UIL State Cross Country Meet.”
The Lady Hornets began preparing for the 2022 fall season in April, running approximately 35-40 miles per week, including during the hottest part of summer, according to Herndon.
MG Hornets
The Miller Grove Hornets were recognized as the state runner-ups in Boys Cross Country. Newsom recognized this team for the effort and determination of each, as well as perseverance toward the common goal. The 2nd Place Miller Grove Hornets included Yahir Santana, Eli Griffin, Kavan Smith, Anthony Lester, Drew Lester, Ethan George, Ryker Haivala and Jaden Furrh. Coaches include Assistant Coaches Randa Ramsey and Joey Chastain, Head Coach Dalton Herndon and Assistant Coach Chris Horton.
The county judge then called on all of Hopkins County join us in applauding the great effort and valued perseverance of the Boys Cross Country Team of the Miller Grove Independent School District in the Class 1A State Cross Country Meet for 2022.”
Herndon said the Hornets started in April getting ready for the fall cross country season. The students ran an average of 55-60 miles per week, including during the heat of summer.
Lady Cats Soccer Heads to Caddo Mills Tuesday
Coach Adriana Brena and Lady Cats soccer once again hit the road, playing in a second-straight game away from home.
Tuesday, Dec. 13 has women’s soccer heading to Caddo Mills taking on the Lady Foxes.
Sulphur Springs won their scrimmage opener on Friday, Dec. 9, beating Tyler High on their home field 6-1.
The Lady Cats blew out the Lady Lions on Friday thanks to four different scorers putting goals in the net.
Rowan led the way with a hat trick, scoring thrice in Tyler. Three more Sulphur Springs athletes scored; Anna Williams, Haylee Schultz, and Kylie Clark all put goals in the net in the victory at Tyler High.
The win on Friday, Dec. 9 was the scrimmage opener for Lady Cats soccer, now 1-0 in the pre-season.
Coach Brena and her squad play a second-straight road game on Tuesday, Dec. 13 as they head to Caddo Mills.
The Lady Foxes are scheduled to kick-off with the Lady Cats in Caddo Mills at 7 P.M.
Looking ahead to this weekend, Sulphur Springs hosts their annual scrimmage invitational Saturday, Dec. 17.
That scrimmage tournament is held at Gerald Prim Stadium on Saturday with opponents and start times to be determined.
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.
Wildcat Basketball Finishes Second in Stafford Tournament
Men’s basketball returns home to Sulphur Springs this week for a two-game home-stand.
Tuesday and Friday the Wildcats host Texas High and Nacogdoches, respectively. The two-game home-stand begins with Sulphur Springs hosting former district foe Texas High.
That game tips off in the SSHS Main Gym on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 P.M.
Coach Brandon Shaver and his team put on a show in last weekend’s tournament in Stafford, as the Wildcats placed second in a crowded tournament full of talented schools.
Sulphur Springs went 5-1 Thursday through Saturday, going a perfect 2-0 Thursday and Friday before falling short in the championship game.
Thursday saw the Wildcats pick up wins; first against Dekaney in a tight one 56-52 before demolishing El Campo 91-44.
Another perfect day on Friday, going 2-0, Sulphur Springs crushed Alief Elsik 63-26 then MacArthur 80-49.
Prior to taking part in the championship game, men’s basketball faced Dekaney in a rematch of their first tournament game, taking care of them 62-49 to set up a date with Fort Bend Marshall in the gold game.
Unfortunately for Coach Brandon Shaver and his squad they fell 66-56 to place second in the Stafford tournament.
The Wildcats kept it tight, trailing 14-13 after one, but a tough second quarter saw Fort Bend Marshall go up big on Sulphur Springs 37-25. Men’s basketball would have a much stronger third quarter, pulling back within six, but their deficit in the second proved too large to overcome as they went on to lose 66-56.
The loss on Saturday, Dec. 10 ended the Stafford tournament, as the Wildcats fell in the championship game to Fort Bend Marshall.
Men’s basketball went 5-1 in the Houston tournament, now 13-3 on the year.
Sulphur Springs returns home to host two-straight home games. It begins Tuesday, Dec. 13 when Coach Shaver and his squad host former district foe Texas High.
That game tips off on Tuesday at 7:30 P.M.
Tuesday’s game with the Tigers will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM.
The match-up will also be live-streamed onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.
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.
Thinking Ahead To Your 2023 Garden? Consider Ordering Seed Catalogs
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
Well, your 2022 vegetable gardens are put to bed now, so it’s time to relax: right? Perhaps, but some of you are already thinking about what you might want to plant in 2023. Unfortunately, most of your local feed, hardware, and nursery garden stores have removed all their vegetable seed packets and will not make them available before probably the end of January at the earliest. Unfortunately, for me, I started getting anxious back in late October.
Buying seed packets locally is the cheapest and perhaps the best way to go. The products are good and proven effective. Unfortunately, buying this way leaves little room for experimenting and improving. So, what’s the answer? Actually, it’s very simply. Order seed catalogs. Most are free.
Mine start arriving in October. There are general catalogs that try to offer something of everything, and there are catalogs that offer something of everything but concentrate on two or so categories such as tomatoes and peppers. Johnny’s seeds, so example provides a nice selection of most items you might want. Baker Creek, probably the biggest and most comprehensive of all general catalogs.
Using catalogs, you’ll discover varieties you’ve never heard of that might provide more products than what you’ve historically been able to produce. Motherland okra, subject of a recent article, is an example.
Tomato Growers, Urban Farmers, Totally Tomatoes, and Pepper Joe’s are examples of companies that provide more varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers than you ever knew existed. Now, you can shop for quantity, quality, and numbers.
When you start using multiple varieties of a vegetable, you might want to make a label from say, a portion of a venetian blind slat and tie it to the cage identifying the variety. Otherwise, come produce time, you’ll just have tomato without knowing what variety.
Lady Cats Basketball Has Bye Tuesday, Plays on the Road Friday
Coach Bryan Jones and his squad take a bit of a breather prior to a Friday road game, their second game in three away from the friendly confines of the SSHS Main Gym.
Tuesday is a bye for Sulphur Springs before they play at Ford on Friday night.
Lady Cat basketball hopes to improve upon their three-game winning streak.
Last week Sulphur Springs played a road and home game, beating New Boston on the road 51-46 then taking care of Cooper at home 55-40.
That, and a tournament win over Whitehouse the weekend before in Winnsboro, and Coach Jones’s team has upped their winning streak to three games.
Their win over the Lady Bulldogs on Friday, Dec. 9 once again came thanks to even scoring. Two Lady Cats, Kenzie Willis and Trinity Jefferson, finished in double-figures.
The former finished with a double-double, getting 10 rebounds in the 55-40 win on Friday.
Four more Sulphur Springs players scored eight or nine points; Kaylee and Kyra Carter (both at eight), with Trinity Jefferson and Rainey Johnson getting nine in the victory.
Coach Jones’s team kept Cooper at arms’ length throughout the majority of Friday’s contest. The game generally stayed a 13-15 point lead for Sulphur Springs, besides a sluggish second-half opening. The Lady Cats made some errors in the third to keep the Lady Bulldogs in the game, but quickly regained momentum to put Cooper away for good, 55-40.
Friday was a solid victory for the Lady Cats.
The win on Friday, Dec. 9 is the third straight for Sulphur Springs, now 11-4 on the season.
Women’s basketball has a bye on Tuesday, but hits the road on Friday taking on Ford.
That game tips off in Quitman on Friday, Dec. 16 at 6:15 P.M.
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.
Meal-A-Day Menu For Dec. 12-16 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Dec. 12-16, 2022 includes:
- MONDAY, Dec. 12 — Beef Shephard’s Pie, Topped with Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.
- TUESDAY, Dec. 13 —BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Baked Beans and Coleslaw.
- WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 — Tater Tot Casserole, Macaroni & Cheese, and Broccoli.
- THURSDAY, Dec. 15 — Chicken Fried Chicken With Pepper Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.
- FRIDAY, Dec. 16 — 2 Chili-Cheese Hot Dogs, Chips and Pickles.
Meal-A-Day is a small non-profit business in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The program is supportive, rewarding, and engaging. The goal for the program is to support the approximate 150-160 seniors receiving daily meals that desperately depend on Meal-A-Day.
The program depends on dedicated volunteers to provide this vital service. In a week, Meal-A-Day workers log approximately 80 volunteer hours preparing, cooking, and packaging meals; and approximately 65-80 volunteer hours delivering meals.
The program was fortunate last week to have community members volunteer their time to fill some of the most desperate needs — for Wednesday drivers and a Thursday cook. One is has even committed to serve as a substitute driver too. But, there’s still plenty of volunteer opportunities for individuals looking for a positive way to lend their time and efforts to help others.
“We can still use some substitute cook’s helpers and substitute drivers for any days of the week. It would be soooooo awesome if we could get a specific person for substitute cook’s helper that could fill-in on Monday and another specific person that could fill-in on Tuesdays etc. We do not have a problem if someone only wants to commit to substitute cooking on only one day. They don’t have to be willing to fill in on any day of the week; and the same thing with the substitute drivers. They can request to only fill in on a specific route or on a specific day of the week,” Tina Phillips and Cecile Toenniges, temporary coordinators for the Meal-A-Day program.
Volunteers who donate time from 7 to 8:30 a.m. help assemble and cook casseroles and vegetables, or donate time from 8:30 to 10 a.m. to package meals, cook desserts, and sanitize kitchen are appreciated. Volunteers don’t have to know how to cook – just be able to follow directions. The head cooks know the recipes and can guide volunteers in the steps to help them get the menu items cooked and assembled for the day’s meals.
We usually know a couple of days ahead when we need a substitute, so they don’t usually have to worry about being called the day before. Sometimes, we even know the week before,” said Phillips.
To volunteer, call the Senior Citizens Center at 903-885-1661 and ask for Cecil or Tina, or e-mail Meal-A-Day at [email protected].
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
6 Sentenced In District Court
At least six people were sentenced Dec. 5-7, 2022, in the Eighth Judicial District Court, according to court reports and records.
Sabrina Nicole Floyd on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, was scheduled to appear for a trial before the court on a motion to proceed with an abandoning or endangering of a child-criminal neglect charge. Floyd pled true to violating her probation by smoking marijuana and methamphetamine. During a contested hearing, the defense asked that she be allowed to continue serving her sentence on probation, with a stipulation that she complete an outpatient rehab program. Prosecutors asked that she be ordered to an incarcerated rehab program or a prison sentence. She was sentenced to 12 months in prison on the charge.
The charge stems from a March 19, 2021, incident in which the Como woman was accused of endangering her three young children (ages 3, 6 and 8) by striking a gate so hard it caused significant damage to the pickup she was driving. She reportedly told sheriff’s officers she acted in anger toward her boyfriend, who’d locked the gate to the Main Street residence in Como.
Shaunta Danielle Bell was scheduled at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, for a trial before court on a motion to proceed with a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Bell pled true to violating her probation by not reporting methamphetamine use. The hearing was contested as well. Her sentence was amended, requiring Bell to complete the rehabilitation program at Morgan’s Mercy Mansion.
Bell was arrested on the original controlled substance charge on Aug. 5, 2020, and indicted on the charge in October of 2020.
Jared Price also was scheduled during the 1:30 p.m. court session Dec. 6, to appear for a trial before the court on a motion to proceed on an unauthorized use of a vehicle charge. Price pled true to violating his deferred probation by contacting a person he was not allowed to contact. Price was adjudicated and sentenced to 1 year in the county jail, a sentence suspended for a period of 2 years on which he was placed on community supervision. He will also be required to do 30 days in the county jail as a condition of the new probation, a term that began that day.
Kendall Ashley Simpson pled guilty Dec. 6, 2022, to a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, as part of a plea agreement. She was then placed on 7 years of deferred probation on the 3rd degree felony offense and assessed a $1,000 fine. Simpson is also required to not only enroll in an outpatient drug rehab program no later than 30 days from the date of the plea, but must complete the program as well.
Joe Dan Whitworth Jr. appeared during the 9 a.m. court session Dec. 7 for a in a trial before court on a motion to revoke his probation on a manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge Whitworth Jr. pled true to violating his probation for using methamphetamine. He asked the judge to consider sentencing him to an outpatient rehab. Prosecutors requested he be be required to serve a prison sentence. Whitworth was adjudicated and sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to prosecutors.
Dalton Shane Dakota Wallace arranged to plead guilty on evading arrest or detention with a vehicle charge in the 8th Judicial District Court during the 1:30 p.m. session Dec. 7, 2022. As part of a plea agreement, he was sentenced to 5 years of deferred probation and a $1,000 fine. Wallace was also ordered to complete Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), which is a cognitive rehabilitation program. Per the terms of the agreed upon sentence, Wallace is required to enroll in the MRT program no later than 30 days from the date of the plea.
Wallace was arrested April 4, 2022, after a vehicle chase from Hopkins into Wood County, that concluded when Wallace lost control of the vehicle he was driving, went off the road and struck a tree, officers alleged following the incident.
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10 People Jailed On Intoxication Offenses In Hopkins County In 6 Days
Over the past 6 days, 10 people were jailed on intoxication offenses in Hopkins County. Four people were jailed for drunk driving offenses, four for being intoxicated in public, and two on warrants related to intoxication offenses from Dec. 4 to Dec. 9, 2022, according to arrest reports.
CR 1196 Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Drew Fisher and Zack Horne responded at 8:33 p.m. Dec. 6, 2022, to a report of a vehicle crash on County Road 1196 east.
Upon contact with the driver, deputies began to suspect the 41-year-old Quitman resident, who’d been driving the Silverado pickup in question, to possibly be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Deputies conducted a probable cause search of the truck.
After the man handed the deputies a burnt marijuana cigarettes, the sheriff’s officers administered standard field sobriety tests, Michael Lee Watts III was taken into custody at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday. The man agreed to submit to a blood draw, which was taken at the hospital in Sulphur Springs, according to sheriff’s reports.
The Quitman resident was then transported to jail, where a plastic bag with suspected crystal methamphetamine weighing 0.195 gram was found recovered from the man, the deputies alleged in arrest reports. Watts was booked into the county jail Dec. 6, 2022, on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, a third or more DWI charge, and a failure to control speed charge, according to arrest reports.
Warrant Arrest
Rita Roberts Rose was scheduled to appear in the 8th Judicial District Court for a pretrial hearing on a third or more DWI charge at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.
HCSO Deputy Zach Steward was notified to take the 55-year-old into custody. At 2:32 p.m., Steward escorted the Sulphur Springs woman from the courtroom to the county jail, where she was booked in at 3:25 p.m. on the outstanding DWI-third or more offense charge, according to arrest reports.
Prior to that, Rose was more recently arrested on the felony DWI charge following a single-vehicle crash reported on Plano Street at 11:16 p.m. June 17, 2022. Police at that time reported alcohol could be smelled on her breath. They alleged she swayed, was unable to stand on her own and held onto the car for balance. Rose admitted to drinking five glasses of wine. Officers reported seeing an open Corona beer in the car, along with other unopened containers of the same, according to arrest reports. She showed signs of being impaired based on indicators observed during sobriety testing, police alleged in arrest reports. When Rose refused to submit to a blood draw for analysis of blood-alcohol content, a blood search warrant was obtained from District Judge Eddie Northcutt, requiring the blood draw. The sample was taken at the hospital, then Rose was jailed at 3:08 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, on a third or more driving while intoxicated offense, according to arrest reports. She was released later June 18, 2022, on a $10,000 bond on the felony DWI charge, according to jail reports.
2 SH 19 South Arrests
A HCSO deputy reported stopping a southbound Chevrolet Corvette at 8:36 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, on State Highway 19 south of Sulphur Springs for traveling 102 miles per hour. The blue 2022 model stopped at the edge of the road, but appeared to halt slower than usually seen on traffic stops, the deputy noted in arrest reports.
As he contacted the occupants of the car, the deputy detected an alcohol odor emitting from inside. He had the driver step out of the car. He reported alcohol could then be smelled on the 50-year-old Brashear woman, who he noted was unsteady on her feet, and swayed while standing in place. She also admitted to drinking two alcoholic beverages while at dinner, the deputy alleged. The woman failed field sobriety testing, including being unable to recite even a portion of the alphabet backwards. As a result, the driver was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated at 8:50 p.m. Dec. 9, 2022, according to arrest reports.
An alcohol odor also emitted from the passenger of the ‘Vette, a 52-year-old Yantis man, deputies alleged. The man was asked to exit the car. He failed all standard field sobriety tests administered by the sheriff’s officer and was placed into custody at 8:55 p.m. Friday for being intoxication, the sheriff’s officer noted in arrest reports.
Both the driver and passenger from the car were transported to the county jail; the car was impounded. The 50-year-old Brashear woman refused breath testing and refused to sign a refusal statement, so the deputy sought and obtained a blood search warrant requiring a blood draw for analysis of blood-alcohol content. The sample was taken at the hospital, then she was transported back to jail, where she was booked in at 11:09 p.m. for DWI, according to arrest reports. The 52-year-old Yantis man was booked into jail at 11:38 p.m. Dec. 9, 2022, for public intoxication, according to reports.
East Shannon Road Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at 11:39 p.m. Dec. 7, 2022, on East Shannon Road, where they reported encountering a man from whom a strong odor of an intoxicating beverage emitted. The man also was reported to have slurred speech when talking to them and bloodshot, glassy eyes.
Determining the 25-year-old to be in a public place, a restaurant, while intoxicated to the degree he was a potential danger to himself and others, police took the Sulphur Springs man into custody at 11:48 p.m., the police officers noted in arrest reports. The man was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked in at 12:33 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, on a public intoxication charge, according to arrest reports.
Mockingbird Lane Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police officers reported stopping a Medina, Texas man at 11:54 p.m. Dec. 7, 2022, on Mockingbird Lane for a violation.
While talking to the driver, the officer noted the 44-year-old to show signs of intoxication. The Medina, Texas man allegedly admitted he’d been drinking. The officer had him step out of the Toyota Tacoma and walk in front of the police vehicle. As he did, the policeman reported the Medina man was unsteady on his feet and detected an alcoholic beverage odor emitting from the man’s breath. The officer claimed multiple clues of intoxication were observed in the man during standard field sobriety tests.
The man was taken into custody and the pickup was impounded. The 44-year-old agreed to provide a blood sample for analysis of potential intoxicants in his system. The blood specimen was taken at Sulphur Springs hospital. The Medina man was then transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked in at 1:52 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, on a Class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge, according to arrest reports.
FM 2285 Arrest
At 2:41 a.m. Dec. 8, 2022, Sulphur Springs Police reported contacting a 22-year-old Sulphur Springs man on FM 2285. The officers reported smelling a strong odor of an intoxicating beverage emitting from him. The man also was alleged to have slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.
Determining the man was in a public place, the south boat ramp, and while intoxicated to the point he was a potential danger to himself and others, the 22-year-old was taken into custody at 3:11 a.m. Thursday. He was transported to the county jail and booked in at 3:59 a.m. Dec. 8, 2022, on the Class C misdemeanor public intoxication charge, officers wrote in arrest reports.
Gilmer Street Arrest
A SSPD officer conducted a traffic stop on a Chrysler Pacifica at 8:40 p.m. Dec. 6, 2022, on Gilmer Street. A records check using the driver’s identifying information showed the 26-year-old Quitman resident to be wanted by Wood County authorities. After confirming the warrant is active, police took the woman into custody, according to arrest reports.
The Quitman woman was booked into Hopkins County jail at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday, on the Wood County driving while intoxicated-second offense, release of surety charge. Bond was recommended to be set at $20,000 on the charge.
Helm Lane Arrest
Officers reported contacting a 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man outside of a Helm Lane apartment complex, walking in a public place with an alcoholic beverage in his hand at 3:44 p.m. Dec. 6, 2022. While talking to him, officers detected an alcoholic beverage odor on him, and noted he had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Field sobriety tests were administered, according to police reports.
Officers determined the Sulphur Springs man was intoxicated in a public place (not his residence) and took him into custody at 4:06 p.m. Dec. 6. He was booked into the county jail at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday for public intoxication, according to arrest reports.
I-30 West Arrest
HCSO deputies contacted a 19-year-old Mount Pleasant man on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 136 at 8:03 p.m. Dec. 4, 2022. The teen was alleged to have been consuming alcohol while driving a Chevrolet pickup involved in a single-vehicle crash. The Mount Pleasant teen admitted to the deputy that he had been consuming alcohol, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
The teen was taken into custody at 8:29 p.m. Sunday and the truck was towed from the location. Deputies transported the young man to jail, where he was booked in at 9:05 p.m. on a charge of minor (under 21) driving under the influence, according to arrest reports.
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Paris District Road Report for December 12, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 12, 2022. 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 for this construction project.
The southbound lanes for SH 91 are closed at the US 75 underpass for crews to complete construction on the new southbound US 75 overpass as well as complete storm drainage work. Motorists traveling southbound on SH 91 will be detoured along the northbound US 75 frontage road to Taylor Street where they will make a left on Taylor Street and another left on the southbound frontage road. The roadway is expected to reopen to traffic on Dec. 23, weather permitting.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop condition. Traffic on the frontage roads is asked to pay attention to the advanced warning signs and new stop signs, and approach the intersection prepared for a stop there.
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 West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route. Mainlane traffic has been switched to the new concrete section between Lamberth Street and SH 56. The Lamberth Street intersection on the west side of FM 1417 is currently closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Lamberth Street is asked to use Taylor Street and Little Lane as a detour route. The Lamberth Street closure is expected to last three weeks.
Roland Road at the South Branch of Big Mineral Creek is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches. During the closure, traffic is requested to use either US 377 or County Line Road as a detour.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for 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: in Whitesboro from Randy Street to Walnut Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to construct sidewalks and curb ramps. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
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.
FM 1753, Grayson County: from FM 120 to FM 1897. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and overlay the roadway.
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 daytime lane closures while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
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 Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
US 69, Grayson County: from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 120, Grayson County: from US 69 to Carpenter’s Bluff Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 120, Grayson County: in Denison from Spring Valley Drive to US 75. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
Spur 503, Grayson County: from US 75 to SH 91. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
US 75, Grayson County: in Sherman from Loy Lake Road to US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: from SH 289 to US 377. 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.
SH 56, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to US 69. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling and blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
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 flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers build the new SH 34 bridge over the future Lake Ralph Hall as well as the approaches to the bridge.
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 County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 100, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 2216. 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 409, Fannin County: from FM 2029 to FM 100. 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 2029, Fannin County: from FM 1396 to FM 273. 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.
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.
FM 1536, Hopkins County: from SH 19 to FM 71. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews place pavement markings on the roadway.
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 closures while crews resurface the roadway.
FM 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
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.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the North Loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures, perform bridge maintenance, make crossover closures, and place bonded concrete surfacing.
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.
CR 3440, Delta County: at Jennings Creek. Watch for road closure while crews replace the existing bridge.
CR 15100, Lamar County: at a Branch of Cuthand Creek. Be aware that the road is closed while crews replace the existing bridge.
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.
FM 411, FM 1159, FM 1699, FM 2283, US 82 and US 37, Red River County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
FM 1499, FM 906, FM 2820, FM 79, FM 1510, US 271 North, and FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
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 bridge. The contractor has removed the existing CR 2132 bridge. The proposed drill shafts, abutments and west bridge deck have been constructed. The bridge deck curing is in progress and the contractor is waiting to start the roadway flex base. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 224, Hunt County: The contractor has placed barricades and warning signs along with the detour route. The contractor has poured the abutments and caps. Grading and placing stone rip rap is underway. Beams have been set and the contractor has begun pouring the bridge deck. Please be aware of this construction, detour route and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor worked on laying profile tracks and RPMs and placing the final SETs on the driveway culverts. The contractor performed hand work on the SH 19 intersection. The contractor is cleaning up the area and working on signage items. 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 will be milling and overlaying the SH 276 and SH 34 intersection from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Dec. 11-12. The contractor plans to place permanent stripe on SH 34 on Dec. 15 during the day. Work has begun on the project sidewalks and signals. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 38 & I-30 Bridges: The contractor completed tying in the on-top joint repairs on the east bound side of I-30. They have moved to the west bound side and completed the 1st abutment. The contractor also worked underneath on riprap and vertical repairs. Pending weather conditions, the contractor plans to move back onto I-30 mainlanes to continue pavement joint repairs. The contractor reached FM 38 and installed 42-inch flexible delineators on the mow strip and completed several punch list items.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor will continue signal work at SH 66 at FM 1570, and SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor will be partially removing islands and extending box culverts at SH 34 and FM 1570.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Hunt County crews swept SH 276 and overlayed US 69. Rains County crews will be addressing potholes at various locations. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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