Rep. Slaton Files Legislation To Prevent Manufacture, Selling of Vehicles With Remote Kill Switches in Texas
Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2, in a Dec. 19, 2022 press release, announced the filing of legislation to stop the implementation of remote kill switches in personally owned vehicles.
According to the release, House Bill 1031, if passed, would outlaw the manufacture or sale of vehicles with remote kill-switches that can be activated by the manufacturer or the government, or the installation of such a device in personal vehicles, in the State of Texas.
In the press release, Representative Slaton issued the following statement:
“The idea that the federal government or an international mega-corporation would have the ability to decide when, where and if private citizens can operate their own personal vehicles is not only preposterous, but it is deeply antithetical to the principals of a free country. We all saw the incredible encroachments on individual liberty during COVID. God forbid something like that occurs again, and the government or leftists corporations have the power to remotely shut-down your personal car, and prevent you from traveling. And in an age of cancel-culture, woke-ism, and social-credit scores, this kind of power is just one more step in the direction of an Orwellian future for America.”
The bill, according to Slaton, would help nullify any current or future federal requirements that personal vehicles be equipped with technology that could remotely shut down or disable the vehicle.
“I am grateful for the work that Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom and their Executive Director, Terri Hall, have done on this bill and this issue as a whole. The surveillance-state and their corporate cohorts are bent on making everything that we do trackable and regulated, and we must get ahead of it. The freedom to travel within our own country is incredibly important, and steps must be taken now to ensure it is preserved,” Rep. Slaton concluded.
House Bill 1031 doesn’t apply to an ignition interlock device required for individuals convicted of drunk driving offense. HB 1031 would, however, make it a state jail felony offense to manufacture, distribute (sell) or possess with intent to distribute any application or device with technology capable of being activated by the manufacturer or a governmental entity, including US, state and local government entities (which would include law enforcement officials) or of being installed on a light truck or passenger car in Texas beginning Sept. 1, 2023. Certain occupational licenses would also be revoked for those caught with the devices.
As worded, it seems an app or technology on a personal vehicle could not be accessed by law enforcement or car manufacturer to locate and shut down the vehicle if it was stolen.
According to Slaton’s office, the bill would not effect vehicles that already have this technology included, nor does it have any effect on vehicles sold outside the state or passing through the state.
“We are not prohibiting the ownership of a vehicle with this tech, just the manufacture or sale of such a vehicle in Texas,” according to Andrew J. McVeigh V, Slaton’s Chief of Staff.
When asked if the bill would impact discounts insurance companies might offer for vehicles equipped with anti-theft systems, Slaton’s office said while they can’t “speak to current insurance company policies,” Legislators could be asked “in a committee sub” to consider a “prohibition on insurance companies punishing someone for not having something that is illegal under state law.”
Hopkins County Records — Dec. 19, 2022
- David Bryan Tredway II to Marina Guadalupe Medina Ramirez and Jesus Rodriguez Jr.; tract in the Thomas Tobar survey
- Jason Moore, Jimy Don Moore and Tina Marie Moore to Brandon Moore and Kimberly Moore Yosten; tract in the Greenlief Neely
- Brandon Moore, Kimberly Moore Yosten, Terrane William Yosten and Sabrina Ann Baker Moore to Adora Lynn Lockaby and Anthony Wayne Lockaby; tract in the Grenlief Neely survey
- Patsy Ray Gravette who is also known as Patsy Sue Ray to Janice McFarland and Jerry McFarland; tract in the John G. Procello survey
- Mario Carlos to Ernesto Miranda Vidales; tract in the William Clapp survey
- Justin Hill to Tina Kuhel; tract in the JJ Box survey
- Linsey Dennis and Sean Dennis to Timothy Kirk Johnson; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Wiley Wroten to Wiley H. Wroten Jr. trustee, Wroten Living Trust UTA; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Finance of America Structured, Securities Acquisition Trust 2018-SB1 and Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB trustee, to Tyler Thomas Lee Wolf; tract in the George W. Wetmore survey
- James Luther V. Master and Chelsey Meadows to Brett Hyatt; tract in the W Bone survey
- Clyde A. Rilea and Linda G. Rilea to Jeffery Dan Davis and Sandra Darlene Davis
- Kelli Williams and Toby Williams to Alan Screws and Kim Screws; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Eric P. Butschek to Catherine V. Morgn-Butschek
- Kevin S. Brewer, Kimberly M. Brewr, Aaron Denine Malone and Raymond P. Malone to Jarred Pickett; tract in the T. Dorsey
- Cindy Johnson and Jesse Johnson to Jose Olvera; tract in the GC Wetmore survey
- Jake C. Debord and Virginia Carold Debord Staes to KSP Sulphur LLC; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- James Haskell Gill Jr. and Twila Jo Gill to KSP Sulphur LLC; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Bobby Joe Gunter and M. Alice Gunter to Terrie Webb; tract in the Daniel Holbrook survey
- D. Perry Hostetler and Emily L. Hostetler to Paul Bennett; tract in the Lucy Ann Collum survey
- Texas Farm Credit Servics FLCA to Christopher James Fritzwater
- Texas Farm Credit Services FCLA to Diana Marie Gilliam and Melvin Rubin Gilliam Jr.
- Gary Lewis and Rachel Lewis to Ignacia Santes Jimenez; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Kristi Marie Shultz and William Bryan Shultz to Syedan Farms LLC; tract in the Charles Prufer survey
- Kattie Foster and Jeremy Dale Melton to Jill Bridges and Randall Bridges; tract in the Minor Blossom survey
- Exodus Construction, Leap of Feath Enterprises LLC DBA Valencia Omar Construction to Renee Torres; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Kenneth Wayne Crowson and Ruth Ann Crowson to April D. Servin and Martin A. Servin; tract in the AJ Hargrave survey
- Rigo Mejia and Rosario Mejia to Omar Castillo-Alvarez and Gabriela A. Sandoval; tract in the Jasper County School Land
- R. Blackwell to Juan Carlos Lozano; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Charlesie S. Bowers and Patrick F. Bowers to Curtis Aaron Davis Canada and Kasey L. Davis; tract in the Maria Santos Coy survey
- Arthur Bradley McKeel and Patricia McKeel to Andrea Ann Kendall and Jon Christopher Kendall; tract in the Tobe Ford survey
- Jason P. Lacomfora and Jennifer Jill Lacomfora to Don Sapugh and Jill Sapaugh; tract in the LP Dikes survey
- Craig Williams and Jackie Williams to John Wilbur and Stacie Wilbur; tract in the John Jordan survey
- Tabor Ventures LLC to Luis Alberto Reyes; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Juana Jennings and Everett Jennings to Everett Jennings No. 3 LLC; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Sharon A. Ricks to Andrew Pickles; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Richie White to Lonette D. Copeland White; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Dean Edward Falls Estate, Partners in Care Trust Company-Ancillary Administrator, to Wood Investment Group LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Everett Jenings No. 3 LLC to Ryan Sneller; tract in the Honeysuckle Creek Estates
- Candace Espinosa and Sean Espinosa to Lisa M. Stroud; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Timothy M. Kelty Trustee for the Timothy M. Kelty 2020 Trust, to EXA Real Estate LLC; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Virginia Sue Porter to Kelli Geraci and Troy Geraci; tract in the JC Tabor survey
- Patsy Jean McGary to Terrel Shain McGary; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Annette Murillo and Edder Sinoe Murillo Virgen to Annette Murillo and Edder Sinoe Murillo Virgen, co-trustees for the Murillo Family Trust, and Ivan Murillo Virgen; tract in the John Norris survey
- Holley Dennis and Michael Grady Dennis to James Cody Dennis; tract in the Elizabeth Mitchell survey
- Geraldine Stubblefield, who is the same person as Jerry Stubblefield, to Bryan Oyler; tract in the Lofton Vess survey
- TTTT Limited to Cord Burnett; tract in the Country Club Estates
- Deborah Leigh Burkham to Grancine Marie Lynch, Richard Wayne Lynch, Alison Jeanne Osborn and Bryan Edward Osborn; tract in the Francis Hopkins survey
- Don Petty and Jearline Petty to Shelby Brown and Thomas Brown; tract in the A. Fitzgerald survey
- Shannon Carpenter to William Chadwick Duty; tract in the George C. Wetmore survey
- Billie M. Phillips to Anna B. Pettit; tract in the Thomas B. Garrett survey
- Kathy Wilhite to Don Alan Sides and Kristin K. Wondra; tract in the AB Hudson survey
- Vicky Chambliss France to Michael Shane Gilbert; tract in the W. Finley survey
- William L. Goggans Jr. Estate, Martha Johnson independent executor, to Shirley Anne Gardina Goggans
- Benjamin Thomas Pegues and Jessica Pegues to Angela Grace Pegues and Benjamin Blayke Pegues; tract in the John G. Procello survey
- Cecil Wayne Rich Jr. to Makayla Rayanne McKinney, Hebert James Rich, Marcus Lee Rich and Michael Wayne Rich; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Sunbird Poultry Inc. to Kimthoa Thi Pham and Hoang Tan Vo; tract in the Joseph Kimbell survey
- Debra Ann Bohannon to Kristy J. Moseley; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Joe Tom Braden Estate, Roy King independent executor to Kenneth Wayne Youngblood; tract in the B. Jordan survey
- Alan Screws and Kmi Screws to Brad Busby and Kinde Busby; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Sharon Martin and Wilson Martin to Katrina Spinato; tract in the James Riggs survey
- Paulino Reyes to Arnoldo Romero Otiz; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Lloyd Nowlin and Sandra Nowlin to Spears Enterprises; tract in the Sarah H. Norris survey
- Sharon IK. Ailes agent, John H. Heilman to Lloyd Nowlin and Sandra Nowlin; tract in the Sarah H. Norris survey
- Kevin Mohl and Shari Mohl to Everett Jennigns; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Sherry Hill and Troy Hill to Reece Caddell; tract in the James Webb
- Amanda Cunningham Gonzalez, who is in fact Amanda Cunningham Gonzalez Martin, and Brian Chadwick Martin who is also known as Chad Martin, to Juan Carlos Campo and Sandra E. Campos; tract in the Elisha Simmons survey
- Christopher Baker Davis Jr. and Katherine W. Davis to Glenna Christine Brice and Rickey Shane Brice; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Brittan Blount and Kennady Blount to Shana Suzanne Green and Timothy Lee Green; tract in the Jasper County School Land survey
- Kason Childress independently and as agent, Kris Childress and Lisa Childress to Andrew Clifton Riley and Darla Jean Riley; tract in the Thomas Norris survey
- Regina Dykes to Texas Resources Acquisitions LLC
- C. Threadgill to Damian Edmunson; tract in the Green Weaver survey
- Damian Edmundson to Joseph Nickerson and Stephanie Nickerson; tract in the Green WEaver survey
- Abel Austin and Jessica Austin to Christopher S. Penny and Jeana M. Penny; tract in the James S. Johnson survey
- Christohper Penny and Jeana M. Penny to Abel Austin and Jessica R. Austin; tract in the James S. Johnson survey
- Christopher Penny and Jeana M. Penny to Jeffrey W. Stevens and Robin Ann Stevens; tract in the James S. Johnson survey
- Alton Nelson and Teresa Nelson to Brad Busby and Nathan Crouch; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Full Gospel Pentecostal Outreach Church to Bent Investments LLC
- Craig Harris and Sharon Harris to Jason Friddle, Matthew Thomas Harris, Monica Harris Lane and Steven Sappelt; tract in the S. Coy survey
- Blanca E. Hopkins to Rockin Rentals LLC; tract in the Green Weaver survey
- Rhonda Gail Keller to Christopher Eugene Keller; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Quatro Properties LLC to Fernanda Lomas Lopez and Pascual Alvarado Obregon; tract in the MJ McGee survey
Meal A Day Menu And Senior Citizens Center Calendar for Dec. 19-23, 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. 19-23, 2022 includes:
- MONDAY, Dec. 19 — Sloppy Jo Sandwiches, Ranch Style Beans and Potatoes
- TUESDAY, Dec. 20 — Chicken Pot Pie, Sweet Potatoes and Pickled Beets
- WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21 — Chicken Nuggets With Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll
- THURSDAY, Dec. 22 — Beef Spaghetti, Okra & Tomatoes, and Garlic Toast
- FRIDAY, Dec. 23 — Chicken & Dressing Casserole, Broccoli and Corn
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.
Wildcat Basketball Falls on Friday, Hosts Again Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 20 has the Wildcats at home for their third-straight contest.
Tuesday Gameday this week has Sulphur Springs playing in their final non-district contest prior to the new year.
- (Note: men’s basketball plays in a holiday invitational tournament starting the day after Christmas next week)
Coach Brandon Shaver and his team host Bullard on Tuesday, Dec. 20 looking to rebound from their loss on Friday at home.
Men’s basketball did not have the game they envisioned for themselves on Friday, Dec. 16 when they hosted Nacogdoches, falling to the Golden Dragons 48-46 at home.
Tight after one quarter, both teams struggled to make shots early on.
That changed in a big way in the second when Nacogdoches started nailing buckets, going on a run that saw them sprint past the Wildcats and leading at the half, 36-28.
While scoring did improve for Sulphur Springs (the Wildcats got a paltry four points in the second), the Golden Dragons stayed a step ahead of them as they went on to close out a nail-biting victory, 48-46.
Men’s basketball had a chance to tie it up late, potentially sending Friday’s game to overtime, but a late turnover committed by the Wildcats as the clock wound down iced the win for Nacogdoches on Friday, Dec. 16.
Kordrick Turner scored 16 in the loss, followed closely by Branson Lynn at 13.
Parker Whisenhunt and Theo Mckelvy scored eight and seven, respectively; and DJ Wilkerson got a field goal to round out scoring for the Wildcats.
Friday’s loss at home is the fourth on the season for men’s basketball, now 14-4 on the season.
They play in their final regular season game of 2022 on Tuesday when they host Bullard.
That game tips off in the SSHS Main Gym on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 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.
Worm Castings Can Be A Game Changer For Indoor Plant Growth, Production
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
We’ve all heard about the benefits of using worm castings (much more refined than saying worm poop!) in our gardens. Well, that should go double for indoor plants. Actually, worm castings can be a game-changer for growth and production.
Similar to animal manure, worm castings provide bacteria and nutrients (a lot of them!) to your indoor plants, they can actually be considered a superfood! Many buy worm castings, while others make their own corm composter, or else buy one. With my schedule, I just find an individual who sells them!
Worm castings contain an almost endless listing of nutrients. You can start with a mixture of animal bacteria, compost, enzymes, plant nutrients, and remnants of plant matter, including over 50% more broken down leaves and plant matter than regular topsoil. On top of that, they contain several plant-essential minerals like nitrates, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium. Then, there’s the borax, carbon, zinc, manganese, copper, cobalt, iron, and nitrogen.
One of the more interesting aspects of worm castings is that with all these ingredients they won’t burn the plants with too much of any one or group of the ingredients, particularly nitrogen, as it’s in a slow-release form. The castings are covered with a worm secreted mucus that prevents a fast nutrient release.
And the benefits just keep coming. Soil, when mixed with worm castings enables the soil mixture to hold on to moisture while resisting erosion and compaction. So, you spend less time watering and worrying about the possibility of excess water induced root rot. Worm castings even offer a resistance to chewing insects such as aphids, and other hard-shelled plant bugs by dissolving their exoskeletons
How much to use? Try ¼ cup of castings for every 6-inch diameter of your container. Unlike chemical fertilizers, a little extra won’t hurt.
SSHS Lady Cats Cross Country Team Recognized
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees during the regular December school board meeting recognized the Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats Cross Country Team, including coaches, for the runners’ accomplishments in State UIL competition this semester.
First, SSISD Board President Craig Roberts recognized Head Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks and Coaches Adriana Brena, Bryan Jones, Sal Mejia and Carlos Ramirez, then had Hicks introduce the Lady Cats Cross Country Team, recognizing the athletes who made school history by not only qualifying for the State Cross Country meet, but concluded the 2022 season 15th overall in the 4A UIL State Cross Country Championship, held at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock Nov. 4.
The SSHS Lady Cats Cross Country Team started out the year in second place at Hallsville, won the home meet (which twill be hosted again next year), second in Arlington at an invitational. The team was the District champion, and in District 4A-Region 2 competition finished third overall in the top four teams to qualify for state. At state, the school finished 15th overall as a team.
Individually, at the District CX Meet Haylee Schultz placed 1st and Edith Martinez 2nd, with Jolea Moore 5th and Laney Hurst 6th, earning each All-District recognition. At region, Schultz finished 12th overall, earning All-Region recognition. Laney Hurst earned Academic All-State honors.
“We have got a lot of young talent here,” Coach Hicks said. “This is one of the best girls team you’re going to find. You couldn’t pick nine girls and have any better character and people to be around. They push each other to be better.”
Coach Hicks noted the Lady Cats have a lot of young talent, with only one senior, and mostly lower classmen on the team.
Freshman McKenzie Buckland ran as part of the Lady Cats Cross Country team, but “got a little bit dinged up” at the end of the year, ending up in a walking boot.
“She did a great job, was always there being consistent, being a great teammate. We love the future that she has and the way she conducts herself,” Hicks said of Buckland.
Jaicee Jasmer, Hicks said, is “very talented” and will be attempting a run at the state individually in track in pole vault.
“She’s an excellent pole vaulter but in the fall she comes and runs cross country. Last year, she just appeared in the summer and she is phenomenal. This year, she’s had her ups and downs with some injuries, non-running-related injuries. But she’s done a phenomenal job and really came through for us huge at the regional meet, being our fifth runner. Without her, there’s a good chance we wouldn’t have qualified,” Hicks said of Jasmer, who was the Lady Cats’ fourth fastest runner at state.
Senior Laney Hurst has had some ups and downs in her cross country career at SSHS, but came back this year with a goal. Who was the Lady Cats’ third fastest runner at state.
SSISD Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts and cross country runner McKenzie Buckland 
SSISD Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts, and cross country runners McKenzie Buckland and Jaicee Jasmer 
Cross country runner Laney Hurst, SSISD Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts, and cross country runners McKenzie Buckland and Jaicee Jasmer
“She was a great leader for our team both through action and through work. She was always that steady; you knew what you were going to get out of Laney every single week and it was huge for the younger girls to have someone to watch and to emulate. We’re going to miss Laney for sure, but we’ve got a track season ahead of us, so we’ve still go ta little bit to go,” Hicks said of the lone senior on the team.
Hicks described sophomore Edith Martinez as “a diamond in the rough.” This summer she showed up, noting her soccer coach wanted her to run cross country. By the second practice she was running right behind their two fastest runners. She was the second fastest runner on the Lady Cats team at state.
“You’ve really done a great job as a sophomore, just really bought in, just did everything the right way, just an unbelievable person. I’m just very, very excited she showed up at just hte right time for us. The Lord had favor on us with Edith showing up,” Hicks said of Martinez.
Jolea Moore was also part of the Lady Cats Cross Country team during the 2022 season, and finished fourth among Lady Cats runners at state.
“Jolea is our immensely talented freshman. We’ve known Jolea through middle school cross country. She came out doing winter races when she was in the 7th grade. She continued to do that. She’s very, very humble about it. She’s very successful, but is able to maintain this humbleness, this person that you wanted to be around. She gelled seamlessly with the team and Jolea did a great job as a freshman,” Hicks said.
Both Martinez and Moore would have qualified for state individual, even if the Lady Cats Cross Country Team hadn’t advanced to state.
Cross country runner Edith Martinez, SSISD Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts, and cross country runners McKenzie Buckland, Jaicee Jasmer and Laney Hurst 
SSISD Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts and cross country runners McKenzie Buckland, Jaicee Jasmer, Laney Hurst, Edith Martinez and Jolea Moore 
SSISD Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts and cross country runners Dylan McKinney, Jaicee Jasmer, Laney Hurst, Edith Martinez and Jolea Moore
Freshman Dylan McKinney joined the Lady Cats CX team in an effort to improve her track performance in the spring semester. Not only did McKinney compete at state as part of the Lady Cats Cross Country Team, she also was part of the state-ranked Wildcat Marching Band, Hicks noted.
Junior Haylee Schultz has been the team’s top runner for the last three years, finishing first among Lady Cats at state, and 85th overall at state.
“She did not disappoint this year as well. She had one little hiccup at our home meet, where a couple of her teammates beat her. It drove her and motivated her; after that, it was on! Sometimes it takes that. She’s done a great job all summer, all year, and to really lead by word and example. She is our leader, the person everyone looks to. Haylee has been with us through thick and thin,” Hicks said of Schultz.
Freshman Abby Williams, in addition cross country, also was a member of the Wildcat Marching Band that placed in the top 10 at state. About 2 days before the district meet, Williams dropped a base drum on her foot, putting her in a boot at district. Luckily, McKinney and Jasmine Yanez were able to step up and fill in for the two in “boots” due to injuries at the time of competitions. Williams was cleared medically just in time to run at the state meet, where she finished fifth among Lady Cat runners.
Jasmine Yanez was the JV leader all year and stepped in when the varsity runners were sidelined in boots due to injuries.
“We had to have someone come in and do it at the regional race and she’d done it before because she was actually a varsity runner last year. She’s also a member off the Wildcat Band. So, success was kind of a motto with these girls. I am very proud of jasmine and the way she fought. She was on varsity last year and she’s worked and worked and worked, and earned that spot back at the end of the year at regionals. I’m very proud of her, of the team,” Hicks said of Yanez.
Cross country runner Haylee Schultz, SSISD Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts, and cross country runners McKenzie Buckland, Jaicee Jasmer, and Laney Hurst 
SSISD Board Trustee Robert Cody, cross country runner Abby Williams, Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts, and cross country runners McKenzie Buckland, Jaicee Jasmer, Laney Hurst and Edith Martinez 
Cross country runner Jasmin Yanez, SSISD Board of Trustees President Craig Roberts, and cross country runners McKenzie Buckland, Jaicee Jasmer, Laney Hurst and Edith Martinez
Man Accused Of Smashing Golf Club, Pumpkin Against Vehicle His Wife Occupied
A 32-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused Friday of smashing a golf club and a pumpkin against the vehicle his wife was in during a domestic disturbance.
Sulphur Springs Police Officers Zach Davis and Steven Lail responded around 6:45 p.m. Dec. 16 in the 1000 block of South Davis Street to a complaint of an active domestic disturbance. The female resident was reported to be locked in her vehicle but her husband was alleged to have just broken out the window; the woman was reported to be bleeding. While police were responding, dispatchers received additional information that the husband had returned inside the home, where a 4-year-old child was located.
When officers arrived, they attempted to contact the male resident. The front door was opened by the 4-year-old, however, not the adult male. The child was passed to the mother, then officers entered the residence. The male resident was detained in handcuffs shortly thereafter. He was placed into a patrol vehicle as police continued investigating the incident, police noted in arrest reports.
The were told the 32-year-old man had begun cussing and smashing a golf club and pumpkin against the vehicle his wife had gotten into during the disturbance, in an attempt to get in to her. She was believed to have been cut on the head by glass which had fallen into her hair when the vehicle window was shattered. Although the Sulphur Springs man did not directly assault his wife, she was placed in fear of serious bodily injury. Thus, the 32-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested at 7:15 p.m. Friday and transported to jail on a deadly conduct charge, Davis noted in arrest reports.
The man remained in the county jail Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, on the Class A misdemeanor charge, according to jail reports.
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If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
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If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Paris District Road Report for December 19, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 19, 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. 22, 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.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Work is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2023, on the safety improvement project to lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right turn lanes. Motorists should expect occasional daytime lane closures while crews perform the work to widen the roadway.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Work is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2023, on the rehabilitation project to remove and replace the sidewalks and parking areas along the square. The contractor will work on one side at a time, with work beginning on the north side initially. During construction, the front entrances to the buildings will be temporarily closed and customers are asked to enter from the rear entrances. Occasional road closures will be required with a detour route in place to guide motorists around the project. The detour route will guide traffic along Union Street, Thode Street, and Collinsville Street to get around the project.
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.
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: in Van Alstyne from SH 5 to Main Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
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 1553, Fannin County: from SH 78 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews clean up storm debris. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 121, Fannin County: from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade perform bridge maintenance. 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. Beams have been set and the contractor has begun pouring the bridge deck. The contractor worked on removing access road and rebuilding slopes the first part of the week. No work on project the rest of the week due to weather and too wet conditions. Work will resume next week, weather permitting with road work beginning after the holidays. 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 safety end treatments 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 soon. The contractor plans to place permanent stripe on SH 34 after the milling operation is complete along with signal and signing work. Work has begun on the project sidewalks. 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 eastbound side of I-30. The contractor has been repairing pavement joint headers and has completed the westbound, west abutment, and will be completing the westbound, east abutment. Then they will switch back to the eastbound side to repair three additional joints.
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. 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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3 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least 3 people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants over the past week, according to sheriff’s reports.
(HCSO 2020 jail photo)
Rowdy Lee Hargett was transferred by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Phillip Ryan from Jordan Unit of Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Pampa, Texas at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 13, 2022, to Hopkins County jail. The 29-year-old was booked into Hopkins County jail at 4:44 p.m. Dec. 13, 2022, on two warrants first-degree felony aggravated sexual assault of a child warrants. The offenses are alleged to have occurred on or about Sept. 17, 2017. Hargett’s bonds were recommended to be set at $100,000 per charge, according to arrest reports.
HCSO Deputies Ryan Reed and Justin Wilkerson located Trey James Roberson, a man wanted on two Denton County charges, at a County Road 1151 residence Dec. 13 and took him into custody at 9:09 p.m. The 38-year-old man shown to reside in Oak Point/Denton area was booked into Hopkins County jail later that night on the outstanding Denton County warrants for failure to appear on a burglary of a habitation charge and a insufficient bond on a third or more driving while intoxicated charge, according to arrest reports. The FTA and bond offenses are alleged to have occurred on Nov. 14, 2022, deputies noted in arrest reports.
Roberson remained in the county jail Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, held without bond on both felony charges, according to jail reports.
HCSO Deputy Frank Tiemann took Perfecto Cumpian Jr. into custody at 8 a.m. Dec. 14, 2022, at Maverick County jail in Eagle Pass, Texas. He transported the 47-year-old Troup man to Hopkins County jail. Cumpian was booked in at 4:14 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant for bond forfeiture on a May 14, 2022 possession of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance charge. He was indicted in August 2022 for the offense.
Cumpian remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in lieu of the new $20,000 bond set on the felony controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
1 Jailed On Misdemeanor, 1 On Felony DWI Charge
Local officials arrested a man on a misdemeanor drunk driving charge and a woman on a felony DWI charge, in less than 24 hours in Hopkins County.
I-30 Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, near mile marker 126 on Interstate 30 for a traffic violation. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley responded to assist deputies with a driving while intoxicated investigation at the roadside. The driver, identified as Latosha Nicole Burdette of Texarkana, was found to be intoxicated, the trooper wrote in arrest reports.
Sorley reported finding in the truck a Clonazepam pill bottle containing three kinds of prescription medications:
- Clonazepam, medication used to prevent and treat seizures, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, and the movement disorder akathisia;
- Hydrocodone, a narcotic analgesics used to treat moderate to severe pain and as a cough suppressant; and
- Carisoprodol, an FDA-approved drug indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
The 43-year-old Texarkana woman allegedly told officers she usually has seizures, so they transported Burdette to the hospital, where she was checked for a potential seizure. Upon release from the hospital, Burdette agreed to have a blood sample taken for analysis for intoxicants. The woman was then transported to the county jail, where she was booked in at 10:24 p.m. Dec. 14, 2022 on a driving while intoxicated-third or more offense charge.
Burdette remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, on the third-degree felony DWI charge, according to jail reports.
FM 3236 Arrest
HCSO Deputies Justin Wilkerson, Ryan Reed and Brennan Murray, and Sgt. Scott Davis responded to a vehicle crash in which a vehicle reportedly struck a power pole on FM 3236 at 12:19 a.m. Dec. 14, 2022; the air bags in the vehicle were reported to have deployed.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 27-year-old man identified in reports as the driver of the Chevrolet Silverado involved in the crash. The Mount Pleasant man reportedly showed signs of intoxication, including speaking as if his tongue was swollen and causing his speech to be slurred. He was also alleged, in arrest reports, to be unsteady on his feet and to have a strong alcohol beverage odor emitting from him.
Deputies asked the man to participate in standard field sobriety tests. When the 27-year-old refused, he was placed into custody and asked to submit to a blood tests; he refused that as well, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
While inventorying the man’s truck for impound, an open container of an alcoholic beverage was reported to have been found in the truck. The vehicle was towed and the Mount Pleasant man was transported to the jail. A deputy completed an application for a blood search warrant, which he was granted requiring a blood draw. The man was transported to the hospital, where two blood samples were taken for analysis at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday. The man was then transported back to the county jail, where he was booked in at 3:15 a.m. Dec. 14, on a Class B misdemeanor DWI with an open container charge, Wilkerson noted in arrest reports.
