Mississippi Woman Arrested For Having Suspected MDMA Pills
A 27-year-old Jackson, Mississippi woman was arrested for having suspected MDMA pills, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Elijah Fite and Dan Turrentine, and Sgt. Richard Greer reported stopping a red Kia at 12:34 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2022, for a minor traffic infraction on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 142. Upon contact with the two occupants, Fite reported smelling a marijuana odor emitting from the vehicle. The driver reportedly admitted to smoking marijuana inside the vehicle.
Deputies had the pair step outside of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded two pills in a bag inside of a purse. Based on training, a contents were believed to be suspected MDMA pills. One firearm was found in the woman’s purse. The woman admitted there was another firearm in the trunk. Deputies secured the suspected MDMA pills and both firearms to a patrol vehicle and detained both occupants. The woman claimed both guns but claimed the Ecstasy (street name for MDMA) belonged to a relative.
Marcandice Justavea Gant was taken into custody at 1:14 p.m. May 30, 2022, and transported to Hopkins County jail where she was booked in on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance charge for having the suspected MDMA pills and unlawful possession of a firearm. The 27-year-old Jackson, Mississippi woman remained in Hopkins County jail. Bond was set at $5,000 on the felony controlled substance charge and $1,000 on the Class A misdemeanor weapon charge, according to jail 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.
Hospital District Board Members Take Oath, Elect Officers
New EMS Station, District HQ On Track For October Completion
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors newly reelected members took the oath of office and elected officers from among the board. The board also received an update that the new EMS station and district headquarters is currently on track for an October completion, considered HCHD employee insurance carrier and received a brief update on hospital operations from the administrator.
Board Composition
The oath of office was administered to Kerry Law and Joe Bob Burgin. The incumbents were the only two individuals to file candidacy for the two seats on the hospital district board at the close of the filing period, thus, HCHD Board of Directors was able to cancel the May 7 election. After reciting the oath of office, Law and Burgin then signed the requisite paperwork as well.
“It’s a distinct honor and privilege to serve as president of this wonderful board, but it would not hurt my feelings at all if I’m not reelected as president,” Kerry Law told the board when calling for nominations for the three officer positions on the board.
Burgin quickly made a motion for Law to remain president, Chris Brown to continue serving as vice president and Dr. David Black to continue as secretary of HCHD Board of Directors. Board member Kristi Shultz made a motion to cease nominations. Eimy Medina seconded the motions. The board voted to keeping the board officers the same as recommended by Burgin.
The officers’ oath was taken by both Law and Dr. Black. Brown was not at the May 24, 2022 HCHD Board meeting. He will be administered the officer’s oath at a future meeting.
Insurance
Monica Blakeley with HUB International, an insurance brokerage that provides employee benefits, business, and personal insurance products and services, reminded the HCHD board transitions over the last year from United Health, which came in higher, to Cigna for medical insurance. There was really no rate adjustment last year, but HCHD was able to keep all three plans offered. Over that time, more was paid out by Cigna in medical claims that HCHD Board put into it. An adjustment is reflected in the quotes provided by Cigna for that.
The broker recommended staying with Cigna as doing so as projected wouldn’t result in any loss of benefits, and should allow employees’ copays to remain the same. With a guaranteed surplus rate adjustment for renewal and other adjustments, that would cut the renewal to half the original amount, with no increase to dental and voluntary benefits, and vision and life and disability are under rate guarantee.
HCHD CEO Brent Smith noted the proposals are the exact plans offered since the change to Cigna.
Law asked what HCHD employees say about their insurance.
Smith said he rarely hears any complaints about the plan. The new employees acquired from other agencies indicated HCHD’s plan is a better plan, one of the draws for paramedics and EMTs. It has been a good EMS staff recruitment and retention tool.
Angie Waller noted a few employees had complained about the hassled of having to make a change well into the year.
Smith said when the change was made, it took Cigna a little bit of time to catch up on some things. He noted that a few were charged a higher deductible for prescriptions. The issue was addressed to Cigna, and Cigna sent check reimbursing those employees who’d already paid that amount out of pocket.
“They made things right. I’ve been very happy with the program,” Smith said.
Smith noted that looking at the last three years, the plan utilizations should be on or pretty close to being on trend, because claims weren’t as high.
The board voted to renew medical insurance as recommended. Burgin noted that the board would have to reevaluate if the amounts keep going up next year.
Building Update
CEO/EMS Director Brent Smith reported the new EMS station/HCHD headquarters is still on track to be completed in mid-October. However, the steel beams for the apparatus bay have yet to arrive, but are expected in August.
“As far as the interior of the EMS building and administration, it’s really taking shape,” Smith said.
An RFP for landscaping services was slated to be posted at the first of this week, along with a potential for a one-year service agreement for all HCHD landscaping.
He then showed some photos of the building in progress, including a sidewalk that connects to nothing else. He pointed out what appear to be utility fixtures jutting crookedly out of the middle of one section of sidewalk that shouldn’t be there. The locker rooms, toilet and shower rooms, are starting to take shape but had no fixtures or tile work as of the May 24, 2022 meeting. Crews are utilizing what will become the district’s storage area to house some supplies on site and keep them dry.
The first cement entrance had to be redone because the asphalt did not meet code. So those responsible for the concrete had to redo that to meet City of Sulphur Springs requirements.
“Slowly, but surely it’s getting there. I think if we would have had steel a little bit sooner, not the whole issue with the whole apparatus bay we would probably be close to getting it all done right now,” Smith said.
Other HCHD Information
Smith said Hopkins County EMS is still looking for an accountant. Three were contacted. One declined; the individual wanted a remote job only and did not want to drive to Sulphur Springs for work. One did not show up for the scheduled interview. One was interviewed. Currently, Smith said at the regular May HCHD board meeting, the accounting position remains open.
HCHD’s legal council, Kevin Reed with Reed, Claymon, Meeker and Hargett of Austin, is still trying to find the answer to a legal question posed at a prior HCHD meeting, according to Smith.
“BKD has been conducting the first round of the single auditors for the first round of PRF funding, which was through COVID stimulus stuff. That should be getting wrapped up before too long. KBD is just waiting on just a few items from a couple of facilities,” Smith said.
Waller reported The district had it’s first Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) IGT year six call, which is scheduled to settle on June 3 for $2.3 million. The next call will be Dec. 22, and the last for year 6 and it is expected to be the same.
QIPP is state directed payment program (DPP) which serves as a performance-based initiative to help nursing facilities achieve transformation in the quality of their services through implementation of innovative program-wide improvement processes. Facilities may earn incentive payments for meeting or exceeding certain goals. Improvement is based upon several indices of success, including quality metrics that are collected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. HCHD owns some nursing homes in other counties.
HCHD CEO Brent Smith reported EMS call volumes are still erratic. Overall, HCEMS in 2022 is on average down about 1 transport per day compared to 2021. He attributes the change to the volume of COVID calls last year. Destinations remain on track and are expected to still come in a little under last year’s rates, also due to COVID patient transports last year.
Hopkins County EMS, which served 4 counties, is currently fully staffed. The agency was able to hire 4 paramedics across the course of three weeks. Staffing came from Paris, Titus, McCurtain County and Sherman EMS services. Three fulltime EMTS and four PRN EMTS. Smith said, Hopkins County EMS has three personnel out on FMLA for various reasons. Two paramedics and one EMT also left: one for employment with Allen Fire Department, one with Hopkins County Fire Department and one for employment with Hunt County EMS. Fortunately, HCEMS was able to gain more employees than were lost, putting the department at full staff.
He extended appreciation on behalf of the EMS staff for all of food and other items donated to them by businesses and other entities in town during the recent EMS Appreciation Week.
Medical Director Dr. Smith attended the EMS Best Practice Medical Director Conference in College Station recently, where in addition to individuals he went to medical school with and former colleagues, he also had the opportunity to network with some of the best medical directors in the state. Smith said in his years with HCEMS, the doctor is the first to take part in the conference, in spite of HCEMS/HCHD offering to cover medical expenses for the medical director to attend. He plans to go over all clinical protocols, clean up some things, and ensure HCEMS is following the best practices for care. He said he is very excited by that.
HCEMS’ AmBus is also back in service, after approximately $100,000 in renovations paid for by the state. Smith said the bus did have mechanical issue on its way back from Houston. The rear brakes locked up. The braking system was completely redone, with expenses covered by the state. While there are not a whole lot of obviously things on the outside, looking inside all the wood was taken out and changed to aluminum, which lightened it up some. Bed-liner was sprayed on all exterior compartments to prevent rust in compartments in the future. Shocks were added so personnel won’t have to struggle lifting heavy metal doors to get supplies and equipment out; they’ll stay up now.
“There were a lot of odds and ends that maybe you wouldn’t if you walked through but the guys working on it did notice. It made a big difference. We’re proud to have the asset back and it’s in good shape,” HCHD CEO Brent Smith reported.
The funding was public health funds from Texas Health Services Commission, part of $2 million left over in their fund that had to be spent within 30 days. The money was funneled down for work on the “box.”
The architecture principal director for the Dallas architectural firm was scheduled to be at the May 24, 2022, HCHD Board meeting. However, a meeting he’d been waiting for a scheduling for three months was scheduled that night in Houston. He was required to be at the other meeting. He said he would be glad to come to any other meeting except that one.
Hospital Update
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital CEO Paul Harvey reported volumes have pretty much plateaued, especially on the inpatient side, but May is looking a lot stronger than April. However, the outpatients from March into April were the highest volumes in the hospital’s history on the records they have.
“I think we are going to end this year financially pretty strong, at or above the target NOI budget which is outstanding,” Harvey said. “We’ve been able to manage our expenses very well from a labor stand point. We are one of the few ministries in CHRISTUS that as of next week we will no longer have any contract employees. A lot of that happened during COVID. The prices charged for staff was just outrageous, but what could you do.”
In spite of that, Harvey said CMFHSS has had a low nursing turnover rate, which he attributed to the clinical team and leadership.
Harvey said an in-town bus accident involving a school bus on League Street recently resulted in more than 20 students who were on the school bus being treated, mainly as a precaution. HCEMS teams were on site as well. While the CHRISTUS ER staff was swamped, every child was seen and treated within an hour. Dr. Sherri Barclay came over from Jordan’s Place Pediatrics to assist with the students as well. He said that was an example of our community doing well what it does in times of potential tragedy. Harvey was very pleased with the way everyone worked well together.
Smith noted HCEMS then the next day responded to a second bus crash the next day in Winnsboro, that required similar efforts by local emergency personnel.
The meeting occurred the evening 21 died in Uvalde during the school shooting. That he says serves as a reminder that as a community, we all have to be prepared for unexpected situations.
“I’m just real pleased about the collaboration that occurred and us being able to take care of all of our kids,” Harvey said.
3 Arrested On Felony Warrants
Three people were arrested on felony warrants over the weekend, according to arrest reports.
Jessica Marie Reynolds turned herself in at 3:20 p.m. May 28, 2022, in the sheriff’s office lobby and was escorted into Hopkins County jail by Sgt. Todd Evans. She was booked in at 4:20 p.m. Saturday on a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Bond was set at $30,000 on the charge. The 42-year-old woman remained in Hopkins County jail on the felony controlled substance charge Monday, May 30, 2022, according to jail reports.
Breunta Rhashod Hill turned himself in at 3:27 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office lobby on two warrants. Deputy Richard Brantley escorted the 41-year-old Dallas man into the jail. The 41-year-old man was booked in at 4 p.m. for bond forfeiture on Jan. 10, 2022 possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and felon in possession of a firearm charges.
Hill, who is also known by Brehunta Hill, Brelinta Daniels and Tata Daniels, remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, May 30, 2022. His new bond was set at $60,000 on the controlled substance charge and $50,000 on the firearm charge, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Jordan took John Anthony Gonzalez into custody at 11:30 a.m. May 28, 2022, at the Adult Probation Office on a Rains County warrant. Jordan transported the 21-year-old Wills Point man to jail, where he was booked in at 12:50 p.m. Saturday for violation of probation on a driving while intoxicated, third or more offense charge.
He remained in Hopkins County jail until Sunday, May 29, 2022, on the charge, according to jail reports.
Tennessee Woman Jailed In Hopkins County On Controlled Substance Charge
A 53-year-old Christina, Tennessee woman was jailed in Hopkins County Saturday on a controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported stopping an Infinity M35 at 5:55 p.m. May 28, 2022, on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 114 for an obscured license plate, which was later determined to be fake. The driver, identified as Laura Jean Simpson, agreed to let the officer search her vehicle. Talley found two hypodermic needles containing a liquid that field-tested positive for methamphetamine, the officer alleged in arrest reports.
He took Simpson into custody at 6:17 p.m. and transported to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked in at 7:56 p.m. Saturday on a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. She spent the night in jail and was released Sunday, May 29, 2022. Bond was set at $30,000 on the charge, according to jail 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.
How To Help Pollinators In Your Community
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Natural Resources and Agriculture, Hopkins County, [email protected]
Some people might think you are just lazy, and some others might even call you crazy, but there are ways for you to help promote pollinators in your community. During the process, it will be helpful for you to remember why (both for you and those around you): without pollinators (bees, wasps, butterflies, etc.) plants (including vegetables) cannot produce fruit. From strawberries, tomato, cucumbers and watermelons all require successful pollination for them to bear fruit. It’s the work of many small insects visiting those flowers that make it all happen.
According to Texas AgriLife Extension, there are several ways to help pollinators, such as planting pollinator-friendly gardens, mowing a little less often, using fewer pesticides and supporting research at the university level. If interested in pollinator gardens, consider purchasing seed mixes that are native to the area and come with a plethora of flowers that will bloom year-round.
Although managed bees can receive supplemental food, wild bees rely solely on pollinator-friendly flowers. Often when purchasing plants, specific flowers and mixes will be labeled as pollinator-friendly and will be much preferred and beneficial to the pollinators themselves.
You’ll want to provide big patches of similar flower options, so they can feed more pollinators. Dr. Juliana Rangel, Honey bee lab director at Texas A&M said. “Offer plant diversity too. Different pollens have different types of amino acids and proteins for a diverse diet and proper nutrition.”
She also advises homeowners to consider not mowing as often and avoid using weed killers. The small flowers that pop up in yards, which are often considered weeds to homeowners, are actually good bee forage.
“If pesticides are unavoidable, be aware of your surroundings as much as possible,” she said. “Communicate with your neighbors and let them know you will be spraying, so they can protect their hives, if they have them, as much as possible.”
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – May 23-29, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of May 23-29, 2022 included:
Arrests
- Richard Morgan, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 23, 2022, on Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants for two Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charges, two Driving While License Invalid charges, a Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility charge, and Expired Driver’s License. charge.
- Cota Marks, 31 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 26, 2022, on Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants for two driving while license invalid charges, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Expired Driver’s License, Expired Registration, and Failed to Display Driver’s License.
- Robert Cawthron, 44 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 27, 2022, on a TDCJ Warrant for a Parole Violation, Wood County Warrant- Burglary of a Building & Evading Arrest or Detention, and a Franklin County Warrant for Theft of Material.
- Roy Wade, 53 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 28, 2022, for Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1-B Controlled Substance and a Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant for Running a Stop Sign.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 133 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 25 citations and 48 warnings during this reporting period.
Hopkins County Records – May 29, 2022
Land Deed Transactions
- FOM Capital LLC, Ryan M. Hollingshead to Cheryl Putman; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey.
- Lindsey Colyer known by Lindsey Horne and Micah Colyer to Rebecca Riggs; tract in the MA Bowlin survey.
- Bruce E. Mosley to Irvin Speake and Jeannie Speake; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey.
- Alan Caddell, Brandi Caddell, Kimberly Caddell, Logan Caddell, Melissa Caddell and Reece Caddell to Mike Harvey and Teresa Reynolds; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey.
- Cuba Vaughn and Wayne Vaughn to Penny Renee Alkire; tract in the L Vess survey.
- Kimberly Fay McVay Montgomery to Naomy Velez and Omar Velez; tract in the U. Aiguier survey.
- DFWM LLC, Nancy D. Glasco and Wisenbaker Properties LTD to First Assembly of God Sulphur Springs Texas DBA Hope Family Fellowship of Sulphur Srprings; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey.
- Aaron Offutt and Robtin Offutt to Dorothy Davis.
- John Henry Griffin to Amy Denise Griffin; tract in the Ocela Barb survey.
- John Henry Griffin to Gregory Dale Graham and Jennifer Griffin Graham; tract in the Hiram Baker survey.
- Cheyenne Gold and Patrick Gold to Suzann Parker Gill and Thomas Michael Gill; tract in the J. Y’Barbo survey.
- Billy L. Arnold to Danny W. Evans and Debra J. Evans; tract in the James Ford survey.
- Mr Cooper DBA as Nation Star Mortgage LLC to The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; tract in the MA Boowlin survey.
- Rockin Rentals LLC to Terry Odmo; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Smoketree Holding LLC to Jennifer Seida and Mark Seida; tract in the .John G. Procello survey
- Edward E. Stevens and Linda Kay Stevens to Harold Dean Collins and Ruthie A. Collins; tract in the A. Caro survey.
- High Point Estates also known as James L Masters Estate, Jimmy Masters and Nina Monique Masters, independently and as independent executor, to Britney Maxton and Jake Maxton; tract in the Santos Coy survey.
- Post Rental Properties LLC to Randy Shack and Jamie Shack; tract in the Frances Hopkins survey.
- Laura Robinson and Ronald Lee Robinson AKA Ron Robinson to Laura Robinson and Ronald Lee Robinson; tract in the Helena Nelson survey.
- Kathleen M. Dennis to Kathleen Marie Dennis Living Trust, Kathleen Marie Dennis trustee; tract in the Mason Moseley survey.
- Russell Brian Carpenter and Marcy Shegan to Marcy Ann Shegan; tract in the JE Anderson survey.
- Miguel Fernandez to Amanda Jane Ferandez and Miguel Ferandez; tract in Davis Heights Addition.
- Barbara Potts to Sherry E. Millsap; tract in the M. Ballanova survey.
- Summit Ranch Investments LTD to Andres Medina and Berenice Medina; tract in the GW Downing survey.
- Samuel Correa-Salas to Elizabeth Gandara; tract in the A Caro survey.
- Charles R. Leigh-Manuell and Charlotte R. Leigh-Manuell to Ginger Diane Standridge and Joseph Shea Standridge; tract in the James Webb survey.
- Tommy L. Dickey t Arvis Tanton and Sheila Tanton; tract in the JS Bowen survey.
- Erica Bronwyn Barnett, independent executor for the Jimmy Ellis Estate, to Derek Anderson and Stephanie Anderson survey.
- Charles L. Rogers to Camron H. Child and Clinette M. Chilton; tract in the Daniel McDonald survey.
- Connie Jo Clanton and Craig Clanton to Sohel Khan and Sohni Khan; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey.
- Christian Emmons and Jolanda Emmons to Jose G. Palencia Olvera; tract in the Abner Hall survey.
- Melba L. Vaughan AKA Melba L. Vaughn to Deborah K. Oberlender, David A. Vaughan and Timothy C. Vaughan; tract in the J. Y’Barbo survey.
- Henry Hamilton Clover III to Scott Cooper and Lisa Cooper Skelton; tract in the A
- bYoung survey.
- Shannon Phillips,the same person as Shanon Rabon and Shannon Ryan to Maryanna Clay and Zachary Emeth Clay; tract in the DH Campbell survey.
- Heath Horton, Ruann Horton, Randa Massey, Keith Stroud and Rori Stroud to Jeana Massey and Mark Massey; tract in the E. Melton survey.
- Colby Collin Cameron and Kassdy Paige Camerson to David Banuelos and Nely Villegas Rosales; tracti in Lee-Hi Addition.
- Peggie Ann Weatherley to Jaycie Arledge and Jayden Arlede; tract in the Samuel G. Holder survey.
- Allen Whitehead and Patsy Whitehead to Angie Strawn, Dorsie Allen Whitehead and Patrick Shane Whitehead; tract int he Lucy Ann Cullum survey.
- Betty Taylor to Melissa Danielle Taylor; tract in the MA Bowin survey.
- Elizabeth Dee Allen Estate, Elizabeth Dee Allen Family Trust, Bank of America NA independent executor and trustee to Devin Ryan Sanders Trust, Heather Page Sanders Trust and Sean Allen Sanders Trust, Bank of Amerrica NA and Southside Bank.
- Cynthia Trull and Larry Trull to Brandon Phipps and Jodie Phipps; tract in the M.J. McGee survey.
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Maria Chavez; tract in the South Block.
Applications for Marriage Licenses
The following individuals filed for applications with Hopkins County Clerk’s Office for marriage licenses May 6-27, 2022:
- Jordan Edward Callagher and Anna Lisa Attaway
- Dakota Lane Flud and Madieann Ivy Garbin
- Joe Dale Cohorst and Ginger Deann Crawford
- Nathan Kendall Little and Lydia Marie Turner
- Robert Louis Hutchison and Barbara Evans Yost
- Caleb Wayne Newby and Lacey Nichole Hagan
- Lindy Wayne Shipley and Johna Kathleen Burchfield
- Ely Dennis McQeen and Kalie Rae Vickers
- Brandon Keith Lappin and Kristina Marie Shearer
- Asdrubal J. Castillo Reyna and Janny De La Caridad Lopez
- Caleb Andrew Short and Jacqueline Elena Perez
- Tanner Garret Caraway and Betty Jean Altieri
- Anthony Wayne Stone and Maria Teresa Torres
- Zachary Travis Davis and Kasie Nicole Bell
- Jesse Scott Friddle and Dorothy Lee Riley
- Casey Alan Swarts and Victoria Lee Stretcher
- Thomas Dale Renshaw and Alisa Faith Colley
- Derek Lane Carrell and Meagan Nicole Richardson
- Christopher Alan Watson and Brenda Reeves Howard
- Angel Martin Pineiro Jr. and Laurea Elizabeth Caviness
- Kristopher Allen Grobe and Samantha Myree Jones
- Garrett Nolan Swatsell and Cortni Briana Steele
- Jaccob William Wood and Kara Dawn Slay
- Trevor Grey Vanderventer and Amber Marie Davis
- Jared Allen Vance and Cheylene Lyneice Shiver
- Bryce Clay Gorton and Jewlian Dawn Hill
- Johnathan Isaiah Johnson and Melody Anne Lollar
Meal A Day Menu – May 30-June 3, 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 May 30-June 3, 2022 includes:
- Monday – Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Toast.
- Tuesday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas an Corn Bread.
- Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.
- Thursday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and Pickled Beets.
- Friday – Hot Dogs, Potato Chips and Cole Slaw.
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.
Paris District Road Report for May 30, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 30, 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.
The annual contract to perform seal coat operations in Grayson County is scheduled to begin the week of June 6. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car to direct traffic through the work zone while crews place a seal coat to the pavement on these roadways: FM 902 between the Cooke County line and US 377, FM 902 between SH 5 and SH 11, FM 120 between SH 289 and Willow Springs Road, and FM 1897 between US 69 and Ambrose St.
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. The northbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Lamar/Houston Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road from just north of Houston Street and transitions back to the existing main lanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 main lanes and the bridge over Washington Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to complete work in preparation of the mainlane detour. To detour, eastbound Washington Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Lamar Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on North Travis Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Washington Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Washington Street closure at US 75:
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 lanes 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 Lamberth Street intersection on the east side of FM 1417 will be closed to traffic on May 31, to allow crews to complete the concrete paving at this intersection. Travelers are asked to use Taylor Street or Canyon Creek Drive during this closure.
SH 5, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne along Newport Drive from Partin Elementary School to SH 5, and along SH 5 from Newport Drive to Forrest Moore Park. Construction on a new multi-use trail is underway. The project will install an eight-foot-wide minimum sidewalk trail along this stretch of roadway. Occasional lane closures will be required to complete the work while this project is underway.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to complete the remaining work on the project.
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 then 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.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne from Preston Avenue to John Douglas Road. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as construction crews work to install sidewalks, curb ramps, and landscape features.
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 Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
The annual contract to perform bridge repairs in Grayson County is underway. The following locations will have bridge repairs performed, so travelers should expect occasional lane closures while this work is underway. US 75 northbound mainlane bridge at Iron Ore Creek, US 75 southbound frontage road bridge at Iron Ore Creek, and FM 1417 at Post Oak Creek.
FM 697, Grayson County, from SH 11 to FM 2729. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 898, Grayson County, from US 69 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on backfilling the roadway.
The annual contract to perform seal coat operations in Fannin County is scheduled to begin the week of June 6. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car to direct traffic through the work zone while crews seal coat the pavement at these locations: US 82 between the Grayson County line and SH 121, FM 68 between SH 78 and SH 34, and FM 1396 between SH 78 and FM 2029.
CR 3810 at Loring Creek, Fannin County. The bridge on CR 3810 at Loring Creek is complete and has been reopened to through traffic.
CR 3315 at Allen Creek, Fannin County. The bridge on CR 3315 at Allen Creek will be closed to through traffic on May 31 in order to replace the bridge. During this closure traffic is asked to use CR 3310 as a detour.
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.
FM 1552, Fannin County: from SH 78 to County Road 3710. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
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.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow-moving construction equipment as crews work on re-establishing vegetation on the project. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews complete the remaining work.
FM 1396, Fannin County: from FM 897 west to FM 2029. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to widen the roadway.
SH 78, Fannin County: from FM 981 to CR 5066. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on signs.
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.
SH 37, Franklin County: from the elementary school to US 67. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install sidewalk.
IH 30, Hopkins County: from Loop 301 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and traffic delays as crews begin surfacing operations.
FM 1536, Hopkins County: from SH 19 to FM 71. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews begin upgrading cross drainage structures.
FM 3389, Hopkins County: from IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lanes closures and short delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
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.
US 271, Red River County: from SH 37 to Titus County 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 195, Red River County: from the Lamar County line to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and replace bridge rail.
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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to the Bowie County line. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas while final work is being performed.
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.
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.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Project (several counties): The contractor has set barricades at the Wolfe City, Texas, location. The contractor is currently working on FM 816 and constructing driveways and curb and gutter along with pedestrian ramps. The contractor will begin working on sidewalks after the holiday weekend. This project will improve pedestrian sidewalks and construct ADA-compliant curb ramps at these locations: Hunt County, SH 34 at Crockett Street to SH 34 at FM 816 in Wolfe City. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 903, Hunt County: From US 380 to FM 1569 South. The contractor has set barricades and bulletin boards and advance warning signs. The contractor will be placing geogrid and will be grading out for cement placement. The contractor will begin to cement treat the new six-inch roadway base as weather and materials availability allow.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has completed widening and reworking existing base for the last section of the project. The project has less than 1,000 feet until completion of cement-treated base. The contractor will continue setting safety end treatments and driveway pipe on the south side of the project once material delays are resolved. Please be aware of lane closures, detours, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor completed the concrete paving on the intersection of SH 276 and FM 264.The contractor is working on the culvert extension on the west section SH 276. The contractor is working on ditch and back slope grading – preparing areas for scheduled temporary seeding and addressing sidewalks and ADA ramp installation. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor has finished mailbox turnouts. The contractor is working on the proposed signing for the project. Seal coat for the pavement surface should begin soon, based on material availability and weather permitting.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing overlay operations on FM 2655 to SH 11 in Wolfe City. Crews will be performing potholing at various locations in Hunt County. Maintenance crews will be installing mailboxes, delineators, and signs in various locations. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations at various locations. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews in Rains County will be performing seal coat prep work on FM 1903 from SH 34 to the I-30 frontage road. Crews will be performing sign installations, mailbox installation, potholing, and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations on various roadways. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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11 Jailed in Hopkins County On Felony Warrants May 19-28, 2022
At least 11 people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants from May 19 to May 28, 2022.
Jail Transfers
Melissa Beth Scott was transported at 9:45 a.m. May 26 by Sheriffs Deputy Terry Thompson from Hadin County jail to Hopkins County jail, where the 42-year-old Kountz, Texas woman was booked in at 2:38 p.m. May 26 on failure to identify by giving false information and possession of less than a gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. She was released Friday from Hopkins County jail on a $2,00 bond on the failure to ID charge and $5,000 on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Mark Allen Potts was arrested in Grayson County and transported to Hopkins County jail May 24, 2022. The 55-year-old Whitewright man was booked in on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. His bond was set at $175,000. He remained in Hopkins C,ounty jail Saturday. May 28, 2022, according to arrest reports.
Thompson transported Malavine Akanesi Kaihau Saafi from Dallas County jail to Hopkins County jail, where the 25-year-old Grand Prairie woman was booked in around 10 a.m. May 20, 2022. The charge was bond revocation on an August 2020 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports. She remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, May 28, 2022. Bond was set at $50,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
Deputy Joe Hooten transported Brian Lynn McPike to Hopkins County jail at 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022. The 51-year-old DeSoto man was booked into Hopkins county jail at 1:21 p.m. May 27, on an outstanding possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. Bond was set at $25,000 on the charge, according to arrest reports. He remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, May 28, 2022.
Davis Street Arrest
Deputy Frank Tieman and Sgt. Scott Davis transported Ricky Lee Wayne Liebel from his North Davis Street residence at 9:10 p.m. May 26, 2022, to Hopkins County jail, where the 41-year-old Sulphur Springs man was booked in on a warrant for violation of probation on a 2018 possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Bond on the felony charge was set at $75,000. He remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, May 28, 2022.
Traffic Stops
The passenger in a Toyota Camry stopped at 4:45 p.m. May 27, at mile marker 120 on Interstate 30 east was found during a records check to be wanted. HCSO Sgt. Todd Evans arrested Jacob Thomas Ramsey on the warrant for violation of parole, which he was on for a 2015 theft of cattle conviction. The 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was held in Hopkins County jail Saturday, May 28, 2022, on the felony warrant, according to jail reports.
The driver of a Chevrolet Uplander stopped at 3:44 a.m. May 28, 2022, by Drew Fisher for a traffic violation was found to be wanted. Fisher and Sgt. Tanner Steward took Zachary Clifton Gingles into custody and transported him to jail, where he remained on the charge later Saturday afternoon, according to jail reports.
Additional Charge
An additional charge was added at 12:25 p.m. May 20, 2022, for Peter Millard Wyman, a 56-year-old Sulphur Springs man whos’ remained in jail since April 11, serving a commitment on a third or more drunk driving charge. An aggravated perjury warrant was added to the 56-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s charges last Friday. Bond on that charge was set at $50,000, according to jail reports.
A corrections officer was notified at 2:08 p.m. May 20, 2022, of two additional warrants for Cristian Lonnie Jackson. The 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man was booked into jail on two aggravated robbery warrants; the offense, according to arrest reports occurred in January of 2020. Bond was recommended at $50,000 per charge, according to jail reports.
Jail House Arrests
Deputy Bobby Osornio took Lorena Martinez Andrews into custody at 3 a.m. May 21, 2022, in the lobby of the sheriff’s office and escorted her into the county jail, where the 42-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was booked in on two warrants for criminal mischief resulting in $2,500 worth damage or more but less than $30,000, according to arrest reports. She was released from Hopkins County jail later May 21 on $5,000 bond per charge, according to jail reports.
Derek Dewayne Dirks was taken custody around 10:45 a.m. May 19, 2022, and escorted into the county jail by Deputy Aaron Chaney. The 42-year-old Lindale man was booked in for bond forfeiture on an unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon charge and four traffic warrants. Bond on the felony charge was set at $20,000. He remained in Hopkins County jail May 28, 2022, according to jail reports.
