Meal A Day Menu – May 9-13, 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 9-13, 2022 includes:
- Monday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.
- Tuesday – Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast On a Bed of Rice, Candied Carrots and Broccoli.
- Wednesday – Baked Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Brussel Sprouts and a Roll.
- Thursday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.
- Friday – Cheeseburgers, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pickles, Chips and Baked Beans.
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.
National Women’s Health Week A Reminder For Women To Get Important Health Screenings
Texas Health And Human Services Hosts Virtual Women’s Wellness Event During May
AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services is raising awareness of National Women’s Health Week beginning May 8 by encouraging women and girls across the state to take care of their physical and mental health.
“We hope to motivate women this week to make time for important health screenings, including mammograms and cervical cancer screenings. At HHSC, we know the importance of participating in wellness programs that prioritize physical and mental health,” said Lindsay Rodgers, HHSC associate commissioner for Health and Developmental Services.
The week raises awareness about women’s health issues and highlights ways women can make their health a priority and maintain healthy habits throughout their lives.
During this week, HHSC is hosting a Women + Aging Webinar on May 11 at noon CDT. HHSC presenters will focus on the importance of physical, mental, social, and financial wellness for women and resources to promote healthy aging. This online event is free and open to the public. To register, visit this webpage.
HHSC also offers a variety of programs and services that support the health of women and their families. These include:
Women’s Health Services
HHSC’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for uninsured and underinsured Texas women who meet eligibility requirements. The program helps identify breast and cervical cancers in the early stages when treatment is more likely to be effective. In 2021, the program helped more than 29,000 women in Texas.
Healthy Texas Women and Family Planning programs provide health and family planning services, including cancer screenings, contraception, and pregnancy testing, at low or no cost. Additionally, eligible women can receive comprehensive women’s health care for up to 12 months after childbirth through Healthy Texas Women Plus services. In fiscal year 2021, the Healthy Texas Women program served more than 190,000 women and the Family Planning Program served more than 108,000 Texans.
For more information on women’s health services, visit www.HealthyTexasWomen.org.
Texas WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a health and nutrition program that helps improve the diets of infants and children as well as pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. Texas WIC serves an average of 682,000 people each month, providing healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education. Additionally, live and self-paced health, nutrition, and breastfeeding classes are free to the public at TexasWIC.org.
Substance Use Disorder Programs
To help women with substance use disorders, HHSC provides a variety of services, including two initiatives that launched in 2021:
- Pregnant women with opioid use disorders in the Medicaid program may be eligible to participate in the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) model in the Harris County area. The model improves access to treatment and care through a multidisciplinary clinic that offers coordinated care and peer support.
- Texans in Bexar, Dallas, and Harris counties can access social support services and medication-assisted therapy as part of the Integrated Family Planning Opioid Response program through a partnership with HHSC’s Texas Targeted Opioid Response.
Hear Her Texas Maternal Health Safety Campaign
In October 2021, the Texas Department of State Health Services, part of Texas HHS, launched the Hear Her Texas Campaign. The campaign is a multi-phase media and outreach effort with the primary goal of encouraging health care providers, family, and friends to listen and act when a pregnant or postpartum mother expresses health concerns. This year, the campaign is developing Texas-specific educational resources and toolkits and collecting survivor stories to help create awareness about serious pregnancy-related complications and urgent maternal warning signs among families and medical professionals throughout Texas. For more information visit the Hear Her Texas webpage.
Postpartum Depression Screening
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program cover postpartum depression screening for the mother of an enrolled infant, regardless of whether the mother has Medicaid, CHIP, or other coverage. The screening may occur during a covered well-child visit before the infant’s first birthday. HHSC also provides an array of mental health and substance use services for all eligible Texans. Services include resource referrals, crisis counseling and other special assistance.
Family Violence Program
The Family Violence Program promotes self-sufficiency, safety, and long-term independence of adult and child victims of family violence and victims of teen dating violence. Through a network of service providers, the program provides emergency shelter and supportive services to victims and their children, educates the public, and provides training and prevention support to various organizations across Texas. All services are provided for free. In fiscal year 2021, the program served 62,796 survivors, provided emergency pandemic housing funds to survivors and their children, and received new federal funds to support survivors of sexual assault.
About National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. The week May 8-14, 2022, serves as a reminder for women and girls to make their health a priority.
* Updated: Hopkins County May 7 Election Results
SSISD Bond Election Fails by 11%
The May 7 Election returns for Hopkins County were all in by 8 p.m. Saturday. The Winnsboro ISD Trustees Election took a little longer to determine as tallies from the three counties the school district serves had t be figured.; the school district reported results around 11:15 p.m. Saturday. The unofficial vote total for the Constitutional Amendments Election weren’t final until the results from all 4,023 polling locations across Texas’ 254 counties were reported to Texas Secretary of State’s Office Sunday morning.
Additional results will be posted as they become available.
Of course, all election totals are unofficial until canvassed by the appropriate agency.
Sulphur Springs ISD
The Sulphur springs ISD bond did not pass. A total of 1,191 voter cast ballots against and 956 voters cast ballots for the proposition for a $93 million bond. That’s 55.47% against and 44.51% in favor of the bond, pretty closely mirroring early voting and absentee voting percentages as well.
A total of 118 absentee ballots were received, 51 for (42.22%) and 57 against (56.78%). A total of 1,106 ballots were cast in person during the early voting period, 492 for the bond (44.48%) and 614 against it (55.52%). On Election Day, a total of 923 votes were cast, 413 votes for (44.75%) and 510 (55.25%).
Winnsboro ISD
In the Winnsboro ISD Board of Trustees Election voters were asked to vote for up to two candidates to fill two full three-year term seats.
A total of 57 Hopkins County voters cast ballots in this election, two by absentee ballot, 13 during the early voting period and 42 on Election day. Billy Saucier and Brandon Green finished ahead in Hopkins County.
- Billy Saucier received 20 votes, one absentee ballot, four early votes and 15 on May 7, giving the candidate 35.09% of the votes cast in Hopkins County.
- Incumbent Brandon Green received 19 Hopkins County votes, four during the early voting period and 15 on Election Day, for a total of 33.33% overall in Hopkins County.
- Shelby Beaty received six votes, one during the early voting period and the remaining 5 on Election Day giving the candidate 10.53% of the overall votes cast in Hopkins County.
- Jason Brunson received four votes, one during early voting and three on Election Day, for a total of 7.02%.
- Marsha Duffey received three votes, one absentee ballot, one early ballot and one on Election Day, giving her 5.26%.
- David Henry also received three votes or 5.26% of Hopkins County ballots cast in the election, two early ballots and one on Election Day.
- Richard Banks received one Hopkins County vote on Election Day, 1.75%.
- Brett Burnett also received one Hopkins County vote on Election Day, 1.75% overall
Winnsboro ISD over the weekend reported Saucier and Green received the most votes overall from all three counties voting. The following are the total of all ballots counted Saturday in the school board election:
Richard Banks -29
- Marsha Duffey -155
- Bret Burnett – 251
- Shelby Beaty -190
- Jason Brunson – 165
- Brandon Green – 343
- David Henry – 120
- Billy Saucier – 454
Results will not become official until after the canvass at the regular May 16, 2022 WISD school board meeting.
Constitutional Amendments
Both Propositions easily passed in Hopkins County with more than 85% of ballots cast in favor of the propositions. As of 9:46 a.m. Sunday, May 8, 2022,, more than 80% of Texans casting ballots voted in favor of both amendment positions.
State of Texas Position 1
- In Hopkins County, 85.17% of voters were in favor of Proposition 1
- For – 2,050 total votes: 139 absentee, 995 early and 916 on Election Day
- Against – 357 total votes: 22 absentee, 167 early and 168 Election Day
- Across the State, with all 4,023 polling locations in all 254 counties reporting in results at 9:46 a.m. May 8, the final unofficial counts were:
- For – 86.01% (1,121,860 votes)
- Against – 13.09% (169,011 votes)
State of Texas Proposition 2
- In Hopkins County, 87.19% of voters were in favor of Proposition 2
- For – 2,138 total votes: 140 absentee, 1,039 early ballots and 959 Election Day
- Against – 3314 total votes (12.81%): 24 absentee, 145 early and 145 Election Day
- Across the State, with all 4,023 polling locations in all 254 counties reporting 9:46 a.m. May 8, the results were:
- For – 84.82% (1,106,460 votes)
- Against – 15.18% (197,960 votes)
Paris District Road Report for May 9, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 9, 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. 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.
The reopening of the mainlanes and underpass at the Center Street area to traffic is underway. Northbound mainlane traffic has been moved to the newly constructed mainlanes. Weather permitting, on May 11, southbound mainlanes will be moved to the newly constructed mainlanes. Lane closures on the mainlanes will be needed to make the traffic switch, with the closures starting at 7:30 pm. The Center Street intersection under US 75 is scheduled to be reopened to traffic the week of May 18.
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 North 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 are working to 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 Canyon Creek intersection on the east side of FM 1417 will be closed to traffic beginning May 9 to allow crews to complete the concrete paving at this intersection. The intersection is expected to be closed for around three weeks to complete the work. Travelers are asked to use Lamberth Street 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. During work on this project, occasional lane closures will be required to complete the work.
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 Thursday night. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete. 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, the SH 289 bridge approximately 1.75 miles south of FM 120, and FM 1417 at Post Oak Creek.
FM 1897, Grayson County, from US 69 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 902, Grayson County, from SH 5 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews repair edge drop-offs along the roadway.
FM 697, Grayson County, from SH 11 to FM 2729. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County, at the Wall Street intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers complete the remaining work on the project.
CR 3810 at Loring Creek, Fannin County. The bridge on CR 3810 at Loring Creek is closed to through traffic in order to replace the bridge. During this closure traffic is asked to use CR 3800.
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.
FM 1752, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
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 lanes closures and short delays as crews begin performing upgrades to cross drainage structures.
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.
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 Santa Fe Street and is nearing completion in this area. The project is wrapping up in the downtown area of Wolfe City. The contractor has been working on forming and pouring concrete on sidewalks and driveways, weather permitting. 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 is working in the ditches and finishing base for the prime coat and will perform a ride test soon. Temporary striping has been placed. The contractor will also be reworking base and hauling flex base on mile two. The contractor will be pouring three cross-culvert extensions and wingwalls and working on driveway pipe and safety end treatments.
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. New flex base hauling and placing has begun. Drill shaft installation has been completed and beams will be set soon. The contractor has completed the 150-foot bridge deck pour, as well as setting safety end treatments and driveway pipe on the north and south side of the project. The contractor continued embankment work and grading ditches that were prime coated. Crews also performed prime coat patching, sweeping, repairing items and reinstalling silt fence removed for grading ditches. 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 has placed project barricades and has prepared and cleared the right-of-way. The contractor has performed a traffic switch for northbound and southbound traffic on Spur 264 to complete the concrete pavement on the east half of Spur 264. The contractor continues grading flex base on SH 276 from east of the bridge approach to the proposed CRCP section, fine grade embankment work on the west end of the project, and prep work for geo-grid and flex base. 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 placed prime coat on the beginning mile. Prep work for temporary strip should be placed late next week for the first mile section. The contractor is working on finishing mailbox turnouts and proposed signing for the project. Seal coat for riding surface will begin soon weather permitting.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing base repair operations on FM 2358 and overlay operations on FM2194 from FM 903 to FM 36. Crews will be performing potholing at various locations in Hunt County. Maintenance contract crews will be performing debris removal on I-30 and guard rail repair at various locations around Hunt County. 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 36 from SH 276 to I-30 frontage road. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing, edging, 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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George, Qualls Earn Top Honors At MGHS
Both Of Miller Grove’s Top Students Are Also Graduating This Spring From PJC
Miller Grove High School has recognized Jacob Harris George and Jagger Kane Qualls for earning top honors among the MGHS Senior Class of 2022.
Jacob George has been named the Valedictorian of the Miller Grove graduating class of 2022 with an overall grade point average of 101.9. Jacob is the son of Clint and Traci George; the brother of Nathan George; and the grandson of Glen and Carolyn George, and Bill and Bobbye Harris.
In his four years of high school, he participated in basketball and baseball. He was awarded the All-District Defensive MVP, All-State Honorable Mention Catcher, and helped his team advance to the Regional Finals in baseball.
Jacob was also involved in Academic UIL, was a member of the National Honor Society, Alliance Bank Student Advisory Board, and Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. He was also the 2018 junior high valedictorian.
He enjoys hunting, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family in his spare time.
Jacob will graduate this spring with his Associate’s degree from Paris Junior College and will continue his education at Texas A&M University. At College Station, he plans to pursue both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business.
Jagger Qualls has been named the salutatorian of the Miller Grove graduating class of 2022 with an overall GPA of 99.61. Jagger is the son of Cody and Jana Qualls and has one younger brother, Wyatt Qualls.
Jagger has participated in varsity baseball, basketball, and track. He has received 1st team All-District Pitcher, Offensive MVP, All-State Outfielder and Honorable Mention Pitcher in baseball, and contributed to the success of the Miller Grove baseball team.
He has been a member of National Honor Society and been active in Academic UIL, qualifying for State in Lincoln Douglas debate two years in a row.
Some of his favorite things to do in his free time include spending time with family and friends.
Jagger will graduate in May from Paris Junior College with his Associate’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. He will attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he intends to major in Aviation. Jagger hopes to excel throughout flight school and become a professional aviator in the future.
Harris and Qualls will be honored, along with the 17 other members of the MGHS Senior Class of 2022 at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, with a graduation ceremony. This year’s class also includes: Addison Rena Stanton, Adriana Lizbet Ruiz, Bradley Lynn Nordin, Clayton Andrew Tackel, Dakota Lance Davis Verner, Jagger Kane Qualls, Kagen Alexander Scott, Kaley Garcia Dorantes, Kayti Renee Brignon, Kenneth Hayden Sharp, Lainy Brooke Burnett, Laurynn Rae Crawford, Lexton Scott Sly, Mason Lee Hector, Parker William Dyer, Rebecca Lopez, Robert Scott Major and William Tanner Hensley.
The PJC Academic Calendar for Spring 2022 Semester shows Commencement is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022,
Venues for this year’s senior trip include Andretti’s on May 16 and a Rough Riders game on May 17 (The Frisco team is slated to play the Corpus Christi Hooks at 11:05 a.m. on May 17.)
Graduations, Recognition and Awards
Miller Grove ISD has posted the following among the many upcoming end-of-school activities scheduled:
- Monday, May 9
- High School Academic and Athletic Awards Banquet – 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 20
- Graduate Walk- 9 a.m.
- Sunday, May 22
- Baccalaureate service – 6 p.m., County Line Baptist Church, 497 FM 275 South
- Thursday, May 26
- Elementary Awards – 8:30 a.m.
- Kindergarten Graduation – 10 a.m.
- Junior High Graduation – 6 p.m.
- Friday, May 27
- High School Graduation – 7 p.m.
Dekalb Woman Accused Of Prescription Fraud
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Jordan took into custody at noon Thursday a 40-year-old Dekalb woman accused of prescription fraud.
Local authorities were contacted April 26, 2022, by representatives from a local healthcare facility about an employee. An investigation was launched in regard to the alleged prescription fraud, according to police reports. A warrant was issued for Crystal McLin Lipe’s arrest.
Deputy Jordan took the Dekalb woman into custody May 5, 2022, at the sheriff’s office and escorted her into the jail, where she was booked at 12:30 p.m. Thursday on the warrant for fraudulent delivery or use of a controlled substance or prescription, according to arrest reports.
Lipe spent the night in Hopkins County jail and was released Friday, May 6, 2022; her bond was set at $100,000 on the second-degree felony prescription fraud charge, according to jail reports.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
UPDATE: Paris Junior College Is Delaying the Start of the Regional Baseball Tournament
Paris Junior College is delaying the start of the baseball tournament at PJC until Saturday, (the 7th), (same times) because of the field being too wet.
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PJC hosting regional baseball tournament this weekend
When Paris Junior College won the regular-season conference title last weekend, the College became host for the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV – North Regional Baseball Championship Tournament.
Play starts Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. as No. 1 PJC takes on No. 4 Galveston College, and Game 2 at 3:00 p.m. will have No. 2 Alvin Community College play No. 3 Panola College. Sunday games are also at 11:00 a.m. and 3 p.m., with an “if necessary” game scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 9.
Tournament passes for access to the entire weekend are $25 and single game tickets are $10 each; children 12 and under are free. Passes and tickets are available for preorder via credit card from the PJC Business Office at 903-782-0232 until 9 a.m. on Friday, May 6. After that passes and tickets may be purchased by check or cash only beginning an hour before each game starts. The complex will be cleared between each game.
Tournament t-shirts may be purchased during the games by cash or check only for $20 each. To see the full bracket and more detailed information, go to www.parisjc.edu/tournament.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Conceptual Plat Of New 278-Acre Subdivision Receives Preliminary Approval
A request from James Webb of Oak National Development for approval of a conceptual plat of a new 278-acre subdivision with 1,159 single family lots with 11 common areas received preliminary approval of the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night. A rezoning request was removed from the May 3 agenda, and some ground lease agreements at the airport were considered as well.
Proposed 278-Acre Subdivision
The preliminary plat approval is not final approval of the project, but was requested to give the applicant a good idea what the city expects from developers and a general direction of how to go about development of a final plat proposal. In order for the project to move forward, several steps will need to be taken, including numerous surveys, and meet at least six stipulations before a final plat will be considered by the city.
The proposed subdivision would be located 1 mile west of State Highway 19 on State Highway 11, adjacent to Stonebriar, and would be conducted in phases, the first with 30-40 lots developed, then subsequent phases in increments of 50-10 lots being developed at a time. Homes constructed by Oak National Development typically are valued at $320,000 and up, according to Jay Webb.
The property is not currently within the city limits of Sulphur Springs, but is within the city’s extra territorial jurisdiction. The developer indicated a willingness for the subdivision to be annexed into the city limits.
Impact on traffic and city utilities and services would need to be determined, to insure the subdivision would not be too much for city water and sewer systems to handle. Webb said the developer will pay for upgrades as needed for each phase of development.
When asked by Place 1 Councilman Jay Julian what makes Sulphur Springs attractive for this type of development, Webb noted that growth growth from Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex started in Crandall and has continued to grow outward from the city. Currently, that growth is headed eastward. He currently has developments in 13 counties, including Greenville, Terrell, Kaufman, Mesquite and Melissa. The developer said it is their understanding talking with realtors that this area is underserved as far as available housing is concerned.
Place 6 Councilman Doug Moore asked about two lots within a cul-de-sac being double frontage. Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski noted that they’d have to work through that for the site project. As proposed, the project would provide housing equal to 25% of the single family housing currently within Sulphur Springs city limits. To avoid major traffic issues, the developer would need to address the two entrances. Engineering Concepts & Designs, LP, President Todd Winters told the council that could be modified to meet city requirements.
Mayor John Sellers asked the general size for the projects and if some variances would be required. Webb noted that a typical development would be 40-50 feet,, but most they do are 1,800-2,400, with pricing starting around $320,000. Whether or not variances are needed would depend on the final plat and size of the community, and different elevations.
The City Council gave approval on a vote of 6-0-1, with one member abstaining from voting due to a possible conflict of interest, of the preliminary plat request from Webb to conceptually plat the general layout for 278.24 acres of land into 1,159 family lots with 11 common areas. The six recommendations proposed by city staff that must be addressed prior to final plat submittal include:
- The city receives full engineering along with necessary off-site easements for water, wastewater, drainage and streets to be reviewed and approved by the city engineer prior to final plat submittal.
- The applicant provide documentation from Texas Department of Transportation for approval of access to the subdivision.
- The property be annexed into the city limits if the city agrees to extend services outside of the current CCN area along with a request to zone the property to the residential zoning designation of SF-6.
- The lots be modified to satisfy the minimum lot frontage requirements of Single Family=6 of 50 feet.
- The street configuration be modified to avoid double frontage lots.
- Approval of the preliminary plat does not constitute approval of the final plat.
Sulphur Springs resident Jed Walker, during public forum, commended the city for encouraging infill housing development which by his estimation has or is in the process of providing 15-20 new single family homes on lots in underdeveloped areas of the city. This has helped with the city, state and nation-wide issue of not having enough affordable housing – something he addressed the council about a couple of years ago
Walker then cautioned the City Council the told suburban sprawl can have on a city. Often, these types of neighborhoods become substantial liabilities for cities within 15-20 years because the tax revenue they bring in does not justify the cost of infrastructure upkeep. He said the city might be better served continuing to encourage growth in underdeveloped areas of town which already have access to city infrastructure such as streets, water and sewer services. The city has the space to grow within.
Resident Morgan Standbridge too addressed the City Council regarding the impact a huge new subdivision in that location would have on traffic. It bring to mind the impact large developments in the Princeton area have had on the traffic corridor off Highway 380 . A development of that size would most likely bring in twice as many vehicles and drivers entering SH 11 and town.
City Manager Marc Maxwell noted that is something that would need to be looked at to maintain the integrity of the highway.
Another city resident asked if a development of that size wouldn’t require more schools as it’s likely some of the families moving into the homes will have children. She asked if the current bond election factored that into the proposal. City officials told her that it’s their understanding the May 7 $93 million bond election is to meet current needs. Another bond would likely be required to provide additional facilities, but that would be an issue for the school district.
Other Agenda Items
Sulphur Springs City Council was also slated to consider a request from the Lacomfora family to rezone a piece of land they own on Church Street. The plat is split zoned, and the request was to make it all one zone for ease of development later on. The Planning & Zoning Commission during their regular April 18 meeting recommended the request for approval. However, due to wording that item was stricken from consideration on the May 3, 2022, City Council agenda, city staff noted.
The City Council also approved assignment of airport ground lease agreements for lots 1220-60A and 1220-60B. Essentially, the change would be a transfer of asset from one owner. The original 2004 lease agreement for Lot 1220-60A was between the city and Carl Bryant and the 2004 lease agreement for Lot 1220-60B was between the city and Max Bradford. An assignment of lease agreement between Bradford and Bryant was executed in 2013. Bryant now has entered into an agreement to sell his improvements (hangars) for 1220-60A and 1220-60B to Scott Swanson. The agreement assigns the existing leases for both lots to Swanson for the remaining term of the original lease, Sulphur Springs Aviation Department Director Joey Baker explained. The current lease for each is $323.64 annually with terms for adjustment at 5 year intervals.
Mayor Sellers also noted a proclamation was submitted declaring May 1-7, 2022, as National Small Business Week in Sulphur Springs. He noted Sulphur Springs has many small businesses to be proud of and encouraged residents to join him in observing the occasion by continuing to visit them.
Public Forum, Announcements
Clarissa Brumley expressed concern for public safety. She said there are often joggers out along city streets, some with no sidewalks, during the early morning or later evening hours, often in groups. She said Coleman Park and trails provide a safer area and aesthetic atmosphere for walking and jogging. She suggested perhaps a city ordinance be considered requiring joggers and walkers to enter streets single file only instead of in groups of 3 or more if they take that route as a safety measure. She noted coming upon a group of three wearing dark colors jogging side by side suddenly in a hard to see area, which cause fright and could have resulted. Perhaps an ordinance could stipulate they jog single file on the street and wear safety equipment so they can be seen.
Place 3 City Councilman Oscar Aguilar invites everyone downtown Saturday, May 7, from noon to 11 p.m. for a Cinco De Mayo observance filled with good Mexican food available for a fee and live DJs.
Place 5 Councilman Gary Spraggins invites the community to attend Northeast Texas Choral Society’s Endless Summer Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7 and 2 p.m. May 8, 2022, in Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium. He promises it will be a fun show with Do-Wah-Diddy and Beach Boys style music. Tickets can be purchased from Choral Society singers, at local banks, or online at www.singerscount.org.
Saturday Is Election Day For SSISD Bond, WISD Trustees, Constitutional Amendments Elections
Registered voters will have one more opportunity to cast ballots on Election Day, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in the Sulphur Springs ISD bond, Winnsboro ISD trustees and Texas Constitutional Amendment Elections.
Early Voting Totals
As of the close of early voting on Tuesday, only 5.51% of Hopkins County’s 24,492 registered voters had cast ballots. Of the 1,350 ballots cast during the early voting period, 1,212 (4.95%) were in-person and 138 were from mail voters, according to the data reported to Texas Secretary of State’s Office by county election officials.
Hopkins County is also one of three counties Winnsboro ISD has contracted with to hold a board of trustees election. Voters are asked to select up to two candidates for full three year terms on the Winnsboro ISD Board of Trustees, and should vote in the county in which they reside.
According to data reported by Franklin County election officials to Texas Secretary of State’s Office, 11.33% (805) of Franklin County’s registered voters had cast ballots at the conclusion of the early voting period. Of the 7,104 registered voters in Franklin County, 741 (10.43%) cast ballots in-person and 64 were mail votes.
In Wood County, 5.14% of the 32,129 registered voters had cast ballots at the close of early voting on May 3. Of the 1,650 ballots that’d been cast as of Tuesday, 1,304 were from in-person voters and 346 by mail, according to data reported to Texas Secretary of State’s Office by Wood County election officials.
All three were still higher than the state average. Only 4.83% of the more than 17.3 million registered Texan voters had cast ballots during the early voting period. Of the 835,655 early ballots that’d been cast by Texans as of Tuesday, 678,988 (3.92%) were cast early by personal appearance and 156,667 by mail.
Where To Vote On May 7
All voting on Election Day, Saturday, May 7, will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at designated voting centers within each city, county and/or municipality.
Hopkins County
Voting on Election Day in Hopkins County has been consolidated to 6 boxes:
- Sulphur Springs Middle School cafeteria, 835 Wildcat Way, Sulphur Springs;
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom, 128 G Jefferson St., Sulphur Springs;
- First Floor Courtroom, Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs;
- West Hall, Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston St., Sulphur Springs;
- Cumby Meeting Room, Cumby Municipal Building, 100 East Main Street, Cumby; and
- Art Room, Como-Pickton CISD, 13017 Texas Highway 11 East, Como.
Franklin County
Voting on Election Day in Franklin County on Election Day, May 7, 2022, will be conducted at:
- Franklin County Building, 1013 North Main St. in Winnsboro;
- Franklin County Commissioner Precinct 3 Building, 513 Highway 900 West in Mount Vernon; and
- South Franklin Community Center, 3150 FM 1448 in Scroggins.
Wood County
Election Day voting in Wood County will be conducted at:
- Winnsboro City Auditorium, 515 to Wheeler Drive in Winnsboro;
- Carroll Green Civic Center, 602 McAllister Street in Quitman; and
- Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department, 126 Private Road 7869 in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas.
What’s On May 7 Ballots
2 Constitutional Amendment Propositions
All registered Texans will have the option to vote on two propositions which would amend the Texas Constitution.
- State of Texas Proposition 1 asks Texans to vote for against:
- “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.”
- State of Texas Proposition 2 asks Texans to vote for or against:
- “The constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $25,000 to $40,000.”
Click here to see the full text of the 2 Proposed Constitutional Amendments (available in English and Spanish).
Sulphur Springs ISD Bond Proposition
The Sulphur Springs ISD Election asks voters to cast ballots either for or against Proposition A, which would allow the district to issue $93 million in bonds for school facilities and school buses, with the funds to be repaid through a property tax increase, estimated to be 8.5-cents. Only registered voters who live within SSISD’s boundary will vote in this election.
Additional information about the SSISD Bond Proposal can be found at www.sulphurspringsisdbond.com or by clicking here. To view KSST’s video of the two town hall meetings held regarding the bond or a video of a Lunch and Learn presentation about the May 7 $93 million bond proposal, click t he appropriate link below:
March 31 Town Hall Meeting
April 18 Town Hall Meeting
April 20 Lunch & Learn Meeting
Winnsboro ISD Trustees Election
Voters in Winnsboro will be asked to vote for up to two of the eight candidates to fill two full three-year term seats on the Winnsboro ISD Board of Trustees. Candidates for school board include:
- Richard Banks
- Marsha Duffey
- Brett Burnett
- Shelby Beaty
- Jason Brunson
- Brandon Green
- David Henry
- Billy Saucier
Hopkins County sample ballot for Texas Constitutional Amendments and Winnsboro ISD Board of Trustees Elections 
Franklin County Sample ballot for Texas Constitutional Amendment and Winnsboro ISD Board of Trustees Elections 
Wood County sample ballot for Texas Constitutional Amendments and Winnsboro ISD Board of Trustees Elections
Suspicious Activity Report Results In Felony Warrant Arrest
A suspicious activity report Wednesday night resulted in a felony warrant arrest, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Zack Horne and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 9:45 p.m. May 4, 2022, to a complaint of suspicious activity on the north boat ramp at Sulphur Springs Lake. Upon arrival, Horne located William Pearce Ewton. Aware the 50-year-old had a warrant for his arrest, deputies took Sulphur Springs man into custody, Horne noted in arrest reports.
Ewton, who is also known by William Pierce Ewion and William Pierce Ewton, was booked into Hopkins county jail just before 10:20 p.m. May 4, 2022, on the warrant for violation of parole, which he was on for a felony theft conviction, according to jail reports. He was held without bond Thursday, May 5, 2022, for the Austin Parole Board, 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.
