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Jul
18
Hopkins County Judge is Keeping His Eyes on Issue of How TXDOT Will be Managed in the Future
July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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With lots on his highway improvement wants list, Hopkins County Judge Cletis Millsap is watching with interest as the Texas State Legislature considers how TXDOT will be run in the future. The issue is expected to come up during the next legislative session. The Sunset Commission recently released a report on TXDOT’s management, which is currently run by commissioners appointed by the Governor. Judge Millsap intends to contact State Senator Bob Deuell and State Representative Mark Homer to discuss the matter. Judge Millsap says our area has interests in Interstate 30 and projects like the State Highway 11 Extension Project current under construction and the much-needed proposal to widen State Highway 154 south to the Wood County line.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jul
8
Bill From Texas Legislature Requires That Computer Technicians Become Private Investigators to Fix Computers
July 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Sometimes bills from the Texas Legislature have unintended consequences. That appears to be the case after a bill was passed during the legislative session that attempted to control what files computer technicians could look at when working on a computer. However the bill went further and required that computer technicians become private investigators to check out computer files. Local computer technician Caz Kivell told KSST’s Bill Bradford that the bill would require him to work under an investigator for three year to become licensed. Kivell said, if enforced, no one would be able to repair a computer for the next three years except investigators. The legislature is expected to address this problem when they meet again.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jul
7
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Two people were taken to East Texas Medical Center in Tyler by helicopter after a one-vehicle rollover. The accident occurred along westbound I-30 near the 118-mile marker just outside Sulphur Springs at around 10:20 a.m. Monday morning. The two people were reportedly ejected from the vehicle during the accident. Traffic along I-30 westbound was impacted for about an hour and a half. The Department of Public Safety is investigating the accident.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jul
4
DPS to be on the Lookout for Drunk Drivers, Speeders and Safety Belt Violators During Long Holiday Weekend
July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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The Texas Department of Public Safety has sent out a news release saying they want drivers and passengers to have a safe July 4 Holiday weekend. The DPS says they have increased patrols to reduce traffic fatalities and crashes. Troopers will be looking for those who are driving drunk, speeding or not wearing safety belts. The director of the DPS Col. Thomas A. Davis Jr. says if the thought of killing or injuring others on the road while you’re driving drunk is not enough to make you drive sober, he says just remember our troopers will be looking to arrest you. Col. Davis adds many drunk drivers think that they are sober enough to drive and discover that they are wrong when they’re arrested and taken to jail.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jul
4
Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. is Hoping For Safe Holiday Weekend on State’s Waters
July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has a message for you. They are urging boaters to take extra care as thousands will be taking to the state’s lakes and bays over the busy 4th of July weekend. Maj. Alfonso Campos, chief of marine safety enforcement for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, says he typically sees more accidents on the big three summer holidays: Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day weekends. He says there are more people on the water and there is usually a party atmosphere. As of July 3, there had been 95 boating accidents, 51 serious injuries and 23 fatalities on Texas waters so far this year. TPWD spokesman Aaron Reed encourages people to designate a driver for both the boat and the drive home. Second, he says wear a lifejacket. Game wardens will be out in force on state waters over the holiday weekend.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jul
3
Texas Forest Service Encourages Everyone to Use Fireworks with Caution
July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Texas Forest Service is encouraging everyone to be careful when using fireworks. They note fireworks are an exciting part of 4th of July celebrations but can be dangerous if proper and safe use is not followed. Tom Spencer, fire risk assessment coordinator for the Texas Forest Service says it only takes a spark to start a wildfire. He adds fireworks and especially aerial fireworks can be the source of that spark. The Texas Forest Service recommends not using fireworks near dry grass or buildings.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jul
1
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A total of four people from the Metroplex have been formally charged with crimes in connection with a plan to defraud Sulphur Springs Wal-Mart. 33-year old Melissa Gail Breaux, 27-year old Richard Paul Breaux and 26-year old Michael Thorns, all of Grand Prairie, and 20-year Britni Jenny Ann Dewberry of Arlington were all charged with engaging in criminal activity and unlawfully using criminal instruments. Melissa Breaux was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. Bond on her was set at a total of $85,000 by JP Yvonne King. Bond on Richard Breaux, Michael Thorns and Britni Dewberry was set at $75,000. The case began when DPS Trooper David Reynolds made a traffic stop on a vehicle and found stolen items from Wal-Mart. The investigation then led to a local motel room where Trooper Reynolds and Texas Ranger John Vance discovered a computer system to manufacture Wal-Mart receipts and some methamphetamine ice. The four were arrested early Monday morning.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jun
30
Three From Grand Prairie Arrested for Defrauding Wal-Mart in Sulphur Springs
June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Three Grand Prairie residents were arrested early Monday morning for defrauding Wal-Mart. DPS Trooper David Reynolds found property stolen from Wal-Mart in a vehicle after a traffic stop. Reynolds’ investigation with Texas Ranger John Vance led to a local motel room where a woman had a computer system that made illegal sales receipts. Lawmen also found some methamphetamine ice. Arrested were 33-year old Melissa Gail Breaux, 27-year old Richard Paul Breaux and 26-year old Michael E. Thorns.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jun
28
City of Sulphur Springs to Receive $3-Million for Pavement Improvements at Airport
June 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport has been awarded $3-million for pavement improvements. The Texas Transportation Commission approved the grant at its June meeting. A contract for the project is expected to be awarded this summer. Project costs will be funded through TXDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program with some funding from the city of Sulphur Springs.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
Jun
26
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Local officials continue to plan for possible disasters that could impact Hopkins and surrounding counties. There was a planning meeting Thursday at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital led by Joyce Vanginault with the Texas Department of Health and Rex Morgan, local emergency management coordinator. The Civic Center has been designated as an emergency medication clinic in the likelihood that tens of thousands of doses of medicine have to be given. Disasters might be a pandemic flu or other illness or even floods, fires or hurricanes.
donjulian@ksstradio.net
