Cumby Trojans Football Coach Tom Dracos Leaving To Coach At Cuero
Cumby Football Coach Tom Dracos is leaving to become the Assistant Athletic Director and Offensive Coordinator at Cuero.
Coach Dracos has been at Cumby since 2013. The Trojans were 8-4 last year and made it to the Area game in the playoffs.
Coach Dracos will be working for Coach Jack Alvarez, former coach at Ennis, where he won at state championship after getting by the Wildcats earlier in the playoffs.
Coach Alvarez was hired in Cuero this year to replace Coach Travis Reeve, who left the Gobblers to coach at New Caney. Cuero was 3-7 last season.
Game Day To Include Baseball, Softball And Track, Weather Permitting
Baseball, softball and track are scheduled on this Thursday, March 12, game day, weather permitting.
The Wildcats Baseball Team is playing in its last tournament of the season. They are in the Reich Builders Classic in Hallsville. The Wildcats will be playing a pair of games back to back on this game day Thursday. The Wildcats play Brownsboro at 3:45 p.m. Then they take on Lovejoy at 6 p.m. The Wildcats enter the six-team tournament with a season record of 8-3-1. The tournament continues through Saturday.
The Lady Cats Softball Team is playing a non-district game on the road on this game day Thursday. The Lady Cats travel to McKinney North. There will be a JV game at 5 p.m. The varsity game will follow at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Cats have a season record of 8-9.
Meanwhile the Wildcats and Lady Cats Track Teams, at least those that make it during Spring Break, will be competing at a Mount Pleasant Meet. Field events are scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. with running events to follow. Some Lady Cats track athletes practiced at the Sulphur Springs High School Track on Monday. The Wildcats held a workout on Tuesday. This will be the fourth meet for the Wildcats and Lady Cats this season. They are gearing up for the district meet at Mount Pleasant on April 1-2.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Major League Baseball Reacts to COVID-19
The 2020 MLB season will be pushed back at least 2 weeks according to a press release obtained by KSST. KSST AM 1230 is an official Texas Ranger affiliate and will be adjusting our broadcasts accordingly.
KENNY CHESNEY POSTPONES INITIAL CHILLAXIFICATION DATES
HOPING FOR EVERYTHING THROUGH MAY 28 TO BE RESCHEDULED
“In times of uncertainty, I won’t take chances with those I love.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – These are uncertain times, and Kenny Chesney feels the unrest. With his band and crews deep in rehearsals for the 2020 Chillaxification Tour, he found himself looking at people who’ve been part of his road family for decades – and he knew he had to do something. It wasn’t an easy decision, but when you’re invested in the musicians, the techs, the drivers and especially the fans, it comes down to one thing.
“You can’t take risks without really understanding the consequences,” explains the man hailed as “The King of the Road” by the Wall Street Journal. “In times of uncertainty, I won’t take chances with those I love. I can’t imagine, as much as we love being out there playing for the fans, being able to do that through the worry our nation is experiencing.
“So, while we wait to see how this terrible virus is going to impact our country, I think it’s only fair to move these first several dates now. We are figuring some of this out as we go, but I know people buy airline tickets, book hotel rooms – and I wanted to try to give everyone as much time to sort that out as possible.”
Currently, seven stadiums and four amphitheater shows have been postponed. Starting with the Blue Chair Bay Rum Presents Kenny Chesney’s 2020 Chillaxification Tour Fueled by Marathon kick off Saturday, April 18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the postponements run through May 28 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Representatives for Messina Touring are working in the hopes of finding alternate dates later in the touring season. Hopefully within six weeks, all the moving pieces will be resolved; new dates should be in place. Those unable to attend will be refunded.
“This is all uncharted,” acknowledges Chesney. “I’m like everyone else: watching the news, wondering when we may know something concrete, not sure how this gets transmitted, worried someone I know will catch it. I want to believe this will all be okay in the end; but right now, I don’t feel like this risk to No Shoes Nation is worth it.
“Nobody wants to get out there for these shows more than I do. We’ve started rehearsals; everything is loaded in – and the band sounds great. Music is medicine when your soul or your heart need healing, but I don’t want my music to put anyone at risk. So, I promise: we are going to work as quickly as we can to sort out what we can and can’t do in terms of these dates. We’re going to cross our fingers this pandemic will resolve as some of the experts have suggested, and we hope to kick off the tour May 30th at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, a venue we’ve played since 2005. But mostly, I hope this virus is contained, and the suffering and deaths are kept to the fewest possible people.”
The 2020 Chillaxification Tour continues the enduring rite of summer Chesney’s stadium shows have become. With “Here & Now” capturing the reality of living in the now, celebrating the moment and the notion don’t postpone your life, Chesney realizes how precious every experience is. No one is more committed to making memories, capturing life in song and celebrating the awesomeness of being right where you are more than the 8-time ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year.
Blue Chair Bay Rum Presents Kenny Chesney’s 2020 Chillaxification Tour Fueled by Marathon
with Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead
POSTPONED DATES
April 18 AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas
April 25 Miller Park Milwaukee, Wis.
May 2 U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis, Minn.
May 7* iThink Financial Amphitheatre West Palm Beach, Fla.
May 9 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Fla.
May 13* BankPlus Amphitheater Southaven, Miss.
May 14* Brandon Amphitheater Brandon, Miss.
May 16 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, Ga.
May 22 Minute Maid Park Houston, Texas
May 23 Alamodome San Antonio, Texas
May 28* Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
More Information as it Develops
- Michael Franti & Spearhead ONLY
CHRISTUS Health Statement Regarding COVID-19
CHRISTUS values the importance of collaboration and coordinated action for the identification and care of those patients exhibiting signs of the COVID-19. Which is why we continue to follow CDC interim guidelines and work non-stop, in partnership with local, state and federal government authorities. We are fortunate to be part of a local health care community committed to responding to the needs of these patients in the safest manner necessary. In the event that possible coronavirus patients need hospitalization after screening, we have identified a portion of our facility as the best place to allow us to isolate and safely care for any potential patients without risk of transmission to other parts of the facility.
At CHRISTUS, we have always screened patient to our clinical points of access for international travel, to assess for various evolving infectious disease risks, including this one. If a patient meets the current CDC criteria, and is exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus, we will isolate the patient in a private room and take proper respiratory precautions to safely assess and treat them
If you are ill with fever and cough or shortness of breath and have had travel to any region that has known community spread of coronavirus, please contact your primary care provider before coming to the clinic so we can be sure to provide you with the best care possible while doing everything we can to keep our community healthy.
It’s still flu season. We continue to encourage all our patients and the community to practice good respiratory hygiene habits, like washing hands frequently and covering mouths while coughing especially during times like this where catching the flu is a far greater risk.
In summary, the best things you can do to prevent the spread of illness are:
- Wash your hands well before eating, drinking, or touching your face
- Get your annual flu shot and
- Get a pneumonia shot if you have not already and are above the age of 65 or have diabetes or other illnesses that affect your heart or lungs.
CHRISTUS Health currently convenes daily, sometimes more, to check in on our emergency preparedness plans. We have had many hands on deck during this process. Nearly everyone — from physicians and nurses, quality and safety experts to those responsible for ordering supplies and keeping the hospital clean — is involved in making sure we can do best for our patients our Associates and this community we serve.
For the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 visit CDC.gov.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report Feb. 19-25, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Report Feb. 19-25, 2020
February 19
- Deputies were dispatched to Sioux near Quitman, at approximately 7:57 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- At 9:32 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:40 a.m., in reference to an animal complaint on PR 6113 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1917 near Yantis; at approximately 2:56 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 3:13 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 8:10 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2768 near Mineola; at approximately 9:09 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2298 near Mineola; at approximately 10:28 p.m. Luke Prior, 39, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:24 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
February 20
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2427 near Mineola; at approximately 12:15 a.m. Bobby Cotton, 44, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 1:33 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies were dispatched to Front St. in Hawkins, at approximately 5:34 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the employee and determined it was an accident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4579 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:25 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a water heater from the reporting party’s property.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:21 a.m., in reference to a scam on Rolling Ridge near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- At 10:26 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2427 near Mineola; at approximately 1:12 p.m. Robert Bodwell, 38, of Mineola, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4590 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:26 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the day.
- At 3:31 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2110 near Quitman, at approximately 4:07 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Known actors damaged and stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 4:39 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 154 near Yantis.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:05 p.m., in reference to a scam on CR 3940 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 5:18 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 1905 near Yantis; at approximately 6:41 p.m. Micah Neill, 29, of Yantis, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with Alcohol Concentration of 0.15 or More.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 37 near Mineola, at approximately 7:26 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:33 p.m., in reference to a dispute on FM 515 near Como. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- At 9:10 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 80 near Mineola.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2176 near Quitman, at approximately 10:47 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
February 21
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Highway 37 near Mineola; at approximately 1:21 a.m. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 3:43 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4536 near Winnsboro; at approximately 5:59 a.m. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
- At 9:23 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1912 near Yantis.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 near Yantis, at approximately 11:48 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 154 near Yantis; at approximately 12:58 p.m. Brandi Potts, 34, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Mineola, at approximately 3:14 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 50, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Highway 37 near Quitman; at approximately 3:26 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 6:57 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 778 near Quitman; at approximately 7:29 p.m. Dale Rhodes, 25, of Harleton, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3588 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:17 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Alba, at approximately 8:27 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:29 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2920 near Alba, at approximately 9:48 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
February 22
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1700 near Yantis, at approximately 3:06 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 6:13 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:42 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 80 near Mineola, at approximately 11:46 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3496 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:19 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:45 p.m., in reference to a terroristic threat on CR 1236 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 69 near Mineola, at approximately 2:05 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged and stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case is active.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:21 p.m., in reference to a disturbance on CR 3540 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Oak St. in Yantis, at approximately 8:12 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Concho near Quitman, at approximately 9:50 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2697 near Mineola, at approximately 10:15 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 80 near Mineola; at approximately 11:07 p.m. Scott Wideman, 31, of Lindale, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Shanna Morgan, 42, of Gladewater, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2176 near Quitman, at approximately 11:36 p.m., in reference to disorderly conduct. Cole Bell, 23, of Mineola, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Corey Hudson, 18, of Quitman, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
February 23
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1895 near Yantis, at approximately 11:06 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1647 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:15 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2840 near Mineola, at approximately 2:17 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
- At 4:05 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1912 near Yantis.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 near Quitman, at approximately 4:50 p.m., in reference to an assault. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 182 near Quitman, at approximately 6:23 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:50 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on CR 4529 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 37 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:17 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
February 24
- Deputies were dispatched to Cheyenne near Quitman, at approximately 5:15 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Michael Lawson, 37, of Quitman, was arrested for Interference with Public Duties.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:08 a.m., in reference to a possible theft on CR 4990 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- At 10:38 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 1804 near Mineola.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1700 near Yantis, at approximately 3:16 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Russell Nipp, 34, of Emory, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 37 near Mineola, at approximately 6:39 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:58 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:17 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4350 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:44 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Highway 154 near Quitman; at approximately 9:04 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Highway 154 near Yantis; at approximately 9:56 p.m. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2176 near Quitman, at approximately 10:54 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the individuals and advised them to lower the volume of the music.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 182 near Alba; at approximately 10:56 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
February 25
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 37 near Quitman, at approximately 6:10 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- At 8:19 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2774 near Mineola.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:41 a.m., in reference to fraud on CR 2950 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 69 near Mineola, at approximately 11:18 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s storage building. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- At 12:26 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4412 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:45 p.m., in reference to fraud on FM 1804 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, used one of the reporting party’s checks. This case is active.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:00 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on CR 4545 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice. This case is active.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:06 p.m., in reference to harassment on CR 3230 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1643 near Quitman, at approximately 6:47 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and they were separated for the night.
- At 7:23 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
- At 7:39 p.m., cows were reported out on PR 7631 near Hawkins.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:26 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
Agency Assists
- Between the dates of February 19 and February 25, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Precinct 2 Constable, Tyler Parole Office, Child Protective Services, Mineola Police Department and Department of Public Safety.
Total Jail Count
- 129 inmates
- 111 males
- 18 females
Reminders from Sheriff Castloo
Sheriff Thomas Castloo would like to remind everyone, if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
Spring Break extended two days for PJC students
Paris Junior College has announced that Spring Break has been extended through March 17 for students, who should expect to return Wednesday, March 18, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Employees are expected to return to work as normal at the conclusion of Spring Break on Monday, March 16.
“We are working on contingency plans to minimize disruption to our students’ studies while doing everything we can to mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19,” said PJC President, Dr. Pam Anglin.
“We are monitoring updated information provided by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control,” Anglin said, “and in frequent communication with city, state and county officials as well as other area institutions of education to assess the best course forward for ensuring the safety of our students and employees.”
For information on COVID-19, and the latest bulletins from PJC, please check www.parisjc.edu/covid-19.
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.
Woman Jailed In Sacramento County On Felony Warrant Out Of Hopkins County
A 39-year-old Sacramento, California woman was jailed in her home county until Wednesday on a Hopkins County warrant.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted Kimberly Lynn Finch was in custody. The woman was taken into custody at 8:45 a.m. March 11 at Sacramento County Main Jail and flown from California to a DFW Airport.
Finch was then transported to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked at 7:45 p.m. March 11, on the Hopkins County warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for intentionally causing bodily injury to a child, HCSO Lt. Amanda Weatherford and Deputy Elijah Fite alleged in arrest reports.
According to jail reports, Finch remained in Hopkins County jail on the charge March 12, 2020. It marked the third time she has been booked into Hopkins County jail.
She was first arrested Feb. 23, 2017 on two injury to a child charges. Finch and 50-year-old Douglas Wayne Gaffney reportedly lived on County Road 3502 in Hopkins County at that time. Special Crimes Unite officers accused the pair of exposing two children to drugs being used in the home, officials alleged at the time of their arrests. He was released on Feb. 27, and Finch on Feb. 28, 2017, from Hopkins County Jail, according to jail reports.
Finch and Gaffney were indicted on two injury to a child charges in March 2017, according to court records. Both were booked into the county jail a second time on May 30, 2017, after being sentenced to a 90-day commitment to an intermediate sanctioned jail facility. Finch remained in custody in Hopkins County jail until July 13, 2017, and Gaffney until July 5, 2017, 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.
Local Physician Provides Corona Insights
KSST reached out to a local physician for an update on Corona virus in our area. The physician, who because of HIPPA restriction must remain anonymous, stated his practice has not seen any illness related to COVID-19.
One patient did come to the practice with a cough, and requested Corona virus testing. The patient was not able to provide one of the required samples. The widely available test needs both an oral cavity swab, and a sputum sample. This particular patient had no travel history, and aside from the test request, would not have been considered for COVID-19 testing.
Our contact wishes to express these final thoughts.
- Be vigilant, but there is no need to panic.
- Be clean. Touching a surface where the virus has landed, and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes could cause an infection.
- Remember that the virus most likely spreads from person to person via coughs and sneezes. i.e. airborne droplets.
- Deploying excessive amounts of aerosol disinfectants will probably do more harm than good. Those chemicals could irritate your airway.
- Soap and warm water washing for your hands still trumps all those alcohol hand ‘santizers’. Soap removes oils from your hands. COVID-19 likes those oils. Scrub gently and count to 20.
SH 11 Traffic Stop Results In Location Of Alleged Ecstasy Tablets, Felony Arrest
A routine traffic stop on State Highway 11 Wednesday afternoon resulted in a 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest on a felony controlled substance charge after a couple of suspected Ecstasy tablets were found on him, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Deputies Aaron Chaney and E. Jaime reportedly initiated a traffic stop at 1:56 p.m. March 11 on a Dodge 2500, after radar showed the pickup to be traveling at 76 miles per hour in a 60 mph speed zone. The truck stopped on SH 11 at County Road 4710.
Upon contact, deputies alleged the driver, identified in arrest reports as 29-year-old Keenan Lonche Wells, would not make eye contact when speaking with them. Wells’ hands were also reported to be shaking. The deputies asked Wells and a female passenger to step out of the truck.
Wells gave the deputies permission to search his pockets. In the man’s back pocket, deputies found a plastic bag with a pink tablet with the word “WIFI” printed on the pill, Chaney and Jaime alleged in arrest reports. When asked what the tablet was, Wells allegedly admitted it was Ecstasy.
Both Wells and the female were secured into handcuffs. Chaney reportedly removed the man’s wallet from his left cargo pocket and handed it to Jaime to search. An additional tablet, suspected to also be Ecstasy as it was identical to the pill found in the man’s pocket, was located in the wallet, Chaney alleged in reports.
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper William Gillentine arrived and stood with Wells and the female passenger while deputies searched the pickup. No additional contraband was found, deputies reported. Wells was taken to jail on a controlled substance charge and the truck was released to the female passenger, Chaney and Jaime alleged in arrest reports.
The tablets weighed approximately 0.5 grams, according to arrest reports. Wells was booked into Hopkins County jail, where he remained Thursday morning, march 12, 2020, in lieu of $5,000 bond on the felony possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies’ patrol trucks 
Texas Department of Public Safety highway patrol trooper’s vehicle
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.
