Hopkins County Records, Jan. 24, 2020
Land Deed Transactions
- James Coker, Larry Joe Coker independently and as independent executor for the Mary Marlene Coker Estate and the John Wayne McCown Estate, and Martha Vera McCoy to Ashley Patterson and Bodie Patterson; tract in the Jesse Odom survey
- Jamil Brown, Betty Jo Johnson known as Betty J. Washington, Natasha Johnson, Adrien Johnson, Kristal Washington and Sherwood Johnson to Clinton J. Beachum; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- McIlrath Properties LLC to Dale Humphrey Haack; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Judy Dougherty and Paul E. Dougherty to Brenda Dougherty Borel, also known as Brenda Ogle, and Crystal Dougherty; tract in the William N. Baker survey
- Barbara Cowgill Spa, Barbara L. Cowgill, to Johnny R. Darrow; tract in the David H. Pitts survey
- Rebecca Ann Dotson Cady, Dana Combs Spa and Dana Dotson Combs to Travis M. Furguson and Glenda Hickman; tract in the Henry E. Smith survey
- Araceli Gamez and Everado Gamez to Lucas Trejo and Yolanda G. Trejo; tract in the John Polk survey
- Carlos R. Gamez to Araceli Gamez and Everado Gamez; tract in the James Gahagen survey
- Melinda Joyce Oster and Thomas Alvin Quinn to Laura Quinn Thompson; tract in the G. Procello survey
- Together Good Deeds II LLC to Larry White and Tammy White; tract in the George C. Roberts survey
- Everett Jennings to Alexsa Baylus; tract in the Pate Addition
- Colbert Oaks Properties LLC to Carl Bubba Godwin and Misty Godwin; tract in the Henry Morgan survey
- Krista Dillon, also known as Krista Ogelsby, and Art Oglesby to James Richard Wiler; tract in the Joseph H. Simpson survey
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Bobby Buford and Deborah Buford; tract in Sunset North
- Tim R. Blake to Theresa A. Blake; tract in the EG Patton survey
- John Randolph Abston, Christina Steedman and Paul Steedman to John Randolph Abston; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Donald Wade Hatley to Hopkins County Precinct 3; tract in the O Barb survey
- Larry Jumper to Alisa Green; tract in the G. Procello survey
- Larry Dee Young to Anthony Nguyen; tract in the AJ Odom survey
- Billy Hatley, Maria Hatley and Tara Renee Hatley to J-J Construction; tract in the O Bar survey
- Carroll Elaine Earhart, independently and as independent executor for the Mildred G. Earhart Estate, and Karen Suzzanne Renwick to Carroll Elaine Earhart; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Wesley Freeman Ethridge Estate, Shannon White independent executor, to Damon Brad Ethridge and Wesley Keith Ethridge; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Freddie Mack (FM) McCauley to Baden Shackelford and Jason Shackelford; tract in the David Lee survey
- Jovanegh Bucio and Raydon Swaim to Maria A. Guerrero; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Linda Rosamond and William E. Rosamond to Alfonso Gutierrez and Maria Gutierrez; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Ed Rosamond, also known as William Edward Rosamond, and Linda Rosamond to Alfonso Gutierrez and Maria Gutierrez; tracts in the MA Bowlin survey
- Bobby Gregg Price to Triad Learning Systems Inc.; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Chunma Lama, Chunmu Lama Spa, Tashi Sherpa and 82 Stops Enterprises LLC to Noyo Inc.; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Pike’s Peak Capital Management LLC to Abed Azzam; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Diane Lynn McCormick to CCM Holdings LLC; tract in the Daniel Fuller survey
- Double Insanity Investments LLC to James D’Angelo an Rebbeca D’Angelo; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Brad Morris and Terry Morris to Kobie Renea Price and Neil Tate Price; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Brad Morris and Terry Morris to CJP Properties LLC; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Amanda Starr and Kirk W. Starr to Charles Dawson; tract in the SL Gilbert survey
- Pense Ranch Properties LLC to Jennifer Ward Lamont; tract in the Daniel Halbrook survey
- Garrett Doss Sprague to Angela Bearden; tract in the TG Birdwell survey
- Angela Bearden, Rebecca Doss known as Rebecca Pena and Lisa Sprague to Garrett Doss Sprague; tract in the TG Birdwell survey
- GVD Rentals LLC to Hector Zamora Jimenez Mundo
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Maria Deniger
- Linda Rosamond and William E. Rosamond to Alfonso Gutierrez and Maria Gutierrez; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Annette Elaine Merrell, Calvin D. Robinson, Carl Smith and Sonya Robinson Smith to Shirley Robinson Wakeman; tract in the WC Towers survey
- All Star Sleep Clinic LLC and Virginia Davis to Elizabeth Johnson survey
- Virginia Merle Highfield Homestead Trust, Wesley Eric Highfield trustee, to Alisha S. Wright and Gregory W. Wright; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Janice Giles to Jason Pounds; tract in the John Bryan survey
- EA Junell Jr. to Nauman Anwar; tract in the Smith R. Cherry survey
- Sandi Watts Holden to Bobbie Gail Garmon and Paul W. Garmon Jr; tract in the ED Chennith survey
- Kenneth Eugene Jones deceased, KE Jones Testamentary Trust, Dick P. Wood Jr. trustee, to Kenneth David Jones and Kevin Phillip Jones; tract in the William Gragg survey
- S&R Construction LLC to Cody W. Morgan and Katelyn Morgan; tract in the JS Bowen survey
- Candace Lee Ashmore and Casan Layne Ashmore to Triumph Christian Center of Sulphur Springs I; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Della-Back Oil Co to Sulphur River LP; tract in the T. Davis survey
- Chad Cable and Mary Stahl Cable to Ronald Nix; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Ibra Mitchell Mills Jr. to Tammy Mills Matlock, David Mills and Teresa Mills Minick; tract in the Reel Henry survey
Application for Marriage License
Austin Edward Olson and Maria Bele Ruiz Rodriguez
SSISD Wildcat Football Banquet Including Student Athletic Trainers Takes Place At SSCC
The 2019 Sulphur Springs Wildcats Football Team had their football banquet at the Sulphur Springs Country Club Thursday night, January 23. The Student Athletic Trainers were also part of the event.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens selected his entire senior class as football MVP.
Each football position group coach introduced his players and talked about them.
Coach Owens also explained what the evening celebration was all about. He said things did not go the way the Wildcats wanted them to this season. He said there were a lot of frustrations.
Still, Coach Owens said the banquet celebrates a great group of men. He said their parents did a phenomenal job of raising them. Coach Owens said they were a fun group to coach. He said despite the disappointments, every week the players came in saying let’s go. He said the players liked to be around each other and he added they encouraged each other.
Coach Owens said the players fought their tails off every game. He said that’s what they were celebrating Thursday night. Coach Owens said people who based everything on wins and losses can have miserable lives because you can’t always be successful.
He said the banquet was also about the things players learned. He said the players have things in perspective. He said that’s what athletics is about and what the Wildcats’ program is all about.
He said he and his coaches wish the best for all the players in their lives.
Head Athletic Trainer Tammy Carrell introduced her student athletic trainers made up of three sophomores and three freshmen.
Coach Carrell chose her three sophomores as MVP’s: Bailee Burnett, Micah Cleveland and Kate Mitchell.
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.
Game Day Friday Features Basketball And Soccer
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams continue district play on this game day Friday, January 24, in Texarkana against Texas High. The Lady Cats play the Lady Tigers at 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats meet the Tigers at 7:30 p.m.
It’s the third district game for the Wildcats. They are ranked #9 in Class 5A in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll. The Wildcats are 1-1 in district play after a victory over Mount Pleasant at home Tuesday night, 72-54. Tonight’s game marks the first of three straight district road trips for the Wildcats. Texas High is also 1-1 in district play with a loss at Mount Pleasant and a win at Lindale. The Wildcats are 19-7 for the season and Texas High is 11-11, according to Maxpreps.
The Lady Cats Basketball Team is 1-3 in district play after a loss at home to Mount Pleasant Tuesday night, 59-39. The Lady Cats season record is 8-19. Sub-varsity games begin at Texas High Friday starting at 5 p.m. The Lady Cats JV will be in the main Texas High Gym at 5 p.m. Wildcats JV and then Freshman will play in the Tigers Auxiliary Gym starting at 5 p.m.
KSST Radio will bring you Lady Cats and then Wildcats’ basketball staring at 6:15 p.m. It should feature streaming audio and video. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
The Wildcats Soccer Team plays at home on the game day Friday against Mesquite Poteet. Mesquite Poteet is the alma mater of Wildcats Head Soccer Coach Alexi Upton. The Wildcats played to a tie in their last game Tuesday night, a 0-0 game at The Prim against Pittsburg. The Wildcats season record is 4-4-4. Friday there will be a JV game at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity match starting at 7:15 p.m.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Paul Pewitt Football Coach Triston Abron Named Fort Worth Coach Of The Year
Former Wildcat player, assistant coach and defensive coordinator Triston Abron, now the head coach of the Paul Pewitt Brahmas, has been named Fort Worth Coach of the Year.
Coach Abron took his Brahmas to the Class 3A, Division II State Final Game won by Gunter in late December. Coach Abron said he was still in shock and awe and was humbled to even be considered yet alone chosen.
Sheriff's Office Pursuing COPS Grant To Add Officers To Patrol Division
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing grant funding which would allow the department to increase the department by one patrol deputy each shift.
HCSO Chief Deputy Tanner Crump talked with Hopkins County Commissioners Court during a work session this week about potentially applying for a 3-year COPS grant for up to $125,000 to increase patrol and CID staffing to keep up with population increases over the last decade and anticipated in for the future.
The grant would help cover 75 percent of the salary for the additional HCSO staff over the three years, Crump estimated. In order to apply for the grant, Crump said he’d need to hire a grant writer at a cost of about $750 to complete the application by the March deadline.
Crump pointed out the grant is similar to the SAFER grant which Hopkins County Fire Department received last year, which is allowing the department to add three more full-time firefighters, one per shift, to the duty roster starting this spring.
County Judge Robert Newsom acknowledged the county will be picking up the additional cost of three additional firefighters after the funding cycle and any amount not covered by grant, to ensure they have the staff they need. Picking up the cost of additional staff for the sheriff’s office would be the same. He said if funding comes through as projected for the planned solar farms and taxes from new construction on properties, the new revenue should be enough to pay for the additional officers.
“It’s hard to plan based no projections without going too far out,” Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker said, noting that with increased population typically is the need for additional emergency services.
Crump said that the county crime rate is “super low,” and the sheriff’s office has worked hard with the staffing and resources they have to get it there. If crime like population increases as projected, without additional staff, it will be very hard to regain low crime rates and high clearance rates. Crump pointed out that since he began working at HCSO in 2005, no additional positions have been added to the department.
“If we’re going to add, now is the time to add, not when we’re trying to play catch up,” Crump said.
“That’s what we are doing with the roads. We’ve got to continue putting more funding into the roads,” Barker said, noting another funding need in the county.
County Fire Chief Andy Endsley reported he had been targeted at least four times by people attempting to gain access to banking information.
Sheriff Lewis Tatum said he’d like to add four additional officers. Crump said he’d like to add four patrol deputies and criminal investigator.
“We now need three deputies each shift. We are wanting a fourth, one for each shift, and an investigator. We’d need three fully rigged patrol cars and for the deputies,” Crump said.
If an additional criminal investigator were added, funding for a vehicle for that position could come from the seizure fund.
Tatum pointed out that adding a deputy per shift would allow one deputy on patrol to be assigned to each precinct.
Tatum said cyber and computer crimes are on the rise.
They keep his chief investigator, who received special training and equipment to help investigate these types of crimes, very busy. If they keep increasing, it will likely mean he will have to dedicate all of his attention to those types of cases, putting the department down one investigator for other incoming cases. As it is, the chief investigator puts in a lot of time before and after hours to ensure cyber and electronic crime cases as well as the other offenses reported are addressed, along with teaching and participating in required training.
Newsom noted foreigners seem to be flooding electronic communications with threats and scam attempts. Staff at the courthouse had received at least two scam attempts recently, he said.
Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin asked if after the three years of grant funding the county would be obligated to continue funding those salaries.
Crump affirmed the county would be responsible for maintaining those positions moving forward, that they couldn’t lay them off after the grant period is over.
“You have helped all of us out, including road crews,” Newsom said of the sheriff’s office, directly noting the inmate labor utilized throughout the county.
“Do we go forward with the application?” Tatum asked.
Newsom said to move forward with the application. If HCSO doesn’t receive the grant or the county isn’t able to afford its part of the additional cost, the county wouldn’t have to proceed with it.
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.
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For Allegedly Interfering With Emergency Call
A 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed just before noon Thursday for allegedly preventing a female from calling 911 during an altercation at a gas station.
Sulphur Springs police were dispatched about 11:40 a.m. Jan. 23 to the East Shannon Road gas station to what was reported as an assault in progress. Dispatchers, on the 911 line, advised of what sounded like a male and female fighting. A citizen with a firearm was also reportedly on scene attempting to stop the fight, Sulphur Springs police noted in arrest reports.
Upon arrival, officers alleged seeing a “highly agitated” male at the passenger’s side door of a Dodge Avenger. The man was ordered to the ground and placed into custody, officers alleged in arrest reports.
The female reportedly involved in the disturbance told officials she had attempted to call 911 during the disturbance, but the man took the cell phone away and wouldn’t allow her to call, the officer alleged in arrest reports.
The 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man in custody allegedly said he told the woman she could use his phone, but when she began to call 911, he took the phone from her. Consequently, the 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on a Class A misdemeanor interference with an emergency request for assistance charge, according to arrest reports.
He remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, Jan. 23; bond was set at $2,000 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.
I-30 Traffic Stop In Hopkins County Nets 2 Arrests
An interstate traffic stop east of Sulphur Springs Thursday afternoon resulted in two Tennessee residents’ arrests on misdemeanor marijuana and weapon charges, according to arrest reports.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper reported stopping a red Ford Focus at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at mile marker 136 on Interstate 30 for speeding. During contact with the pair in the car, the trooper reported smelling a strong marijuana odor coming from inside of it.
During a probable cause search, a plastic container filled with suspected marijuana and a loaded 9 mm handgun were allegedly found under the front passenger’s seat where the 26-year-old Cordova, Tennessee woman had been seated. A metal pipe containing a marijuana roach was also located, the highway patrol trooper alleged in arrest reports.
Both the Cordova woman and 29-year-old Memphis, Tennessee man were arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, according to arrest reports.
The Tennessee pair remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, Jan. 24; bond for each was set at $2,000 on the weapon charge and $1,000 on the marijuana 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.
Construction Project, Repairs Discussed By Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioner Court, during a work session this week, discussed a construction project and needed repairs at county facilities.
Tom Glossup reported construction on the new building to be located at the corner of Houston and Rosemont Streets is expected to really get under way the first part of February, weather permitting.
Putting an office in the building, location of a hot water heater and sinks were discussed. Glosup discussed the possibility of using a few feet of office space to house a hot water heater. When asked about sink needs, Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum noted a deep sink would be needed. One large sink with hot and cold water on the outside wall would likely suffice.
Work in the Justices of the Peace’s offices could begin in February as well. The work was approved last year following water problem which caused damage to a wall. Waterproofing of one wall, painting and carpeting are on the list of items planned. The floor will need to be cleared and cleaned as well, according to Glosup.
Glosup said he was approached about the potential of making the JP’s offices more secure for employees, especially those more exposed to the incoming visitors at the front desk than in some other areas. Ideas discussed were protective glass over the top part of the counter, relocating or switching up the glass wall, possibly adding a different door, requiring visitors to be buzzed in by county staff and a different more protective glass.
One factor that would need to be considered, according to Glosup, is the configuration of the counters; they may need to modified so that they come together at a right angle to allow for easier implementation of additional safety measures. Expense of the changes, including any new materials needed, would be another factor to take into consideration, officials noted.
Tatum said he’d like to see the Justice of the Peace and Tax Offices added to alarm system monitored at the sheriff’s office. The new buildings are already on the system.
Glosup said the JPs’ offices indicated they would like to be closed on Friday, Feb. 14, which would allow inmates to help move things in readiness for the work. The JPs’ offices would then be closed Feb. 14-17 (President’s Day holiday), under the proposed timeline.
County Judge Robert Newsom said the law does allow a department to shut down for one day if needed for work.
Glosup inquired about hiring painters to allow the work to be completed expediently, as was done at the AgriLife Extension Office recently.
Newsom noted repairs are needed for some windows at Hopkins County Courthouse, including in the main courtroom.
James Showalter anticipated an announcement this week regarding any additional grants available that Hopkins County. These grants could go towards installation of solar panels on any county building, Newsom reported.
Glosup suggested the tax office as a potential location should it meet other requirements for any grants offered. Also suggested was expanding the number of panels on Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center. Recently panels were installed atop the county jail area. Also suggested, if grants are available and the facility qualifies, was potentially putting panels over another section of the HCLEC, the sheriff’s administrative offices on the other side of the building.
County Fire Chief Andy Endsley asked where things were in the plan to phase out old light systems and transition to LED lights. Tatum said as lights are going out in the sheriff’s office, they are being replaced with LED lighting and systems. Newsom said he liked the idea of making the change at the jail first, for additional cost savings. Newsom said he’d like to see the lighting plan move forward.
Glosup cautioned that there aren’t many rebates or programs that offer cost incentives for switching to LED lighting as there are for installing solar panels.
Newsom said just making the change should balance out in three years in cost savings. He suggested changing lights at the county fire station, which also recently had solar panels installed, and at the Civic Center, which has had solar panels for years.
The district attorney’s office staff also alerted officials of a possible issue at their new building. Staff reported floor moisture and expressed concern for potential mold issues related to the moisture. Carpeting was rolled back. Glosup was notified. County staff removed a rug at the entry and set up a fan in front of it to help dry it out, officials reported.
