DPS: Marijuana, Wine, Methamphetamine Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers arrested a 47-year-old Texarkana woman, who allegedly possessed methamphetamine, marijuana and wine during a traffic stop Friday morning.
The trooper allegedly smelled an “intoxicating beverage” odor emitting from a Dodge Dart, while talking to the driver he had stopped at 8:35 a.m. Feb. 7 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 141 for speeding. Seeing an open bottle of MD 20/20 on the front passenger’s floorboard and a wet center console, Trooper Warren Williamson instructed Stephanie Rena Bean to exit the car, according to arrest reports.
Bean reportedly agreed to let the trooper search her jacket pockets. Williamson alleged finding a small bag containing a clear, crystal-like substance he recognized from his experience and training to be methamphetamine. Consequently, the trooper took Bean into custody, the trooper alleged in arrest reports.
A search of the car allegedly revealed a small bag of suspected marijuana in a backpack on the front seat and a small, hand-rolled marijuana cigarette on the rear floorboard behind the driver’s seat.
Bean’s car was impounded and she was taken to jail for possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, arrest reports noted.
At the jail, Bean allegedly agreed to standard field sobriety testing, which she was unable to successfully complete. She “demonstrated she did not have the use of her normal mental and physical faculties due to the induction of alcohol and drugs into her system,” Williamson alleged in arrest reports. Bean was subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated with an open container
The 47-year-old Texarkana woman was booked into the county jail on all three charges; the suspected contraband was packaged to be submitted to the DPS crime lab in Tyler for analysis, according to arrest reports.
Bean, who jail reports noted is also known as Stephanie R. Cupp, remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Feb. 8, 20202 on all three charges, 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.
Wildcats Basketball Team Struggles Against Mount Pleasant Defense In 45-31 Loss On The Road
The Wildcats Basketball Team fell out of a first place tie in district play after a 45-31 loss at Mount Pleasant Friday night, Feb. 7.
The Wildcats got off to an okay start, leading 13-10 after one quarter. Then, the offensive wheels came off for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats managed only 2 points in the second quarter while Mount Pleasant scored 11. The Tigers were up 21-15 at halftime. Offensive woes continued for the Wildcats as they were outscored 10-9 in the third quarter and 14-7 in the final period. The Wildcats were held to 18 points over the last three quarters.
Senior Day Day Hall had a good game with 15 points including 2 three-pointers. Senior Grayson McClure had 6 points on 2 made threes. Junior Lamodrick Johnson had 4 points. Boo Wilkerson and Cameron Kahn had 3 points each.
Mount Pleasant freshman point guard Payton Chism led the Tigers with 17 points. That included three made free throws right before the half and a three-point basket at the buzzer at the end of the third quarter.
The Tigers now lead the district with a 6-1 record and their season record is 26-3. To wrap up the district championship, Mount Pleasant will have to be road warriors as they lose district play with three road games.
The Wildcats, ranked #8 in Class 5A, slip to 5-2 in district play and 23-8 overall. The Wildcats close out district play with a three game home stand. It begins Tuesday night as Texas High comes to town.
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.
Second And Third Quarter Swoons For The Lady Cats Basketball Team Cost Them In 48-31 Loss at Mount Pleasant Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team started well against Mount Pleasant Friday night, Feb. 7, on the road leading the Lady Tigers, 12-10 after the first quarter.
However, Mount Pleasant turned things around in the second and third quarters outscoring the Lady Cats, 32-9 to lead 42-21 after three quarters. The Lady Cats did outscore the Lady Tigers 10-9 in the fourth quarter, but Mount Pleasant ended up on top, 48-31.
Junior Nylah Lindley led the Lady Cats with 10 points. Freshman Kenzie Willis scored 7 points. Senior Kate Womack had 5 points. Freshman Serenity Lewis scored 4 points. Junior Bre’Asia Ivery added 3 points. Sophomore Hannah Cordell scored 2 points.
Mount Pleasant got big games from senior post Kenya Bates with 18 points and freshman point guard Paris Beard with 16 points. The Lady Tigers, now 6-3 in district play, remain in a second place tie with Texas High, who just squeezed by Lindale by 2 points with a basket at the buzzer at home.
With the Lindale loss, the Lady Cats remain in fourth place with their 3-6 record. Lindale is one game back at 2-7. Lindale closes district play at home Tuesday against last place Greenville while the Lady Cats hope to wrap up the fourth place playoff spot a they host Texas High Tuesday on Senior Night.
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.
Wildcats Soccer Team’s Non Losing Streak Now At 8 Games After 3-1 Win At Nevada Community Friday
The last time the Wildcats Soccer Team came up on the short end of the scoreboard was on Jan. 11, as Forney edged by the Wildcats 2-1 in the Lobo Invitational Tournament in Longview. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton used the game to let everyone on his roster play.
Since then, the Wildcats have gone 8 games without another loss. During the streak, they have won four and tied four.
The 8th game in the streak took place Friday night as the Wildcats topped Nevada Community, 3-1 on the road. The Braves were preseason ranked #5 in Region II in Class 4A.
Wildcats forward Omar Hernandez has been an active goal scorer this season for the Wildcats. He had two goals Friday, one unassisted and the second assisted by Kevin Yanez. In a special moment for the Wildcats, Cristin Ramirez scored his first Wildcat goal in his four years of high school play.
Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats are really outworking teams and are playing amazing soccer. He added he is very proud of his guys.
The Wildcats season record is now 6-4-5.
The Wildcats seem to be entering district play on a real high. The Wildcats open district play Tuesday night at Greenville.
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.
Lady Cats Soccer Team Gets Win Friday To Give Them A Boost Heading Into District Play Next Tuesday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team got a home win against Nevada Community, 2-1 Friday night, February 7.
The win snapped a two game losing streak and gave them a boost as they enter district play against Greenville Tuesday night at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Lady Cats got a goal from freshman Rebekah Stanley after an assist from Janine Yamaguchi and an unassisted goal from Haley Robinson.
Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said the contest featured really good games from both teams. He said the Lady Cats had lots of chances but could only manage to get two goals.
The Lady Cats improved their season record to 4-6-1.
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.
Candidate Filing Deadline Nears For May 2 City, School District Elections
Those planning to file candidacy in local municipal and school board elections in Sulphur Springs, Cumby and Yantis have just one week left to do so, as filing in regular May 2 elections ends on Feb. 14.
Sulphur Springs City Council
As of last reporting, the Sulphur Springs City Council Election was the only May 2 election in which a contested race had developed.
While there are six places up for election on the ballot, two regular term seats and four unexpired terms, Place 1 is the only one with more than one candidate filing as of Friday, Feb. 7.
The list of candidates who had filed for a place on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council Election ballot includes:
- Place 1
- Place 2
- Place 3
- Place 5
- Place 6
- Place 7
Places 1, 2, 3 and 5 are for the unexpected terms of council members who resigned in December. Places 6 and 7 were regularly slated to be on the May 2 ballot; both are for a full term on the council.
Candidate filing for Places 1-3 seats and Place 5-7 on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council Election ballot continues from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Feb. 14, at City Hall, 201 North Davis St. Residents should see City Secretary Gale Roberts for an application packet.
Cumby City Council
At last reporting, only two candidates had file for two seats up for election on Cumby City Council.
Audri Mayo filed candidacy for alderman Place 2 on the council. Sheryl Lackey has filed candidacy for Place 1 on the council.
Alderman Place 1 became open when Doug Simmerman was elected mayor in November. The Place 2 seat opened with the resignation of Kristin Thompson last fall. The council on Sept. 21 appointed Audri Mayo to the Place 2 council vacancy. The council had planned to rescind that appointment at the October meeting, but Mayo resigned first.
Candidates filing for both places on the ballot is ongoing.
The Cumby City Council members will be asked at the Feb. 11 meeting to approve two resolutions amending the previous October resolutions extending the filing deadline from Valentine’s Day to March 3, as required for special elections.
Applications may be picked up from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at Cumby City Hall, 100 East Main St. Applications may also be downloaded from the Secretary of State’s website, completed, notarized and mailed to the Cumby City Hall by the deadline, according to city staff.
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees
Both Cody and Vaughn filed candidacy on the first day of filing and have drawn no challengers as of this week. Each is seeking a third term on the board.
Only two candidates were reported to have filed for a place on the May 2 Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Election ballot. There are only two places up for election, those held by incumbents Robert Cody and Robbin Vaughn.
However, candidate filing for a place on the ballot for two full-term seats on Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays, Jan. 15-Feb. 14. Applications are available in SSISD Tax Office, located in the SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St.
Yantis ISD Board of Trustees
Only two candidates had sign up to run in the May 2 Yantis Independent School District Board of Trustees Election as of last reporting. Melissa Stephens and Jennifer McKeever currently serve in those seats.
Incumbent Melissa Stephens has filed, as has Teresa Starrett.
Candidate filing for two full 3-year seats on Yantis ISD’s Board of Trustees will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, Jan. 15-Feb. 14, in Yantis Middle School Building in the Administration Office, 111 South Main St.
Hopkins County Records For Feb. 7, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Alfonso Rocha Garcia and Zuleyma Miranda
- Byram Gene Staggs and Julie Dean McBride
- Tafoya Jaime Hernandez and Sanjuana Santibanez Gomez
- Danny Joe Barron Sosa and Aracely Flores
- Tommy L. Cooke and Vicky Darlene Stone
- Shelton Cole Whitson and Delaney Lain Grob
- Steven Ray Agee and Pamela Ann Hudson
Land Deed Transactions
- Michael Coker to Becky Cady and David Cady; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Rose M. Yarbrough; 2 tracts in Sunset South
- Teresa C’Ne Monday to John Allen Warren and Morgan Lee Warren; tract in the John G. Weames survey
- Dan Hamiter to New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministry; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Donald Ensey and Myrtle M. Ensey to Deborah Sustaire; tract in the Charles Thompson survey
- Angel Perez and Maria Sofia Sosa to Daniel Jose Yanez; tract in the JA Winn survey
- Carol Dean and Merrill Dean to Carol A. Dean and Merrill L. Dean, trustees for the Merrill and Carol Dean Living Trust; tract in the Highland Oaks Addition
- David Issa and Muna M. Mohammed to Farah Issa and Salah El Deen Issa; tract in the William A. Irvin survey
Paris District Road Report for the Week of February 10, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 10, 2020. 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). Beginning February 11th through February 22nd, watch for daytime lane closures on Southbound US 75 between Center St. and FM 1417 as crews work on shoulder corrections and building detours. Weather dependent, the southbound FM 1417 exit ramp will be closed on February 12th in order to perform the work at this location. On February 11th the southbound Travis Street connector ramp onto southbound US 75 will be closed permanently. Traffic will be detoured onto the frontage road to Park Avenue.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for traffic shifts as workers widen FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Due to the recent weather and utility delays, the project start has been rescheduled for February 17th.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional one lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road and the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on rebuilding the southbound frontage road.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place underdrains.
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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the daytime.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
Greer Road, Grayson County: just south of FM 901 at Brushy Creek. Greer Road is closed at Brushy Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Greer Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Sandusky Road, during construction.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. 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 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section.
County Road 3810, Fannin County: at Loring Creek. County Road 3810 is closed at Loring Creek while crews remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 3810 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
Business SH 121, Fannin County: from SH 121 to SH 121 in Randolph. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
FM 815, Fannin County: in Trenton. Watch for daytime lanes closures as maintenance crews work on cleaning ditches.
FM 897, Fannin County: from US 82 to CR 2950 in Lannius. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
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 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews replace an existing drainage structure; temporary traffic signals will direct traffic.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From 1.5 Miles East of FM 3134 to 0.82 Miles East of FM 2653. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install perimeter signs for the upcoming overlay project.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
IH 30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade Metal Beam Guard Fence.
FM 900, Hopkins County: IH 30 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install 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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
US 82, Lamar County: from BU 82H to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 82, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 271, Lamar County: from FM 1499 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project consisting of widening pavement, installing continuous left turn lanes, and safety treating fixed objects is underway. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area.
I-30/US69, Hunt County, project to replace metal beam guard fence is underway. Please be cautious when driving in this area.
Fraud Alert! from Local Banking Institutions to Public
Fraud Alert! Fraudsters are making calls posing as a bank’s or other financial institution’s “Fraud Department.” If you receive a call asking for your banking credentials, HANG UP and call your bank directly. NEVER give out your banking credentials over the phone unless YOU initiate the call first.
4 Jailed In Hopkins County Feb. 6 On Warrants
At least four people were booked into Hopkins County jail on warrants Thursday, according to arrest and jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite traveled Thursday to Bradshaw state jail unit, where he took Olegario Cantu Arizmendez into custody at 9:20 a.m. Feb. 6.
The 50-year-old Sulphur Springs man was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was held on two bench warrants for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges and a warrant for not taking care of a delivery of possession of drug paraphernalia charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Deputy Fite also transported Jason Scott Flowers, 39, from Choice Moore Unit in Bonham to Hopkins County jail, according to arrest reports.
Flowers was booked on a bench warrant for a manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Ronald Edwin Otto, 61, turned himself in at 9:58 p.m. Feb. 6 at the sheriff’s office on a warrant, according to arrest reports.
He was escorted into the jail by Deputy Lance Burdick, and booked for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 59-year-old Como woman on an Ocean Springs, Mississippi police warrant for exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Deputies were alerted the wanted woman could possibly located at a residence. While attempting to serve the warrant Feb. 6, the woman allegedly ran into the bathroom at the residence and swallowed multiple pills, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
The woman was reportedly transported to the emergency room at a local hospital. After being medically cleared, she was arrested on the warrant and taken to jail, according to arrest reports. She remained in custody on the charge Friday morning, 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.
