Lady Cats Basketball Team Plays Competitive Game Against Good Princeton Team On The Road Friday
Chalk this one up in the moral victory category.
The rebuilding Lady Cats Basketball Team took a 19-16 halftime lead at Princeton against a very good Lady Panthers team Friday night at Princeton only to fall behind 42-32 after three quarters before rallying in the fourth quarter to lose a competitive game, 47-42.
The Lady Cats are now 4-12 for the season and they have lost six games in a row.
After a break for Christmas holidays, the Lady Cats will play in the Kaufman Holiday Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27-28. Pool play takes place Friday with Gold, Silver and Bronze Bracket play on Saturday.
In pool play Friday, the Lady Cats play Dallas Christian at 11:40 a.m. in the Kaufman Junior High Gym and Wills Point at 3:40 p.m. in the Kaufman Arena.
Woman Sentenced To 10 Years Deferred Probation, Restitution On 2018 Aggravated Assault Charge
Pittsburg man receives probated sentence on DWI charge; Marshall man sentenced to deferred probation on controlled substance charge
Three individuals — Mario Aguilar, Laura Ruth Alsobrook and David Joel Dean — were sentenced in district court this week on a felony charge each, according to court reports.
Mario Aguilar, 50, of Pittsburg was scheduled for a 9 a.m. court appearance Wednesday, Dec. 18, to plead guilty to driving while intoxicated third or more offense.
The charge stems from a May 4 traffic stop by a trooper for speeding on State Highway 11. Aguilar allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication and initially admitted to drinking one beer. After he was found intoxicated using field sobriety tests, he admitted to having six beers before driving, state troopers alleged in arrest reports.
The Pittsburg man was taken to jail May 4, where he allegedly tested 0.156 on breath tests, according to arrest reports. He was released from jail May 5 on $10,000 bond on the felony charge, according to jail reports. He was indicted on the charge for DWI, third or more offense, during the June grand jury session, according to court reports.
Aguilar was reportedly sentenced this week to 10 years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions Division, probated for 7 years. He also has to serve 10 days in the county jail and is required to have an ignition interlock device on any vehicle which he owns or operates, according to Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris.
Laura Ruth Alsobrook of Sulphur Springs was scheduled to appear in district court at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 18 to plead guilty before the court on an aggravated assault with deadly weapon charge.
Alsobrook was 18 at the time of her arrest on Nov. 30, 2018, on the charge. She allegedly confessed to driving a vehicle when it dragged and ran over 20-year-old Michael Calderon, who a police officer reportedly found lying face down in the 300 block of Helm Lane, shortly after 9 p.m. Nov. 29, 2018.
Calderon was reported to be unresponsive, with blood coming from his mouth and nose when an officer found him, Sulphur Springs police alleged in reports following Alsobrook’s arrest. Calderon was transported from the crash site to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs, then to an area trauma center in critical condition, police investigators reported following Alsobrook’s arrest in 2018.
Police officers, during the course of their investigation, received information that Calderon was “attempting to purchase narcotics from a male” when he was struck by the vehicle, police alleged in arrest reports.
Alsobrook was released from jail later Nov. 30, 2018; her bond was set at $50,000 according to jail reports.
Aaron Michael Krahn was alleged by officials to have been in the vehicle with Alsobrook when Calderon was injured. Krahn was arrested July 25 at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital and jailed on the aggravated assault charge, according to arrest reports. Krahn remained in Hopkins County jail until Oct. 31, according to jail reports.
Both Alsobrook and Krahn were indicted during the June grand jury session on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, according to court reports.
Alsobrook’s court appearance was this week. She was reportedly sentenced to 10 years of deferred adjudication probation with restitution totaling nearly $140,000 to be paid to the victim. Her co-defendant, Krahn, was previously sentenced to 5 years in the TDCJ Institutional Division, according to the district attorney’s office.
David Joel Dean of Marshall was scheduled to appear in district court at 9 a.m. Dec. 18 to plead guilty before the court on a possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Dean was arrested July 3, 2018. He allegedly claimed to have marijuana in his pocket as deputies were patting him down during an interstate traffic stop. However, they reported finding clear glass pipe and a black plastic bag containing a clear crystal-like substance methamphetamine. The then-38-year-old remained in Hopkins County jail until July 10; his bond was set at $25,000, according to arrest reports.
The Marshall man was indicted on a controlled substance charge during the April grand jury session, according to court reports.
Dean hast he court appearance this week to plead guilt. He was reportedly sentenced to one year of deferred adjudication probation for the controlled substance charge, according to the DA’s office.
Hopkins County Records For Dec. 20, 2019
Land Deed Transactions
- Everett Jennings and Lacie Jennings to Chris Steenbeek; tract in the John Clark survey
- Kelly S. Ward and Susan C. Ward to Catherine Brooks Radighieri and Greg Radighieri; tract in the M. Ybarbo survey
- Maria Chavarrio and Ricardo Chavarrio to Saul E. Romero; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Norman Douglas Higgins and Raymond Patrick Higgins, both independently and as co-executors for the Patricia P. Higgins Estate to Raymond Patrick Higgins; tract in the WC Towers survey
- James B. Jumper Jr. and Valerie K. Jumper to Janie Paul Jolly; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- George Ivan Alexander trustee, Lorenzo Ramirez Jr. and Valentino Ramirez to Texas Ranchitos LLC; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey
- DE Flips LLC to R4D LLC; tract in the Samuel McCulloch survey
- Jordan Pettit to Lilia Santos De Gutierrez and Martin Gutierrez; tract in the John H. McCullum survey
- Carol Denise Bell independently and as attorney, Debbie Elaine Cantrell, David L. Cherry Jr. and Duane Cherry Dana Szul to Daniel Phillip Lawrence and Shannon Michelle Lawrence; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Ivan Diosdado, Juan Diosdado, Nereyda Diosdado and Monserrat Zamora to Irma Herrera, Oscar Herrera and Irma Juarez; tract in the JJ Grant survey
- Dara Sue Lindstrom to Dara S. Lindstrom trustee for the Timothy A. and Dara S. Lindstrom 1990 Living Trust Dates May 12, 1980; tract in the Josiah Pettyjohn survey
- Anthony M. Barton to Brice Walker; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Honnie K. Pressley doing business as JHP Enterprise and JHP Enterprises to Kimberly Mason; tract in the Francis Hopkins survey
- Shawn Andrew Endsley and Becky Ringler-Endsley to James D. Wiesheier and Melissa Wiesheier; tract in the John Jordan survey
- Hermosa Holdings LLC to Justin K. Stennett; tract in the AO Hurlbert survey
- Amy Gearner and John Gearner to Richard Scherer, Sandra Scherer, Brian Shurtleff and Ricki Shurtleff; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jalayne Minter and Zachary Minter to Becca L. Stout; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Cheryl Blount and Daniel Ray Blount to Sam Barcenas; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Glenn A. Wiedenbeck and Jeannie Wiedenbeck to 100 MPH+ Management LLC; tract int he Lee Hi Addition
Applications for Marriage licenses
- Christopher Leroy Murphy and Kellie Dianne Dalton
Divorces Confirmed Final
- Felecia Allen and John Allen
- Carrie Lennon Cherney and Danny Lee Cherney
- Donald Lee Godfrey and Kathryn Lynn Godfrey
- Rowdonna Grant and Rodney Dywane Grant
- Dale Porter Thompson and Dawn Redd Thompson
- Kimberly Kay Willingham and Micah Dean Willingham
Paris District Road Report for the week of Dec. 23, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Dec. 23, 2019. 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 82, Grayson County: from FM 901 in Sadler to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to stripe the roadway, place rumble strips, and backfill the overlay.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Rd. 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.
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 FM 120 and Crawford Street. Watch for shoulder closures and mobile operations as workers complete this project. The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Crawford Street has been reopened to traffic.
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 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night thru Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
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 day-time.
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 day time lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
Cedar Road, Grayson County: just east of SH 11 at Cedar Creek. Cedar Road is closed at Cedar Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Cedar Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Snap Road, during construction.
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 5025, Fannin County: at Delba Creek. County Road 5025 is closed at Delba Creek while crews remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 5025 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
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.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. 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.
SH 37, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for workers as contractor continues prep right of way work.
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.
SH 37, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for workers as contractor continues prep right of way work.
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.
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Lady Cats Basketball Team Faces Another Strong Team on the Road on Game Day Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team returns to action against another tough team on the road on this game day Friday (December 20). The Lady Cats travel to Princeton to play the Lady Panthers. There will be a JV contest at 4:30 p.m. with a varsity game to follow at around 6 p.m. According to Max Preps, the Lady Panthers are 11-5 for the season with victories over Texas High and Greenville. The Lady Cats are 4-11 for the season after a loss at Pleasant Grove last Friday. The Lady Cats are trying to break a five game losing streak that started in a Glen Rose tournament earlier this month. Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell hopes by playing tough non-district foes, the Lady Cats will be better prepared for district play which begins in January.
Wildcats Basketball Team Hosts Dallas Jesuit on Friday Game Day
The #17 ranked Wildcats Basketball Team takes on another Class 6A team as Jesuit of Dallas comes to the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School Friday night (December 20). There will be a freshmen game at 5 p.m., a JV contest at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity game at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats come in with a season record of 11-5 after Tuesday night’s loss at home to Denton Guyer, 70-64. Guyer is ranked #5 in Class 6A. The loss was the first for a Wildcat team on their home court in almost two years. Before Tuesday, the Wildcats last home at home to Mount Pleasant back on January 13, 2017. Coach Clark Cipoletta is ready to start a new streak against Jesuit tonight. On line websites have Jesuit of Dallas with a season record of 4-7. KSST Radio will have the Jesuit and Wildcats game beginning at around 7:30 p.m. It will feature live video streaming and live audio streaming. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable. The game will also be posted to YouTube.
Former Wildcat Triston Abron Reflects on Paul Pewitt at State Championship Football Game
Former Wildcat player, assistant coach and defensive coordinator Triston Abron, now the Head Football Coach at Paul Pewitt, is back home Friday (December 20) after Thursday night’s Class 3A, Division II State Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington which saw Gunter get past Paul Pewitt in the second half to win state, 43-22. Coach Abron with a hoarse voice and after about 3 hours of sleep told KSST Sports that the state game experience was awesome and unbelievable but perhaps still a bit of a blur. The Brahmas practiced all this week in the Sulphur Springs High School Multipurpose Building to get ready for Jerry’s World in Arlington. Coach Abron said he was delighted to see his players experience being in a hotel and visiting Dallas restaurants. Then there was also the chance to play in the home of the Dallas Cowboys. All of these experiences he knows his players will never forget. He said he was proud of his guys for what they were able to accomplish this season. Coach Abron said he wants to get back to the state championship game. He gives Gunter credit for being a very good team that did a great job in the championship game. He said many of their players had been to the title game before and they played that way. In the game, Coach Abron said his Brahmas came out a bit awestruck but then he said they settled down and starting doing what they do. He said they made some defensive plays that kept them in the game. The score was tied 22-22 at halftime. Coach Abron said Gunter used a defense that the Paul Pewitt coaches had never seen them play. The teams traded three films but this Gunter defense was not on any of them. He said his offensive staff had to scramble but did a heck of a job changing offensive blocking schemes for the defense. In the second half, Coach Abron said the Brahmas had to punt on the first drive. Then Gunter scored. He said the wind seemed to go out of the Brahmas’ sails a little at that time. Coach Abron said he will lose three or four keys guys on offense and defense but he said he believes he has kids that can take up the slack. Coach Abron said this might not be the end of the road for Paul Pewitt saying they might just have the chance to get back to the state championship game again.
6 Jailed On Felony Warrants
At least six people were booked into Hopkins County jail on felony warrants over the last three days, according to arrest and jail reports.
Michael Allen Coker, 52, of Sulphur Springs was contacted at his Holiday Drive residence at 11 a.m. Dec. 19, by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney and Sgt. Shea Shaw. A records check confirmed the warrant for his arrest for violation of probation, which he was on for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Coker was taken into custody on the warrant; he remained in the county jail Friday morning, Dec. 20, according to arrest reports.
Michael Antonio Gabriel, 31, of Dallas was taken into custody at 9:56 a.m. Dec. 19 at Bradshaw State Jail and transported by Deputy Elijah Fite to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked on warrants for engaging in organized criminal activity, theft of property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, and Collin County organized retail theft and theft warrants, according to arrest and jail reports.
Gabriel remained in the county jail Dec. 20 on $15,000 bond on the engaging in organized criminal activity charge and $5,000 each on the other charges, according to jail reports.
Officers received information Joe Anthony Gotcher, 31, of Sulphur Springs could be located at his East Industrial Drive residence. Officers knocked on the door at the location early Friday morning, Dec. 20. When residents opened the door, officers saw Gotcher running to the bathroom inside the room; offices entered the residence and “used the least amount of force necessary to gain control of” Gotcher and put him into handcuffs, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Zachary Brown alleged in arrest reports.
Gotcher was placed under arrest and jailed on a warrant alleging failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, a third-degree felony offense, according to jail reports. He remained in the county jail later Friday, according to arrest and jail reports.
Sara Nichole Pitchford, 30, of Hugo, Oklahoma turned herself in at the sheriff’s office at 12:20 p.m. Dec. 17 on warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for a March 14, 2017 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. Hopkins County Deputy Nicholas Marney escorted her into the county jail, where she was booked on the charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
Pitchford, who is also known by the last name Gaston, remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, Dec. 20, on the charge, according to jail reports.
Patricia Jean Raymond, 37, of Mesquite was taken into custody at Ellis County jail at 4:44 p.m. Dec. 17 by Deputy Elijah Fite, who transported her to Hopkins County jail, where she was held on warrants for surety off bond on an Aug. 8, 2018 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and for bail jumping/failure to appear, according to arrest reports.
Raymond remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, Dec. 20. Bond was set at $25,000 on the bail jumping/failure to appear charge and $5,000 on the other, according to arrest and jail reports.
Kristopher Paul Thomas, 24, of Texarkana, Arkansas was taken into custody at 10 a.m. Dec. 17, at the jail in Miller County, Arkansas and transported by deputy Fite to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked on warrants to revoke bond on July 30 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair charges, according to arrest reports.
Thomas remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, Dec. 20, in lieu of $100,000 bond per charge, according to jail reports.
DBA 'Jingle Mingle' Produced Shopping, Holiday Fun!
About 70 people gathered inside Hope Smith Interior Design showroom on Thursday night to mix and mingle and be on hand for the giveaway of prizes donated by downtown merchants and eateries. Besides several smaller giveaways which went to individuals, the Grand Prize was a large basket filled with gift cards, decor and fashion gifts and more from over 25 different downtown merchants. Amy Sproles, who had frequented many of the shops that evening, was the winner of the Grand Prize Basket.
