HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: “An Evening With James Titus” PRESENTER: Lynn Titus-Period Re-enactment of his 3rd Great-Grandfather Mr. Titus was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. His parents were natives to the Savannah Community in Red River County, the same area the Titus pioneers settled during the latter part of the 1830s. He served in the military from 1967-1969 and after that he settled in Dallas, Texas. He is married and has two children and two grandchildren. Lynn is now retired and is a member of the Ft Worth Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas along with a few genealogical societies. Please join us and bring a friend!
Commissioners Court Appoints Bart Green To Civic Center Board Of Directors
Resolution Approved Calling for Census 2020 Complete Count Committee
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Oct. 14, approved two resolutions, one designating a Precinct 4 representative to the Hopkins County Civic Center Board and another to create a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee.
Bart Green was appointed as the Precinct 4 representative to the Civic Center Board Of Directors.
“I talked with him and he is willing to serve. He’s retired. He was an executive with Boy Scouts of America for 36 years. He retired from that. I think he’ll be a good addition out there,” said Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price.
Green received unanimous approval from the Commissioners Court, following a motion by Price that was seconded by Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin.
The Commissioners Court also signed a resolution calling for a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. The committee’s job will include promotion and education about the 2020 census, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom.
“It’s very important to get a good count of the citizens we have,” because those counts impact grants as well as other state and federal programs and funding, Newsom said.
An accurate census is used for the allocation of representatives with the legislative bodies of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Texas State Legislature and within the Hopkins County voting districts.
“Correct apportionment of Federal dollars for health, education, transportation, child and elder care, emergency preparation and response, public and social support programs of all kinds depends on complete and accurate age, population and other ethnic and demographic information gathered every 10 years,” the resolution states.
An accurate census is also used in planning for future growth, development and social needs of Hopkins County, the document further notes.
April 1 is has been designated Census Day. Everyone living in the United States will be required to participate in the 2020 census. Residents will be able to submit their information online on the Census website, or by calling and responding to questions asked over the phone or completing a paper form and returning it by mail.
People will be encouraged to complete their information online, by phone or return a form. For those unaccounted for, a Census representative will be visiting homes to collect information, according to the court resolution.
Additional information about the 2020 Census, including how or if individuals living at more than one address are to be counted and how to become a paid census worker, can be found at https://2020census.gov/en.html
Police Remind Residents To Secure Vehicles, Property
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson is once again reminding residents to secure their property when leaving it unattended, especially vehicles.
The warning follows some recent vehicle burglaries and thefts. In most cases, vehicles were left unlocked, allowing others access to personal belongings inside — including keys.
People are reminded when possible to remove valuables — including money, jewelry, wallets, bank and credit cards, IDs and documents with personal information on them — from vehicles. When that’s not possible, items should be concealed rather than left in plain sight, and the vehicle should be locked. This will reduce the likelihood of the items being taken, according to authorities.
Sheriff’s Deputies, Canines Receive Specialized Training
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Colt Patterson and Jason Lavender returned home last week from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where they attained specialized training with their police canines.
The officers and canines Chiv and Mali completed a two-week, 150-hour Advanced K-9 handler course with emphasis on narcotics as well as suspect tracking on various terrain, building clearing, suspect apprehension and integrating a K-9 into most aspects of the sheriff’s department patrol division, according to HCSO Chief Deputy Tanner Crump.
Both have had previous handlers at HCSO. Mali was trained previously in one discipline but now is skilled in all three disciplines. Patterson brings 8 years and 2 months experiences as a peace officer to the job. Lavender has 8 years and 5 months law enforcement experience, according to HCSO.
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.
Pickton Resident Accused Of Taking Other Woman’s Car
October 14, 2019 – A 40-year-old Pickton woman was jailed Saturday for allegedly taking another woman’s Dodge Avenger without permission.
Summer Wright was accused of leaving with the car owner’s purse which she said contained her car keys, following an argument at a Commerce address. The car owner said she hadn’t seen her vehicle since Tuesday, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Officials received information Saturday of a possible location for the Dodge Avenger. Deputies and a state trooper went to the address, where they reported finding the car.
Wright claimed she did have permission to use the vehicle, but didn’t feel comfortable returning it; she couldn’t or wouldn’t give a reason why.
Consequently, Wright was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and the vehicle was impounded. She remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Oct. 14. Bond on the charge was set at $5,000, 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.
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Earns Big District Win at Texas High Friday
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team closed out the first half of district play with a solid 3-0 road win at Texas High Friday night, Oct. 11. The score was 25-15, 25-23 and 26-24.
With the win, the Lady Cats take over sole possession of third place in district play and are just one game out of first place. The Lady Cats improved their district mark to 3-2 and the season record to 21-13.
Texas High slips into fourth place tie in district with a 2-3 record. The Lady Tigers, the defending district champs, are now 11-23 for the season.
The Lady Cats have two tough road matches on the schedule next week. They play at Royse City Tuesday night and then travel to Lindale for a match next Friday.
Friday Night Results
- Greenville 3, Lindale 0 in Greenville
- Sulphur Springs 3, Texas High 0 at Texas High
- Royse City 3, Mount Pleasant 0 at Mount Pleasant
District 15-5A Standings
Team Dist Season
- Greenville 4-1 22-13
- Lindale 4-1 23-13
- Sulphur Springs 3-2 21-13
- Royse City 2-3 23-13
- Texas High 2-3 11-23
- Mount Pleasant 0-5 13-19
Tuesday
- Sulphur Springs at Royse City
- Lindale at Mount Pleasant
- Greenville at Texas High
Ennis Stays Perfect In District Play, Winning At The Prim, 42-14 Friday Night
The Wildcats Football Team needed their best game of the year to upset Ennis, but couldn’t come up with it in a 42-14 loss to the first place Lions at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night, Oct. 11.
After the Wildcats were forced to punt on their first drive, Ennis wasted no time in scoring. They covered 63 yards in four plays. Huge back Jarius Jones covered the last two yards. Ennis led 7-0 with 9:28 left in the first quarter.
The Wildcats matched the Lions. The Wildcats drove 70 yards and scored on a Kaden Wallace 14 yard TD pass to receiver Chase Haney. The score was tied, 7-7 with 7:07 left in the opening stanza. The Wildcats executed yet another onside kick recovered by Aidan Walker and they were back in business. Unfortunately, an attempted 27 yard field goal was no good.
The Lions used the reprieve to crank back up their offense. They covered 73 yards scoring on a 21-yard run by back Devion Beasley. Ennis was up 14-7 with 3:35 left in quarter number one. The Wildcats came within a mere yard of possibly evening the game. On a third and goal from the two yard line, Wallace kept the ball but fumbled at the one and Ennis recovered.
After one quarter, Ennis held its 14-7 lead. After the fumble recovery, the Lions drove 99 yards for a touchdown. Lions quarterback Collin Drake threw a six yard TD pass for tight end Clayton Jenkins for the score. Ennis was up 21-7. The Wildcats suffered an interception in the quarter and the halftime score was Ennis 21 and the Wildcats 7.
The third quarter was mostly a sloppy one, featuring flags and ejections. Ennis did manage to put together a 92 yard scoring drive that ended with a 16 yard TD run by Beasley. Ennis was up 28-7 going into the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats managed to trim the Lions’ lead in the final quarter. Wallace threw a 21 yard TD pass to receiver Weston Fields and the Wildcats were within 28-14. After an unsuccessful oneside kick, Ennis countered with a 48 yard TD drive that ended with a one yard TD run by Jones. Ennis led 35-14 with 6:23 left in the fourth quarter.
The Lions padded their lead with an interception and a weaving run into the end zone for a pick six. That’s the way it ended, Ennis 42, the Wildcats 14.
Ennis moves into sole possession of first place in the district with their 5-0 district record. Their season record is 6-1.
The Wildcats slip into a sixth place tie in district with Forney with 1-3 marks. The Wildcats are 1-5 overall. The Wildcats travel to Corsicana for a district game next Friday night.
District 8-5A Standings
By Team, District, Season
- Ennis 5-0 6-1
- Corsicana 4-1 5-2
- Royse City 3-1 5-1
- Greenville 3-1 4-2
- North Forney 2-3 4-3
- Sulphur Springs 1-3 1-5
- Forney 1-3 2-4
- Terrell 1-4 1-6
- Kaufman 0-4 0-6
Friday Night Scores
- Ennis 42, Sulphur Springs 14
- Royse City 27, Corsicana 0
- Greenville 28, Terrell 16
- North Forney 48, Kaufman 20
- Forney bye
Next Friday
- Forney at Ennis
- Royse City at Greenville
- Sulphur Springs at Corsicana
- Terrell at Kaufman
- North Forney bye
Fort Worth Man Jailed On Hopkins County Warrant
Corey James Maynard, 35, of Fort Worth was in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning on a felony warrant, according to jail reports.
Local authorities were notified Maynard was in custody at Tarrant County jail on a felony Hopkins County warrant. Transported deputy Melvin Jackson traveled to Tarrant County jail and took custody of him just before 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. He was booked into Hopkins County jail on the warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a 2011 burglary of a habitation, according to arrest and jail reports.
Traffic Stop Near Sulphur Springs Nets Marijuana, Xanax, 1 Felony Arrest
A traffic stop on Interstate 30 early Saturday morning resulted in a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest after marijuana, Xanax pills and an open container were found in the truck he was driving, according to arrest reports.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper reported stopping a Chevrolet 1500 for traveling 63 miles per hour in the 55 mph speed zone on the south Interstate 30 service road near mile marker 128. As he approached the truck, the trooper alleged he could smell a marijuana odor, then saw a green, leafy substance he believed to be marijuana on the console arm rest, according to arrest reports.
After being identified as William Cody Smithers, the driver allegedly admitted to having marijuana in the truck. A search allegedly revealed 4.2 ounces of marijuana, 16 pills of Xanax equaling 2.2 grams, and an open container, according to arrest reports.
Smithers was arrested on a felony possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana charge and a Class A misdemeanor possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance, according to arrest and jail reports. He remained in the county jail Saturday morning; bond was set at $5,000 on the marijuana charge and $2,000 on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Child Porn, Sex Charges
October 12, 2019 – A 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Friday after he allegedly admitted he had sex with a juvenile he knew was 14 and that he took photos and videos during sex acts, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Wade Sheets and patrol officers alleged in arrest reports.
Sheriff’s officers conducted at traffic stop at 7:51 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 110 and made an arrest, according to sheriff’s reports.
Thomas Jason Doss was arrested at 7:52 p.m. Oct. 11 on a warrant for possession or promotion of child pornography, and taken to the sheriff’s office where reportedly agreed to talk with investigators, according to arrest reports.
“During the interview, the subject admitted to possessing multiple images of child pornography. Also during the interview the subject admitted to having sexual intercourse with a juvenile victim after the juvenile had consumed alcohol that he provided to a point of unconsciousness. The subject admitted to taking photographs and videos during the sex acts. This subject admitted he knew the age of the victim was 14 years of age at the time of offense,” Sheets and patrol deputies alleged in the arrest reports.
Doss was booked on the possession or promotion of child porn warrant as well as an additional charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to arrest reports. He remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Oct. 12. Bond was set at $250,000 per 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.
