Meal A Day Needs Driver For Friday Como-Pickton Route
The Meal A Day program is looking for a volunteer on Fridays to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins in the Como-Pickton area.
“One of my drivers has had to quit for a while due to health reasons. If you can drive a route on Fridays please let me know. You can go with another driver to run the route. You will be blessed beyond words,” said Karon Weatherman, who as program and marketing director for the Senior Citizens Center oversees the Meal A Day program.
Anyone interested in donating their time on Fridays to Meal A Day can contact Weatherman at 903-885-1661 or [email protected].
2 Men Arrested Over The Weekend In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Two men were arrested over the weekend by local authorities on felony warrants, one for violating terms of his probation and the other for violation of parole, according to arrest reports.
Todd Alfred Clark, 44, of Bogata turned himself in at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Hopkins County Sheriff’s office. He was escorted by Deputy Chris Baumann into the county jail, where he was booked on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a third or more driving while intoxicated offense. The warrant was issued June 25.
Jail reports show Clark was arrested Nov. 30, 2013 and remained in Hopkins County jail until Dec. 10, 2013, on a third or more DWI charge, according to the jail reports.
Edward Frank Hamilton, 27, of Celeste was arrested by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Russell at 12:07 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, on East Industrial Drive at Bill Bradford Road on a violation of parole warrant.
Russell reported stopping a Ford Taurus for a traffic violation. A records check reportedly showed Hamilton to be wanted on the parole warrant, and took him to jail on the charge, according to arrest reports.
Rural Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Striking Another Man In The Head With Pistol
A 26-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Sunday on a warrant for allegedly hitting another man in the head with a pistol earlier this month, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports.
Miguel Isaias Sandoval was taken into custody at his County Road 4791 residence at 8:08 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Baumann on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant.
Sandoval was alleged to have followed two men, including one he had reportedly been in an argument with, in a silver Camaro on Aug. 4. While driving, Sandoval allegedly fired two shots from his car. The man he had argued with reportedly stopped the pickup he was driving on County Road 4791 and got out to confront Sandoval, according to reports by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Wade Sheets.
Sandoval allegedly got out of his car and approached the other man. Sandoval struck him on the head with the handle of his pistol. The other man reportedly went to the ground, where Sandoval allegedly struck him with the pistol at least two more times. The other man reportedly got to his feet and retreated to his pickup, then sought treatment at the hospital, according to sheriff’s reports.
HCSO investigators were contacted regarding the alleged assault on Aug. 14. Sandoval, when contacted by authorities, admitted he wanted to fight with the other man, but denied doing so, and claimed he hadn’t seen the other man since the other man drove by his house. As he drive by, Sandoval alleged the man “spun the tires” of the vehicle he was driving.
A warrant for Sandoval’s arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon was issued Aug. 15 and executed at Sandoval’s residence Sunday, Aug. 18, by Deputy Baumann. Sandoval also had three traffic warrants: one for failure to maintain financial responsibility and two for speeding, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports.
Sandoval remained in the county jail Monday morning, Aug. 19. His bond on the second degree felony aggravated assault charge was set at $50,000, according to jail reports. Fees owed on the outstanding traffic charges totaled $953, according to arrest reports.
2019 Hopkins County Stew Fest Boasts New Event: The Stew Fest Market
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendors for the 2019 Stew Fest Market. This is a new event for 2019. It will be located on the south side of Buford Park and will take place Friday night before and Saturday during the Stew Contest activities. This will be a great opportunity to sell goods or to promote your business to more than 7,000 people who attend the Stew Contest annually.
Vendors may rent booth space to sell goods or distribute information about their business.
Booths will be assigned on a first-paid basis. Access to electricity is not guaranteed. Generators are permitted. Desserts may be sold, but no other food or drinks may be distributed.
Vendors who are interested in purchasing booth space, call the Chamber of Commerce at (903) 885-6515. Download a copy of the application here.
Booths are limited in number and are available for $75, which includes a 10’ x 15’ space. Electricity is not guaranteed. Vendors are welcome to hand out giveaways and/or conduct prize drawings from the booths.
Images from Stew Fest 2018.
SSISD Wildcat Football Teams for 2019
Here are the SSISD Wildcat Football teams, mothers and trainers for 2019. This seasons first game will be Friday August 30th, 2019. KSST will be there. KSST Sports Director Don Julian will be in the booth, calling the plays. Video of the game will also be played back on Suddenlink Channel 18.
Listen live on KSST 1230AM, or live via the internet on KSSTRadio.com/ksstlivestream.
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.
Quick Action Of Firefighters Credited With Saving Home
The quick work of firefighters in responding to a fire Sunday afternoon saved a Saltillo residence, according to Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley.
Hopkins County dispatchers were first told at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 18 that a grass fire was starting to catch a County Road 3536 house on fire. Hopkins County, Saltillo, Pickton-Pine Forest and Brinker firefighters were dispatched at that time to the Saltillo residence. At 12:24 p.m., Dike, Sulphur Bluff and Franklin County fire departments were also dispatched to provide additional assist, according to county reports.
“They got a good stop on it. We had good response from everyone. There were little fire damage to the upstairs area because they were able to extinguish it at a fast pace. There were some smoke damage to the house,” Endsley said.
Crews remained on scene until about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, according to fire reports.
Sunday’s ‘Ready Roundup’ Was a Successful Event by East End Allegiance:Our Youth Volunteers
Bridgette Cooper, President of the non-profit East End Allegiance:Our Youth reported that over 100 children were served during the August 18, 2019 back to school readiness event held in Pacific Park. In fact, some families were waiting in a line prior to the 3pm start time. “I was pleased to see both white and black families who came to take advantage of the free services at Ready Roundup, and I am happy to see the growth and the unity which that demonstrates for Sulphur Springs”. During a phone report on Monday, Bridgette continued “The free haircuts were very popular. I brought five students and an instructor from my barber and styling school in the Metroplex, and a local barber was there too, and so free haircuts were given from 3pm til about 6:30 pm when we finally finished with everybody. Latita Conliffe, the director at Li’l 4’s Kids Club, handed out about 60 hygiene packs she had prepared, and along with the 50 I had prepared, everyone got a hygiene pack. A lot of clothing and shoes were given out. We did not have enough backpacks though. We had 50 backpacks donated, so the first 50 kids got one. Next year, we will have to find more donations and sponsors for the backpacks. And we will do this next year!”
Carriage House Manor gave wellness checks to the adults who came, and everybody enjoyed the hot dogs and chili dogs provided by East End Bowls. “There were free gift cards given by Freddy’s Fast Cash, and BT Graphics had prepared a number of backpacks with our East End Allegiance logo, and those went quick! Everybody who sponsored and volunteered did so with a joyful heart, making it a fun and memorable way to help the kids be prepared for school”, reported Bridgette.
She also stated that although this year the event was on a first-come, first serve basis with no registration required, that may need to change next year so that enough supplies can be gathered to fill the need. “There is a definite need in our Sulphur Springs community. Thanks to those who stepped up to help fill it during the 2019 Ready Roundup”. The next event planned by East End Allegiance:Our Youth is a Trunk or Treat event in late October. Bridgette Cooper is originally from Sulphur Springs and owns “Preparing People Barber and Styling School in Dallas”. If you would like to donate or sponsor events planned by the non-profit, phone 972-802-8705.
Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Tossing A Bag Of Marijuana Out Car Window
A 20-year-old Sulphur Springs woman ended up with not only a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge but also a felony tampering with evidence charge. She allegedly tossed a bag of marijuana out of a vehicle window during a traffic stop, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd reported he first noticed the Dodge Challenger because it appeared to be speeding. Radar showed the car to be traveling at 37 miles per hour in the 30 mph speed in the 1600 block of Mockingbird Lane. Floyd turned on his patrol car lights to initiate a stop at 11:04 p.m. Aug. 17. During the stop, Officer Floyd alleges a bag was thrown out the passenger’s side window of the car.
As he contacted the occupants, Floyd reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the car. The Sulphur Springs woman and the passenger were ordered out of the car. Officer Floyd conducted a probable cause search. When asked what they threw out, both initially denied doing so, Floyd alleged in arrest reports.
A second deputy arrived to assist in the search. Floyd walked approximately 50 feet behind his car, where he retrieved the item thrown from the car. It was on the edge of the road. The bag contained a green, leaf-like substance believed to be marijuana.
Both people from the car were advised of their rights. At that time, Destinee Freneisha Weeks allegedly admitted she threw the bag out the passenger’s side window while driving. Both occupants gave the same account. Weeks was arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and the car was impounded.
Weeks was released from the county jail Sunday on $10,000 bond on the tampering with evidence charge and $1,000 on the possession of marijuana charge.
Bright Star Writing Group’s August Workshop was Well-Attended
The Bright Star Writers group met on Monday August 12th at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. If you like to write for pleasure or you want to get published you are welcome to join this group. The group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 PM
Those in attendance at the August meeting were:
Marjean Allen, Bea Rasmussen, Don Lanier, Donald Brown, Tom and Gracie McLemore, Greg Holton, Mindi Horne, Dell D’Lizarraga, Gene Shelton and Majel Redick.
This month they chose their Officers:
President – Marjean Allen
Parliamentarian – Bea Rassmussen
If you would like more information about the Group please call Bea Rassmussen at (903) 945-2692
or Marjean Allen at (903) 243-5329
Wildcat Football First Week
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Wildcats Football Team Completes First Week of Practice Saturday With Intrasquad Scrimmage and Picture Day
Saturday (August 17) the Wildcats Football Team wrapped up their first week of practice with an intrasquad scrimmage on their practice field and then Picture Day at Prim Stadium. Despite the fact that the Wildcats have had on shoulder pads for four days, Saturday was the first day that coaches allowed contact and tackling. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the scrimmage was sloppy. Still it featured some good moments for both offensive and defensive players. Many of the players are participating on both sides of the ball. Offensive and defensive varsity players went against each other as did JV players. A select few JV players also got some reps with the varsity players. For the varsity, the Wildcats defense forced quite a few punts and linebacker Kylan Wade picked up a fumble and returned it for a touchdown. The Wildcats varsity offense also had some good moments. Quarterback Kaden Wallace threw a pair of touchdown passes, one to receiver Landry Meskimen and a second one to JV receiver J.J. Hall. There did not appear to be any injuries during the scrimmage. Next week, the Wildcats practice time will move up to 4 p.m. and school starts Tuesday. The Wildcats will be pointing toward their only formal scrimmage coming up Thursday evening at Liberty-Eylau. The Wildcats open the regular season on August 30 against Frisco Wakeland at 7:30 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium.
