PJC Students Make the President’s and Dean’s List
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 203 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the spring 2019 semester.
To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the Dean’s List must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15 semester hours and have no grade lower than a “C.” Both lists are compiled exclusive of developmental hours.
Students on the President’s List by their hometowns in Texas:
Commerce: Haydn Martin
Cooper: Leslie Hudson, Joni Sillivan, James Williams
Cumby: David Hebert, Jacey Weatherbee
Dike: Tyler Kelley, Wesley Mcdonald
Emory: Thomas Wilson
Mount Pleasant: Breanne Smallwood
Saltillo: Sylvia Feijen
Sulphur Springs: Kate Flores, Emma Hampton, Brandyn Hardie, Emma Lane, Catherine Lindsey, Emily Nance, Joshua Rissman, Elizabeth Spain
Yantis: Lanie Smith
Students on the Dean’s List by their hometowns in Texas:
Brashear: Rene Aguilar, Hillary Russell
Commerce: Annice Bowen
Cooper: Ashley Myers
Cumby: Tyler Crumpton, Cristina Thompson
Klondike: Roxanna Murphy
Lone Oak: Justin Hooten, Terry Lugo
Saltillo: Guadalupe Olayo
Sulphur Springs: Jeffrey Carson, Justice Floyd, Kathleen Hays, Beverly Luna, Joshua McElvaine, Arlyn Negron, Diana Ramirez, Jonathon Rininger, Christopher Walker, Autumn Wilson
Yantis: Justin Bartley
Hopkins County Hospital District June 24 Agenda
Hopkins County Hospital District
Regular Meeting of Board of Directors
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Hopkins County
Hospital District will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Plaza Conference
Room of the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic at 113 Airport Road, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
AGENDA
- Call to Order
- Invocation
- Public Forum
- Review and Approve Remount for Medic 4
- Review and Approve Second Amendment to Ambulance Transportation
For UTMB Agreement - Review, Discuss, and Approve Maintenance Projects
a. Discuss EMS Building and Need for Replacement
b. Review and Approve Memorial Gardens Maintenance
c. Review and Approve Roof Replacement for 525 Church Street - Review and Approve Financial Statements for Eight Months Ended 05-31-19
a. Financial Statements for Eight Months Ended 05-31-19
b. EMS Update and Review - Consent Agenda
a. Nursing Home Reports
b. Review and Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of 04-22-19
c. Review and Approve Minutes of Called Meeting of 05-28-19 - Update for CHHA by Paul Harvey, President/CEO
- Executive Session
a. Review Minutes of Executive Session for Regular Meeting of 04-22-19
b. Review Minutes of Executive Session of Called Meeting of 05-28-19
c. The Board will meet in closed session either with its attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, or without its attorney pursuant to Sections 551.085 and 551.074, of the Texas Government Code to discuss the the review of financial planning information related to the negotiation of a new district service.Return to Regular Session
11. Return to Regular Session
a. Approve Minutes of Executive Session for Regular Meeting of 04-22-19
b. Approve Minutes of Executive Session for Called Meeting of 05-28-19
c. Consider and take action, if any, on the proposed expansion of EMS Services
Adjourn
Criminal Mischief Reported At 3 Local Businesses
Criminal mischief resulting in damages at three local businesses, all located just off Interstate 30, was reported over the weekend
An employee at Mattress Heaven/Kennedy Commercial reported finding one of the front windows had been shattered some time after the business closed at 7 p.m.
A tempered glass store front window in the same shopping center also reported just after 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, to be damaged; a T-Mobile employee told police there were two impact sites with a small hole and a blow out in the glass, suspected to be from a BB or pellet gun at the West Shannon Road business. T-Mobile closed at 8:30 p.m. the night before, the store employees told police.
Just before 7 a.m. Sunday, an employee at Wendy’s reported one of the front windows of the East Industrial Drive business appeared to be shot with a BB gun. That business closed at 12 a.m. June 23.
A criminal mischief report was made for each business.
Children’s Museum Plans Last Events at Current Location
As the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum announces events for July and August, visitors have a last opportunity to visit the Children’s Museum in the current location. Events of fun and adventure will continue until the big move planned for September.
As June comes to an end, Space Jam comes to the Museum with moon sand, a moon walk, and a hunt for moon rocks. To mark the final 4th of July at the Watson Building, a July 4th parade will be held inside the building on July 3. Children are encouraged to participate in the parade by decorating riding vehicles. A Children’s Health Day sponsored by Walmart and with participants from Hunt Regional Healthcare, Family Smiles, and Carevide will be on July 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:00.
Warren Dunham, a long-time volunteer with local Boy Scouts, will be remembered on July 18 with Warren Dunham Day. The month of July will conclude with a Princess Pamper Party for special young girls.
August provides a special goodbye to the Children’s Museum’s twelve exciting years at the Watson Building. Construction of Main Street, new Party Rooms, and new exhibits provide a look into the future of the Children’s Museum. “The construction on the building at our new site is progressing on schedule under Building Supervisor Beckey Thompson. Main Street will have a new look, and we are excited about the improvements the new site will provide. We look to the initial opening at 100 Maple as the first phase in providing new and exciting exhibits for children in northeast Texas. After we actually get in the building, plans will begin for Phase 2. Improvements and upgrades will continue as part of the continuing operation of the Children’s Museum,” said Sharline Freeman, Executive Director of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum.
For additional information on any of the summer activities, call the Children’s Museum at 903-886-6055 or go to the web page at www.netxcm.com.
Vehicle Chase Results In Wreck, Search, Arrest
A vehicle chase by Hunt County authorities ended with a wrecked vehicle, manhunt and arrest in Hopkins County early Sunday morning, according to reports.
Hopkins County authorities were notified by Hunt County authorities that a pursuit that started around mile marker 98 on Interstate 30 was entering Hopkins County around 12:40 a.m. Sunday. The vehicle reportedly wrecked between the 115 and 116 mile markers on I-30 east and at least one person ran from authorities.
A manhunt was launched with sheriff’s deputies and Cumby police reportedly assisting state troopers. A Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter was reportedly launched to help with the search. One person was reportedly taken into custody at 1:55 a.m. and transported by DPS officials to Hunt County jail. No additional details about the chase were available Monday morning.
Man Allegedly Stabbed During Dispute Over Air Conditioning Unit
A 56-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly sustained a wound from a kitchen knife during a dispute over a window air conditioning unit Sunday night.
Police were dispatched to a report of a stabbing on North Jackson Street at 8:58 p.m. The man and a woman were awaiting authorities in a vehicle in the driveway.
The man had a puncture wound estimated by officers to be approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length on the back of one shoulder, reportedly sustained from a steak knife, according to police reports.
The alleged suspect, police were told, was no longer at the residence. The suspect was not found during a search. The suspect and woman with the injured man were thought, by the officer, to be siblings, he noted in reports.
The 56-year-old man was allegedly injured when stepping between the arguing woman and suspect, a 61-year-old man.
An aggravated assault, with a deadly weapon offense report was made. No arrest was noted in reports to have been made in connection with the case as of Monday morning.
Sulphur Springs Pair Jailed On Controlled Substance Charge
Two Sulphur Springs resident were arrested early Monday morning on a controlled substance following a suspicious vehicle check.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Davis went to check out people in a Pontiac Grand Am parked at a closed entrance gate along Interstate 30 east in the rain at 12:17 a.m. The driver was identified as 44-year-old Jodi Denise Gibson and the passenger as 39-year-old Joshua David Hudson. Gibson reportedly told Davis that she was having issues with her windshield wipers.
Davis talked with the pair further while awaiting the results of a records check. The pair claimed Hudson lived next door to the location where they had parked to wait for the rain to stop, due to the faulty windshield wipers. When asked why they stopped next door to wait instead of going back to the man’s residence, which was so close, Hudson allegedly told Davis a person at his residence doesn’t get along with Gibson.
Davis, in arrest reports, noted the pair told him there was no illegal contraband in the car, and Gibson gave him permission to search the car. He said he asked them to step out and, due to the light rain, advised the male he could hold an umbrella that was on the dash.
While Hudson was getting out, Davis alleged seeing a dry black container fall to the ground near Hudson’s door. After patting Hudson down for weapons, Davis reported collecting and opening the box. He reported finding a clear bag with two shards of a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. Consequently, both were detained.When both denied ownership of the suspected contraband, both were taken into custody for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
The records check finally came back, showing Hudson to be wanted for driving while license invalid and Gibson to be wanted on two expired registration charges and one failure to maintain financial responsibility charge.
Davis alleged Hudson, while the deputy was escorting the pair to his patrol unit to get them out of the rain, attempted to claim ownership after Gibson said it didn’t belong to her. Both were taken to jail on the controlled substance charge and warrants.
Hudson remained in the county jail late Monday morning on both charges; bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $5,000, according to jail reports.
Gibson also remained in the county jail late Monday morning on the four charges. Bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $5,000, according to arrest reports.
Paris District Road Report for the week of June 24, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 24, 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.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Rd. to US 75. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers continue widening 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 1417, Grayson County: from FM 691 to US 82. Watch for occasional lane closures and shoulder closures as crews work to place signs on the 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 lane shifts as workers work on constructing the retaining walls and new on ramp for this project. The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Crawford Street is closed and traffic wishing to use this exit should use the FM 120 (Morton Street) exit. The contractor plans to switch traffic to the new on ramp and begin work on the new exit ramp the week of June 24th dependent on the weather.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Sherman, Grayson County: on the northbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Choctaw Creek and FM 1417. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the main lanes and a left lane closure on the frontage road as workers work on constructing the new entrance ramp. Northbound US 75 traffic wishing to exit for FM 1417 will now use the new exit ramp.
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 locations. 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 operations 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.
SH 56, Grayson County: from FM 901 to SH 289. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer.
SH 289, Grayson County: from FM 120 to end of State Maintenance. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to the Denton County line. Watch for day-time lane closures as crews work on performing base repairs on the roadway.
West Line Road at Jordan Creek, Grayson County: West Line Road at Jordan Creek is closed to traffic as crews work on replacing the bridge and roadway approaches at this location.
SH 11, Grayson and Fannin County: from US 69 to SH 121. Watch for traffic shifts and occasional one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
ADA Curb Ramp project, Grayson and Fannin County: various locations. Watch for shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as crews work in Whitewright to install new sidewalks and curb ramps along FM 151 and FM 898.
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 1753 will be closed to thru traffic between FM 274 and SH 78 beginning the week of July 8th in order to replace two culverts near Woodman Cemetery. FM 898 will be used as the detour during this time.
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. Watch for lane closures on SH 78 and SH 121 as crews work to construct the new westbound US 82 bridge overpasses.
FM 1752, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 898. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 816 & Recreation Road 3, Fannin County: from Fannin-Hunt County line to SH 78 on FM 816, and from FM 273 eastward for two miles on Rec. Road 3 south of Lake Bonham. Watch for temporary lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM 2029, Fannin County: from FM 1396 to FM 273. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer.
FM 2554, Fannin County: from FM 273 to the end of State maintenance. Watch for day-time lane closures as crews work on performing base repairs on the roadway.
FM 274, Fannin County: from FM 898 to FM 1753. Watch for day-time lane closures as crews work on performing base repairs on the roadway.
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 19, Hopkins County: At FM 71 in Birthright. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform shoulder work, driveway construction, and drainage pipe installation for a turn lane construction project.
SH 154, Hopkins County: From Houston Street to Loop 301. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform milling and surfacing operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
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 271B (Pine Bluff Street to Loop 286) Paris, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews perform pavement resurfacing.
BU 271B (Clarksville Street) at Collegiate Drive; US 82H (Lamar Street) at 20th Street; US 82 at FM 38, Lamar County: Watch for work zones as signal and flashing beacon work is performed.
US 271 pavement repair, Lamar and Red River Counties: from Loop 286 in Paris southeastward to SH 37. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures as workers widen and reconstruct existing pavement.
US 271 safety upgrades, Red River County: from FM 410 to the Red River-Titus County line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures as work continues.
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.
FM 2648 widening, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures as work continues. Pine Creek Bridge is down to one lane in order to upgrade the bridge rail. Temporary traffic signals and signs are in place to direct traffic.
SH 24 expansion, Delta County: from Cooper, Texas, southwestward towards Commerce. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 2642 bridge/underpass project at I-30, Hunt County: from FM 1565 westward to the Hunt-Rockwall County line. FM 2642 through pass underneath I-30 is now open. Be cautious in this area and watch the signs. Please be aware of posted speed limits while traveling through this construction area, and prepare for some delays while the final sealcoat and striping on frontage roads is completed. Also be aware that work continues for the installation of traffic signals.
SH 19 pavement project, Rains County: from US 69 and SH 19 south to the Van Zandt County line. Contractor is finalizing grading ditches and establishing vegetation.
US 69, Hunt County: from O’Neal Street in Greenville to the intersection of US 69 and US 380. Work on this paving project is completed. Seeding has been completed and final project items have been addressed. Contractor is commencing the removal of final items from project.
SH 34 and FM 816, Hunt County: from SH 276 south to the Hunt-Kaufman County line on SH 34, and from SH 34 to the Hunt-Fannin County line on FM 816. Watch for temporary lane closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM1903 and IH30 frontage road, Hunt County: A project installing curb and gutter is underway. Please be cautious when traveling through this intersection. Watch out for workers in this work zone.
SH 66 a project consisting of widening pavement, installing continuous left turn lanes, and safety treating fixed objects is underway from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in the area.
Traffic Safety Notes:
Maintenance crews are working on sealcoat preparation at various locations; please be cautious when traveling near our crews. Overlay operations undergoing along SH24 north of I-30.
Sulphur Bluff ISD Accepts Application For Value Limitation for Dike Solar Farm
A nearly 3,000-acre $240 million solar project is one step closer to being located in northeastern Hopkins County. The Dike location is one of many international company Alpin Sun is considering in the United States.
The project is contingent on receiving tax incentives from four local taxing entities: Sulphur Springs and Sulphur Bluff school district, Hopkins County and the county hospital district.
Sulphur Springs ISD trustees on June 10 accepted an application to agree to consider a value limitation for the 40 percent of the proposed facility to be located within the school district boundary and hired Powell Youngblood & Taylor to assist the district with legalities of the project.
Sulphur Bluff ISD Board of Trustees Thursday, June 20, accepted an application for an appraised value limitation for Hopkins Energy LLC and also hired the attorneys to represent them.
The proposed solar energy project which would span approximately 2,962 acres, with 40 percent in SSISD and 60 percent or an estimated 1,777 acres within SBISD.
The facility is expected to be 320 MW-AC solar electric generating facility, with 1,625,000 photovoltaic panels and 140 inverters. Of those, 192 MW-AC of the capacity, 975,0000 photovoltaic panels and 84 central inverters would be located in SBISD, according to Jordan Christman, property tax incentive coordinator for KE Andrews, the firm for Alpin Sun, which is seeking Chapter 313 value limitations from for Hopkins Energy LLC.
In addition to solar modules and panels and inverter boxes, the project would also have meteorological equipment and operation and maintenance building, electrical substations, associated towers, racking and mounting structures, combiner boxes, foundations, a generation transmission tie line, interconnection facilities and roadways, paving and fencing.
If all taxing entities sign off and the project moves forward, the project is expected to begin construction in 2020 and be complete in Dec. 1, 2021. SSISD on June 10 accepted the application to start the process to consider a tax limitation agreement.
The district agreed to accept an application to be submitted to the state comptroller to be evaluated to determined whether it meets terms for a potential value limitation agreement for Hopkins Energy LLC. The project is expected to be $240 million, with $144 million located in SBISD. The applications asks for a tax limitation of $20 million starting in the 2022-23 school year and continuing for 10 years; that is taxing only that much of the $144 million value. The actual value of the project (in SBISD) is expected to be drop to just over $29 million for years 10-20 of the project, then would drop just below $28 million; the full amount would be taxable starting in year 11 of operation. The lifespan of the project is projected at 30 years, with the company paying full taxable amount to the school district in years 11-30, according to the information presented at the June 20 SBISD Board meeting and in the value limitation application.
Hopkins Energy LLC is also asking for an 80 percent tax incentive from the county and hospital district for the first 10 years of the project as well. For the county that would be a reduction from an annual tax levy of $839,855 down to $167,971; the hospital district’s levy would go from $336,000 annually to $67,200 annually, according to the application presented to the school district June 20.
The taxing entities will also be asked to waive the minimal 10 job requirement for projects seeking the value limitation.
The construction process would provide approximately 300 jobs. Once the facility is complete only three employees would be needed to maintain the entire project, two of which would be located in SBISD. Wages are required to be 110 percent of the average manufacturing wage. That’d be about $43,000 a year for the three full-time employees after the facility is operational, according to Christman.
Also proposed to SBISD is for Hopkins Energy LLC to pay a PILOT or supplemental payment to the school district. The amount is limited to $100 per Average Daily Attendance per year or $50,000, whichever is the greater value. For SBISD, that’s expected to be $50,000, as the district had an enrollment of 234 students at the end of the school year and had peaked at 241 during the PEIMS reporting period, according to information provided by Rick Lambert and Shelly Leung with Powell, Youngblood & Taylor.
Any M&O revenues the district loses as a consequence of the agreement would have to be reimbursed to the district by the energy company, according to the information provided by Lambert and Leung.
Part of the application process required a $75,000 application fee to cover costs for attorneys to review the application which is being submitted to the comptroller’s office and negotiate on behalf of the district an agreement if approved, as well as fund two economic impact studies (one performed independently on behalf of the district and the other by the comptroller) and other costs associated with the application process. Thus, the school districts should not be out any funds during the application process, Christman, Lambert and Leung assured SBISD trustees Thursday.
The measure received approval from all four board members present at Thursday’s meeting — Chris Bassham, David Caldwell, Donnie Powers, Terry Goldsmith.
Sulphur Springs Man Accused of Assaulting His Girlfriend
A 37-year-old Sulphur Springs man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend at their residence by impeding her breathing, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Chad Norris was dispatched to 600 block of South League Street, where an assault had been reported. Upon arrival, Norris contacted the alleged victim, a 32-year-old female resident, according to arrest reports.
While investigating, Norris was told the woman’s boyfriend, who also lives at the residence, had assaulted her by impeding her breathing, specifically by placing his hands around her neck and applying continuous force for approximately 15 seconds, the officer alleged in arrest reports. The woman reportedly alleged she could not breath during those 15 seconds and was afraid she would die.
The boyfriend, identified in arrest reports as 37-year-old Gerardo Martinez, was also accused of striking the woman in the face, scratching her nose. Norris reported the woman did indeed have a scratch on her nose.
Consequently, Martinez was arrested on the third-degree felony assault of a family or household member that impeded circulation or breathing charge, according to arrest reports.
He remained in the county jail late Saturday morning; his bond was set at $30,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
