Top 10 Anti-inflammatory Foods
By Johanna Hicks
A lot of information comes across my desk every day. Nutrition is constantly evolving, making it difficult to keep up with what’s good for you and what isn’t! As Family and Community Health Extension Agents across the country will tell you, all five food groups are essential for well-being. Moderation is the key! For individuals with diabetes, watching carbohydrate intake is crucial. For those with high cholesterol, watching fat intake and foods high in cholesterol is crucial.
D-Life website indicates that anti-inflammatory eating is right in line with healthy, diabetes-friendly eating. It is the way we all should eat, whether we have diabetes or not: lots of plant foods and moderate portions of animal foods, as unaltered and unprocessed as possible. If we all ate this way, we would see a much larger portion of our population living healthier, longer lives.
Here are the top 10 anti-inflammatory foods from D-Life:
- Salmon: Coldwater fish, including salmon, contain anti-inflammatory fats called omega-3s. Wild salmon has more of these super-healthy fats than does farmed salmon. Shopping tip: All salmon from Alaska is wild, whereas Atlantic salmon is usually farmed. Herring sardines, and tuna also contain omega-3s.
- Olive oil: Olive oil is a great source of oleic acid, another anti-inflammatory oil. Researchers for the Journal of the American College of Nutritionwrote that those who consume more oleic acid have better insulin function and lower blood sugar. Shopping tip: Opt for extra-virgin olive oil, which is the least processed, and use it instead of other cooking oils.
- Salads: Dark green lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, and other salad veggies are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that dampen inflammation. Suggestion: Opt for olive oil-and-vinegar dressing (vinegar helps moderate blood sugar), and skip the croutons.
- Cruciferous vegetables: These veggies, which include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale, are also loaded with antioxidants, but the also provide one other ingredient – sulfur – that the body needs to make its own high-powered antioxidants.
- Cherries: A study in the Journal of Nutrition showed that eating cherries daily can significantly reduce inflammation. Cherries are also packed with antioxidants and relatively low on the glycemic index. Tip: Frozen cherries are available all year long and make a tasty dessert with a little yogurt or cheese.
- Blueberries: These small fruits are chock-full of natural compounds that reduce inflammation. Blueberries may also protect the brain from many of the effects of aging. Frozen blueberries are usually less expensive than fresh – and just as good for you!
- Tumeric: This spice contains a powerful, natural inflammatory compound, according to a report in the August 2009 Biochemical Pharmacology. Tumeric has long been part of curry spice blends, used in southern Asian cuisines. To use: Buy powdered curry spice (which contains turmeric and other spices) and use it as a seasoning when pan-frying chicken breasts in olive oil.
- Ginger: This relative of turmeric is also known for its anti-inflammatory benefits, and some research suggests that it might also help control blood sugar. Suggestion: Brew your own ginger tea. Use a peeler to remove the skin off a piece of ginger, then add several thin slices to a cup of hot water and let steep for a few minutes.
- Garlic: The research isn’t consistent, but garlic may have some anti-inflammatory and glucose-regulations benefits and may also help your body fight infections. At the very least, it won’t hurt and makes a tasty addition to food!
- Green tea: Like fruits and vegetables, green tea contains natural anti-inflammatory compounds. It may even reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Suggestion: Drink a cup a day – or brew it like sun tea, refrigerate, and serve.
Skills Camp
As of this writing, we only have seven spots remaining for the 2019 Skills Camp, to be held July 29, 30, 31, and Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Hopkins County office, 1200 West Houston Street Sulphur springs. This camp is for students who have completed grades 5 and 6 (going into grades 6 and 7 in the fall). The sessions will include baking, pet care, photography, and woodworking. The cost is only $15 per student. Deadline to register is July 5. Call 903-885-3443 for more information.
Closing Thought
If you want to change the world, go home and love your family. – Mother Teresa
Hopkins County Records for June 28, 2019
Land Deed Transactions
- Doris Roberts to Joshua Beau Radney; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Diane Ames and Joseph B. Ames to Jason Malcolm Ames; tract in the Berry Merchant survey
- Diane Ames and Joseph B. Ames to Mary Katherine Ames; tract in the Berry Merchant survey
- Shawn David Terry to Patricia L. Walker and Robert L. Walker; tract in the Benjamin Anderson survey
- Harold Gene Jonesand Sherry Prater Ingram Jones, known as Sherry Beth Prater, to Patricia L. Walker and Robert L. Walker; tract in the Benjamin Anderson survey
- Sandra Lee Cowley, who is known as Sandra Lee Fong, and Robert Fong to Patricia L. Walker and Robert L. Walker; tract in the Benjamin Anderson survey
- Jennifer Hill and Mark Hill to Joyce Shull; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Rickey V. Abron to Eric Holt
- Sulphur Bluff Land LLC to Five Counties Ranch LLC
- Steve and Sandra Hageman Texas LLC to Five Counties Ranch LLC; tract in the James Jones survey
- Sulphur Bluff Ranch LLC to Five Counties Ranch LLC; tract in the Grant Lincecum survey
- Cynthia Humphries, executrix for the Truitt Sewell Estate, to Loy Sewell; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Cynthia Humphries, executrix for the Truitt Sewell Estate, to Roger Sewell; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Cynthia Humphries, exeuctrix for the Laura Sewell Estate, to Truitt Sewell Estate; tract in the MA Bowlin survey Kelly Potts and Nancy L. Potts to Edward Montesdeoca; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Mallory Horne and Mike Horne to Daniel Wade Thompson and Laree Anglin Thompson; tract in the William Clapp survey Douglas E. Schmidt and Marsha Schmidt to Jinger Kay Peeks and Kyle Douglas Peeks; tract in the MD Jackson survey
- Ashley Necole Ortiz and Juan Carlos Ortiz to The Rustic O LLC; tract in the William Moses survey Hung T. Nguyen to Tran Thi Ngoan; tract in the JS Reed survey
- Linda K. Tatum and Sam L. Tatum to Alina T. Sanders and Michael T. Sanders; tract in the George C. Wetmore survey
Marriage licenses
- Kyle Glen Wintters and April Kyleen Morton
- Logun Wes Houk and Brianna Lynn Keener
- Steven Ray Taylor and Lashonda Shnae Hill
- John Edward R. Curtin IV and Kasey Lee Kilgore
SSISD To Consider Teacher Pay Scale At Special Meeting
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees have called another special meeting for Monday, July 1, marking the second special meeting in a week.
The first part of the meeting is scheduled to be very similar to that held at noon Wednesday, June 26; trustees are slated to enter into executive session upon calling the meeting to order in order to discuss personnel matters.
Trustees have held five extra meetings since April in an effort to try to fill as many teacher and staff openings as possible before the new school year starts.
After the closed session Monday morning, trustees are scheduled to reconvene in open session to take action on any items pushed forward for action from the closed meeting.
Then, trustees are slated to discuss and consider approving a recommended new teacher pay scale, which Superintendent Michael Lamb is expected to present at that time.
Many school districts are having to adjust their pay scales in order to meet new legislative changes for teacher pay increases. At the regular June board meeting, administrators and business officials reported the district was still working to figure out the new requirements, as well as how they will impact the district budget.
The July 1 meeting will begin at 8 a.m. in the board room of the SSISD Administration Building, located at 631 Connally St.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 19-25, 2019
June 19th
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Quitman, at approximately 5:39 a.m., in reference to a traffic hazard. Deputies located the traffic hazard and cleared the roadway.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:18 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and they were separated.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2444 near Mineola, at approximately 12:33 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 83, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:56 p.m., in reference to harassment on CR 4440 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- At 1:44 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1600 near Alba.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Alba, at approximately 5:37 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2339 near Mineola, at approximately 6:42 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2966 near Yantis; at approximately 8:13 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook point; at approximately 10:31 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 11:25 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2351 near Mineola, at approximately 11:36 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
June 20th
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:56 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 12:14 p.m. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:50 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 3990 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3220 near Quitman, at approximately 2:24 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2651 near Mineola, at approximately 5:30 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 6:08 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Pagosa Lane near Hawkins, at approximately 6:29 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 7:08 p.m. Blake Porter, 35, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 7:16 p.m., in reference to a robbery. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items and all of the cash in the register. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4730 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:56 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1522 near Alba, at approximately 10:07 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies advised the individuals to separate for the night and cleared the incident.
June 21st
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3900 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:10 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2752 near Mineola, at approximately 7:40 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 852 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:13 a.m. Taylor McDaniel, 21, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested for Possession/Delivery Drug Paraphernalia.
- Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook beach, at approximately 12:41 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, the parties separated.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:44 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:47 p.m., in reference to fraud on FM 288 near Quitman. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s checks without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3250 near Quitman, at approximately 3:07 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 3:19 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2262 near Mineola, at approximately 5:34 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2700 near Mineola, at approximately 6:13 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a hot water heater from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1410 near Quitman, at approximately 9:21 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
June 22nd
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:19 a.m., in reference to harassment on HWY 80 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1799 near Mineola, at approximately 10:47 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a guitar from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to Fm 49 near Quitman, at approximately 12:20 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5551 near Alba, at approximately 12:56 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies determined this was a civil matter and cleared the scene.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2270 near Mineola, at approximately 2:11 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on PR 6665 near Mineola; at approximately 2:47 p.m. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 6308 near Mineola, at approximately 6:35 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the homeowner and determined it was an accident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4770 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:49 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
- At 9:21 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4150 near Quitman.
June 23rd
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2195 near Quitman, at approximately 12:07 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the homeowner and determined it was an accident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 12:08 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 9:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Yantis, at approximately 1:39 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox.
- At 3:38 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1660 near Alba.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:53 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on Commanche near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:18 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to Sundance Path near Hawkins, at approximately 5:28 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:15 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3210 near Winnsboro; at approximately 7:13 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- At 7:41 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 14 near Hawkins.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3250 near Mineola; at approximately 8:17 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5563 near Alba, at approximately 9:28 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
June 24th
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3909 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:55 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:53 a.m., in reference to harassment on CR 4420 near Winnsboro. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 11 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:00 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2659 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:09 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2954 near Alba; at approximately 2:25 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 3:52 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 4:38 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1835 near Yantis, at approximately 4:49 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person at Lake Holbrook beach; at approximately 5:04 p.m. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, parties left the area.
- Deputies were dispatched to Knob Hill near Hawkins, at approximately 8:06 p.m., in reference to a disturbance where an assault occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Yantis; at approximately 9:09 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4495 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:29 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 9:27 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3541 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:17 p.m. Cody Childress, 44, of Hawkins, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:39 p.m., in reference to harassment on FM 49 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
June 25th
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 10:01 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 10:03 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2264 near Mineola, at approximately 10:19 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 6113 near Quitman, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 7908 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:57 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1575 near Alba, at approximately 5:16 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
- At 5:24 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3160 near Quitman.
- At 6:52 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Additional activity
- Between the dates of June 19 and June 25, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Emergency Medical Services, Department of Public Safety and Rains County Sheriff’s Office.
- Between the dates of June 19 and June 25, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 1 arrest warrant and arrested the individual and filed 2 cases with the District Attorney.
Total Jail Count –121 inmates – 98 males and 23 females.
Reminders from Sheriff Castloo
If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
Wildcats Football Schedule for This Fall
For those in need of a little football news in late June, here is an early look at the Sulphur Springs Wildcats’ football schedule for this fall. Basically it is exactly the same as last year except home and visiting teams are reversed this year.
Once again the Wildcats will have only one scrimmage since they had spring football practice this past spring. The Wildcats will scrimmage Liberty-Eylau on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at Liberty-Eylau in Texarkana.
The regular season opens the next week as the Wildcats have a home opener at Gerald Prim Stadium against Frisco Wakeland on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. All the Wildcats’ games are on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m.
The following week, the Wildcats hit the road to play in Lucas at Lovejoy. Last year’s game scheduled for Prim Stadium was canceled due to stormy weather.
On Sept. 13, the Wildcats open district play at Terrell.
Homecoming for the Wildcats will be on Sept. 20 and the Royse City Bulldogs will be coming to the Prim.
The Wildcats have their open date this season on Sept. 27.
The Wildcats resume district play on Oct. 4 at Forney. The Ennis Lions come to Prim Stadium on Oct. 11. The Wildcats travel to Corsicana on Oct. 18. The Greenville Lions visit The Prim on Oct. 25. The Wildcats play at Kaufman on Nov. 1. The final regular season game is at Prim Stadium on Nov. 8 as North Forney provides the opposition on Senior Night.
Last season the Wildcats had an overall record of 6-4. That included a bi-district loss to Frisco at The Star in Frisco. The Wildcats had a district record of 5-3, good enough for the third place playoff spot. Varsity football workouts get underway on Aug. 12.
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.
SSISD Board Approves Two New SSMS Coaches At Special Meeting Wednesday
The Sulphur Springs school board approved two more coaching hires for Wildcats Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens at a special meeting Wednesday, June 26. Both of these new coaches will be at Sulphur Springs Middle School.
One of the coaches, Easton Silman, is a former Wildcats’ football and baseball player. Silman, son of Wildcats Football and Baseball Assistant Coach Bruce Silman, will be a physical education aide and coach.
The board also approved the hiring of Justin Stout. Stout will be a P.E. teacher and coach at Middle School.
Coach Owens says he has just about finished hiring personnel to fill athletic department vacancies.
Cyber Tips Regarding Online Solicitation of Minors For Photos Leads to Sulphur Springs Man’s Arrest
Tips made to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a Sulphur Springs resident soliciting minors online for photographs lead Hopkins County Sheriff’s investigators to a 21-year-old Sulphur Springs resident and a minor he allegedly admitted to being in a sexual relationship with.
HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and Investigator Wade Sheets reported receiving numerous cyber tips from NCMEC involving Jose Lopez; he was accused in the tops of soliciting minors online for nude photographs, the investigators alleged in arrest reports. However, the original tips had only the name of a man and no further identifying information or information to help them locate the man for investigation, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County sheriff’s officer had worked for over a month, trying to get enough information to identify a suspect. During that time they received an additional cyber tip that a Jose Lopez had a 16-year-old girlfriend and had recorded them having sex. Additional information revealed a possible place of employment for the alleged suspect. Using that information, they were able to identify a possible residential address for the suspect. However, surveillance did not locate the suspect at the address, according to sheriff’s reports.
Further investigation, however, revealed a phone number, which officials called and spoke to Jose Alberto Lopez. He was asked to cooperate with the investigation by voluntarily reporting to the sheriff’s office to talk to officers. He refused, but they were able to obtain enough information to get an address for the man, the investigators alleged.
They went to the Sulphur Springs address, where they located Lopez as well as a minor inside the residence. The officers reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana on Lopez when they contacted him. All people in the residence were reportedly asked to step outside.
Lopez allegedly admitted that the minor was his girlfriend, but told sheriff’s officers the girl’s parents knew what was going on between them. Lopez also allegedly admitted to having sex with the minor.
“He further admitted to recording them having sex and believes that child pornography would be on his phone. He admitted that he had been involved in a sexual relationship with her for more than a year. Further, Mr. Lopez admitted to soliciting additional nude images from other minors online,” the investigators alleged in arrest reports.
“The suspect wanted to speak with investigators. He admitted to having sexual intercourse and deviant sexual intercourse with the minor for more than a year. The man also admitted to recording some of these sex acts with the minor,” Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum said
Lopez too admitted to smoking marijuana, which he and the minor threw out the back window of the residence when officers arrived, and to being in possession of THC oil, the investigators alleged in arrest reports. Lopez reportedly escorted an investigator into the residence and gave the THC oil to the investigator, Weatherford and Sheets alleged in arrest reports.
Consequently, 21-year-old Jose Alberto Lopez of Sulphur Springs was arrested at 1:30 p.m. June 27, 2019, at his Locust Street residence for sexual assault of a child and possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, according to arrest reports.
Lopez remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning. His bond was set at $100,000 on the sexual assault of a child charge and $50,000 on the controlled substance charge. Charges of failure to report change of address, expired registration and driving while license invalid were also added to the list of offense he was charge with, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Holding Girlfriend At Gunpoint
A Sulphur Springs man, 19, was taken into custody at Buford Park Thursday evening after he allegedly held a woman at gunpoint when she attempted to end their relationship.
Sulphur Springs police were reportedly dispatched at 7:28 p.m. June 27 to Buford Park, where a female was allegedly being held by a man at gunpoint.
Upon arrival at the park, officers reportedly located the female and the suspect, identified in arrest reports as 19-year-old Justin Arley Bryant, near the volleyball courts. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd reportedly talked to the female and SSPD Sgt. Matt Glenn spoke with 19-year-old Bryant.
Bryant was alleged to have engaged in a verbal argument with the 19-year-old Sulphur Springs woman about them ending their relationship. During the altercation, he allegedly retrieved a small black gun and pointed it at the female, “telling her that she can’t leave him,” Floyd noted in arrest reports. While shouting at the woman, Bryant allegedly pointed the weapon out an open window at the residence and discharged the firearm. Bryant then allegedly pointed the firearm at the woman’s head and mouth.
The woman reportedly changed the subject, indicating a desire to play volleyball at the park and to get something to eat. Bryant allegedly agreed and put the gun away at the residence, then they proceeded to the park. Another person contacted police about the alleged situation, Floyd wrote in arrest reports.
Bryant was placed into handcuffs, and upon being placed into a patrol unit, indicated he wanted to talk with officers about what had occurred, according to the arrest report. Bryant allegedly gave the same account, minus any reference to use of a firearm. He told police they’d engaged in a verbal argument, then went to play volleyball and eat after, Floyd alleged in arrest reports.
When asked about the firearm, Bryant allegedly admitted to owning a pistol. When asked about checking his hands for gun residue, Bryant allegedly told officers he had fired the pistol earlier in the day.
Glenn reportedly took the victim back to the Interstate 30 west residence where the disturbance had allegedly occurred. A firearm was located and seized as evidence. Floyd was transported by Floyd to jail, where he was booked for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to arrest reports.
Bryant remained in the county jail on the felony charge Friday morning. His bond was set at $200,000, according to jail reports.
Mid-Summer Update on Local Student Activities
Summer School for students in K-5th grade is going on at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School campus. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am til 2 pm through July 25. The summer classes focus on reading skills. Students also work with skilled classroom teachers in math and science and they also participate in PE and Library time. This is the first year for students enrolled in the Dual Language Two-Way program. About 160 students have enrolled in the Summer School program.
Camp Bright Star is a YMCA-sponsored summer camp for local children ages 5-12. Cost is $81 per week per child. The YMCA-supervised camp offers fun and activities, snacks, breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday through August 2. It is held on the Sulphur Springs Elementary School campus. To inquire about enrolling, contact [email protected] or phone Felicia at 469-276-8421.
The 4H Day Camp is a three-week youth activity camp which concluded on Friday June 28. The ‘Fun, Food and Fitness’ camp is directed by agent Johanna Hicks of the Agri-Life Extension Service in Hopkins County. It focuses on nutrition and physical activity. A maximum size class was held this year, with 40 campers.
The Summer Food Service has had good turnout for June. On some days, up to 250 children are served free breakfast, lunch or both. It is free to any children up to age 18, regardless of income level, residence or school district. The Summer Lunch program is served at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School campus from 7:45 til 8:30 am for breakfast and 10:45 am til 12:30 pm for lunch,Mondays through Thursday through July 25.
Li’L 4’s Kids Club is a local non-profit organization for inner city children which also utilizes the Summer Food program. Director is Letitia Conliffe. Find out more by calling 214-809-1908.
