A Gift From WoodmenLife
Sulphur Bluff ISD trustees received a gift of two flags gifted by WoodmenLife to be flown on the flagpoles donated for the two ball fields on campus.
Wildcats 7 on 7 Football Season Ends With One Point Loss at State Qualifier Tourney in Rowlett Friday
The Wildcats’ varsity 7 on 7 football team had their season end last Friday (June 21) with a one point loss. At their final state qualifier in Rowlett last Friday, basically the Wildcats needed pool wins over Lindale and Midland Lee to give themselves a chance of advance to state. Things looked iffy early against Lindale. The Eagles led the Wildcats 20-7 at the half. The Wildcats caught on fire in the second half, did not allow Lindale any points and scored all four times they had the ball to take a 33-20 win. Next the Wildcats had a game against Rockwall Heath that had no bearing on the Wildcats state qualifying chances. Rockwall Heath had already qualified for state and could not advance out of pool play Friday. The Wildcats trailed the Hawks, 26-20 at the half but scored on their first possession in the second half to go up, 27-26. The Hawks then went on a roll and won handily. That set up a must win game for the Wildcats against Midland Lee. Wildcats Quarterbacks Coach Mike Meador said the Wildcats did some really good stuff in the first half of that game. He said the game went back and forth. The Wildcats led for most of the game. Coach Meador said Lee scored a late touchdown and trailed by only one point. He said Lee went for two and made it to win, 42-41. Coach Meador said the Wildcats competed extremely well Friday and did some great things. He said quarterback Kaden Wallace grew up a lot. He was especially pleased with how Wallace changed some plays at the line of scrimmage and did that for good solid reasons. Coach Meador said Wallace threw lots of passes with good touch on them. He said the whole team got better during 7 on 7 season. Coach Meador said back Chock Sims had a great day Friday catching four touchdowns. He also praised receivers Chase Haney, Zack Tiemeyer and Bryson Lacy. Coach Meador said the Wildcats had to play with four good players missing Friday.
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.
