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.
2 Men Jailed On Felony Warrants
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched twice Thursday evening to the adult probation office on Hinnant Street to arrest individuals on felony out-of-town warrants, according to arrest reports.
HCSO Sgt. Shea Shaw was dispatched to the adult probation office to serve 23-year-old Dylan Blake Ingram of Point with a Rains County warrant for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance Shaw, in arrest reports, alleged the man admitted he’d violated his current probation by falsification of drug test results.
Ingram was taken into custody at 6 p.m. June 20 and to jail on the Rains County controlled substance warrant. He was released to Rains County authorities Friday, June 21, according to jail reports Saturday.
Casey Ryan Bright, 27, of Sulphur Springs was taken into custody by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Lester at 7:25 p.m. June 20 and transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked on a Johnson County warrant, according to arrest reports.
Bright remained in Hopkins County jail early Saturday morning on the warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for burglary, according to jail reports.
SSISD Campuses Utilized For Summer Reading, Remediation, Enrichment, Training For Students, Staff
Although summer officially began with the Summer Solstice on Friday, ask any local school children and they’ll tell you summer began nearly a month ago, when regular classes were dismissed.
However, while many are enjoying a three month break classes, that doesn’t mean the halls have been empty.
Students in need of a little extra help catching up on or making up classes are attending summer school at Sulphur Springs Independent School District. Others are attending sessions designed to better help them pass various sections of the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness tests so they can be promoted to the next grade so they can start classes with their peers in August. That’s in addition to the various sports activities and band practice held throughout the summer.
Several SSISD students and staff members are also involved in summer sports camps and STEAM camp. Others are attending the weekly YMCA program or Kids’ Camp All children through 18 years are welcome to two free meals a day Monday-Thursday at free summer meal program hosted at breakfast and lunch time at Sulphur Springs Elementary.
School staff the first week in June had the opportunity to be involved in the Summer Learning Conference hosted at Sulphur Springs Middle School. Administrators also are busy working together to develop campus and district budgets and plan for the 2019-2020 school year. Maintenance staff also often use the time to deep clean, make repairs and spruce things up on campuses during the summer months, when fewer kids are on campuses.
SSISD Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams and Kristin Monk recently noted at least 13 different activities students and staff have are involved in this summer. They include:
- Sulphur Springs Work Camp, Monday, June 3-Thursday, June 6, utilized SSHS and SSMS big gyms, SSISD Auditorium.
- Summer Learning Conference, Tuesday, June 4-Wednesday, June 5 at SSMS.
- #summerschool2.0 for SSISD students entering kindergarten through fifth grade, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.June 4-July 25, at SSES. With a focus on improving reading skills, students will work with skilled classroom teachers on reading, math and science. Additionally, students participate in PE and library time. Students enrolled in Dual Language Two-way program are participating for the first time as are elementary students requiring Extended School Year (ESY) services.
- YMCA, students aged 5-12 years, Monday-Friday, June 3-Aug. 2, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m, at SSES except the last week of July which will be at Bush Primary. Camp Bright Star – Summer Partnership with YMCA Metropolitan Dallas.
- STAAR Blitz, 5th grade students and staff, Monday, June 10-Wednesday, June 26, 8-11:45 a.m., SSES. Student Success Initiative (SSI) – Students are required to meet STAAR math and reading passing standards to be promoted to middle school. Parents of students not meeting passing standards are required to attend a placement conference.
- STAAR Blitz, 8th grade, Monday, June 10-Wednesday, June 26,
8-11:45 a.m., SSMS Media Center. SSI – Students are required to meet STAAR math & reading passing standards to be promoted to high school. Parents of students not meeting passing standards are required to attend a placement conference.
- Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Monday-Thursday, June 4-July 25, breakfast served 7:45-8:30 a.m., lunch 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in SSES Cafeteria. Established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Any child between the ages of 1 and 18 may eat breakfast and/or lunch in our program.
- Kids’ Camp – Fun, Food, Fitness! sponsored by the Community Health/Wellness Alliance of Hopkins County (Hopkins County Extension agency personnel) for students who have completed grades 1-4, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 10-June 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in SSES Activity Gym. Kids’ Camp focuses on nutrition and hands-on food preparation, physical activity, safety and gardening.
- STEAM Camp, for students entering grades 4- 8, Tuesday-Thursday, June 18-20, at SSMS. Campers participated in a challenging STEAM mission this summer utilizing robotics, circuits, coding and more. It is the desire of SSISD to encourage students to explore their interests in math, science, engineering, and programming in an engaging manner.
- Open Gym, big gyms at SSHS/SSMS for volleyball and basketball open practices/activities.
- End of Course review and testing for students needing to take/re-take an EOC test, Monday-Thursday, June 10-26, at SSHS. A graduation requirement, students are required to meet passing standards on five designated EOC exams to be considered as a candidate for high school graduation.
- Credit Recovery, End of Course Review and End Of Course Testing for students enrolled in REACH and SEARCH programs at Austin Academic Center (AAC) or assigned to Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement, Monday -Wednesday, June 10-26, at AAC. A graduation requirement, students are required to meet passing standards on five designated EOC exams to be considered as a candidate for high school graduation.
- Gym floor refurbishment, July 19-23, in the big gyms at SSHS and SSMS for annual maintenance. (SSES gym floor refurbishment is scheduled during Christmas break.)
SSISD Students Enjoy Another Successful STEAM Camp at SSMS
Sulphur Springs Independent School District this week offered STEAM Camp for students in grades 4-8.
The three-day enrichment program offers students a fun, creative, hands-on way to learn science, technology, engineering, artist and math disciplines using robotics, circuits, coding, and more to explore their interests in math, science, engineering, art and programming in fun and engaging ways. Students were constantly working, employing critical thinking and problem solving during the three hours they attended camp.
In fact, staff said many students didn’t realize just how many STEAM skills they were learning and honing while programming drones and robots to navigate mazes on land and in water, as well as planning and carrying out a challenge using drones, and testing and competing in races and skills challenges with mini drones.
This year, approximately 60 students attended the camp, put on by 12 adult volunteers as well as an eighth grade helper, at Sulphur Springs Middle School. The student helper enjoyed Kelly Shutt’s computer science class at Sulphur Springs Middle School as a seventh grader and was on a robotics team last year. She also participated in the camp the two previous years and this year, and asked to be a helper this year, according to Shutt.
Students were divided into groups by grade, with seventh and eighth graders grouped together, rotating among four different educational stations over the course of the three-day camp, held at Sulphur Springs Middle School June 18-20.
One station involved use of Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots. The basic structure was put together. Students then as their first task had to construct the arm, put the motor together and connect it with cables.
Students used a computer to program a remote, which was used to guide the robot through two different obstacle courses. Students had to figure out things like distances, how sharp the turns should be and how far to turn, what the rotation is, then make modifications to try to get each robot to not only navigate the mazes but to pick up an object and deliver it to the designated spot within it.
Students use code to program the Mindstorms robots. They use a cable to connect their device to the computer, then code using numbers to make it do what they need it to do. For instance. Negative and positive numbers, and the number itself determine which direction their robot’s wheels turn, the rotations of the wheel and when it will stop.
One of the two courses for the Lego robot requires the students to program their robot to travel the course, retrieve the “cheese” and carry it to the “mouse hold.”
At a second station, student pairs worked to have their Sphero robot navigate around tethered rubber duckies in two rows to get to a designated point on the other side of a wading pool. Students also were required to program their robot for this challenge. After all had completed their challenge rounds, they did races.
A third station at camp involved flying Phantom 4 drones for missions. After learning necessary safety measures and precautions, the students were given two mission challenges.
One challenge tasked the youth with using their drone to aid in an organ transplant. They were challenged with making a box for the organ. Working outside, students used the track from which to fly the drone, with the goal post on the football field serving as a mountain range which they had to figure the distance, then fly the drone around to deliver the organ.
Another utilized the drone for search and rescue purposes. Students for this scenario had to code their drone to comb the field looking for “victims” of a “plane crash”. Barbie dolls were scattered across the football field. Once spotted, the students would fly the drone over and, using a camera on it, look for injuries, which they would report back to emergency crew to prepare them. The students had to program the drone to be able to land it when they saw the victim using the camera on the drone. The drone would then send a GPS location to an emergency crew for response. The students got to manually fly the drone for that exercise.
At a fourth station, students manually flew Tello mini drones, which can be programmed and manually flown.
One task required the students to fly their mini drone through hula hoops in the gym raised in the air, with each hoop worth a different amount of points. Each student had to plan out their course, figuring out measurements. Some used creative processes to calculate distances and program their robot.
Students started out at camp coding the drone on an iPad. However, due to some difficulties in communications, students engaged in more manual flying than coding, according to Shutt.
They then flew their mini drone for a specified amount of time, then landed. Wherever the mini drone landed, the next student in line took over.
Another challenge for the Tello drones was the short lifespan of the batteries. They last only 13 minutes.
Also, using a half sphere clamped on the Tello, students put a Nerf ball inside, then flew it. Each Tello had the capacity to flip, so the students flew them the ball to baskets or cubed crates on the gym floor, then dumped it into the receptacle, as if making a basketball dunk.
Students reported having fun while being challenged and learning during the three day camp.
Hopkins County Records for the Week of June 21, 2019
Land Deed Transactions
- Paul E. Payne to Annalee M. Trevino; tract in the TG Birdwell survey
- Ray Grimes and V. Annis Grimes to Duane Swasso and Jamie Swasso; tract in the Thomas Tovar survey
- Carol Lee Susat to John Heilman; tract in the RH Scott survey
- John Heilman to Carol Susat; tract in the RH Scott survey
- John H. Heilman to Danielle Berry and John Berry; tract in the RH Scott survey
- Harold Glenn Dixon to Octavio Machado and Rosalba Machado; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Gary Mayers and Ruthie Mayers to Bill Holloway
- Diana M. Forster and Ryan D. Forster to Rose E. Veasey trustee for the Rose E. Veasey Revocable Living Trust; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Donald Drummond, independent executor for the Bobbie Drummond Estate, to Donald Lee Drummond, John Edward Drummond, Jace Lane, Kara Lane and Donna Louise Muetzenberg; tract in the William Gregg survey
- Donald Lee Drummond, John Edward Drummond, Jace Lane, Kara Lane and Donna Louise Muetzenberg to Jace Lane and Kara Lane; tract in the William Gregg survey
- Shirley Jean Cannon to Tauna F. Shelton
- G & L Custom Homes LLC to Robyn Kukla; tract in the Shelby Tunnage survey
- Mary Ruth Harrington to Tammy Dewolf; tract in the D. Short survey
- Carolyn Darby and Roy Darby to Michael Wade Darby
- David Bradley to Jana Dodd; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Suzanne B. Thomas, independent executor for the Bobby Royce Bankston Estate, to Alice Moore and George Moore; tract in the Nacgdoches University survey
- Elin Bullman and Ken Bullman to Deborah Abston and John Abston; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- John Abston, Christina Steedman and Paul Steedman to Elin Bullman and Ken Bullman; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Ana Barcenas and Juan Barcenas to Gloria Gonzales; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Lindsey Rae Cipoletta and Richard Clark Cipoletta to Brittany HIcks and Ross Hicks; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Ramiro Gonalez and Silvia Gonzalez to Claudia Munguia and Samuel Munguia; tract in the Benjamin Merrill survey
- Carol Smith and Steven Smith to Nancy Walker and Randall Walker; tract in the H. Binham survey
- Chelsea M. Zainea and Stuart J. Zainea to Brittan Cole Dodwell; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Lynn L. Leuck and Alice Stephenson Leuk to Melissa Vesper and Steven Vesper; tract in the John K. Kyle survey
- Cornerstone Family Homes Inc. to Rosey74 Inc.; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Cornerstone Family Homes Inc. to Barbara Joan Williams and Jimmy Lee Williams; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Tom Foster Washington Jr., who is also known as Tom F. Foster Jr. and Tommy Foster Jr. to Jessica Chester; tract in the James Gahagan survey
- Polly Swatsell, independent executor for the Hollie Swatsell Estate, to Brenda Curtis, also known as Brenda Keys; tract in the Wm Ewing survey
- Deloris A Elliott and Roger E Elliott to Shannon Oaks Church Sulphur Springs Inc.; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Joanne B. McKinney to Connie Land McKinney Land and Mark Wayne McKinney
- Sammie Ruth Bedford, John Frank Long independently and as agent, Thomas Reid Long and Williams Howard Long to Debbie Carolyn Long and Thomas Reid Long; tract in the Will Gregg survey
- Charles Glen Hamlin and Donna Gail Hamlin to Jerry F. Hamlin; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Fran Frias and Santiago Martinez to Sam Barcenas; tract in the J. Ybarbo survey
- Donna Anette Allen, independent executor for the Ollie Jacobs Estate, to JD Jacobs Jr.; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Donna Anette Allen, independent executor for the JD Jacobs Jr. Estate, to Donna Anette Allen, Jacqueline Evette Jacobs and Jeffrey Dwayne Jacobs; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Donna Anette Allen, independent executor for the Ollie Jacobs Estate, to JD Jacobs Jr.; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Donna Anette Allen, independent executor for the JD Jacobs Jr. Estate, to Donna Anette Allen, Jacqueline Yvette Jacobs and Jeffrey Dwayne Jacobs; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Sue Dicken to Glenda Bassham and Jeff Dicken; tract in the Shelby Tunnage survey
- Sue Dicken to Glenda Bassham and Jeff Dicken; tract in the Shelby Tunnage survey
- Farzad Nekuyi to Todd Ryan Wilson; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Bill Campbell and Jennifer Campbell to Miramontes Properties LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Nicole Brooks and William Frankie Brooks to Leslie Dean White; tract in the John Clark survey
- Bobby Lee Metcalf and Lakan Metcalf to Laci Rae Ragan; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Candace Candi B. Cowden to Charles R. Leigh-Manuell and Charlotte R. Leigh-Manuell; tract in the James Webb survey
- Mark McClendon to Charles Goldsmith and Christine Goldsmith; tract in the Thomas Tobar survey
- Alicia Alvarez and Jose Ernesto Alvarez to Jonathan Vega and Laura Bernice Vega; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Rick Valentine and Vickie Valentine to Myrna Sue Arnold; tract in the WW Barker survey
- Rodolfo Cordoba, independently and as agent, and Norma Villa to Jose Omar Vasquez; tract in the J. Ybarbo survey
- Kay McCool to Lindsey Rae Cipoletta and Richard Clark Cipoletta; tract in the J. Ybarbo survey
- Seraj Saleh Albandon and Merritt Bonar Teddlie, co-trustees for the Merritt B. Teddlie Living Trust, to Agustin Castillo; tract in the James R. McKee survey
- B.C. Yarbrough, who is also known as Buddie Carle Yarbrough and Buddy Carl Yarbrough, to Amanda Yarbrough; tract in the G. Procello survey
- Harry R. Millar and Sheryl A. Millar to Margaret A. Eaves; tract in the Edmond Finley survey
- Lawrence Martin and Penny Martin to Haley Meisenheimer and Kevin Meisenheimer; tract in the Henry L. Ward survey
- Angie R. Schuster, who is also known as Rebecca Schuster, and Jesse L. Schuster to Jennifer J. Flowers; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Eric Reed, independent executor and independent successor executor for the Royce James Reed III Estate and the Tracy Lynne Reed Estate, to Eric Reed; tract in the Daniel Halbrooks survey
- Darla Boettcher to Ben Lamborn and Moira Lamborn; tract in the John G. Procello survey
- Alan Fields, Melanie Fields, James R. Montgomery, Peggy McKeever Montgomery, Mark Reece, Kevin Sebade and Marilyn Sebade to Jaime Marie Fox and Lenwood Fox II; tract in the AP Thrasher survey
- Doug Moore and Cathey Weaver, independently and as trustee for the Cathey Weaver Marital Trust, to 1312 Church Street LLC; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Barbara J. Williams and Jimmy L. Williams to Darren Michael Roden and Shara Lanet Roden; tract in the Maria J. De Los Santos Coy survey
- Bascum Lee Chapman Sr,. independently and as attorney, and Mary Claudene Chapman to Bascum Lee Chapman Jr. and Joseph Dene Chapman; tract in the Francis Hopkins survey
- Corey Burgin, Joe Bob Burgin and Wayne Cooper to Hesston Taylor; tract in the Jefferson Atchley survey
- Mary Suzanne Upp-Haney to Pablo Bonilla; tract in the U. Aiguier survey
- Charles Franklin Schrode, independent executor for the Zelma Ree McCullough Estate, to Alyssa Burney; tract in the Lake Highlands addition
- John M. Ward and Linda G. Ward to Bobby Metcalf and Lakan Metcalf; tract in the Thomas Stewart survey
- Cathy Wallace and Larry Wallace to Mark Thomas Wallace and Michelle Elaine Wallace; tract in the Brookworth Addition
- Gene Dixon Jr., Victoria Dixon and 122 Gilmer LL to Dixon and Dixon Insurance Agency LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Bill Frazier who is also known as Billy Frazier to Billy W. Frazier, trustee for the Billy W. Frazier Revocable Living Trust; tract in the Sarah H. Norris survey
- Billy W. Frazier to Billy W. Frazier and Dorma Jean Frazier, co-trustees for the Billy W. Frazier Revocable Trust and Dorma Jean Frazier Revocable Trust; tract in the Sarah Norris survey
- Matthew Cochran to Jimmy D. Jones and Rebecca S. Jones; tract in the W.D. Conner survey
- Vikkie L. Reed to Jon Morgan; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Abel Austin, Jessica R. Austin, Angela Sue Churchman, Michael L. Churchman, Leigh Anne Maxwell, Mackey Maxwell, Christopher S. Penny and Jeana M. Penny to James Reeves and Rhonda Reeves; tract in the AB Hudson survey
- Jason Pounds to George Todd Hatfield and Lori Mae Hatfield; tract in the Franklin Hooper survey
- Brian Rodgers and Sarina Rodgers to George Todd Hatfield and Lori Mae Hatfield; tract int he BF Burkham survey
- Michael S. Smith and Susan P. Smith to Jeffrey Roy Gatlin and Tiffany Anne Gatlin; tract in Highland Hills
- Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and Southwest Funding LP to Nationstar Mortgage LLC
- Michael Lee Riddle to Karen Riddle; tract in the JH Simpson survey
- Karen Riddle to Michael John Buccieri and Ashley M. Hagemann; tract in the JH Simpson survey
- Mary Evelyn Johnson to Evelyn Elaine Fugate; tract in the E Melton survey
- KP3 Properties LLC to Harrell Hettich and Jana Ruth Hettich; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Cathy Glenn and Tim Glenn, who is also known as Timothy B. Glenn, to Hayley D. Glenn and Jason K. Glenn; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Brian Shurtleff and Ricki Shurtleff to Markeda Fisher; tract in the S. Romack Addition
- Ethel M Winton to Marilee Fisher and Dennis Forrest Winton; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Charles E. Clifton to Delbert Milam; tract in the John Clark survey
- Aeron Elizabeth Wallace and Bradley Scott Wallace to Patrick C. Perry; tract in the David Waggoner
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Samuel James Moore and Julie Michelle Brewer
- Nathan Tyler Hafner and Harleigh Jain Grob
- Heriberto Romero-Luna and Maria Guadalupe Gamez
- Neville Ray Stiltner and Abigail Godina
- Michael Lee Landreth and Connie Jean Kinney
- Justin David Beard and Jennifer NIchole Brice
Annual SSISD Boys and Girls Soccer Camp Coming Next Week
The Sulphur Springs ISD soccer camp for boys and girls is on the schedule next week. It’s coming up Monday through Thursday (June 24-27) from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. each day in the Multipurpose Building at Sulphur Springs High School. The camp is designed for boys and girls who will be entering kindergarten through the ninth grade. Cost is $55 per camper but former Lady Cat Soccer Coach Joel Bailey says parents with several kids at camp can receive slight discounts. Registration forms are available at the district website at www.ssisd.net. Parents can also register kids on the first day of camp by showing up at around 5:30 p.m. Monday. Those who register on the first day will get a camp t-shirt. Campers will also receive food prizes during camp. Coach Bailey encourages parents to come to camp with their kids. He says adults can bring lawn chairs and sit around the field in the Multipurpose Building. Coach Bailey says younger and older kids are separated and the kids are grouped based on age and skill level. He says those working the camp enjoy working with the children. Putting on the camp with Coach Bailey will be Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton, new Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo, new Wildcats Assistant Coach Salvador Mejia, new Lady Cats Assistant Coach Kristov Garcia and former Lady Cats Assistant Coach Ross Hicks. Several former Wildcats and Lady Cats players will also be lending a hand. Included are D.J. Abron, Kamryn Wimberly, Chris Hefner, and Makenna Kager. Kager’s Ouachita College teammate, Kaylee Bobbitt of Greenville, is also expected to hep out. For more information on soccer camp contact Alexi Upton at 214 442-3342.
