Bryant-Lacy Assessed 180-Day State Jail Commitment
Isaiah Deonte Bryant-Lacy, 22, of Sulphur Springs was taken into custody at 10:15 a.m. Friday at the courthouse after being sentenced to serve a 180-day state jail commitment, according to arrest and jail reports.
Bryant-Lacy was scheduled to appear in the 8th Judicial District Court May 31 for sentencing on two different charges: a May 19, 2016 possession with Intent to deliver less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance in a drug-free zone offense and a Sept. 2, 2017 money laundering in the amount of $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 offense, according to court records.
I-30 Traffic Stop Results In Warrant Arrest
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 30 resulted in arrest of a wanted Farmers Branch woman.
Cumby Police reported stopping a Mazda 6 around 2:45 p.m. May 31 at the I-30 west rest area near Cumby after observing the gray car traveling 89 miles per hour in a 75 mph speed zone on I-30 west.
A routine records check using her driver’s license information revealed the driver, a 36-year-old Farmers Branch woman, to be wanted by Dallas County authorities on an outstanding driving under the influence warrant. Consequently, the woman was taken into custody and the car being impounded, according to arrest reports.
Dinner Bell Menu For June 5th, 2019
Christus Mother Frances Hospital is the Community Partner.
Can you believe it is already June and the official start of summer is coming soon?! This menu says summer is here already!
Oven Barbecued Chicken Thighs
Savory Creamed Corn
Fried Cabbage
Super Salad
Cornbread Muffins
Blueberry Mousse
Pears in Cherry Gelatin (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hoping to see many happy faces at Dinner Bell!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Senior Citizens Center Offers Many Events For Residents Age 50 and Over
There are a lot of activities offered at and hosted by the Senior Citizens Center, including ongoing weekly activities as well as special monthly and annual events.
” This is a busy place. Come and reconnect with some old friends or meet some new ones. The coffee pot is always on complements of Guaranty Bank,” said Karon Weatherman, program and marketing director for the Senior Citizens Center.
Weatherman has provided the following guide to ensure those interested can be sure to pencil these events on their calendar so they don’t miss anything.
June special events
- Saturday, June 1, 6 p.m. — 2019 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant
- PM at the Hopkins County Civic Center.
- Monday, June 10, 1 p.m. — First Meeting of the “Bright Star Writing Group”
- Thursday, June 13th 1 p.m. — Pie and Coffee with Debbie Shelley Turning 65
- Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. — Summer 42 Tournament
July Special Events
- Thursday, July 11, 2 p.m. — 3rd Annual Ice Cream Freeze Off
- Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m. — Annual Senior Citizens Prom “Under The Big Top”
August Special Event
- Thursday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. — Senior Summer Olympics at The ROC
Weekly and Monthly Events
- Fit and Strong on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
- BINGO is every Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m.
- 42 is played every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. They also play on the first Saturday at 1 p.m.
- Bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays, and on the first and third Thursdays
- Painting Class is Every Tuesday at 10 a.m.
- Wreath making class is the third Monday at 1:30 p.m.
- Shawls of Love is the 4th Monday at 10 a.m.
- ACTS of Love is the 1st Monday at 11 a.m.
- LCR (Left Center Right) is the second Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
- BUNCO is the fourth Thursday at 1 p.m.
- Monthly Birthday Party is the fourth Friday at 10:45 a.m.
- Community Classroom is the first Friday at 10:45 a.m.
- Law School Lunch is once a Quarter on the second Monday of the month at 12 noon.
- Wahoo is played every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
- Line Dancing is the first and third Tuesday at 1 p.m.
- Bright Star Writing Group meets the second Monday at 1 p.m.
- Meal A Day is served Monday-Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. for $2 a plate
The Senior Citizens Center is located at 150 MLK Jr. Drive in Sulphur Springs, and is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. For additional information about these and other activities, stop by the center, call 903-885-1661 or send an email to [email protected], check out the Senior Citizens Center’s webpage.
Renaming of Jackson Street Would Honor J.D. Franklin
If city officials approve the proposal, Jackson Street could soon be renamed in honor of a local resident.
Sulphur Springs City Council members will be asked to consider a resolution allowing all or at least a section of Jackson Street to be renamed J.D. Franklin Street.
According to City Manager Marc Maxwell, Resolution No. 1168 is in answer to a community request. He said a citizen approached him and asked to rename the street in honor of J.D. Franklin, “a pillar of our community.”
Maxwell ask those interested in the change to circulate a petition among those along that street to gain their favor for the change, since they would be the ones most directly impacted by the name change. Maxwell said he was presented with a signed petition requesting the name change.
“Near as I can see, it’s signed by about everyone who lives on that street … to let us know the residents are in favor of it,” Maxwell said.
Sulphur Springs City Council is scheduled to discussion and consider taking action on Resolution No. 1168 renaming Jackson Street to J. D. Franklin Street during their regular June meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Hopkins County 4-H Members Earn District Honors
4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States. Close to 200 youth are members of 4-H in Hopkins County. Several members participated in District 4-H contests recently, and brought home numerous awards. The following is a list of the 4-H’ers along with their respective contests and placings:
Food Show
- Marilena Reyes, Junior Breads & Cereals – 4th
- Natalie Vaughn, Junior Main Dish – 5th
- Ethan George, Intermediate Main Dish – 4th
- Rylie Carroll, Intermediate Nutritious Snack – 1st
Share-the-Fun Talent Competition
- Nathan Bilyeu and Emma Boatman, Junior Vocal Duet – 2nd
- Diego Childs, Intermediate Poetry – 2nd
Fashion Show Buying Division
- Marilena Reyes, Junior, Fantastic Fashions Under $25 – 2nd
- Ethan George, Intermediate Everyday Living – 1st
- Rylie Carroll, Intermediate Special Interest – 1st
- Jorja Bessonett, Senior Formal – 4th
- Elida Miller, Senior Fantastic Fashions Under $25 – 3rd
Food Challenge
- Diego Childs, Rylie Carroll, Eliana Moreland, Marilena Reyes, Intermediate Team – 5th
Educational Presentations
- Natalie Vaugh, Junior Open Category – 6th
- Ethan George, Intermediate Beef – 1st
- Savannah Allen, Senior Beef – 1st
Public Speaking
- Rylie Carroll, Intermediate – 7th
- Elida Miller, Senior – 7th
Archery
- Geoffrey Stewart, Senior compound aided – 2nd
Consumer Decision Making
- Braden Lennon, Rylie Carroll, Diego Childs, Marilena Reyes – Overall Team, 4th
- Braden Lennon, Overall High Point Individual – 3rd
- Rylie Carroll, High Individual Reasons, 3rd; Overall High Point Individual – 5th
- Diego Childs, High Individual Reasons, 5th
Enrollment for the 2019-2020 4-H year will begin in mid-August. Contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – Hopkins County, for more information – 903-885-3443. 4-H is for all youth and all interests!
Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Community Health Agent
Hopkins County
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agendas for June 3, 2019
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TIME: 9 a.m.
DATE: Monday, June 3, 2019
PLACE: In the Commissioners’ Courtroom on the first floor of the Hopkins County Courthouse, located at 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, Texas.
I. Invocation
II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag
A. AMERICAN FLAG:
B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible.”
The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action:
The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal And/Or Personnel Matters.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Court To Declare A Quorum
2. Consent Agenda.
i) Approve Previous Meeting Minutes.
ii) Approval Of Utility Easements, Burial Of Telephone Cables And Construction Of Water Distribution Facilities:
a) The Court To Consider And Approve A Request From North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation To Install Two Road Bores Located On County Road 3565 In Precinct 3 Of Hopkins County.
b) The Court To Consider And Approve A Request From Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. To Construct Electrical Power Distribution Facilities Which Will Cross County Road 1165 Which Is Located 512 Feet North Of CR 1160 In Precinct 1 Of Hopkins County.
3. The Court To Consider Citizens Comments.
4 .Other County Business.
i) The Court To Recognize Justice Of The Peace – Precinct 1 Judge BJ Teer For Successfully Completing 20 Hours Of The Justice Of The Peace Seminar Held April 23 – April 26, 2019 As Provided By Rules Promulgated By The Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals 2018-2019.
ii) The Court To Consider And Approve A Nuisance Abatement Act For Hopkins County.
5. The Court To Consider Approving Budget Amendments And Line Item Transfers.
6. The Court Will Consider And Act On Payment Of Bills, Revenues And Expenses, Payroll And Financial Statements.
7. The Court To Consider Approving Grants.
8. The Court To Consider Accepting Donations.
9. To Court To Consider Contracts.
10. The Court Will Consider And Act On Personnel Matters.
11. The Court To Consider Disposal Of Asset Request.
12. The Court To Approve Resolutions And Proclamations.
13. The Court To Adjourn.
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
DATE: Monday, June 3, 2019
TIME: Beginning immediately after the regular Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court meeting
PLACE: Meeting Room, located on the third floor of the Hopkins County Courthouse, located at 118 Church St. in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- The Court to meet with Tom Glosup to discuss maintenance of county buildings and the construction of the Courtroom Annex adjacent to the Law Enforcement center.
- The Court to meet with NetData.
- The Court to open and discuss bids for county depository.
- The Court to meet with Roger Feagley.
- Budget work session(s).
Hopkins County Records for the Week of May 31, 2019
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Joshua Avery Askew and Amber Nicole Matheson
- Fernando Ortiz Escamilla and Yoanna Erend Tellez Amaro
- Rydon Joseph Naquin and Sarah Tayler Avellanet
- Mark Leon Winslow and Margaret Regina Boone
Discussion, Action On Offices of Public Safety, Utilities Directors; Several Board, Commission Appointments On June City Council Agenda
Sulphur Springs City Council members are scheduled Tuesday night to meet in a special executive session prior to their regular monthly meeting to discuss two city offices, those of the public safety director and the public utilities director.
The city in October 2017 held a similar meeting, opting to create a new position, that of public safety director. This combined jobs of both police and fire chiefs. James “Jay” Sanders, a longtime veteran of the department who was the city’s police chief and a certified firefighter at the time, was appointed as the city’s public safety director.
Sanders was placed on administrative leave on March 22, 2019, when Texas Commission on Law Enforcement began an investigation into an allegation Sanders provided “false information to pay for a couple of people to go to academy,” TCOLE spokeswoman Gretchen Grigsby said.
Sanders was accused of providing false information on documentation to obtain funding for a couple of individuals to go through police academy, according to Grigsby.
TCOLE’s investigation concluded with Sanders’ voluntary surrender of his peace officer license on May 2, Grigsby said.
Sanders remained on administrative leave from the city until Friday, May 3, when he officially handed in his letter of resignation, City Manger Marc Maxwell confirmed on May 5.
When Sanders was placed on administrative leave, Sulphur Springs Police Department Patrol Capt. Jason Ricketson was named acting police chief and Sulphur Springs Fire Department Assistant Chief Tim Vaughn has served as acting fire chief. Ricketson and Vaughn continue to serve as interim chiefs of those departments.
Sulphur Springs City Council is scheduled to meet in executive session Tuesday, June 4, 30 minutes prior to the start of the regular council meeting, to discuss the public safety director position as well as the utilities director position.
The regular June 4 City Council agenda then calls for the council to discuss and consider taking action on both positions discussed during the executive session.
There are at least two additional items on Tuesday’s regular council agenda regarding officials.
The oath of office is to be administered to Freddie Taylor, Jeff Sanderson and Doug Moore, who won the May City Council election. The city council on May 9 met in special session to canvass the May 4 election. The council members at that time are to select a member to serve as mayor and another member as mayor pro tem.
After the special meeting, the council reconvene at 6 p.m. at a special council retreat where they discussed possible appointments to several boards and commissions. At the regular June 4 meeting, the city council is also slated to discuss and consider appointments for the Economic Development Corporation, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Airport Advisory Board, Sulphur River Municipal Water District Board, Library Board, Board of Tourism and Promotion, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Planning and Zoning Commission, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, the Downtown Revitalization Board and Revolving Loan Fund Committee.
The regular city council meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at City Hall.
Fort Worth Braces Regional Champion Trees for Tree-Killing Pest
FORT WORTH, Texas—With the recent confirmation of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) in Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, ArborJet and Texas A&M Forest Service united to protect two regional champion ash trees, the regional champion green ash and the regional champion Texas ash, from the deadly pest.
Native to Asia, EAB was first found in Michigan in 2002. Since then it has swept across the south and now occupies a quarter of the continental United States, including parts of Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service has detected EAB in multiple counties: Marion, Cass, Harrison, and Tarrant.
Because the beetle boasts an ash mortality rate of over 99 percent, a chemical injection is highly recommended to save an ash tree once EAB is confirmed within a 15-mile radius.
ArborJet’s Regional Technical Manager, Emmett Muennink, injected the regional champion Texas ash tree, located in Pioneer’s Rest Cemetery, with ArborJet’s TREE-äge® by drilling into the tree’s tap roots and setting an Arborplug, which functions much like an IV port and seals off the opening from any bacteria or fungi. Muennink then injected the pesticide, which hitches a ride up the tree’s vascular system, with a needle.
“The adult beetle first feeds on an ash tree’s foliage in order to complete their maturation cycle,” said Muennink. “If EAB feeds on a treated tree, it will kill the adults. At the larval stage, it feeds on the vascular system. [The insecticide] is basically 99.99 percent effective at controlling both the adult beetles and the larval stage.”
The EAB infestation was located at the south end of Eagle Mountain Lake. Experts urge homeowners within 15 miles of Eagle Mountain Lake, which includes an estimated 1.5 million ash trees and almost all of Fort Worth, to call a professional to treat their ash trees and to pay attention to what’s going on in their urban forest.
Texas A&M Forest Service has 500 traps set statewide to monitor the population this summer.
“The spread may be inevitable, but preventative methods will slow its spread,” Texas A&M Forest Service entomologist Allen Smith said. “This buys time for folks and municipalities to plan and mitigate any impacts from EAB. All it takes is one person to transport some infested firewood to a new, ‘unprotected’ locale, and a new infestation can start.”
Homeowners can watch their ash trees for signs of EAB infestation. Symptoms may include dead branches near the top of a tree, bark splits exposing larval galleries, leafy shoots sprouting from the trunk, extensive woodpecker activity and “D”-shaped exit holes in the bark.
Click to view photos of the injection.
Download the EAB Community Preparedness Plan at https://bit.ly/2MjI1WM
To report emerald ash borer, please call 1-866-322-4512
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Contacts: Courtney Blevins, Fort Worth Regional Forester, Texas A&M Forest Service, 817-531-3119, [email protected]
Texas A&M Forest Service Communications Office, 979-458-6606, [email protected]
