Paris District Road Report For The Week Of April 22
Quite a bit of work is planned for roadways throughout the district during the week of April 22, according to a release from
TxDOT Paris District Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy.
Motorists are reminded 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. The TxDOT official also recommends driver avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems — especially in or near work zones, for the safety of all motorists as well as that of workers.
Of course, weather conditions along with equipment failure or other unforeseen issues could impact work schedules. Barring those complications, McAlavy has provided the following list of planned road work, by county, to motorists prepare for their travels through those areas.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties)
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin County Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins County Maintenance (903) 885-4031
- State Highway 37, Franklin County: From Mount Vernon to Winnsboro. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform striping operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
- State Highway 19, Hopkins County: At FM 71 in Birthright. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin performing milling operations and shoulder work for turn lane construction project.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta County Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar County Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River County Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
- North Loop 286 and State Highway 19/Church Street, Paris, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews perform repairs to concrete pavement.
- US 271/Loop 286 Interchange, Paris, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane and ramp closures while crews perform slope repairs.
- US 271 pavement repair, Lamar and Red River Counties: from Loop 286 in Paris southeastward to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and/or shoulder closures 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.
- State Highway 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 will be down to one lane in order to upgrade the bridge rail. Temporary traffic signals and signs will be in place to direct traffic.
- State Highway 24 expansion, Delta County: from Cooper, Texas, southwestward towards Commerce. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas. Final surfacing of southbound lanes is in progress.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt County Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains County Maintenance (903) 473-2682
- State Highway 66 and FM 36, Hunt County: The new traffic lights at this intersection are flashing red, please be careful when crossing this intersection. The signal lights will be programmed for red-yellow-green operations after the railroad installs all necessary components for signal pre-emption at this intersection to keep traffic stopped at the light off of the railroad tracks.
- FM 2642 bridge/underpass project at I-30, Hunt County: from FM 1565 westward to the Hunt-Rockwall County line. Construction of bridge to route I-30 over FM 2642 is in the final stages. Please continue watching your speed while traveling through this construction area. Temporary traffic signals are in place at FM 2453 and FM 35 to aid detoured traffic.
- State Highway 19 pavement project, Rains County: from US 69 and State Highway 19 south to the Van Zandt County line. Crews have completed paving operations on the project. Final striping and rumble strips will be placed soon as weather permits. Crews are finishing up driveway paving. Additionally, mailbox installation and metal beam finishing work at some culverts is all that remains. Be cautious when driving across intersecting streets.
- ADA ramp construction, Hunt County: State Highway 11 in Commerce. Workers have completed installing ramps, sidewalks, steps, curb ramps, handrails, pedestrian push buttons and other pedestrian elements to aid the mobility of disabled citizens. Project manager will conduct a final pre-inspection for project acceptance to follow soon after.
- US 69, Hunt County: from O’Neal St. in Greenville to the intersection of US 69 and US 380. Work on this paving project is finishing up. Seeding has been completed and final punch list items will be addressed soon.
- State Highway 34 and FM 816, Hunt County: from State Highway 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.
- FM 1903 at Interstate 30, Hunt County: at the southeast corner of this intersection, a contractor will begin work April 8 to install concrete curb and a drainage flume. Please slow down and drive safely through this and other work zones.
Traffic Safety Notes
- State Highway 24 – Maintenance crews have placed rumble strips on SH 24 northbound near the Animal Services Barn of Texas A&M University-Commerce to caution drivers of vehicles crossing at that location.
- State Spur 1570 and State Highway 66 – to help the traveling public at this intersection, maintenance crews have placed rumble strips on FM 1570 and SS 1570 to alert drivers of the upcoming stop sign. They have also placed rumble strips on SH 66 and “intersection ahead” to help warn drivers traveling SH 66 of the intersection. Intersection ahead signs with flashing beacons will be installed at this location in the near future.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson County Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin County Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
- FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road 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 traffic shifts and slow moving vehicles as workers widen the roadway from FM 691 to US 82.
- 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.
- 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 exit ramp and entrance ramp. The existing ramps will remain open during construction of the new ramps.
- 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 and 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.
- State Highway 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.
- US 69, Grayson County: from Spur 503 to US 82. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer.
- State Highway 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 Bonham to install new sidewalks and curb ramps along State Highway 56 and State Highway 78.
- FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to State Highway 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
- US 82, Fannin County: from State Highway 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 FM 100, State Highway 78 and State Highway 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.
- State Highway 11, Fannin and Hunt County: from State Highway 78 to State Highway 34: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on overlaying the roadway with hot mix.
- FM 816 and Recreation Road 3, Fannin County: from Fannin-Hunt County line to State Highway 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.
- County Road 2275 at Coffee Mill Creek, Fannin County: CR 2275 at Coffee Mill Creek is closed to traffic as crews work to replace the bridge.
- State Highway 34, Fannin County: from the Hunt County line to FM 68. Watch for temporary day-time lane closures as maintenance crews work on prepping the roadway for a seal coat this summer.
Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees Candidate Profiles, Part 2
Early voting by personal appearance begins Monday morning, for the May 4 school and municipal elections.
Voters within Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District will have plenty of candidates to choose from when casting ballots in the school board election.
Seven candidates have filed, seeking candidacy for one of four full-term at-large seats on the school board; they include D.J. Carr, JJ Cummings, James R. “Jim” Murray, Lee Skidmore, Brittney Smith, Felecia Smith and Shane Wilton.
Shiloh Childress is unchallenged in his bid for the unexpired term seat. Shiloh Childress was appointed to fill the seat following trustee Greg Anglin’s resignation in December, to become the commissioner for Precinct 2 starting Jan. 1; Childress has filed to serve out the remained of that term.
Ballots in the CPCISD Board of Trustees Election may be cast in person from 8 a.m. To 4 pm. April 22-April 30 and Como-Pickton Administration Office. Voting hours will be extended to 8 p.m. April 22 April 25. Election Day voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. To 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Room 114 at Como-Pickton School (in front of building where general election was held).
To help voters learn a little more about the people seeking office, each school board candidate was asked to provide information about themselves and their candidacy, including their reasons for seeking a seat on the school board. Those responses are shared here, in no particular order, in two separate posts.
D.J. CARR
- Family: Wife Katy, former Como-Pickton teacher, stay at home job; two sons, Mason and Jacob, a 6-year-old kindergarten student at CP and a 2-year-old
- Occupation, job description: self-employed cattleman
- How many years have you lived in the district? 34
- Education, training or special skills: Como-Pickton CISD 2003 Graduate, University of Texas Arlington 2007 Bachelor of Business Administration
- Why are you seeking this office? Re-Election to represent our communities by serving in a leadership role for the district
- Experience/qualifications: served 4 years on the Board.
- What do you consider the most significant area(s) of interest or concern in the office you are seeking, and your plan(s) to address the concern(s)? Our students are my top priority. One of the top factors in supporting those students is finding an keeping the quality teachers and staff that help them reach their goals. Each year it is harder and harder to fill the open positions in our most needed areas. I Plan to continue supporting Administrators in implementing pro-active recruiting methods and compensations plans for our staff. All of which will positively impact our students and make CPCISD the best district to work for in our area.
- What you feel is most important for the public to know about you and your candidacy? No matter the level of decisions that are made for our district, my candidacy will give you the confidence that those decisions are informed, unbiased, and in the best interest of our students and staff.
BRITTNEY SMITH
Brittney Smith, candidate for a full-term seat on Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees.
- Family: Husband of 12 years, Anthony Smith, a graduate of CPCISD; two daughters, 10-year-old Saylor and 7-year-old Mercy, students at CPCISD
- Occupation, job description: I am a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist at Texas A&M University-Commerce and owner/operator of a poultry farm with my husband, Anthony Smith.
- How many years have you lived in the district? 27 years
- Education, training or special skills: I graduated from Como-Pickton CISD in 2004 and attended college at Tyler Jr. College and Northeast Texas Community College where I received my Associates Degree. I am a Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist at the Student Health Services Department at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
- Why are you seeking this office? I believe our children are our future. I am a strong supporter of continuing the highest level of education at Como-Pickton CISD. Having graduated from ComoPickton CISD, I know we have a great school and I want to contribute by striving for the best avenues for each individual student, faculty and administration.
- Experience/qualifications: This will be my second endeavor as a school board member; however, I have kept abreast of the past issues with the school board and have a great interest in serving in this capacity. The children attending Como-Pickton CISD have a special place in my heart and I want to be a part of giving each child every opportunity to do their very best and become great leaders and successful business men and women.
- What do you consider the most significant area(s) of interest, need or concern in the office you are seeking, and your plan(s) to address the concern(s)? I do not come with a specific agenda in serving as a school board member. I want to serve the people, the students, the faculty and administration of Como-Pickton school district in the best possible way. I want each individual concern of parents and students addressed in a timely and informative manner. I want to make sure our children have the best educators available to them. I have complete respect for those serving as board members at this time and want to diligently serve along with my peers to continue Como-Pickton CISD’s reputation as a highly respected school with a great education system.
- I believe our children are the most important concern. I have a great interest in not only my children’s future but ALL children in the Como-Pickton school district. I want to diligently serve in this capacity to give each child every opportunity possible to excel.
- What do you feel is most important for the public to know about you and your candidacy? My husband, Anthony Smith, and I both graduated from Como-Pickton CISD. We have two children who will also be graduates of CPCISD; one is currently a third grader and another who will be starting Kindergarten next year. I am thankful I was afforded the opportunity to attend and graduate from such a great school. I want to continue the tradition of excellence in education. We have some of the best faculty available in our school district. The people of this school district deserve someone who wants the best for each child, someone who wants to be a voice for their concerns and someone who wants to assist in the management and everyday activities of our school district. I would be honored to serve in this capacity as a Como-Pickton Consolidated School District school board member.
JJ CUMMINGS
- Family: Wife Mayra Cummings, Spanish instructor, PJC; son Parker Cummings, graduated CP last year, attending TCU; and daughter Presli Cummings, will be graduating this year from CP, plans to attend A&M Commerce.
- Occupation, job description: Rancher and poultry producer, previously a dairy farmer.
- How many years have you lived in the district? 44 years
- Education, training or special skills: 1993 Graduate of Como-Pickton High School, attended CPCISD 1980-1993.
- Why are you seeking this office? Being raised in Pickton, Texas and a 1993 graduate of Como-Pickton High School, I would like to seek office because I want to serve and support the students of my community.
- Experience/qualifications: I joined the Como-Pickton Board of Trustees in 2015 and served as the Vice President in 2016. I currently serve as Board Secretary.
- What do you consider the most significant area(s) of interest need or concern in the office you are seeking, and your plan(s) to address the concern(s). As current trustee of the Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District I want to continue to ensure the community that I will support the students of the CPCISD. I want to advocate for the academic programs in addition to the CP agriculture department and extracurricular programs so that the district provides the students with equitable opportunities.
- What do you feel is most important for the public to know about you and your candidacy? Being a lifelong resident of Hopkins County, I want to give back to the community that has meant so much to my children and family. I want to confirm that the students are my first priority and that all students should be provided with the best equitable educational opportunities. Therefore, it is important to communicate and collaborate with teachers, staff, administration and the community to attain the goals to make CPCISD a great place to attend school and prepare our students for the future. Lastly, I will also make certain that the board remains responsible stewards of the district’s funds to better the school as well as community.
SHILOH CHILDRESS
- Occupation, job description: Sales/Project Manager for Aveo Roofing
- How many years have you lived in the district? 9 years
- Education, training or special skills: Associate’s of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Physiology
- Why are you seeking this office? To serve my community and school. My kids go to school at Como-Pickton as well and I want them and all the other kids to have a great educational experience.
- Experience/qualifications: Current member of the Board and Instructor at Northeast Texas Community College Dental Hygiene Program for 3 years.
- What do you consider the most significant area(s) of interest, need or concern in the office you are seeking, and your plan(s) to address the concerns(s): Our testing scores concern me along with finding great teachers and retaining them. By retaining great teachers to help our kids and provide an exceptional learning experience, this should bring our schools’ scores up. This can be accomplished by working with the other Board members and Administration.
- What do you feel is most important for the public to know about you and your candidacy? My wife and I moved back to Pickton 9 years ago. This is the area we always called home and wanted to raise our kids. We wanted to give them the small town/small school experience. I believe by giving my kids and all others the small school experience we give them a better learning opportunity. A better learning opportunity for everyone is my main focus.
Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees Candidate Profiles, Part 1
Early voting by personal appearance begins Monday morning, for the May 4 school and municipal elections.
Voters within Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District will have plenty of candidates to choose from when casting ballots in the school board election.
Seven candidates have filed, seeking candidacy for one of four full-term at-large seats on the school board; they include D.J. Carr, JJ Cummings, James R. “Jim” Murray, Lee Skidmore, Brittney Smith, Felecia Smith and Shane Wilton. Only one candidate is unchallenged in his bid for the unexpired term seat. Shiloh Childress was appointed to fill the seat following trustee Greg Anglin’s resignation in December, to become the commissioner for Precinct 2 starting January; Childress has filed to serve out the remained of that term.
Ballots in the CPCISD Board of Trustees Election may be cast in person from 8 a.m. To 4 pm. April 22-April 30 and Como-Pickton Administration Office. Voting hours will be extended to 8 p.m. April 22 April 25. Election Day voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. To 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Room 114 at Como-Pickton School (in front of building where general election was held).
To help voters learn a little more about the candidates,each candidate was asked to provide information about themselves and their candidacy, including their reasons for seeking a seat on the school board. Those responses are shared here, in no particular order, in two separate posts.
JAMES R. “JIM” MURRAY
- Family: Wife, Jean, retired after 34 years with Texas Instruments; grandson Shawn, majoring in mechanical engineering at Blinn College in College Station.
- Occupation, job description: Retired January 2000 from the City of Mesquite (32 years service) as Director of Purchasing and Telecommunications
- How many years have you lived in the district? Nineteen years
- Education, training or special skills: Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences, president of the National Purchasing Institute, president of the National Association of Chamber and Ambassadors, served as Como-Pickton School Board president for 2 years.
- Why are you seeking this office? I have no agenda. My goal is to serve, uphold and promote a learning educational opportunity for all students in our district to prepare them for their future. We have a “Great” Administration and Staff at CPCISD, which I look forward to working with as well as the other Board members and a new superintendent, if elected; to encourage that CPCISD personnel and the students excel into the future. Thanks for your vote.
- Experience/qualifications: Served 9 years on the Como-Pickton School Board 2008-2017, served two years as the President (2013-2014 and 2015-2016)
- What do you consider the most significant area(s) of interest, need or concern in the office you are seeking, and your plan(s) to address the concern(s): With students as my priority, the most significant responsibility of this office is seeking to always do the right thing for all concerned. As a former board member and a team of seven school board members, we accomplished this through in-depth discussions, lots of questions, and input from the district staff, parents, and the community. My primary interest is the achievement and success of our students. Also, security is a major concern for students and staff at the Como-Pickton campus. I believe our past and future Board members have and will continue to address this concern.
- What do you feel is most important for the public to know about you and your candidacy? I value honesty, fairness, loyalty and strong dedication. When I have a job to do, I tackle it with the best of my abilities, giving it my all from start to finish. I am 100 percent in favor of Senate Bill 3 that will give our teachers the raise that they deserve.
LEE SKIDMORE
- Family: five children, ranging in age from 20 to 11 years, including two who are enrolled at Como-Pickton CISD.
- Occupation, job description: retired police chief/law enforcement; national sales manager for 1 on 1 Nutrition.
- How many years have lived in the district? 50 years off/on except for college and out-of- town work.
- Education, training or special skills: Associate of Applied Science from DeVry.
- Why are you seeking this office? To better the education for my kids and others.
- Experience/qualifications: working in fields with others to accomplish our ultimate goals.
- What do you consider the most significant area(s) of interest need or concern in the office you are seeking, and your plan(s) to address the concern(s)? Safety and environment for our student while being educated.
- What do you feel is most important for the public to know about you and your candidacy? I am completely honest about knowing and sharing my opinion about how our kids should be educated and being the best they can be after having the best education we can give them.
FELECIA SMITH
- Occupation, job description: Worked at Custom Shutters for 32 years, until it closed in December 2018.
- How many years you have lived in the district? 39+ years (June 1979)
- Education, training, special skills: High School graduate
- Why are you seeking this office? Our 3 kids attended and graduated from Como-Pickton and we have three grandkids enrolled now. I want to make the school the best for all of our kids.
- Experience/qualifications: I am currently on the Como Housing Board and have been for several years.
- What do you consider the most significant area(s) of interest, need or concern in the office you are seeking, and your plan(s) to address the concern(s)? I would like to employ the highest qualified, most professional employees that will work well with our kids, build relationships and a rapport with each student to make them feel welcomed and loved at school.
- What do you feel is most important for the public to know about you and your candidacy? I’m a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Como and I’ve taught the 3-6-year-olds on Wednesday nights for the last 16 years.
SHANE WILTON
- Family:
- Wife, Misty, employed at CPCISD as s diagnostician; son Cash, age 14, 8th grader at CPCISD; daughter Landri, 10 years, 4th grade at CPCISD.
- Occupation, job description: Real estate and commercial inspections, finance
- How many years have you lived in the district? 2 years in school district (4 years in the area), 2 Children attend school district
- Education, training or special skills: B.B.A-Sul Ross State University 1996, Bachelor of Arts-History Angelo State University 1999, Master’s Degree: Educational Administration-Lamar University 2012
- Why are you seeking this office? To ensure that all stakeholders (students, Faculty, Administrators, parents) are allocated the proper resources that will be beneficial to student success in our district. This in turn will allow students to be successful in their present and future endeavors.
- Experience/qualifications: 16 years of public education experience as a teacher, coach and school administrator. Experience in school finance, curriculum (including college, Vocational readiness), special education, personnel, ESL programs, and athletics.
- What do you consider the most significant area(s) of interest need or concern in the office you are seeking, and your plan(s) to address the concern(s)? The Texas legislature is currently reviewing and proposing major changes to school finance laws that could adversely affect the budgeting process of our school district. I believe that is important that you have school board members that have experience and understanding to work with Community members, School administrators, and district employees to ensure our district’s success.
- What do you feel is most important for the public to know about you and your candidacy? This is an important position that can’t be taken lightly. I believe that having experience and knowledge is an asset for this position. But most importantly, I will do whatever it takes to work with others to ensure that ALL students will be successful. Whether, it be in the classroom, extra curricular activities, stock shows, robotics, band or any other student events/ programs, at CPCISD. I also want to work with others to help All students(including my own children) to have the base and education gained at our district to be successful in future endeavors as they proceed in their lives.
Traffic Stop In Cumby Results In Warrant Arrest
A traffic stop in Cumby Friday evening resulted in the arrest of 46-year-old-old Campbell man wanted in Van Zandt County for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Cumby Police Officer Kenneth Jones reportedly stopped a red Ford F150 pickup on Frisco Street just after 6 p.m. April 19 in Cumby after noticing the northbound truck’s registration had expired in February. The driver, identified in arrest reports at Michael Jimmy Thomas, exited the maroon vehicle to talk to Jones upon stopping the truck, Jones reported.
The officer requested a records check using the name and date of birth the man gave him. A dispatcher advised Michael Jimmy Thomas to be wanted in Van Zandt County for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resulting in Thomas’ arrest on the charge, Jones wrote in arrest reports.
Michael Thomas remained in Hopkins County jail at noon Saturday; bond was set at $50,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
Man Charged With Evidence Tampering For Allegedly Trying To Hide Pipe
A traffic stop Friday afternoon resulted in a man’s arrest on misdemeanor charges, but trying to hide a methamphetamine pipe under a patrol vehicle resulted in a felony charge, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt reported conducting a traffic stop on a Dodge Magnum at 1:26 p.m. April 19 on Sunset Street at Houston Street. While talking with the driver, identified in reports as 28-year-old Camron Michael Hamil, Pruitt reported Hamil to be “extremely nervous” so the officer attempted a pat down. However, the man refused to let Pruitt search his pockets, the officer alleged in arrest reports.
Pruitt requested a records check. Communications operators reported the man did not have a valid driver’s license, and the officer was unable to confirm a valid insurance on the car, which displayed an expired registration sticker. He also couldn’t contact the owners for vehicle information, according to arrest reports. The man was placed into custody for no driver’s license, expired registration, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no seat belt.
As Pruitt was putting the into the patrol vehicle, he reported finding a pipe of the kind commonly used to smoke methamphetamine. The officer believed the man was trying to discard it under the patrol vehicle, resulting in the felony charge of tampering with physical evidence, Pruitt alleged in arrest reports.
Welfare Check Results in Woman’s Arrest
A welfare check on a person someone had expressed concern for on West Industrial just before 2 a.m. Saturday ended with the 32-year-old Yantis woman being jailed on three charges, according to arrest reports.
While responding to a request for a welfare check, Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Eddie Moon reported finding a woman, identified in arrest reports as Falon Leann Honea, asleep in a Chevrolet Tahoe at the West Industrial Drive address.
Upon waking, Honea allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication on a substance other than alcohol. She failed the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, with detectable vertical nystagmus and lack of convergence, the officers alleged in arrest reports. Believing the woman to present a danger to herself and others, officers took her into custody for public intoxication.
She was transported by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Tanner Steward to the county jail. Steward allegedly reported finding a pipe of the kind commonly used to smoke methamphetamine and less than 1 gram of suspected methamphetamine in it. Hones, 32, of Yantis was charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and for possession of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance, according to arrest reports.
She remained in the county jail at 10:30 Saturday morning. Her bond was set at $5,000 on the Penalty Group 1 charge and $2,000 on the Penalty Group 3 charge, according to jail reports.
Wildcats Baseball Wins Third Straight In Attempt To Get Back Into Playoff Picture
Wildcats Baseball 5, Mount Pleasant 4
The Wildcats’ baseball team shut down Mount Pleasant just in time in the bottom of the seventh inning to take a 5-4 win at Mount Pleasant Friday night, April 19.
It was the Wildcats’ third straight district win and improved their district record to 5-8. Mount Pleasant slips to 6-7 and they are now tied with Royse City for third place. The Wildcats are in fifth place just one game back of Mount Pleasant and Royse City. Mount Pleasant and Royse City play two games next week while the Wildcats have home and home games against suddenly slumping Texas High. Lindale swept the Tigers twice this week.
Texas High is still in first with a 10-3 record, while Lindale moves to 9-4 in second place. The Wildcats hold the tiebreaker with Mount Pleasant, but Royse City has the tiebreaker over the Wildcats.
Friday night in Mount Pleasant, the Tigers scored first with a run in the bottom of the first to lead 1-0.
The Wildcats scored a pair of runs in the top of the third and a single run in the top of the fourth to go ahead, 3-1.
Mount Pleasant tied the score, 3-3, with two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Wildcats scored twice more to move out to a 5-3 lead. Connor Burgin had a big double in the inning that scored a run.
Mount Pleasant had runners all over the bases in the bottom of the seventh. Still they were only able to plate one run to trim the deficit to 5-4 before they made three outs.
Pacen Edwards put out the fire in the bottom of the seventh to earn a save. Jaxon Chaney got the pitching win throwing six innings allowing 8 hits and 3 runs while striking out ten and issuing no walks. The Wildcats again made no errors.
Mount Pleasant actually outhit the Wildcats, 10-8.
Kaden Argenbright was 2 for 3 with a run scored. Chaney was 1 for 4 with two RBI’s. Will Sims and Burgin were both 1 for 2 with a run scored and an RBI. Kolson Hale was 1 for 3. Kamren Harrison was 1 for 4.
The Wildcats season record improves to 13-10. Next week is Texas High week for the surging Wildcats. They play at Texas High Tuesday night and then play the Tigers at Wildcat Park next Friday.
Lady Cats Softball Team Hangs On To Defeat Texas High, Wins District Championship
Lady Cats Softball 4, Texas High 3
The Lady Cats’ softball team won the district championship Friday night, April 19, when they hung on to eke by Texas High, 4-3 in Texarkana and then learned that Royse City had upset Mount Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, 4-3.
The Lady Cats just held off the Lady Tigers in a tense bottom of the seventh on Senior Night for Texas High in Texarkana. With the Lady Cats clinging to a 4-3 lead, the Lady Tigers loaded the bases with two singles and a walk. Texas High then hit a fly ball to right field that was caught by Lady Cats right fielder Alli Fite to end the game.
The tight game featured several lead changes. Texas High opened the scoring with a run in the bottom of the third inning to lead 1-0. The Lady Cats scored two runs in the top of the fifth to go ahead, 2-1. Nylah Lindley walked, stole second and then scored on a Lady Tiger throwing error. Fite got on on the error. Later, she was driven home by an RBI single from Kate Womack. Texas High scored two runs in their half of the fifth to go back up 3-2.
The Lady Cats went back ahead for good with two runs in the top of the sixth. With two outs in the inning, the Lady Cats got four straight singles to go ahead. Pinch hitter Addison Caddell started the rally with a single. A Lindley single put runners at second and first. Kelsey Wallace singled in Maddie Millsap who came in to run for Caddell. Fite’s single scored Lindley with what would turn out to be the winning run.
Womack was 2 for 4 with an RBI. Fite was 1 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI. Wallace was 1 for 4 with an RBI. Caddell was 1 for 1. Lindley was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored. Landry Bell was 1 for 3. Sadie Stroud was 1 for 2. Bailey Haggerty got the pitching win throwing seven innings allowing nine hits and three runs with two walks and three strikeouts.
The Lady Cats will be the top district seed in the playoffs with their district winning 8-2 district mark. Their season record is 22-6. The Lady Cats will play Whitehouse in a bi-district series next week, with details to be determined.
Grand Jury Indictments For April 2019: Part 2
The Hopkins County Grand Jury signed 102 indictments during the April session, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. More than 70 individuals were named in the charges, including some individuals named in more than one indictment, according to the indictment list released recently.
At least 65 of the indictments were for controlled substance, alcohol, marijuana and other related charges; those indictments include:
John Michael Decker, 19, of Quinlan was indicted for unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Decker was arrested May 24 by police. He was alleged in arrest reports to have been stopped on Interstate 30 at mile marker 122 for driving a vehicle that’d been reported stolen and was in possession of methamphetamine at the time.
He was released from the county jail later that day; bond was set at $10,000 on the controlled substance charge and $5,000 on the stolen vehicle charge, according to jail reports.
Loreen Leann Deleon was indicted on two manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges.
She was arrested Jan. 22 on the charges, following an investigation by Special Crimes Unit officers into the alleged possession and sale of methamphetamine by the 25-year-old Sulphur Springs woman, the SCU officers reported following Deleon’s arrest.
Deleon remained in the county jail Friday. Her bond was set at $100,000 per controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Shanna Leigh Carpenter, 39, and Jeffery Scott Trieb, 48, were both indicted for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Carpenter was also indicted for burglary of a habitation.
Sheriff’s deputies reportedly executed a search warrant at a Como residence and found a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine located in a common area of the residence in plain view, resulting in both being arrested on Jan. 10. They were also reportedly questioned about a home burglary, then arrested on a warrant for the offense later Jan. 10, according to arrest and jail reports.
Carpenter remained in the county jail April 19; her bond was set at $25,000 on the controlled substance charge and $100,000 on the burglary charge. Trieb also remained in the county jail; his bond was set at $25,000 on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Brandy McCullough, 33, was indicted for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and tampering with a government or school record, license, seal or permit.
McCullough was arrested July 31 for allegedly handing a deputy a driver’s license with too many numbers on it, flagging it as false, and also was found to be in possession of controlled substance, deputies alleged in reports at the time of her arrest.
She was released from the county jail Aug. 1. Bond was set at $30,000 on the Penalty Group 2 charge, $5,000 on the Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and $10,000 on the tampering charge, according to jail reports.
Sabrina Rochelle Plafcan, 49, was indicted for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone, possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, manufacture of delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone. Edward Lee Wilson, 55, was also indicted for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
Plafcan was arrested Jan. 8 following a felony traffic stop which resulted in her arrest on a controlled substance warrant. She allegedly had 2 grams of methamphetamine at the time, and admitted there was additional methamphetamine at her home, where they found less than 1 gram of the substance. Wilson was at the home and led officers to the meth, SCU officers alleged in arrest reports.
Plafcan remained in the county jail April 19. Her bonds total $130,000, according to court and jail reports. Wilson too remained in the county jail Friday; his bond was set at $20,000, according to jail reports.
Linda Marie Williams, 59, was indicted for delivery of 50 pounds or more but less than 2,000 pounds of marijuana.
She was reportedly stopped and arrested April 26, 2018, by a state trooper for a traffic violation; six large trash bags containing approximately 160 pounds of suspected high-grade marijuana were allegedly found within the sleeper berth of the truck-tractor she was driving, the trooper alleged in arrest reports.
Williams was released from the county jail later April 26 on $45,000 bond, according to jail reports.
Nicholas Ari Hajdusiewics, 44, of Dallas was indicted for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance during the April grand jury session.
Police reported contacting him about suspicious activity and found a bag of an illegal substance in his pocket during a pat down, and arrested him Jan. 30 on the charge, according to arrest reports. He remained in the county jail until a judge ordered he be released from jail April 16 on probation on the controlled substance charge, according to jail and and court reports.
Jonathan D. Padilla, 22, and Jason Reyna, 19, of were both indicted for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Padilla was also indicted for theft of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
They were arrested June 20, 2018, following a traffic stop on Interstate 30. Cumby police reported a marijuana odor was immediately detectable on contact with the occupants, and both showed multiple nervous indicators while talking to him. Two pistols, suspected methamphetamine and other contraband were allegedly found in the vehicle, Cumby police alleged in reports at the time of their arrest.
Both men were released from jail June 21. Bond was set at $20,000 each on the controlled substance charge. Padilla also had a $5,000 bond on the firearm theft charge and $15,000 for the other, according to jail and court reports.
Among the individuals also indicted for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance were:
- Damont A. Williams
- Shawnda Bellamy
- Neal Curtis Brown
- David Joel Dean
- Shawn Allen Long
- Malorie C. Walker
- Franc Malagon-Perez
- Christina A. Medina
- Dalton Ray Morehead
- Christina P. Walker
Also among the individuals indicted in the April session were:
- Monerius Montreal Barnes — possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance with intent to deliver in a drug-free zone, manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams in a drug-free zone and two indictments for manufacture or delivery of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
- Breanna M. Aguirre —manufacture or delivery of 400 grams or more of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Caleb Evan Ashley —manufacture or delivery of 400 grams or more of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Mathew Banda — manufacture or delivery of 400 grams or more of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Ronald Edwin Otto — one possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and two manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges.
- Marnelyn Pablo — possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, possession for 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and forgery of a government or national instrument, money or security.
- Melinda Lynn Wesson — manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and
forgery of a financial instrument. - Keith Anthony Powell — possession of 5 pounds or more but less than 50 pounds of marijuana, possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of a Penalty Group 2A controlled substance, and possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Mary Perkins — possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance.
- Johnny Liston Powell — manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and
forgery of a financial instrument. - Jarvis Dewitt Rucker — possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance
and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair. - Robert Kent Schepp — possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana and possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Jeremy Lynn Sharp — possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance with intent to deliver, manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
- Teresa Diane Pryor — driving while intoxicated, third or more offense.
- Tollie Bernon Matthews — possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Yolanda Ann Collins — possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Anthony Glen Ewton — possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance with intent to deliver.
- Linda Vionne Trussell — possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance with intent to deliver.
- Angela Kay Doucette — manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
- Jordan Lee Chaney — manufacture or delivery of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Jermaine A. Johnson — manufacture or delivery of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
- Tamera M. Fouse — possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a a drug-free zone.
- Gary Lee Gibson — possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a a drug-free zone.
- Jacob Ray Ferrell — possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Cody Lee Lagrone — possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Brittany Leigh George — manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Man Jailed After Spitting Snuff on Woman
A 53-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested for simple assault, a Class C misdemeanor offense, for allegedly spitting on a woman early Friday morning, according to arrest reports.
A deputy was dispatched to a disturbance on State Highway 154 south just before midnight. Upon arrival at the man’s SH 154 residence, the talked to a 49-year-old woman, the reported victim of the reported assault.
She allegedly claimed the man had gotten into an argument with the man and he spit his snuff in her face. The deputy said he did observe snuff covering her face and what appeared to saliva on the left side of it.
The deputy then reported entering the house to talk to the man, who appeared to him to be extremely intoxicated. He noted the man’s speech was extremely slurred and his body was extremely unbalanced. The man allegedly admitted to consuming approximately eight alcoholic beverages. The man also allegedly admitted to spitting in the woman’s face, resulting in the man being jailed on the charge, according to arrest reports.
The man was released from jail later April 19, with no fine or bond required, according to jail reports.
