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Hopkins County Fall Festival Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off 2018 Events

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Hopkins County Fall Festival Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off 2018 Events
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Fall Festival held its ribbon cutting celebration
The Fall Festival held their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, October 19th at noon on the Square in Sulphur Springs. Visit www.hopkinscountyfallfestival.com for a complete listing of Fall Festival Events

Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 10-16, 2018

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 10-16, 2018

Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 10, 2018 to October 16, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 7; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischief’s: 2; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 1; Suspicious Vehicles: 4; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 8; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 7; Scams: 0; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 14; Horses Out: 3; Welfare Checks: 3; Assaults: 1; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints: 0; Disputes: 1; Arrest/Warrant Services: 21; Reckless Drivers: 2; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 1; Shots Fired: 0; Other: Traffic Stop (1)              

October 10th

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 5656 near Alba; at approximately 12:06 a.m. Rene Garcia, 20, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2088 near Winnsboro; at approximately 1:15 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 1:41 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Floyd St. in Winnsboro; at approximately 2:05 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Francis St. in Hawkins; at approximately 2:58 a.m. Bobby Green, Jr., 36, of Hawkins, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 7869 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:51 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 75, of Hawkins, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:17 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass that occurred on CR 2146 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

At 12:21 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4700 near Winnsboro.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 near Mineola, at approximately 1:09 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

At 1:16 p.m., horses were reported out on FM 1795 near Hawkins.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:12 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 7:47 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 17 near Yantis; at approximately 11:32 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

October 11th

Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 2:28 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Dairy Queen in Quitman; at approximately 12:42. Alyssa Bussell, 24, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

At 2:04 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:06 p.m., in reference to theft that occurred on CR 3940 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

At 4:32 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2118 near Quitman, at approximately 7:45 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Casey Curry, 36, of Quitman, was arrested for Criminal Trespass.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3220 near Quitman, at approximately 8:35 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Celina Durst, 41, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.

October 12th

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 8:12 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

At 8:36 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2267 near Mineola; at approximately 8:55 a.m. Greysen Anderson, 21, of Mineola, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 14 near Hawkins; at approximately 10:05 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

At 10:23 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1210 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Alba, at approximately 10:25 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole two depth finders from the reporting party’s boat. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:29 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass that occurred on FM 2966 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Blackburn St. in Hawkins; at approximately 11:01 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

At 11:04 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Alba.

Deputies spoke to the reporting party, at approximately 1:29 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 4890 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:18 p.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 1227 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 2:22 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2950 near Mineola, at approximately 3:31 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Summer Barnhart, 22, of Mineola, was arrested for Burglary of Habitation and Injury to Child/Elderly/Disabled with Intent to Cause Bodily Injury.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2869 near Winnsboro; at approximately 4:00 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:21 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on CR 4530 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 69 near Alba; at approximately 11:49 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

October 13th

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3144 near Quitman; at approximately 12:37 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1885 near Yantis; at approximately 1:29 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

At 1:46 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1700 near Yantis.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1739 near Yantis; at approximately 2:00 a.m. Shana Earle, 27, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 2276 near Mineola; at approximately 3:15 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Peachtree St. in Mineola; at approximately 4:05 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Ivey St. in Mineola; at approximately 4:19 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

At 9:20 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 7906 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:47 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Clinton Yale, 30, of Hawkins, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

At 12:53 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1416 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 1:34 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a go-cart from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3270 near Mineola, at approximately 2:31 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the owner of the residence and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 1483 near Yantis, at approximately 2:33 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the owner of the residence and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:39 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to other agency.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 4:01 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies provided a courtesy transport and cleared the incident.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4660 near Winnsboro; at approximately 6:42 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

At 8:15 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Yantis, at approximately 8:27 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Benjamen Williams, 41, of Winnsboro, was arrested for outstanding warrants and Violation of a Protective Order.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Yantis, at approximately 9:05 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2184 near Quitman, at approximately 9:13 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the actor.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4536 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:48 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

October 14th

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Broad St. in Mineola; at approximately 1:23 a.m. Michael Swanker, 34, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1350 near Quitman; at approximately 1:58 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4960 near Quitman; at approximately 2:12 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4919 near Quitman; at approximately 2:56 a.m. Joseph Walls, 54, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 4:44 a.m. Frankie Clanton, Jr., 40, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1299 near Yantis, at approximately 4:47 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

At 6:40 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2659 near Hawkins.

Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 7:39 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Blackburn St. in Hawkins; at approximately 10:58 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1600 near Alba, at approximately 1:29 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 8692 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:44 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any signs of criminal mischief.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 5:18 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the key holder of the building and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 7908 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:51 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Thomas Dixon, 51, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence and Resisting Arrest, Search or Transport.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2930 near Alba; at approximately 6:03 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2379 near Mineola, at approximately 8:10 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Dog Wood Trail near Hawkins; at approximately 8:12 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4700 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:13 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

October 15th

Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 4:32 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1425 near Quitman, at approximately 6:42 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, took an ATV from the reporting party’s property without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

At 8:06 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:26 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to Valley Wood Glen near Hawkins, at approximately 9:33 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Emergency Medical Services transported the individual to the Emergency Room.

At 10:25 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1413 near Quitman.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:08 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on Walnut St. in Yantis. A known actor stole a dog from the reporting party’s property. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the stolen dog.

At 1:15 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 1246 near Quitman; at approximately 1:28 p.m. Kendall White, 30, of Quitman, was arrested for No Liability Insurance and Display Wrong, Fictitious, Altered or Obscured Motor Vehicle Registration.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 5:02 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

At 9:15 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2966 near Quitman.

October 16th

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2100 near Quitman; at approximately 3:22 a.m. Deputies spoke with the owner of the vehicle and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2205 near Mineola, at approximately 7:07 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

At 10:02 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1413 near Quitman.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:29 a.m., in reference to theft that occurred on CR 1941 near Yantis. A known actor stole water from Lake Fork Water Supply. This case is active.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:38 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief that occurred on FM 515 near Yantis. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

At 3:58 p.m., cows were reported out on SPUR 514 near Yantis.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1522 near Alba, at approximately 4:51 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

Between the dates of September 26 and October 2, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments and Emergency Medical Services.

Total Jail Count –117 inmates – 95 males and 22 females.

Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.

Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood.  Please be aware of your surroundings.   

Channel 18 News Friday, October 19, 2018

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Channel 18 News Friday, October 19, 2018

Wildcats Place 2nd in Tournament; Two Lady Cats Compete

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Wildcats Place 2nd in Tournament; Two Lady Cats Compete

Wildcats Golf Team Plays at SSCC Thursday Tournament

Playing in a rare fall golf tournament Thursday (October 18), the Wildcats’ golf team shot a total score of 313, good for second place behind former district foe Hallsville. The tournament was played at Sulphur Springs Country Club. It was moved to Thursday from Monday due to rain. Carter Lewis led the Wildcats with a 73, one over par. Andrew Escobar shot 77, Colten Bench had 80, Grant Mohesky shot 83 and Kip Childress came in with 86. Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens said he is trying to schedule more and more fall tournaments. He said it’s hard to squeeze tournaments in during the spring due to testing and the weather. Of course the weather almost did this tournament in. Coach Owens said he appreciated the flexibility of the Sulphur Springs Country Club that allowed this tournament to be played after the rain out Monday. The Wildcats’ golf team has two more tournaments scheduled this fall. Next they are scheduled to play at a brand new course, the Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater, at a tournament sponsored by Longview Pine Tree.

Two Lady Cats Golfers Play at SSCC Tournament Thursday

Lady Cats Golf Coach Whitney Spigener took two of her players to a Sulphur Springs Country Club tournament played Thursday (October 18). The tournament was originally scheduled for Monday (October 15) but was postponed due to rain and then rescheduled on Thursday. Coach Spigener said Thursday turned out to be a beautiful day although she said it was a little windy. Coach Spigener said considering everything, players’ scores were good. She said a Texas High golfer named Gracie shot the best score of 75. Lady Cat sophomore Mariam Tran shot an 80 and finished in second place. Coach Spigener said Tran could have been right at the top except for a quadruple bogey on hole #2. She said Tran’s score was very good considering the lack of practice time due to all the rainy weather. Lady Cat junior Charleigh Potts shot 118. Coach Spigener said Potts did a good job of battling and of never giving up. She said Potts took a year off from golf recovering from an injury. Coach Spigener said Potts had not played in a tournament in about a year and a half. She said Potts was not pleased with her score and Coach Spigener said she liked her competitive attitude. Coach Spigener said this would be the only fall golf tournament for the Lady Cats’ players. Next semester golf tournaments will start up in mid to late February.

Game Day: Wildcat Football; Lady Cat Volleyball Senior Night

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Game Day: Wildcat Football; Lady Cat Volleyball Senior Night
Varsity Wildcats 2018

Football Game Day versus Corsicana

Friday night (October 19) at Gerald Prim Stadium there will be a battle for first place in District 8-5A as the Corsicana Tigers take on the Wildcats. Corsicana is 5-0 in district play and the Wildcats are 4-0. The Tigers are 6-1 this season and the Wildcats are 5-0 overall. The Tigers only loss was to Burleson Centennial 28-26 in their season opener at home. They have won six straight. Corsicana leads the series between the two teams having taken 4 of 7. However the Wildcats have won the last two including an incredible 77-65 win in Corsicana in their last match up in 2013. Corsicana’s head coach is Steve Hoffman, in his sixth year as Tigers’ coach. Greg Owens is in his thirteenth year as head coach for the Wildcats. Coach Owens says a key to winning the game is playing physical in the offensive and defensive lines. He says another key is to tackle well against the talented Tigers. KSST will have all of the action of Wildcats football against Corsicana beginning at 7:30 p.m. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.

Volleyball Game Day Versus Mount Pleasant and It’s Senior Night

The Lady Cats’ volleyball team is involved in a wild game of district musical chairs as there is one more team vying for the playoffs than there are playoff spots. When the music ends next Tuesday (October 23), someone will be left out. The game resumes Friday with three more district games. The Lady Cats are currently 3-5 in district play and they are tied for the fourth and final playoff spot with Royse City. The Lady Cats will be playing Mount Pleasant on this Friday (October 19) game day beginning at 5 p.m. Mount Pleasant is 0-8 in district play and they are out of the playoff race. This is Senior Night for the Lady Cats. Senior Night activities gets underway at 4:45 p.m. in Wildcat Gym. Another big district game with lots of playoff implications has Greenville, 4-4 in district play and in third place, playing at Royse City. District leader Texas High, 8 -0 in district play, visits Lindale, 6-2 in district play and in second place.

Rain or Shine the Fall Festival Parade Will Go On!

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Rain or Shine the Fall Festival Parade Will Go On!

Unless there is lightning in the area, the Fall Festival Parade will start at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 20th.  Buford Park is the line up area.  Parade will proceed down Connally St to Celebration Plaza, the turn south on Gilmer, and end at Lee St and South Broadway.

Rain has not cancelled Fall Festival Parades in the past.   Come out and make a memory. #fallfestivalSS

PJC-Sulphur Springs Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program

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PJC-Sulphur Springs Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Students in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center watch as Instructor Joyce Vargas teaches them the procedure for drawing blood from a patient. Assisting with the demonstration is student Perla Munoz of Sulphur Springs.

TxDOT Trained Specialists Available for Senior Citizens’ Auto Check

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TxDOT Trained Specialists Available for Senior Citizens’ Auto Check

PARIS – Senior drivers in Northeast Texas can have a trained TxDOT specialist check their automobiles for comfort, safety and mobility to help improve their daily driving experiences.

Seniors in Lamar and surrounding counties can get their cars checked from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at 1128 Clarksville Street, Suite 300, in Paris, said Monica Yates, TxDOT traffic safety specialist and certified CarFit technician.

These checks are part of the national CarFit program developed by the American Automobile Association (AAA), American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the American Occupational Therapy Association. They are designed to provide a quick, comprehensive check on how a mature driver and their vehicle work together.

“CarFit is now part of our safety program,” Yates said. “As we age, changes in our vision, flexibility and strength, range of motion, and even our size and height can make us less comfortable and capable behind the wheel. A free CarFit check helps the driver understand and use the safety features of their vehicle.

“We complete a 12-point checklist with drivers. Some of the things we check are the correct position of the driver’s seat, the driver’s ability to easily reach the pedals, and how to properly adjust and set the mirrors.”

Yates and other technicians have also scheduled outreach events in October, to share the CarFit program with those who work with seniors. Those education events are slated the week of Oct. 22-26 at several locations in TxDOT’s nine-county Paris District.

For more information, contact Yates at (903) 737-9292 or email [email protected] .

Senior drivers can also check their local AAA club or AARP office to take driver safety refresher courses or look into occupational therapy driving evaluation programs that provide individual driving assessments. CarFit is an extension of these classroom programs that helps mature drivers ensure their personal vehicles are adjusted to their needs.  

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Buyer Beware: Land Liquidators Are Back

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Buyer Beware: Land Liquidators Are Back

Buyers looking for a good deal on land flocked to northern Hopkins County back in late August, but some left disappointed.  Although, it is apparent that many tracts of land were purchased, some buyers were unaware that access to a local water supply was not available.  Also, some buyers now believe that they will not be able to get conventional financing due to the land purchased at a much higher per acre cost than surrounding properties.

The same company, Premier Land Liquidators, is back in an apparent attempt to “liquidate” the remaining tracts of the same land that they had hoped to liquidate in a “One Day Only” sale back on August 25th.   This next sale, according to a flyer received by KSST, will take place on October 27th, again being advertised as a “One Day Only” sale.   The flyer touts that a purchaser can “enjoy ag tax exempt status” but of course that designation can only be granted by our local tax appraisal district once meeting their criteria.  

It is always good advice, in buying anything, to research what you are buying and not be rushed into any purchase.  This is even more true, when it is a real estate purchase, and offers or claims are being made that may not be understood.  One buyer at the first sale, was surprised to learn that there was basically a private road (not a county road) that led to most of the lots, but the buyer was not provided a formal agreement as to how the road would be maintained in the future.  

The Land Liquidation company also advertises the land as being one hour from Dallas, even advertising a “Home Package on 10 Acres* Now only $119,000”  The important part on this advertisement is the asterisk attached, which led me to a barely legible disclaimer (I had to use glasses) that read: “Package Is A Land And Building Material Package, Construction Is The Buyer’s Responsibility” 

Certainly no one would ever jump in and buy a Land/House package without realizing that they actually have to BUILD the house, but as always: BUYER BEWARE

KSST News contacted Cathy Singleton with the local Appraisal District to confirm that any land sold that was previously used for Agricultural purposes and had received an Ag Exemption may be required to apply to keep Ag status in the future.  This process is common during land transactions especially for land that has been subdivided.  Below is a document from the Hopkins County Tax Appraisal District, to be used as a guideline for land owners’ that wish to apply for Ag Exemption Status.

Video Presentation: Crosswalk Active On Main Street at Coleman Park

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Video Presentation: Crosswalk Active On Main Street at Coleman Park

Crosstown Trail crosswalk on Main Street in Sulphur Springs at Coleman Park near Reservoir Street is now active. People using the trail are advised to be cautious until drivers become accustomed to the crosswalk. Drivers are reminded to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Sulphur Springs Police will be monitoring the area.

KSST News spoke with Police Chief Jay Sanders Friday morning.