Winnsboro Police Department Report August 27-September 2, 2018
Two arrests, one non-injury accident, 145 calls for service, 32 citations , and 71 warnings were the result of the work of the Winnsboro Police Department during the August 27-September 2, 2018 report period.
Chrystal Staner, 30, of Hughes Springs, was arrested August 28th for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Dakota Killingsworth, 26, of Winnsboro, was arrested on August 30th on a Wood County Warrant.
A one vehicle accident occurred at the corner of Highway 37 and Coke Road August 31st. No injuries were reported.
Wildcat Head Coach Owens Points to Positives in Win
The positives far outweighed the negatives as Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens shared his thoughts on the Friday night’s Wildcats’ season opening win over Frisco Wakeland, 37-35 on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show.
He began at a logical place, the offensive line. Coach Owens said they did a really good job. He liked their pass protection. Coach Owens gave the offensive line credit for their part in hogging the ball and running off nearly seven minutes on the clock after the Wolverines scored to get within two points in the fourth quarter.
Good line work means a running game that worked. Coach Owens said back Caden Davis did not run the football like a sophomore. He said senior Colton Allen also ran the ball well. Coach Owens said senior quarterback D’Corian Young is growing up and maturing adding he was methodical in his execution. He said Young had several runs that really hurt Wakeland. Coach Owens especially liked a play where Young, on the run, found big B back Jermond Bryant-Amos and hit him for a big pass play along the sideline. Coach Owens also liked the touchdown passes to receivers Austin Dodd and Landry Tyson.
Concerning the defense, Coach Owens said they gave up only 37 yards rushing on the night. He said nose guard Ignacio Guerrero and the defensive front played well. Coach Owens singled out Kylan Wade and D.Q. Pitts for their outside linebacker play. He was very pleased with interceptions by safeties Dodd and Jase Thompson. Coach Owens said he is convinced Thompson actually intercepted a second pass although the officials ruled the second one hit the ground before Thompson secured it. Coach Owens said inside linebacker Daniel Moreno played an exceptional game. (Wildcats’ stats show Moreno was the leading tackles and assists player for the Wildcats with 7) In one of the key plays in the game, inside linebacker Bryce McQueen hit the quarterback as he threw and outside linebacker Pitts broke up the pass to preserve the Wildcats lead on a two point try after touchdown. Coach Owens also liked the punting of Bryant-Amos. (Jermond punted twice averaging 36 yards and both kicks ended up inside the 20 yard line)
Coach Owens indicated he may be inclined to schedule Frisco Wakeland more in the future. He said Coach Marty Secord impressed him and he added the programs were comparable with each other.
Next for the Wildcats is Lucas Lovejoy at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night. The Leopards knocked the Wildcats out of the playoffs in bi-district at Prim Stadium last November. Coach Owens said Lovejoy Coach Todd Ford is a class act and he said he is an easy coach to deal with. He said some of the Leopards’ excellent players, including Bumper Pool who went to Arkansas, have graduated. (Coach Owens and his staff got a first hand view of the Leopards Saturday as Lovejoy defeated Frisco Heritage, 42-26 to open the season) Two 1-0 teams will clash Friday night at The Prim.
Miller Grove Hornets Finish Third at Stephen F. Austin Cross Country Invitational
Some Miller Grove Lady Hornets and Hornets competed at the Stephen F. Austin Cross Country Invitational at Nacogdoches last Saturday (September 1).
The Hornets finished third in a big field of 35 teams and 269 runners from all classifications. The Hornets Isaiah Billingsley finished second with a time of 16:39. Grant Earp was eighteenth. Lance Davis was twenty-seventh. Tanner Hensley was thirtieth. Matt Brignon was eightieth. Lexton Sly was one hundred thirty third. Coach Gary Billingsley said the Hornets competed against schools from every class and showed that they belonged there.
The Lady Hornets were missing most of their runners due to a volleyball tournament in Whitney. The field included 176 runners. The Hornets’ Cassidy Seaney was fifth in the race with a time of 13:06. Jolee Fox was sixth at 13:15. Lainy Burnett finished sixty seventh. Coach Billingsley said the Lady Hornets competed and improved. He added he looked forward to getting back to full strength in upcoming weeks to see what the teams looked like then.
Body of Woman Murdered in Fort Worth Found in Sulphur Springs; Fort Worth Man Arrested
The murder occurred in Fort Worth but the body of the female victim was found on private property on Highway 67W just inside the Sulphur Springs City limits. Lucious Newhouse III, 54 of Fort Worth is currently in Hopkins County Jail charged with Felony 1 Murder and is being held on a $1-million bond.
Lucious Newhouse III
It began with a call regarding a suspicious person and finding a vehicle stuck in a ravine on private property that led to the discovery of an unidentified black female lying in an open field near the accident scene, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum. As investigators walked the tracks of the vehicle between the roadway and ravine, they found the body. The woman had been shot in the forehead. Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer pronounced the woman dead at the scene as Sulphur Springs Police Detectives, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators, DPS Troopers, and the Texas Ranger began an investigation that revealed evidence that led to the murder warrant for Newhouse.
Through the investigation that involved Fort Worth law enforcement, the crime scene was discovered to be in Fort Worth. According to Tatum, law enforcement and the District Attorney offices, both local and in Fort Worth are currently determining where the eventual charges will be filed and prosecution will take place.
Tatum commended the work of SSPD Investigator Rusty Stillwagoner, who led the investigation, the Texas Ranger, DPS Troopers, and members of the county CID in the investigation.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Dinner Bell Menu For September 5, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
September 5, 2018
Community Sponsor:
Alliance Bank
Fall is upon us. Football is back. Yeah Wildcats!
It is time for HOPKINS COUNTY STEW!
Hopkins County Stew
Cheese Sticks and Pickles
Garden Salad
Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins
Pineapple Delight
Pineapple Yogurt Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
SSISD High School Food Truck Day
Sulphur Springs ISD High School students will have more lunch choices Friday September 7th, 2018. For one day only, local food trucks will park at the high school and serve ‘student meals’. This treat was initiated by the SSHS Student Council. Student council president Alexis Lopez, council members, and Sponsor Alyssa Butler are in charge of the event.
For those students who choose not to visit the trucks, the school lunch program will run as usual.
KSST spoke with Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams who completed research to make sure that food trucks were allowed on campus, and that the trucks themselves are safe. “We want to make sure the food is wholesome, and fun.” “We are hoping food truck visits will add to the excitement of game day, and make school more exciting for all of our 1300 students.” Williams hinted that more food truck visits may be in the works.
Jennifer Graham, Administrative Assistant in Community Development for the City of Sulphur Springs provided a list of the food trucks currently permitted by the City. The list includes: Slaughter’s BBQ Oasis, Tito’s Ricos Tacos, Asian Food To Go, La Vaquera, La Dona, Tiki Thyme, and Fireside BBQ.
The SSISD district food service director agreed to the event. District food service revenue will probably take a slight hit due to the event. For those students who choose not to visit the trucks, the school lunch program will run as usual.
Four of the six trucks invited to the event have committed as of Friday August 31st. Invitations started with food trucks that have an operating permit for Sulphur Springs. Student Council contacted the city for a list of those licensed. A total of 7 trucks were invited.
Trucks will set up in the student parking lot. The event will be closed to public. Student safety is top priority according to Principal Derek Driver.
KSST was able to contact a few of the food trucks. As of Friday, here are some of the planned menu offerings.
Tito’s Ricos Tacos – Tacos, tortas and burritos
Asian Express To Go – Sweet and Sour Chicken, Sesame Chicken, General Tso Chicken
La Doña Cocina Móvil – authentic mexican food
Tiki Thyme – Pulled pork sandwich, smoked sausage dog, sausage on a stick, bbq chicken legs, mac/cheese, and brownies for dessert.
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda September 4, 2018
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed:
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.
3. Manager’s report will include a status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations, accidents and claims for the month, and a review of expenditures and revenues.
4. Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
5. Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2726, an ordinance amending the budget for FY 2018.
6. Discussion/action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2727, the appropriations ordinance for the City of Sulphur Springs for FY 2018-19.
7. Discussion/action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2729 setting the water rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
8. Discussion/action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2730 setting the sewer rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
9. Discussion/action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2731 setting the sanitation rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
10. Discussion/action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2732 authorization of Update Service Credits.
11. Discussion/action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2733 on a request by Harold and Karen Marts to rezone property located at 1332 S. Hillcrest from Single Family (SF) to Light Commercial (LC).
12. Discussion/action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2734 on a request by Burt LL, LLC, Pat Chase and Carrie Nuckolls to rezone property located at 435 Connally Street, from Single Family (SF) to Single Family Attached (SFA).
13. Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1153 approving a negotiated settlement between Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2018 rate review mechanism filings; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attached exhibit establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; approving an attached exhibit regarding amortization of regulatory liability; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this resolution was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this resolution to the company and legal counsel.
14. Discussion/action on an amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan for 2019 – 2023 for drainage issues at Pacific Park.
15. Discussion/action on appointments to the Charter Review Committee.
16. Discussion/action on approval of the budget for the Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation.
17. Visitors and public forum.
18. Adjourn.
Davis, Young Named Player of the Game in Wildcat Win
It was a good start for Wildcat football Friday night in Frisco. The first game of the 2018 season produced several outstanding performances. Each week during the season, the KSST broadcast team—Don Julian, Play-by-Play, Butch Burney, Stats, Doug Haston, Videographer, and Jim Rogers—will pick a player of the game. Two players were nominated this week—Sophomore running back Caden Davis and Senior Quarterback D’Corian Young.
Sophomore running back Caden Davis was named Player of the Game by KSST Sports Staff following the Friday night win for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats. The Wildcats defeated Frisco Wakeland 37-35. Davis had 19 carries for 126 yards and six (6) receptions for 32 yards. Davis scored on a three (3) yard run with 53-seconds left in the third quarter.
Also named Player of the Week is Senior Quarterback D’Corian Young. Young carried the ball eight (8) times for 83 yards and completed 18 of 26 passes for 200 yards. He did have two (2) interceptions. Young scored the first rushing touchdown of the Wildcat season with a 21 yard run at the 8:46 mark in the first quarter. He ran the ball into the end zone in the third quarter.
Crump Sentenced to 5 Years for Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
September 1, 2018 – Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear resulted in a five year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Keri Amanda Crump, 29, of Sulphur Springs. She was sentenced Friday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, according to Clay Harrison, Assistant District Attorney.
The charge of Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear was the result of Crump not appearing for her second day of trial in December 2017. She was present for the first day, Monday, December 11, 2017, but did not return Tuesday, December 12th. On that Tuesday, a Hopkins County Jury found her guilty of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. The guilty verdict was delivered around 9:30 a.m. and the sentencing phase got underway 15 minutes later. Before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, the jury sentenced her to two years in state jail and assessed a $10,000 fine.
In April, 2017 Crump was the driver and sole occupant of a vehicle that had been involved in a single vehicle crash that occurred on I-30 eastbound at the 111-mile marker. Crump admitted to deputies at the scene she had smoked PCP just prior to the crash. When arrested by DPS on Airport Road, she also admitted to the trooper that she was under the influence of PCP. She also admitted backing out while driving after smoking the PCP. In a search of the vehicle, three cigar type cigarettes were found. They appeared to be moist which was consistent with being dipped in liquid PCP, according to the arresting officer. A small vial of suspected PCP was found secreted in a cigarette package.
