Game Day: Lady Cats Enter Bi-District at Lovejoy
The Lady Cats’ softball team opens their best two out of three bi-district series with Lovejoy on this Thursday (April 26) game day.
Game one is at the Lovejoy softball field in Lucas beginning at 7 p.m.. This will be the third time in recent years that the Lady Cats and Lady Leopards have met in bi-district. The two teams also faced each other last year. The Lady Leopards won the series two games to none winning at Lovejoy and at Lady Cat Park. The two teams also had a bi-district series in 2012. The Lady Leopards won that one two games to one winning at Lady Cat Park, losing at Lovejoy and winning again at Lady Cat Park by one run in a slugfest, 10-9). The Lady Leopards are 18-11 this year and they are their district’s fourth place team. The Lady Cats are 24-5 and they are district champs.
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo says this year’s Lovejoy team is quite different from last year’s very good team. However he says Lady Leopards Coach Jeff Roberts does a good job with the team and adds the Lady Cats will need to bring their A game Thursday to win. Coach Carrillo tells his team that now the season gets fun. He says after last year’s series loss to the Leopards, the Lady Cats want to earn some respect and get some payback. Coach Carrillo says the Lady Cats are playing with a lot of confidence.
We will bring you all of the action of Thursday night’s bi-district game between the Lady Cats and Lovejoy live on KSST Radio beginning at around 7 p.m. We will also videotape the game for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 56 Indictments
April 26, 2016 – Fifty-six (56) indictments were handed up by a Hopkins County Grand Jury on April 25, 2018. Those indictments in which arrests have previously been made include:
Javaron Tyray Ross was indicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Ross, 21, was arrested in February at his Jackson Street address on an Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child warrant. A Sulphur Springs Police officer made the arrest and transported Ross to department offices where he was interviewed by Detectives Bo Fox and David Gilmore.
Jose Enrique Alvarez was indicted for Sexual Assault of a Child.
William Harold McCarley was indicted for Possession of Child Pornography. In April, 2018, McCarley, 58, of Sulphur Springs was a passenger in a 2006 Xterra stopped by Hopkins County law enforcement. McCarley was wanted on a Hopkins County Felony 3 warrant for Possession of Child Pornography. McCarley was arrested by Hopkins County Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford. Weatherford has been involved in investigating crimes against children for several years. Weatherford stated that officers had been waiting to find McCarley away from his home to arrest him. In a previous arrest, McCarley had attempted to take his life with a knife but officers were able to subdue him.
Rodrick Ramone Mosley was indicted for Assault Family/Household Member with Weapon. Sulphur Springs Police officers were dispatched to an apartment on Moore Street regarding an assault around 11 a.m. Sunday, February 25, 2018. Mosely, 41, of Sulphur Springs was arrested on League Street and charged with Felony 1, Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House with a Weapon. Mosely had also been jailed for assault earlier this month. When police arrived at the Moore Street location, the female complainant said that she had been assaulted and during the assault, Mosely had exhibited a knife. She also provided officers with the direction of travel of Mosely, who had left the scene prior to the arrival of police.
Jason Allen Evins was indicted for Assault Family/Household Member Previous Conviction IAT.
Virginia Ann Thompkins was indicted for Theft of Property more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.
William Johnnie Johnson was indicted for Theft of Property less than $2,500 with 2 or More Previous Convictions.
Josheua Lee Joiner was indicted for Burglary of Building.
Wayne Thomas Hall, Jr. was indicted for Theft of Firearm.
Fajion Alvarez Hill was indicted for Theft of Firearm.
Mario Ladane Cozine was indicted for Unlawful Use of a Firearm.
Rachael Nicole Watson was indicted for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. A call to Sulphur Springs Police reporting a possible fraud on Gilmer Street led to the arrest of Rachael Nicole Watson, 38, of Pickton. The officer contacted Watson regarding the fraud and found she was in a stolen vehicle.
Latrena Antionette Gary was indicted for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.
Edward Isaac Ruschenberg was indicted for Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Brandon Ladre Coleman was indicted for Money Laundering more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.
Lindsay Cherry Goff was indicted for Fraud Intent Obtain Controlled Substance SCH III/IV. Special Crimes Unit began an investigation after receiving complaints of an individual calling in fake prescriptions at a local pharmacy. During the investigation, Goff, 40, of Cooper, was identified as the individual making the calls. During an interview with Goff, she admitted to calling in fraudulent prescriptions for and picking up a controlled substance.
Andrew Imanuel Wooten was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. Following a Special Crimes Unit investigation into the illegal sales of cocaine over 4-grams but less than 200-grams, a felony warrant was issued and served on Wooten, 26, of Sulphur Springs in January, 2018.
Jacob Dean McGary was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. Following a two month long investigation by the Special Crimes Unit, McGary, 29, of Sulphur Springs was arrested in March on a warrant for Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, two warrants for more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and for less than 200-grams in plain sight. McGary had sold meth in undercover buys which led to the warrants. When investigators arrested McGary 15.2-grams were found in the hotel room on Industrial Drive where he lived.
Shelby Reeves Hammack was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone. Hammack was one of three individuals were arrested following a traffic stop on Main Street by a Hopkins County deputy. The stop took place around 10 p.m. Tuesday and within 1,000ft of the Buford Park skate park. The smell of Marijuana was emitting from the vehicle led to a probable cause search that found a cloth bag in the left rear floorboard. Inside the bag the deputy located a sealed bag of K2 and two small baggies containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The three occupants of the vehicle denied ownership of the items.
Aston M Lindley was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone. Also, one of three arrested with Hammack.
David Lynn Mauldin was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
Kayleigh Dawn Mills was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Robert Lewis Russell, Jr was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Tracy Lee Sparks was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
John Ocie Peck was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Summer Dawn Smith was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone.
Wanda Denise McDaniels was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone. As the Special Crimes Unit served three felony warrants for the arrest of McDaniels for Manufacture Delivery of Crack Cocaine in a Drug Free Zone, the officer noted in plain view a large crack rock known to be cocaine weighing less than 1-gram.
Demetria Lashunda Rivers was indicted for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone. Rivers, 47, was arrested in March at her residence on Beckham by Sulphur Spring Police. She was wanted on a warrant for Felony 3 Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone.
Steven Deshan Sneed was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
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Mikel Cole was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams.
Eilis Moreno was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Jerrica Danielle Papenfuse was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
Brian Lynn Matthews was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Carl Patrick Williams was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Justin Lynn Petrea was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Brooke Michelle Avery was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Tyler McClain Parker was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Shellie Lynn Procter was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Tommy Lee Robinson was indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
Dishieka Lashun Anthony was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams.
Tracie Lanell Miller was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams.
Demarion Derrell Buggs was indicted for Possession of Marijuana more than 4oz but less than 5lbs.
William Cody Smithers was indicted for Possession of Marijuana more than 4oz but less than 5lbs.
Wireless Communication Devices Not Allowed Within 100-FT of Voting Stations
Persons are not allowed to use a wireless communications device within 100-feet of the voting stations. Additionally, persons are not allowed to use a mechanical or electronic device to record sound or images within 100-feet of the voting stations. Said devices include but are not limited to cell phones, digital phones, cameras, phone cameras and sound recorders. A voting station is the area where the voter marks the ballot. The election judge has the authority to require persons to deactivate any such device and further authority to require persons who do not comply to leave the polling place.
Poll watchers are subject to additional rules and must sign an oath stating they do not have in their possession devices capable of recording images or sound or that they will disable or deactivate the devices while serving as a watcher.
Questions or clarification should be directed to the election judge in your polling place.
Note: This does not apply to election officers conducting official duties or the use of election equipment necessary for the conduct of the election. Furthermore, this does not apply to persons employed at the location in which a polling place is located while the person is acting in the cause of their employment.
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Introduces Rufus
Meet Rufus! Rufus just celebrated his 1st birthday! He is still a typical puppy and everything that comes with it! He does need training to be the best dog he can be, but he currently enjoys playing with his brother Rowdy at all times. (We would love Rufus & Rowdy to be adopted together!) His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot.
Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], Facebook.com/heartsoflife or Petfinder.com. Hearts of Life Animal Rescue will also be at Northeast Texas Farmers Co-Op located at 428 N. Jackson St in Sulphur Springs this Saturday, April 28th from 7:30-Noon for an adoption event!
“Spring Concert” Holds Songs, Surprises and Celebration…20 Years of NE Texas Choral Society
Get your tickets! There will be just two performances of the “20 Years, 20 Hits” Spring Concert by the Northeast Texas Choral Society during the weekend of May 5 and 6, 2018. Nearly 100 voices strong, the singers themselves are joyfully marking the 20th anniversary of community choral singing in the Sulphur Springs and Northeast Texas region, and celebrating it’s profound effect as one of the arts we can enjoy locally. You are encouraged to bring your children and youth for the concert experience too!
Choral Society Director Carol Allen and Secretary Menzie Chase during KSST Morning Show interview
Carol Allen says the formation of the choir was not an overnight thing, but it was a “God thing”. She finds the privilege of directing the choir remains as precious and as exciting to her as it was that first year in 1998. With praise for the members of the Board of Directors, all of whom are singers, she describes them as being loyal, talented and hard-working. Within each semester, this “well-oiled machine” works closely with Carol prepping for weekly rehearsals, e-mailing group communications to singers, ordering of music and costumes, fitting of costumes, arranging for orchestra accompaniment, photography and newsletter preparation, setting up and decorating in the performance venue, ticket sales and hospitality in the front lobby, food prepared for backstage meals, and striking the stage and transportation/storage following the final performance. If you would like to become a part of the Choral Society, auditions will be held in August for the next semester, the 2018 Christmas Concert.
Tickets for the “20 Years, 20 Hits” concert are $15 adult and $5 children, for Saturday May 5 at 7 pm or Sunday May 6 at 2 pm, in the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium inside the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tickets are available from any Choral Society member, at local banks and at www.singerscount.org, and on Facebook/ northeasttexaschoralsociety.
Cold, Rain Credited for Lowering Early Vote Numbers Wednesday
A cold and rainy Wednesday slowed early voting and created the smallest daily turnout for the first three days of voting in the Sulphur Springs City Council election. Wednesday’s 55 votes added to the 94 votes cast Tuesday and 75 votes cast Monday bring the total number of votes cast to 224. Thursday hours for early voting are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and may provide a larger number of votes cast if voters chose to take advantage of early voting.
Places 1, 2, and 3 are on the ballot and each Place has two candidates. Early voting continues through May 1st in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall 201 North Davis Street. A handicap ramp and elevator are available to access the voting area. On Friday the 27, Monday the 30th and Tuesday, May1, early voting times are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Election Day, Saturday May 5th, voting will be between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Although the names of two candidates, who have withdrawn from the race, remain on the ballot, any vote cast for either candidate will not be counted according to a state law passed in the last legislative session.
Truck-Tractor Driver Had 160 lbs of Marijuana in Sleeper Berth
The sole driver and occupant of a truck-tractor and semi-trailer stopped for following too closely on eastbound I-30 at the 135 mile marker was Linda Marie Williams, 59, of Clarksville, Texas. During the roadside interview conducted by the DPS officer, Williams presented indicators of criminal activity.
Consent to search the vehicle was not given by Williams. A DPS canine was contacted to conduct a free-air sniff of the vehicle. A positive alert was the result indicating the presence of narcotics. A subsequent probable cause search revealed six large trash bags containing approximately 160 lbs of suspected high-grade marijuana within the sleeper berth of the truck-tractor.
Williams is in Hopkins County Jail charged with a Felony 1 Delivery of Marijuana more than 50 lbs but less than 2000 lbs. She is held on a $45,000 bond.
Free Jazz Music Concerts This Weekend
Chamber Connection April 26, 2018
We finally get to play some golf! The Chamber of Commerce 29th Annual Golf Tournament is happening on Friday, April 27th with 8 a.m. tee times and 1:30 tee times. We had to reschedule on April 13th due to the threat to severe weather, so everyone is really excited that the day is finally here!!
Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra presents Family Music Night
The Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra presents a Family Music Night on Friday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist, located at 614 Texas Street in Sulphur Springs. This event is free to the public. Come enjoy movie themed and great classical music performances by local musicians. Children are welcomed to dress as their favorite movie characters. For more information, call (903) 261-7907, or email [email protected].
Rotary of Sulphur Springs will host their Claws for a Cause Festival on Saturday, April 28th
The Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs is hosting their annual Claws for a Cause Fundraiser on Saturday, April 28th on Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Tickets may be purchased online before the event, and at the door for $30 each. The event begins at 5 p.m. and will last until 9 p.m. or until they run out of crawfish! Rain or shine, crawfish is happening!!!
Express Employment Professionals hosts their ribbon cutting
Express Employment Professionals is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, May 1st at noon. They are located at 204 Shannon Road West in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to come by and enjoy snacks and fellowship, as well as learn about this Hopkins County business.
Latson’s Office Solutions’ Customer Appreciation celebration
Latson’s is hosting a customer appreciation event on Thursday, May 3rd from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be vendor giveaways, door prizes, and food! Come on out and enjoy Latson’s hospitality, as they say thank you to all their customers. Latson’s is located at 1329 Industrial Drive West in Sulphur Springs.
The Muddy Lotus offers Foundations of Mindful Movement
Join Mind Tribes founders, Christina & Dan, on Saturday, May 5th at 9:00 a.m. to noon, for a 3-hour introduction to yoga. In this workshop, you will be introduced to breathing techniques, how to safely align in postures, and how to cultivate a deep mind-body connection. Suitable for ages 15+. Cost is $40. This workshop is located at Muddy Lotus Yoga (inside East Texas Gymnastics), 1402 Mockingbird Lane in Sulphur Springs. For more information contact Clay Pirtle at [email protected], (903)-243-1614, or visit www.Mind-Tribes.com.
Clayton Homes is hosting a Cinco de Mayo event
Clayton Homes in Sulphur springs is hosting a Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday, May 5th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make plans to go by Clayton Homes for free food, a chance to win a gas grill, and see select homes at blowout prices!
Northeast Texas Choral Society is hosting their 20th Concert!
Our Northeast Texas Choral Society is hosting their spring concert entitled “20 Years 20 Hits”. It will be held May 5th at 7 p.m. and on May 6th at 2 p.m. in the Sulphur Springs High School auditorium. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Tickets available at local banks, from NETCS singers, and online at www.singerscount.org.
H.C. Marketers Association presents “Party in the Park”
Calling all Seniors, age 50+, you are invited to dance to some great ‘50’s music and have a rockin’ good time! Dale the “C” Cummings will be spinning some tunes (from back when music sounded GOOD), and there will be prizes for the Best ‘50’s costume AND a dance-off. It will be too good to miss, so come on out to Buford Park Pavilion on Tuesday, May 8th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for food, tunes, dancing, and fun.
Red River Credit Union is hosting their grand opening
Red River Credit Union is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration and grand opening of their new building on Wednesday, May 9th at noon. The new located is 822 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to come by and see this beautiful new building and welcome Red River Credit Union to their new place!
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th
The next Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This free workshop will cover marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples who attend the workshop will be given a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to enroll.
Branded Ranch Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, May 19
Our local Cowboy Churches along with Community Seeds will host and endorse the Branded Ranch Rodeo & at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Saturday, May 9th. The Rodeo starts at 4 p.m. where you will enjoy sortin’, a calf scramble, wild cow milkin’, muggin’, and bronc riding. Tickets are $5 per person (kids under 5 are free). You may also make a donation of $10 for a chance to win a custom Kearney trailer. This year’s proceeds support Community Seeds. For more information, visit www.brandedranchrodeo.com.
AgriLife Extension offers Rebalancing Work & Life Webinar
The Military Families Learning Network (MFLN) is providing a free monthly webinar in partnership with USDA, U.S. Department of Defense, and Extension. The May 23rd webinar will take place at 10:00 a.m. To sign up, go to: https://learn.extension.org/events/3261. To join the webinar, use the ‘event location’ link designated for each webinar and follow directions within the site. The MFLN offers both continuing education credit (CE) and certificates of completion for webinars. An additional webinar will take place on June 13th. For more information, call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – Hopkins County – at 903-885-3443.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Warp 9 Computers hosted their ribbon cutting celebration
Warp 9 Computers hosted their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, April 18th at noon at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce located at 300 Connally Street in Sulphur Springs. Warp 9 is a new company in town that can program, build, replace, and repair computers for your needs. Give Phillip a call at (903) 307-4200 for more information.
