MADD Encourages Designated Driver or Call for a Ride During Labor Day Holiday
Mothers Against Drunk Driving remind all to designate a driver or make arrangements for transportation if you plan to consume alcohol during the Labor Day holiday. MADD wants people to pause before they drink and have a plan in place that does not include driving.
MADD encourages the public to 1) designate a non-drinking driver before the party begins; 2) use Uber or Lyft to travel to and from the event or call for a ride home and pick up your car later; 3) call a friend to pick you up if you drink more than planned; 4)provide a place for guests who have been drinking can sleep at your home if you are hosting the party.
Labor Day is Monday September 3rd but the holiday begins Friday, August 31st. MADD urges you to plan for a safe holiday.
Hunt County Man Arrested for Firing Weapon at Home in Hopkins County
A Hunt County man, Jalen Ryan Crockett, 23, is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm.
Crockett was arrested in Hunt County on a Hopkins County warrant following an investigation into a drive by shooting that occurred as an act of retaliation based on a domestic disagreement. Crockett fired a weapon striking a house in which there were occupants. Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Corley Weatherford told KSST News that the local investigation had led law enforcement to Crockett and that, following his arrest, during an interview Crockett confessed to firing the weapon toward the house.
Due to the nature of the crime, a bond of $100,000 has been assessed by Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings.
SSISD Sets Early Release August 31st
All students and staff in the Sulphur Springs ISD will be released an hour early on Friday, August 31st. Buses will also run one hour ahead of their regular schedule. SSISD asks that adjustment be made to family schedules for the afternoon of Friday, August 31, 2018.
Giveback Day for Walk Like Madd is Tuesday August 28 at Bodacious BBQ
Bodacious BBQ at 1228 South Broadway in Sulphur Springs is proud to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and will donate a portion of their Tuesday August 28, 2018 total sales to a Walk Like Madd local event. Hours for the August 28 Giveback Event at Bodacious are from 10am til 8:30pm, dine in only.
In September, Giveback Proceeds will be donated to the annual fundraising walk to be held on the evening of September 29 at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This yar’s event will mark the 10th anniversary of the MADD Walk in Sulphur Springs. The public will be invited to walk with families and survivors and show support of their vision of no more drunk or drugged driving victims. For more information, contact 903-534-6000 or walklikemadd.org/northeasttexas
Wildcats First, Lady Cats Fifth at Tiger Invitational
The Wildcats’ cross country team finished first and the Lady Cats were fifth at the Commerce Tiger Invitational Cross Country Meet Saturday (August 25) at Commerce High School.
The Wildcats were led by Landon Thornton who won the boys’ 5K race with a time of 16:57. Christian Palomino finished fourth at 18:07. Eli Sellers was seventh with a time of 18:23. Nabian Ramirez was eighteenth at 19:09. Jose Mejia was nineteenth with a time of 19:15. Abdiel Ramirez finished twenty-fifth at 20:06. Rhett Reid was twenty-ninth at 20:12.
The Lady Cats were led by Sydney Washburn who had a time of 13:33 in the 3200-meter race. Sophomore Landrie McKinney was twenty-third at 14:36. Kaitlyn Ferrell finished thiry-second at 14:53. Ashley Noe was fifty-sixth at 15:37. Maurie Flecker was sixty-second at 15:46. Jessica Yanez was sixty-third at 15:48. Joline Carpenter was sixty-fourth at 15:51.
Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said many of his runners got off to a blazing start only to fall back into the pack later. He said the runners will need to learn to pace themselves. Coach Hicks said Thornton ran a great race and led throughout. He said Palomino and Sellers had good races. Coach Hicks credited Washburn with getting off to a strong start. He said McKinney did well.
The Wildcats and Lady Cats will run next at the Wylie East Raider XC Invitational at Founder’s Park in Wylie next Saturday.
Wildcats Face Wakeland Friday: Offense/Defense Preview
Offensive Coordinator Matt Young on Scrimmage and Wakeland Defense
The Wildcats’ football team opens the regular season Friday (August 31) at 7:30 p.m. against Frisco Wakeland at Frisco Memorial Stadium. Monday morning (August 27) Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young discussed last Thursday night’s scrimmage and the Wakeland defense his offense will see Friday night. He said if the Wildcats take care of the football, they can put a lot of points on the scoreboard. Coach Young said the Wildcats have a lot of guys who can make plays. He said the Wildcats’ players on offense really have a grasp of what they are trying to do. Coach Young said execution during the scrimmage was extremely high. Still he said there were lots of things to work on including putting the ball away. Coach Young said four turnovers were not acceptable.
He said he was happy with the performance of the offensive line that was thin on depth due to injuries. Coach Young said tackles Philip Rater, Charlie Maddox and Hayden Hoss Daniels did tremendous jobs. He said center Ethan Rogers started to show what he is capable of adding he was physically dominant and did a good job of leading the group. Coach Young said the Wildcats also got good play from linemen Givanni Pizano, Jakeb Jonaitis and Alfredo Olavide. Coach Young said Jonaitis and Ryan Hammons are battling injuries and he hopes they will be able to play on Friday night. He said the line did such a good job against Liberty-Eylau that quarterback D’Corian Young was touched by a defender only once.
Coach Young said the Frisco Wakeland defense the Wildcats will see Friday night is similar to the Wildcats’ defense. He said they play hard, gang tackle and blitz. Coach Young said there is nothing flashy about them but he added they do a great job of understanding their gaps and fits and of forcing the edge. He said their defensive backs use technique that helps them. Coach Young said the Wolverines have made the playoffs multiple years in a row. He said the game is a great opportunity for the Wildcats.
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra on Scrimmage and Wolverines Offense
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra said overall he was happy with the play of the Wildcats defense in the Thursday (August 23) scrimmage at home against Liberty-Eylau. He said the Wildcats rallied to the ball. Coach Guerra said after looking at tape, he determined that the Wildcats tackled better than he thought originally. He said second and third string Wildcats’ defenders saw more plays than the first teamers did. Coach Guerra said as a result he was able to find some depth. He said he was pleasantly surprised that the Wildcats did not have a lot of alignment issues.
Concerning the Frisco Wakeland offense, Coach Guerra called then very disciplined. He said they do a great job of being patient. Coach Guerra said he is counting on the Wildcats’ senior laden squad to get past Frisco Wakeland on Friday night.
No Burn Ban; Krantz Listens; Commissioners Court Monday
Hopkins County Commissioners Court said no burn ban for the county at this time. The perpetual summer threat of a burn ban continues but with precipitation in the forecast for later this week, Commissioners did not impose a ban Monday morning during their regular session.
Commissioners did hear a report on activities from County Extension Agents. Johanna Hicks told the court that her emphasis for the next year will focus on nutrition and health. Hopkins County has poor scores for quality of life, physical activity, cardiovascular deaths, uninsured and poverty. Obesity is a problem in the county. She did note that the county extension office will soon have an intern to assist with 4-H and other activities. The intern will be paid for by the state and the program will serve as a training ground for future Agri-Life Extension agents.
Among those present Monday was Catherine Krantz, candidate for Congress. She faces incumbent Republican John Ratcliff in the November General Election. Krantz is on an 18 county listening tour sitting in on county and city government meetings to focus on the needs in the district.
No county resident spoke regarding the tax revenue increase. County Clerk Debbie Shirley outlined the revenue increase based on property values. Commissioners did approve accepting to the county road inventory three roads in the Country Club Estates subdivision that are now at county standards. They also approved financing for the civic center roof.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 29, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
August 29, 2018
Community Sponsor:
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Here Comes The Comfort Food!
Chicken Pot Pie
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Garden Salad
Biscuits and Butter
Cake and Strawberries
Lemon Cottage Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
We have the ice in the cups and the tea/water ready to pour. Relax, get out of the heat, and enjoy some good company at The Dinner Bell.
Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Jasso Arrested in Louisiana
Sunday afternoon in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Law Enforcement found Lettie Delores Mosqueda Jasso, a former part-time clerk in the Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Office, hiding under a stairwell at an apartment complex. Jasso was wanted on 20 warrants in Hopkins County after a regular internal office audit of court records found discrepancies. Jasso is wanted for Tampering with Government Documents by Public Servant and Credit Card Abuse.
Jasso was considered a flight risk shortly after the warrants were issued and the case had been turned over to the Texas Rangers in July of this year. Both Rangers and a recent tip through Crime Stoppers assisted in locating Jasso in Louisiana. She is jailed there awaiting extradition to Hopkins County.
