County Commissioners Approve South Sulphur River Resolution, Bessonnett Proclamation
Monday morning, July 9, 2018, during the regular session of the Hopkins County Commissioners Court, the court passed a resolution requesting action regarding the South Sulphur River flooding at the Highway 71 bridge and urged all citizens to congratulate Jorja Bessonett for her success in obtaining gold medal victory at the 2018 state track meet.
The Resolution states that whereas, the citizens of Hopkins County, Texas have requested the South Sulphur River flooding at the Highway 71 bridge; and the Commissioner s Court recognizes the concerns of our citizens regarding the natural obstruction of the South Sulphur River caused by the accumulation of limbs, logs, and other debris which has caused flooding of the Highway 71 bridge and the negative impact not only on the river flow itself but the environment of the public and private areas bordering the river; and Now therefore, be it resolved that the Hopkins County Commissioner Court requests the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality take aggressive action regarding the natural obstructions of the South Sulphur River and alleviate the flooding as well as the environmental; concerns caused by the accumulation of limbs, logs, and other debris.
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, On Friday, May 11, 2018, Athlete Jorja Lee Bessonett of Miller
Grove Independent School District participated in the UIL
State Track Meet held at Mike Myers Stadium of Austin,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Runnimg as a freshman, Jorja started strong and finished well
ahead of all other runners in her race; and
WHEREAS, Jorja Bessonett turned in a time of 11:59.39 to take first place in
the 3,200-meter run to win the Class 1A State Championship for
the Miller Grove Hornets; and
Jorja Bessonett
GOLD MEDAL WINNER
STATE CHAMPION
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Newsom, Hopkins County Judge, do hereby
urge all citizens of Hopkins County to congratulate Jorja Bessonett for her
remarkable success in obtaining a gold medal victory while participating in the
UIL State Track Meet of 2018.
Dinner Bell Menu For July 18th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
July 18, 2018
Community Partner
Ladies Golf Association of the Sulphur Springs Country Club
WE ARE HAVING A PICNIC!!!
Menu:
Chicken and Rice Salad
Strawberry and Mixed Greens Salad
Marinated Green Beans with Sour Cream Dressing
Crispy Bread Slices
A Lemon Cake To Die For
Lemon Pudding (a no added sugar dessert)
Come cool off with a glass of iced tea or water. Visit with your Wednesday neighbors. It is Dinner Bell Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see you.
Hayward Trial Began Monday
Monday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court a jury was chosen and the trial is expected to begin Monday afternoon. Brooke Sierra Hayward, 23, of Sulphur Springs, is on trial for Evading Arrest Detention with a Motor Vehicle, a Felony 3.
Brooke Sierra Hayward
In December, 2017, a Hopkins County Deputy clocked the speed of a 2013 Chevy Malibu at 105 mph on FM 69. The deputy initiated a traffic stop. However, the driver of the Malibu failed to stop and continued for several miles finally stopping in a driveway on the South Service Road of I-30. After being advised of her rights, Hayward stated she was trying to get away from the deputy. The deputy was driving one of the new county patrol units that are capable of greater speed than previous units.
The trial is expected to conclude Tuesday. Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison is representing the state. Frank Long, a former District Attorney, is representing Hayward.
Winnsboro Police Department Report July 2-8, 2018
Winnsboro Police Department reported two arrests, investigated three accidents, responded to 162 calls for service, issued 49 citations, and issued 26 warnings during the July 2-8, 2018 report period.
Thed Johnson, 30, of Scroggins, was arrested July 6th for four Rockwall County Warrants.
Donald Burks, 63, of Winnsboro, was arrested July 5th for a Hunt County Warrant.
A two vehicle minor accident July 2nd occurred in the 300 block of Locust Street. No injuries were reported.
A two vehicle minor accident July 5th occurred at Gilmer and East Coke. No injuries were reported.
A two vehicle minor accident July 6th occurred at North Main and Broadway. No injuries were reported.
FOUND: Local Senior Adult with Dementia Missing; Public Assistance Requested
Sam Stewart was located on North Jackson Street near the nursing home at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday morning.
Have you seek Sam Stewart? Mr. Stewart left Sunny Springs Nursing Home Monday morning around 4 a.m. and has not been found. Sulphur Springs Police Department asks the public to assist in locating this senior adult with dementia. He walked away from Sunny Springs Nursing Home and should be on foot.
If you locate Mr. Stewart, call the Sulphur Springs Police Department at 903-885-7602.
Meal A Day Menu for July 9th-13th
Meal A Day Menu
July 9 – July 13
Monday
BBQ Beef Patty
Macaroni and Cheese
Cole Slaw
Roll
Tuesday
Sweet and Sour Chicken
On a Bed of Rice
Chinese Vegetables
Egg Roll
Wednesday
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
Thursday
Sliced Ham
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Roll
Friday
Poppy Seed Chicken
Squash
Broccoli
Roll
Ohio Man Arrested on I-30 for Cocaine, Heroin, Promethazine
In a traffic stop by a Hopkins County Deputy at the 136 mile marker on I-30, William L. Durr, 38, of Youngstown, Ohio (picture not available at time of publication) was arrested for possession of Heroin, Cocaine, and Promethazine.
A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle and a probable cause search revealed the marijuana and three other substances. The substances were in a backpack belonging to Durr. A records search showed Durr to have a criminal history for multiple felony offenses and possession of controlled substances.
Durr is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams for the Heroin, Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram but more than 4-grams for the Cocaine, and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 4-gram but less than 200-grams for the Promethazine. He is held on bonds totaling $90,000.
Medicare And You 2018 Information Session
Ross And Shoalmire Law Insight and Free Lunch Update
Mount Vernon Search Warrant Executed in Fort Worth Leads to Arrest and Evidence That Could Solve a Number of Northeast Texas Burglaries
Jimmy Ray Mitchell, Jr.
Mount Vernon—On June 28, 2018, the Tobacco Rhoades Smoke Shop, in Mt Vernon, Texas was burglarized by two unknown individuals. An investigation by the Mt Vernon Police Department Criminal Investigation led to the collection of crucial evidence, including DNA evidence, left at the scene. On July, 5th, the Fort Worth Police Department, assisted by MVPD Lieutenant Joshua Daily, executed a search warrant that was obtained by the Mount Vernon Police Department at 2313 Kelton Street, in Forth Worth, Tx. As a result of that Search Warrant and evidence collected during its execution, Jimmy Ray Mitchell Jr. was arrested and charged with burglary of the Mount Vernon Tobacco Store.
Additional evidence collected during the search warrant will enable investigators in Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Rockwall, and Hopkins counties to obtain warrants in similar burglaries committed in their own jurisdictions by Mitchell and his accomplices. Numerous agencies, including Mount Vernon, Sulphur Springs, Denton, Plano and Fort Worth Police Departments contributed to this investigation and arrest.
The investigation is ongoing and leads on numerous other suspects involved are being pursued. More information will be released as it becomes available. Sheriff Ricky Jones commended Lt. Daily in his efforts in this investigation and stated that, “his hard work has broken open an organized burglary ring that reaches across all of Northeast Texas.”
On June 28, 2018 at approximately 4:01 a.m. two suspects broke the glass at Tobacco Rhodes in Mount Vernon and stole numerous cartons of cigarettes. The video below assisted in the investigation.
On June 28, 2018 at approximately 4:01 a.m. two suspects broke the glass at Tobacco Rhodes in Mount Vernon and stole numerous cartons of cigarettes. Anyone with information about the burglary should contact the Northeast Texas Crime stoppers at (903)-577-8477, www.netacrimestoppers.org. or contact Lt. Joshua Daily with the Mount Vernon Police Department at (903) 537-4539.A Sulphur Springs Store was broken into before the one in Mount Vernon. Video of the Sulphur Springs burglary can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/1504947689762348/videos/2084582068465571/
Posted by Franklin County Law Enforcement on Thursday, June 28, 2018
