Local Election Early Voting Totals – March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024 – Local election results for Super Tuesday’s March 5th election which also determined several local races. Early voting totals include mail-in ballots.
Early Voting totals in the Republican Primary leading up to the March 5th election showed a big lead in the Hopkins County Sheriff’s post for incumbent Lewis Tatum leading challenger JP Moseley 2223 to 617. Other contested races for Precinct 1 and Precinct 3 Commissioners proved to be closer contests as the early voting totals for Precinct 1 were reported as: Wesley Miller, 290 votes; Steven “Big” Smith, 202 votes; and incumbent Mickey Barker, 318 votes. The early voting spread was a little wider in the race for Precinct 3 Commissioner as those votes were as follows: Travis Thompson, 259 votes; Lance Knotts, 91 votes; William (Bill) Holden, 385 votes. The contested race for Constable Precinct 1 returned early voting totals as: Dennis Findley 825 votes; and Chris Hill 505 votes.
Pair Arrested for Drugs and Child Endangerment
March 5, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a local motel as they responded to a report of drugs in the hotel room with children present. Officers made contact with two adults in the hotel room just before 10pm Monday night and were given consent to enter the room. Officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana in the room as well as observed a clear baggie on a table containing suspected mushrooms. SSPD Officers were given consent to search the rest of the room and found a package in the nightstand containg a THC gummy. Officers noted that the contraband was within reaching distance of two children staying in the room, with the oldest child being two years of age. Both adults, Christina Marie Stockton and Tony Andrew Hitt, Jr. were placed under arrest and transported to the Hopkins County Jail. The suspected THC was weighed in it’s packaging and showed approximately 5.5 grams. The suspected mushrooms were weighed in it’s original packaging and showed approximately 3.8 grams.
Both were charged with the following felonies:
Possession of a Controlled Substance PG2>4G<400G – Second degree felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance PG2>1G<4G – Third degree felony
Abandon or Endagering Child – State Jail felony (2 counts)
Total bonds for Hitt have been set in the matter at $170,000. Stockton’s bonds total $50,000.
2024 Mr. & Miss Paris Junior College to be Announced Wednesday
March 4, 2024 – The 2024 Mr. and Miss Paris Junior College will be announced on Wednesday evening, March 6 during halftime of the 7:30 p.m. men’s basketball game against Navarro College in the Hunt Center.
Faculty and staff nominate students for this honor and the student body casts the final vote. To be nominated, students must be graduating sophomores with a minimum of 12 semester hours in the current semester and 45 hours completed, and have at least a 2.75 GPA.
The following exceptional students were nominated for Mr. and Miss PJC:
Jackson Braun is a 2022 graduate of Cypress Christian High School in Spring, Texas. He is the son of Tracy and Patrick Braun. He is a returning member of the Baseball Team which won the Regional Championship last year and the national NJCAA Academic Team for Baseball in 2023, and named a 2023 Texas New Mexico Junior College All-Star. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society, and was named 2023 NJCAA Academic All American Second Team and to the PJC President’s and Dean’s Lists. He will attend James Madison University to play baseball while getting a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing.
Dewitt Brookins is a 2022 graduate of Sulphur Bluff High School in Sulphur Bluff, Texas. He is the son of Shenita Brookins. He is the Student Government Association President, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and served last year as the African American Student Union President. He has been named to the PJC Dean’s List, and plans to transfer to a four-year university to study neuroscience.
Preston Gamster is a 2022 graduate of Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas. He is the son of Grant and Kiki Gamster. He is a returning member of the Baseball Team which won the Regional Championship last year and the national NJCAA Academic Team for Baseball in 2023. In 2023 he was named Texas New Mexico Junior College All Star, Second Team All Region and First Team All Conference. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and was named 2023 NJCAA Academic All American First Team and to the PJC President’s and Dean’s Lists. He will attend Texas Christian University to play baseball and continue his education.
Caydence Gonzalez is a 2022 graduate of Lee High School in Midland, Texas. She is the daughter of AnnaLissa and Jesus Gonzalez. She is a returning member of the Women’s Soccer Team and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She was named 2023 NJCAA Academic All American Third Team and to the PJC President’s and Dean’s Lists. She plans to transfer to a four-year university and pursue a degree in nursing.
Caleb Jameson is a 2022 graduate of Prairiland High School in Pattonville, Texas. He is the son of Jeff and Katy Jameson. He is a returning member of the Baseball Team which won the Regional Championship last year and the national NJCAA Academic Team for Baseball in 2023; he was named a 2023 Texas New Mexico Junior College All-Star and 2023 All Conference Pitcher. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and was named 2023 NJCAA Academic All American First Team and the PJC President’s and Dean’s Lists. He will attend Baylor University to play baseball while studying kinesiology and exercise science to become a physical therapist.
Kelsey Kovar is a 2022 graduate of Thorndale High School in Thorndale, Texas and is the daughter of John and Kelly Kovar. She is a returning member of the Softball Team which came in third nationally for 2023 NJCAA Academic Team for Softball. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Student Government Association, and was named 2023 NJCAA Academic All American First Team, National Fastpitch Coaching Association All-America Scholar-Athlete and to the PJC President’s List. She was also named 2023 Second Team All Conference and Team Defensive MVP. She will attend the University of Louisiana Monroe to play softball while studying business and accounting.
Grace Moore is a 2022 graduate of Paris High School in Paris, Texas. She is the daughter of Alicia and Kevin Moore. She is Vice President of Service of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and named to the 2024 PTK All-Texas Academic Team and the PJC President’s List. She plans to attend Texas A&M University – Texarkana to major in English and minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. After gaining her prerequisites, she will pursue a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology at Texas Women’s University.
Grace Pippin is a 2022 graduate of Hughes Spring High School in Hughes Spring, Texas and is the daughter of David Pippin and Leslie Pippin. She is a returning member of the Softball Team which came in third nationally for 2023 NJCAA Academic Team for Softball. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and was named 2023 NJCAA Academic All American Second Team, National Fastpitch Coaching Association All-America Scholar-Athlete and to the PJC Dean’s List. She plans to attend a four-year university to play softball and pursue a nursing degree.
Kate Rainey is a 2022 graduate of North Lamar High School in Paris, Texas and is the daughter of Brian and Ruth Rainey. She is a returning member of the Softball Team which came in third nationally for 2023 NJCAA Academic Team for Softball. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and serves as Sophomore Representative for the Student Government Association. She was named 2023 NJCAA Academic All American Second Team, National Fastpitch Coaching Association All-America Scholar-Athlete and to the PJC President’s and Dean’s Lists. She will attend Ouachita Baptist University to play softball while finishing her kinesiology degree to become a personal trainer.
Casey Reiniche is a 2015 graduate of Stryker High School in Stryker, Ohio and the son of Anita and Harl Piety. He is President of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and named to the 2024 PTK All-Texas Academic Team and PJC President’s and Dean’s Lists, and a member of the PJC Choir. He plans to attend TAMU – Commerce to obtain a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing.
Photo cutline: Nominees for 2024 Paris Junior College Mr. and Miss PJC include, from left, Jackson Braun, Kate Rainey, Preston Gamster, Kelsey Kovar, Dewitt Brookins, Grace Pippin, Caleb Jameson, Caydence Gonzalez, Casey Reiniche, and Grace Moore.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge is Collecting for Victims and First Responders of the Panhandle Fires
March 4, 2024 – The Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge is collecting donations for victims and First Responders of the current fires in the Texas Panhandle. They are accepting donations until March 12, 2024. They are accepting donations of clothes, money, infant supplies, First Aid supplies, non-perishable foods, drink items, and pet supplies. The drop off locations are Franklin County Sheriff’s office, 2S Feed & Ranch, King’s Country Club House, and the Winfield Barber Shop. Donate whatever you can. Every little bit will help.
General Motors Recalls over 820,000 Trucks
March 4, 2024 – General Motors is recalling nearly 820,000 pickup trucks over a potential safety issue involving tailgates. The automaker says that the electronic latch mechanism used to open the gate of some 2020-2024 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra truck beds might short circuit if water gets into the tailgate. That means the gate could inadvertently open while the car is parked, leading unsecured property in the bed to fly out when unaware drivers hit the road.
In a report posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s site, General Motors said it received more than 130 complaints of the tailgate opening while the car was being driven. But the company said the gate can only open when the vehicle is parked.
“(The) control logic in the body control module (BCM) would prevent release of the tailgate latch when the vehicle is in gear, even if the BCM receives a release signal from the exterior touchpad switch,” the company wrote, warning owners to make sure they manually close their tailgate before driving until the recall is complete.
General Motors said it received one complaint of minor injury and three of minor property damage.
The recall encompasses more than 570,000 vehicles sold in the United States and about 249,000 sold in Canada. Dealers will replace the exterior switch that opens the tailgate with material that is more water resistant.
General Motors said it will begin letting customers know whether their car is affected on March 18.
Polling Locations for Super Tuesday Primary Election
March 4, 2024 – Tuesday, March 5th is election day in many states, including Texas. Known as Super Tuesday, primary elections will be held in 15 states on the same day, with roughly one-third of the delegates needed for presidential nomination up for grabs. Locally, this primary election will determine the winner of many contests as most candidates are running on the Republican primary ballot with no Democratic challenger. Hopkins County registerd voters may vote at any of the following polling locations, regardless of which part of the county that they live.
| CIVIC CENTER | 1200 HOUSTON ST SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| COMO-PICKTON CISD | 13017 TX HWY 11 E COMO TX 75431 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| COURTHOUSE | 118 CHURCH SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| CUMBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING | 100 EAST MAIN CUMBY TX 75433 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| H.W. GRAYS BUILDING COMMUNITY BUILDING | 413 BECKHAM SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| LEAGUE ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST | 1100 S. LEAGUE ST. SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| LUTHERAN CHURCH | 1000 TEXAS STREET SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| MILLER GROVE ISD | 7819 FM 275 S CUMBY TX 75433 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| NORTH HOPKINS ISD | 1994 FM 71 WEST SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE SS CAMPUS | 1137 TX-301 LOOP SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| SALTILLO ISD | 150 CR 3534 SALTILLO TX 75478 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
| SULPHUR BLUFF ISD | 11865 FM 71 E SULPHUR BLUFF TX 75481 | 03/05/2024-03/05/2024 07:00 AM-07:00 PM |
High Speed Chase Ends in Downtown Commerce
March 4, 2024 – A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy clocked a Ford Fiesta at 100mph in a 60mph zone heading west on Highway 11 near County Road 4724 just before 11pm Sunday night. The deputy activated his lights and siren taking off after the silver 2016 Ford but the vehicle would not slow down. As the driver, later identified as Brandon Wayne Clemins, entered into Commerce he turned onto Highway 24 and then onto the city streets. The chase came to an end down an alleyway of Caddo St as the 26 year-old driver came to a stop and was assisted out of his vehicle by law enforcement using a felony takedown protocol. Brandon Wayne Clemins was placed under arrest, transported back to the Hopkins County Jail charged with Evading Arrest w/ a Motor Vehicle. Bond has not yet been set on the third-degree felony charge.
Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #4
March 2024 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 8, 2024 event only.
Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available, a short wait may be required.
Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee, desserts and more. Prices start at $12. All you care to eat is $20.
Rules and Information:
The passes must NOT be resold!
Unclaimed passes will be dispersed by KSST.
Employees of KSST/KRVA can’t win.
Winner’s names and picture will be posted on Facebook.
To enter to win, comment on this post in Facebook. Winners will be contacted via Facebook Messenger.
Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 2/19/24 Thru 2/21/24
- Coy Johnson to Shante Joseph and Willie Joseph; Tract in the Lot Sixteen Peerless Addition Survey
- Coy Johnson to David Larragoitiy; Tract in the 6 7 8 & 9 Peerless Addition Survey
- Jesse D Brown to Jesse D Brown and Sheryl Brown; Tract in the Antonio Lazarin Survey
- Traci Elaine Brown, C D Shropshire, and Vikki Deann Shropshire to Curt Michael Shropshire; Tract in the M Ballanova Survey
- Lorraine Elfriede Pace to Brian Patrick Pace and Merelda Pace; Tract in the Ira Stephenson Survey
- Chad Helberg and Mandy Helberg to Wright Andy Inc; Tract in the Bradley Merchant Survey
- Reggie Williams Also Known As Reggie Layne Williams to Stephanie Manriquez; Tract in the Michael C Garoutte Survey
- Jeremiah J Dias to Ramon A Dias; Tract in the Gilbert Smith Survey
- Arthur Lee Holleman Jr to Sharon Gilbreath and Janet Hester Formerly Known As Janet Zachary; Tract in the Jesse Odom Survey
- Donna Karlyne Homfeld to Sharon Gilbreath, Janet Hester Formely Known As Janet Zachary; Tract in the Jesse Odom Survey
- Barbara Joan Dugan to Sharon Gilbreath and Jane Hester Formerly Known As Janet Zachary; Tract in the Jesse Odom Survey
- Hani Tawil and Tobi Valenzuela to Real Escape LLC; Tract in the Bartholomew Millhollon Survey
- Real Escape LLC to Corcy Brown and Melissa Tawil; Tract in the Bartholomew Millhollon Survey
Daily Instrument Register For 2/22/24 Thru 2/23/24
- Adam Kenney and Taylor B Kenney to Joshua D Dawson; Tract in the M W Matthews Survey
- Mario Ricardo Piedrasanta Soto to Juan Jorge Grimaldo; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Terry J Wheeler Also Known As Terry Joe Wheeler to Carrol Lynn Wheeler; Tract in the James R McKee Survey
- Mark Dwain Collins and Shara Lynn Collins to Cheryl Moss and Joe D Moss; Tract in the Lot 61 Pleasant Grove Estates Survey
- Janest Marie Rocha Also Known As Janet M Rocha to Benjamin Rocha Flores Also Known As Benjamin Rocha; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Anthony E Bible to Rhonda Drachenberg; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Amy Luckett, Jessica Luckett, and Amanda McDonald to Tim Dee Wisdom; Tract in the Barclay Survey
- Tim Dee Wisdom to Amy Luckett; Tract in the Barclay Survey
Daily Instrument Register For 2/26/24 Thru 2/28/24
- Merle Lynn Kennimer to Josh Duwayne Chambers and Nicole Laverne Chambers; Tract in the A Caro Survey
- Ashley Nicole McDonald to Daniel Tyler McDonald; Tract in the Nacodgoches Univ Survey
- Karen A Cason and Randy L Cason to Don Thomas and Paula Thomas; Tract in the Thomas B Smith Survey
- Melinda Daniel and Rusty Daniel to Jimmy Cole Daniel; Tract in the William Ewing Survey
- Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Leslie Dean Tidwell; Tract in the Alabama St Survey
- LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Julie Ann Griffith; Tract in the F Marrs Survey
- Pedro Natanael Aguilar Iglesias to Aguilar Bros Custom Homes LLC; Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey
- Stephanie Halbert to HHFI LLC; Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey
- Coy Johnson to Craig Johnson; Tract in the Thomas Lee Survey
- Coy Johnson and Craig Johnson to Kelli Johnson; Tract in the Benjamin Merrell Survey
- Coy Johnson to Clay Johnson; Tract in the Thomas Lee Survey
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 2/22/24 Thru 2/28/24
- Jon Michael Hopper and Jennifer Nicole Bahm
- David Alan Vansickle and Amanda Marie Gunnels
- John Edison Vanderham and Donna Kim Boyd
- Cary Wayne Lindsey and Jennifer Kristen Robinson
- Logan Wayne Caton and Mallory Sloan Brandon
- Christopher Lee Wright and Hannah Ruthann Ressler
Try Milk in Your Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
March 3, 2024 – Powdered milk is made by evaporating milk until only a powder remains. A major benefit for gardeners is the powder is rich in calcium, and other nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, elements all plants need. If you are looking for powdered milk, be sure to read the contents and choose a product that has been fortified with calcium. Next, read the label, and mix with water according to directions. Getting the mixture too strong will NOT help your vegetables. You can put the mixture (not straight milk) in a spray bottle and spray directly on tops and bottoms of foliage, or water the ground around the vegetable plants.
You can use regular or expired 1-2% milk, evaporated and/or powdered milk as long as they’re properly diluted. The proper dilution rate is 50/50. Don’t use whole or skim milk. None of the milk sources should have sugar added.
In addition to providing much needed nutrients to your vegetable plants, it can also increase the amount of chlorophyll molecules by over 20%.
It can also be used as a natural remedy for fungal diseases such as mold, blossom end rot, and powdery mildew. In addition, the mixture, just by its use in watering and foliar spraying can be very effective in reducing fruit rot. Studies have shown that using milk powder mixtures on your vegetable plants can provide a major increase in plant growth and fruit production. Remember, this mixture is basically a fertilizer.
The best uses of a milk mixture seem to be at pre-planting time and when plants are in the seedling stages. Basically, it gives them a “shot in the arm” to provide a great start. In addition to its nutrients, milk is a natural pesticide that will help protect plants from aphid, trips, and spider mites.
