Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 19-25, 2017
July 19th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Quitman; at approximately 12:26 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 4560 near Winnsboro; at approximately 6:20 a.m. Augustus Seabolt, 44, of Winnsboro, was located and arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1122 near Quitman, at approximately 8:25 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:14 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3582 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:18 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor was stealing electricity from the reporting party’s property and criminal trespassing. Michael Combs, 26, of Hawkins, was arrested for Criminal Trespassing.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2790 near Mineola; at approximately 1:41 p.m. The vehicle was located and everything was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to SPUR 514 near Yantis, at approximately 6:51 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. The individual was located and issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2336 near Mineola, at approximately 7:57 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2270 near Mineola, at approximately 11:33 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. While clearing the scene, drug paraphernalia was confiscated. Kyle Sparks, 27, of Garland, and Kimberly Sparks, 52, of Garland, were arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
July 20th
Deputies were dispatched to Oak St near Yantis, at approximately 10:02 a.m., in reference to a criminal trespass. Deputies made contact with the actor over the phone and a Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7905 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:44 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Depuites were dispatched to CR 3440 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:06 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4529 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:17 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies cleared the scene without incident.
Deputies were dispatched to Oak St. near Yantis, at approximately 6:16 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2260 near Mineola; at approximately 9:07 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
At 9:32 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2869 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1170 near Quitman, at approximately 9:38 p.m., in reference to reckless driving. The vehicle was located and the driver was cleared.
July 21st
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 3:59 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies cleared the scene without incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 11:47 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 81, was found deceased in his residence. An autopsy was ordered by the Justice of the Peace.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:51 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party over the phone, at approximately 2:22 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred on CR 1545 near Alba. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 3:45 p.m., in reference to a dispute. The known actor left the scene prior to the deputies’ arrival. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4192 near Quitman, at approximately 5:25 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and everything was OK.
At 9:02 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2176 near Quitman, at approximately 11:04 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
July 22nd
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1660 near Alba; at approximately 12:18 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 12:37 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:39 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Medardo Hernandez, 52, of Lindale, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 2:25 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 4:33 a.m. The individual was located and everything was cleared.
At 10:45 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 3056 near Hawkins.
Deputies were dispatched to Winnsboro ER, at approximately 3:26 p.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on CR 3148 near Winnsboro. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 1686 near Alba; at approximately 6:07 p.m. Naomi Hausch, 29, of Alba, was arrested for Hinder Apprehension/Prosecution, and Wayne Jones, 55, of Alba, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 1686 near Alba, at approximately 6:43 p.m., due to an expired registration. During the stop, marijuana was confiscated. Rhonda Melton, 49, of Alba, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, and Kane Phelps, 22, of Alba, was arrested for Expired Registration.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 9:22 p.m., in reference to shots fired. The individual was located and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2157 near Quitman; at approximately 10:25 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
July 23rd
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1970 near Yantis, at approximately 3:57 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. The individual fled from the ER and was then located and transported back to the ER.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:10 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 80, was found deceased in his residence.
Deputies were dispatched to Cimarron Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 6:16 a.m., in reference to a missing person. Allison Daniel, 17, of Hawkins, was located and arrested for Minor in Consumption. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4849 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:32 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole multiple tools from the reporting party’s garage. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 12:28 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 4470 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 5:57 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
At 6:36 p.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 near Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 near Yantis, at approximately 8:35 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. While at the scene, deputies noticed a warrant was out for Brittany McDonald, 29, of Winnsboro. She was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1447 near Quitman, at approximately 9:00 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
July 24th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1660 near Alba, at approximately 12:08 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to Cheyenne near Quitman, at approximately 1:01 a.m., in reference to a dispute. A known actor left the scene, prior to the deputies’ arrival. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the actor.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3230 near Quitman; at approximately 1:50 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3689 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:32 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 11:47 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2229 near Mineola, at approximately 1:45 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to ETMC at approximately 3:21 p.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on CR 2388 near Alba. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:08 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1590 near Alba, at approximately 7:44 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and everything was OK.
July 25th
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2310 near Mineola, at approximately 8:57 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2425 near Mineola, at approximately 9:11 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7543 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:01 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. The reporting party advised the deputies that he just wanted it reported.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:02 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:39 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3880 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:19 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Between the dates of July 19th and July 25th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included Police Departments and Emergency Medical Services.
Total Jail Count – 142 prisoners – 115 males and 27 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 2, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
August 2, 2017
The Menu:
When your garden is overproducing and your kitchen is packed with produce, you make Ratatouille! This multi vegetable concoction originated in the Provence region of France. (southern France bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and Italy to the east)
Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic
Steamed Rice
Ratatouille
Garden Salad
French Bread Crostini
Assorted Cookies
Tea or Water
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for August 1, 2017
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 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.
- Presentations, proclamations, and announcements: Police Chief Jay Sanders – Presentation
- Manager’s report will include status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations, accidents and claims for the month, and a review of expenditures and revenues.
- Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
- Discussion/action on Public Hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2708 an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Sulphur Springs, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017; to provide funds for the purpose of paying contractual obligations incurred to fund water and sewer system improvements and acquisition of equipment and vehicles for municipal departments, and for costs of issuance of the certificates of obligation; bearing interest at the rates set forth therein; prescribing the form of certificates of obligation; levying ad valorem taxes and pledging surplus net revenues of the City’s waterworks and sewer system for the payment of principal and interest on the certificates of obligation; making certain other covenants of the City with respect to the certificates of obligation, the funds from which said certificates of obligation are to be paid and the projects to be funded with the certificates of obligation; authorizing execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and agreements for municipal advisory and bond counsel services; awarding sale of certificates of obligation; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating thereto.
- Discussion/action on Public Hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2703 an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Sulphur Springs, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bond, Series 2017, to provide funds for the purpose of refunding outstanding obligations of the City issued for various public improvements and for paying costs of issuance of the bond; bearing interest at the rates hereinafter set forth; prescribing the form of bond; making certain other covenants of the City in reference to the bond and the funds from which said bond is to paid authorizing execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement, escrow agreement and agreements for the municipal advisory and bond counsel services; awarding sale of said bond; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating thereto.
- Discussion/action on Public Hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2704 for zone change request by owners John and Marcia Davis to rezone property located at 312 College Street, being further described as Lot 16 of Block 51, from Multi-Family (MF) to Single Family (SF-6).
- Discussion/action on Public Hearing for second and final first reading of Ordinance No. 2705 for zone change request by owners Montie and Vivian Monzingo to rezone property located at 333 College Street, being further described as Lots 3, 4, S. PT. of Lot 11 of Block 52, from Multi-Family (MF) to Single Family (SF-6).
- Discussion/action on Public Hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2706 for zone change request by owner Charles Moore to rezone property located at 317 and 319 Jefferson Street, being further described as Lots 2-10 and 2-20 of Block 55, from Light Industrial (LI) to Light Commercial (LC).
- Discussion/action on Public Hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2707 designating a certain area as a Commercial-Industrial Reinvestment Zone.
- Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2709, the first amendment to the project plan and reinvestment zone financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 to amend the plan to reflect current needs.
- Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2710, a rezoning request by Wayne Cooper for property located at 792 Wildcat Way, being further described as Lot 5 of Block 232, from Single Family to Heavy Commercial.
- Discussion/action on a motion to extend the case management contract and the collections contract with GHS.
- Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1133 supporting BEF Foods application for an Enterprise Zone Project.
- Discussion/action on proposals and award of for contract for reinsurance for the City of Sulphur Springs Employee Insurance Program.
- Discussion/action on board appointment to the Downtown Revitalization Board.
- Visitors and public forum.
- Adjourn.
Best Business Credit Card for Travel
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Wildcats Football Season Ticket Sales Begin Monday
Next week is season ticket week for Wildcats’ football fans. It will take place at the Media Center at Sulphur Springs High School. Patrons are asked to enter the high school at the Connally Street entrance. Current ticket holders can renew their tickets Monday and Tuesday. Hours will be 8:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Those who do not renew their tickets by the end of the business day Tuesday will lose their tickets.
Ticket holders who have renewed their tickets may purchase additional tickets or may seek upgrades Wednesday from 8:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. All tickets left will go on sale to the public Thursday and Friday. Hours Thursday are 8:15 a.m. until 5:50 p.m. and Friday 8:15 a.m. until noon. The five game season ticket package costs $50.
Interest in tickets is expected to be high with Prim Stadium under renovation including artificial turf, a new state of the art press box and what is expected to be better views for all ticket holders. Home games this year will feature games against The Avalon School of Maryland, Paris, Pine Tree, Texas High and Greenville.
Cameron Enshrined in THSCA Hall of Honor; Holt Receives State Championship Ring
Andy Holt
Former Wildcats Football Coach, the legendary James Cameron, was enshrined into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor at a ceremony Wednesday in Houston. Among those in attendance was Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens. Former Cameron assistant Joey Florence, who Coach Cameron correctly predicted would one day win the state championship, spoke on behalf of the late Coach Cameron. Former Wildcat Head Coaches Chuck King and his wife and Dwayne McMeans and his wife also attended. Coach Owens said people were also present from Kilgore and Rockwall where Cameron also coached.
State rings for this past school year were also presented. Former Wildcats Soccer Coach Andy Holt collected a ring for leading Frisco Wakeland to the state soccer championship. Coach Owens said Wildcats’ coaches got rings at the 2009 conference after winning the state football championship in 2008.
Coach Owens said this year’s THSCA conference was one of the best he’s ever attended. He said there were good speakers addressing a variety of topics including motivating kids.
Wildcats Host The Avalon School of Gaithersburg, Maryland for First Home Game of 2017 Season
Last year the Wildcats’ football team was invited to play a football game at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports located at Disney World at Orlando, Florida. The group that invited the Wildcats promised to find them an opponent for this year’s home schedule.
A deal was struck with Seattle Garfield to play the Wildcats at newly remodeled Prim Stadium on September 8. A couple of weeks ago, Garfield found it necessary to break the contract. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said it was due to unforeseen circumstances.
Several teams were looked at as possible replacements and a new deal was made with The Avalon School of Gaithersburg, Maryland, an all-boys private school. They only have a varsity team so Coach Owens says he is still trying to find a JV game for that week. Thursday Coach Owens said he did not know much about Avalon. Game videos are being traded. Coach Owens said they seem to play a style of football similar to the Wildcats. September 8 should be quite a night as the Wildcats celebrate the opening of a new Prim Stadium.
Jack Phillips Heads to the Red Carpet in Nashville!
Not many 12-year-olds get the thrill of being nominated for a national music award, but Hopkins County’s Jack Phillips is among nine young finalists in the Josie Awards country category. As a finalist, he was recently interviewed live by phone by founder Josie Pasantino. Within the last few years, the Josie Awards has begun to fill a niche by recognizing the top independent artists in all music genres. The awards show is a glittering gala event bringing the best to one stage in Nashville, Tennessee. For 2017, the event will take place at Nissan Stadium on Sunday September 17 and will be televised on the Josie Network. In addition to Traditional and Modern Country categories, Pop/Contemporary, R&B/Soul, Folk/Bluegrass, Gospel/Country Gospel, Southern Rock, Jazz/Blues, Outlaw Country, Tribute Category, Songs of America and Multi-Genre Music categories will be represented. The red carpet will be rolled out for the top artists in each category.
In a KSST Good Morning Show interview, we found out that Jack and his parents Mark and Allison Phillips of Sulphur Bluff are unsure of how the Josie Award nomination came about. They believe the nominator might have been a bandleader or instructor that Jack has worked with since January 2017. Jack received the news while out on the road, and he has spent much of the summer on the road playing numerous dances and attending music camps. In fact, the family has logged over 12,000 Texas and Oklahoma miles on his dad’s new pickup since February 2017. And riding in the back seat, while practicing his guitar, fiddles and mandolin, Jack has been dreaming of walking down that red carpet! While in Nashville, he also plans to visit the Grand Ole Opry and tour the Opry museum.
Jack began playing the fiddle at about age 6, first taking formal lessons from a teacher in Winnsboro. Today he receives weekly training from Western Swing instrumentalist Hank Singer of Corsicana and he attends week-long music camps hosted by Western Swing and country bandleaders. Earlier this year, his first CD “Jack Phillips” was released. For gigs, his two favorite fiddles are carried in a double case. One was made in 1917 and Jack loves it’s rich tone. While traveling in the truck, Jack practices with a small size guitar that fits the tight space, often playing along to songs on “Willie’s Roadhouse” for 3-4 hours at a time. His dream is to play on the Grand Ole Opry stage someday. With the help of his parents, he’s kept up a heavy summer travel schedule. Over the next 10 days he will appear on Industry’s Four County Opry near Houston, will play for a dance at the Longhorn Saloon in the Ft. Worth Stockyards and will appear on the Bluebonnet Youth Revue at Schroeder Hall in Goliad, the oldest dance hall in Texas. On August 5, he is invited to be part of the band celebrating the 90th birthday of Leon Rausch, famed vocalist for Bob Wills. And Jack will soon head back to class at Sulphur Bluff ISD where he has been an Honor Roll student.
As a supplement to the points system in the Josie Awards, the Fan Choice nominations are still open through July 31. Comments about Jack and his music may be posted. Go to josiemusicawards.com, go to the Fans Choice Nomination tab at the top of the page, and post your comment. Also, find out more about Jack, order his CD and view his bookings at jackphillipsmusic.com
