Dafft Receives 25 Years in Plea Agreement
Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court, Jesse Eugene Dafft, 56, received a sentence of 25 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice when he made a plea regarding his revocation of parole for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. A drug case was taken into consideration in the plea agreement.
When Cumby Police served the felony warrant for unlawful possession on Dafft at his Park Street Residence, they found him lying in bed in the back bedroom. In plain view was a pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine and a bag containing more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams of meth. The arrest was in a Drug Free Zone.
Sheriff Commends Officers for Drug Stop that Nets 553-grams of Ecstasy
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum commended Interdiction Officer Sgt. Harry Washington and Investigator Wade Sheets for the discovery of 553-grams of Ecstasy and an arrest made Wednesday. Tatum said his investigators and deputies are learning techniques and skills needed in the discovery of illegal drugs from Sgt. Washington. Tatum says Washington’s experience is a great asset to the department.
Alejandro Trillo, Jr., 17, was traveling I-30 when the arrest was made. He is now in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than or equal to 400-grams. He is being held on an $80,000 bond.
Alliance Bank CEO Meets with President Trump
Alliance Bank
Washington, D.C.—Tom Sellers, CEO/President, of Alliance Bank, joined more than 100 community bankers and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) this week for a meeting with President Donald Trump and other top administration officials at the White House as part of the 2017 ICBA Capital Summit. In the meeting with President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, NEC Director Gary Cohn and Small Business Administration chief Linda McMahon, Trump said the administration is focused on addressing regulatory burdens to help community banks lend to small businesses.
“Alliance Bank was deeply honored to be invited to attend today’s (May 5, 2017) historic meeting, where the president reiterated his support for community banking,” said Tom Sellers. “Alliance Bank is proud to be in Washington this week to advocate on behalf of our industry so we can continue to serve our community and be a powerful job creator and economic engine in our markets.”
During the meeting community bankers presented President Trump with a red “Make Community Banking Great Again” cap. In attendance at the meeting were community bankers from ICBA’s Executive Committee, board of directors, Federal Delegate Board, and policy committees.
More than 1,000 community bankers are in Washington this week for ICBA’s Capital Summit to discuss critical issues facing community banks and their communities, such as excessive regulatory burdens that affect their ability to serve their customers, make loans and create jobs. The industry’s solution to the regulatory burden problem—ICBA’s Plan for Prosperity—is a pro-growth platform to eliminate onerous and unnecessary regulatory burdens that inhibit lending and innovation.
Hamburger Fundraiser for Heritage CCC
You may have noticed the office of Heritage Christian Counseling Center along the sidewalk on Connally Street in downtown Sulphur Springs, but may not know who the agency serves. The goal of the non-profit organization is to ensure that everyone in need of mental health care will receive the help they need, regardless of their ability to pay. According to Counselor Mary Lesche, their mission statement is to provide individual, family and group counseling as well as educational seminars that are free to the public. Once each year, Heritage Christian Counselling Center holds a Hamburger Fundraiser to help with operating expenses. The cookout is set for Friday May 12 from 11 am until? on the back parking lot of First UMC, behind Alliance and City National Banks. The freshly grilled burger plates will include chips, drink and dessert for a $5 donation. Carry-outs are welcome.
MARY LESCHE, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL PASTORAL COUNSELOR AND CHERRY JORDAN, BOARD MEMBER
Chamber Connection May 11, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner! The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds. We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining us for this fun day! You know what else we need? Ice Cream Cooks!!!! Have you ever thought about entering your delicious homemade ice cream? The entry is free of charge, so just go for it! Call the Chamber for more information, (903) 885-6515, or visit our website at www.hopkinschamber.org. We all scream for ice cream!
Heritage Christian Counseling will host their Annual Hamburger Cookout on Friday, May 12th
Heritage Christian Counseling will host their annual Hamburger Cookout on Friday, May 12, downtown on the First United Methodist parking lot between Alliance Bank and across from City National Bank. It begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends when they sell out! For $5.00 you can get a hamburger, drink, chips, dessert, and help a worthy cause. For more information, please call 903-438-6829.
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast will host their Grand Opening on Thursday, May 18th at 5:30 p.m.
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, located at 516 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs, will host their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, May 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. They will be hosting tours and giving the history of the beautiful bed and breakfast. Please stop by at 5:30 for their ribbon cutting ceremony!
Hopkins County Historical Society is hosting their Arts & Craft Show May 19th and 20th
Hopkins County Historical Society is hosting their Arts, Crafts, & Collectibles Show and Sales on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located at 416 North Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. You may also enter the craft sale by renting a booth. Outside booth space is $35, indoor space is $50. Any type of craft is acceptable. For additional information call Joyce Bateman at (903) 438-7431.
AgriLife Extension Service is offering their Twogether in Marriage Workshop on Saturday, May 20th
The spring Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The free workshop includes Marriage Expectations, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Money Management, and Goals & Dreams. Lunch, materials, and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact Johanna Hicks at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County Office, at 903-885-3443 to sign up.
Goodwill Industries is having a Donation Drive on Saturday, May 20th
Goodwill Industries is having a Donation Drive on Saturday, May 20th. They will be serving hot dogs with chips and a drink. For every bag of clothes or of miscellaneous items you donate you will receive a 10% off coupon. They will be delivering the canned goods, non-perishable items, and hygiene products to the Community Chest on May 22nd.
Anniversary Party for Shadow Ranch is scheduled on Saturday, May 20th
Shadow Ranch, a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Hopkins County, is hosting an anniversary party on Saturday, May 20th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Shadow Ranch is located at 451 CR 2331 in Sulphur Springs. There will be free food, music, and a bounce house all open to the public. For more information contact Marion Cox at (214) 604-8005.
Lezley Brown
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, 2017
The National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas.
Today and Tonight expect a few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across the region. Lightning strikes will be the main hazards with any storms. A few storms could be strong and may approach severe limits this afternoon. The main hazards will be large hail and strong winds. Isolated to widely scattered storms will also be possible tonight, especially for areas west of a Temple to Terrell to Bonham line. Hail will be the main storm hazard.
A more appreciable threat for widespread thunderstorms is expected on Thursday and Thursday night as a dryline and cold front move across the region. As the capping inversion weakens, strong to severe storms capable of large hail and damaging winds are expected to develop, mainly east of a Gainesville to Granbury to Temple line during the afternoon hours. There will also be a risk for a tornado or two, especially if storms are able to remain discrete in nature. Towards the evening hours, storms should congeal into a line which will likely foster more of a damaging wind threat.
Thunderstorms may linger into the early morning hours on Friday morning across portions of East and Central TX. There will be chance for thunderstorms across parts of North and Central TX on Monday and Tuesday.
Wildcats Offense Gaining Momentum with Spring Drills
Wildcats Offense Coordinator Matt Young senses that his offense recently hit a little bit of a plateau during spring practice. The team has had nine workouts and had five more to go plus the May 19 Spring Game. Coach Young says about 90% or more of the offense for this season has been installed during the spring.
Young says the offense is currently in a grind phase where players have to make a decision to come out with the right attitude and not just go through the motions. After all, Coach Young says, football is an emotional game that needs to be played with enthusiasm. Monday was described as a lackluster day by Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens. Coach Young says Tuesday was better. He says the emotion was better and thus improvements were made.
Coach Young said lineman Charley Maddux, a junior to be and a question mark coming into spring, has done a tremendous job. He is playing next to big offensive lineman Norris English. Coach Young says running backs continue to try and get the running game in a groove. Cor’Tavius Pruitt has been added to the mix with returners Colton Allen Searn Rodgers and Lawrence Worth.
With quarterback Ryan Humphries playing baseball, Coach Young says D’Corian Young has been learning a lot. He says Young is seeing a lot of things each day.
Coach Young says receivers continue to make plays. He says Landry Tyson had a good day Tuesday and Austin Dodd had a nice catch. He also mentioned Bryce McQueen, Pacen Edwards and Jace Thompson.
Coach Young says for the rest of spring the emphasis will be on things to clean up like route running and making plays when the opportunity arises. Coach Young says he is a big fan of spring practice. He says tons of question marks are being cleared up and he has a better idea of what he has. Coach Young says he knows a lot more now about offensive line depth and receivers who can play. 
No More Lights at 19 and I-30
Although started a day later than announce, work has begun to install median curbs and islands on the north and south side of the State Highway 19/Hillcrest at I-30 intersection to help guide drivers as they travel through this interchange. Removal of the flashing caution lights was a first step.
This construction will sometimes require temporary lane closures. Flaggers will be on site to alert drivers to changing road conditions and to guide motorists through the area safely. TxDOT officials anticipate a two-week construction window for this project, weather permitting. With showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for Thursday, some work may be delayed.
Motorists are urged to use alternate travel routes whenever possible while this construction is underway. They should also be prepared to watch for and obey all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also plan for lane closures, and avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
KSST is Giving Away More Texas Rangers Tickets!
KSST will be giving away a pair of tickets to each of the Texas Rangers Games this Weekend. Winners will be selected during Afternoon Drive 4-6PM on Thursday May 11th, 2017.
Rules:
- The tickets must be picked up from the KSST Studios before 5pm Friday May 12th, 2017.
- Ticket dates/games are first come, first served.
- The tickets must NOT be resold!
- Unclaimed tickets will be dispersed by KSST.
- Employees of KSST can not win.
- Winner’s names will be announced on the radio.
- Winner’s names will be posted on Facebook.
How to enter: Like KSST on Facebook, AND like this Post on Facebook.
