Mobile Mammography Coach Visits Sulphur Springs
Hunt County Regional Healthcare has their Mobile Mammography bus parked in the Spring Village Shopping Center in front of Dollar General today, June 22. They will be in Sulphur Springs until 3:00 pm. Similar to a blood-drive bus, this Mobile Mammography Coach is a portable way to check for breast cancer, and service the areas around Hunt County.
Amy Langley, and Leah Fouse
Leah Fouse, is the bus driver and also helps with registration/paperwork, said about the screening areas and the changing rooms; “We keep it private.” They have a curtain that they close to keep the patient separate from the waiting area. Fouse explained that Sulphur Springs usually isn’t as busy as other counties. They had 5 scheduled appointments today, and that was a lot more than usual. Amy Langley is the qualified technician, who explained that other cities like Leonard and Quinlan have 21 or 30 visits scheduled. They really want to get the word out to the women of Sulphur Springs.
Women 35 or older need to receive a baseline mammogram and then annually after the age of 40. This is a quick 20 minute process available-and they take walk-ins!All insurances that are accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. Most insurance companies cover the cost. They can also help with payment resources and grant money for uninsured/income-eligible women or those who choose to pay cash.
For more information about the Mobile Mammography Bus click here, or stop by the bus today!
Don’t miss this great opportunity in Sulphur Springs!
Vehicle Accident Leads to a Variety of Charges
Morgan Lane Brown, 22 , was available for docket call Thursday morning at 9 a.m. but had to await a magistrates hearing for a variety of misdemeanor charges due to an accident the night before. Brown is in Hopkins County jail following the accident. He was to appear in Eighth Judicial District Court for a pretrial hearing on the status of legal counsel for an indicted charge of Abandon Endanger Child with Intent to Return, a Felony 2.
Hopkins County deputies were called to a vehicle accident on a county road south of Como Wednesday where they encountered a number of traffic, motor vehicle, and individual violations by the male driver involved.
Their investigation began when they found the subject, Brown, aware that his license had been suspended but he had been deliberately driving in spite of that fact. It was also noted that the vehicle had been operated in a careless manner deemed at an unsafe speed due to “surrounding circumstances” according to the deputy’s report. Brown had also left the scene of the accident and drove the vehicle with a severely damaged tire that endangered others in the area.
A few of the violations regarding the vehicle were present before the accident. He was operating the vehicle with an obstructed view as pieces of Plexiglas secured by bungee-cords acted as a partial windshield. The improper windshield also revealed that the windshield wipers were broken and defective. The license plate on the vehicle was bent so that the plate was unreadable. The current registration sticker for the auto was in the driver’s pocket.
Brown was checked out by EMS before being taken into custody for numerous misdemeanor charges. He was charged with: Driving While License Invalid; Unsafe Speed; Obstructed View Through Windshield; Display Fictitious, Altered, or Obscured license Plate; Leaving the Scene of an Accident—Vehicle Damage; Drove Vehicle in Unsafe Condition; Defective no Windshield Wipers; Careless Driving.
In May of this year, Brown had been arrested for violation of probation for Abandon Endanger Child.
Winnsboro Man Stopped for Suspicious Activity
John Michael Lopez, 19, of Winnsboro on CR 3368, west of FM 900 at 12:21 a.m. looked suspicious to Hopkins County Deputy Amanda Weatherford. Communications reported the 1998 Toyota on a Hopkins County back county road to be out of area. She stopped Lopez for suspicious activity.
He was nervous and unsure of his destination when Weatherford began questioning his reason for being on the roadway. Lopez was asked for consent to search his vehicle. He refused. A K-9 was called and gave a positive alert on the vehicle. A pipe with crystal like substance and a clear baggy with crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine were located in the vehicle.
Lopez is in Hopkins County jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram.
Ragan Dennis is New Safe-T Advocate for 8 Counties
June 22, 2017 – Miss Ragan Dennis is an advocate and caseworker for Safe-T. She came on board following the promotion to Supervisor of Mary Ferguson, a long-time caseworker in the Sulphur Springs office. With a college background in psychology and criminal justice, Ragan is a trained professional representing Safe-T during counseling with clients, in support group meetings and awareness presentations, and through a Certified Response Team for Victims. She can help with legal aid and assistance, accompany clients to court dates, and work with them through law enforcement when necessary. Ragan says that Safe-T’s 24-hour hotline is an essential way for persons experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual assault to reach out for help. Safe shelter, housing and other types of practical assistance are available to clients through the services of Safe-T. The center also offers crisis intervention and anger management courses. Services are free. Since the children of victims are often exposed to an abusive environment in the home, Ragan plans to introduce to Hopkins County schools a program called “Owning Up” for 5th and 6th graders which teaches the value of respectful treatment of others.
RAGAN DENNIS, SAFE-T ADVOCATE
What is Safe-T? It stands for Shelter Agencies for Families in East Texas, and according to it’s mission statement, Safe-T works “to create an environment where violence and abuse are not tolerated in the communities they serve. Abuse diminishes the full expression of life which is every person’s right”. Safe-T has offices in Mt. Pleasant, Paris and Sulphur Springs and serves victims and survivors of Titus, Camp, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris and Red River Counties. Safe-T is a non-profit organization which operates on federal and state funding and private donations. The Safe-T Crisis Center is located in Sulphur Springs at 613 Gilmer Street. To reach by phone call 903-439-0325.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Class Plasma Cutting
PIPE WELDING Alex Coppinger is practicing plasma cutting, a welding project for his second semester pipe welding class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center this summer. For information and registration in the welding program, call 903-885-1232 or go by the campus located at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs.
Chamber Connection
Congratulations Jaci Reed on becoming the new Dairy Festival Queen! What a wonderful end to the Dairy Festival week! Hopkins County is fortunate to have so many dedicated people working to make the Dairy Festival such a success. The Chamber is thankful to the Dairy Festival for working tirelessly in all that they do!
Corner Grub House is now offering delivery during lunch hours
Corner Grub House, located at 113 Gilmer in Sulphur Springs, is now offering delivery to local businesses every day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a $1 delivery charge. Their number is (903) 919-5058. Order you some delicious grub today!
Summit Dental is welcoming a new Dentist to their office
Summit Dental, located at 422 Oak Avenue, is welcoming a new dentist to their office! Dr. James Ki Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea and came to the United States at the age of three. After moving around locations such as Iowa, Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas, Dr. Lee considers Longview, Texas to be his hometown, where he graduated high school in Trinity School of Texas in 2006. After earning an undergraduate degree from Austin College in 2010, he entered dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he received his degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Christian Medical and Dental Association. Dr. Lee has served on various community events such as Texas Mission of Mercy and has also been involved in mission trips in countries such as Dominican Republic, Thailand, and Burma. He has recently joined Summit Dental in Sulphur Springs with the purpose of sharing his passion for dentistry with his patients and providing them with the highest quality dental care.
Support 4-H by investing in their Baked Potato Sale on Friday, June 23rd
Hopkins County 4-H is raising money for their Exchange Trip to Sanders County, Montana. You can support 4-H by taking part in their Baked Potato Sale on Friday, June 23rd. Lunch delivery is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and pick up will be available from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You may pick up your baked potato lunch at the County Extension Office located at 1200 West Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. Your $7 donation will get you a large baked potato with butter, sour cream, cheese and a dessert. Pickup is curbside, so you don’t have to leave your car! Thank you for your support of 4-H in Hopkins County!
Sulphur Springs Public Library presents their Summer Reading Program for June and July
The Sulphur Springs Library is hosting a summer reading program called Knights and Princesses Summer Reading Program 2017. Every Tuesday at 3 p.m., they offer multiplayer Minecraft. Storytime for all ages will be held on Tuesday, June 27th at 10:30 a.m. Musical Storytime with Will Parker will be held on Monday, June 26th at 10:30 a.m.
Hopkins House will be hosting a free Dinner and Concert on Saturday, June 24th
Hopkins House will be hosting a concert on their courtyard with BBQ and hometown sounds featuring Dale Cummings on Saturday, June 24th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be free BBQ and fixings. Please bring your lawn chairs.
Community Seeds is hosting a celebration at Nissan of Greenville on Saturday, June 24th
Community Seeds is hosting a celebration at Nissan of Greenville on Saturday, June 24th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be activities for the whole family including bounce houses, rock climbing, and a petting zoo. Food will be provided by Chick-fil-a, and they will also offer popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy. They are also giving away gift cards, prizes, and more!
Taco Bueno will host their Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, June 27th at noon
Taco Bueno will host their Ribbon Cutting Celebration and Grand Opening on Tuesday, June 27th at noon. Make plans to come by and welcome Taco Bueno and enjoy some delicious samplings of their food!
The Alcove2 will host their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Wednesday, June 28th at 11:30 a.m.
The Alcove2, located at 101 Gilmer N. in Sulphur Springs, will host their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Wednesday, June 28th at 11:30 a.m. Make plans to stop by and check out our beautiful new restaurant on Celebration Plaza.
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is having a BBQ Lunch Fundraiser on Wed., June 28th
To Celebrate Independence Day, the Foundationettes of the Hopkins county Health Care Foundation, will be selling BBQ Sack Lunches on Wednesday, June 28th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $5 each. Your lunch includes a sandwich, chips, a pickle, and a cookie. Delivery is available for pre-orders only. Please place pre-orders by noon on Tuesday, June 27th by calling The Health Care Foundation at (903) 438-4799 or emailing Betty at [email protected] Proceeds will benefit the associates of CHRISTUS-SS.
FBC will host an Adult Vacation Bible School June 26-29 at the ROC from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church will host an Adult Vacation Bible School on June 26-29 at the Sulphur Springs First Baptist Church ROC on 115 Putman Street. The 2017 theme is “GALACTIC STARVEYORS”. The Bible teacher will be J K Crain and the crafts leader will be Melba Crain. Each session will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All adults in the community are invited to attend. There will be a time of fellowship, Bible study refreshments and crafts.
Hopkins House will host a Grand Opening for their Massage Spa on Monday, June 26th at 1 p.m.
Hopkins House will host a ribbon cutting celebration and Grand Opening for their Massage Spa for residents and community. Come by and check out this wonderful new enhancement to Hopkins House!
Ladies Night Out is slated for Tuesday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m. at The Oaks
Marlene’s Sass and Class, Gourmet Kitchen & Co., and The Oaks Bed & Breakfast are teaming up to host a Taste of Style Ladies Night Out. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 27th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Oaks Bed & Breakfast located at 516 Oak Avenue. Admission is $20 per person, or you can reserve a table of six for $105. You will enjoy fashions by Marlene’s Sass & Class, delicious appetizers and desserts by Gourmet Kitchen & Co., and there will be goody bags and prizes given away throughout the night. A grand prize of a one night stay at the Oaks and dinner for 2 at Redneck Steak House will also be given that night. What a fun event!
Tully Insurance is hosting a Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 30th at noon
Make sure you go by Tully Insurance on Friday, June 30th, at noon, to congratulate the Tully’s on their Grand Re-Opening! They will have prizes and refreshments! Tully Insurance is located at 109 Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs.
26th Anniversary of the Independence Day Celebration on Celebration Plaza slated for Saturday, July 1st
Mark your calendars for a stunning and memorable night of a free concert and fireworks presented by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. with fireworks to immediately follow. It is an event that should not be missed. Bring your families, your lawn chairs, or your picnic blankets and enjoy the sights and sounds of Independence Day in Hopkins County.
Trinity Harvest is hosting a Gospel Singing Fundraiser on July 7th
Trinity Harvest, located at 1150 Shannon Road E in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a Gospel Singing Fundraiser. They will start the evening with BBQ for $5 per person at 6 p.m. The Gospel Singing portion of the night will begin at 7 p.m., and entrance is by donation. Featured on this night are: Dustin May, The Hines Family, Laurenda Yoder. There will also be a silent auction from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please make plans to enjoy this wonderful night!
Ribbon Cuttings:
SatPro Wireless hosts Ribbon Cutting with New Owners
SatPro Wireless held their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Wednesday, June 21st, to announce the new owners, Jake and Krista Morrill. SatPro is located at 1602 South Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs. SatPro offers satellite services and internet services for residential homes.
The EDGE for Middle School Athletes
For a second year, the Sulphur Springs Athletic Department is offering The Edge for middle school athletes. It is a four week program taking place Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. each day until July 6. It began on June 12.
The Edge for middle school athletes does not have endurance work like gassers, hill climbing and 100 yard dashes featuring in The Edge for high school athletes. It’s focus is more on stretching, weight lifting and agility drills. A great deal is spent on proper techniques. Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens says the middle school athlete is still learning to use their body. Usually there is a lot of growth going during during the middle school years.
Coach Owens says The Edge for middle school athletes has draw good numbers.
A Chat with Tom Sellers Celebrating Alliance Bank’s 90th Birthday
by Enola Gay
President and CEO of Alliance Bank Tom Sellers paid a visit to the KSST Morning Show to share a bit of Alliance Bank history with listeners and viewers. You can see read the history and view historic photos on the bank website, alliancebank.com. In brief, the bank’s birth was during the Depression era, when in 1927 it was chartered by two of the largest shareholders of First State Bank which had closed for insolvency. The original Sulphur Springs State Bank was located on the southwest corner of Main and Gilmer Streets, in the building now occupied by The Secret Garden retail store, just off the square. Jim Lindley was President and Charles Ashcroft was Vice President. That first year, the new bank turned a profit and paid a dividend, a trend that has been sustained for 90 years. A fire destroyed the original lobby in 1933, so the bank moved to it’s current location on the north side of the square. Its new home was a two-story columned Greek Revival building, also formerly a bank, and it remained there until the building was dismantled in the 1960’s when construction began on the current building. Meantime, the dairy industry had begun to expand in Hopkins County in 1937, providing a boost to farming which was formerly cotton. Bank loans for cows began to be made to dairymen contracted to sell milk through the then-local Carnation milk plant, and this healthy relationship between the bank and the dairy industry has continued until today. In 1996, the bank’s name was officially changed to Alliance Bank. Over the next 20 years, bank branches were opened in Hunt, Rockwall and Collin counties. Today, Alliance Bank also owns and operates Galyean Insurance and Alliance Bank Financial Services.
Sellers was born and raised in Hopkins County, graduated Sulphur Springs High School and attended Texas Tech University. Although his father Charles Sellers was in banking, Tom chose a cowboy lifestyle on the Leonard Ranch for awhile, then began working in the farm loan business in West Texas. In 1980, when Gerald Prim was bank president, Tom was recruited by Alec Bridges to come on-board at Alliance Bank as a loan officer. Tom and his wife Pam then returned to Sulphur Springs to establish their home and raise their family here. Tom will observe his 30-year anniversary with Alliance Bank in February 2018.
The public is invited to share in another celebration on Saturday July 1, 2017 downtown on Celebration Plaza in front of Alliance Bank as the Northeast Texas Symphony presents the annual Independence Day Concert.
Additional Charges for Mowrer; Bryant Also Charged
Additional charges were added Tuesday for Jeffrey Edward Mowrer, 25, arrested Monday for Tamper Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and Possession of a Controlled Substance less than 28-grams. Mowrer had fled Hopkins County Deputies attempting to serve an arrest warrant for burglaries that occurred in southern Hopkins County where Mowrer was staying with a female on State Highway 154 (see first arrest below).
Christian Edward Bryant
Along with Mowrer, the passenger in the auto, Christian Edward Bryant, 25, of Royce City was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. Bryant had exited the vehicle during the chase and gave himself up to deputies. The methamphetamine found in a backpack in the auto led to the arrest of Bryant. Bryant has not been implicated in the burglaries as of Wednesday morning.
Mowrer is now charged with Unlawful Possession Firearm by a Felon after a .22 caliber pistol and four rounds of ammunition were located in the air breather of a 1992 auto he was driving. The auto broke down after Mowrer had recklessly driven through yards and pastures while fleeing deputies on and off county roads.
Mower is also charged with Fraud Use/Possession of Identifying Information less than 5 items.
An additional charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram was added when an aluminum vial was found in a backpack in the auto.
Mowrer is now being held in Hopkins County jail on bonds totaling over $140,000.
First Arrest:
It began with a Hopkins County Investigator finding stolen articles for sale online. It ended with one arrest in a pasture and another at the residence where the stolen items from five or six burglaries in the south part of the county were found when deputies were serving an arrest warrant. When deputies arrived at the residence on State Highway 154, they were looking for Jeffrey Edward Mowrer, 25, of Caddo Mills. Mowrer was staying at the residence on 154, the home of Julie Dexter Davis, 25. Mowrer was wanted in regards to the stolen property. When deputies approached the residence they found a number of the stolen items in the carport. They knocked on all the doors of the house but no one inside the residence responded. The deputies loaded the stolen property into a patrol vehicle and went to a side door where Davis was exiting the residence. They inquired about Mowrer but were told he was not there. They were given consent to search the house, a deputy noted a green tinted zip lock bag CONTAINING a substance believed to be methamphetamine. Mowrer was located by deputies in a vehicle on State Highway 154 according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. The deputies gave pursuit onto several county roads and then through a fence into a pasture. During an inventory of his vehicle, a handgun was found in the air filter of the auto. Both Mowrer and Davis are in Hopkins County Jail.
Jeffery Edward Mowrer
Mowrer was located by deputies in a vehicle on State Highway 154 according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. The deputies gave pursuit. Mowrer and a passenger in the vehicle fled onto several county roads and then through a fence into a pasture. After Mowrer drove through a second fence onto another property, the passenger exited the vehicle and gave himself up. He was not involved in the burglaries, according to Sheriff Tatum. Finally, Mowrer exited the auto and was caught by a deputy. During an inventory of his vehicle, a handgun was found in the air filter of the 1992 model auto.
