Golden Back in Hopkins County Jail After Criminal Trespass
June 26, 2023 – LA’QUANTA CELISSE GOLDEN, age 38, was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police this week after she visited a Downtown Sulphur Springs business.
Golden, formerly of Sulphur Springs but now lists herself as homeless, had previously been served a criminal trespass warning for the business. When she returned this week, that business called police.
Law enforcement can issue a Criminal Trespass Notice with cooperation from any business. Proper notice of the CTN (to the trespasser) must be conducted. CTN’s are good for 1 year.
A records check revealed Golden to have an outstanding warrant for a parole violation.
Golden voluntarily released all her personal property to a friend on scene. Golden was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. He current bond totals $21,000.
Golden was arrested earlier this year after she caused a disturbance at a local care facility. See that story here.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Chamber Connection – June 28 By Butch Burney
Business After Hours
Join us for a fun and interactive Business After Hours next month at Red River Credit Union from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20.
Business After Hours is a great way to interact and network with other business professionals and members of the community. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend and there is no cost.
Red River Credit Union is located at 822 Gilmer St.
Leadership Sulphur Springs
Even if you think you know Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, you are sure to learn a lot through Leadership Sulphur Springs, which is back on this year, with applications online! The leadership class is for Hopkins County men and women who want to learn and become more invested in their local community. It’s an intensive nine-month program that immerses the participants in the business and government of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The tentative dates for this year’s program are attached to the application, which can be accessed at HopkinsChamber.org.
The registration fee is $500 and that covers the cost of the food, drinks, transportation, etc. for the year.
Meet District 2 Candidates
The public is invited to eat homemade ice cream and meet the candidates for District 2 State Representative, who will be running in a special election Nov. 7 to replace Bryan Slaton. The ice cream social, hosted by the local Republican Women’s club, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at the pavilion at Buford Park.
Hopkins County Law Enforcement
The Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association will have a Golf Tournament fundraiser at the Sulphur Springs Country Club on Aug. 21. The four-person teams will tee off at 10 a.m. For sponsor or player information, call Michael Russell at 903-438-4040 or email [email protected].
Wedding Expo
The DIY Wedding Expo is coming back to the Civic Center from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 23. For more information on sponsorships or vendor spaces, contact Tracey Treadway at 214-683-7669 or [email protected].
Ribbon Cutting
On the Block Beef hosted a ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, June 23, at their facility on 312 South Davis St. The grand opening of their meat market was welcomed by a large crowd.
Designs by Vivian hosted a ribbon cutting at noon on Wednesday, June 21, at the shop in Shannon Square to showcase her design and alteration services.
A ribbon cutting and dedication of the new pavilion at Pacific Park is scheduled for noon Friday, July 7. Please join us for that event.
Work Mates Arrested During Morning Drive
June 27, 2023 – At around 11:30 AM Monday, Sulphur Springs Police noticed a Dodge Caravan traveling southbound on Highway 11. The white minivan displayed expired registration. A traffic stop was initiated about 1 mile south of I-30.
The driver, 36 year-old Nathan Allen Martin of Sulphur Springs, showed signs of nervousness and deception. A record check showed Martin to have an outstanding warrant for parole violation. When asked why he was nervous, Martin indicated there was multiple marijuana ‘roaches’ inside the minivan. Martin was then detained.
The passenger, 45 year-old Jack Daniel Ross of Lone Oak, was asked to exit the vehicle. While he was doing so, officers noticed he was holding something behind his back. When asked what he was hiding, Ross allegedly threw a bag into the ditch. The bag contained methamphetamine. Ross was then detained.
A probable cause search was then conducted on the vehicle. A stash of methamphetamine was found hidden inside the steering wheel cover. Under the passenger’s seat, inside a metal magnetic key box, drug paraphernalia was found.
Martin’s bond was set at $25,000. He was charged with:
1 PAROLE VIOLATION
1 481.115(B) POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G
Ross’s bond was set at $10,000. He was charged with:
1 481.115(C) POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G
Martin and Ross, who reported working for the same employer, were both arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. The minivan was released to it’s owner.
This is not the first time Martin has been in Hopkins County Jail. In 2018 he was arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. See that story here.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Texas Electricity Price Rise During Record Heat And Demand
Amid the record heat, Businesses and Utilities will be in danger of running short on electricity. When demand for electricity begins to spike, at roughly 4 pm hit roughly 50 times it regular price on Sunday, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
ERCOT expected demand to peak Monday afternoon at just shy of 83,000 megawatts — about 3 percent higher than the record that was set last year.
The grid has just less than 6,000 megawatts in reserve capacity, according to ERCOT. When afternoon comes, those numbers can spike even more, according to an analysis from BloombergNEF.
Tuesday ERCOT averaged just over $4,000 per megawatt hour in real-time reading, more than double the day-ahead prices.
That’s nearly 100 times what prices were the previous week, before the heat wave began.
The state agency “likely” paid power plants a billion dollars last Tuesday, BNEF found. While power customers paid $1.7 billion that day.
That price hike was supply as much as demand. While the state’s steadily increasing solar supply has helped offset the record load on ERCOT’s grid, West Texas wind turbines have been underproducing.
Calling All Kids, Free Stew This Year At Stew Contest
The 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, has been able to keep its costs down because of our generous businesses in the community, and the cost just got even cheaper for some families.
Signature Solar and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce announced last week that children 12 and under will eat free at the festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, due to Signature Solar’s generous sponsorship.
Children will still need tickets, which can be obtained either online or via paper tickets. Online tickets, which are $8 each for everyone 13 years and older, will be available July 1 at HopkinsChamber.org. Paper tickets will be available Aug. 1 at the Chamber and local banks. City National Bank will be sponsoring the Friday night festivities, Oct. 27, and we will be announcing that line-up soon.
Thanks to all of our sponsors who make the stew festival affordable for families in Hopkins County. Follow the Chamber’s Instagram and Facebook accounts for spotlights on our sponsors and updates on the stew festival.
Groves Violates Parole Now Back in Hopkins County Jail
June 26, 2023 – Monica Jane “MJ” Groves, age 39 of Point, was arrested and jailed recently in Rains County. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies retrieved her this week. She now faces parole violation charges. Her bond is set at $150,000.
Groves was arrested in 2021 when she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. See that story here.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Sulphur Springs Woman Arrested for Hit-and-Run
June 26, 2023 – On Monday, DANIELLE BERRY was arrested in Hopkins County and charged with:
1 550.021(C)(2) ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY
According to Texas State Statutes, if convicted Berry could face:
- imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not more than five years or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year;
- a fine not to exceed $5,000; or
- both the fine and the imprisonment or confinement.
Berry’s bond was set at $1000. She was released around 3pm Monday.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Welding is Only One of Many Courses Offered at Paris Junior College
ADVICE
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding instructor John Plemons, left, critiques a 2G pipe welding project being completed by student Charles Duffey Jr. of Campbell. For information regarding the welding program call 903-885-1232.
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.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 6-19-2023 – 06-25-2023
Arrests:
McCormick, Michael, 23 years of age, of Quitman, was arrested 6-21-2023 on 3 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants and a Wood County Warrant.
Morgan, Richard, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-22-2023 for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions and 2 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants.
Crow, Tammy, 57 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-24-2023 for Violation of Bond Conditions.
Womack, Richard, 37 years of age, of Pittsburg, was arrested on 6-25-2023 for Resisting Arrest and Interfering with Public Duties.
Davis, Andrea, 41 years of age, of Pittsburg, was arrested on 6-25-2023 for Resisting Arrest and Interfering with Public Duties.
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 218 calls for service during this reporting period
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 40 citations and 26 warnings
during this reporting period.
Region 7 Announces Mineola ISD 2023 Regional School Board Of The Year
June 16, 2023- The Region 7 Education Service Center has announced Mineola ISD Board of Trustees as the 2023 Regional School Board of the Year.
The MISD Board of Trustees will serve as the regional representatives in this year’s Texas Association of School Administrators School Board Awards Program.
This honorable recognition highlights the board’s exceptional leadership, dedication to academic excellence, and commitment to the well-being of students within the district.
The Mineola ISD board members include Glen Dossett, Rodney Watkins, Jill Quiambao, Jay McGough, Janice Etheridge, Todd Morgan, and Robbie Ballard.
The Mineola ISD Board of Trustees dedicated this prestigious honor to the late Dr. John Abbott.
Abbott, who was a board member until his passing on April 21, 2023. He left an indelible mark on the district and the lives of countless students.
The Board of Trustees is committed to fostering a sense of community and service. Their dedication spans to donating to food banks and supporting the Spanish community, exemplifying their commitment to inclusivity and compassion.
Mineola students continually excel and make marks at state competitions, with the 2022-23 Mineola Yellowjackets boys basketball team securing the esteemed title of quarterfinal champions.
