Texas House Advances Bill That Would Give Retired Teachers A Pension Raise
May 1, 2023- Texas House gave a preliminary approval to a bill that would give retired teachers a raise in their monthly retirement checks. For some this could be their first cost-of-living improvement in 20 years.
Senate Bill 10, authored by state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston. The lower chamber’s version of the bill seeks to give a 6% increase to retirees’ monthly checks if they retired before 2004, a 4% increase if they retired between 2004 and 2014, and a 2% increase if they retired between 2015 and 2021.
The Bill calls for a $5,000 one-time payment to retired teachers age 70 or older and states that annual cost-of-living increases should not exceed 2%, depending on whether the Teacher Retirement System met or surpassed its projected investment gains. It would also raise the portion of active teachers’ salaries that goes into the teachers’ retirement fund from 8% to 9%. The state would contribute a matching amount to the fund.
The Bill will need one more vote in the Texas House before lawmakers from both chambers gather to decide on a final version of the proposal.
To fund the cost-of-living increase, Texas voters would first need to vote on a amendment to the Texas Constitution to allow the state to move $1.9 Billion from general funds to the Teachers Retirement system. The measure will be in the ballot on Nov. 7th.
The main differences between the two chambers’ versions of the bill is that the Senate wants a $7,500 one-time payment for retirees age 75 and older, a 4% increase to their checks if they’ve been retired for more than 10 years and a 2% increase if they retired between late 2013 and before the end of 2021.
The last time retired teachers received a cost-of-living increase was in 2013, and it only applied to teachers who retired before August 2004. Teachers who retired after that have never received a raise and have been living on about $1,800 a month from their retirement checks. Over the last two legislative sessions, lawmakers gave retired teachers a one-time payment, commonly referred to as the “13th check.”
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 04-24-2023 – 04-30-2023
Arrests:
Potts, Brody, 40 years of age, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on 4-29-2023 DWI 3 rd or More and a Maddison County Warrant for FTA Assault Causes Bodily Injury.
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 148 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 46 citations and 49 warnings during this reporting period.
Hopkins County Records – April 28
Land Deed Transaction
- Edward Ronnie Blaske to Brenda K Blaske and Edward Blaske; tract in the W D Halbrook survey
- Barrington Bank & Trust CO NA and Wintrust Mortgage to Secretary Of Veterans Affairs; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Elizabeth Anne Crow to Thomas Albritton; tract in the G Procello survey
- Bernardo Gomez-Mendoza and Cassandra Richards to Karen Lousie Franklin; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Cumby Cemetery Memorial Care Fund INC to Demi Stanley
- Marisa Brosius and Timothy Alan Brosius to Brian Birkey and Samantha L Martin; tract in the W Gregg survey
- 100MPH+ Property Management LLC to Jenny Chavarria and Jose Chavarria; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Corma Covington IND Exec and Roy Lee Covington Estate to Corma Covington; tract in the Anasracio Caro survey
- Jared Gonzalas and Marci Gonzalas to Gomez Mendoza-Bernardo and Richards Cassandra; tract M A Bowlin survey
- April Jenkins and Thomas Jenkins to Katherine Cerda; tract in the E Melton survey
- George T Hatfield and Lori Hatfield to Cynthia Hatfield; tract in the B F Burkham survey
- Albert Reeves to Shaina Reeves; tract in the Shelby Tunnage survey
- Shaina Reeves to Mary Donna Albert; tract in the Shelby Tunnage survey
- Tyler Mitchell to Gregory Forest Adams and Sheryl Deann Adams; tract in the Anastacio Caro survey
- Bethany C Ashby to 2 Times LLC; Tract M A Bowlin survey
- Summit Ranch Investments LTD to Justice May and Shawn Smith; tract in the W P Smith survey
- Hollan Bryant Barton Family Trust and Mark Johnston Successor Trustee to Donna Diane Bryant, Martha Elizabeth Cox and Walter Bryon Cox; tract in the John S Bowen survey
- Gerald T Heard and Martha J Heard to James T Womack and Sharon D Womack; tract in the Nacogdoches Univ survey
- Anthony J Santangelo and Carolyn Santangelo to Richard W Quick and Sheila A Quick; tract in the A Fitzgerald survey
- Carla Frazier Family Trust, Carla Fay Frazier Co-Trustee, Richard Anthony Frazier Co-Trustee and Rick Frazier Family Trust to John Heilman; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Linzy Harland to Sharell Eason; tract in the J H Brown survey
- Dalton Adams to Adriana Martinez Salas and Pedro Abraham Salas; tract in the E P Gaines survey
- High Point Estates, James L Masters IV Estate, Nina Monique Masters, Nina Monique Master IND EX and Mike Moore to Jona Kimberli Boitmann and Mark Joseph Boitmann; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Triple Cown Investors LLC to Shelly Tracy; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Joy Charmaine Garrett to Teresa E Petty; tract in the H D Parsons survey
- Alan Screws and Kim Screws to Eileen Mickey and Erin Elizabeth Murray; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Andrew John Kuiper to Elmer Saavedra and Myra O Saaverda; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Brenna Hale and Miranda Frobish Hale to Leslie Ann Frobish and Michael Dale Frobish; tract in the John W Thomas survey
Marriage License Application
- Jacob Alan Campbell and Eimy Alejandra Medina
- Paul Michael Walker and Leslie Ann Smith
- Cody Shayne Jennings and Toriegh Lanaigh Petrea
- Jamie McArthur Harris and Linnie Shaunrey Akins
- Shawn Robert Ashby and Sierra Daniel Hollinquest
Plano Resident Charged with Felony Possession
May 1, 2023 – On 04/30/2023, Cumby PD stopped JAHNER, ASHLYN MICHELLE on I-30 near mile marker 111. Jahner’s vehicle was traveling over 85 miles per hour.
Once Jahner stopped the vehicle, officers approached and detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The 26 year-old Plano Texas resident was asked to exit the vehicle. A probably cause search of the Dodge was conducted. During that search, approximately .4 grams of marijuana and approximately 25 grams of THC gummies were located. Jahner was transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident.
Jahner is charged with:
1 481.116(D) POSS CS PG 2 >= 4G < 400G DFZ (F1)
1 481.121(B)(1) POSS MARIJ < 2OZ DFZ (MA)
Update July 12, 2024 – The charge of 1 481.116(D) POSS CS PG 2 >= 4G < 400G DFZ (F1) was later dropped. The reason for the dismissal was given as: DPS Lab Closed Case Without Analysis.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department is located at 298 Rosemont St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
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.
Paris District Road Report for May 1, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 1, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
Beginning May 8t and extending thru May 12 there will be a daytime road closure of the northbound US 75 frontage road from its intersection with South Travis Street to Park Avenue, including the northbound US 75 Park Avenue exit. The closure will allow work crews to reconstruct the frontage road in advance preparation of detouring mainlane US 75 traffic at a future date. Traffic on northbound US 75 needing to exit at Park Avenue will be detoured on northbound US 75 mainlanes to the exit at Lamar/Houston and will use the dedicated u-turn to return south to Park Avenue.
Beginning on May 15 and extending thru May 19 there will be nighttime road closures of the southbound US 75 frontage road from its intersection with Park Avenue to South Travis Street, including the southbound US 75 FM 1417 exit. This daily closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. This closure will allow work crews to reconstruct the frontage road in advance preparation of detouring mainlane US 75 traffic at a future date. Traffic on southbound US 75 needing to exit at FM 1417 will be detoured onto the southbound US 75 mainlanes to Exit 55 and will use the dedicated u-turn to return north to FM 1417. Message boards and signs will be placed to guide motorists during this temporary closure.
The eastbound entrance ramp to US 82 at the US 75 intersection is closed to traffic. This ramp serves as the entrance ramp to eastbound US 82 at US 75. This closure is needed to complete the construction of the US 82 eastbound Frontage Road and new entrance ramp. Motorists are advised to use the eastbound frontage road and continue east through the Loy Lake intersection and use the eastbound entrance ramp from Loy Lake Road to gain access to US 82.
The eastbound US 82 exit ramp to US 75 is temporarily closed in order for crews to make the connection of the new exit ramp to US 82 and the frontage roads. Motorists traveling eastbound on US 82 are advised to use the FM 131 / Travis Street exit (Exit 641) and follow the eastbound frontage road to access US 75.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 are closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around these intersections.
Eastbound Lamar Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to eastbound Lamar Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/5LrCpdOA8OQ
Westbound Houston Street traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Washington Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to westbound Houston Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/7jCatnI3Oq4
These switches will allow crews to reconstruct the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Lamar and Houston Streets. The US 75 northbound frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the northbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
For southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. The West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route. Mainlane traffic has been switched to the new concrete section between Lamberth Street and SH 56.
Northbound FM 1417 at US 82 will be closed to through traffic starting May 12, weather permitting, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. May 13 so that crews can make the tie-in of the new FM 1417 pavement to the existing eastbound US 82 frontage road. During this period, northbound traffic on FM 1417 will shift onto the eastbound US 82 frontage road. Motorists wishing to continue northbound on FM 1417 will cross over the North Travis Street Bridge, make a left onto the westbound US 82 frontage road and then return to FM 1417. Detour signs will guide motorists through the detour route.
The annual seal coat contract to place a chip and seal treatment on the roadway begins in Grayson County the week of May 1. These roadways will receive a seal coat: FM 121 from US 377 to SH 289; SH 289 from FM 120 to SH 56; and SH 5 from US 75 to Redden Road. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 11, Grayson County: from FM 697 in Sherman to US 69 in Whitewright. Work on the pavement overlay project has begun. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers mill and then overlay the roadway with a hot-mix surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Park Road 20 in Eisenhower State Park, Grayson County. Watch for daytime lane closures within Eisenhower State Park as workers perform base repairs on the roadway and then overlay the roadway with a hot-mix surface. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 82, Grayson County: from the Cooke County line to FM 131 in Sherman. Watch for lane closures as workers replace the bridge railing and guardrail approaches at each bridge structure and install median barrier. During construction, the bridge location will be reduced to one lane while crews replace the bridge railing.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right-turn lanes.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 56 as crews work on the rehabilitation project to remove and replace the sidewalks and parking areas along the square. During construction, the front entrances to the buildings will be temporarily closed and customers are asked to enter from the rear entrances. Occasional road closures will be required with a detour route in place to guide motorists around the project. The detour route will guide traffic along Union Street, Thode Street, and Collinsville Street to get around the project.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for the replacement of the South Travis Street bridge over Post Oak Creek. During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane with traffic signals controlling traffic through the project, while the new bridge is built in phases.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: south of Whitesboro at the railroad underpass near US 377. Watch for lane closures with signals controlling traffic while crews work to upgrade the bridge railing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete sections. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately four miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections, with flaggers present to control traffic. Work on FM 121 at the FS 121 intersection (formerly Scharff Road intersection) is ongoing as crews work to widen the pavement to add turn lanes. Motorists on FM 121 should expect lane shifts while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
FM 121, Grayson County: from US 377 to SH 289. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hot-mix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 289, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 120. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and then blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 902, Grayson County: at the Wall Street intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs and pavement leveling. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
The annual seal coat contract to place a chip and seal treatment on the roadway begins in Fannin County the week of May 1. The following roadways will receive a seal coat: US 69 from the Grayson County line to the Hunt County line, and FM 409 from FM 2029 to FM 100. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 100, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 78, Fannin County: at the Bois d’Arc creek bridge south of FM 1629. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform bridge maintenance work on the bridge. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
CR 1320, Fannin County: at the Caney Creek Bridge is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches.
FM 271, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for traffic shifts and traffic-signal-controlled lane closures as workers build the bridge approaches for the new SH 34 roadway at the future Lake Ralph Hall.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
US 69, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to FM 981. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 272, Fannin County: from US 69 to the Hunt County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
I-30, Hopkins County: from Hunt County Line to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews perform concrete pavement repair.
SH 19, Hopkins County: from Loop 301 to FM 1537. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews performing surfacing operations.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews resurface the roadway and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the north loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures and perform bridge maintenance.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from US 271 North going west to FM 79. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, crossing closures and merging traffic while crews place a bonded concrete surface and perform asphalt paving operations.
Loop 286 / US 271 South Interchange, Lamar County: from Dawn Drive going south to the North Loop 286 turn around. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and perform bridge maintenance.
Loop 286 at BU 271 (Clarksville Street), Lamar County: Exit ramp from southbound Loop 286 onto BU 271. Watch for temporary exit ramp closure while crews make repairs to adjacent metal beam guard fence.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk
US 82, Lamar County: at the FM 1502 intersection. Watch for temporary lane closures, and traffic and lane shifts as crews widen the roadway to install a left-turn lane and improve drainage structures.
Cedar / Church Street (Clarksville, Texas), Red River County: at the intersection of Cedar and Church Street in Clarksville, Texas. Watch for road closure while crews remove and replace the existing bridge.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SP 302: Hunt County (From SH 34 to FM 499, from 499 to I-30, from US 69 to SH 34, from O’Neal Street to US 69). The contractor has begun setting work zone signs and barricades. Milling and paving operations have begun. The contractor is on SP 302 and working towards downtown Greenville. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2649, Hunt County (From I-30 to FM 1567): Contractors have set barricades and work zone traffic signs. The contractor has begun placing driveway safety ends and concrete pipe. Cross culvert work, driveways and safety end treatments are being placed along with subgrade widening. Reworking the roadway base material has begun. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 2946 Rains County (FM 515 to FM 2795): The contractor has placed barricades and project signs. ROW preparation work is underway. Culvert placement and driveways, safety end treatments and driveway pipe will be scheduled soon. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project, Hunt County. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 and CR 2132 bridge. The contractor has begun work on CR 1031 by performing ROW preparation work and placing a detour. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
IH 30, Hunt County: Interchange Improvements: The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor is continuing to mill and inlay on the right shoulder of the westbound lanes of I-30 and is installing RFDs on the project. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor was able to open west- and eastbound lanes of the SH 276 Bypass. The contractor plans to begin removal of parts of old Business 276. Interim striping and sign placement will begin on SH 276. Flex base work will begin on the tie-ins of the bypass and Business SH 276. Please be aware of lane closures and changes to current traffic configuration, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor has installed signal poles and signal lights at SH 34, and FM 1570 and SH 66 intersections. Message signs warning the traveling public of changes to intersection will be posted soon to allow travelers ample notice of the stop signal at intersection of SH 34 at FM 1903, SH 34 at FM 1570, and SH 66 at FM 1570. Signals will go to flashing red on Tuesday, May 2. Some sodding work will begin soon.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Rains County crews will be working seal prep patching on FM 2101, and various bridge and culvert maintenance projects throughout the county. Hunt County crews are addressing potholes on SH 34 and performing overlay operations on FM 1564. Both county crews are addressing potholes and roadway complaints. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Baseball Ends Season with Senior Night Friday
Wildcats baseball looks to end their season with a bang on Friday, Apr. 28.
Sulphur Springs hosts Pittsburg Friday for their final game in the 2023 spring season.
Festivities are set to begin prior to the 7 P.M. tee-off.
Most recently on Tuesday, Coach Jerrod Hammock and his squad hosted North Lamar for their first in two straight games at home.
Wildcats baseball ended up falling on Tuesday, Apr. 25, 10-2.
The visiting Panthers on Tuesday came out of the gate swinging, reeling off three straight singles with two outs in their first at-bat to take an early 1-0 lead.
Another big inning came in the third when North Lamar, again with two outs but with two runners on, used an error committed by the Wildcats to their advantage, as well as another single and walk, to break open the flood gates for a huge 5-0 lead after 2.5 innings.
The sixth saw the Panthers put up five more on the Wildcats en route to a big 10-2 win over Sulphur Springs.
Coach Hammock’s squad struggled to make contact with North Lamar’s pitcher. Through three at-bats, the Wildcats went three-up, three-down in three straight innings as the Panthers stormed ahead.
Sulphur Springs did make some hits in the seventh, with the game already out of reach, as a leadoff single from Kaden Mitchell, followed shortly thereafter with another one from Kody Barclay, and the Wildcats found themselves in prime scoring position. Before Grayson Hardy struck out in the seventh, Matt Mitchell made the easy trip from 3rd base thanks to a wild pitch from North Lamar to put Sulphur Springs on the board.
Two straight walks followed Hardy’s strikeout, and the Wildcats got themselves on the board again thanks to another wild throw, getting Barclay home for the second and final run for Sulphur Springs in a 10-2 loss at home.
Kaden Mitchell picked up the loss pitching, but had a decent outing all things considered. In his three inning start, he allowed six hits and five runs, but only one of which was earned. He walked three and struck out four on Tuesday.
Coming in to relieve Mitchell was Corbin Argenbright and Barclay. The two pitchers closing the game for Coach Hammock’s squad pitched a combined four innings.
Tuesday’s loss at Wildcat Park drops the team’s season record to 6-17 (2-12 district).
Next up, they end their season on Friday, Apr. 28 with Senior Night as Pittsburg comes to town.
Festivities are set to begin Friday in Sulphur Springs 15 minutes prior to the 7 P.M. tee-off.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar May 1-5, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of May 1-5, 2023 includes:
MONDAY, May 1 – Corn Dogs, Green Beans, and Chips
TUESDAY, May 2 – Cheesy Pasta Bake, Yellow Summer Squash and Garlic Toast/Roll
WEDNESDAY, May 3 – TaterTot Casserole, Broccoli and Corn
THURSDAY, May 4 – Ham & Potato Casserole, Stewed Squash and Cucumber Salad
FRIDAY, May 5 – Mexican Chicken Spaghetti, Guacamole and Chips
Sulphur Springs Police Department Looking For New Hires
April 28, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police Department has announced that they are willing to pay for school for any who wish to join the force. Those who currently hold a TCOLE peace officer license may apply as well, however those who do not have a license will be sent to school by the department.
The minimum qualifications to apply are:
- Must be 21 years old
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an honorable discharge from the military (if applicable)
- Must never have been convicted of a Class A Misdemeanor or above
- Not been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor within the last 10 years
- Must have a GED or high school diploma
- Must pass drug screen
- Must complete a physical agility assessment
- Must complete comprehensive medical and psychological screenings
Applications can be picked up at the Police Department or Water Department at 125 South Davis St. If you have any questions, please call 903-885-7602 or email [email protected]
Rich in Jail After Drugs and Fraudulent IDs Found
April 28, 2023 – RICH, LESLIE THEODORE was arrested this week after a traffic stop. A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy saw 47 year-old Rich driving a Tahoe on Highway 154 S. He observed a violation and initiated a traffic stop. The deputy asked Rich to exit the vehicle so he could point out the violation, and to talk further with Rich.
When questioned about what he was doing and if he had a criminal past, Rich stated he had traveled south of Sulphur Springs to shop at a dollar type store. Rich was deceptive about his criminal past. Rich also had glassy red eyes.
When asked for permission to search the vehicle, Rich refused. The deputy called for a K-9 unit to assist. “Chiv” alerted positive on Rich’s vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. That search yielded:
- 2 fake military ID’s with names, dates of birth, social security numbers and Rich’s photo on them
- A debit card with someone else’s name on it
- A check that was not Rich’s and was not made out to Rich. That check had a name and social security number written on it matching one of the fake ID’s
- A stash of methamphetamine
Rich declared no knowledge of the ID’s, debit card and check. Rich declared no knowledge of the meth.
Rich was arrested and placed in a patrol car. Per his request, a female friend traveled to the scene and took possession of the vehicle. Rich was transported to the Hopkins County Jail without incident.
Rich is charged with
1 481.115(D) POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G
1 32.51(C)(1) FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # OF ITEMS <5
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.
April Is National Volunteer Month – Hopkins County Master Gardeners Announce Plant Swap
Second Row (Let to Right): Brenda Payne, Jon Dalzell, Ronnie Wilson, Phyllis Kitten, Gere Camper, Pam Jorgenson and Dawn Wilburn.
Volunteers are an ESSENTIAL component of our Extension Office and we love them!. The Hopkins County Master Gardeners conduct demonstration programs, trainings, public events and even make school educational opportunities possible.
Please join our Hopkins County Master Gardeners on their yearly Plant Swap at the Bright Star Veterinary Clinic Parking lot (744 Gilmer street in Sulphur Springs) May 6, 2023 9:00 To Noon for an opportunity to meet them and take home a home raised plant!
