Fouse Seeks Republican Nomination for Commissioner Precinct 1
Ray Fouse announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Hopkins County Precinct 1 in the Republican Primary Election. He was raised and grew up in the dairy business in Hopkins County. His family was involved in the dairy industry for 34 years until 2009. He currently operates a custom hay baling business and raises beef cattle. His wife is Melissa Darden Fouse and they have been married 27 years. They are lifelong residents of Hopkins County. Melissa is a teacher for Sulphur Springs Independent School District. They have two grown children. They reside at County Road 1195 in the Arbala Community. They attend Seymore Church of Christ. He currently serves on the Arbala Cemetery Board of Directors. In the past, Fouse has been involved in the Young Farmers Association and Northeast Texas Livestock Association (NETLA) Market Show.
Fouse stated “My past experience in maintaining and operating heavy equipment and baling hay for my customers has given me insight to the county roads in Precinct 1. I would like to continue to build a better future for our County. I believe in the continued growth of Precinct 1 and Hopkins County. I encourage growth in business in the city as well as the County. I am conservative in my views. If elected I will be ready to fully devote my time to this office and the people of Hopkins County.”
Fire at Waste Water Treatment Plant Raises Sludge Question
Fortunately the city of Sulphur Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant was not damaged by a fire reported at that location on Labor Day just after 1 p.m. According to City Manager Marc Maxwell, the fire occurred in equipment of a company that has a contract with the city to process city sludge from the plant. Maxwell said the city would be impacted because now they have to figure out what to do with their sludge. He said if the equipment problem can be repaired in a couple of week, the city could stockpile sludge. If the problem goes on longer than that, Maxwell said the sludge could be carried to a landfill like they once did.
SSHS 2015 Homecoming Court Announced
Nine Sulphur Springs High School girls have been selected for this year’s Homecoming Court. A Homecoming Queen and two Princesses will be named just prior to the Whitehouse football game on Friday. The Homecoming Court includes Autumn Adams, Tamiyah Spigner, Molly Johnston, Sidney Dietze, Jonna Higgenbotham, Lexi Moore, Tia Berry, Taliana Bell and Hannah Van Vleet.
The nine candidates spoke with KSST News Tuesday. All nine are active in a variety of extra-curricular activities including sports, clubs, academic, and social organizations.
Local Man Points Gun at Mother, Cousin During Disturbance
A 20-year old Sulphur Springs man was arrested by police Monday at around 10:40 p.m. for allegedly pointing a gun at his mother and cousin during a disturbance at a residence in the 500 block of Locust. Justen Blake Saffel was formally charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon before Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings who set bond on Saffel at $50,000.
Trafficking Trial Postponed Until October
A jury trial in 8th Judicial District Court scheduled to begin Tuesday morning, September 8, has been postponed until October. The jury was dismissed and a new jury will be picked to the October trial of 51-year old Franklin Coy Kuhl, Jr. charged with trafficking a child for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct. Kuhl has been held without bond in Hopkins County Jail since May 29th of this year.
District Attorney Will Ramsey said the trial has been postponed due to new evidence available to his office.
Bond Set for Aggravated Assualt with a Deadly Weapon Arrest
Wednesday morning, Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer set bond at $75,000 for 33-year old Miranda Marie Bazaldua of Sulphur Springs. Bazaldua was arrested Sunday night just after 10:30 p.m. after she reportedly threatened her mother with a knife. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Wade Sheets and Deputy Shea Shaw were sent to investigate a case of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. When they arrived, a woman said her boyfriend had assaulted her. He denied it and others present agreed with him. The woman finally admitted she had argued with her mother, had threatened her with a knife and had stabbed the knife into a wall several times.
Mexican Rodeo!
Local businessman Oscar Aguilar keeps a lot of irons in the fire, and his love of rodeo is one of them!
Oscar Aguilar announces fundraiser rodeo
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming Set
The North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in the school cafeteria. All former students, former staff members, and their guests are encouraged to attend. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m., with Bingo and registration. At 5:30 a barbecue meal will be served, at a cost of $12.50 per person. Following the meal, there will be a short video presentation, honoring the Classes of 1965, 1975, and 1985.
1965: Angeletta Anderson, Floyd Benefield, Nell Baugh, Larry Brandenburgh, Barry Click, Ronny Glossup, Pasty Harris, Robert (Bobby) Joslin, Mary Martin, Reba Minty, Brenda O’Shield, Loretta Parker, Ronny Smiddy, Edna Smith, Joyce Weir, Stephen Wilburn, Randy Wright.
1975: Peggy Brandenburgh, Stevie Ferrell, Patricia Jetton, Huck McCormack, Charles Ray McQueen, Mary Helen Weir, Jan Vaughn, Roberta Wylie.
1985:Juan Contreras, Lisa Dixon, Jackey Ferrell, Kelly Hailey, Shelia Lawson, Debra McPherson, Mike Orr, Karen Petrea, Ron Smiddy, Mark Speed, Diana Wilburn, Lori Woodard, Brian Wright, Ryan Wright.
The band, Monday Night Jam, featuring some former North Hopkins students, will provide entertainment. We would like to get the word out to as many former students, as possible, especially the students in the honored classes. We realize that a few of the students are deceased and we encourage family members to come in honor of their loved ones. If you have contact information for any alumni, please let them know about the homecoming.
County Fire Units Respond to Cumby Fire
Several Hopkins County fire units responded to a report of a structure fire Saturday at 12:35 p.m. It was reported on County Road 1126 in the Cumby area. First fire unit on the scene reported a travel trailer was fully involved with fire. A fire unit from the Central County fire station was joined by trucks from Miller Grove, Cumby and Peerless. Firefighters reportedly put the fire out quickly. There were no injuries reported.
“Updated” Bond Set for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest
Wednesday morning, Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer set bond at $75,000 for 33-year old Miranda Marie Bazaldua of Sulphur Springs. Bazaldua was arrested Sunday night just after 10:30 p.m. after she reportedly threatened her mother with a knife. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Wade Sheets and Deputy Shea Shaw were sent to investigate a case of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. When they arrived, a woman said her boyfriend had assaulted her. He denied it and others present agreed with him. The woman finally admitted she had argued with her mother, had threatened her with a knife and had stabbed the knife into a wall several times.
