Don’t Become a Statistic; Lock Your Auto
The hot summer months seem to bring out the auto burglars in Sulphur Springs. Police Department Patrol Captain Jason Ricketson doesn’t want you to become a statistic this summer.
Ricketson said auto burglaries were occurring at a rate of two per week. The primary reason for the burglary is that people are leaving their cars unlocked with valuables in plain view for thieves to see. He advises that one remove valuables such as GPS, bags, and cell phones especially at night. Breaking windows in autos often draws attention to the event. Ricketson says be sure to lock your auto.
Irving Receives TASCO Scholarship
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon tells us that graduating Lady Cat soccer player Kinzi Irving has been awarded a Texas Association of Soccer Coaches or TASCO Scholarship. This scholarship is for Region II, which encompasses most of the Metroplex and East Texas. Kinzi Irving is one of eight graduating seniors statewide to be recognized for her hard work and excellence in the classroom. Kinzi also excelled on the soccer pitch for the Lady Cats. She was a three year starter and was named a team co-MVP this year.
“Updated” Following Every Lead; Attempts to Locate Senior Continues
Thursday morning at 11 a.m. July 16, Hopkins County Chief Investigator Lewis Tatum relied “No” when asked by KSST News if 79-year old Lee Jones had been found. Rumors spread Wednesday that Lee Jones has been found that morning. That rumor continues to be false according Tatum. The search continues.
After Jones was reported missing from his County Road 1180 home Saturday afternoon in Hopkins County, lawmen requested the public’s help Sunday in locating the man who has diabetes and dementia. The public has been doing their best to help out and search team members are checking out reported sightings. Tuesday morning Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum was in Commerce to check out a possible sighting near the Wal-Mart there. One caller reported they saw a person on two occasions in the Brashear area they thought might have been Jones. They said they saw the same man on Saturday and again Monday. Monday evening someone thought they saw the man in front of Brookshire’s in Sulphur Springs. Lawmen have also utilized Texas Department of Criminal Justice dogs and a DPS dive team in an attempt to locate the missing man.
I-30 And Broadway Construction Continues!
Construction workers are painting more lines on Broadway and are continuing the sidewalk work. Traffic delays may occur again today, especially during lunch hours.
For more updates about Construction and traffic delays stay tuned in to KSSTradio.com
Story and Photos by Molly Clegg, HS Intern
Rusk County Clerk Resigns Over Gay Marriage Ruling
by Liz Crampton, The Texas Tribune – July 13, 2015
Rusk Co, TX
The Rusk County Commissioners Court on Monday formally accepted the resignation of County Clerk Joyce Lewis-Kugle, apparently the first Texas elected official to quit office rather than abide by the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage.
“Before taking office, I was required to take an oath to uphold the laws of this State and the United States,” Lewis-Kugle, elected in 2006, wrote in her resignation letter to County Judge Joel Hale last week. “Due to the recent decision by the Supreme Court, the laws I swore to have now changed.”
Trudy McGill, who served as Lewis-Kugle’s chief deputy, was sworn in Monday to replace her, and has the option of running for election in March.
Hale declined to offer more details about the resignation, but he praised Lewis-Kugle for her work during a 10-year tenure.
“She is somebody that I respect and did a great job in the County Clerk’s office,” Hale said.
Lewis-Kugle could not be reached for comment.
After waiting to receive new forms from the State Registrar’s office following the Supreme Court decision, the county is now ready to issue licenses to same-sex couples, although an employee in the clerk’s office said Monday that no one had applied for one yet.
This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at http://www.texastribune.org/2015/07/13/rusk-county-clerk-steps-down/.
La Victoria Carnicera Mercado Opening Delay!
La Victoria Carnicera Mercado had a small delay and was not able to open Monday morning! The new open date will be Wednesday, July 15th!
Everyone come to this fantastic Mexican market and get your fresh produce, and freshly baked tortillas! Also come and enjoy the small indoor Taqueria.
You’ll be glad you did!
Story and Photos by Molly Clegg, HS Intern
Telemedicine Enables Endocrinologist at Multispeciality Clinic
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Dr. Kavita Juneja is an endocrinologist who will be providing services for Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Juneja will be doing most of her work by means of telemedicine. She will be a part of a new Multispecialty Clinic of Sulphur Springs located at 107 Medical Circle. Dr. Juneja lives in Austin but will be available in Sulphur Springs Monday morning and Tuesday morning each week.
Diabetes, which is high in this area, creates the need for an endocrinologist as does thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, low testosterone, and adrenal issues.
Multispecialty Clinic Will Provide Neurological Services
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital’s new Multispecialty Clinic of Sulphur Springs, which opens Tuesday at 107 Medical Circle, will feature pulmonary, neurology, endocrine and allergy services. Included will be the hospital’s new neurologist Dr. Vikas Pandey. Dr. Pandey says he really likes the community and expects this to be a great place to practice. He feels that now that he is here, people will not have to travel for neurological services.
Dr. Pandey studied in Chicago and did his internship in Florida. When he graduated med school, he wanted to go to an area that lacked his specialty. He find Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Memorial Hospital to be a good fit.
Neurology is the science of the brain, nervous system, and the spinal cord. His specialty is in stroke neurology and is capable of treating any neurological conditions.
Multispecialty Clinic Features Four New Services
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital’s new Multispecialty Clinic of Sulphur Springs, which opens Tuesday at 107 Medical Circle, will feature pulmonary, neurology, endocrine and allergy services. Included will be the hospital’s new neurologist Dr. Vikas Pandey.
Dr. Chris Gallagher, Chief Medical Officer at HCMH, says the telemedicine will provide medical treatment using digital technology. Charts, records, and all imaging from Memorial clinics are available in an electronic format that enables high quality medical services even from distance. This will assist patients in the local area by limiting travel to urban areas for treatment. Telemedicine also enables a wider variety of specialties to the local area.
Not So Fast; Don’t Forget to Pay
A 40-year old Wills Point man, Walter Coy Hollingsworth, was arrested at 5:19 p.m. Saturday for failing to pay for more than $1,625 worth of merchandise in a cart at Wal-Mart. When the man saw Sulphur Springs Police Officer Eddie Moon, he fled on foot but he was quickly apprehended. Hollingsworth was charged with theft over $1,500 before Justice of the Peace B.J. Teer, who set bond for Hollingsworth at $15,000.
