Longview Police Searching For 63-year-old Missing Man
April 20, 2023– Authorities are asking for help finding a man that was reported missing from Longview.
The Longview Police Department said that 63-year-old Mark Horner was last seen leaving his home on the south side of Longview Tuesday morning, driving a black 2018 Nissan Rogue displaying Texas license plate RFJ2817.
Horner is described as weighing 300 pounds and standing 6′ tall with brown hair, a gray beard and walking with a cane. He was last seen wearing an unknown color button-up shirt with a tie, slacks and glasses.
Anyone with information about Horner’s whereabouts is asked to contact LPD at 903-237-1170
Lexi McCoy, Lausen Ost Named SSHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Lexi McCoy and Lausen Ost were honored Tuesday morning as the top students at Sulphur Springs High School.
Lexi McCoy achieved the honor of valedictorian with a 4.4773 grade point average. McCoy has achieved many academic UIL honors while attending SSHS. She competed in the most events in the entire school, and was recognized as an academics medalist. McCoy was state runner-up in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition.
Being a member of the varsity volleyball team this past fall beginning her senior year, the valedictorian was named Academic All-State. She is a member of Key Club. As well as being the Secretary of National Honor Society, McCoy is a National Merit Commended Scholar and was recognized by the National Recognition Program.
McCoy plans to attend the University of Alabama, where she’s been admitted to the Honor’s College. Alabama offered the graduate a full-ride scholarship based on her ACT score. Taking biology her freshman year, the valedictorian said cell genetics fascinated her. That, and her final two years learning under Kaley Williams who the senior thanked for fostering a great learning environment that solidified her intention to to major in biology, to potentially pursue research in plant & nutritional sciences. The valedictorian’s goal is to make better and healthier food for the world. McCoy’s parents are JD and Jennifer Carter.
Lausen Ost earned the second ranking in his class with a 4.4619 grade point average.
The salutatorian considers among his honors competing in UIL journalism and Current Events. Last year saw the then-junior be named state champion in the Latino Essay competition. Ost is National Honors Society President, as well as being a member of National Technical Honor Society.
His musical achievements include being a varsity choir member at SSHS, on top of that competing well enough to make the 2023 TMEA All-State Mixed Choir, the highest achievement possible for a choir singer at the high school level. Ost said the experience was very memorable and one he will not soon forget.
After graduating SSHS, he plans to attend Texas A&M University in College Station. He plans to study civil engineering and join the Singing Cadets at the university.
Ost is the son of Loren and Christine Ost.
Failure to Signal Leads to Felony Drug Arrest
April 19, 2023 – North Richland Hills, TX resident MICHAEL WAYNE PEHL was arrested this week after an Interstate 30 traffic stop. Pehl, age 17, was stopped by a Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy after he failed to signal a lane change.
Pehl, who lists himself as unemployed, exhibited nervous and evasive behavior during the traffic stop. Pehl refused to allow his white Mercedes to be searched. A K-9 unit was called to the scene. A positive hit from the K-9 prompted a probable cause search.
Around a dozen blue pills, later tested and revealed to contain oxycodone, were found. Ten ‘chocolate bars’ were also located. The bars were labeled as containing 4 grams of psilocybin each. Additionally, drug paraphernalia related to THC abuse was located in the vehicle.
Pehl was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. His Mercedes was impounded.
He faces two felony charges.
- POSS CS PG 2 >= 4G < 400G
- POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G
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.
SSISD 27 Resignations, 7 New Personnel, and 9 Personnel Changes
April 19, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees met Monday April 10th. During their regular monthly meeting several personnel changes were announced. A total 27 employees resigned from the district, 7 new employees have been hired on and a total of 9 employees have had their positions changed.
Resignations:
- Robinson, Lisa – Assistant Superintendent, Administration
- Lamb, Michael – Superintendent, Administration
- Ibanez, Cassie – SPED Aide, Bowie
- Shearer, Stacie – Academic Specialist, Bush Primary
- Loera, Carmela – HS 4 Teacher, Douglass
- Mendez, Maria B – Headstart Aide, Douglass
- Combs, Kimber – Title 1 Aide, Johnson Primary
- Fierst, Erika – Grade 1 Math, Johnson Primary
- Martin, Jady – Grade 2 Math/Science, Johnson Primary
- Moore, Gracie – Grade 1 Math, Johnson Primary
- Nix, Lori – Grade 3 ELAR, Johnson Primary
- Rollins, Alesia – Music Teacher, Johnson Primary
- Wiggins, Megan – Grade 4 ELAR/SS, SS Elementary
- Figueroa, Itzel – Counselor, Travis Primary
- Adams, Vallesha – Grade 6 Math, Middle School
- Findley, Justin – Police Officer, Middle School
- Foshee, Sandra – Educational Aide, Middle School
- Garmon, Kylie – ELAR SPED Teacher, Middle School
- Griffith, Carrah – Educational Aide, Middle School
- Gutierrez, Nancy – Educational Aide, Middle School
- Rozell, Cody – Teacher/Coach, Middle School
- Stevens, Alison – Art Teacher, Middle School
- Gebel, Lou – CTE Auto Teacher, High School
- Mayo, Beverly – Nurse, High School
- Ladd, Jamie – Counselor, High School
- Moss, Elizabeth – English Teacher, High School
- Shelby, Stephen – Ag Structures Teacher, High School
New Personnel:
- Meisetschlaeger, Stacy English High School replacing Carla Baxley
- Hill, Kassidi SPED Self-Contained Bush Primary replacing Leah Gore
- Hartsell Wade, Christi Academic Specialist SS Elementary replacing Sasha Posey
- Lenius, Brynna Grade 4 ELAR/SSSS Elementary replacing Lauren Price
- Shipley, Ellen Grade 4 ELARSS Elementary replacing Megan Wiggins
- Barrios, Saylor ELAR Middle School replacing Jill Crumo
Evans, Madalyn Art Middle School replacing Alison Stevens
Personnel Changes:
- Ditto, Sean, former position SPED Teacher/SSMS, new position Teacher/Austin, replacing Tamyla Hasbrouck
- Wright, Kathy, former position Testing Coordinator/SSHS, new position CTE Director/SSHS, replacing Jenny Arledge
- DeWitte, Marieke, former position Title 1 Aide/SSES, new position Math Intervention/SSES, replacing Melina Rivera Wilks
- Geeslin, Laura, former position SPED Aide/RJP, new position SPED Aide/Douglass, Position moved to Douglass
- Harris, Tissha, former position Grade 5 ELAR/SSES, new position Music/RJP, replacing Alesia Rollins
- McKinney, Hayley, former position Grade 5 ELAR/SSES, new position Grade 3 ELAR/RJP, replacing Lori Nix
- Daniel, Kendra, former position VI / Special Programs, new position VI / Special Programs, changing to full time
- Crump, Jill, former position ELAR/Middle School, new position English/High School, through attrition
- Thompson, Holly, former position Reading Spec/Johnson, new position English/High School, replacing Liz Moss
PJC Women’s Basketball holding mini-clinics
Paris Junior College Women’s Basketball is planning a series of mini-clinics in the Hunt Center April 28 through April 30. One session is for those aged five to 10 and Grades 6-12 for the other three. All clinics will be held in the Hunt Center. “Last year’s clinic was amazing,” said PJC Women’s Basketball Coach Brittany Christian. “Don’t miss out this on this one.”
Friday evening, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is the Youth Immersion Clinic for those aged five to 10, covering drills, fundamental skills and concepts, and games and entertainment.
Two clinics for grades six through 12 will be held on Saturday. The Point Guard Clinic, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will cover ball handling, decision-making, and game management. The Shooting/Iso Scoring Clinic, 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m., covers ball screen reads, attacking closeouts and match ups, and footwork and mechanics.
Sunday’s Plyometrics/Speed/Agility Clinic for grades six through 12 teaches explosion, footwork/reaction time, and change of speed/direction. The sessions are $40 each with available multi-session/multi-child discounts. For additional information, contact Coach Christian at [email protected] or 903-782-0207.
To sign up for the clinics, visit the PJCWomensBasketballClinic, download and fill out the form, and return it to PJC Women’s Basketball, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460.
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.
Suspicious Person Complaint Yields Arrest on Warrant
April 19, 2023 – Winnsboro resident CHRISTOPHER, SETH was arrested this week on a Tarrant County warrant.
A call about a suspicious person ‘checking mailboxes’ on FM 3019 near Highway 11 was made around 11AM. When Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies responded, they found a man matching the description of the suspicious person walking north on FM 3019. A records check showed CHRISTOPHER, SETH, age 34, to have an outstanding warrant for assault.
CHRISTOPHER, SETH was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident.
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.
Pair Back in Hopkins County to Face Felony Charges
April 19, 2023 – JOHNSON, DENZEL JAMAINE, age 30, and JEFFERSON, JACK ANDERSON, age 27, are back in Hopkins County to face multiple felony charges this week. The pair was serving time in Dallas County Jail.
JOHNSON, DENZEL JAMAINE
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office transported both individuals to the Hopkins County Jail without incident. They both face identical charges:
- ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
- THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K
Johnson and Jefferson were arraigned in 2019. The date of their offences is 09/12/2018.
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.
Henson Back in Hopkins County Jail
April 19, 2023 – William Allen Henson, age 61, has returned to Hopkins County Jail this week. Henson, a self-employed resident of Winnsboro, TX, faces a controlled drug charge. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s office transported him from Wood County Jail where he was serving time for attempting to falsify a probation required drug test. He was found attempting to use a “FALSE DRUG TEST FALSIFICATION DEVICE”. His current bail is set at $150,000.
This is not the first time Henson has been in Hopkins County Jail.
In 2018, Henson was arrested for burglary and possession of a controlled substance. See that story here.
In 2017, Henson was charged with possession of a controlled substance, his bond at the time was set at $50,000. 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.
Health Care Night Out
April 19, 2023- Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will be hosting Health Care Night Out, Tuesday May 9th from 5-8pm. Located at the Venue at Two Nineteen 219 Main St. there will be Food, Drinks, and door prizes available during this event.
The Health Care Night Out is open to current CHRISTUS associates, job seekers and students enrolled in a health care program. This come and go event is a terrific opportunity to meet CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital and Clinic leaders and the talent acquisition team to learn about any current openings in a fun environment.
To reserve a spot scan the QR code below or visit HealthCareNightOutSignup.
Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament
April 18, 2023- Diane Wilson, one of the founders of the Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament, called into KSST for a interview to discuss the Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament. Mrs. Wilson told KSST about the foundation of the annual bass tournament and how it was a way to honor her late son who loved to fish.
This year will be the 6th annual Tournament to be held at Lake Fork, Quitman. This year is the first year that the tournament is Skeeter boats sanctioned, allowing those with Skeeter boats to take part with said boat. Last years tournament saw over 50 boats on the water with just over 100 fishermen competing, this year Mrs. Wilson expects the number to grow even more than last years.
To sign up for the tournament visit: JakeCWilsonMemorialTournamentSignUp. The tournament will be held Saturday April 22. First place prize is $2000 with second place being $1000 and third set at $700. Places 4th through 10th will also receive cash prizes ranging from $500 to $150. The reward for Big Bass catch will receive $500. Other prizes will be available form the raffle such as wood works donated by the Mexican Children’s Refuge.
Team boats will need to pay a $160 registration fee to participate. A free children’s fishing event (shoreline only) will also be held from 10 am to noon.
Mrs. Wilson also explained that every year money is donated to Sky Ranch, Sky Ranch will then use the money to help people go to their summer camp. Additionally, money will also be sent to high school fishing teams to help purchase equipment and to support them.
Mrs. Wilson further explained that proceeds benefit scholarships for area Senior high school student members of school fishing teams, and to various Christian organizations for children.
To learn more about the Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament visit: www.jakecwilson.com or call Diane Wilson at (972)-567-5215
Mrs. Diane also wishes to give all the sponsors of the event a heart felt thank you for being a part of the event.
The Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament was organized to celebrate the life and legacy of Jake Charles Wilson. Jake passed from this life to the next on August 30th, 2017. He loved the Lord and cherished his children. Jake had a passion for fishing, hunting and singing. He served the Lord with all his heart. In his 34 short years he served as a Children’s Pastor, worked in the Prison Ministry, and led Praise and worship on Sundays. Jake was well respected in the Gas Pipeline Industry, making many friends he came to consider family. We thank the Lord for the relationship we had with Jake and the lasting impact he made in our lives. Until we are reunited in Heaven let us lift others up and choose to speak words of life daily!
