SSISD Aide Jailed for Tampering With Evidence
April 20, 2023 – Anna-Marie Francis Moreland, age 35, was arrested at her residence this week. That arrest took place early in the morning. She faces a charge of Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence.
Moreland, who reports herself as an employee of the Sulphur Springs ISD, has been charged in connection to her husband’s recent arrest.
Mathew Earl Moreland, age 27, was arrested in Delta County on 03/24/2023. He faces two charges of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Burglary of a Habitation. Mathew Moreland, who reports himself as unemployed, is in Hopkins County Jail. His bond on these three charges total $100,000. Mathew also accumulated a Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence charge, but bond has not been set. Additional charges for the husband and wife team may coming, as the investigation continues.
This is not the first time Mathew Earl Moreland has been in jail. In late 2020, Mathew Earl Moreland was arrested in Hunt County Tx and charged with:
- EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH
- POSS CS PG 3 < 28G
- RECKLESS DRIVING
In early 2020, Mathew Earl Moreland was arrested in Delta County Tx and charged with Unauthorized Use of Vehicle – Enhanced.
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.
Unmanned SpaceX Starship Explodes Over Gulf Of Mexico After Texas Liftoff
April 20, 2023- SpaceX experienced an unfortunate sight as one of their starships blew up mid-flight having launched from Brownsville South Texas, Thursday morning. After roughly four minutes of flight passed before the starship came tumbling down falling apart before finally blowing apart.
The upper-stage Starship vehicle apparently did not separate from the booster, and four minutes after liftoff, the automatic flight termination system destroyed the rocket, ending the flight in a fireball.
Though the malfunction came at the cost of a rocket, SpaceX claims it has gathered new valuable data from the rockets failure to use in hopes of preventing such a occurrence again. However, the launch pad for the rocket remained undamaged, a risk SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had said was his greatest worry.
Luckily the rocket was a unmanned flight test and no one was harmed during the explosion.
Currently it is unclear when the company will attempt a flight again. On Twitter, Elon Musk said the company “learned a lot for next test launch in a few months.”
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 bchristian@parisjc.edu 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.
