A&M-Commerce To Host Rural Mental Health Forum In Greenville
The Counseling Center and the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Commerce are partnering to host a free rural mental health forum at Fletcher Warren Civic Center in Greenville, Texas, on March 21.
Dr. Nick Patras, executive director of the Counseling Center and Student Health Services at A&M-Commerce, said the event will provide space for community members, city and county officials, law enforcement officials, K-12 school administrators, agency employees, and community organizers to discuss multiple issues regarding rural mental health.
“We will explore the intersection of mental health needs in rural Northeast Texas and opportunities for A&M-Commerce to leverage its resources to address those needs,” Patras said. “Our goal is to create a coalition of regional partners to identify challenges and seek solutions.”
Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome address at 9 a.m. The keynote address will begin at 9:15 a.m., where Taylor Toynes, chief executive officer for the non-profit group ForOakCliff.org, will highlight the power of community organization.
Following the keynote, attendees will hear from a panel of subject experts who will discuss mental health concerns in rural communities.
Attendees will then participate in tabletop discussions to identify mental health needs and service demands from their unique perspectives. Each table will include a diverse range of individuals representing various stakeholder groups.
The forum will conclude at 3:30 p.m., after participants establish an action list and form a coalition to address the top mental health challenges facing Northeast Texas.
The inaugural rural mental health forum planning committee includes Shirley Weddle, charter president and co-founder of the Suicide Prevention and Brain Health Rotary eClub; Dr. Tony Dickensheets with Soldiers’ Angels; Amy Burton with Red River Valley Veterans Memorial; along with A&M-Commerce personnel Patras; Dr. Elizabeth Wachira, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance; and Adam Metts, LPC-S, assistant director of training and supervision for the Counseling Center.
“As a regional center for mental health services and research, A&M-Commerce is committed to expanding its outreach to meet our community’s health needs,” said A&M-Commerce President Mark Rudin. “This forum will help us plan the path forward on this important journey.”
Learn more and register for the event at www.tamuc.edu/Rural-Mental-Health.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves Purchase Of New Equipment For The County
March 14, 2023- Commissioner’s Court was in session March 13 to discuss the approval of purchasing new equipment for the County. The items approved during the meeting are as follows:
- SKIDSTEER S SERIES For the Civic Center for $59,072.37
- New Holland B95D Backhoe for Precinct 4 for $106,000
- John Deere 6105 E Tractor w/ Tiger Side Boom for Precinct 3 for 159,736
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court had several bids for financing on select pieces of equipment, with the approved financing coming from City National Bank for a financing rate of 4.45%. The length of the financing was not given by Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook.
17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Receives Sponsorship
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation expresses a very warm thank you to Dr. Chris and Katie Gallagher and the Gallagher Family Foundation for their support of Hopkins County health care! The Gallagher Family Foundation is a $20,000 Tiaras and Tumbleweeds sponsor of the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. Tickets are available at https://LOLGala2023.givesmart.com
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 03-06-2023 – 03-12-2023
Arrests:
McKenzie, Robert, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-8-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 < 1G.
McNeil, Kenneth, 47 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-6-2023 for Possession of Marijuana < 2 Oz.
Patrick, John, 33 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-8-2023 for Driving While License Invalid, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G, and Tamper Fabricate Physical Evidence with intent to impair.
Richey, Christa, 30 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-9-2023 on Winnsboro Municipal court warrants for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2.
Davis, Bobby, 51 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-11-2023 on a Winnsboro Municipal court warrant for Operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 127 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 33 citations and 35 warnings during this reporting period.
Senior Center St. Patrick’s Shamrock Social
March 14, 2023- Join the Sulphur Springs Senior Center on Friday to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. The Shamrock Social is hosted by the members of the Hopkins County Marketing Association.
Snacks, games and prizes will all be available all throughout the event. Starting at 11am on Friday March 17 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center. Come on down to eat, drink and be Irish!
Located at 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release March 13, 2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 13, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
New Provider Accepting New Patients
We have a new Primary Care provider at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic!
We are excited to welcome Rebecca Couch, Nurse Practitioner, to our team of Primary Care providers. Rebecca is eager to treat new patients in the Sulphur Springs area. She is accepting new patients at 105 Medical Circle, (Medical Building 1). To schedule an appointment, please call 903.885.3181.
Interventional Pain Management
One of the most common reasons that adults seek medical care today is chronic pain. Pain can affect every aspect of your life, often limiting mobility, and affecting not just your physical health but also your emotional well-being.
Advancements in pain physiology research have led to an improved understanding of how to support the body’s ability to heal itself and new modalities to intervene with pain signals so that people can get back to living. Interventional pain medicine physicians take a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to treating all types of pain.
Many patients come to us suffering from back and neck pain, painful joint or muscle conditions and nerve pain in the arms and legs. Each patient goes through an evaluation and assessment that leads to a highly personalized level of care.
If you want help with your pain, call to set up an appointment with Interventional Pain Medicine physician Dr. Matthew Johnson, at the CHRISTUS Trinity Pain Management Clinic in Sulphur Springs at 903.885.1740.
Lights of Life Gala
We are looking forward to the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Lights of Life Gala, from dancing to last year’s band High Def, to delicious food from Festive Kitchen. Have you bought your tickets yet?
This year’s event will be on April 22, 2023 and will include live and silent auctions. You are sure to have a great time and all for a good cause.
All money raised in Hopkins County stays in Hopkins County. For tickets, please visit the Gala website: LOLGala2023.givesmart.com.
For more information, please contact the Foundation at [email protected] or 903.438.4799.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 02-27-2023 – 3-5-2023
Arrests:
Holden, Elsea, 26 years of age, of Fallbrook, CA, was arrested on 2-27-2023 on two Camp
County Warrants for Burglary of a Vehicle and Debit/Credit Card Abuse.
Hass, Kenny, 54 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-2-2023 on 9 Winnsboro
Municipal Court Warrants.
East, Debrah, 36 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-2-2023 for Driving While
License Invalid with Previous Convictions.
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 113 calls for service
duringthis reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 13 citations and 40 warnings during
this reporting period.
Fox Retires, New Interim Civic Center Manager Named
March 13, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court commemorates Lonnie Fox for his work as the Sulphur Springs Civic Center manager by awarding him a plaque for his service to the community. Lonnie will be retiring after four years as the manager of the Civic Center.
The new interim manager will be Alina Sanders, who previously was the assistant manager, giving Alina a advantage on her future tasks as manager. Sanders and Fox were hired around the same time four years ago to the Civic Center, sharing management responsibilities. Alina also expressed her excitement for the new position and her excitement to continue working with all her coworkers to help keep the Civic Center running in its best shape ever. Alina expressed her gratitude to the Commissioners Court as well as the Civic Center Board Of Directors for allowing her to further her work within the Civic Center.
Alina also announced a few of the upcoming events for the Civic Center. These events are:
- East Texas DIY Wedding Expo March 18 from 10 pm to 5pm
- Horseman’s Association of Texoma Horse Show March 18
- Region 4 Rodeo – March 24-26
- Red River Welsh Ponies – March 31-April 2
- Hunt County Horseman’s Association – April 7-8
Hopkins County Records – March 10 2023
Land deed transactions
- Joseph H Sims and Victoria A Sims to Bryson C Sims; tract in the John Binton survey
- Lonnie Eugene Chambly to Surendra Kongurootu and Kiran Kumar Mandadapu; tract in the Ira Stephenson survey
- Lawrence R Chambly and Lonnie Eugene Chambly to Surendra Kongurootu and Kiran Kumar Mandadapu; tract in the Ira Stephenson survey
- Juanita Jane Culpepper to Joshua Caleb Melton; tract in the Seth Sheldon survey
- B G Davison and Nancy Davison to Randy Davison; tract in the Henry A Reel survey
- David Wyly to Rickey Adams and Mary lee Stonaker; tract in the Mucculloch survey
- Ted Hayes, Tracy Lewis Hayes and Timothy Garland Hayes to 1912 Holdings LLC; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Richard Waldrep to Thanh Hoa Le and Phe M Tran; tract in the John S Bowen survey
- Harriett Fletcher , Ralph E Small JR and Sandra F Small to Mortgage Wintrust; tract M A Bowlin
- Brian P Foley and Foley 2340 LLC to Foley 2556 LLC; tract in the David Rusk survey
- Brian P Foley and Foley 2556 LLC to Dana B Foley and James G Foley III; tract in the David Rusk survey
- Ross-Gill Farm LLC to William Gillispie; tract in the G C Wetmore survey
- A&M Construction LLC to Jeffrey L Gennuso; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Matthew Thomas Bell and Melynda Jill Bell to Jessica Horne and Zachary Horne; tract in the Holiday DR survey
- Dean Edward Falls Estate and Partners In Care Trust Company to Ana C Gomez Zuniga; tract M A Bowlin survey
- Anita Vake to Walt Gamblin; tract in the Joseph B Moore survey
- Troy Mellema and Valerie Mellema to A&B Properties LLC; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Terry L Bender and Brenda Charles Estate to Buckhead Energy LLC, Caprock Energy LLC and Lazy S Minerals LLC
- Lex L Kidd Estate and Maddox Kimberely K IND Admin to Kalum S Kidd, Karson L Kidd, Lex Levi Kidd Special Trust, Kelsey L Kidd-Eiche; tract in the West Brantley Jackson survey
- Younf Property Investments LP to Anneliese S Campo Living Trust, Anneliese S Campo Trustee, Salvatore Campo Living Trust and Salvatore Campo Trustee; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Sierra Joiner and Johnathon Tsai to Kason Childress and Rayli Childress; tract in M A Bowlin
- David Wayne Knotts and Rickey Lee Knotts to Haley Mishelle Leach; tract in the F M Sparks survey
- David Wayne Knotts to Rickey Lee Knotts; tract in the F M Sparks survey
Marriage License Applications
- Mizael Resendiz and Rose Mary Escobar
- Harold Glenn Ball and Debra Ann Ballard
- Westyn Brazeal Wall and Kaytlin Denise Davis
- Tyler Layne Crumpton and Lettie Cheyenne Swaim
- Alex Neal Irwin and Aimee Louise Neighbors
- Gregory Aloise Hoelscher and Dorothy Sue Miller
- Damian Lane Mays and Lindsey Rayann Cockrell
- Micheal Allan Robinson and Jennifer Lanette Nash
Lunch and Art Today and All Week at the Community Garden
March 13 – 17 from 12 -2 PM • Lunch Provided
Join us everyday for an outdoor Art activity the week of Spring Break. We will have creative options for all ages! It’s all happening at 420 W Park Street in Sulphur Springs, TX.
All children under the age of 16 need an adult present.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at [email protected]
