Growing Onions
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
Onions are a fun crop to grow, requiring some soil preparation, but very little maintenance. They tolerate most soils and transplanting extremely well. Onions have a history possibly exceeding 5,000 years, so they’ve been around awhile, and it’s hard to imagine many foods without them. I have no idea how many varieties there are but suffice it to say there’s a heap of them! What’s more, new varieties seemed to be in continual development.
Typical varieties include yellow, white and purple (red), but perhaps the most interesting species is the tree or walking onion. This onion develops bulbets where flowers would normally be located. The weight of the bulbs may cause the stem to bend over, allowing the bulbets to touch the ground where they take root and start a new plant, thus the name walking onion.
Planting onion seeds is, in my opinion, haphazard at best, and few of us plant onion bulbs, so look at transplants. There are numerous onion sets sold in this area, and all are good. For soil, Onions are heavy feeders, so good soil is preferred. For best results in poor soil, amend it with quality compost and add a little slow-release fertilizer. You can grow onions in your garden, flower bed, or most anywhere they can get plenty of sun.
Onions do better in raised beds, so simply mound up the soil about 4 inches high in a row 18-20 inches wide. Plant your seedlings about one inch deep. Some plant deeper, but the literature recommends one inch. Planting seedlings 4 inches apart avoids having to thin them later. Outside of watering, little to no maintenance is required. Seedling bulb size is NOT an indication of the final bulb size. If you haven’t tried growing onions, do so. Transplants should be available in early January.
Meal A Day Menu And Senior Citizens Center Calendar for Jan. 2-6, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Jan. 2-6, 2023 includes:
- MONDAY, Jan. 2 — Sweet and sour chicken, mixed vegetables, egg roll.
- TUESDAY, Jan. 3 — Sliced ham, macaroni and cheese, squash, okra and tomatoes.
- WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4 — Tater tot casserole, broccoli, ranch-style beans.
- THURSDAY, Jan. 5 — Corny dogs, baked beans, and chips.
- FRIDAY, Jan. 6 — Beef stroganoff, mashed potatoes, green beans and garlic toast
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Café Menu Jan. 2-6, 2023
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Café offers a soup, entrée and grilled items weekdays for purchase. The Hospital Café, directed by Tony Blakley, serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. The café is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Below are the Daily Hospital Café menu options available Jan. 2-6, 2023:
HCSO: Duncanville Man Arrested In Winnsboro Confesses To Three CR 2402 Burglaries
A 27-year-old Duncanville man arrested Friday in Winnsboro confessed to three CR 2402 burglaries, according to sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Dennis Findley received a call at 3:44 p.m. Dec. 30, 2022, from a homeowner, who claimed a suspect vehicle from two previous burglaries had returned to their CR 2402 residence while they were out of town. Findley and deputies responded to the address of the CR 2402 burglary. Hopkins County Precinct 2 Constable John Beadle beat them there and reported tire tracks leading out of the property, possibly toward Winnsboro.
Hopkins County Dispatchers notified Winnsboro Police of the situation, including the vehicle description relayed by the homeowner. Winnsboro Police located a vehicle matching the description of the suspect on West Broadway Street in that city and stopped it for HCSO officers. Hopkins County deputies arrived, read the man in the vehicle his rights and were told he did in fact take the items that were in the bed of his truck from the residence, HCSO Deputy Elijah Fite noted in arrest reports.
When asked about the previous burglaries at the residence, Zachary Allen Hallett claimed he was the only person who removed items from the residence in previous burglaries, Fite and Findley alleged in arrest reports. The 27-year-old Duncanville man also told the HCSO officers that the items taken from the residence previously were at a residence in Wood County, Fite wrote in arrest reports. Hallett was taken into custody at 4:18 p.m. Friday. His truck was impounded in the sally port at Hopkins County Sheriff’s office for processing.
Hopkins County deputies contacted Wood County deputies for assistance in the recovery of the stolen items reported to be at the Wood County address. The HCSO officers then took Hallett to the Wood County address, which he identified as the location for the stolen property from previous burglaries at the CR 2402 residence. Deputies recovered the items taken from the CR 2402 address, according to the HCSO arrest reports.
Hallett was then transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked in at 7:34 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, on three burglary of a habitation charges, based on the Duncanville man’s confession of entering the CR 2402 residence on three separate occasions and committing theft each time, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
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.
Paris District Road Report for January 2, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 2, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
The southbound lanes for SH 91 have been reopened to traffic at the US 75 underpass. These lanes will be closed to through traffic again on Jan. 3, 2023, in order for crews to complete the bridge work at this location. Motorists traveling southbound on SH 91 will be detoured along the northbound US 75 frontage road to Taylor Street where they will make a left on Taylor Street and another left on the southbound frontage road.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop condition. Traffic on the frontage roads is asked to pay attention to the advanced warning signs and new stop signs, and approach the intersection prepared for a stop there.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 are closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around these intersections.
Eastbound Lamar Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to eastbound Lamar Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/5LrCpdOA8OQ
Westbound Houston Street traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Washington Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to westbound Houston Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/7jCatnI3Oq4
These switches will allow crews to reconstruct the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Lamar and Houston Streets. The US 75 northbound frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the northbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
For southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. The West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route. Mainlane traffic has been switched to the new concrete section between Lamberth Street and SH 56. The intersection of Washington Street on the west side of FM 1417 is scheduled to be closed to traffic on Jan. 4, 2023, in order for crews to complete the reconstruction of this intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Washington Street is asked to use Taylor Street and Little Lane as a detour route. The Washington Street closure is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Work is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2023, on the safety improvement project to lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right turn lanes. Motorists should expect occasional daytime lane closures while crews perform the work to widen the roadway.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Work is expected to begin Jan. 9, 2023, on the rehabilitation project to remove and replace the sidewalks and parking areas along the square. The contractor will work on one side at a time, with work beginning on the north side initially. During construction, the front entrances to the buildings will be temporarily closed and customers are asked to enter from the rear entrances. Occasional road closures will be required with a detour route in place to guide motorists around the project. The detour route will guide traffic along Union Street, Thode Street, and Collinsville Street to get around the project.
Roland Road at the South Branch of Big Mineral Creek is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches. During the closure, traffic is requested to use either US 377 or County Line Road as a detour.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for the South Travis Street bridge over Post Oak Creek. During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane with traffic signals controlling traffic through the project, while the new bridge is built in phases.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Randy Street to Walnut Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to construct sidewalks and curb ramps. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: south of Whitesboro at the railroad underpass near US 377. Watch for lane closures with signals controlling traffic while crews work to upgrade the bridge railing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete sections. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
FM 1753, Grayson County: from FM 120 to FM 1897. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and overlay the roadway.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately four miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections, with flaggers present to control traffic. Work on FM 121 at the FS 121 intersection (formerly Scharff Road intersection) is ongoing as crews work to widen the pavement to add turn lanes. Motorists on FM 121 should expect daytime lane closures while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
US 69, Grayson County: from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 120, Grayson County: from US 69 to Carpenter’s Bluff Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 75, Grayson County: in Sherman from Loy Lake Road to US 82. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne from SH 5 to Main Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform concrete repairs on the roadway.
FM 121, Grayson County: from SH 289 to US 377. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs and blade level the roadway with hotmix. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 271, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers build the new SH 34 bridge over the future Lake Ralph Hall as well as the approaches to the bridge.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
SH 56, Fannin County: at the SH 121 intersection. Watch for a daytime shoulder closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs to the culvert.
FM 2029, Fannin County: from FM 1396 to FM 273. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 64, Fannin County: from SH 34 to the Delta County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews replace a culvert in the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews replace a culvert in the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
FM 1536, Hopkins County: from SH 19 to FM 71. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews place pavement markings on the roadway.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
FM 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the North Loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures, perform bridge maintenance, make crossover closures, and place bonded concrete surfacing.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
CR 3440, Delta County: at Jennings Creek. Watch for road closure while crews replace the existing bridge.
CR 15100, Lamar County: at a Branch of Cuthand Creek. Be aware that the road is closed while crews replace the existing bridge.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk.
FM 411, FM 1159, FM 1699, FM 2283, US 82 and US 37, Red River County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
FM 1499, FM 906, FM 2820, FM 79, FM 1510, US 271 North, and FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project, Hunt County. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 bridge. The contractor has removed the existing CR 2132 bridge. The proposed drill shafts, abutments and west bridge deck have been constructed. The bridge deck curing is in progress and the contractor is waiting to start the roadway flex base. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 224, Hunt County: The contractor has placed barricades and warning signs along with the detour route. Beams have been set and the contractor has begun pouring the bridge deck. The contractor worked on removing access road and rebuilding slopes the first part of the week. No work on project the rest of the week due holidays. Work will resume next week, weather permitting, with road work beginning after the holidays. Please be aware of this construction, detour route and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor worked on laying profile tracks and RPMs and placing the final safety end treatments on the driveway culverts. The contractor performed hand work on the SH 19 intersection. The contractor is cleaning up the area and working on signage items. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor will be milling and overlaying the SH 276 and SH 34 intersection soon. The contractor plans to place permanent stripe on SH 34 after the milling operation is complete along with signal and signing work. Work has begun on the project sidewalks. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 38 & I-30 Bridges: The contractor has completed all repairs on the west bound side of I-30, including mow strip, cement stabilized backfill, asphalt rubber joint sealant, and header expansion joint sealant. The east bound side of I-30 is almost complete. The eight-foot cement guard rail repair was completed, and the asphalt rubber joint sealant repair has also been finished. The project is on time suspension due to holidays.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor completed placing the B-mix on the widening at SH 34 and FM 1570. The widening was not completed. Project is on time suspension due to the holidays.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Both crews are addressing potholes and roadway complaints. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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November and December 2022 Grand Jury Indictments
The Hopkins County Grand Jury signed 12 indictments during the December 2022 session and 68 indictments during the November 2022 session, pushing those cases forward for prosecution.
December 2022 Indictments
Named in the December indictments were eight individuals, including two men accused of two offenses each and one man accused of three offenses.
Indicted during the December 2022 Grand Jury session were the following:
- Latyeerra Latrice Andrews — Evading arrest detention with a vehicle.
- Donald Wayne Dowling — Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Michael Gene Hadaway — 2 Charges
- Possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and
- Manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance in a drug free zone.
- Brian James Lacy — Obstruction or retaliation.
- Fernando Montes De Oca — Two Charges
- 2 counts of manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
- Shane Michael Ray — Burglary of a habitation.
- Joshua Lee Ray — Burglary of a habitation.
- Joshua Lamar Rigsby Sr. — 3 Charges
- Evading arrest or detention with a vehicle;
- Prohibited substance or item in a correctional, civic or community facility; and
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle.
November 2022 Indictments
During the November 2022 Grand Jury session, the charges listed in the indictments varied from controlled substance, marijuana, theft, forgery and money laundering offenses to evading arrest and unauthorized use of a vehicle, deadly conduct and aggravated assault. Among the 53 named in the 68 indictments were four individuals accused of three offenses each, one named in four cases, and four named in two cases each.
Among the individuals indicted during the November 2022 Grand Jury session in Hopkins County were the following:
- Charles Ray Potts Jr. — 3 Charges
- Tamper with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair;
- Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance; and
- Engaging in organized criminal activity.
- Matthew Lynn Snyder Engaging in organized criminal activity.
- Jerry Wayne Hill — Engaging in organized criminal activity.
- Eric Montreal Anderson — Theft of firearm.
- Jermaine Santrel Edwards Jr. — Theft of firearm.
- Darius Deshun Ewing — Theft of firearm.
- Ricky Reshun Miller — Theft of firearm.
- Edarious Jaquez Rogers — Theft of firearm.
- Kristen Danetta Archer-Stearns — Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Montego Marquis Braxton‐Woods — Forgery of a governmen document, national instrument, money or security.
- Kindle Dye — Forgery of a government document, national instrument, money or security.
- Bianca Carina Cavarrubias — Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- Roxanne Lee Jimenez — Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- Ruby Ann Ordonez — Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- Kinverlyn Roque-Camacho — Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon.
- Braxstan Lee Cole — Criminal attempt or fabrication of phys ical evidence with intent
- Elizabeth Gail Coleman — 3 Charges
- Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance; and
- 2 theft of firearm offenses.
- William Tyler Vick — 4 charges
- Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon;
- Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance; and
- 2 theft of firearm charges.
- Samantha Gail Crotzer—Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- William Brian Donald—Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Kattie Lanette McKeithen—Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Daniel Garcia— 2 Charges
- Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B ccontrolled substance; and
- Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Cambron Perez-Reyna—Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance;
- Cambron Perez-Reyna— 3 Charges:
- Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance;
- Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair; and
- Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Reginaldo Rios—Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B ccontrolled substance;
- Gary Lee Gibson—Theft of property valued at less than $2,500, enhanced to a felony due to 2 or more previous convictions.
- Dedric Terrell Godbolt—Possession of more than 4 ounces but no more than 5 pounds of marijuana.
- James Timothy Gwatney— Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Daren Wayne Sims — Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Mark Anthony Hernandez — Money laundering $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
- Mary Lee Hernandez—Money laundering $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
- Heather Nicole Herring — Possession of more than 4 ounces but no more than 5 pounds of marijuana.
- Jerry Wayne Hill III— Money laundering $2,500 or but less than $30,000
- Tyrae Taymond Jacobs— 3 Charges
- Evading arrest or detention with a vehicle;
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle; and
- Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Kenneth Wayne Jordan — Unlawful Possession of a firearm by a felon.
- Anita Ann Mack—Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Octaviano Martinez‐Balderas — Deadly conduct-discharge of a firearm.
- Laramie Jordan Massey — Aggravated assault of a date, family or household member with a weapon.
- John Adam McGinn — Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance.
- Roy Russell Montgomery — Unauthorized use of a vehicle.
- Jon‐Mykal Phillips — 2 Charges
- Possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B ccontrolled substance; and
- Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Eddie Lamar Ringo Jr. — Evading Arrest or detention with a vehicle.
- Markevus Deshun Taggart— 2 Charges
- Evading Arrest or detention with a vehicle; and
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle.
- Erin Taylor Rushing — Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Maria Guadal Sanchez‐Estrada — Possession of less than 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance.
- Melissa Beth Scott — Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
- Pamela Denise Tarrant —Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Ryan Keith Tucker—Aggravated perjury
- Katherine Leanne Turner — 3 charges
- Criminal mischief resulting in $2,500worth or more but less than $30,000 worth of damages; and
- 3 forgery of a financial instrument charges.
- Charlie James Williams— Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Howard Ray Wolf Jr. —Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
- Chelsea Debra Lynn Wortham — Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1/1‐B controlled substance.
Happy New Year From Your County Extension Staff
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected]
As we ponder the events of 2022, there are many good things that took place, along with some not-so-good, but by-golly, we made it! I pray for a good start to 2023 and that you will look up from where your help comes. As I wrap up my columns for 2022, I’ll conclude with a final program summary – the 6th in a series!
4-H & Youth Development – Family & Community Health
Relevance
The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program exposes 4-H members to the academic discipline of family and community health (FCH) and helps youth gain valuable skills and knowledge which they can apply to daily life – projects such as clothing and textiles, food and nutrition, consumer education, health, leadership, community service, and safety. One of the top 4-H projects in Hopkins County is Foods & Nutrition. During workshops, contests, and other functions, 4-H members are given leadership and community service opportunities.
Response and Results
Three Hopkins County 4-H’ers served as Healthy Texas youth Ambassadors, which means they participated in training on various topics and agreed to give back service to the community. One was active in community service projects, 4-H contests, served on district and state 4-H council, participated in leadership events, and will soon be participating in the Wester National 4-H Fashion Show. This individual provided 95 hours of service. A second HTYA contributes a weekly column to the Sulphur Springs News Telegram and has assisted with a county Extension Leadership event.
- Workshops implemented in 2022 included “Sewing Fun Day”
- 27 youth and 6 volunteers participated
- Provided the opportunity for 4-H members to create love bug pillows
- Stations included: assortment of fabrics, cutting stations, ironing stations.
- Participants were able to keep what they sewed. All materials were provided, and eight sewing machines were available for the 4-H’ers to use.
- Foods Fun Day consisted of “Grilling 101”.
- 21 youth and 4 volunteers participated
- Several youth also participated in the Rib-eye Roundup as a result of attending
- provided the opportunity for participants to learn how to cook steaks on a grill
- Eight work stations were set up with grills, charcoal, utensils, seasonings
- All steaks provided by NETBIO
- Participants were able to enjoy their steaks with sides provided by Extension.
- Product Drive
- Month-long community-wide collection sponsored by 4-H Council
- 75 items were collected for the Sulphur Springs Middle School Communities in Schools
- Souper Bowl of Caring
- Collected over 500 pounds of food for NE Texas Food Bank
- 4-H Project Tour Day included tours of:
- Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (aeronautics/STEM),
- Animal Shelter (Dog/companion animal),
- Municipal Water Treatment Plant (natural resources/STEM)
- 19 youth attended the tour
In addition to these, Cumby ISD is participating in Edu-Nation and the Rural School Success Initiative. They receive support and guidance from the state 4-H headquarters. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the nation for good reason. We touch many aspects of life including family & Community health, agriculture, leadership, photography, public speaking, community service, communications, and much more.
Closing Thought
Let your light shine before others. – Matthew 5:16
Contact Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, at the Hopkins County Office, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; and [email protected]
Hopkins County Records — Dec. 30, 2022
Land Deed Transactions
- Debra Lanette Stinson, who is also known as Debra Lanette Stinson Stribling and Debbie Stribbling, and Ronald Bruce Stinson to Circle E. Western Store Inc.; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Daniel Keith Davis II to Alan Screws and Kim Screws; tract in the William Ewing survey
- Amber Nichole Ford to Amber Nichole Ford, Marcus Alexander Ford and Ronnie Miller; tract in the Agaton Caro survey
- Joe D. Jennings and Patricia R. Jennings to Danny Jennings and Savana Jennings; tract in the Edward McLaughlin survey
- Mary Denise Camarillo and Jose Luis Alvarez Martel to Trusty Trailers and Construction LLC; tract in the E. Lindley survey
- Gary Paul Hudson and Kathryn Houston Hudson to Gary Paul Hudson and Lisa M. Hudson; tract in the LP Dike survey
- Dona Kay Cruz to Thompsy Ted Hoover and Peggy Jo Hoover; tract in the Samuel Chandler survey
- Rose E. Veasey, independently and as trustee for the Rose E. Veasey Revocable Living Trust to Collyn Eddins and Paul Eddins; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Billy McIllwain and Nancy McIllwain to Fatmir Cosic and Indira Cosic; tract in the John A. Winn survey
- Oscar Aguilar to Frog LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Stella J. Bagley to Lanequia Bryant and Lonnie Ray Bagley Jr.; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Deborah S. Ochoa and Rene A. Ochoa to James Hampton; tract int he RC Graves survey
- Merida Mabe Estate, Susan Mabe independent executor, to Earl Hollingsworth and Judy Hollingsworth; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- J&K Wagoner Group LLC Series E to Chelsey A. Brown and Marshall J. Brown; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Nancy Beth Grimes to Heather Roxane Grimes; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Atascosa Real Estate Group LLC to Brad Busby and Kinde Busby; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Bradley James Mitchell and Cathy Rae Mitchell to Clovis Duane Mitchell; tract in the SW Hough survey
- Jack A. Gold and Nancy Dee Gold to Patrick William Gold; tract in the Antonio Lazarin survey
- David Owens to Ronald Arellano; tract in the John S. Bowen survey
- Bank Of America NA Trustee for Stephen Marshall Stewart Trust No. III to Stephen Marshall Stewart; tract in the Isaac Friddle survey
- Harriett Fletcher to Johnny Ray Gibson; tract in the WB Stout survey
- Margie Bolin and Thomas H. Bolin to Cecil Lawrence Going; tract in the Thomas Lee survey
- Hazel Petros Dominguez and Jose Luis Dominguez to Javier Flores Camacho; tract in the James N. Hill survey
- Michael Anthony Thompson to Michael Anthony Thompson trustee for the Michael Thompson Revocable Trust; tract in the E. Burkham survey
- Marsha F. Tornn and Timothy R. Tonn to Helen Brennick
- Kason Childress, Kris Childress and Lisa Childress to Dejauna Curtis and Brandon Mizell; tract in Oak Grove Addition
- Jeff R. Massey and Priscilla F. Massey to D’Angelo Investments LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Lawrence S. Pollock III to Kitrala Ranch LLC; tract in the Winnie Jewell survey
- Gary Blake Johnson and Lindsey Johnson to Jarret Russell Teel and Rachel Morgan Teel; tract in the J. Darnell survey
- Timothy Joseph Power to Johnnie L. Campbell; tract in the G. Harrison survey
- Korth Trust Dated August 3, 2022, Robert H. Palmer as second trustee and Valerie L. Palmer first trustee, to McIlrath Properties LLC; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Gonzalo Mejia and Lilly Mejia to Alexandra Michele Adams and Cheve Michael Adams; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Chase Poe, Independent administrator for the David Kyle Poe Estate and the Patricia Poe Estate, to Kelli Williams and Toby Williams; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Barbara J. Jetton Estate, Penny Jetton independent executor, to Penny Jetton and Pamela Morris; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Emmett Wayne Butler Jr. and Joshua Edwards to Lindsay Renee Butler; tract in the Henry A. Reel survey
- J & R Stevens Investments LLC to Santos Acosta; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Rachel Bartlett, formerly known by Rachel Baxter and Rachel Williams, and Quade Baxter to Texas Triad Homes LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Maria D. Romero to Arnoldo Romero Ortiz; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Harvey L. Dodd to Lanny Ricahrd Dodd and Layna Leann Royer; tract in the Levi Landers survey
- B.S.H. Inc., BSH Inc., Sam L. Sevier and Kirby D. Horton to MMVE Property Management LLC; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Daphne Heiney and Rex W. Haney to Stephen Wesley McCullough and Deores McCullough; tract in the Maria J. Santos Coy survey
- Charolotte Hinton Nelson to Van Jennings; tract in the O. Barb survey
- Bobby Joslin and Judy Joslin to Cody Clawson and Kayla Clawson; tract in the O. Barb survey
- Andrea Resendiz, Bianca Resendiz, Noemy Resendiz and Nora Resendiz to Darrian Henson and Neida Resendiz; tract in the John Norris survey
- Kimberly Ann Holmes to Tony R. Dickey and Diane Carole Sears; tract in the S. Norris survey
Applications For Marriage Licenses
- Phillip Bonn Rater and D. Angela Danielle Godbolt
- Michael Joe McPherson and Kimberly Lorrain Perry
- Zachary Andrew Haywood and Cassidy Makayla Rogers
- Jose Jesus Alvarez Tovar and Sonia Gomez Tapia
- Zachary Scott Hunter and Viviana Vazquez
- Freddy Botello and Rebecca Lynn Carnes
- David Gary Breault and Johnitta Janel L. Shepard
- Pepper Le Koonce and Trinity Lee Ann Jenkins
- Kevin Dale Tutt and Tiffany Lynn Ball
- Jaylon Devon Perry and Linzi Lane Phillips
Como Man Jailed After Parking Lot Crash At Sheriff’s Office
Women’s Behavior Resulted In Misdemeanor Intoxication Arrests
A Como man was jailed Thursday after a parking lot crash at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Women’s behavior on two separate calls in the past two days also resulted in misdemeanor intoxication arrests, according to arrest reports.
Crash At Sheriff’s Office
According to sheriff’s office reports, man was observed at 11:53 p.m. Dec. 29, 2022, driving a red Dodge Durango with an expired registration sticker in the sheriff’s office parking lot. The SUV also was reported to have struck another vehicle in the parking lot outside HCSO, deputies noted in arrest reports.
A deputy took the 60-year-old Como man into custody at 11:58 p.m. Thursday and booked him into the county jail at 12:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, on an expired registration charge, according to arrest reports. The Como man remained in the county jail on the charge later Friday morning, according to jail reports.
The Durango was towed from the location, according to arrest reports. No information was reported regarding the other vehicle struck in the crash at the sheriff’s office, including whether it was a personal vehicle or sheriff’s office vehicle and extent of damage sustained.
A suspicious activity report was logged at the sheriff’s office at 11:52 p.m. Thursday, with an arrest being made. An ambulance was also requested at the address at 11:57 p.m. Dec. 29, according to dispatch reports.
Brinker Street Disturbance
Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched at 2:36 p.m. Dec. 29, 2022, to a disturbance in the 800 block of Brinker Street. Officers, in arrest reports, noted they had just left a residence in that area, where they’d dealt with a woman who was suspected to be intoxicated.
Upon arrival, one of the officers that’d been there before spotted another officer speaking with the 51-year-old woman and went to talk to her again. Police alleged they could smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her. Officers noted the Sulphur Springs woman continued to yell and had blood-shot eyes as well. She did not have her teeth in her mouth, so it was difficult for the officers to determine whether she had slurred speech due to intoxication.
The woman refused to submit to any sobriety test. She was taken into custody at 2:48 p.m. Dec. 29, 2022, and booked into jail at 3:38 p.m. Thursday on a public intoxication charge. She remained in the county jail Friday morning, Dec. 30, 2022, on the misdemeanor intoxication charge, according to jail records.
FM 1536 Traffic Issue
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 8:40 p.m. Dec. 28, 2022, to a FM 1536 traffic issue — a woman was reported to be walking in the lane of travel on FM 1536, and was reported to be taking her clothes off as she did so.
Deputies contacted a 24-year-old woman who was indeed in the road on FM 1536 not too far from her address. The rural Sulphur Springs resident, deputies alleged in arrest reports, appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic and presented a danger to herself and others in that state. Deputies placed her into handcuffs at 9:05 p.m. Wednesday and took her to jail, where she was booked in at 10:02 p.m. on a Class C misdemeanor public intoxication charge, according to arrest reports.
The 24-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was released from the county jail Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, after being arraigned on the charge, according to jail records.
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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.
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.
Missing/Runaway Teen Located
Sulphur Springs Police Department Friday morning said the teen, who was reported missing on Thursday, had been located.
Police asked for help Thursday morning, Dec. 29, 2022, locating Kyliegh Marie Nelson, a 15-year-old a thought to have runaway. She was last seen in video footage leaving her residence in a small light-colored vehicle. Officials shared her information with local media and on social media around 10:20 a.m. Thursday asking for help locating the young redhead, and encouraging others to share the photos and information.
