Yellow Jackets Are More Aggressive This Time Of Year
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
I don’t know about you, but for my money, a yellow jacket (YJ) sting hurts more than any other wasp or bee. Worse, they often sting in force. Regrettably, I have often stuck my hand in a cucumber plant cage and got hit 4-5 times before I could get my hand back out. Honeybees and bumblebees are usually only defensively aggressive, but at this time of year, YJs are extremely aggressive and are more than willing to give chase.
When a yellow jacket (YJ) stings, the official guidance is to never, swat, slap, or run away. This is advice that I have NEVER been able to follow! Doing these things can supposedly increase the attack force. Maybe so, but I’ve never stuck around long enough to find out!
We’ve all seen YJ nests under house eaves, but most nests are underground, usually at the base of a tree. Before entering USAF, I had a crew of Idabel, Oklahoma high school and college workers injecting no-value hardwoods to allow pines to grow. One student (only one) invariably was injecting a tree with a YJ nest at its base. He got stung several times with every time being in the navel! OUCH!
Wasps, including YJs, are excellent predators of insect pests, and this saves farmers (and gardeners) a lot of money. They are also valuable pollinators for several garden plants. Being so valuable, when I approach an okra, tomato, pepper or other vegetable plant, I don’t mind waiting for the YJ to finish its business and move on to another plant!
As fall starts, an abundance of prey insects and overripe fruit lessen, and YJs move to other areas searching for replacements, particularly at picnics, barbeques, and trash cans. Then, when winter hits all die except newly mated queens who burrow and hibernate.
Meal-A-Day Menu — October 10-14, 2022
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 Oct. 10-14, 2022 includes:
- Monday, Oct. 10 — Garlic Mashed Potatoes Beef Bake, Green Peas and Carrots, and a Roll.
- Tuesday, Oct. 11 — Ham and Broccoli Quiche, Winter Blend Vegetables and Blueberry Muffins.
- Wednesday, Oct. 12 — Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll.
- Thursday, Oct. 13 — Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo, Squash and Garlic Toast.
- Friday, Oct. 14 — Chili Dogs, Chips and Salad.
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.
Cross Country Prepped and Ready for District 15-4A Championship Wednesday
Both cross country teams travelled to Lindale Thursday for their final competition prior to the 15-4A District Championship.
Using half their team on the women’s side, and half-varsity, half-JV on the men’s side, Coach Ross Hicks wanted his top runners to be in their best form come Wednesday.
Traveling light Thursday, Lady Cat XC had just four runners place in Lindale.
Edith Martinez, number two runner for the women’s team, finished first Thursday at 23rd, with a time of 13:29.90. Abbey Williams, one of the freshman runners for Lady Cat XC, came in 72nd.
Not even a minute later, Dylan McKinney, another freshman placed 99th at just over 15 minutes.
On the women’s side Sulphur Springs did not place in Lindale Thursday.
Candelario Monsivais led the way for Sulphur Springs, placing 57th Thursday. The sophomore finished with a time of 18:49.50. Freshman Mateo Perez got 71st, at 19:09.70.
Two Wildcats finished just two spots apart; Andrew Resendiz and Rafael Florez placed 98th and 100th, respectively.
Rounding out Wildcat varsity runners for this season, Gabe Mayo, came in 109th.
Junior varsity runners Isaac Stanley (124), Cannon Gibson (140), and Maverick Moore (191), who have ran with JV all season, got varsity reps Thursday in Lindale and rounded out runners six through eight.
The half-varsity, half-JV team on the men’s side place 17th in a crowded meet. The team accumulated 411 points, their highest total on the season.
Next up, both cross country squads are all too ready to get back out there for the 15-4A District Championship.
The invitational for the right to move on to Regionals begins Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Pittsburg HS. Another rolling schedule has varsity runners starting at 3 P.M.
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Paris District Road Report for October 10, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 10, 2022. 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.
SH 56 (Lamar St.) at the Post Oak Creek bridge is closed to traffic for contractors to perform bridge repairs. The closure is scheduled to last for nine days. During this closure, traffic is signed to detour onto Woods Street and then take Pecan Street back to the US 75 frontage road. After the initial closure, the remaining work will be completed using lane closures.
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 are closed at the US 75 underpass for crews to begin construction on the new overpass. 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. This closure is expected to last until Oct. 25, weather permitting.
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 lanes 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 will be closed to through traffic to work on paving at the intersection beginning Oct. 13. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route.
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.
SH 5, Grayson County: in Van Alstyne along Newport Drive from Partin Elementary School to SH 5, and along SH 5 from Newport Drive to Forrest Moore Park. Construction on a new multi-use trail is underway. The project will install a minimum eight-foot-wide sidewalk trail along this stretch of roadway. Occasional lane closures will be required to complete the work while this project is underway.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to complete the remaining work on the project.
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 Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
US 69, Grayson County: from US 82 to Spur 503. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 121, Grayson County: from US 377 to SH 289. 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.
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 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for occasional temporary one-lane closures as workers complete the remaining items on this project.
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 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
SH 56, Fannin County: from Loop 205 to FM 897. 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.
SH 56, Fannin County: from FM 1752 to FM 898. 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.
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 rehabilitate 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.
US 271, Red River County: from SH 37 to Titus County 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 195, Red River County: from the Lamar County line to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and replace bridge rail.
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, and make crossover closures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: At Collegiate Drive intersection and the westbound FM 195 exit ramp. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures, perform bridge maintenance, and make crossover closures.
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.
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 bridge slab have been constructed. The contractor is allowing cure time for concrete slab at this location. 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. The contractor will be forming and pouring abutments and caps this week. Grading for stone rip rap and building crane pads should be done shortly followed by rip rap and setting beams. Please be aware of the current construction, detour signage 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 SETs on the driveway culverts. The contractor performed hand work on the SH 19 intersection. The contractor is cleaning up the area and working on final punch-list 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 is working on the west and east tie ins and the widening of SH 34. The contractor is finishing up drainage and inlet placement for the project. Work will begin soon on sidewalks and signals. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various overlay and potholing operations. Hunt County maintenance crews will be performing base repair on FM 1563 near Wolfe City and addressing culvert erosion on SH 24 near Commerce. Rains County crews will be working on SH 19 and clearing ditches on SH 276. Crews will be installing mailboxes, delineators, and signs in various locations. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Yantis ISD Coach Who Resigned While On Administrative Leave Was Arrested Oct. 7
McIntosh Arrested Following Investigation
Christopher McIntosh was arrested at 8:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, by Yantis ISD Police Chief Christopher Cox and Texas Ranger John Vance at his Sulphur Bluff residence on an online solicitation of a minor warrant.
The Yantis ISD coach reportedly resigned Friday, Sept. 30, from his duties with the district while on administrative leave for “other matters,” according to a post made on the YISD social media page at 4:59 p.m. Friday.
The superintendent reportedly led an internal investigation, with matters turned over to YISD police chief when “allegations” were brought to administrators’ attention.
YISD cited the ongoing criminal case as cause for not commenting further or providing additional information about McIntosh’s arrest.
YISD Board Trustee Jennifer McKeever did, however, comment, “Thank you for promptly addressing the issues and always making the well-being and safety of our students a top priority,” under the YISD social media post.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office jail reports Friday evening showed 34-year-old Christopher John McIntosh was custody in Hopkins County on a Wood County warrant for online solicitation of a minor. Information from his arrest report released Saturday morning, Oct. 8, shows the Sulphur Bluff man was booked into Hopkins County jail at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 7. He was released from Hopkins County jail Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, on a $25,000 bond on the felony online solicitation charge, according to jail and arrest reports.
Texas Education Agency shows Christopher John McIntosh held an “intern” teacher education certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification for 7th-12th grade mathematics. The certification became effective Aug. 3, 2022, and expired on Aug. 3, 2021, according to the “Official Record of Certification” as of Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, accessible on TEA’s website.
The school website shows that McIntosh was employed with the district as a baseball and track coach during the springs 2022 semester.
Meal-A-Day Board Approves Part-Time Paid Position To Coordinate Program, Volunteers
The Meal A Day Board has approved a paid part-time position for 25 hours a week to manage the daily operations and the volunteers. Below is a description of the job and what Meal-A-Day does, for potential applicants that are not familiar with the program.
Meal A Day is a small non-profit business in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The program is supportive, rewarding, and engaging. The goal for the program is to support the approximate 150-160 seniors receiving daily meals that desperately depend on Meal-A-Day.
Meal-A-Day depends on dedicated volunteers to provide this vital service. In a week, Meal-A-Day workers log approximately 80 volunteer hours preparing, cooking, and packaging meals; and approximately 65 volunteer hours delivering meals.
Job Description
The applicant must have administrative skills, work well with others and be willing to fill in for volunteers as needed.
The Meal-A-Day Director will:
- oversee volunteer cooks and daily route drivers;
- handle applications for new meal recipients;
- keep food inventory, purchase food, and coordinate weekly menus;
- keep daily tally of meals prepared and monies received;
- prepare monthly reports and coordinate food donations; and
- must have reliable transportation.
The program work environment includes:
- food provided,
- a lively atmosphere and
- casual work attire
“We are currently looking for a Director to lead our creative and innovative team. The successful candidate will have experience in managing volunteer relations and work flow, and will be able to efficiently delegate tasks to volunteers. Due to the nature of our business, our Director will report directly to the Board. Meal A Day is looking for an individual with a heart for serving our community,” noted Tina Phillips and Cecile Toenniges, who are working together to serve as temporary coordinators for the Meal-A-Day program.
The paid part-time job requires a 5 hour shift Monday to Friday, at one location. The Meal-A-Day program is currently operated out of the kitchen at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center.
Resumes will be accepted through Monday, October 24, 2022. Applicants can mail or drop off their resume to Meal A Day, 150 MLK Jr. Drive, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
Doni Smith, a new Meal-A-Day Board member, is helping with this job posting and candidate search, and has volunteered to be the program marketing coordinator.
For additional information, contact Doni Smith at legaldoni@gmail.com, or Tina and Cecil at mealaday75482@yahoo.com or at the Senior Citizens Center, 903-885-1661.
Hopkins County Records — October 7, 2022
Land Deed Transactions
The following land transactions were filed with and posted at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Sept. 15-Sept. 23, 2022:
- The Ranches at River Ridge LLC to Chandana Reddy Katta, Vamshireddy Kethireddy, Nitya Kondakini, Chandrakala Mannapuram, Vijay Kumar Mannapuram, Sowmya Narra, Santhosh Reddy Purumandla and Anja Reddy Sandadi; tract in the AJ Butts survey
- Bacone College to Texas Resources Acquisitions LLC
- Jeron Roark Paul, independent executor for the Lydon Grimes Paul Estate, to Sandra Ann Paul; tract in the TB Hardison survey
- Leon Lewis to Margaret Anderson
- Susan W. Periquet, independent executor for the Jerald E. Whitson Estate, to Betsy G. Whitson; tract in the Winnie Jewell survey
- Liberty Tierra LTD to Makaila Brooks and Colton Redmon; tract in the 8 Twin Lake Farms
- Miranda Jones, who is the same person as Miranda Wilkey, and Patrick Jones to Sarah Elisabeth Wilkey; tract in the Berry West survey
- Miranda Jones who is the same person as Miranda Wilkey, Patrick Jones, Randy J. Wilkey and Sissala A. Wilkey to Rusty Allen Wayne Wilkey; tract in the Berry West survey
- Caney Creek Investment Group LLC, Brian Coleman and Shawn Massey to Sean Tyler Orr and Ronnie Parris; tract in the Ruthy Matthews survey
- Michael Boyd and Shelia Boyd to Shane Horne and Tiffany Horne; tract in the WM Gregg survey
- Charles Dawson to 3 D Cattle Company; tract in the Grant Lincicum survey
- Daniel Francis Hughes to Gary Eugene Peters; tract in the Jasper County School Land survey
- Manning Grinnan and Sherry Grinnan to Cassie Gilley and Kevin Gilley; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jamie Lynn Cumming and Wendy Denise Cummings to Kambra Chealyn Martin and River Wade Watts; tract in the J G Procello survey
- David M. Owens and Emma L. Owens to Marvin Jimenez and Shannon Jimenez; tract in the Spring Creek Addition
- Billy D. Ailes and Sharon Ailes to Anthony Minge and June Minge; tract in the William A. Gregg survey
- Jana Dodd to PPA Global Energy LLC; tract in the Pleasant Venables survey
- Joseph Kent Arnold to Tom Flatt and Wanda Flatt; tract in the EP Becton survey
- Christina Lorraine April, Jeff April, Tricia Daneen-Griffin, Lisa Dennis, Sally Dennis, William Eugene Dennis and John Griffin to David Walters; tract in the Agaton Caro survey
- James Mark Matthews to Jeff Matthews; tract in the A Crowder survey
- Charles Dawson to JD Cattle Company; tract in the BBB & CRR survey
- Jamie L Garcia, known as Jamie L. Gilliland, and Joe A. Garcia Ortez, also known as Tony Joe Garcia, to Jamie Zijlstra and Jelle Zijlstra; tract in the AJ Odom survey
- Wendy Meza, Old and New Rehabs LLC and Luis C. Olivas to Erin M. Gasaway; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- HLA Inc. to Herbert Anderson and Shirley Anderson; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Herbert Anderson and Shirley Anderson to Angela J. Johnson; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Jason E. Waldon to Kristen Waldon; tract in the Levi Landers survey
- Robert Weir and Yvonne Hall Weir to Dustin-Kirk Robert Weir; tract in the Francis Hopkins survey
- Canyon Safari Ranch LLC to Caddo Creek Farms LLC; tract in the Edmond Gaines survey
- John Wilbur and Stacie Wilbur to Deana Switzer Living Trust and Gregg Switzer Living Trust, Deana Switzer and Gregg Switzer trustees; tract in the Merrick Griffith survey
- CL Frederick and Monika E. Frederick to Ashley Marie Painter and Tristen C. Painter; tract in the Ulysses Aiguier survey
- Clemmie Gilbert Crouch to Dillon Burks; tract in the G. Jones survey
- Donald Owen and Regina Owen to James Morrison and Stacy Morrison; tract in the John S. Bowen survey
- Gary W. Burks and Sharri Burks to Dillon Burks and Lauren Burks; tract in the G. Jones survey
- Terry Lynn Jaggers and Tina Lynn Hare Jaggers to Terry Lee Jaggers Irrevocable trust and Tina Jaggers Irrevocable Trust, Terry Lynn Jaggers trustee and Tina Lynn Hare Jaggers trustee; tract in the John D. Bloodworth survey
- Carroll Willis and Linda Willis to Patricia Renee Jennings
- Demetrea N. Farris and Richard A. Porter to Jennifer Isbell and Travis Taylor
Applications for Marriage Licenses
The following individuals filed applications seeking marriage licenses Sept. 29-Oct. 6, 2022, at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office:
- Christopher Keith Miller and Haley Michelle Houghton
- Norman Shane Spruiell and Chastadie Nicole Finney
- James Austin Shortnacy and Chandra Zurovec Green
- James Christopher Harvey and Rachael Rene Booth
- Matthew Wayne Pantusa II and Jerrilyn M. Posey Dankskey
- Mason Lloyd Moss and Ashley Lauren Hanson
- Rusty Allen Wayne Wilkey and Lauren Gail Harris
- Cody Ryan Nix and Stephanie Edith Garcia
Tuesday Is Last Day To Register To Vote In Nov. 8 Uniform Elections
Tuesday, Oct. 11, is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 Uniform Elections, per Texas laws, which Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day.
Those who voted earlier in the year should already be registered to vote in their county, unless they’ve had a change of address since then.
On the Ballot
On the November ballot in Hopkins County will be the following state and US elections for US District 4 Representative, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of General Lane Office, Commissioner of Agriculture, Railroad Commissioner, Places 3 and 5 Supreme Court Justices, Place 9 Supreme Court Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 5 Judge and Place 6 member, State Board of Education District 12.
At the county level, the following will be determined by on Nov. 8: Judge, Court-at-Law Judge, District Clerk, County Clerk, Precincts 2 and 4 Commissioners, Precincts 1 and 2 Justices of the Peace, and Treasury.
Four local school districts also have called elections on Nov. 8, 2022. North Hopkins, Saltillo and Miller Grove ISD will also be holding school board elections, while Sulphur Springs ISD is holding a bond election.
How to Register To Vote
Those not already registered to vote who have an existing Texas Driver License or state identification card can register online when renewing, replacing or changing their contact information for either of these cards through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Follow the steps on the DPS web portal to update your driver license information, and you will be given the option to register to vote when renewing or updating your information.
Check Voter Registration Status
Texans who are not sure if they are registered to vote may go online to the Texas Secretary of State’s Am I Registered?’ portal to look up their voter registration record in the statewide voter registration database.
Voter registration in Texas is county-based, thus, the SOS encourages voters to contact the county voter registrar for specific questions regarding the status of their voter registration. In Hopkins County, Debbie Pogue Mitchell pulls double duty as not only the county’s tax assessor/collector but also the voter registrar. Mitchell’s office is located inside the Courthouse Annex on Jefferson Street, approximately 1 block from Hopkins County Courthouse.
Reporting Change of Address
Texans who have recently changed their name or moved can easily update their voter registration online through Texas.gov.
Click here to update voter registration information online.
Those doing so will, however, need their Voter Unique Identifier (VUID) to log in to the Texas.gov portal. Texans can find their VUID by visiting the Texas SOS My Voter Portal, then entering their name, county of residence, date of birth and ZIP code.
Team Tennis Falls in District Championship, Plays Jacksonville Tuesday in Bi-District Playoffs
Coach Tony Martinez and his teams hoped to come out on top in their de-facto district championship, but could only muster a few hard-fought wins.
Sulphur Springs won three matches against a stacked Pleasant Grove team.
“No two ways about it, just a better team,” Coach Martinez said about the Hawks. The team tennis coach knew his squads were in for a tough day, but wanted his players to salvage a few matches to make the score more respectable.
Not only did team tennis have to fight on every play, every ball, but three of the matches Tuesday went to 10-point tiebreakers in the third set.
The aforementioned six matches was what Coach Martinez was hoping to win against Pleasant Grove, but team tennis ended up winning just three matches Tuesday.
The coach mentioned Brodie Emmert, whose effort Tuesday was a prime example of the outing for Sulphur Springs. The Wildcat lost (6-1, 6-2), but Coach Martinez said watching his matches, and others for Sulphur Springs, onlookers could not tell if Emmert and his teammates were winning or losing due to their effort. Coach Martinez said a performance like that is pivotal for team tennis moving forward.
“That’s what I was hoping for,” the team tennis coach said, “to see our players grow that day, winning or losing. It was hard to tell if were winning or losing because we were playing points, and winning points.”
Another standout match came from Trynity Luckett, falling in a tiebreaker in girls’ singles.
Coach Martinez applauded his squads for their effort in the de-facto district championship, and says now his teams are locked-in come playoff time next week.
Even with the loss Tuesday, team tennis is still a playoff team and travels to Longview Tuesday for the Bi-District playoff. Coach Martinez and his squads are looking for the first ever trip to the second round of playoffs for Sulphur Springs.
Sulphur Springs team tennis takes on Jacksonville Tuesday in the first round of playoffs at 9:30 A.M.
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Fatal ATV Crash Reported Thursday Night In Como
A fatal ATV crash was reported to have occurred Thursday night, Oct. 6, 2022, in Como, county officials reported.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Hopkins County EMS were dispatched at 11:19 p.m. Thursday to what was initially reported to EMS as a vehicle crash on County Road 2335 at County Road 2336 in Como, TX. Hopkins County, Brinker and Como firefighters were also dispatched at 11:31 p.m. to what officials learned was an ATV accident, according to dispatch reports.
Upon arrival, one patient who had been on an all-terrain vehicle was reported to be deceased, according to sheriff’s office reports.
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer pronounced 26-year-old Carson Hicks dead at 11:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 2022.
Officials remained at the crash site until 1:22 a.m. Oct. 7, 2022, according to dispatch reports.
No additional details about the fatal ATV crash had been released by HCSO Friday morning, Oct. 7, 2022.
