Kylene Claypool Crowned 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic
Kylene Claypool was crowned the 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant winner. She also was named Most Talented at the June 4, 2022 pageant – not bad for a lady who claims to have no talent.
She told KSST in a recent interview that she laughed when Pageant Coordinator Karon Weatherman asked her about her talent for the pageant. “I don’t have a talent. I made up one.” As planned, she warmed the audience up by “telling a joke about me.” Then, she showed just how much she enjoys dancing, doing so with seemingly boundless energy. She was the oldest Contestant at 87 years young.
She was more than surprised when she was announced as the new Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic.
First Runner Up for the 2022 title was Becky Sanderson
2nd Runner Up was Mary Lynne Anderson. She gave a performance as Betsy Ross for the talent contest.
The award for Best Personality went to Mary Williams Ellis, who encouraged others to dream big with her song during the talent contest.
Barbara Grubbs received the award for Best Evening Gown with a sparkling black number with sequins and lace.
Miss Congeniality went to Sharon Baker.
Linda Pickle Hill received the award for Best Interview.
Elizabeth Wilburn for the third time won the Best Philosophy of Life award.
The Spirit Award went to Sharon Dunham.
The Clydene Fielden Memorial Leadership Award went to Jan Massey.
Cohosts were Enola Gay Mathews and Gary Spraggins. Coordinator Karon Weatherman also presented Mathews with an Outstanding MC award. Aside from the year she competed in the pageant, Mathews has served as host for the pageant. She also offered appreciation to Spraggins, for stepping in when Mathews’ co-host was unable to attend. The pair opened the show with a song, and also performed individually while the judges’ votes were being tallied.
Talent also included 2021 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Wilma Thompson performing a comedy skit while 2019-2020 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Vender Wright, 2012 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Ina Gore and 2010 Ms. Hopkins County Stella Bagley each also sang. Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant Assistant Director Joanne McMeans invited everyone to the state pageant at 7 p.m. Sept. 24, 2022, at Holiday Inn In Tyler.
The 50/50 raffle raised $1,622, with $450 of those tickets sold by Mary Lynne Anderson. Half of the amount raised will go to Kylene Claypool to help with her expenses should she choose to enter the Ms. Texas Senior Pageant. The winner of the other $811 was Caleb Sanderson, son of Becky who also served as escort during the pageant
Judges were Kim Good with Heritage Home Health and Hospice, Libby Davies of Family First Home Health, Charlotte Baxter with Carriage House Manor and the Cottages; and Carolyn McKinney, recently retiree and community volunteer when one of the other judges was unable to attend the June 4, 2022 pageant. Retired teacher Bea Rasmussen served as auditor.
The Pageant was sponsored by B.T. Medical Supplies. Lydia Bryant of Sulphur Springs Floral, Etc. provided the spray of flowers presented to Claypool. Pageant sashes presented to award winners were from Donna Nelson, owner of Embroidery Designs. The arch and plant stands used for the stage were provided by Melba Nash of Melba’s Kreations. Como-Pickton CISD and Michael Bowen supplied the ferns used to dress the stage. The Contestants’ Tea hosted to allow the participants to become better acquainted prior to rehearsal was sponsored by Carriage House Manor.
Meal A Day Menu – June 6-10, 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 June 6-10, 2022 includes:
- Monday – Cheeseburger Casserole, Corn and Pinto Beans.
- Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and an Egg Roll.
- Wednesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Candied Carrots and Broccoli.
- Thursday – Beef Lasagna, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.
- Friday – Salad Plate: Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, 3 Bean Salad, Potato Salad, Fruit Salad and Crackers.
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.
Saltillo Students And Staff Recognized With Awards, Scholarships For Achievements, Service
Saltillo recently recognized several outstanding students and staff with awards and scholarships for their achievements and service.
Student Scholarships, Honors
More than $23,000 in local scholarships were awarded to six members of the Saltillo High School Senior Class of 2022 during the program, including two new scholarships.
2022 Kerry W. Garmon Scholarship recipients Trinity White, McKenna Gurley, Andrew Redburn and Brianna Tawil 
Justin Tully Memorial Scholarships presented by (left) Cody Christenberry, Cody Tully, Kayla Tully and Jack Tully to Brianna Tawil, Raegan Speir, Trinity White and Andrew Redburn 
Reta Eubanks Memorial Scholarship recipients Andrew Redburn, Brianna Tawil, Trinity White and Will Gurley
William Gurley, Andrew Redburn, Brianna Tawil and Trinity White are the first recipients of Reta Eubanks Memorial Scholarships. The award was set up in the memory of Saltillo’s well loved faculty member Reta Eubanks, who passed away from cancer last year. The $250 scholarship awarded to each was came are the result of donations from the Saltillo ISD faculty, students and family.
Redburn, Tawil and White along with Raegan Speir were the first beneficiaries of the Justin Tully Memorial Scholarship. Each received $1,000 each memory of alumni Justin Tully who passed away with cancer this past year. This scholarship was established from donations from his family, friends and classmates.
McKenna Gurley, Redburn, Tawil and White each received a $2,000 Kerry W. Garmon Scholarship to apply toward their post secondary studies.
William Gurley, Brianna Tawil and Trinity White were awarded a $250 PTO/Booster Scholarship.
The $1,000 Saltillo Blue & Gold FFA Scholarship and $2,500 Michael Teague Scholarship went to Raegan Speir, as did a $3,500 Finis & Onree Attlesey & Garland & Sweet Gamblin Scholarship.
Saltillo Family Career Community Leaders of America Scholarships in the amount of $300 went to Trinity White and Brianna Tawil.
McKenna Gurley and Trinity White each received a Mirabeau B. Lamar Award of Excellence. McKenna too benefitted from a $100 Beta Nu Honorary Teacher Scholarship while Trinity was awarded the Valedictorian Scholarship, which should pay for first year’s tuition at any state college or university.
William Gurley also was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Mt. Vernon Firefighters Corporation.
High School students making A and AB Honor Rolls were also recognized.
The 2021-2022 A Honor Roll included ninth grader Ethan Sexton; 10th graders Cason Carmody, Caden McGill and Cristian Trejo; 11th graders Ridge Johnson, Luke Ritter, Jacob Sexton, Gunner Tarver and Ethan White; and 12th graders McKenna Gurley and Trinity White.
The 2021-2022 AB Honor Roll included 9th graders Jazmin Castro, Adrian Don Juan, Michael Gonzalez-Sierra, Grayson Gurley and Alyssa Partin; 10th graders Ryleigh Redar and David Whitworth; 11th graders Coy Collins, Julianna Giles, Allie Lane and Amira Terry; and 12th graders Cindy Alvarez and Brianna Tawil.
Student athletes were recognized throughout the year for their sports achievements, with the exception of Baseball, which were just announced.
In Baseball, Gunner Tarver made 1st Team Infield, Will Gurley 2nd Team Pitcher, Andrew Redburn 2nd Team Outfield and Ryleigh Redar 2nd Team Utility.
Staff, Teacher Recognition
Students aren’t the only ones recognize for their accomplishments. Several teachers and staff members were honored for their service.
The Saltillo PTO Teacher of Year award was presented to Jennifer Ricketson in honor of her dedication to the students and staff at Saltillo ISD.
Years of Service awards were presented to 10 members of the Saltillo ISD staff in recognition of each new 5-year milestones of service to the district.
Service recognition was as follows:
- 5 Years – Francis Mowat, Liz Sanders & Casey Riddle;
- 10 Years – Belinda , Joli Maroney, Diane Fite, Suasn Smith & Dustin Ray; and
- 15 years – Darren Bilyeu and Roberto Litovsky.
Two retiring teachers were honored for a total of 62 years of dedication to the education of students. Debbie Brewer is retiring after 27 years and Belinda McClenan after 35 years teaching.
KSST extends congratulations to the Saltillo ISD students and staff for their accomplishments and hard work this year.
Paris District Road Report for June 6, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 6, 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.
The annual contract to perform seal coat operations in Grayson County is scheduled to begin the week of June 13. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car to direct traffic through the work zone while crews place a seal coat to the pavement on these roadways: FM 902 between the Cooke County line and US 377, FM 902 between SH 5 and SH 11, FM 120 between SH 289 and Willow Springs Road, and FM 1897 between US 69 and Ambrose St.
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. The northbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Lamar/Houston Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
Northbound and Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic has been shifted onto the existing frontage road from just north of Houston Street and transitions back to the existing main lanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 main lanes and the bridge over Washington Street. Within this area, the US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single travel lane, while US 75 mainlane traffic still maintains two travel lanes. Both mainlane and frontage road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to complete work in preparation of the mainlane detour. To detour, eastbound Washington Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Lamar Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on North Travis Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Washington Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Washington Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Washington Street closure at US 75:
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 Lamberth Street intersection on the east side of FM 1417 will be closed to traffic on June 6, to allow crews to complete the concrete paving at this intersection. Travelers are asked to use Taylor Street or Canyon Creek Drive during this closure.
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 an eight-foot-wide minimum 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 then 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.
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.
The annual contract to perform bridge repairs in Grayson County is underway. The following locations will have bridge repairs performed, so travelers should expect occasional lane closures while this work is underway. US 75 northbound mainlane bridge at Iron Ore Creek, US 75 southbound frontage road bridge at Iron Ore Creek, and FM 1417 at Post Oak Creek.
FM 697, Grayson County, from SH 11 to FM 2729. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 898, Grayson County, from US 69 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on backfilling the roadway.
US 377, Grayson County, in Tioga at the FM 922 intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures with flaggers present June 7 thru June 10 while crews mill and then pave the intersection in order to level out the pavement and then restripe the roadway for a northbound US 377 left-turn lane onto FM 922. Motorists should expect delays while crews are present performing this work.
The annual contract to perform seal coat operations in Fannin County is scheduled to begin the week of June 13. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car to direct traffic through the work zone while crews seal coat the pavement at these locations: US 82 between the Grayson County line and SH 121, FM 68 between SH 78 and SH 34, and FM 1396 between SH 78 and FM 2029.
CR 3315 at Allen Creek, Fannin County. The bridge on CR 3315 at Allen Creek is closed to through traffic in order to replace the bridge. During this closure traffic is asked to use CR 3310 as a detour.
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.
FM 1552, Fannin County: from SH 78 to County Road 3710. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
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.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow-moving construction equipment as crews work on re-establishing vegetation on the project. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews complete the remaining work.
FM 1396, Fannin County: from FM 897 west to FM 2029. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to blade level the roadway.
FM 68, Fannin County: from SH 78 to SH 34. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to blade level the roadway.
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.
SH 37, Franklin County: from the elementary school to US 67. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install sidewalk.
IH 30, Hopkins County: from Loop 301 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and traffic delays as crews begin surfacing operations.
FM 1536, Hopkins County: from SH 19 to FM 71. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews begin upgrading cross drainage structures.
FM 3389, Hopkins County: from IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lanes closures and short delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to the Bowie County line. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas while final work is being performed.
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.
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.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Project (several counties): The contractor has set barricades at the Wolfe City, Texas, location. The contractor is currently working on FM 816 and constructing driveways and curb and gutter along with pedestrian ramps. The contractor will begin working on sidewalks after the holiday weekend. This project will improve pedestrian sidewalks and construct ADA-compliant curb ramps at these locations: Hunt County, SH 34 at Crockett Street to SH 34 at FM 816 in Wolfe City. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
FM 903, Hunt County: From US 380 to FM 1569 South. The contractor has set barricades and bulletin boards and advance warning signs. The contractor will be placing geogrid and will be grading out for cement placement. The contractor will begin to cement treat the new six-inch roadway base as weather and materials availability allow.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has completed widening and reworking existing base for the last section of the project. The project has less than 1,000 feet until completion of cement-treated base. The contractor will continue setting safety end treatments and driveway pipe on the south side of the project once material delays are resolved. Please be aware of lane closures, detours, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor completed the concrete paving on the intersection of SH 276 and FM 264. The contractor is working on the culvert extension on the west section SH 276. The contractor is working on ditch and back slope grading – preparing areas for scheduled temporary seeding and addressing sidewalks and ADA ramp installation. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor has finished mailbox turnouts. The contractor is working on the proposed signing for the project. Seal coat for the pavement surface should begin soon, based on material availability and weather permitting.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing seal coat operations on FM 1737 from IH30 to FM3115. The contractor will be performing full depth repair in spots on I-30 and Monte Stratton Boulevard, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crews will be performing potholing at various locations in Hunt County. Maintenance crews will be installing mailboxes, delineators, and signs in various locations. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations at various locations. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
Maintenance crews in Rains County will be performing seal coat prep work on FM 1903 from SH 34 to the I-30 frontage road. Crews will be performing sign installations, mailbox installation, potholing, and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operations on various roadways. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along the roadway, and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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2 Jailed After Failing To Follow Court Orders
Two men were jailed Thursday after failing to follow court orders, according to arrest reports.
A 51-year-old Pittsburg man instructed at 10 a.m. in the County Court-At-Law by the judge to complete a urine test to be analyzed for possible alcohol or drug content. The Pittsburg man allegedly sat down and refused to rise and complete the judge’s order for screening.
The judge reportedly told the man his current bonds on an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge and a possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana charge were being tripled, then ordered a sheriff’s deputy to take the 51-year-old to jail.
The deputy complied, and the man was booked into the county jail at 11:45 a.m. June 2 for bond revocation on both misdemeanor charges. The Pittsburg man was released from jail Friday, June 3, 2022, on the newly set bonds of $6,000 on the weapon charge and $3,000 on the marijuana charge, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police officers reported stopping a Jewett man at 11:17 p.m. June 2, 2022, on Church Street for a traffic violation. A records check showed an outstanding warrant for truck driver’s arrest. The 57-year-old was taken into custody and transported to jail, where he was booked in on the Leon County warrant for violation of a court order.
The Jewett man remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, June 3, 2022, on the misdemeanor charge. Bond was set at $5,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
3 Sulphur Springs Men Charged With Burglaries Thursday
Three Sulphur Springs men were charged with burglaries on Thursday, June 2, 2022. One was booked into jail following a criminal trespass call and the two others had two burglary warrants added to the list of charges they are currently jailed on, according to arrest reports.
Trespassing Call
Sulphur Springs Police Officers responded Thursday afternoon, June 2, on Alabama Street, where they were asked to issue a criminal trespass warning prohibiting a man from legally returning to the property.
Upon arrival, they contacted and issued James Hurston Milam a trespass warning for the property in question. A records check showed the 43-year-old Sulphur Springs man to be wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. SSPD Officer Steven Osborne took Milam into custody at 2:50 p.m. and transported him to jail.
Milam was booked in at 3:34 p.m. June 2, 2022, on a Hopkins County burglary of a habitation warrant, Lamar County warrants for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group1 controlled substance and theft of property valued at less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions, and a warrant out of Austin for violation of parole, according to arrest reports.
Jail records show he also had two traffic warrants and one for possessing drug paraphernalia added to his list of charges at the jail. Milam, who is also known by Jamie Milam, remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, June 3, 2022. His bond was set at $25,000 on the burglary warrant, $100,000 on the controlled substance charge and $10,000 on the theft charge. He was held on the parole charge.
Thursday was the second time in less than a year Milam has been jailed for violating parole; he was also held July 1-July 23, 2021 in Hopkins County jail on for violation of parole, according to jail reports.
Additional Charges
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications Operators notified Corrections Officer Courtney Steward that two warrants each had been issued for two inmates in custody in the jail. Steward reported serving a 19-year-old Sulphur Springs man and a 20-year-old Sulphur Springs man with two warrants each for burglary of vehicles.
The teen has remained in custody at Hopkins County jail since turning himself in May 1, 2022, on an evading arrest or detention with a vehicle warrant and one for violation of probation-indecency with a child by exposure charge. His bond was set at $25,000 on the evading arrest charge; he was held on the other charge, according to jail records.
The 20-year-old has remained in custody at Hopkins County jail since deputies took him into custody at his Sulphur Springs residence on April 29, 2022, on a warrant for an evading arrest or detention with a vehicle charge, reports reflect. Bond on the evading arrest charge was set at $25,000, according to jail reports.
Both the evading arrest charges and the vehicle burglaries are alleged to have occurred on April 28, 2022, according to arrest and jail reports. Bond was set at $2,000 per misdemeanor burglary of vehicles charge for each, according to jail records.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
1 In 3 Texas Vehicle Deaths Due To Speed
1 IN 3 TEXAS VEHICLE DEATHS DUE TO SPEED With a 16% increase in speed-related crashes on Texas roadways last year, TxDOT urges drivers to slow down, drive to conditions to save lives |
June 3, 2022
AUSTIN – Last year the number of people killed in vehicle crashes in Texas reached a level not seen since 1981, and 34% of those deaths involved speed. In 2021, speed was the main reason we saw 163,756 traffic crashes in Texas, resulting in 6,493 serious injuries and 1,532 fatalities. That’s why TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is urgently reminding motorists to slow down and drive a safe speed.
“Speed is the number one factor in roadway crashes in our state, causing 1 out of every 3 traffic deaths,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “When you speed, you increase the risk of death and serious injury in a collision. By observing the speed limit and driving to specific weather and road conditions, Texans can make our roads safer for everyone.”
To reinforce that driving too fast can be dangerous and expensive, TxDOT is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the Lone Star State as they step up their efforts to enforce speed limits during Operation Slowdown June 7–21. In addition to writing citations, law enforcement vehicles will spend extra time driving on roads reminding motorists what a safe speed looks like.
Driving a safe speed often means more than following the posted speed limit. TxDOT has these safety tips for motorists:
- Match your speed to road conditions if there’s bad weather or you’re driving through a work zone.
- Slow down and allow for more distance to stop when traffic is heavy.
- Watch for signs alerting you of reduced speed limits ahead.
This month Texas drivers can expect to see the campaign’s speed messages on TV, radio, billboards, gas pumps, and social media. Community events featuring an interactive exhibit of safety quizzes and video displays will be held at Buc-ee’s locations along major travel corridors. TxDOT’s HERO trucks that assist motorists in need and clear minor crashes on state highways will also be enlisted to prompt speeding drivers to slow down.
The “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel, like wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. November 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths.
For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at [email protected] or (512) 463-8700.
The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). This information was received and processed by the department as of March 18, 2022.
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Dallas Pair Caught Traveling In Stolen Vehicle In Hopkins County
A Dallas pair was caught traveling in a stolen vehicle in Hopkins County Thursday afternoon.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications Operators notified deputies a stolen vehicle had been located traveling east on Interstate 30 east in Hunt County headed toward Hopkins County. Deputies reported spotting a Chevrolet Avalanche matching the description given for the stolen vehicle as it entered Cumby.
Deputies Aaron Chaney and Chris Baumann at 3:52 p.m. June 2, 2022, reported stopping a black Avalanche at mile marker 116 on I-30 east. A female was reported to be driving and a male sat in the passenger’s seat. Both were detained, according to arrest reports.
at 5:33 p.m. June 3, 2022,
for Manuel Xum-Tziguin
Through investigation, Chaney wrote in arrest reports, it was determined the vehicle was the one that’d been reported stolen from the Dallas area on June 1, 2022. Both occupants were placed into custody at 4:46 p.m. June 2, 2022, and transported to jail. Law enforcement officers drove the stolen vehicle to the truck to the sheriff’s office for further investigation; a small amount of drug paraphernalia was located inside the truck. After an inventory, it was released to a towing service.
Both 21-year-old Kenssy Liliana Perdomo-Vega and 37-year-old Manuel Xum-Tziguin, both of Dallas, were booked into Hopkins County jail at 7:34 p.m. June 2, on one charge each of unauthorized use of a vehicle. Both remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, June 3, 2022. Bond was set at $75,000 each on the felony UUV charge.
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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.
Hopkins County Records – June 3, 2022
Land Deed Transactions
- John Heilman to Sherry Cotten; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Sherry Cotten and Troy Cotten to Hopkin County Holdings LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Chris Ireland and Danny Ireland to Juan Estrada; tract in the WB Jordan survey
- David Lee Glenn to James Anthony Glenn and Lisa Gaye Glenn; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Kimberly Rio Folmar, independently and as independent executor for the Linda May Rio Estate, to Kimberly Rio Folmar
- Wanda Tully to Naomi Jean Barber and Joyce Darlene Van Pelt; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- John H. Heilman to Mary Frances Simmons and Ronald Gene Simmons; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Angeline Helen Boles and Charles Wayne Boles to Peter Michael Medlock and Rebecca Ann Medlock; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- David Downs, independent executor for the Earl L. Downs Estate, to Randy Downs; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Stanley Vaughn Gentzler to Gentzler Revocable Trust, Stanley Vaughn Gentzler trustee; tract in the ER Henley survey
- Liberty Tierra LTD to Flavio Saucedo; tract in the Twin Lake Farms Subdivision
- Patsy Joan Facciani to Loren Lee Vander Broek and Toddy Jane Vander Broek; tract in the David Waggoner survey
- Faye S. Caldwell and Thomas William Caldwell to Dobie Dee Caldwell and Thomas Christopher Caldwell; tract in the George C. Wetmore survey
- Bowling Family Revocable Living Trust, Jackie Verne Bowling surviving co-trustee, to Maria Guadalupe Arroyo and Ramon Arroyo; tract in the RM Mitchell survey
- J Kennedy North 60 LLC to The Black Oak Venues LLC; tract in the Wm T. Prather survey
- Dreamland Property Sales LLC and Dany Woodward to Efrain Corral Rangel; tract in the Levi Landers survey
- Gary S. Cain to Amanda Lanae Rothrock and Stephen Elliott Rothrock
- Sherry Lee Clair, who was formerly known as Sherry L. Smiddy, to Sherry Lee Clair; tract in the G. Harrison survey
- Laura Lee Tarrant to Kay Crumpton, Jerry W. Tarrant and Johnny Tarrant
- Whitney Spigener to Joshua Colt Spigener; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- 10-2-4 Ranch LLC to Kelly Jack Broyles and Lynda Gayle Broyles; tract in the WL Houghton survey
- Amy Mechelle Hollingsworth and Kevin Hollingsworth to Diana L. Cross and Johnny R. Cross; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Mario Carlos and Frog LLC to Christopher Crenshaw and Deanna Crenshaw; tract in the Maxfield Addition
- Liberty Tierra LTD to Prasanthi Ghattamaneni and Vidyasagar Ghattamaneni; tract in the Lucy Ann Collum survey
- Liberty Tierra LTD to Juana Maria Ponce; tract in the Twin Lake Farms
- Liberty Tierra LTD to Carol Fitts and Paul Fitts; tract in the Twin Lake Farms
- Randall Mark Clark and Regina Patricia Clark, each independently and as trustees for the RGC Living Trust UTD October 29th, 2021, to Daniel Baeza Jr. and Terra Baeza; tract in the Calvin Click survey
- John Gordon Adair Estate, Ronald Lloyd Bowden independent executor, to Miller Grove Independent School District; tract in the William B. Hodges survey
- Jennifer Kennedy Massey, independent executor for the Janice Marie Worsham Estate, to Brad Morris and Terry Morris; tract in the J. Y’Barbo survey
- Jay M. Yanda and Mary Yanda to Brandon Faircloth and Emily Y. Faircloth; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- John Michael Biasatti and Sonia Biasatti to Cary Morris and June Morris; tract in the J. Pettyjohn survey
- J. Wallace and KL Wallace to Devi Achuthan and Prakash Pattaiyan; tract in the I. Alexander survey
- Bradley McFadden and Faith McFadden to Rachel Ann Page and Richard Bret Page; tract in the Green Acres Addition
- Sandra S. Phillips to Jacob Wayne Phillips; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Gregory Chase Busby and Melissa Joy Busby to BCGAN LLC; tract in the John Sparkman survey
- Gina Huffman and Mance Huffman to SAF Properties LLC as SM Family Holdings LLC; tract in Huffman Estates
- Elisa Kaye Avery, Lilla Michele Stephens McKinney, Tony Stephens and EL Walker to Miguel Barajas; tract in the Thomas Lee survey
- Jeff Byrnes and Kristi Byrnes to Jody Wayne Riojas and Rosemary Riojas; tract in the Thomas Smith survey
- High Point Estates, James L. Master IV Estate AKA Jimmy Master Estate, Nina Monique Masters independently and as independent executor, and Mike Moore to Diego’s Place LLC; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Elizabeth Dawson Testamentary Trust, Mike Mahand and Northside Self Storage to Kara Argenbright and Amanda Mahand; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Brandon Burnett and Kelly Burnett to Crystal Matthews and Kyle Smith’ tract in the Grant Lincicum survey
- John Heilman and Richard Scherer to Carla Rick Family Trust; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Kenneth Ray Farrow, independent executor for the Lana Kay Farrow Estate, to Kenneth Ray Farrow; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Timothy D. Fortner to Marie Brock and Donald Eugene Toohey; tract in the F. Marrs survey
- Gordon V. Hughes Jr. to Gregory Gordon Hughes and Kelly Gordon; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Destiny Charlene Simmons and William Lesley Simmons to Thomas Stanley Smith; tract in the BF Burkham survey
- Emily Rose Crockett to Wade L. Knudsvig; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Oscar Aguilar to R4U Ventures LLC; tract in the Douglas Addition
- R4U Ventures LLC to 1DarTx1 Investments LLC; tract in the Douglas Addition
- Dean McPeak and Shirley McPeak to Roanoke Summit LTD; tract in the J. Polvedore survey
- Sandra Gayle Snow to Dragon Ranch LLC; tract in the George C. Roberts survey
- David Leon Murphy to James L. Edwards; tract in the RE Matthews survey
- Colton D. Lee and Lindsey Rae Lee to Danielle R. Lopez and Jeremy A. Lopez; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Kris Childress and Lisa Childress to Margariot A. Gordillo; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Brandi Caddell and Logan Caddell to Joseph Wood and Michelle Wood; tract in the Helena Nelson survey
- Craig Brannon and Sabrina Brannon to Tatum Chitwood and Zach Chitwood; tract on Davis Street South
- Carolyn S. Wheeler, independently and as independent executor for the Jimmy R. Wheeler Estate, to Colton D. Lee and Lindsey R. Lee; tract in the Thomas Lee survey
- Kyle McBride and Roxanne McBride to Harika Kamineni, Nagu Shadul Shashanka Koneru, Madhusudhan Rao Thakkalpalli and Ushasree Thakkalpalli; tract in the John Clark survey
- Reauna Bruce, Michael Mizell and Steven Mizell to Allen Stuart Bruce; tract in the H. Anderson survey
- Allen S. Bruce to Brian Simmerman and Douglas Patrick Simmerman; tract in Cumby
- Dean French and Hui Tzu French to AADAMS LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Texas Grand Land IV LLC to Robert Baldwin and Carla English; tract in the A Weaver Ranch
- Richard Glenn Mobley and Sara Jan Mobley to Kyle Robert Seale; tract in the Lucy Ann Collum survey
- 100+ MPH Property Management LLC to Amanda Leigh Fenton and David Brent Fenton; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- On-Anong Tris and Somjai Tris to Bradley Krieger and Thea Larson; tract in the J. Y’Barbo survey
- Alan and Kim Screws to Amy Cathleen Sproles and Brodie Sproles; tract in the William Baker survey
- Kimberly A Screws and Paul Alan Screws to Nestor Daniel Crevantes Hernandez and Sonia Yesenia Sosa Tellez; tract in the Levi Dikes survey
- Wayne Cooper to Larry Don Odneal; tract on Round Rock Circle
- Mark Hill Holdings LTD to Donald R. Shelby Jr. and Georgia A. Shelby; tract on Georgia Street
- Jeanna Elaine Bayer to Randall Ray Howell; tract in the James Webb survey
- Alice Ross and Chapin Ross to Britt Ross; tract in the Ocela Barb survey
- Alice Ross to Kent Chapin Ross; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Chapin Ross to Kent Chapin Ross; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Sebastian Salazar to Maricruz Del Castillo and Alfredo Salazar; tract in the JM McAfee survey
- Billy Wayne Harris to Dolly Gilliam; tract in the Joseph Hancock survey
- Maher H. Sweidan to Erika Vanesa Zelaya Medina; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Dell H. Tilley Jr. and Tracy Tilley to Cumby Estates LLC; tract in the Jonas Haile survey
- Liberty Tierra LTD to Amanda Riehl and Thomas Allen Riehl; tract in the Lucy Ann Collum survey
- Valerie Walker Brannon and William E. Brannon to Michelle Grahn Dollison and Timothy Andrew Dollison; tract in the E. Mitchell survey
- Jeff Alan Caddell to Jared Reece Caddell; tract in the Troy M. Thomas survey
- BAPS Investing Group LLC to Allison Diane Solt and David George Solt; tract in the James Hansley survey
- Barbara Seymore to Alicia Day and Craig Seymore
- Casilda Perez and Pedro Perez to City of Sulphur Springs; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Yesika Franco to Rodolfo Cuellar; tract in the JC Dillingham survey
- Louis Martinez to Lonestar Pro Builders Inc.; tract in the GM Calvert survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Kristopher Allen Grobe and Samantha Myree Jones
- Angel Martin Pineiro Jr. and Laura Elizabeth Caviness
- Garrett Nolan Swatsell and Cortni Briana Steele
- Jaccob William Wood and Kara Dawn
A Dozen Contestants Featured In 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant On June 4
The Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant this Saturday, June 4, 2022, offer a dozen beautiful vibrant contestants all age 60 or older a chance to shine.
Ladies will be judged on Best Personality, Philosophy of Life, Best Talent, Best Interview and Best Evening Gown. The contestant who sells the most tickets will receive a prize. Awards will also be given for Ms. Congeniality, Sprint Award and the Clydene Fielden Memorial Leadership Award – given in honor of the late Clydene Fielden, Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2014.
This year’s contestants include Marjean Allen, Mary Lynne Anderson, Sharon Baker, Kylene Claypool, Sharon Dunham, Mary Ellis, Barbara Grubbs, Jan Massey, Linda Pickle Hill, Valerie Ross, Becky Sanderson, and Elizabeth Wilburn.
In addition to the 12 contestants, the audience will have an opportunity to enjoy the talents of 2021 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Wilma Thompson, 2019-2020 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Vender Wright, 2017 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Patsy Crist, and the very first lady to earn the first crown, 2010 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Stella Bagley.
Enola Gay Mathews will served as master or ceremony, assisted by Steve Shing, her singing partner in “Sentimental Journey;” the pair will also perform at the pageant. This year’s pageant is sponsored by BT Medical Supply.
The pageant is free, and all are invited to stop by the Civic Center at 6 p.m. to show support or these lovely ladies – many of whom will be stepping out of their comfort zones to take part in the pageant.
“You will have a wonderful time and you will enjoy all of the great entertainment,” said Karon Weatherman, Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant director.
Although no entry fee, those who choose may purchase a 50/50 ticket from any contestant, at the Senior Citizens Center or at the door the night of the pageant. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
Half of the funds raised will go to the lady crowned 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior. Saturday’s pageant winner will advance from the county pageant to state pageant. Her half of the funds raised from ticket sales are designated to help her pay for expenses associated with participating in the state pageant. The other half of ticket sales will go to the winning ticketholder. The winner does not have to present at the pageant to collect their half of the prize.
“There will be a prize to the contestant who sells the most tickets. So, if you have a favorite contestant, you need to buy your ticket from her to give her a chance to win the prize.
