That Silk Weaving On Your Favorite Tree Is A Bagworm Infestation, Not Ornamentation
The small, silk weaving that resembles a Christmas tree ornament on your favorite tree or shrub is not decoration but an insect infestation on the trees.
These bags protect the caterpillars, or larvae, pupae, female adults and eggs of bagworms (Order Lepidoptera Family Psychidae). Bagworms attack trees and shrubs including evergreens such as arborvitae, cedars, cypress, junipers, pines and spruce and broadleaved plants such as apple, basswood, black locust, boxelder, elm, honey locust, Indian hawthorn, maple, various oaks, persimmon, sumac, sycamore, wild cherry and willow. Although bagworms are not abundant every year, once a plant is infested the insect becomes a persistent problem unless controlled.
Texas has several species of bagworms, each species’ slightly different habits and life cycles affect the timing of control measures. Infestations, which may not be noticed at first, can defoliate trees and shrubs, and kill these plants if left unchecked.
The bagworm (T. ephemeraeformis) is found on most evergreens lives in East-Central Texas, from the Oklahoma state line to the Gulf Coast. This species has one generation per year. Eggs are laid in the fall and hatch in the spring. Caterpillars grow throughout the summer and pupate in August or September. After a 3-week pupal period, the adult moths emerge. After mating, the females deposit their eggs and die.
Birds, insect parasites and insect predators are natural enemies of bagworms. Bird predation and insect parasitism can help keep bagworm outbreaks brief. However, natural enemies can’t prevent the bagworms from damaging plants.
Handpicking bagworms off the plants is the cheapest way to control them, particularly in the winter months. Pick off all of the bags and destroy or discard them. Eggs in bags thrown on the ground will hatch in the spring and develop into larvae that could re-infest the plants.
If handpicking isn’t practical or safe, use insecticide spray. Apply insecticide as soon as bagworm eggs have hatched or while the larvae are small and feeding. Determine the right time for treatment by collecting bags in late winter and keeping them in a container out of sunlight. Once the caterpillars hatch from the bags in the container, apply insecticide to plants. Chemical control is not as effective when the caterpillars close their bags to molt or pupate. In most areas, insecticides applied in April, May and June are effective.
Use insecticides containing acephate (Orthene®), Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, carbaryl (Sevin®), pyrethroids (bifenthrin, cyXuthrin, cypermethrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin, etc.), spinosad, azadirachtin, neem oil, malathion, pyrethrins or insecticidal soap. Use spray equipment that gives complete coverage of all foliage. Hire a professional exterminator if you do not have adequate equipment.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Submitted by Dr. Mario Villarino, DVM, Texas AgriLife Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, for Hopkins County, [email protected]
Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup Scheduled April 27
Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup For the 2022-2023 school year will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the school.
The full-day prekindergarten program for district students is designed to provide a solid foundation of school success among 4-year-olds prior to entering the regular public school program. The SBISD pre-k program goal is to reduce the probability of school failure for at-risk children. The program stresses intensive language development in preparation for kindergarten.
To be eligible for enrollment in a pre-kindergarten class, a child must be four years of age on Sept. 1 of the current school year. Students who are three years of age on Sept. 1 will be accepted if space permits. Applicants must meet at least one of the following state program eligibility requirements:
| Household Size | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25,142 | $2,096 | $484 |
| 2 | $33,874 | $2,823 | $652 |
| 3 | $42,606 | $3,551 | $820 |
| 4 | $51,338 | $4,279 | $988 |
| 5 | $60,070 | $5,006 | $1,156 |
| 6 | $68,802 | $5,734 | $1,324 |
| 7 | $77,534 | $6,462 | $1,492 |
| 8 | $86,266 | $7,189 | $1,659 |
National Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program; chart
will change when new application become available)
- Be educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program), determined by completing the pre-qualification application and attaching proof of income.
- Be Unable to speak and comprehend the English language. Student must be tested and qualify as limited English proficient.
- Be homeless
- Be the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority.
- Be the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty.
- Be a child who has ever been in the conservatorship (foster care) of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) following an adversary hearing.
The following must accompany the application qualification packet:
- Student’s birth certificate
- Student’s Social Security card
- Student’s up-to-date immunization (shot) records
- Proof of residency such as a current utility statement, lease agreement or tax statement;
- And proof of income eligiblity, if qualifying based on income.
The child’s parent/guardian should be prepared to produce a driver’s license or photo I.D.
Attending PreK Roundup does not guarantee your student will be enrolled for PreK in the upcoming school year. When a child has been approved for pre-k, the parent/guardian will then need to complete the Ascender online enrollment forms.
Pre-k students who have completed applications requirements by July 1 will be accepted to the elementary campus in the following priority admission order:
- 4-year-old students who reside within the district.
- 4-year-old students who attended SBISD during the prior school year (2021-2022)
- 4-year-old siblings of students currently enrolled in SBISD and children of employees.
SBISD will notify the family by July 1, 2020 of the student’s placement. For questions or assistance, please call 903-945-2460, or email [email protected].
Students applying after July 1 will be placed as space is available. Three-year-old students who qualify and out-of-district transfer students will be accepted, if space permits. Available openings may not be known until after the start of school.
Four-year-old students within each category will be admitted according to date of application. Three-year-old students will be admitted according to age, with older students being placed first. For example, students with birthdays in September or October will be placed before those in November and December.
Only students attending Pre-K in their home attendance zone may qualify for bus transportation.
A student should be toilet trained to enter the program unless qualified for IDEA, and will be subject to the same attendance requirements as all SBISD students.
When students are not able to attend class, parents should call the school office and report the absence. A written excuse from the parent is required upon the student’s return to class.
Per state law, a student must be in attendance for at least 90% of the days the class is offered to obtain credit of the class. Student appeals on absenteeism may be made to the campus attendance committee.
An application can be found and downloaded from the SBISD website under the Elementary School tab or the Facebook link. For any additional questions, concerns, information or assistance, call 903-945-2460 or email Sulphur Bluff Elementary Principal Amy Daniel at [email protected].
Stress Awareness Month
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected]
April is Stress Awareness Month. You may be thinking, “I’m totally aware of stress!” These are tough days. Everyone from young children to older adults experience stress at some point. Stress can result from issues with work, school, family, or finances. Not only does it affect our mood, but our health as well. Muscle or body aches, inadequate sleep, and unintended changes in how much we eat can be caused by stress.
However, once you identify signs of stress, you can learn coping skills and, in time, strengthen your resiliency to stress. Julie Tijerina, Extension Program Specialist, states that teens and young children do not yet have the coping skills needed to help them ease their stressors, but children will often react to stress in the same manner as the adults around them. She suggests these simple tips to reduce stress:
- Breathing exercises: hold your breath for 4 seconds and release for 4 seconds. Do this for four to 5 minutes.
- Sitting meditation: sit comfortably in a chair, back straight, feet flat on the floor, and hand in lap. Breathe through the nose focusing on movement of breath in and out of your lungs.
- Walking meditation: Find a quiet place 10-20 feet in length. Walk slowly. Pay attention to the movements needed to keep balance. Walk a length, turn around and repeat.
- Before a test or other stressful event: Do neck and shoulder rolls, squeeze and relax hands and fingers, or do some simple stretches.
- Other steps that can be taken to help cope with stress include:
- Healthy eating
- Exercising
- Taking time to relax
- Practicing mindfulness
- Getting restful sleep
I might add one more tip – turn off the news on television, computer apps, and phone. That tends to be a source of stress for many. We might not be able to change what is going on overseas, our country’s borders, or even in our own neighborhood, but we can pray and take a stand on what it right.
Be Well, Live Well Healthy Aging Series
There is still time to sign up for this 4-session series, to be held April 11, 14, 18, and 21. Sessions will begin at 10 a.m. and last approximately one hour. There is no charge to attend, but I do need to make preparations, so please contact the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to sign up. Great topics, great give-away items, and great fellowship, along with some tasty refreshments are all part of the program series.
Closing Thought
Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.
– Tommy, age 6
Contact Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, at the Hopkins County Extension Office at P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; or [email protected]
What to do with Tires?
Spring is here, and ‘Spring Cleanup’ is coming soon. By ‘Spring Cleanup’ we mean the annual chance for residents of Hopkins County to take certain waste materials to locations in Hopkins County for disposal. Neither the City or County cleanup events will accept tires. So… what to do?
Landfill
KSST also contact the local Republic Landfill in Campbell, TX. They will not accept any tires under any circumstances.
Tire Recycling Center
There are at least two tire grinders in Texas. The closest is in Dallas. They will accept car and light truck tires and charge $2.75 each. They ship the crumbs off to other facilities for re-use. If you have a large quantity of tires, they will come to you and load them. Most of the tires left at tire shops end up here.
My old man’s spare tires were only actually tires in the academic sense. They were round and had once been made of rubber.
Ralphie
Here is our suggestion.
KSST contacted several tire shops in Sulphur Springs, and they will accept tires starting at only $3 each. That rate is for car and light truck tires only. Rates increase for semi and bus tires, and tractor tires are quoted on site.
So once you have decided to haul a load of old junk tires to your favorite tire shop, be sure to call first and make sure they have room.
Additional information from the State of Texas can be viewed here.
Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved
A 381 agreement was approved for D6, Inc., along with contracts for legal research resources and construction of a trusty housing facility, and other items this week.
381 Agreement
Hopkins County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting this week approved a 381 agreement for D6, Inc., providing a tax incentive for the company to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oregon to Sulphur Springs, Texas and expand their manufacturing presence in the state.
The business opened a Sulphur Springs plant at the end of 2020, in the facility known locally as the old Coca-Cola plant, with plans to expand within 18-months. D6 received tax incentives at that time for the expansion and addition to the facility at that time.
D6 is an advanced design-to-shelf packaging manufacturer, using recycled plastics, and when the pandemic began shifted to making face shields and masks. The latest project will expand the business’ manufacturing presence in the state, building the first fully closed-loop recycling site for single-use PET clamshells in Sulphur Springs,
The business plans to add another 66,000 square feet to their holdings in Sulphur Springs with the move south of I-30 near the current location. The move was announced last October by Governor Greg Abbott, who noted the project is a $27 million capital investment to bring a “world-class recycling operation” that is expected to create 231 new jobs to town. A Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $1,432,200 has been extended to D6, and the company has been offered a $6,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus, Abbott announced Oct. 15, 2021.
“This is a big company and amazingly wants to settle in Sulphur Springs, which will bring some good jobs for our citizens,” Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said at the March 28, 2022 Commissioners Court meeting. “This is a successful business. We are excited to have them here.”
Trusty Housing Facility
The Commissioners Court also agreed to a contract with Sedalco for the construction of a new trusty housing facility on county-owned property just across from the current jail facility. County officials anticipate spending $4.5 million of the $7 million allocated to Hopkins County in American Rescue Plan funding to construct a building to house male inmates who have been designated as trusties, and as such go out into the community to work daily, including on precinct crews, at schools, the Civic Center and other locations.
The trusty facility would better segregate the inmate trusties from the general inmate population at Hopkins County jail when they return from their work details. The county officials contend the measure should help reduce potential spread of COVID or other infectious illnesses from trusties who are out in the public or working alongside those who are around others in public, where they could be potentially exposed to illnesses.
By doing so, the county would be meeting the “response to COVID pandemic for public health and the health of the general inmate population of the Hopkins County jail,” an allowable use under the ARP guidelines, county officials said.
Legal Research
Newsom too presented Monday for court approval a three-year contract with Lexis Nexis for legal research. This provides online research resources – essentially an inexhaustible law library available at their fingertips – for judges and prosecutors to use in the course of business when hearing and trying local cases. The amount will increase incrementally over the three years of the contract. The local judges approved the request. The Commissioners Court also approved the contract as presented during Monday’s regular court meeting.
Local Health Authority
The Commissioners Court also recognized Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV for 25 years service to Hopkins County as the Local Health Authority with a plaque. Hopkins County noted Balkcom’s move and establishment of operation in another county leaves an opening for a new Local Health Authority. Dr. Darrell Pierce was recommended for the job.
County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley said Pierce has agreed to fill the role, but that the process for that to happen was still in progress. He said if the Court approves of the recommendation, Pierce would be available April 11 to come to court to be sworn into the position. Pierce and Balkcom think a lot alike, which should make it easier for Pierce to step in and fill the role of LHA, Endlsey said. The term is a two-year appointment. The Commissioners Court members indicated they are in favor of appointing Pierce as LHA.
Land Division
Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price submitted for the record a letter from him concerning land division in Precinct 4. He explained that a man made a request regarding some vacant lots on State Highway 11 in Ridgeway that do not fall under the county’s subdivision rules, but was checking to see if that would meet county approval. The property would have a private road through it. In a letter, it was noted the county would not be taking over that stretch or roadway, but did ask that the road be constructed at least 60 feet wide to allow emergency vehicles to safely travel and turn around.
“Whether he does it or not, it’s not in our rules and regulations, but we did ask him to,” Price said, explaining that it’s not uncommon for someone to build, then ask the county to take over the roadway. Doing so is expensive. The person making the request, in the correspondence made it clear they county would never be asked to consider taking in the road unless it is brought up to or above county standards.
A motion to accept the request was made by Price, seconded by Anglin and approved by the Commissioners Court on March 28, 2022.
Other Business
Hopkins County Extension Agents Mario Villarino and Johanna Hicks distributed handouts to the Commissioners Court, then gave updates on many successful activities that have occurred this quarters, as well as upcoming activities the local Extension office will be involved with in the near future.
The Extension Agents noted Cumby ISD reached out to Extension regarding a possible partnership; the agents met with faculty to discuss the school’s Edu-Nation initiative. Como-Pickton also contacted the office to exhibit and provide giveaways during the school’s health fair. Villarino introduced another agent who will be partnering with the Hopkins County office in development of a program. They’ve worked with DFW area entities on an educational plan for water conservation.
The Commissioners Court for the record reported receiving written reports from the offices of the constables, District Clerk, AgriLife Extension, Homeland Security-Environmental, Homeland Security-Law Enforcement, the fire department, justices of the peace, sheriff, tax assessor/collector and treasurer.
A request from Spectrum/Charter to construct and place a meter base pole or ground mount meter base on County Road 3524 was approved, at the recommendation of Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley.
Approximately 50 Venders, Agencies Will Offer Free Health Screenings, Information April 5 At 55+ Health Fair
A 55+ Health Fair will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs’ Recreational Outreach Center (The ROC), 115 Putman St.
“We will have lots of booths, giveaways and screenings that will be free for you to take advantage of,” said Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center program and marketing director.
Among the free health screenings offered will be blood pressure, glucose and blood oxygen level checks. All together, there will be close to 50 vendors with tons of information about health related topics.
“We hope to see a BIG crowd there. Tell your friends and come get educated,” Weatherman said. “Don’t wait to learn about hospice, home health, nursing homes, medical equipment, hearing devices, assisted living, Medicare or Medicaid, physical therapy or even funeral homes until it is too late to make decisions on your own. Come learn what is out there and available for you NOW, when you can make your own choices.”
And to sweeten the day, every vendor will be bringing a $25 door prize, with drawings for those visiting the fair to have a chance at receiving. Door prizes are slated to be presented every 15 Minutes or so.
Can’t stay for the whole event, but interested in learning more about certain topics or visiting specific health booths? No problem, below is a rough diagram to help you locate the booths you’re most interested in.
For additional information about the 55+ Health Fair, contact Karon Weatherman at the Senior Citizens Center at 903-885-1661.
March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events Include Golf Tournament, School-Focused Lunch & Learn, Kids Kingdom Rehab Project, Marketing Seminar
By Butch Burney
Golfers have until noon Friday to enter the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8.
The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy.
The morning tee time is 8 a.m. Registration is $750 per team, and that includes three carts, 12 mulligans, six meals, range balls, company banner on hole No. 1 and sponsor list recognition.
If you aren’t a golfer, there are also opportunities to contribute goody bag items, raffle prizes, door prizes and hole sponsorships to promote your business
To register, go to the Chamber website at HopkinsChamber.org or call the office at 903-885-6515.
School Days
Education will the be topic of the Chamber’s next Lunch and Learn, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20.
Cumby ISD faculty will be on hand to talk about their PTECH program and how student internships can benefit businesses and students alike.
Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Mike Lamb will also be on hand to discuss the $93 million bond proposal that will go before voters in May.
Cost of the Lunch and Learn is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. To register, call the Chamber at 903-885-6515 or email me at [email protected].
Showing Love to Kids Kingdom
Plans are coming together to re-fit and rehab Kids Kingdom in Buford Park.
This year’s Leadership Class has adopted the rehabilitation of Kids Kingdom, everyone’ favorite playground as its class project. And just like when it was constructed 25 years ago, everyone is invited to help.
The Leadership Class has designated the weekend of April 22-24 as work days to re-stain all the wood in Kids Kingdom. It will be professionally powerwashed before that weekend to prepare for the staining.
The class is also planning to replace and/or repair the equipment, such as the handicap swing, chains, swings, tires, etc. for the playground, restore the ground mulch and install lighting for safety and security.
Contact the Chamber to sign up to help that weekend!
Marketing Strategy
Marketing expert Melissa Forziat will be in Sulphur Springs on Thursday, March 31, for an in-person presentation on how to Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy. Her visit is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center at Paris Junior College.
Forziat will speak at 5 p.m. March 31 at City Hall. There is no charge for the event, but registration is requested. To sign-up, call the Chamber at 903-885-6515 or email [email protected].
The session will talk about how to build a marketing funnel for your business to grow the relationships with your audience and generate more sales. You will discover how to build more sales, referrals and loyalty from your audience.
Wildcat Jazz
Wildcat Jazz Band’s 2nd Annual Jazz on the Square is coming to downtown at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21. They will feature songs from Three Dog Night, The B-52s, the Blues Brothers and more.
Living Well
Be Well, Live Well is the topic of a four-session program offered by Texas AgriLife Extension Office. The sessions are April 11, 14, 18 and 21, at 10 a.m. each day. Contact Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443 or [email protected].
Be a Kids Superhero
You can be a superhero in attire and deed with the CASA Superhero Virtual Walk to promote Child Abuse Awareness. During the month of April, you are encouraged to walk or run anytime anywhere while wearing a superhero costume, cape or simply a blue shirt. Post your photo on social media with the hasthtag #lakecountrycasa.
Spring Market
The Spring Market on Main is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23, on Main Street. Come out shop, eat and purchase from vendors, booths and shops.
Patriot Sporting Challenge
Casino games and an evening of patriotism will be the closing part of the Patriot Sporting Challenge on Saturday, April 9, at the Hopkins County Civic Center.
From 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., casino games and a reception with beer, wine and cocktails will be available. Additionally, there will be raffles and drawings.
Buy a Table for 8 People, just $600 (Limited Availability)
After the casino games, dinner will include four different entrees, then special guest speaker Ginger Gilbert Ravella, military wife and widow, mother of five children and recipient of Folds of Honor scholarships, writer and international, will provide an address.
She will be followed by keynote speaker SFC Greg Stube, who is a retired Army Ranger, Green Beret, Special Forces, Advanced Urban Combat training, served in Combat Operations in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan and as a leadership consultant for the FBI.
Following that, Cooper Wade and his six-piece country and western band will provide music for the dance.
For more information, contact [email protected] or text to 817-296-8985.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Children’s Museum in Commerce is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The hunt is free with an admission to the museum, located on State Highway 11. The event with include Easter crafts and all day and photos with the Easter bunny.
Night With Champions
Texas A&M-Commerce is hosting a Night With Champions, celebrating student-athlete success and the university’s transition to Division I on Friday, April 8, at the Rayburn Student Center. The event starts at 5:15 with a VIP reception and the program begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds support student-athlete scholarships. For more information, contact Lion Athletics at 903-468-8760 or email [email protected].
Business of the Week
Los Mochis Restaurant is the Business of the Week for March 30. Keep up with our Business of the Week by following the Chamber on Instagram, Facebook and by visiting our website.
Ribbon Cuttings
The city hosted a ribbon cutting at the fitness pad at Pacific Park on Friday, March 25. The pad is free and available for all to use.
Hopkins Rains Retired School Personnel will meet Tuesday, April 12 for the Program Maisey Bass and the Orphan Train Movement
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel
will meet Tuesday, April 12 at 10:00 am
Location: The ROC, 115 Putman St., Sulphur Springs
All retired school employees in the area are invited & encouraged to attend.
PROGRAM: “Maisey” Bass & the Orphan Train Movement
Presenter: Gail Garmon
Gail Garmon, a retired teacher, will portray Marietta Lowry Bass, nicknamed “Maisey.”
She was an amazing woman!
From 1918 to 1933, Mrs. Bass served as the southwestern field agent for the New York Children’s Aid Society.
In addition, she served as an agent for Texas orphanages. She traveled across the Midwest,
finding homes for underprivileged children. This work became known as the Orphan Train Movement.
Join us as we step back in history to learn about the children and families who were part of the Orphan Train Movement and it’s connection to our area!
Texas Rangers Seek Assistance In Locating Homicide Suspect
Erath County – Texas Rangers are investigating a homicide that occurred in Dublin, Texas on March 27, 2022, and need your assistance locating a suspect.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a female was shot and killed in the 400 Block of West Valley Street, in Dublin, Texas, on March 27, 2022. The suspect, Jesus Manuel Deleon, is 60 years old, approximately 5’08” tall and 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Deleon was observed driving away from the residence in a black Ford F-150 pickup that was later found abandoned in Hamilton County on March 28, 2022.
If you have information on Deleon’s whereabouts, please contact Texas Ranger B. J. Hill at 254-965-5928, the Dublin Police Department at 254-445-3455, or call Erath County Crime stoppers at 254-965-CASH (2274), or submit a tip viathe online form at www.erathcountycrimestoppers.com.
Deleon should be considered armed and dangerous, do not attempt to apprehend Deleon yourself, contact law enforcement. This homicide investigation is an open investigation and no further information is available.
Submitted by Sergeant Gregg Williams, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Highway Patrol, Media Communications/Safety Education, Texarkana/ Mt. Pleasant
Deputies Arrest Three On Felony Warrants In 2 Days
Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men on felony warrants in two days, according to arrest and jail reports.
I-30 West Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Richard Brantley reported stopping a Nissan Altima at 2:58 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, on the north Interstate 30 service road near Interstate 30 mile marker 131 for an expired registration. Upon contact, the 24-year-old Hope, Arkansas man driving had an outstanding Bowie County warrant. The warrant was confirmed, and a records check showed the passenger to have no warrants.
The car was searched after the deputy smelled a burnt marijuana odor emitting from it. Driver Tremont Akeem Davis claimed the small amount of drug paraphernalia located in the car. Davis was taken into custody and to jail; the car was released to the passenger, who was instructed to wait on a licensed driver to arrive to drive it, Brantley alleged in arrest reports.
Davis was booked into Hopkins County jail at 3:38 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, on the Bowie County warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance charge; the offense, Brantley and Deputy Aaron Chaney noted in arrest reports, was alleged to have occurred on Feb. 19, 2022s.
Davis, who is also known by Tre Davis, was held in the county jail Tuesday, March 29, 2022, on the warrant, according to jail reports.
Residential Arrest
HCSO Deputies Aaron Chaney, Drew Fisher and Richard Brantley were informed of a warrant issued for Mark Douglas Kelly’s arrest. Deputies located the 18-year-old at a Peach Street address and took the Sulphur Springs youth into custody at 4:37 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022.
Kelly was booked into Hopkins County jail at 5:11 p.m. Monday for insufficient bond on an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge.
The Sulphur Springs man was jailed Dec. 15, 2021 on a warrant for the aggravated sexual assault charge; he was released from jail on Jan. 24, 2022, on a $100,000 bond.
Kelly remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday, March 29, 2022 on the latest warrant. His new bond was set at $250,000, according to jail reports.
Winnsboro Arrest
HCSO Deputy Bobby Osornio and Sgt. Scott Davis were made aware of a warrant for James Whitehorn’s arrest. Deputies went to and located the 49-year-old at a CR 3190 Southwest address in Winnsboro Sunday, according to arrest reports.
The deputies took Whitehorn into custody at 10:03 p.m. March 27, 2022, and transported him to the county jail, where he was booked in just before 11 p.m. Sunday night on a warrant for violation of parole. The Winnsboro remained in Hopkins County jail overnight n the felony charge, according to jail 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.
