Commissioners Court Approves 381 Agreement For D6 Inc.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court made short work of Monday’s agenda, approving a 381 agreement for D6 Inc., appointing a Como official as emergency management coordinator for the City of Como, reappointing a representative to Lake Regional Community Center Board of Trustees, and a request to construct electric power distribution across a county road within 13 minutes.
D6 Inc.
D6 Inc. — an advanced design-to-shelf packaging manufacturer that uses recycled plastics and, when the pandemic began, shifted to making face shields and masks — was granted a 10-year 381 agreement. The tax incentive will reimburse the company 100 percent of its county taxes on its newest expansion, provided all terms are met, the first year of the agreement. Each year afterward, when proof of terms are submitted and approved, D6 will received 10 percent less of a tax break: for instance the business would receive a 90% reimbursement on the move of it’s corporate headquarters from Portland, Oregon to Sulphur Springs the second year of the agreement, 80% the third year, and continuing downward each year to 10 percent the 10th and final year of the agreement.
D6 opened a facility in Sulphur Springs in the building known locally as the old Coca-Cola building, at the end of 2020, with plans to expand within 18-months. The $6 million investment included an expansion at the corner of Industrial Drive and Commercial Services Drive. The company was granted tax incentives from the city and an agreement from the county for the expansion.
On Oct. 15, 2021, Texas Governor announced a Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $1,432,200 had been extended to D6 and the business has been offered a $6,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus to move it’s corporate headquarters from Portland, Oregon to Sulphur Springs to expand the business’ manufacturing presence in the state. D6 Inc. plans to build the first fully closed-loop recycling site for single-use PET clamshells in Sulphur Springs, the Governor said of the plastic packaging produced by the company. The $27 million in capital investment is projected to create 231 new jobs.
Sulphur Springs City Council on Jan. 4, 2022, approved on first reading Ordinance No. 2796, establishing a reinvestment zone for the planned 300,000 square-foot D6 expansion, with a 180,000-square-foot building to be constructed as soon as the business can get everything in line and another 120,000-square-foot building expansion in three years. The new buildings will be located just across from the current facility, on10 acres the EDC has near the railroad tracks, according to Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley. The ordinance is set to be presented again in February to the City Council for second and, if approved, final reading establishing the reinvestment zone for D6.
The City Council also during the Jan. 4 meeting agreed to grant another 380 economic development agreement to D6 Inc. for the planned expansion announced by the governor.
D6 Inc. in the October 2021 release indicated a tax incentive will also be sought the hospital district for the relocation and expansion as well.
Como Emergency Coordinator
The City of Como asked the county to appoint City Mayor Jerry Radney as Como’ emergency management coordinator. Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley serves as emergency management coordinator for areas in the county not located within a city or incorporated area, as well as Tira and Cumby. The City of Sulphur Springs’ emergency management coordinator is Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson. Como asked that Radney be appointed to serve in that capacity for the City of Como. The Commissioners Court approved the request, officially designating the mayor to serve as emergency management coordinator for Como.
Reappointment
The Commissioners Court also reappointed Dana Sills to represent Hopkins County on the Lake Regional Community Center Board of Trustees.
Sills was appointed to the LRCC Board of Trustees, in January 2020. Newsom recommended Sills following an interview process. The board oversees mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services facilities in 15 counties, which at that time included facilities on Airport Road, Hillcrest Drive and Industrial Drive in Sulphur Springs.
Other Business
The consent agenda — which included meeting minutes from a Jan. 18 regular court meeting and a work session, as well as a request from Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc., to construct electrical power distribution facilities which will cross County Road 1183, south of FM 1567 west in Precinct 1 — was approved. Payment of bills, revenues, expenses, payroll and other financial statements was also approved by the court at the Jan. 24, 2022 meeting.
Future Meetings
The Commissioners Court is scheduled to meet next for a work session at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Offices, 1200 Enterprise Lane, to discuss the Pine Forest Solar project.
Four Teams In Action For Tuesday Game Day
Both basketball and soccer squads are in action for Tuesday game day on January 25, 2022.
Wildcats soccer are the first team up, in North Lamar taking on the Panthers at 5:30 P.M.
Coach Alexi Upton noted schedule changes for the JV1 and JV2 squads, originally taking on North Lamar and Sabine respectively, but those have since been altered:
- JV1 now hosts a home match at 4 P.M. versus Mount Vernon
- JV2/freshmen play at Mount Pleasant’s Chapel Hill at 5:30 P.M.
The varsity squad takes on North Lamar at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, Jan. 25 and look to get their first win on the season. They are 0-9-2 heading into their final non-district contest and dropped three straight contests in the Terrell Winter Classic.
Lady Cats basketball are the next team up, hosting Marshall.
Coach Erica Delley’s squad looks to get back in the win column after dropping two straight to Mount Pleasant and Texas High.
The two losses last week put the Lady Cats a few games back behind Texas High and Hallsville, the former of which Coach Delley’s squad has already competed against twice, going 0-2.
Women’s basketball enters their Tuesday home game with a 4-23 record (2-6 district) and need to get a win over a good Marshall squad to keep stride with the top four teams in District 15-5A.
Sulphur Springs hosts the Marshall Lady Mavs (6-1 district) in the SSHS Main Gym on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6:15 P.M.
Wildcats basketball take the trip out to Marshall to take on the Mavericks at 7 P.M.
Sulphur Springs blew out Texas High 74-48 on Friday, Jan. 21 and got their 20th win on the season, now sitting at 20-9 on the season (4-2 district).
Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad enters the second half of their district season third in 15-5A, tied with Mount Pleasant at 4-2 with the Tigers holding the tiebreaker over the Wildcats after their loss on Tuesday, Jan. 18 in Mount Pleasant.
Men’s basketball looks to build upon their big win over the Tigers on Friday and make it two straight against the Mavericks.
That game tips off on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 P.M.
Women’s soccer is the last team up on Tuesday, Jan. 25 in Paris taking on North Lamar.
Last weekend Coach Javier Aguayo’s squad participated in the Lady Lobo Showcase, taking on three tough squads.
Thursday, Jan. 20 saw the Lady Cats take on Red Oak, falling to the Lady Hawks 6-0. The following day, Friday, Jan. 21 had women’s soccer in action against Nacogdoches but saw the second straight loss for Sulphur Springs in Longview, losing to the Lady Dragons 3-0.
Coach Aguayo’s squad managed to tie Kilgore 1-1 on Saturday, Jan. 22 to round out their final tournament of the winter season.
Lady Cats soccer now enters their final non-district contest with a 2-6-2 record.
Women’s soccer kicks off with the Pantherettes in North Lamar on Tuesday at 7:15 P.M.
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Local 911 Is Service Down Again, Call Provided Numbers For Emergencies
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson at noon Jan. 25, 2022, reported that the local 911 service is down again, and encourages city and county residents to store alternate emergency numbers to call in the event of an emergency in Sulphur Springs or Hopkins County when 911 is down.
“Once again, we have an interruption in our area and our 911 system is not receiving all calls. Please call 903-439-3719 for city emergencies and 903-885-2768 for county emergencies. Please save these numbers should they be needed in the future,” Ricketson stated, and posted on the city’s social media account.
This is at least the second time this month and third time in as many months that local 911 services has been down. Local 911 systems were also not receiving calls on Jan. 20 and Nov. 30 due to area interruptions.
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.
Brandon Faircloth Announced as New Athletic Director and Head Football Coach of Sulphur Springs
During a special board meeting held Monday, Jan. 24 the Sulphur Springs Independent School District approved the motion to hire Brandon Faircloth as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach of SSISD.
Faircloth previously served as head coach and athletic director at Port Neches-Groves.
He coached the Indians for 13 seasons, going 102-51 (.667) and leading Port Neches-Groves to the playoffs 12 of those 13 years as head coach for the Indians.
Five of those seasons resulted in the Indians winning a district championship, two of them outright (2009, 2017). The former, Coach Faircloth’s first season as head coach of PN-G, the Indians went a perfect 10-0 before falling in the area round.
The Indians made the second round seven times between 2009-2021, with five of those games resulting in wins allowing PN-G to move on to the third round.
The only season in which Coach Faircloth’s team failed to reach the postseason was 2012.
Prior to serving as head coach of PN-G, he was the offensive coordinator at Odessa-Permian.
The new head coach and athletic director replaces Greg Owens, who coached the Wildcats to the city’s only state championship in 2008 in a win over Dayton.
Coach Owens went 91-86 over 16 seasons and 12-10 in the playoffs.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Preparation for Classes at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
Charle Fox, Secretary at the PJC – Sulphur Springs Center, assists Mary Hedden, center, and Luz Correa as they prepare for classes at the Sulphur Springs campus.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Jan. 17, 2022-Jan. 23, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Jan. 17, 2022-Jan. 23, 2022:
Arrests
- Moore, Cameron, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-17-2022 on a Winnsboro Municipal Court warrant for Disorderly Conduct.
- Morgan, Richard, 38 years of age, of Como, was arrested on 1-17-2022 for DWLI with previous convictions.
- White, Janetta, 52 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-22-2022 for DWLI w/ Previous Convictions, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3<28G and Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 <1G.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 118 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 38 citations and 33 warnings during this reporting period.
Local Community Participation Needed in Childress County Survey About Internet Connectivity
Childress County, Texas (January 24, 2022) – The Childress County Broadband Committee needs to hear from you! Childress County residents, business owners, ranchers, ag-producers, first responders, and local officials are invited to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess internet needs and uses throughout the county. You can answer in as many categories as apply to you. Survey data will contribute to a community action plan tailored to the unique connectivity needs of the county. The plan will focus on finding solutions for improving internet connectivity countywide.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in the brief survey before the end of January by visiting this link: https://myconnectedcommunity.org/childress-county/.
“Better internet connectivity means better opportunities for Childress County residents, and good data is the first step,” said Broadband Solutions Manager Catherine Krantz. “We have extended the deadline of the survey until the end of January, and we hope everyone will take a few minutes to fill it out.”
The project is funded by the Priddy Foundation and completed in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas). The program leverages CN Texas’ Connected Community Engagement Program, also referred to as Connected. The program has been used in more than 650 communities. It analyzes data collected from local residents, businesses and other stakeholders to develop community-specific Technology Action Plans.
To learn more about the Connected Community Engagement Program, visit: https://connectednation.org/connect-my-community/
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Coach From Port Neches-Grove Rumored To Take Over At SSISD
Coach Faircloth confirmed as new head coach.
Tonight’s agenda for the SSISD school board includes an agenda item to discuss and possibly approve the position of new athletic director and head football coach. The person rumored to be up for that position is Brian Faircloth from the Port Neches-Grove who is the winningest coach from that program with a record of 102-51. His team has been to the playoffs 12 out of the last 13 seasons.
This is a developing story and KSST News will update information as soon as it becomes available after January 24, 2022 SSISD Board Meeting.
Authorities: Manhunt Launched For Dallas Man Who Fled After Assaulting Officers Who Tried To Stop Him For Shoplifting Alcoholic Beverages
A 27-year-old Dallas man allegedly assaulted the police officers who tried to stop him from shoplifting a basket full of alcoholic beverages. He lead officers on a vehicle pursuit through Sulphur Springs, through pastures and into the county, where he fled after crashing into a tree. The manhunt ended after the suspect got wet in a cold pond and was taken into custody Saturday. He now faces 11 charges, with bonds totaling $1,769,000.
The incident started with Sulphur Springs Police officers being dispatched at 4:47 p.m. Jan. 22, 2022, to a theft at a Gilmer Street grocery store. Upon arrival, officers were told the Dallas man had passed all points of sale with a cart full of alcoholic beverages without paying for any of it.
When police tried to contact the man in the parking lot, they reported he let go of the cart and ran for a vehicle. Officers pursued the man to the vehicle, where two approached the driver’s side and one the passenger’s side of the black SUV. The officer on the passenger’s side of the SUV was allegedly pushed from the parked vehicle, causing injury. Then, the man allegedly put the vehicle in drive and caused the two officers on the driver’s side to smash into a parked car, causing injury. Officers pursued the vehicle, SSPD Sgt. Brandon Mayes and Cpl. Chris Rosamond alleged in arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to assist police at the store, where they were told the man was resisting arrest. A SSPD officer soon, however, reported the suspect had fled in a black Lexus RX-350. The vehicle was reported to be traveling north on Oak Avenue toward the square. A deputy reported seeing the vehicle traveling east on Fleming Street toward Rosemont Street. Deputies attempted to catch up to the vehicle as it continued south on Rosemont Street, east on Houston Street and north onto Jackson Street, The vehicle then turned east onto Pipeline Road, a dead-end street, HCSO Deputies Aaron Chaney and Drew Fisher alleged in arrest reports.
As deputies approached the vehicle on Pipeline Road, the driver turned north into a pasture. The deputy followed the vehicle as it continued through a tree line. The deputy stopped when the SUV drove through a barbed wire fence. The deputy watched as the SUV continued east through another pasture, then continued toward the neighborhood at Rain Tree Circle and Loop 301, Chaney alleged in arrest reports.
SSPD, other HCSO, and highway patrol units checked the area but did not immediately spot the fleeing SUV. Deputies saw where the vehicle went through a homeowner’s wooden fence on Rain Tree Circle and continued to Loop 301, where tire marks showed the vehicle had headed south toward I-30.
A short time later, dispatchers advised they had gotten a reckless driver call about a vehicle that matched the one they had been pursuing; the SUV had almost struck the caller’s vehicle while exiting at FM 69. The caller stayed behind the SUV, calling in locations as the SUV continued. The caller soon reported the SUV was being driven at a high rate of speed on FM 69 north, making it hard to follow him, according to arrest reports.
Soon, Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Aaron Hanna advised he was at the intersection of FM 900 and FM 69. Although the trooper was able to spike the tires on the SUV, it continued traveling north on FM 69. Chaney reported continuing north on FM 69 and eventually spotted the SUV in the distance, where the driver soon lost control of the vehicle, and it crashed into a tree on the east side of the road.
The deputy reported the man driving was not deterred. He ran into a wooded area nearby as the deputy approached the vehicle. The deputy lost sight of the suspect. Deputy Drew Fisher stopped and deployed his partner, K-9 Axe. Deputies searched the wooded area but were unable to located the man. A perimeter search was launched, with a DPS helicopter was launched to search from the air.
A short time later, a landowner approached the officer, advising his son had seen a man running through their pasture. Deputies set up around the area. The suspect was reportedly located in a large pond on the property a short time later. After being in the cold water briefly, the man made his way to the bank and was taken into custody just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
The man was transported to jail and the vehicle was towed to the sheriff’s office for inventory. Additional stolen property was reportedly located in the vehicle, along with a firearm and drug paraphernalia, packages of ecstasy (MDMA) pills and baggies of suspected methamphetamine. The pills tested positive for MDMA and weighed 71.8 grams and the other substance tested positive as meth, and weighed 13.3 grams, deputies alleged in arrest reports. The man was found to be a convicted felon and not allowed to have a firearm.
Sulphur Springs Police charged 27-year-old Xzavier Antjuane Bolden of Dallas with theft of $764.81 worth of items from the store, but because he had two previous theft convictions, the charge was enhanced; as well as two counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon, one count of assault on a peace officer, and one count of evading arrest or detention in a vehicle. His bonds were set at $500,000 each on the two aggravated assault charges, $100,000 on the other assault charge, $15,000 on the theft charge and $100,000 on the evading arrest charge, according to jail reports.
HCSO deputies charged Bolden with evading arrest with a vehicle, two counts of possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and criminal mischief for the property damage. His bond was set at $150,000 each on the controlled substance charges, $100,000 on the evading arrest charge, $150,000 on the weapon charge and $2,000 on the criminal mischief charge, according to jail reports.
And, Bolden was also found to be wanted by Dallas County authorities on a disorderly conduct/displaying a firearm charge. Bond on the warrant was set at $2,000, jail records state.
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.
Wildcats Soccer Goes 0-3 in Second Straight Tournament
Men’s soccer competed hard in their third and final tournament of the winter 2021-22 season but could not string together wins, going 0-3 in the Terrell tournament.
Wildcats soccer started out the winter classic on Thursday, Jan. 20 and fell to Kilgore 2-0 in Terrell.
Friday, Jan. 21 brought a Wildcats showdown between Sulphur Springs and Paris, with the men’s team falling to Paris 1-0 to fall to 0-2 in Terrell.
Unfortunately for Coach Alexi Upton’s squad, they fell again on Saturday, Jan. 22 to Sunnyvale 2-0 for their third straight loss in the Terrell winter classic.
The three shutout losses last weekend brought the men’s soccer team’s season record to 0-9-2.
Sulphur Springs has one more pre-season game, an away match with Nacogdoches on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 P.M.
After their final pre-season contest with Nacogdoches Tuesday, district play begins for both soccer squads this Friday, Jan. 28.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
