Hopkins County EMS Earns National Recognition For Efforts To Improve STEMI Treatment In Northeast Texas
The American Heart Association Presents Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Achievement Award For Implementation Of Quality Care For Severe Heart Attack Patients
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Hopkins County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
Each year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it is critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.
The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program helps reduce barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks – starting from when 9-1-1 is called, to EMS transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge. Optimal care for heart attack patients takes coordination between the individual hospital, EMS and healthcare system.
“EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those who have heart attacks,” said Tim Henry, M.D., chair of the Mission: Lifeline Acute Coronary Syndrome Subcommittee. “Since they often are the first medical point of contact, they can save precious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient.”
Program participants apply for the award recognition by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care for STEMI patients.
“Hopkins County EMS is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Brent Smith, EMS Director. “The Mission: Lifeline program puts proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis so patients have the best possible chance of survival.”
About Mission: Lifeline
The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® program helps hospitals and emergency medical services develop systems of care that follow proven standards and procedures for acute coronary syndrome patients. The program works by mobilizing teams across the continuum of care to implement American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology clinical treatment guidelines. For more information, visit heart.org.
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel Donate Cash Prize For Classroom Teachers
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel recently donated $50 to each school district in Hopkins and Rains Counties. Returning teachers from each district put their “names in the hat” for $50 to use for classroom supplies. Winners of the drawing for each district include:
Stephanie Buster, Como-Pickton CISD 
Emili Jarvis, Cumby ISD 
Keaton Cameron, Rains ISD 
Matthew McCray, SSISD
Lady Cats Volleyball Goes 2-2 On Friday and Saturday
The Lady Cats volleyball team had another busy weekend as they make their way through tournament play.
Over the course of the Aug. 19-21 weekend, Coach Bailey Dorner and her Lady Cats participated in four matches, starting with something of a familiar foe in the Rains Lady Cats.
Sulphur Springs and Rains faced each other for the first time this season on day one of the Wills Point tournament on Aug. 19, 2021 and Coach Dorner’s squad beat the Rains Lady Cats two sets to one after dropping set one 20-25 but then bouncing back for two straight-set wins to claim victory.
The win against Rains gave the Lady Cats volleyball team their third and final victory on the day.
Rains would not soon forget as the next day, on Friday, Aug. 20, the Rains Lady Cats got the last laugh as they hosted Coach Dorner’s Lady Cats for a rematch.
It would not go Sulphur Springs’ way as Rains won the rematch on Friday to the tune of a sweep for the Rains Lady Cats.
Saturday would be a better day for Sulphur Springs, as even though the Lady Cats volleyball team were swept at the hands of the Commerce Lady Tigers, Coach Dorner’s team responded by sweeping two straight opponents in four sets, the host Wills Point and Sunnyvale to finish day two of the Wills Point tournament going 2-1 on Saturday and 5-1 over the course of the two day tourney.
The five victories and two losses over the course of Thursday through Saturday gave the Lady Cats volleyball team a 8-7 overall record.
Next up, Coach Dorner and her squad will be back at home when they take on Quinlan Ford on Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Freshmen and JV will get underway at 4:30 P.M. with the varsity to follow at 5:30 P.M.
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.
Yantis Man Accused Of Assaulting A Woman With A Curtain Rod
A 44-year-old Yantis man was accused of assaulting a woman with a curtain rod, according to arrest reports.
(HCSO jail photo)
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Lavender responded to a request for a welfare check on State Highway 154 south at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, he contacted the two occupants, a 44-year-old man and 45-year-old woman. Upon further investigation, they received information indicating Carlton Douglas Fite had assaulted the woman during the night. Fite allegedly struck the woman in the face with a metal curtain rod. The assault wasn’t immediately reported because the woman feared being further assaulted. Assistance was requested for the woman after Fite went to sleep.
Fite was arrested at 2:20 p.m. and booked into jail shortly before 4 p.m. Aug. 21, 2021, for aggravated assault of a date, family or household member with a weapon. He remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, Aug. 23, 2021, in lieu of the $80,000 bond set on the charge for assaulting the woman with a curtain rod.
Saturday was not the first time Fite has been arrested this year. He was arrested on March 8, 2021, on one burglary of a building warrant each from Hopkins and Upshur Counties. Fite, who is also known to use the aliases Chris Watson, Christopher Douglas Spencer and Fite Carlton, remained in Hopkins County jail until April 13, 2021, in lieu of $10,000 per charge on the offense.
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.
Commissioners Court To Consider Adopting Budget And Tax Rate Monday
Repairs To 2 County Buildings, Pine Forest Solar And Hybrid’s Road Use Requests Are Also On Aug. 23 Agenda
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court has a full agenda Monday morning, with adoption of the budget and tax rate at the top of the list. Bids for repairs for two county buildings, Pine Forest Solar LLC and Pine Forest Hybrid I LLC’s road use requests, the Selection Committee’s review of and recommendations regarding architectural RFQs received for a Community Safe Room and Trustee Housing Facility are also on the regular Aug. 23 Commissioners Court meeting agenda.
Two public hearings will be held during the 9 a.m. meeting, one for questions or comments regarding the proposed tax rate and another to give the public time to consider the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget.
At the Aug. 13 Commissioners Court meeting, Tax Assessor/Collector Debbie Mitchell proposed setting the county tax rate at $0.584035 per $100 property valuation, which is a $0.040857 reduction. That would be less than or equal to the 3.5 percent cap set by the state legislature, according to Mitchell.
“When I came into office, we had to raise the tax rate almost 7 cents to build the jail, and so this is taking it backward actually for the first time since I’ve been county judge,” Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said at the meeting earlier this month.
While the proposed tax rate is 4 cents lower, county property taxes are projected to raise $888,540 more revenue for Hopkins County during fiscal year 2021-2022 than the prior year’s $0.624892 county tax rate. Approximately $280,336 of that 6.9 percent increase in tax revenue will be from new properties added to the tax roll this year. The rest will be from increased property appraisal values. If adopted, the new tax rate would be reflected on tax bills mailed this fall.
So, while the tax rate will be lower, taxpayers are likely to see an increase in their county tax bills. For instance, a taxpayer whose property appraisal remained unchanged would expect to pay less on their bill. Since most properties were appraised higher this year, the average tax-payer can expect to pay more this year.
The county’s proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and 2021 tax notices have been posted to the county’s website for public review and is expected to be announced for consideration on Aug. 23, 2021 as well.
County Judge Robert Newsom said some innovative programs has provided flexibility that will enable the county to give all full-time employees a 12 percent pay increase in the coming year.
The Commissioners emphasized that the proposed 12 percent pay raise for all county employees will not come from the the additional tax revenue from new construction and increased appraisal values on property. No tax dollars will be used for pay increases; the special projects are expected to fund the raises. The additional tax revenues will be used for county operations, maintenance, debt service payments and repairs.
Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker attributed the ability to fund a raise for all county employees to “positive growth in Hopkins County and special projects.” HCSO Chief Deputy Tanner Crump said they will “provide a more competitive pay, that we have been behind on for decades,” which should help retain the quality employees already employed at the sheriff’s office and across the county, and help attract other high caliber applicants when openings do become available.
Commissioners said additional information about the budget and special programs is planned to be discussed at the Aug. 23 meeting.
The agenda also calls for consideration setting of elected officials’ salary and the salary of the official shorthand reporter of the 62nd Judicial District.
Click here to view the Proposed County Budget
Notices about can be found by clicking here and additional tax information here.
The Selection Committee is slated to present for Court approval he results of their request for qualifications for architectural services for construction of a Community Safe Room and a Trustee Housing Facility and he committee’s recommendations following grading of the RFQs.
Commissioners over the last week held work sessions and on Monday are expected to consider accepting bids for removal and replacement of the roof gutter and downspouts at Hopkins County Courthouse and for roof renovations at the Hopkins County Annex Building.
The Court too will consider a resolution approving a request from Pine Forest Solar I, LLC, and Pine Forest Hybrid I, LLC, to use certain roads.
Election Judges and alternate judges are to be appointed for a 2 years, starting on Sept. 1, 2021 and ending on Aug. 31, 2023.
Also submitted for court approval will be the bond for the deputy treasurer, a request to replat lots 1-4 of Penn Addition, the County Road Inventory of County-Maintained Road mileage for certification for funding through Texas Department of Transportation, updating county holidays for 2021-2022, an interlocal agreement for E9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Services and PSAP equipment, the State case Registry Cooperative Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and Hopkins County, and bids for two 2021 or newer model half-ton pickup trucks for the sheriff’s office.
Hopkins County Extension Agents are slated to report on activities their office is or has recently been involved in, during Monday’s 9 a.m. meeting in the Commissioners Courtroom on the first floor of Hopkins County Courthouse.
After the regular meeting adjourns, the Commissioners Court then is slated to move to the third floor of the courthouse, where they will hold a work session with sheriff’s office, fire department and Civic Center personnel. A budget work session may also be held during the meeting.
Meal A Day Menu For August 23-27, 2021
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 Aug. 23-27, 2021, includes:
- Monday –Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks.
- Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, and Pickled Beets
- Wednesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Candied Carrots and Stewed Squash.
- Thursday –Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and A Roll.
- Friday – Cheese Burgers, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion, Pickle Spears, Baked Beans and Potato Chips.
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.
3 Convicted In District Court
At least three people were convicted in district court this week on felony offenses, according to the district attorney’s office.
Larry Tyrone Goodson entered pleas of guilty to a July 5, 2020 third or more driving while intoxicated offense charge and a June 7, 2021 bail jumping and failure to appear charge Aug. 17 in the 8th Judicial District Court, as prearranged. The 50-year-old’s case was reset for a sentencing hearing before the court at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 2021.
Goodson has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest June 7, 2021, on warrants for bond forfeiture on the third or more DWI charge and bond forfeiture on the bail jumping/failure to appear charge.
As previously arranged, Chun Zachary Lambert of The Colony entered a plea of guilty to fraudulent use or possession of 5-10 items of identifying information on Aug. 17, 2021, in district court. He acknowledged his guilt in five other cases, and pursuant to a 12.45 agreement, the unlawful possession of a firearm, theft of a firearm, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of less than1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges were dismissed.
The 43-year-old’s case was reset for sentencing before the court at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2021. All six of the offenses according to court reports, were alleged to have occurred on Jan. 13, 2021.
Kathy Denise Johnson was jailed Aug. 18, 2021, after being sentenced to serve a three-year commitment in Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
The 53-year-old Sulphur Springs woman has two recent jail stays on her record: from March 16-19, 2021, for having less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and June 11-Aug. 12, 2021, for having less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 23, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 23, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 69, Grayson County: from FM 1897 in Bells to SH 11 in Whitewright. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Work is expected to begin Aug. 9.
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 near West Staples Street and transitions back to the existing mainlanes near West Cherry Street. This operation will allow for reconstruction of the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Center 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 Center Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. To detour, eastbound Center Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Park Avenue, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Houston Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to Center Street.
Video animations of the northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch and Center Street detour can be viewed online at:
- Northbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLyVQ6rYNhM
- Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic switch:
- Detour for the Center Street closure at US 75: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIMoHaqAFGg
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 North Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit 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 perform bridge construction. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on bridge construction and construction of new frontage road lanes.
The westbound US 82 exit ramp for Loy Lake road is currently closed for crews to work on widening the US 82 frontage road. Traffic wishing to access Loy Lake Road is requested to take the SH 91 exit ramp (# 643), or the US 75 exit ramp.
The US 75 pedestrian bridge near Pecan Street in Sherman is closed to pedestrian traffic. The pedestrian bridge has been removed. Pedestrians wishing to cross US 75 are advised to cross at the Houston Street signalized intersection.
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 are working to construct the second portion of the new Sand Creek bridge and the approaches to the bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews perform utility work. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
SH 289, Grayson County: in Gunter at the FM 121 intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work on installing a traffic signal at the intersection.
FM 131, Grayson County: in Sherman at the Northcreek Drive intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work on installing a traffic signal at the intersection.
US 69, Grayson County: in Bells at the FM 1897 intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work on installing a traffic signal at the intersection.
Yellow Bridge Road (CR 876), Grayson County: Yellow Bridge Road (CR 876) is closed to through traffic at the branch of Pilot Grove Creek so that construction crews can remove and replace the bridge. Local traffic will need to use an alternate roadway such as Brewer Road or County Road 534.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete. 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.
US 69/US 75, Grayson County: at the Red River bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to upgrade and replace the existing bridge railing on the bridge and guardrail approaches on the northbound and southbound bridges at the Red River. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have shifted traffic to provide room for construction.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work to build portions of the new bridges and roadway. Watch for lane shifts and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews have moved traffic to a portion of the new concrete pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section consisting of concrete pavement when the project is completed.
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 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrail.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the daytime.
FM 120, Grayson County: from SH 289 to Cemetery Road. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on the roadway.
FM 697, Grayson County: from SH 11 to FM 2729. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. 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 widening US 82 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement for the entirety of the project from the Lamar County line to SH 121. Eastbound traffic between SH 121 and the Lamar County line has been opened to two lanes, but occasional daytime lane closures may be present. Drivers who frequent this roadway are advised that all driveways, county roads and farm-to-market roads approaching the new westbound main lanes on US 82 will have a full stop before crossing over to the median.
SH 78, Fannin County: from US 69 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews 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.
FM 71, Hopkins County: From FM 3236 to Sulphur Bluff. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews work on rehabilitating the roadway.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
US 271 at Loop 286 interchange, Lamar County: Watch for lane and ramp closures while crews mill and place hot mix pavement. Please use an alternate route when possible to minimize traffic congestion in this area.
US 79 at Loop 286, Lamar County: Watch for workers and equipment while crews perform slope repair work.
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. The shoulder at Little Pine Creek will remain closed while the rail work is completed.
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.
FM 911, Red River County: from BU 82K (Avery) to FM 44. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas as final work is being performed.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to the Bowie County line. Watch for daytime lane closures while crews place final hot mix surface.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 36, Hunt County: from FM 36 to FM 751 at various locations: The contractor has been forming and pouring concrete drainage structures on FM 1564. The contractor is working on culverts and safety end treatments on FM 1564 and will be placing chevrons on FM 1570, FM 751 and FM 36.
SH 276, Hunt County, from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass): The contractor has placed project barricades and has prepared and cleared most of the right-of-way. Preliminary embankment, excavation, and bridge work has begun with all shafts being completed. This work should not affect existing traffic on SH 34 or SH 276. Roadway construction affecting closures on Spur 264 has begun, this work will affect through-traffic between Meyers Avenue to County Road 2304. Weekend work is to be expected. 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 begun mile five of this seven-mile project and is currently reworking the subgrade and bringing in flex base, placing geogrid and compacting areas for roadway rehabilitation and widening. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66 at FM 1570, Hunt County: The contractor has finished placing project striping and will begin working on final punch list items. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing base repair operations on FM 118, FM 513. Crews will also be on FM 499 from Hopkins county line to SH 24 and SH 66 from FM 1570 to Caddo Mills performing overlay operations. Contract mowers will be operating throughout the county this week. Maintenance crews will also be sweeping on US 69 between Lone Oak and Greenville as needed. Maintenance contract crews will be performing debris removal on I-30 and guard rail repair at various locations around Hunt County. Contracted maintenance crews will be mowing various locations in Hunt County.
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 patching work on SH 276 from US 69 to 2-Mile Bridge. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing and debris removal. Maintenance crews will be performing herbicide operation 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 Men Jailed On Violation Warrants
Two men were jailed on violation warrant Friday in Hopkins County, according to arrest reports.
State Highway 11 West Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite stopped a Kia passenger vehicle at 2:02 p.m. on State Highway 11 west near County Road 4703 for a traffic violation. Upon contact, the occupants were identified.
A records check showed passenger Trondamion Andrezhel Cleveland to be wanted by Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division-Austin for violation of parole. The warrant was confirmed. Fite took the 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man into custody and transported him to jail on the charge.
Cleveland was held in the county jail Saturday morning, Aug. 21, 2021, without bond. Friday was the second time in two months and 9th time since 2013 Cleveland was booked into Hopkins County jail for violation of probation on the charge: he also was arrested April 17-May 13, 2013; June 22-July 31, 2013; Feb. 22-July 31, 2014; July 5-Aug. 2, 2019; Oct. 22, 2019-Feb. 7, 2020; Aug. 26, 2020-May 7, 2021; May 21-June 17, 2021; and July 11-Aug. 3, 2021.
Rusk-Hopkins Jail Transfer
HCSO Deputy T. Thompson took Charles Don Williams Jr. into custody at 8 a.m. Aug. 20, 2021, at Rusk County jail, where he was held on a Hopkins County warrant. The 56-year-old Sulphur Springs man was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for violation of probation on a 2016 aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury charge.
Williams remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Aug. 21, 2021, on the warrant.
The original aggravated assault charge was alleged to have occurred on Sept. 8, 2016. He was accused causing a compression fracture to his ex-wife’s lower vertebrae during a physical altercation. He also was accused of driving his vehicle onto her driveway, and intimidating her in an effort to let him stay on the property in spite of a restraining order prohibiting him from being there. She was alleged to have been frightened for her safety to the point she told ER staff that she fell down stairs.
Jail reports show Williams was jailed Oct. 20, 2018-Jan. 7, 2019, for violation probation on the aggravated assault charge; then again on May 1-13, 2021 for criminal trespassing, after the police talked him down from the roof of VF Outlet Mall, where he’d been seen waiving his arms around.
More Than 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams found more than 2 pounds of cocaine during an Interstate 30 traffic stop early Saturday morning. Williams reported stopping a black Mitsubishi G4 at 2:27 a.m. Aug. 21, 2021, that was traveling in the passing lane and not passing other vehicles on I-30 east at mile marker 124.
Williams alleged finding the driver to be in possession of 2.2 pounds (almost 1 kilogram) of cocaine. Kim Lafay Nelson was taken into custody at 2:41 a.m., then transported to jail by Officer Roble Acosta, and later booked by Williams for possession of more than 400 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
The 49-year-old Memphis, Tennessee woman remained in Hopkins County jail at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in lieu of $85,000 bond set on the charge.
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