Wildcats Basketball Goes 3-2 in Forney Tournament
For the second tournament in a row, the Wildcats basketball team went 3-2 in a tourney, this time in Forney from Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 9-11.
Coach Brandon Shaver and his squad took on talented teams ranging from 4A to 6A schools.
For the second straight tournament the men’s basketball team lost their tourney-opening contest, first to 6A Wylie 65-56.
Luckily for Coach Shaver’s team, for the second straight tournament they also rattled off three straight wins to make a run in the consolation bracket. On Thursday they wrapped up their first day in Forney by getting the rebound-win over the host Forney 62-53 to go 1-1 on the first day of the tournament.
Friday, Dec. 11 they got two more wins, both in blowouts; first in a rout of 4A Dallas Carter 64-47 then against 6A Waco 72-51 to 2-0 on Friday.
Unfortunately for the Wildcats, much like last weekend’s Mansfield tournament, they opened Saturday with a loss.
However, their final match in Forney was a wild one which saw them take on a top-10 team in 6A Lake Highlands. They took the 6A Wildcats to double-overtime, falling to Lake Highlands 73-69.
Sulphur Springs fought tooth-and-nail, all tournament long, and should be proud of their efforts taking on talented teams from all over the DFW metroplex.
Coach Brandon Shaver’s men’s basketball team went 3-2 in their second straight tournament.
Their record after their second straight week of going 4-2 puts his squad at 13-4.
Next up, the Wildcats will look to get back in the win column when they head back to the metroplex on Tuesday, Dec. 14 when they travel to Fort Worth to take on Arlington Heights at 7:30 P.M.
Junior varsity and freshman will precede the varsity at 5 and 6:15 P.M. respectively.
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Sulphur Springs ISD Board Agenda Includes Appointment Of New Principal, Financial Reports
As has become standard practice, the regular December Sulphur Springs ISD December Board of Trustees meeting will be held at noon instead of the regular 6 p.m. meeting time. Financial reports and hiring of an administrator are the top items on the Dec. 13, 2021 agenda.
SSISD Business Manager Sherry McGraw is scheduled to conduct a required public hearing for the district’s 2020-21 Financial Accountability Rating. Later in the meeting, a representative from Rutherford, Taylor and Company, PC, is slated to present for board consideration the only action item on Monday’s agenda – SSISD’s annual financial and compliance report for the fiscal year which ended on Aug. 31, 2021.
During the administrative reports and informational items portion of the meeting, Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams is slated to present to the board Texas Association of School Boards Localized Policy Manual Update 118 for review.
The consent agenda includes all of the usual items, tax credits and supplements, delinquent tax collections, financial statements and bills payable for November 2021; as well as a quarterly investment report for the three months ending Nov. 30, 2021. It also includes a comprehensive annual report on investment activity for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2021, and the annual review of investment policy and strategy.
During executive session, the trustees are expected discuss recommendations for a new SMS principal, as Jena Williams provided notice of retirement last month. Any additional personnel matters, including resignations, reassignments, hires, and notices of retirement would also be discussed at that time. Athletic Director Greg Owens recently announced his intent to retire at the end of the year, so that too could be a matter discussed and notice submitted for trustee approval. The board also has the option to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of any real property during the executive session provided the discussion falls within Title 5, Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code, Section (.072) and (.074).
Any personnel or real property items forwarded for action of the board would be voted on when the board reconvenes in open session.
The board meeting is slated to begin at 12 p.m. in the Board Room of SSISD Administration Building, at 631 Connally St. in Sulphur Springs.
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Wildcats Soccer Crowned Sulphur Springs Tournament Champions
Wildcats soccer went 2-0-1, winning their home scrimmage tournament on Saturday, Dec. 11 to open pre-season play.
The Saturday tourney saw Sulphur Springs host Celina, Pittsburg, and Lindale for their first contests on the winter 2021-22 season.
Coach Alexi Upton and his team took on Celina for their first scrimmage match on the season.
The Wildcats beat Celina 1-0 thanks to a goal by Osvaldo Arellano that was assisted by Uriel Santacruz.
Coach Upton’s squad second match of three had them duking it out with Pitsburg, tying the Pirates 1-1. Alex Yanez scored in the scrimmage match and was assisted on the goal by Edgar Salazar.
The final match on the day that sealed the tourney championship for the Wildcats came thanks to a big win over Lindale, which saw Sulphur Springs put up three scores in a 3-1 rout of the Eagles.
Arellano put scored two unassisted goals versus Lindale. Yanez scored his second goal on the day unassisted against the Eagles.
With a record of 2-0-1, the Wildcats were crowned Sulphur Springs Tournament Champions to begin their pre-season.
Next up, Coach Upton and his team will be on the road making the short trip out to Greenville to take on the Lions for their fourth scrimmage.
JV2/freshman will get the action going at 4 P.M. followed by the JV at 5:30 P.M.
Varsity will kick-off at 7:15 P.M.
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Meal A Day Menu – Dec. 13-17, 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 Dec. 13-17, 2021, includes:
- Monday – Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Sticks.
- Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Bacon, Blue Berry Cake and Mandarin Oranges.
- Wednesday – Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Refried Beans and Tortilla Chips
- Thursday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.
- Friday – Corny Dogs, Cole Slaw, Pork and Beans, and 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.
Ten People Jailed In Hopkins County Over The Last Week On Felony Warrants
Ten people were jailed in Hopkins County over the last week, Dec. 5-10 on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports.
County Road 2408 Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann was made aware of a warrant for Charles Cliffton Newman III’s arrest. Baumann and Investigator Michael Russell and other deputies went to the man’s County Road 2408 residence at 3:15 p.m. Dec. 9, 2021. When asked his name, a man at the location claimed to be named Jack. However, deputies present had dealt with him previously and recognized him as Newman, Bauman alleged in arrest reports.
The 39-year-old Pickton man was taken into custody and transported to jail on the assault of a family or household member with a previous conviction as well as a new charge for failure to identify as a fugitive, Baumann noted in arrest reports.
Newman, who is also known to use the names Charles Newman Jr, Charles Newman II, Charles Clifton Newman III, Cliff Newman and Cliff Newman III, was released from Hopkins County jail Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, on a $30,000 bond on the felony assault charge and $2,000 bond on the failure to ID charge, according to jail reports.
East Park Street Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Brandon Mayes was told Johnny Ray Harvey, a wanted man, was at an East Park Street address Dec. 7, 2021. Mayes contacted Harvey and confirmed the warrants, then took the 47-year-old Sulphur Springs man into custody at 7:28 a.m. and transported him to jail.
Harvey was released from Hopkins County jail on Dec. 10, 2021, on a $10,000 bond on the failure to comply with sex offender duty to register and issuance of a bad check, according to jail reports.
South Locust Street Arrest
HCSO Deputies Zack Horne, Josh Davis and Sgt. Tanner Steward were made aware of warrants for William Wade Crist‘s arrest. They went to a South Locust Street residence he is known to frequent, where he was indeed located, confirmed the warrants and took him into custody at 11:55 p.m. Dec. 7, 2021.
He was booked into the county jail on one warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for theft of firearm; two failure to maintain financial responsibility warrants; and one warrant each for driving while license invalid and expired operator’s license.
He was held in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, on probation warrant, according to jail reports. Fees owed on the traffic charges totaled $1,913.80, according to arrest reports.
Main Street Arrest
HCSO Deputies Josh Davis and Sgt. Tanner Steward contacted the occupants of a Kia Dec. 6, 2021, on the corner of Main Street at Locust Street. A records check using the passenger’s information showed the 29-year-old Sulphur Springs woman to be wanted by Camp County authorities. The deputies took Lauren Serene Maxwell into custody at 7:56 p.m. Dec. 6, 2021, and transported her to jail on the possession of controlled substance charge.
She was released Dec. 7, 2021, on a $20,000 bond on the felony Camp County warrant, according to jail reports.
Interstate 30 East Arrest
Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley stopped a BMW at 10:43 a.m. Dec. 6, 2021, on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 114 for a traffic violation. A records check showed the 33-year-old Memphis, Tennessee, driver to be wanted by Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Aquinton Maurice Williams admitted he was in possession of a firearm and is a convicted felon. Williams was taken into custody and jailed on an unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon charge as well as the Mississippi warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a possession with intent charge, according to jail reports.
Williams remained in Hopkins County jail on the probation charge on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. His bond on the firearm charge was set at $10,000, according to arrest reports.
Facilities Transfers
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies took custody of the following and transported them to Hopkins County jail:
Lacy Renee Steele, 31, of Wills Point at Hunt County jail at 11:40 a.m. Dec. 8, 2021, on outstanding charges for bond forfeiture on possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance and manufacture or delivery of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges; violation of probation, which she was on for theft of property valued at less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions; and three traffic warrants.
She remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 on the charges, according to jail reports.
April Michelle Booth, 40, of Mabank at San Saba Unit at 10:40 a.m. Dec. 10, 2021, on warrants for engaging in organized criminal activity and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Booth remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021.
Lucas Matthew Smith, 28, of Rowlett at 10 a.m. Dec. 8, 2021, at Franklin County jail on an evading arrest or detention with a vehicle charge. He remained Hopkins County jail Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in lieu of a $25,000 bond on the third-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.
Miranda Ranell Thomas, 32, of Paris at 8:02 a.m. Dec. 8, 2021, at Lamar County jail for bond forfeiture on a June 9, 2021, possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest reports. She remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in lieu of the new $100,000 bond set on the felony charge, according to jail reports.
Robert Jeremy Ballance, 38 of Patterson, Louisiana at 7:35 p.m. Dec. 8, 2021, was transported by Rains County authorities to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for surety to surrender principal on a May 7, 2021 unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon charge, according to arrest reports.
He remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, on the charge. His new bond was set at $10,000, according to jail reports.
Community Players Announce Grand Reopening Of Main Street Theatre, Other 2022 Events
Audition Call For Barbecuing Hamlet Set Dec. 13, 15 and 16, 2021
Jeannie Perkins this week officially announced plans for the grand reopening of Main Street Theatre in January 2022, followed the next weekend by the first live stage production since February of 2020. And, for those interested, an audition call is scheduled next week for the planned March production.
The brick façade is finished. Most of the electrical had been completed. Community Players were still waiting last week for the water to be turned back on and installation of new doors and windows at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St.
“Our excitement is just a little more than Christmas,” Perkins said.
Grand Reopening
The Heroes, composed of Grammy Award winning artist Brad Davis and his longtime collaborator Joel Weaver, will provide entertainment both nights of the Grand Reopening of Main Street Theatre.
The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. Intermission during the concert will be extended a bit longer than usual to allow patrons to visit with the Commerce performing artists.
Carriage Rides will be available courtesy of The Barn of Emory during the grand reopening as well. Liquid refreshment will be available from Phinessé Farms. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will also be available for attendees to enjoy.
All are invited to attend either night of the Grand Reopening of Main Street Theatre. Tickets may be purchased by clicking on the box office link on the group’s website, https://www.communityplayersinc.com/, for $30 each, plus a $2.45 service fee. For a $5 discount, enter code WEB5.
January Production
The week following grand reopening of the restored theater, Community Players are scheduled to perform their first production on Main Street Stage since 2020.
“Charley’s Aunt,” a comedic farce by Brandon Thomas is scheduled Jan. 21-23 and Jan. 28-30, under the direction of Lloyd Turney., with Rhiannon Smith as assistant director. The cast and crew includes Ryan Wilson, Alex Delgado, Debby Clay, Chris Utt, Brian Deterding, Tosha Utt, Elizabeth Money, John D’Avignon, Barbara Grubbs and Grace Mansfield. Set and light design are by David Woody.
December Casting Call
Auditions for “Barbecuing Hamlet” will be conducted next week. Needed are 5-6 males and 7 females. The comedy will be co-directed by youth thespian Grace Mansfield and Barbara Grubbs.
Although auditions will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, Wednesday, Dec. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 6, those planning to audition are asked to email [email protected] to schedule an audition appointment. Other dates my be available, if needed.
Barbecuing Hamlet is slated to be performed March 18-20 and March 25-27.
2022 Events
Main Street Theatre Vice President of membership Perkins also announced the venue is already booked for some other events as well.
“Community Players has written a new business document that will be used for outside artists to rent Main Street Theatre. This will allow for additional forms of use as well as have the theater open for more weekend to accommodate the growing night life in Sulphur Springs,” Perkins explained.
Additional scheduled events coming up in 2022 include:
- Friday, Feb. 11- Fashion Show, coordinated by Marlene DeYoung,
- Saturday, Feb. 12 – Jazz with Artists from Sulphur Springs, JB and Jeff Smith; Phinessé Farms will offer wine during the event as well. Carriage rides will be offered by The Barn of Emory.
- Second weekend in February – Plays from a different source are also in the works for the second week of February, according to Perkins.
- March 18-20 and March 25-27 – Community Players will perform “Barbecuing Hamlet.”
- 2 Weekends In April – Homeschool Association Product, Title TBA
- Summer 2022 – Theater arts college students will carry this year’s Children’s Summer Workshop at Main Street Theatre.
For additional information about these events, Community Players or Main Street Theatre, visit
http://www.communityplayersinc.com/
Section Of I-30 West Of Franklin-Hopkins County Line Shut Down Due To Truck Fire
A section of Interstate 30 west was shut down for a short while Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, due to a truck fire. Motorists traveling west from Franklin into Hopkins County were warned to be prepared for traffic delays or find an alternate route travel.
Hopkins County, Pickton-Pine Forest, Saltillo, Brinker and Mount Vernon firefighters, deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded around lunch time Saturday to the reported vehicle fire on I-30 west. The fire unit arriving reported a truck-tractor and box trailer were on fire near the 139 mile marker on I-30 west. Firefighters were still working to fully extinguish the blaze which damaged the truck cab and front end of the box transport trailer which was reported to contain fertilizer.
Traffic was diverted off I-30 west onto the north service road at the 141 exit, down FM 900 to US 67. Unfortunately, some vehicles had become stuck between FM 900 and the damaged units with no immediate way to turn around, while emergency crews worked.
One lane of I-30 west had reopened just before 1 p.m. Saturday, but traffic was slow going for a couple of miles while emergency crews worked to ensure the fire was out so the damaged truck could be safety moved from the roadside.
Eastbound I-30 traffic was not impacted by the vehicle fire, emergency officials reported.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of December 13, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Dec. 13, 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.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction began Nov. 29 on this new-location roadway. 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 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.
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 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.
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 Sunday and Wednesday during the nighttime.
FM 898, Grayson County: in Whitewright from US 69 to the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 996, Grayson County: in Pottsboro from FM 120 to FM 1417. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
At Bethany Road near FM 1417, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to end of state maintenance. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform base repairs on 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.
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 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. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews complete the remaining work.
FM 68, Fannin County: from SH 78 to SH 34. 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.
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 Hunt County Line to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform concrete repair.
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 as 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 79, Lamar County: from 0.6 miles Northeast of State Loop 286 to 0.8 miles Northeast of State Loop 286. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews complete cross structure work.
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.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 44N to FM 44S. Watch for temporary shoulder closures while crews construct safety lighting.
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. 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 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor has set barricades and plans to begin preparing the right-of-way soon. The contractor has reworked base material and widened subgrade from Lake Fork Creek to the north for one mile, graded out and prepared for new flex base, and began hauling base material. The contractor has demolished the bridge and will continue placing flex base on the first mile. Cleanup operations in preparation for installation of drilled shafts will begin shortly. 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 has placed project barricades and has prepared and cleared 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 is completing mile six 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.
Maintenance crews in Hunt County will be performing seal coat preparation on FM 512 north of I-30 at various locations and overlaying on FM 499 at various locations. Crews will be performing potholing at various locations in Hunt County. Maintenance contract crews will be performing debris removal on I-30 and guard rail repair at various locations around 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 seal coat prep work on SH 34 from SH 276 to the Kaufman County line. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing, edging, 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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Hopkins County Records – Dec. 11, 2021
Land Deed Transactions
- Revolve Capital Group LLC to Manuel Romero and Shanna Romero; tract in the F. Carroll survey
- Nancy Ashcraft to Matt Petty and Sharon Petty
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Julie Morgan
- Joseph Louis Saucier to Nancy Ashcraft
- Norma Jean Wilkinson to Roxanne Raber; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Hall Oil Co. Inc. which is also known as Hall Oil Company Incorporated to Jason P. Lacomfora and Jennifer Jill Lacomfora; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Church Street Professional Building LLC to KSBR Real Estate Holdings LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Craig Lesley Stuart and Traci Stuart to Stuart Ranch Texas LLC; tract in the Precious Seats survey
- Dewell Byrd Hawkins to Kennon Darwin Rawls Jr. and Patty Diane Rawls; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey
- Dianne Kurn Green to Lindsey Nicole Kurn; tract in the RM Fant survey
- Barbara McKinnerney and Donald McKinnerney to Jaime Escandon; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Cathy S. King and WC King to Roberto Nino; tract in the Daniel Fuller survey
- Juston Burton to Ana Laura Burt; tract in the Manuel Y’Barbo survey
- Milton Dwain Asbill and Barbara Joan Hall to Jeffrey Wayne Asbill; tract in the ES Davis survey
- Aaron Adkins to Leslie Deann Miller; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
- Glade Creek Partners to Aaron Adkins; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
- Patricia Tidwell and Ralph M. Tidwell to Jeremy Gregory Herman and Kerry Leann Herman; tract in the John F. Keller survey
- Larry D. Shaw to Tiofila Pantoja Padilla; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Besma LLC to Rover Real Estate Investment Inc.; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Kellis Gene Parker to Melissa Parker and Tony Parker, tract in the William B. Hodges survey
- Emmett Loper and Haley Marie Nettles to Miramontes Properties LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Elwyn R. Denson to SS&JRS Development LLC; tract in the BN Hampton survey
- Catherine Suzanne Bundy independent executor for the James E. Wilkins Jr. Estate to Catherine Suzanne Bundy; tract in the John Blocker survey
- The Old Saltillo United Methodist Church to The Old Saltillo Cemetery Association; tract in the J. English survey
- Michael & Sandra Trammell Family Trust, Michael Douglas Trammell and Sandra Ann Trammell trustees, to LK Pop DFW LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Tom F. Washington Jr. to Christal Ford; tract in the James Gahagan survey
- Mary Glover to Ruth Mary Hawkins; tract in the James Webb survey
- Elmer Anderson “EA” Junell Jr. Estate, Thomas Charles Sellers independent executor, to Summit Ranch Investments LTD; tract in the SR Cherry survey
- Charlene Ray Duke and Steven Ray Duke to Justin Rodriguez and Maxie Thompson; tract in the Ferdinand Carroll survey
- TMI North Texas Holdings LLC to GSC Enterprises Inc.; tract in the Lovick P. Dikes survey
- Kelly Ann Mabe and Lance Ernest Mabe to Kaden Angus Mabe and Kallie Ann Mabe; tract in the A Caro survey
- Omar A. Jaime and Maribel L. Prado to OAJ Investments LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Rosetta Lane to Clyde Vaughn and Dakota Vaughn; tract in the RC Graves survey
- Jaime Escandon to Ladera RV Resort LLC; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Barbara Moore and Edward Moore to Rawdy Nevil Brown; tract in the John S. Bowen survey
- Nancy Ashcraft to Matt Petty and Sharon Petty; tract in the George W. Downing survey
- Pamela Petty and Ray Petty to Candace Lee Ashmore and Casan Layne Ashmore; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Lee Warren and Myra Sue Warren to Edgar Clements Jr. and Theresa Ann Clements; tract in the James Lee survey
- Jennifer J. Flowers to Rhyannon S. Page; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Lester Paul Flora Jr. Estate, Terry Lynn Flora independent executor, to Cody L. Flora; tract in the John Procello survey
- Donna J. Scott to Kenneth W. Jourdan and Rebecca J. Jourdan; tract in the James Teer survey
Two Pickton Men Jailed On Felony Assault Charges Following CR 2382 Disturbance
Two Pickton men were jailed on felony assault charges following a CR 2382 disturbance early Friday morning, according to sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Isaac Foley, Justin Wilkerson, Bobby Osornio and Zach Steward, and Sgt. Scott Davis responded at 2:03 a.m. to the County Road 2382 disturbance, in which a female claimed her uncle was in the residence threatening her. While they were en route, dispatchers advised the woman claimed the uncle had forced entry into her room with a weapon.
Upon arrival, the deputies reported seeing Neil Wayne Black exit the residence holding what appeared to be a rifle, it was determined to be a high powered pellet rifle which the sheriff’s officers had him hand over to them while they investigated the situation. The deputies then contacted the female caller, who they learned lives at the residence and has been in an on-and-off dating relationship with a male who lives at the residence, according to arrest reports.
Black and the sometimes beau, identified in arrest reports as 53-year-old Paige Spencer Whitworth, allegedly yelled at the woman to get out of the residence. Then, Black forced entry to the woman’s room, where both men continued yelling at her. Black pointed the pellet rifle at the woman during the disturbance and threatened her with imminent bodily injury, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Deputies took Black and Whitworth of Pickton, into custody at 4:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, on one count of aggravated assault of a date, family or household members with a weapon each, as Black allegedly placed the woman in fear of serious bodily injury using what is described as a deadly weapon and Whitworth was criminally responsible for the commission of the offense by provoking it. Evidence from the alleged CR 2382 disturbance and the pellet rifle were seized and both men transported to Hopkins County jail. An emergency protective order to restrict Whitworth from contacting the female resident, according to arrest reports.
Both men alleged to have been involved in the CR 2382 disturbance remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning, Dec. 11, 2021, in lieu of $75,000 bond on the first-degree felony aggravated assault charge, according to jail reports.
Friday was not the first time Whitworth has been jailed in Hopkins County for assault and related charges. The 53-year-old Pickton man spent May 30-Aug. 14, 2017 in custody on an aggravated assault of a date, family or household member with a weapon charge. He was assessed a 3-day jail commitment for a felony assault charge and spent March 3-4, 2018, in jail. Whitworth was returned to Hopkins County jail on April 10, 2019, for violation of probation on a family violence assault charge; he was released later that day on a $5,000 bond. He was booked into the county jail May 22, 2019 after his bond was revoked on an aggravated assault of a date, family or household member and remained in custody until July 22, 2019. He was most recently in jail July 31-Nov. 1, 2021 on a warrant for violation probation on an assault charge, according to jail records.
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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.
