Atmos Energy Donated Multi-Gas Detector To Hopkins County Fire Department
Atmos Energy donated a multi-gas detector to Hopkins County Fire Department to help keep them and the company’s crews work safer when dispatched to an incident involving any type of gas leak.
“We received this a few months back, but due to COVID, we were not able to do an official presentation. Atmos has really stepped up this past year. We’ve actually had some training done at the fire department in cooperation of Sulphur Springs Fire Department. We’re able to keep all first responders, including the workers at Atmos, safer on scenes,” Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley said.
The device could be used in a number of situations, including a vehicle backing over a gas meter or a gas line that breaks under ground. The device detected four different types of gases including propane.
“That way we can help one another. The agencies know what they are needing from each other. This multi-gas meter actually helps us when we’re going out, whether there’s a gas odor, or whatever it might be. It helps us detect what kind of gas it might be that way we’ll know the appropriate channel to take on that. It’s a very much needed tool that goes in our toolbox. Atmos donated that to us. We are very appreciative of that and want to recognize that for what all they did for us,” Endsley said.
“We really appreciate our partnership. Chief Endsley has been really wonderful to us too as well as in the county. We did do a training. We offer that just as a service. It’s really a service to us. I know that it’s a service to them to, but it helps us when our guys get a hit line, whether it’s from a contractor or a community worker or anything. I always tell people nine times out of 10 its somebody building a fence in their backyard and they don’t call locates,” said Beth Dattomo, Atmos manger of public affairs. “This helps us. This is the detector that our guys, every single one of them, has on their truck. So it helps us for you guys to use it on yours.”
Atmos also offers for the department to calibrate the devices at the Atmos offices, which they’ve done with both Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs Fire Departments, according to the Atmos public affairs manager. That, Endsley said, was very beneficial not only in the service but also financially, as the department was not out the cost of having the device calibrated.
“Anything else we can contribute or donate, I always tell them, please reach out if they are working on something. We just appreciate our partnership with you guys,” Dattomo said.
“They are always out there to help us. We always appreciate Atmos and what they do for us,” Endsley said.
The meter matches the one donated last year to Sulphur Springs Fire Department. Endsley said they asked that they be the same so that regardless of which personnel grabs it, they’ll know from their training how to read and work them during situations involving gases.
Atmos was recognized for the donation during the regular Feb. 8 meeting of Hopkins County Commissioners Court.
Other Business
Also during the meeting, Endsley asked the Court to approve a memorandum or understanding with Statewide Interoperability Coordination (known as SWIC). Endsley said officials were made aware of the MOU last year when they were finishing up a no match Homeland Security grant that allowed the county to purchased six mobile radios to go in the county’s mobile command trailer. SWIC makes sure that all frequencies are in check and that the county has all of the required licensing. During that, he did not realize that the county was required to have an MOU with SWIC for that. The MOU is an administrative formality to have that in place. The court approved the MOU with SWIC.
Endsley also asked the court to consider approving a Homeland Security grant application to be sent to the Office of the Governor requesting $18,315 to purchase two thermal imaging cameras to be used not only by the fire department but also by the law enforcement on the SWAT team. Thermal imagers are “very useful tools” that could be utilized for hazardous materials situations, structural firefighting and for the SWAT team as well.
“We need this resolution to move forward on this Homeland Security grant. It’s a great program that we do it every year. We have done some years joint with the City of Sulphur Springs. They have since then stopped the regional grant, and are just moving forward with individual counties and cities doing their own. It’s a very good program. The City of Sulphur Springs actually did this same grant last year for thermal cameras for their fire department and haz-mat team,” Endsley said. “It’s a very useful tool”
The court gave unanimous approval of the resolution approving the submission of the grant application for the imaging devices.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Feb. 1-7, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Feb. 1-7, 2021, included the following activity:
Arrests
- Justin Cable, 31 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Feb. 7, 2021 on a Smith County warrant for DWI and for possession of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, four grams or more but less than 400 grams, in a drug free zone.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 135 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 36 citations and 45 warnings during this reporting period.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Distributed At Some CHRISTUS Locations By Appointment For Patients Who Meet Phase1B Criteria
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 8, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. In honor of American Heart Month – the month of February – we encourage you to check on your heart!
For a flat rate of $75, you can have a Coronary Calcium Screening. To see if you require a referral and/or to schedule, call our team at 903.438.4543. It could save your life.
Blood Plasma Donation Interest
If you have had COVID-19, but not yet received the Covid-19 vaccine, and would be interested in donating plasma, please contact Holly Ragan via email at [email protected] for more information. Blood supplies are in a shortage, and all donations would be greatly appreciated.
Hospital Visitation
For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients, associates, and guests.
- (1) Entrance to hospital through Emergency Department 24/7
- (1) Visitor per patient
- Visitors must be between the ages of 16-years old and 65-years old
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (subject to change)
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Clinic Services
New Staff
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is excited to welcome Family Practice Physician, Laura Kosub, MD to our team. Dr. Kosub will see patients at the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Primary Care Building 1, three days per week. Nikki Collins, Family Nurse Practitioner will be available to care for her patients on other days. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kosub or Nikki Collins, FNP, please call the clinic at 903-885-3181.
Our hearts are here for yours
Advanced Heart Care and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances have delivered heart care in Northeast Texas for over 40 years. Together we will continue to provide leading-edge heart care to the communities we serve. You can be confident that your heart is in the best hands with the experienced team of board certified cardiologists at Advanced Heart Care. The scope of their services include: Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Specialists, Concierge Services, Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention, and Second Opinion Clinic. Within the hospital, we have 24/7 STEMI coverage and 24/7 Cath Lab. If you are experiencing signs of a heart attack, don’t wait – come see us and our team of specialists at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital. To reach Advanced Heart Care local office, call 903.885.3059.
COVID-19 Vaccines
At this time, vaccinations will be distributed by appointment only, and only for those patients who meet the Phase1B criteria. Vaccine appointments can be made by visiting christushealth.org and clicking on the yellow chat icon on the homepage to connect you with Christy, our virtual assistant. If you agree to the terms, when she asks, “how can I help you” select “Vaccine information.” Next, choose, “Am I eligible for the vaccine?” You will then be prompted to answer a few screening questions prior to choosing a location nearest you and scheduling an appointment. As of January 4, 2021, vaccinations are being offered by appointment only. If appointments are full, you can select other locations or check back regularly, as appointments are being added as supplies become available.
Urgent Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care, located at 1339 South Broadway St. in Sulphur Springs, is open. The Urgent Care hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone number to reach Urgent Care is 903.951.1001. The Urgent Care offers rapid COVID-19 tests, with results in 15 minutes.
COVID-19
Experiencing Symptoms?
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, chills, muscle pain or headache, or diarrhea, please call your provider for either a face-to-face appointment or a telemedicine consultation. If your provider determines you need to have a COVID-19 test, they will send you to the appropriate outpatient location for testing. If you are experiencing an emergency, please present to the Emergency Room. At this time, we are preserving our Emergency Room COVID-19 tests for those who are experiencing an emergency. Otherwise, we would ask that you follow the steps above. If you do not have a healthcare provider, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic welcomes new patients. Please call 903.885.3181 to talk to one of our associates about setting up an appointment.
Don’t Delay Care
We want to be perfectly clear – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances remains a safe place for all to receive quality care. Go to the Emergency Department or call 9-1-1 if you are urgently ill. While COVID-19 is new, our processes and procedures in place for infection prevention and preventing the spread of illness are not. To learn more about COVID-19, go to ChristusTMF.org or www.cdc.gov.
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CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Noise, Material Inside, Maintenance Of Panels Among Residents’ Concerns Regarding Planned Dike Solar Farm
A few Dike residents expressed to Hopkins County Commissioners Monday morning their displeasure and concerns regarding the planned Dike solar facility, Hopkins Energy LLC, in their community Monday morning
Michele Barnes said she and her husband moved 18 months ago from the Houston area to Dike, were they enjoy their country life, away from the cities and towns, where they are able to see the stars at night and watch a family of deer cross the field next to her property at dusk and twilight. She said she now wonders, if by approving a request for tax incentives for a solar farm to be constructed in the Dike area, the Commissioners Court has changed that for her, if there will even be any animals in the area after the solar farm is put into operation in Dike.
She contends that solar panels have not been around long enough for people to see if there would be any potential long-term effects to the area surrounding the solar farm.
“After doing just a little bit of research, the biggest risk to any environment is the maintenance of the solar panels. These panels are made of harmful materials that are contained in the panels, but if not properly maintained, this lead and cadmium can seep into the ground and affect our water supply. What assurances are the Dike residents to receive from you our commissioners that you will not let this happen to us? Will you be paying for the health costs of the Dike residents when exposed to these harmful toxins? Will you reimburse the farmers for the loss of their wildlife or their animals they are raising due to the exposure of these toxins?” Barnes asked.
Barnes questioned what if any systems the Commissioners Court has put into place to ensure that the panels installed in Dike are not harmful, to ensure the company doesn’t use “inferior product materials” which would make leaks more likely. She asked if the county would be performing random water and soil testing to be sure no leakage occurs or if the company responsible for the planned Dike solar farm will provide samples, with results reported to the Commissioners Court.
“What assurances do Dike residents have that a panel fire will not occur and cause extensive damage to our area? What protocols have been put into place by you, the Commissioners, to the solar company that these panels will be disposed of properly and quickly so as not to damage the land and surrounding wildlife and water supply?” Barnes asked, then requested a private meeting with each commissioner to discuss here concerns and their plan to ensure their constituents are safe.
County Judge Robert Newsom asked if any of the commissioners would like to respond, and noted a meeting is being organized regarding the planned Dike solar farm.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley said county officials have been in contact with representatives of the company to hold a meeting to address community concerns regarding the planned Dike solar farm, Hopkins Energy LLC. A venue in the Dike area is being sought that can handle a large crowd with proper distancing observed due to COVID-19. As soon as that decision is made, Bartley said, he will let everyone know about it so those who wish to may attend.
Michael Pickens, the officials spokesperson for Save Dike from Solar, said he had also spoken to the same gentleman from the French power plant company that he believed Bartley had spoken to.
Pickens said the community would not be OK with having people file in one at a time to talk to the company representative. A group setting such as an auditorium is needed for the meeting.
“I just want to make sure everybody understands what’s going in. It’s not a solar farm. It’s a power plant. It’s a solar industrial power plant complex,” Pickens said.
He said the company representative he talked to told him that there will be 80 inverters that make 80 decibels a piece, and “the noise would be roughly like a major highway going through Dike.” There also will be two substations, which he described as “massive buildings the size of office buildings” across the fence from two residents’ properties. He said as he understands it, the operation will be a “massive power
“I just want to make that very clear. This is not a couple hundred acres of panels and grass fields — It’s a massive power plant operation,” Pickens said.
Andrew Froneberger, who says he’s lived in the area for 25 years and married into a family who has lived in Hopkins County for generations. He said he is “personally ashamed of the Commissioners Court for allowing this to happen and ashamed of the school districts for what seems to appear to me as a get rich quick scheme because of the taxes it’s going to generate.” The Dike resident expressed concern for the quality of life in Dike if the area does have the kind of noise issues Pickens described.
“I didn’t work all my life to buy a piece of property to have it disrupted, because I’m 15 miles from Sulphur Springs, the property that I bought. I don’t want it disrupted by bringing the city to the country. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to bring this power plant into place,” Froneberger said. “For one, it does not generate local jobs. The construction is not local jobs. It is all out of state construction. I know from a guy that I work with, they are building one north of Wolfe City; all the construction is either out of Kansas or Nebraska or somewhere, all the guys that are building that. So I’m just real disappointed that we have come to this situation where we are having to fight for to maintain our way of life that we’ve worked all of our life to have.”
Sports: SSHS Odds And Ends On Monday, Feb. 8
Some schedule changes were announced Monday, February 8, by Sulphur Springs Athletic Director Greg Owens. He announced that a Lady Cats Softball Team scrimmage at Royse City has been moved up from Tuesday to Monday, February 8, due to weather concerns. Play begins Monday at 5 p.m. with a JV scrimmage to be followed by the Varsity scrimmage.
In addition, a Lady Cats Golf tournament that was scheduled on Wednesday hosted by Bullard at Emerald Bay has been moved up to Tuesday, February 9.
With the Wildcats Basketball Team nailing down second place in the district race with their 74-68 win at home Friday over Texas High, next for them will be a bi-district game with the #3 seed in district 16-5A next week. On the Saturday morning, February 6, Coaches Show on KSST Radio and Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable, Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said things are less than clear over in District 16-5A. That district still has games taking place this week.
The Lady Cats Basketball Team now has firm information concerning their bi-district playoff game. The Lady Cats will meet Nacogdoches Friday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Athens. The Lady Dragons are the #4 seed in District 16-5A after losing to Lufkin Friday night on the road. The Lady Dragons finished district play with a 4-6 record and Max Preps has them with an 8-14 season record. The Lady Cats will play a warm up game Monday night, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Caddo Mills. The Lady Cats are tri-champs of District 15-5A with a 9-3 district mark. They earned the #1 seed in the playoffs due to their head to head competition with Hallsville and Mount Pleasant.
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez announced changes to a planned tournament at Mount Pleasant originally scheduled for later this week. The varsity competition is now scheduled to take place Monday, February 8, while the JV tournament has been moved up to Tuesday. The Wildcats’ varsity got in their second tournament of the year Friday at Kilgore. Coach Martinez said there were 15 other teams there including some highly regarded Class 4A programs. Jeauxleigh Cantu took first in girls singles and senior Harleigh Stegient was fourth in girls singles. Coach Martinez said the girls doubles team of Mykylie Meador and Trynity Luckett also played well. He called it a very productive day and he added he liked what he saw.
The Wildcats Baseball Team will have their first scrimmage of the season at Sherman Monday night, February 8. Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack has also consolidated his players into just two teams instead of three. There will continue to be a JV Royal squad along with the Varsity. The JV Gold Team schedule has been canceled. At Sherman, the Wildcats JV Royal Team will scrimmage at 4:30 p.m. The Wildcats Varsity will then scrimmage at 6:30 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.
Sulphur Bluff VFD Received Community Builder Award
Sulphur Bluff VFD received a Community Builder Award from Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge No. 246, presented by Wade Bartley during the public forum portion of the Feb. 8 Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting.
The award recognized outstanding non-Masons who have distinguished themselves through their service to the community; to local, state and national governments; to the church or to humanity, and may be found in service clubs, through public school systems, religious activities and office in military or patriotic organizations, through all sorts of volunteer work, Bartley noted.
“They do a lot of things you don’t see. They are out there protecting no only just their neighbors but the county as a whole. They’re there to serve everyone. They do it without any fanfare and they don’t expect any recognition. They just go out there and they help take care of their neighbors, and that is what this is all about,” Bartley noted. “The volunteer fire department has gone through many changes since 1975, and today, they’re still there serving their community members, their neighbors, to help save their property, lives or whatever the need there may be. So, it is with great pleasure that I get to present this Community Builder award to Sulphur Bluff fire department for distinguished service and contribution to the community of Sulphur Bluff and Hopkins County.”
Bartley presented the award, on behalf of Masonic Lodge No. 246 and the Grand Lodge of Texas, to Sulphur Bluff VFD Chief Chris Bassham, and extended thanks and appreciation to him and all the members of SBVFD for all of their help.
Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department has a heritage of providing fire protection in Hopkins County following a disastrous fire at the Sulphur Bluff School gym. Over a dozen community members gathered in 1974 to begin organizing the department to provide fire protection for Hopkins County. Some of those citizens and/or family members continued to serve a volunteers for the department. Sulphur Bluff VFD was founded in late 1975 as one of the first Volunteer Fire Departments to serve Hopkins County;
T.L. Sanderson supported these efforts by lending a 1968 Chevy milk truck to serve in hauling water to the site where volunteers operated with buckets and water-soaked feed sacks.
In 1976, with revenue sharing money and the assembly of units in Wichita Falls, Sulphur Bluff received the first of five fire trucks purchased as 1976 one-ton chassis by Hopkins County through Price Ford Sales of Sulphur Springs. In their efforts to generate revenue toward the purchase of land and construction of the Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department facility, the volunteer firemen hauled a 1976 half-ton pickup truck to area events throughout northeast Texas to sell tickets. As of 2020, SBVFD had 13 members supporting six fire apparatus who continue to serve and protect the Sulphur Bluff community and Hopkins County.
Cumby ISD Board Extended Superintendent’s Contract
At a special called board meeting held by the Cumby ISD Board of Trustees on January 30, the committee took action on Superintendent Shelly Slaughter’s employment contract. With a vote of 6-0, the Cumby ISD board extended Mrs. Slaughter’s contract by another year, making the total agreement for five years.
“We are very excited to have the opportunity to extend Mrs. Slaughter’s contract. With the pandemic, all schools have faced challenges and Mrs. Slaughter along with the CISD faculty and staff have done a tremendous job providing quality instruction both on campus and remotely. Mrs. Slaughter is also leading the charge with the Lone Star Governance program that is approved by Education Commissioner Mike Morath of the Texas Education Agency,” Cumby ISD Board of Trustees President Jason Hudson said on behalf of the CISD school board.
Hudson explained that the purpose of Lone Star Governance is to provide coaching and support, through a continuous-improvement framework, for school governing teams that choose and commit to intensively focus on the objective to improve student outcomes. TEA has approved about six school districts across the state of Texas to participate in this specialized cohort program.
Cumby ISD has also been approved as a Collegiate Edu Nation program for the 2020-21 school year. This Early College Program provides students the opportunity to earn their associate degree prior to high school graduation, thanks to the long-standing partnership between CISD and Paris Junior College, Hudson noted.
“Mrs. Slaughter has been influential in the design process of preparing this model so that our students can better plan for the next level of education or workforce,” Hudson stated.
The school offers the Texas Success Initiative test on-site at the school for students starting their eighth grade year and offers a program to help students be successful with skills needed for the college entrance test , according to the superintendent.
Cumby ISD is the only P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) and EduNation school in Region 8, school officials noted. Edunation joins all learning needs into one advanced platform giving students, teachers and parents tools for a simpler and more connected learning experience across all grade levels.
The school also utilizes an AVID program to provide strategies for career readiness starting at the seventh grade level. These plans will allow the district to better meets components of House Bill 3 which shift more emphasis toward college, career and military readiness for high school graduates, according to the superintendent. Partnering with area businesses and industries will help provide students for the local job market, not only providing information about jobs in the area, but giving them marketable skills to be successful in those areas through hands-on learning in internships. The school is planning an upcoming P-TECH Advisory meeting later this month, and invites businesses, industries and schools of higher education to participate and learn more about partnering with the school to help students complete high school with industry certifications or an Associate’s Degree.
“These are exciting times for the Cumby community and we look forward to working with Mrs. Slaughter for many years to come,” Hudson said.
Slaughter began her career at Cumby ISD in 2004 as the elementary principal. She served in this role for 8 years, then moved to Cumby High School as principal. She served 1 year at the High School, then, became district superintendent. She is currently in her eighth year as superintendent and her 17th year of service to Cumby ISD.
Slaughter also has served on the board of Texas Council of Women School Executives for about 10 years and currently is president elect for the organization.
Community Input Desired for TexasSpeaks Assessment
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas
TexasSpeaks is being conducted in County and across the State of Texas to allow the citizens
of Texas to provide their input on the assets and issues in their communities. The local branch
of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a rich history of providing educational
programs that address the most critical issues in the county, and invites your participation in the
TexasSpeaks process.
The Extension Service highly values the opinions shared through the TexasSpeaks community
assessment. The expectation is that the assessment will take about 10 minutes.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is a statewide network of professional educators,
trained volunteers, and county offices. It reaches into every Texas county to address local
priority needs and to extend the latest research to the people of Texas. Some of the major
efforts are in mitigating drought impacts; conserving water use in homes, landscapes, and
production agriculture; improving emergency management; enhancing food security; and
protecting human health through education about diet, exercise, and disease prevention and
management.
You can provide your input by going to the following tx.ag/texasspeaks or by scanning the QR
code below.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the County Extension office at (903-348-4906) or email me at [email protected]
Thank you very much for your involvement in this process!
Lady Cats Soccer Team Makes One Goal Enough In 1-0 Win Over Texas High At Home Friday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team scored a goal and then managed to shut out Texas High 1-0 Friday night, February 5, at Gerald Prim Stadium. It was the first outright win in district play this season for the Lady Cats.
In three games, they now have a win, a shootout win and a loss. Texas High suffered their first district loss after getting two wins at home. The Lady Cats improved their season record to 7-5-4.
The Lady Cats travel to Marshall on Tuesday. The Lady Mavs are 0-2 in district play with losses at Pine Tree, 4-0 and at Texas High, 13-0.
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.
Woman Attempts To Evade Police In A Vehicle
A 21-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was arrested Sunday night after attempting to evade police in a vehicle.
Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Josh Shufeldt reported seeing a white Infiniti traveling east at a high rate of speed in the 1100 block of Main Street at around 9:15 p.m. Feb. 7. He confirmed the speed on radar, according to arrest reports.
After the vehicle passed him, the officer turned around and activated his overhead lights in an attempt to stop it. The vehicle slowed, then turned south onto Craig Street, where it reportedly sped up again. The white vehicle stopped in the 400 block of Craig Street,.
The driver, identified in arrest reports as Celecia Nicole Jeffery, was arrested for reckless driving and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. She remained in Hopkins County jail mid-morning Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.
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.
