GoFundMe Set Up for Sulphur Springs Native
October 31, 2020 – Anyone who knows Jon Day, knows that he is a fighter. The true test of his ability to fight came on January 23rd of this year when he suffered a massive brain bleed. He was rushed to Parkland Hospital in Dallas, received excellent care that truly saved his life and then his journey of recovery began. He is still fighting on that journey. As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic hit in March and as Jon made his way from one facility to the next, his contact with the outside world diminished. He finally completed his inpatient rehab and was sent home in early August.
Jon Day spent his formative years in Sulphur Springs, moving here when we were in the 8th grade. I met Jon on his first day at school and we have been lifelong friends ever since. Jon is the youngest son of long time Methodist Minister, Gaither Day who moved his family here to lead the Sulphur Springs First United Methodist Church.
Jon started working early in life by working nights at Super Handy when we were in high school. He has always had an independent spirit and never been shy about working. He was also the youngest travel agent around as he worked for All World Travel while we were still in high school. He continued in the travel business for several years and transitioned to banking, never backing down from a challenge.
But now the real work begins. His independent spirit would never allow him to ask for help. Although he had a great job with great benefits, his options have become limited very quickly. A GoFundMe account was set up in Jon’s name by his great friend Rick Denning of Dallas, who has helped Jon every step of the way through his recovery.
I urge anyone who knows Jon or his family to take the time to click on the link and express your love in any amount that you can afford. Any amount would make a difference to help Jon through his recovery and get him back to working again. Jon is up for the challenge and I know he will succeed.
Oct. 30 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 17 New Cases, 32 Recoveries
Although 17 additional Hopkins County residents had received positive COVID-19 results, nearly twice as many recoveries as new cases were reported by Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management in the Oct. 30 COVID-19 update. Texas Department of State Health Services Friday also reported another COVID-19 fatality for Hopkins County, and Texas Health and Human Services reported a total of 23 nursing home resident deaths on Oct. 16 according to Texas Health and Human Services.
HC/SSEM Oct. 30 Update
The 17 new COVID-19 cases reported for Hopkins County increased the new case count for the week to 84. That makes 323 Hopkins County residents who received lab-confirmed positive molecular COVID-19 test results this month and 684 county residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019 since March.
HC/SSEM in the Oct. 30 COVID-19 update reported 32 Hopkins County residents were confirmed to have recovered from the virus. This follows a day in which 81 recoveries were reported. That makes 124 recoveries so far this week, nearly half the monthly total of 257 recoveries reported this week. That increases the cumulative number of recoveries since March to 540.
Those recoveries helped lower the active case count for the second day in a row. The active case count dropped from 236 on Wednesday to 159 on Oct. 29 to 144 active cases on Oct. 30.
HC/SSEM also reported 3 more patients in the COVID unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs on Friday than on Thursday, increasing the patient count to 14 — the most patients reported to be in the unit this month but not the most reported by local officials in the last 3 months. The COVID-19 unit had 17 patients on Sept. 28.
Testing In Hopkins County
According to the Oct. 30 COVID-19 update, 53 additional tests were performed at the COVID-19 testing site at 128-A Jefferson St. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Each day this week fewer tests have been performed at 128-A Jefferson St.: 126 on Saturday, 111 on Monday, 63 on Tuesday, 58 on Wednesday and 53 on Thursday.
That makes 3 consecutive weeks in which fewer tests have been performed at the site each week. A total of 528 tests were performed on Jefferson Street the week of Oct. 3-9, that number dropped to 547 tests Oct. 10-16, 543 tests Oct. 17-23 and 411 tests Oct. 24-30.
Cumulatively, 2,303 COVID-19 tests have been conducted since the Jefferson Street drive-through testing site opened on Sept. 25, HC/SSEM officials reported in the Oct. 30 COVID-19 update.
The Jefferson Street COVID testing site will remain open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each Monday-Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday during November.
To book a test, go online to GoGetTested.com; either scroll down to the alphabetic list. Click Book Now on the preferred testing location (in the Red Cross/old Fidelity Express — Texas Emergency Management building at 128-A Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs), click Book Now and follow the prompts. Test results are returned in less than 48 hours on average to the preferred device provided via text or email message.
There is no out-of-pocket costs for tests; if individuals don’t have insurance, the test is free. GoGetTested screens for live virus using FDA approved oral swab using a lab-based PCR process. Everyone is eligible for test, however, the person scheduling the test should be 18 or older in order to sign giving a COVID-19 public health authorization and consent. A phone is needed to register online.
HC/SSEM officials also reported 64 Hopkins County residents received positive results on COVID-19 antigen tests conducted at testing facilities within Hopkins County from Oct. 24 to Oct. 30. That’s the fewest number of positive antigen tests reported in the last 4 weeks. Last Friday, 105 positive results were reported t. There were 82 antigen positives from Oct. 10-16, and 101 Oct. 3-9.
HC/SSEM reminded in the Oct. 30 COVID-19 update that positive antigen test results reflect Hopkins County residents only, are reported weekly, are not count towards state numbers, and will not be shown as “recovered.”
DSHS Fatality Report
Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 30 reported 35 COVID-19 fatalities for Hopkins County, one more death than reported on Oct. 29. Friday was the third consecutive day in which DSHS reported additional COVID-19 fatalities for Hopkins County.
The latest fatality was reported in the Oct. 30 DSHS County Trends report to have occurred on Friday, Oct. 16. That makes 9 Hopkins County COVID-19 fatalities in the last 7 days, 17 this month and 35 since July: 3 on Oct. 5; 2 each on Oct. 9 and 18; and one death each on Oct. 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 22, 24 and 25.
THHS Reports
Texas Health and Human Services on Oct. 30 reported 2 additional COVID-19 deaths among residents at Carriage House Manor, for a total of 21 residents who had COVID-19 who died as of Oct. 16. That leaves 6 active resident and 3 active employee COVID-19 cases reported for Carriage House Manor.
Carriage House Manor has had a total of 41 employees and 59 residents who had tested positive for COVID-19, including 32 residents who had recovered from the virus on Oct. 16, the most recent data available in the Oct. 30 HHS nursing facility report.
HHS also reported 5 additional employees at Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab had tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 16, increasing the active employee case count to 26 and the cumulative count to 31 employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March.
One additional resident of Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab had tested positive for COVID-19 and another had recovered from the virus. That’s 21 active cases and four recoveries among Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab residents on Oct. 16, according to the Oct. 30 HHS nursing facility report.
Crock Creek Health and Rehabilitation LLC continued to have one active employee case on Oct. 16, and 2 cumulative employee cases.
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation continued to have three active employee cases on Oct. 16. The facility reported 5 cumulative employee cases, 16 cumulative resident cases, including 2 resident deaths, according to the Oct. 30 HHS nursing home report.
There were no active COVID-19 cases reported at either Wesley House or Hopkins Place on Oct. 16, according to the Oct. 30 HHS assisted living facility report.
There were no active COVID-19 cases reported in either employees or students at the 6 licensed child care centers, school-age programs and before and after school programs in Hopkins County on Oct. 29, HHS reported on Oct. 30.
Jacksonville Man Sentenced On 2 Counts Of Sexual Assault Of Teen He Met Online
A 36-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced Friday in district court on two counts of sexual assault of a teen he was accused of contacting online in March and traveling twice to Hopkins County to meet.
Andrew Curtis Hostetler on Sept. 21 pled guilty to two indictments of sexual assault of a child with no agreement as to punishment. A pre-sentence investigation report was prepared by the probation office and submitted to the court.
Hostetler appeared before 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt Friday morning, Oct. 30, for a sentencing hearing. The defendant reportedly took the stand in the sentencing hearing this morning. Also testifying was the mother of one of his children.
Judge Northcutt sentenced Hostetler Oct. 30 to 10 years in prison on each sexual assault of a child case, with sentences to run concurrently.
District Attorney Will Ramsay and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford credited the work of the sheriff’s deputies and staff from the time they were notified about the case March 21 for not only finding the missing youth but catching Hostetler traveling with the teen.
“This was an amazing job by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office to quickly find and apprehend a man who had been involved in a sexual relationship with a minor. Because of their quick and competent work, justice prevailed. I appreciate Judge Northcutt’s strong sentence and hope that it continues to send the message that Hopkins County is not a safe venue for predators,” Ramsay said Friday.
“Their quick work with the case allowed the individual to be captured,” Weatherford said. “Their work was phenomenal.”
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, to a Como address, where a woman reported her 14-year-old missing for about 12 hours. Deputies had located the teen within an hour of first being contacted and had Hostetler in custody for further investigation a few minutes later, according to sheriff’s reports.
The deputies received information the teen might be with an older male she had allegedly been talking to through a website.
HCSO Sgt. Shea Shaw, the deputies on his shift and dispatchers reportedly quickly responded using every tool available to them, including electronic, vehicles and “boots on the ground” in an effort to locate the teen.
Deputies, alert, on March 21 within an hour located a red car driven by a white male on Gaskins Street in Como. A female passenger appeared to be covering or attempting to hide her face, deputies alleged in the March arrest report. They stopped the car and determined the passenger was the missing youth. The driver, identified as Hostetler, was taken into custody at 10:12 a.m. March 21 for further investigation, sheriff’s officers reported in March.
Hostetler, deputies alleged in March reports, admitted to have sexual intercourse in the early hours of March 21 at a Sulphur Springs motel he paid for and that it wasn’t the first time he’d met the juvenile. He claimed during the March investigation that he didn’t know she was 14, but did know her mother didn’t approve of her dating older men, so he planned to drop her off down the street from her home as he’d done before, Sgt. Shaw and Deputy Alvin Jordan alleged in the March 21 arrest reports.
Hostetler has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest March 21 on two sexual assault of a child charges, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Records for Oct. 30, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Randy Dean Galloway Jr. and Takara Daeanne Miles
- John Carlo Velasco and Brandi Leeann Frady
- Tyler Ernest Crump and Rachel Cheyenne Reed
- Martin Russell McQueen and Rebecca L. Maiello
- Damion Scott Shields and Amberly Reagan Jennings
- Kevin Odell Harrison and Camryn Noel Slaughter
- Kasmir Artest Phillips and Daia Alexandria Wade
- Bryan Scott James Lane to Cami Mariah Williams
Land Deed Transactions
- Peggy Basham and William A Levey to Brady Keith Fisher; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Betty Grace Gideon to Jessica Ann Melton; tract in the Rose Hill Addition
- Saundra Bindeman, independent executor for the Billy Joe Smith Estate, to Theresa Horton; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Saundra Bindeman, independent executor for the Billy Joe Smith Estate to Saundra Bindeman; tract in the GC Wetmore survey
- Jose Santacruz to Ruben Zepada; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Ricardo Chavarria to Saul E. Romero; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Ricardo Chavarria to Maria Dela Cruz Rios and Olga Marina Rios; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Brandi Caddell and Logan Caddell to Lauren F. Whittle and Robert D. Whittle; tract in the WM H Moses survey
- Margaret Mohl to Kevin Mohl and Shari Mohl; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Carol F. Vernon to Billy J. Gunn; tract in the D. Ramsey survey
- Cathy Lynn Sells Morphew to Julie Anna Sells Stewart; tract in the Pleasant Venables
- Julie Hagood Sheeder to Frank E. Sheeder III; tract in the Thomas Proctor survey
- David E. Horn to Ruth Ann Horn; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Denis Sandoval to Cynthia Diane Harrington; tract in the WHH Hopkins survey
- Patsy F. Cook and WA Cook Jr. to William G. Cook; tract in the Samuel Hough survey
- Kay A. Bullard to Christopher Bullard; tract in the D. Anding survey
- Opal Johnson to Joseph McLennan; tract in the Lucy Ann Cullum survey
- Billy Key to Dixie Lee McClain and Harry Mack McClain; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Tabestan Enterprises LLC to Xcelon Development LLC; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Lindsey D. Lollar and R. Lollar II to Asher Andrew Dial and Meredith N. Dial; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Kimberly Squires to Philip Daygan Squires; tract in the Franklin Marrs survey
- Marsha Nell Furney to Laura Furney Hathhorn and Gary Furney; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Billy Wayne Hightower to Natalie Jean Hightower and Nathan Allen Hightower; tract in the Thomas Lee survey
- Cynthia Ann Hightower to Natalie Jean Hightower and Nathan Allen Hightower; tract in the Thomas Lee survey
- Ramona Gaye Daniel known as Ramona Gaye Thompson and Marty Thompson to Savannah Denise Benusa; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Guadalupe Preciado and Patricia Preciado to Javier Presiado and Melissa Presiado; tract in the A. Ashmore survey
- Alan R. Romans to Kurt Hansford; tract in the Robert C. Graves survey
- Gerald D. White and Pamela K. White to Jamie Mejia; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Jamie Mejia to Gerald D. White and Pamela K. White; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Silvia Machado and Benito Palencia Santos to Templo De Dios De Sulphur Springs; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Together Good Deeds II LLC to Karen G. Vertreese; tract in the MW Matthews survey
- Dale Froneberger, Mark David Froneberger and Karen Lynn Froneberger McMan to Rembold Ranch LLC; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Charles Dawson and Sharolette Hyde to Alan Screws and Kim Screws; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Candace Pair and Jody Pair to Kattie Foster and Jeremy Dale Melton; tract in the Minor Blossom survey
- Timothy Mark Flippen and Tina Marie Flippen to Logan Tate Scott and Mason Kyle Scott; tract in the William Connor survey
- Ana Barcenas and Juan Barcenas to John Mark Chapman; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Gary J. Lewis and Rachel Lewis to Jerry D. Covington and Melissa D. Covington; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Francisco C. Perez, Gladys Perez and Susana Perez to Gladys Perez; tract in the James Lee survey
- Mr Cooper as Nationstar Mortgage LLC to Donald Edward Compton and Mary Ellen Compton; tract in the Jasper County School Land survey
- Ladonna Ellison Galloway to Jeffrey Scott Galloway; tract in the Jesse Odom survey
- Brandon Enrique Zapata, Dante Enrique Zapata, Dorian James Zapata and Samantha Hanna Zapata to Enola Gay Mathews, formerly known as Enola Gay Bounds; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Angela Evon Bounds Barnes, James Clayton Bounds, Jessica Ashley Bounds Glover and Bobbi Jo Bounds Rowland to Enola Gay Mathews, formerly known as Enola Gay Bounds; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Linda Fuller and Tim Fuller to David Blackmon and Kathryn Blackmon; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Richard Akerhielm, independently and as agent, and Sharon Akerhielm to Amy Smith and Matt Smith; tract in the HH Hargrave survey
- Billy Junior Williams to Mystie Wilson; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Chrissy Lynn Hester also known as C Hester to Andrew John Kuiper; tract in the E. Melton survey
- The Ranches at River Ridged LLC to Baps Investing Group LLC; tract in the James Hansley survey
- Betty Jean Agee also in fact Betty Jean Phillips and Dorothy Lee Beasley to Betty Jean Agee also known as Betty Jean Phillips and Pamela Ann Hudson; tract in the Jonas Haile survey
- Jimmy Joslin and Robin Joslin to Michael Dale Goodson and Rebecca Vaness Goodson; tract in the Francis Hopkins survey
- Mark McClendon to Jennifer May Draper and Matthew Craig Draper; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jeffery Ryan Chester, Ryan or R Chester, and Sunni Chester to Jack Anelo Dempsey and Kristy Marie Dempsey, co-trustees for the Jake Dempsey Revocable Trust and Kristy Dempsey Revocable Trust; tract in the Jane Russell survey
- Betty Warnstead and Douglas Charles Barnstead to Alijandra L. Walker and Christopher R. Walker; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Susan Miner and Thomas Miner to James Dardeen; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jacob Steelman and Katie Steelman to Hung Ta; tract in the PB Hume survey
- Bradley Wood to Audra Leigh Clark; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- C Stewart and Lisa Michele Stewart to Carley Nichole Hunt and Seth Garrett Hunt; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jackie Dan Froneberger and K Froneberger to Brian Daniel Crump and Jill Suzanne Crump; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Ashley M. Thompson and Jeremy Wayne Thompson to Steven James Osborne and Keri L. Osborne; tract in the Winnie Jewell survey
- Brian Tubb and Kimberly Tubb to Alfredo Gomez and Jeff Gomez; tract in the George Wetmore survey
- James Richard Wiler to Cheryl D. Cook; tract in the Joseph H. Simpson survey
- Caroline Free Bagot, independent executor for the Dwight Allen Free Jr. Estate, to C. Free O & G LLC and Marmie LLC
- Roosth 801 LTD to Roosth 806 LTD
- James P. Lefan to Carolyn K. Lefan and James P. Lefan, trustees for the Lefan Family Trust
- Joshua Zane Willhite and Laci Willhite and Christopher B. Stewart and Lisa A. Stewart; tract in the Daniel Draper survey
- Irvin D. Pense and Pense Ranch Properties LLC to Reyna Ortiz and Mauricio Santamaria; tract in the Samuel Perkins survey
- Alton Nelson Nelson and Teressa Lachel Nelson to Catherine Adebayo and Segun Dominion Adebayo; tract in the Agaton Caro survey
- H Grandfield and Hayden Jackson to Joshua Refrow; tract in the Samuel Burke survey
- Milton Pineda to Flor D. Pineda; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- AAdams LLC to April Adams; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Coy Johnson to Elaina L. Malone and Katrina R. Malone; tract in the Jason Clark survey
Wildcats Football Is Back Tonight, There Is Also Lady Cats Volleyball On This Game Day Friday
When the Wildcats Football Team faces North Forney at Gerald Prim Stadium on this game day Friday night, October 30, it will have been 28 days since the Wildcats last game. This one, against North Forney, is something new.
With so many COVID-19 cancellations, District 8-5A came up with Zone Play. The district has been divided into two zones. The Wildcats and North Forney are joined in Zone B by Greenville and Corsicana, who play each other tonight. Tonight will be the first of three weeks of zone play to determine seeding that will decide the district’s four playoff teams.
The Wildcats are 0-2 for the season with losses to Frisco Wakeland and Lovejoy. North Forney is 4-0 with wins over Frisco Lone Star, Little Elm, Fort Worth Brewer and Forney. However, both teams are 0-0 in important zone play so everyone is starting with a clean slate.
The Falcons are coached by Randy Jackson, in his 4th year, as North Forney’s Head Coach. The Wildcats Greg Owens is in his 15th year here.
North Forney is explosive on offense and they also have a disruptive defense. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at The Prim.
Meanwhile, the first place Lady Cats Volleyball Team has a big road challenge on this game day Friday. The Lady Cats, 7-1 in district play and 10-6 for the season, take on the Lady Mavericks at Marshall. The varsity game is first in Marshall beginning at 4:30 p.m. JV Blue and JV Gold games will follow.
The Lady Cats varsity moved into sole possession of first place with a home 3-0 win over Texas High on Tuesday evening in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Lady Cats have won seven straight matches since they opened district play with a road loss at Texas High back on October 2.
Woman Involved In Vehicle Crash Arrested On Violation Of Probation Warrant
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For 2nd Time This Month, 4th Time This Year
Three people were arrested on violation of probation warrants on Thursday, including a woman involved in a vehicle crash. A disturbance also resulted in one man’s arrest for the second time this month and fourth time this year, according to arrest reports.
Hillcrest Drive Crash
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Shawn Albright contacted a 26-year-old Sulphur Springs woman reported to have been involved in a vehicle crash on North Hillcrest Drive at 2:17 p.m. October 29, 2020.
A records check using the woman’s ID information showed Jessica Guadarrama to be wanted on two Hopkins County warrants. The warrants were confirmed as active and Guadarrama was taken into custody at 2:45 p.m. for not paying a no driver’s license fine and violation of probation-forgery charges.
Guadarrama, who is also known by Jessica Bareiny Guadarrama, Jessica Barei Guadarrama-Avina and Jessica Bareiny Silva, remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Oct. 30, on both charges.
Jail records show Oct. 29, 2020, was the second time Guadarrama has been arrested on those charges. She spent Dec. 7, 2017 through Jan. 6, 2018 in Hopkins County jail on warrants for violation of probation-forgery and not paying a no driver’s license fine. She was arrested for forgery of a financial instrument on Jan. 26, 2017.
Church Street Disturbance
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Robble Acosta responded to what was reported as a verbal disturbance on Church Street Thursday evening.
Upon arrival, officers identified the people on scene at the location. Troy Tennel Ross was found to have an active warrant for his arrest for violation of probation on a third-degree felony assault of a family or household member charge.
The 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody and jailed on the warrant at 6:13 p.m. Oct. 29, 2020, marking the second time this month and fourth time this year Ross has been booked into Hopkins County jail.
Ross was first arrested March 30 for allegedly assaulting a woman identified in reports as his wife by throwing her twice to the ground in a Gilmer Street car wash parking lot around 4:20 a.m. A scratch on the woman’s chest, where bruising was beginning to appear, as well as bruising on one hand and a scrape on one knee supported the assault allegation. A protective order was issued preventing him from contacting the woman.
He was returned to jail on April 22, just 6 days after being released on a $25,000 bond on the assault of family or household member with previous conviction charge, for violation of bond/protective order. Police were flagged down around 12:40 a.m. April 22 by a person claiming he had violated a protective order issued following the March assault. Officers went to the Park Circle Drive address, where Ross was observed by one of the officers who arrested him on March 30. After confirming the protective order to still be active, police took Ross into custody on a Class A misdemeanor violation of a bond/protective order charge. A charge for insufficient bond on the assault charge was also added.
Ross plead guilty Sept. 10 in district court on the March 30 assault charge. As part of a plea agreement, Ross was sentenced to 10 years deferred adjudication, 180 days in jail, and will be required to participate in a Battering Intervention and Prevention Program. He was given credit for the time already served in the county jail. He was released from custody on probation on Oct. 1, after completing the terms of his jail sentence.
Police responded to a disturbance reported at Ross’ new Sulphur Springs residence the day after his release from jail. A records check showed an Arkansas warrant for Ross’ arrest on a violation of parole charge, resulting in his third stay in Hopkins County jail, police alleged in the Oct. 2 arrest report. He was released on that charge on Oct. 7.
Troy Tennell Ross, who is also known by Anthony Curry, Troy Curry, Timothy Ford, Anthony Munn, Terry Munn, Troy Munn, Anthny Ross, Anthony Ross, Antoney Ross, Derin Ross and Timothy Tenell Ross, remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Oct. 30, on the warrant for violating probation on the assault charge.
Jail Transfer
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford was made aware that a 41-year-old Mount Pleasant man was being held in Guadalupe County jail on a Hopkins County warrant.
Weatherford traveled to Guadalupe County, took Harry Cleatis Coleman III into custody at 2:13 p.m. and transported him to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked at 7:20 p.m. Oct. 29 on the warrant for violation of probation-possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. He also has an outstanding warrant in Bell County for criminal trespass.
Jail reports show Coleman was previously arrested in Hopkins County at 4 a.m. Aug. 15, 2019 after Cumby police allegedly found a bag of suspected methamphetamine in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop, according to arrest and jail reports. He was also charged on outstanding warrants from Guadalupe County for criminal trespass and possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and a Temple Police warrant for criminal trespass while in custody at Hopkins County jail until Nov. 6, 2019 on the controlled substance charge.
Coleman remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 on the Hopkins County violation of probation warrant. Bond on the Bell County charge was set at $1,400.
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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.
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.
Detroit Woman Claimed Couple Had Permission To Leave Store Without Paying
A Detroit woman whose husband was accused of theft at Walmart claimed they had permission to leave the store without paying for more than $600 worth of merchandise Thursday night, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Police responded at 8:28 p.m. October 29, 2020 to a report of a man leaving the store without paying for merchandise. When the officer contacted the suspect about the alleged theft, the 42-year-old Detroit man reportedly denied any theft had occurred. He claimed he had left the store because his wife was paying for the merchandise.
However, when police contacted the wife, the woman allegedly claimed she had permission to leave the store without paying. She reportedly claimed a Walmart employee told her they could leave the store with the unpaid merchandise. When asked, the store employee reportedly told police he did not advise her of that.
After further investigation, police determined that the 42-year-old Detroit man knew the nearly $700 worth of merchandise was not paid for when he left the store. Thus, the Detroit man was arrested at 9:05 p.m. on a Class B misdemeanor theft of property valued at $100 or more but less than $750 and the merchandise, which included less than $100 worth of groceries and consumable goods and over $600 worth of other items.
The 42-year-old man remained in Hopkins County jail Friday morning, Oct. 30. Bond on the theft charge was set at $1,000.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
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.
Cumby ISD Recognizes Principals
Governor Greg Abbott has declared October 2020 as Principals Month in Texas, in recognition of the important roles principals at all levels assume to help ensure every child has access to a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment.
“This year, as we face new challenges presented by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the leadership of our state’s principals in our schools is more important that ever,” states the proclamation signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Oct. 1 designating October as Principals Month.
“At this time I encourage all Texans to learn more about the many contributions and accomplishments of elementary, middle and high school principals across the our state. As our principals accomplish their goals for education, the future of the Lone Star State is made bright.”
Cumby ISD celebrates and recognizes “our amazing Principals, not only for October Principal Month, but all year,” according to be Superintendent Shelly Slaughter. She reports:
Cumby Elementary Principal, Doug Wicks, and Cumby High School Principal, Donna George, go above and beyond daily to ensure the safety of all faculty, staff, and students so that the environment is conducive to high level learning and high expectations for all. Their dedicated work is vital to the success of our students and community.
Doug Wicks, Elementary Principal, has been in education for over 20 years and has served in various roles. He believes that all kids can learn and should be taught to their fullest potential. He enjoys working with students and seeing their growth and reactions to learning. Mr. Wicks also believes that great relationships start with building trust and that many of his successes are due to working with great teachers. He says that his job can be challenging, but also very rewarding.
Donna George, High School Principal, has been in education for over 30 years and has also served in several roles. She believes that we should offer as many opportunities to students to ensure their success, not only at school but in life. She enjoys working with students and teachers, and works with a servant’s heart. Mrs. George believes that it is important to lead by example and never be afraid to do what you ask of others.
This month and every month we are thankful and appreciative of Mr. Wicks and Mrs. George. Their work ethic and overall love for Cumby ISD its staff, students, parents, and community are evident in their daily actions and contributions. They continue to work to set the academic tone of the campuses as well as work to build high academic standards and utilize best practices for achieving those goals. Mr. Wicks and Mrs. George support our local community and continually promote a healthy school environment. They work tirelessly to ensure success for all. WE ARE BLESSSED!
KSST Radio and Channel 18 extend appreciation to all administrators and educators, and especially principals this month, for their dedication and the valuable services they provide in our schools, especially during the pandemic.
48 Percent Of All COVID-19 Cases In Hopkins County Are In Adults Age 51 and Older
Wondering which age groups are being impacted most by COVID-19 in Hopkins County? Almost 50 percent of all COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County are in adults ages 51 years or older, according to information compiled by the Local Health Authority and reported by HC/SSEM on Oct. 29.
Cumulatively, 34 percent of all Hopkins County residents who have received positive COVID-19 results have been age 61 or older, that’s a 3 percent increase from the total reported just 2 weeks ago. (Age demographics of Hopkins County residents who have received positive COVID-19 results are provided every 2 weeks, and reflect cumulative totals.) Cases in this age group have been consistently rising since Sept. 14, increasing from 22 to 27 percent on Sept. 29, 31 percent on Oct. 14 and 34 percent on Oct. 29.
Adults ages 51-60 years account for 14 percent of the overall cases among Hopkins County residents. This group made up 15 percent of the overall cases on Sept. 1, and has fluctuate only 3 percent since. This group had consistently decreased 1 percent over the last 3 reporting periods to 12 percent on Oct. 14, only to see a 2 percent increase on Oct. 29.
Another 14 percent of overall cases were among adults ages 31-40 years. This category also declined over the last 3 reporting periods. Sept. 1, this age group accounted for 19 percent of the overall COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County, 18 percent on Sept. 14, 15 percent on Sept. 13 and has continued to account for 14 percent of the overall cases since Oct. 14.
The 4 other age groups accounted for a smaller percentage on Oct. 29 than on Oct. 14.
Children ages 1-10 years accounted for only 3 percent of the overall COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County on Oct. 29. Kids ages 1-10 years accounted for 6 percent of the overall coronavirus cases in Hopkins County during the Sept. 1 and Sept. 14 reports. This youngest age group only represented 5 percent of overall cases on Sept. 29, 4 percent on Oct. 14.
Youth ages 11-20 years accounted for 15 percent of all Hopkins County residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Sept. 29 and Oct. 14, when it represented the second largest age group by percentage. This group represented only 13 percent of overall COVID cases on Oct. 13, just 1 percent more than on Sept. 14, but still 3 percent more than on Sept. 1.
Adults ages 21-30 years accounted for 10 percent of COVID-19 cases overall on Oct. 29. That’s 4 percent less than on Sept. 1 and Sept. 14, 2 percent less than on Sept. 29 and 11 percent less than on Oct. 14, according to the information provided by the Local Health Authority and HC/SSEM.
Oct. 29 COVID-19 Update: 5 Fatalities, 4 New Cases, 81 Recoveries Reported For Hopkins County
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials, in the Oct. 29 COVID-19 update, reported good news Thursday: only 4 new positive lab confirmed cases and a whopping 81 recoveries were reported. However, Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 29 reported 5 additional Hopkins County COVID-19 fatalities.
HC/SSEM Oct. 29 COVID-19 Update
Hopkins County appeared to be headed in a better direction Thursday, with only 4 new cases reported, the least number of new cases reported so far this week.
While the overall number of Hopkins County residents who received positive COVID-9 results increased to 306 and the cumulative total since March rose to 667, the 81 recoveries reported in the Oct. 29 COVID-19 update offset almost all of the new cases reported in the last 7 days (67 Oct. 26-29 and all except 1 of the new cases reported Friday, Oct. 23).
Overall, that makes 225 Hopkins County residents who have recovered from COVID-19 from Oct. 1-29 and 508 who have recovered since March.
The record 81 recoveries noted in the Oct. 29 COVID-19 update decreases the overall active case count (the number of Hopkins County residents who currently have COVID-19), from a record 236 on Wednesday to 159 on Thursday. The last time the active case count was lower was on Oct. 20 when 127 active cases were reported.
Also, 2 fewer patients were in the COVID Unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs on Oct. 29 than the 13 patients (the most reported so far tis month) reported on Oct. 28.
Hopkins County officials in the Oct. 29 COVID-19 update also reported only 58 COVID-19 tests were performed at the COVID-19 testing site on Oct. 28. Each day this week fewer tests have been performed at 128-A Jefferson St.: from 111 on Monday down to 63 on Tuesday, and 58 Wednesday.
The Jefferson Street COVID testing site will remain open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each Monday-Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday during November, HC/SSEM reports in the Oct. 29 COVID-19 update.
There is no out of pocket costs for tests; if individuals don’t have insurance, the test is free. GoGetTested screens for live virus using FDA approved oral swab using a lab-based PCR process.
To book a test, go online to GoGetTested.com; either scroll down to the alphabetic list. Click Book Now on the preferred testing location (in the Red Cross/old Fidelity Express — Texas Emergency Management building at 128-A Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs), click Book Now and follow the prompts. Test results are returned in less than 48 hours on average to the preferred device provided via text or email message. Then drive through at the designated time to be tested from a vehicle. A medical professional will call those who have a positive result to discuss it.
Everyone is eligible for test, however, the person scheduling the test should be 18 or older in order to sign giving a COVID-19 public health authorization and consent. A phone is needed to register online.
DSHS Fatality Report
Texas Department of State Health Services, in the Texas Case Counts dashboard posted at 4 p.m. Oct. 29, reported Hopkins County had a total of 34 COVID-19 fatalities have been confirmed for Hopkins County. That makes 5 more Hopkins County residents who were confirmed within the last 24 hours to have died as a result of COVID-19.
Two of the latest COVID-19 deaths, confirmed by cause on death certificate, occurred over the weekend (1 each on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25). Death certificates also confirmed Hopkins County COVID-19 fatalities on Oct. 19, Oct. 15, Oct. 12 and Oct. 18, according to the DSHS Oct. 29 Fatalities over Time by County report. That makes 16 Hopkins County residents (half of the cumulative total since March) who have died this month from COVID-19: 3 on Oct. 5; 2 each on Oct. 9 and 18; and one death each on Oct.8, 10, 12, 15, 19, 22, 24 and 25.
Ten COVID-19 fatalities were also reported in September. Two Hopkins County residents died on Sept. 30 and Sept. 22, and one each on Sept. 20, 24, 25, 26, 28 and 29.
Six Hopkins County residents died from COVID-19 in August: 2 on Aug. 17; and 1 each on Aug. 2, 4, 7 and 28. In July, the first month the state began using death certificates to assign COVID-19 fatalities to counties, 2 COVID-19 deaths were assigned to Hopkins County: 1 each on July 17 and July 23. Hopkins County had no official COVID-19 deaths prior to July.
That’s 1 more COVID-19 death in Hopkins County than Rockwall County, which DSHS reports has had a total of 1,962 cases of COVID-19; 1 more death than Fannin County, which the state reports has had 793 total cases; and only 2 fewer deaths than Titus County, which DSHS reports has had 1,599 COVID-19 cases since March.
Because DSHS is reporting fatalities by date of death, the number of fatalities for recent days could grow as more death certificates are filed for those days, the state agency reports on the County Trends report. COVID-19 as the cause of death on official death certificates filed with Texas Vital Statistics is used to identify COVID-19 fatalities by county; that information is provided to DSHS, who then includes the information in daily COVID-19 reports.
HHS Reports
Texas Health and Human Services on Oct. 29 reported 1 additional employee and another resident at Carriage House Manor had tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 15. That increases the active case totals to 3 employee and 7 resident cases at the facility. As of Oct. 15, the most recent data available from HHS, Carriage House reported 41 cumulative employee case and 58 cumulative resident cases, including 32 residents who have recovered from COVID-19.
At Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation LLC, second employee had tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 15, although only 1 of the cases was active. The nursing facility as of Oct. 15 had not reported any resident COVID-19 cases, according to the Oct. 29 HHS nursing facility report.
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation continued to have three active employee cases on Oct. 15. The facility has reported 5 cumulative employee cases, 16 cumulative resident cases, including 2 resident deaths, on Oct. 15, according to the Oct. 29 HHS nursing home report.
At Sunny Springs Health & Rehab, 5 additional employees and 6 additional residents had tested positive for COVID-19, for a total of 21 active employee cases and 21 active resident cases at the facility on Oct. 15. Cumulatively, the facility had a total of 26 employee cases and 26 resident COVID-19 cases since March, including 5 residents who had recovered from COVID-19 as of Oct. 15, according to the Oct. 29 HHS nursing facility report.
There were no active COVID-19 cases reported at either Wesley House or Hopkins Place on Oct. 15, according to the Oct. 29 HHS assisted living facility report.
There were no active COVID-19 cases reported in either employees or students at the 6 licensed child care centers, school-age programs and before and after school programs in Hopkins County on Oct. 28.
