Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 2, 2020
Paris — Here's a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 2, 2020. 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.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Grayson County begins Nov 2.
Daytime lane closures will be present during crack sealing operations and drivers should expect delays. The following roadways in Grayson County will be crack sealed this year; Business US 377D in Tioga, Business US 377C in Collinsville, SH 289 from the Collin County line to US 82, FM 996 from FM 120 to FM 1417, SH 91 from US 75 to FM 1310, the US 82 frontage road in Sherman, FM 120 from FM 1753 to the Oklahoma State line, FM 1897 from US 69 to the end of State maintenance, FM 898 from SH 11 to the Fannin County line, FM 121 from FM 3356 to SH 289, FM 120 in Pottsboro from Chrissa Drive to Vine Street, and the US 75 frontage roads from FM 902 to the Collin County line.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on northbound and southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes and the new South Travis Street Bridge. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91 as crews work on building detours and installing drainage structures. The northbound exit ramp for Houston and Lamar Streets (SH 56) is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the Park Avenue exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exiting traffic is requested to use the Houston/Lamar Street (SH 56) exit. The northbound frontage road from South Travis Street to near Park Avenue is closed for crews to work on building the remaining portion of the retaining wall along US 75 at the South Travis Street intersection. Traffic is requested to use the US 75 mainlanes during this closure. The southbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed, and exiting traffic is requested to use the North Travis Street exit.
A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
The US 75 pedestrian bridge near Pecan Street in Sherman is closed to pedestrian traffic. The east side over the frontage road has been removed. The remaining pedestrian bridge will be removed at a later time. Pedestrians wishing to cross US 75 are advised to cross at the Houston Street signalized intersection.
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete slabs. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
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 a portion of the new Sand Creek bridge. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews perform utility work. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
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 the temporary detour section. 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 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures on the southbound US 75 frontage road while construction crews work on completing the remainder of the project. A new traffic pattern has been implemented where westbound Spur 503 will be shifted to the southbound US 75 frontage road and will travel through the FM 691 intersection and then enter southbound US 75 using the on-ramp after FM 691. The new FM 691 exit ramp is open to access FM 691.
Spur 503, Grayson County: from US 75 to SH 91. Watch for daytime and nighttime lane closures for both the eastbound and westbound lanes as crews perform concrete pavement repairs.
US 377, Grayson County: from US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the daytime.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
FM 121, Grayson County: from SH 289 to FM 3356. Watch for daytime lanes closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
SH 160, Grayson County: between SH 11 and the Collin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 131, Grayson County: between FM 120 and FM 691. Watch for daytime lanes closures as maintenance crews blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
The annual contract to perform crack sealing operations in Fannin County begins Nov. 2.
Daytime lane closures will be present during the crack sealing operations and drivers should expect delays. The following roadways in Fannin County will be crack sealed this year; FM 1396 from SH 78 to FM 2029, FM 1752 from US 82 to FM 1753, US 82 from SH 121 to the Grayson County line, SH 11 from SH 121 to SH 78, SH 78 from SH 11 to US 69, and FM 68 from SH 78 to SH 34.
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 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1743, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. 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.
SH 121, Fannin County: from the Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
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 section. Westbound US 82 traffic has been shifted to the new pavement on the eastern end of the project between the Fannin and Lamar County line and County Road 2975.
Eastbound traffic will remain in its current lane, while crews work on the inside lane to work on building the crossovers and turn lanes. Drivers who frequent this roadway are advised that all driveways, county roads and farm-to-market roads approaching the new westbound main lanes on US 82 will have a full stop before crossing over to the median. The SH 121 and US 82 frontage road intersections have been converted to signalized intersections. The on-ramp to westbound US 82 from SH 78 has been closed while crews work on building the new westbound main lanes. The westbound exit ramp for SH 121 is closed as crews work on building the new main lanes in this area. Exiting traffic for SH 121 is asked to use the SH 78 exit and continue along the frontage road to SH 121. On Monday, Nov. 2, work crews will have daytime lane closures in place to perform final touch ups to the US 82 bridge over SH 121 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. During this time, traffic will be flagged around the work crews.
County Road 3530, Fannin County: at Wafer Creek. County Road 3530 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new culvert. Traffic on CR 3530 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 4250, Fannin County: at Freeman Creek. County Road 4250 is closed for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 4250 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from FM 271 to FM 2077: Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs.
FM 897, Fannin County: in Lannius from US 82 to CR 2950. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform ditch cleaning work.
SH 78, Fannin County: from FM 981 to FM 815. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform ditch cleaning work.
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 19, Hopkins County: From Loop 301 to Delta County Line. Watch for crews performing work on cross drainage structures.
I-30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
FM 3389, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin work on cross drainage structures.
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.
NW Loop 286 at FM 79, Lamar County: The right lane will be closed while crews perform slope repair work along the SW exit ramp.
FM 79, Lamar County: from Loop 286 to BU 82 H (Bonham Street). Watch for lane closures while crews install drainage inlet and place final pavement markings.
FM 1507, Lamar County: from South Collegiate Drive to Loop 286. This roadway is closed while crews rehabilitate and resurface the existing roadway.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 271 (Bogata) to Franklin County Line. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews mill existing pavement, upgrade bridge rail, and place new hot mix.
BU 271D, Red River County: from US 271 to SP 38 (Bogata). Watch for daytime lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing roadway.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Traffic is shifted to the north side of the roadway between FM 44 and FM 1699 while crews perform pavement widening work on the south side.
FM 195, Red River County: from FM 410 North to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence and complete cross culvert extensions at two locations.
SH 37, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for temporary traffic signals at bridge locations while crews upgrade bridge rail from Clarksville to Bogata.
FM 911, Red River County: from BU 82K (Avery) to FM 44. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews safety treat drainage structures and rehabilitate the existing pavement.
Red River County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews perform crack sealing on various roadways; FM 114, FM 3390, FM 2118, FM 2573, FM 410.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co.
Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
FM 2194, Hunt County: between Merit and FM 903. This project will widen the shoulders and apply safety treatments to fixed objects. The contractor is currently working on establishing vegetation. Please be careful when traveling in this area.
FM 1566, Hunt County: from FM 272 near Celeste to State Highway 34. The contractor is constructing cross culverts on this roadway. Roadway rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin soon. Please be aware of lane closures, and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66 at FM 1570, Hunt County: This project is set to begin this week. The contractor will be placing barricades and advanced warning signs. 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 overlay work on FM 36 at various location. Maintenance crews will be fog sealing US 69 from BS 69 to FM 1564 to keep aggregate in place. Maintenance crews will be performing ditch work, pothole repairs, mowing and metal beam guard fence repairs at various locations in Hunt County. They will also be removing debris from I-30 this week. 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 fog seal on US 69, from FM 1567 to FM1564, to aide in retaining road aggregate. Crews will be performing various sign installations, potholing and debris removal. Please watch for lane closures, work zones and workers along this portion of the roadway.
SH 34 bridge, Hunt County: 3.5 miles south of Quinlan. TxDOT has placed a temporary concrete traffic barrier to protect travelers from the damage caused by an 18-wheeler accident.
The bridge/road is now open to both lanes of traffic. Please drive cautiously and safely in this area.
Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews. Debris and litter operations are ongoing throughout multiple parts of the county. Please be careful when traveling, and watch out for workers.
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Wildcats Football Team Drops First Zone Game To North Forney, 56-21, Friday
North Forney is projected to be one of the very best football teams in District 8-5A and they showed their talent at Gerald Prim Stadium as they won a zone game over the Wildcats, 56-21 Friday night, October 30.
The Falcons led 7-0 before their strong offense even took the field. On the Wildcats’ first drive, North Forney defensive back Tylen Crochet intercepted a pass from Wildcats’ quarterback Kaden Wallace and returned it all the way into the end zone for a touchdown.
The first time the Falcons had the ball on offense they drove for a score. Falcon running back Ty Collins, a Nevada commit, ran 6 yards for a touchdown. The Falcons were up, 14-0 with 6:44 to go in the first quarter.
Early in the second quarter, North Forney quarterback Jacob Acuna tossed a touchdown pass to Collyn Shipley and the Falcons went up, 21-0 with 11:47 to go in the second period. The North Forney defense then scored again. Wildcats backup quarterback Matthew Mitchell went back to pass but was hit causing a fumble. Then, 273-pound Falcon nose guard Rod Brown scooped up the ball and ran into the end zone. North Forney was up, 28-0 with 6:25 left in the second period.
Then, the Wildcats used trickery to fuel a touchdown drive. In punt formation, Wallace did not punt but rather threw a pass to Robbie Hanks, who got free along the sideline. Later, back Caden Davis ran 5 yards for the touchdown. With Josh Tavera‘s extra point kick, the Wildcats cut the lead to 28-7 with 3:48 left in quarter number 2.
North Forney struck right back scoring quickly. Collins ran for 7 yards and a touchdown and the Falcons were up, 35-7 with 3:19 left in the second quarter. 35-7 was also the score at the half.
After an unsuccessful Wildcats onside kick to start the second half, North Forney went 51 yards for a touchdown. Collins scored his third TD of the night from 5 yards out and the Falcons led 42-7 with 10:51 left in the third quarter. The Wildcats answered with one of their better drives of the game. It covered 72 yards. Wallace tossed a 10 yard TD pass to B-Back Carson Fenton for a touchdown. Tavera’s kick was good and the Wildcats trailed, 42-14.
Again, North Forney matched the Wildcats score. The Falcons went 72 yards with back Jermaine Oakley scoring on a short run. North Forney led 49-14 with 4:49 left in the third quarter. Several minutes later, North Forney scored their last TD. Quarterback Acuna teamed up with receiver Kam Allen on a 14 yard TD pass and North Forney’s lead was up to 56-14 with 1:36 left in the third quarter.
Midway through the fourth quarter, the Wildcats struck pay dirt again. Back Douglas Deloney stormed up the middle for 18 yards to the end zone. Again Tavera’s kick was good and the score was North Forney 56 Sulphur Springs 21 with 6:21 left in the game. That’s the way it ended.
The Wildcats managed 244 total yards unofficially with 161 yards rushing and 83 yards passing. Back J.J. Hall finished with 79 yards. Davis had 39 yards and Deloney had 37. The Wildcats had 8 catches with Fenton leading the way with 3. Cable Glenn and C.J. Williams had 2 apiece. Davis had 1. Wallace completed 7 of 18 with a TD and an interception.
North Forney is now 1-0 in zone play and 5-0 this season. The Wildcats are 0-1 in zone play and 0-3 for the season. North Forney plays Greenville in zone play next week while the Wildcats play host to Corsicana in zone play next Friday night at Gerald Prim Stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
