Hodges Served With Additional Controlled Substance Warrant
Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators concluded an investigation into alleged distribution of methamphetamine by Adam Joshua Hodges Wednesday by serving Hodges with an additional controlled substance warrant.
SCU Lt. Mark Estes and Sgt. Joe Scott alleged several purchases of meth were made from Hodges. During the investigation, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized. The SCU investigators obtained and served the 36-year-old Yantis man at the county jail Sept. 9 with a warrant for manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance at the county jail.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers also reportedly served Hodges Sept. 3 with a warrant for theft of property valued at $300,000 or less, according to arrest and jail reports.
Hodges has been in custody since his arrest by SCU officers Wednesday, Sept. 2. The SCU officers reported obtaining a warrant for Hodges’ arrest and were conducting surveillance, watching for his vehicle in an effort to make an arrest.
Estes and Scott reported first seeing the vehicle being driven by Hodges around 1:25 p.m. Sept. 2 on College Street. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the car continued into the 200 block of Morris Drive before stopping. The driver, identified by officers as Hodges, then jumped out of the car and ran. Estes and Scott, along with SSPD Officer Sean Hoffman who had responded to assist, chased after the man. Hodges ran through a yard and jumped two fences before being caught in a field behind a residence, the SCU officers alleged.
Hodges allegedly had a baggy containing 4.54 grams of suspected hydrocodone pills in his pocket and had a bag with 18.73 grams of packaged suspected methamphetamine and 1.38 grams of packaged suspected heroin in it. A 5-gallon bucket found in the trunk of the car Hodges excited on Sept. 2 reportedly contained 4.85 pounds of marijuana as well, according to the SCU officers.
Hodges arrest on Sept. 2 marked the second time in less than 2 weeks and third time in the last 2 months that Hodges was booked into Hopkins County jail on a controlled substance charge.
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Hopkins County Records –Sept. 10, 2020
Land Deed Transactions
- Jose Gonzales and Miriam Gonzales to Jose Luis Camacho Pineda and Ma. Guadalupe Jaimes Vega; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Betty Edwards to Deanna McDearmont and Scott McDearmont; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Deborah Taylor and June Mynell Washington; tract in the Benjamin Anderson survey
- Cylinda J. Smith and Michael J. Smith to Leigh Anne Maxwell and Mackey Don Maxwell; tract in the A. France survey
- Fay Dean Moore, also known as Faye Dean Moore, to Antionette Moore; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Linda Darlene Jackson to Eric Wayne Jackson; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Destiny Simmons and William L Simmons to Leydi Medrano de Sanchez and Ricardo Sanchez; tract in the Benjamin survey
- A & B Properties LLC to Christa Teer; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Ryan Thomas Wilson and Brianna Michelle McCoy
- Tanner Grant Hughes and Shelby Rae Sisson
- Robert Henk van Gerwen and Cami Deanne Moore
- Kaleb Christopher Kaslon and Vanessa Gonzalez
- Shena Shae McDill and Ladonna Mae Hooker
- Nisar Sye Shakeel Razvi and Farha Afreen Fnu Amtul
- Aaron Jonathan Newsom and Ali K.Trollinger
- Michael Wayne Davis and Lisa Donell Lutrick
- Colby Lee Childs and Paiten Nicole Ligon
- Dakota Laine Emerson and Ashlen Dolores Walton
- Hunter Ray Williams and Maison Elizabeth Price
- Blake Oliver Kizer and Patricia Carolyn Hathcote
- Kevin Brian Berry and Kala Renae Anders
- Cody Robert Nixon and Miranda Dawn Bassham
- Jimmie Pierce Allred III and Rhandi Jo Harmon
- William Shawn Bloyed and Sarah Nichole Sheer
- Dillon Wayne Henegar and Devan Alexandria Olinger
- Charles Leroy Plunkett and Evola Jerene Crawford
- Danny Joe Barron Sosa and Aracely Flores
- Michael Leon Bell and Bettie Jo Young
COVID-19 Cases Reported At 4 Campuses In Sulphur Springs ISD
COVID-19 cases have now been reported at 4 campuses in the Sulphur Springs ISD. On September 9th, 2020, Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams notified parents, students, teachers and staff affiliated with two campuses. Those campuses each had a lab-confirmed COVID-19 case. One teacher at a third campus also tested positive.
A second student case was reported at Sulphur Springs High School. That student was reported to have been on campus within the last week. The first high school student, had been lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 on Friday. The student was reported to have been present on the Sulphur Springs High School campus Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 1-2.
Two students at Bowie Primary were also previously reported to have been confirmed to have COVID-19. One student was reported to have been present on the Bowie Primary campus Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 1-3, and the other was present on campus Sept. 1, 2 and 4.
On Sept. 9, Williams also sent notification that a Travis Primary School teacher who had been on the campus within the last week had tested positive.
Williams also notified families Sept. 8 that a SSISD bus driver who was present on an SSISD bus the week of Sept. 1-4, 2020, has been lab-confirmed to have COVID-19
SSISD and the local health department have begun a case investigation for each and will contact any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individual. All students and staff that came into close contact will be directly notified as soon as possible, the notification letters from Williams stated. Those who were determined to be in close contact with these lab confirmed COVID-19 positive individuals are required by school policy and TEA and CDC guidelines to remain off campus for up to 14 days to ensure they do not have the virus, so that there will not be any further spread.
| SSISD School | Student | Employee |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Academic Center | 0 | 0 |
| Barbara Bush Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Bowie Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center | 0 | 0 |
| Lamar Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Sulphur Springs Elementary | 0 | 1 |
| Sulphur Springs Middle School | 0 | 0 |
| Sulphur Springs High School | 2 | 0 |
| Other (bus driver, special services, admin. etc.) | 0 | 1 |
Bounty of Blessings
By Ross LaBenske
When it comes to growing season, results may vary. Not only that, but as the growing season draws to a close, some may see a decrease in the output of crops.
This cannot be said for a resident of Miller Grove, Texas, whose greenhouse crops continuously produce tomatoes.
Jerry Dodd from Miller Grove and his incredible greenhouse tomato crops are pictured above.
Photo courtesy of Mario Villarino
Republican Club Will Meet Sept. 10 At The Venue
Hopkins County Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at “The Venue,” located 219 Main St., in Sulphur Springs. Programs will be presented by Gina Watson Prickette on “Latino Leadership Initiative” and
Detrese Harkey, Texas Regional Director for Trumps Campaign, on “Get out
the Vote,” according to Donnie Wisenbaker, Chairman, Hopkins County GOP.
6 New, 54 Active Cases Of COVID-19 Reported Sept. 9 For Hopkins County
Six new positive COVID-19 cases were reported for Hopkins County on Wednesday, Sept. 9, increasing the number of active cases to 54, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported.
That’s makes 18 Hopkins County residents lab-confirmed to have novel coronavirus 2019 so far in September, 27 less than on Aug. 9 and two fewer than on July 9. Hopkins County has had 261 cumulative COVID-19 cases since midMarch.
There were no new recoveries reported on Sept. 9, but have been 11 Hopkins County residents this month who have recovered from COVID-19, 6 on Sept. 1 and 5 on Sept. 8. That’s 32 fewer recoveries from Sept. 1-9 than Aug. 1-9, and there were no recoveries reported until July 10, and only 1 then, and no more until July 14 when 14 Hopkins County residents were reported to have recovered from COVID-19. Overall, 207 Hopkins County residents have recovered from COVID-19 since midMarch.
Five patients were reported to be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs on Sept. 9, one more than on Sept. 2 and Sept. 7-8, two more than on Sept. 4, and one less than on Sept. 1.
No new COVID-19 deaths were reported for Hopkins County on Sept. 9. Texas Department of State Health Services on Sept. 9 continues to report 8 COVID-19 deaths of Hopkins County residents based on death certificates filed with Texas Vital Statistics office.
According to the Texas Health & Human Services nursing facilities report, two employees at a Sulphur Springs nursing home were first reported Aug. 25 to have tested positive for COVID-19, both were active cases on on Aug. 26. There had been no reports of any nursing home residents in Hopkins County testing positive as of Aug. 26, the most recent data reported, according to the Sept. 9 THHS nursing home report.
There were no active and no new COVID-19 cases reported at Sulphur Springs assisted living facilities on Aug. 26, according to the Sept. 9 THHS assisted living facility report.
THHS reported there were neither active nor new COVID-19 cases reported at Sulphur Springs child care centers on Sept. 8.
FEMA Ends Lost Wages Assistance Program, State Unemployment Benefits To Continue
Last Week Of Funding Was Week Ending On Sept. 5
AUSTIN – On Sept. 9, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency informed the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), that the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program, which provided an additional $300 a week to qualified unemployment claimants, ends with the benefit week ending Sept. 5, 2020. Because the funds provided by FEMA were limited, TWC cannot extend payments beyond that date.
FEMA previously approved TWC funding requests for the benefit weeks of:
- Aug. 1, 2020
- Aug. 8, 2020
- Aug. 15, 2020
- Aug. 22, 2020
- Aug. 29, 2020
- Sept. 5, 2020
TWC will continue to pay eligible claimants for the approved six weeks, for as long as the existing FEMA funds deposited to TWC remain available. Claimants will continue to receive normal weekly benefit amounts for any benefit weeks for which they are eligible.
The Lost Wages Assistance Program was a temporary provision established after the expiration of the $600 Federal Pandemic Assistance Program, a part of the CARES Act. Other provisions of the federal act do not expire until Dec. 26, 2020. This includes Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides an extra 13 weeks of benefits to persons who exhaust traditional benefits, and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), which provides up to 46 weeks of benefits to persons who are self-employed or who would not otherwise qualify for state benefits.
For more information on eligibility requirements, available benefits and questions about the unemployment process, visit TWC’s COVID-19 FAQ page.
Devanshi Gupta Welcomed As New Neurologist At Sulphur Springs Outpatient Telemedicine Clinic
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, Sept. 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Hospital Visitation
For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients, associates, and guests.
- 1 Entrance to hospital through Emergency Department 24/7
- 1 Visitor per patient
- Visitors must be between the ages of 16 years-old and 65-years old
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken.
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken.
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (subject to change)
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Local Services
The CARE Unit: Inpatient Rehabilitation
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Inpatient Rehabilitation provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program of the highest quality in order to improve the functional independence of those we serve. Some of the conditions we treat include amputations, brain injuries, knee and hip replacements, hip fractures, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, and stroke. Opened 24/7, we provide around the clock nursing care, three hours of therapy per day, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and social work/discharge planning to return home. If you believe you or a family member may benefit from an inpatient rehab stay, please contact us at 903.438.4570 for more information.
Neurology
Access Physicians MultiSpecialty Clinic is proud to announce the addition of Neurologist Dr. Devanshi Gupta, to the Sulphur Springs outpatient telemedicine clinic. Dr. Gupta is fellowship-trained in Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases, and will begin seeing adults (18 years and older) on Mondays weekly starting Sept. 14. To schedule an appointment, please contact their office at 105-III Medical Plaza by calling 903.919.5034.
COVID-19
Experiencing Symptoms?
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, chills, muscle pain or headache, or diarrhea, please call your provider for either a face-to-face appointment or a telemedicine consultation. If your provider determines you need to have a COVID-19 test, they will send you to the appropriate outpatient location for testing.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please present to the Emergency Room. At this time, we are preserving our Emergency Room COVID-19 tests for those who are experiencing an emergency.
Otherwise, we would ask that you follow the steps above. If you do not have a healthcare provider, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic welcomes new patients. Please call 903.885.3181 to talk to one of our associates about setting up an appointment.
Don’t Delay Care
We want to be perfectly clear – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances remains a safe place for all to receive quality care. Go to the Emergency Department or call 9-1-1 if you are urgently ill. While COVID-19 is new, our processes and procedures in place for infection prevention and preventing the spread of illness are not. To learn more about COVID-19, go to ChristusTMF.org
or www.cdc.gov.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro
and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother
Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-
term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic.
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties.
For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
AG Paxton Warns Texans About Text Message Scam
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans about scammers sending text messages that include a false package delivery notice and a fraudulent link. The text messages in question usually claim that a package is pending delivery and requests the recipient to “claim ownership” by providing their credit card and personal information.
Any Texan who receives a suspicious text message should take the following steps:
- Do not click on any links.
- Do not respond to the message, share the message, or give out any personal, financial or identifying information.
- Delete the message and block the number that sent the message.
- Report the phone number and message contents to the Office of the Attorney General or the Federal Trade Commission.
Shipping companies such as DHL, UPS, FedEx and Amazon will not contact consumers about issues with a package via text message. Unsolicited text messages, particularly those containing unfamiliar links or purporting to come from a company you have not contacted first, should always be treated with caution.
Report suspected fraud to the attorney general’s Consumer Protection Division by calling toll-free 1-800-621-0508 or by filing an online complaint at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint.
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Wants Defense To Be Good Tacklers, Play Fast, Produce Turnovers
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra is in his third season on the Wildcats’ football staff. Coach Guerra says by the time the Wildcats line up on defense at the Mount Pleasant scrimmage next week, he wants to see a unit that tackles well, plays fast and produces turnovers.
He says the team did not have a good turnover ratio last season and he wants his current group to pick up the pace. He says due to three months of attention to defensive skills, his unit is so far ahead of where they usually are at this time of the season.
Perhaps where they are deficient right now is in the physical aspect of defense. UIL rules have prevented contact. That will change by the end of the week.
Offensive and defensive players both seem to be looking forward to Saturday morning’s intrasquad scrimmage. Coach G says he’s ready to hear the pads popping and he says the players are really ready.
He says this year’s Wildcats’ defense is quick and aggressive up front and again should be fast overall. Coach Guerra says he has some returners at every position. Veteran defensive tackle D’Andre Peoples returns along with nose guards Alex Rodriguez and Kohlson Ivey. Inside linebacker and last year’s leading tackler Ryan Carrillo is back. Cameron Hargrave is an outside linebacker with a lot of experience from last year. Dominique Sims returns at the corner and Korderrian “Bull” Turner at safety. Several other players expect to see more time on the defense after mostly playing offense last season.
Last year’s center Steven Jonaitis has moved to nose guard. Coach Guerra says Jonaitis has a real defensive mentality.
Three former receivers are now seeing a lot of time on the defense. Landry Meskimen is an outside linebacker and Wylie Bennett and Bryson Lacy are in the secondary. Receiver Bryant Sanchez is expected to be a big offensive contributor but may also take some snaps on the defense.
Coach Guerra’s assistants feature two long time Wildcats’ coaches, Bruce Silman, inside linebackers coach, and Kurt McCain, secondary coach, and also two varsity coaches promoted from the freshman team ranks, Jason Meskimen, who coaches the defensive line, and Kevin Hatcher, who concentrates on the secondary.
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