2 Sulphur Springs Men Jailed Twice In 2 Weeks
Two Sulphur Springs men were jailed Tuesday for the second time in 2 weeks, according to jail and arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Kevin Lester and Justin Wilkerson were made aware a wanted person was at a South League Street address. Upon arrival, they reported finding 37-year-old Cameron Clay Fountain and 29-year-old Jose Ismael Cuevas standing outside with other people.
Both men were positively identified. A warrant was confirmed and both were taken into custody at 6:47 p.m. July 7, 2020.
Both men were booked into Hopkins County jail on a forgery charge, marking the second time they’ve been in custody in 2 weeks. They were arrested June 28 on a possession of controlled substance charge.
Sulphur Springs Police found them walking away from an address where a disturbance had been reported at approximately 2:30 p.m. June 28. The pair was observed removing a backpack and placing it a short distance away from them, SSPD Officer Adrian Pruitt alleged in the June 28 arrest reports.
One of the two men allegedly admitted there was marijuana inside the bag. A probable cause search of the bag allegedly revealed not only suspected marijuana, but also a baggy containing a white crystal-like substance the officers believed was methamphetamine, Pruitt alleged in arrest reports. Both reportedly denied ownership of the substance and were arrested. They were released from jail June 30 on a $5,000 bond, according to jail reports.
The July 7 arrest marked the third time this year that Cuevas has been jailed in Hopkins County. He was arrested February 11 on five misdemeanor traffic charges, according to jail reports.
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.
City National Bank Again Restricting Access To Lobby Services In All Branches
As of July 8th, 2020, City National Bank will once again restrict access to any lobby in their branches. Those customers with any business that requires being in the lobby, may call that branch for an appointment. All drive thru locations will be open regular hours. Customers are also encouraged to use online tools or CNB’s digital app as well as ATMs.
This action is to better ensure the health and safety of the customers and employees of City National Bank.
City Of Sulphur Springs Establishes Small Business Assistance Program In Response To COVID-19
Applications Available Online And Will Be Accepted Beginning At 8 a.m. July 8
Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night authorized the establishment of a small business assistance program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualifying small Sulphur Springs businesses can download the application starting Tuesday evening from the COVID-19 Business Resources menu on the City of Sulphur Springs’ website to seek up to $2,500 in financial assistance so long as funding lasts.
This program is made possible by the CARES Act-Coronavirus Relief Fund, passed through to the City from the State of Texas.The City is eligible for up to $890,945 in funds; 75 percent of that must be reimbursable expenditures related to public health, medical expenses, or payroll expenses and 25 percent of expenditures may be used to provide economic support.
The City of Sulphur Springs has to submit documentation requesting the funding. The city plans to submit at least $660,000 in public safety payroll and public health expenses for reimbursement. Once approved, the City then plans to disburse the $220,000 as an economic development program “for making grants of public money to promote local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the city,” Resolution 1199 states. The City would establish a stimulus program to provide limited financial assistance, up to $2,500 each, to small businesses physically located within the city limits.
“We’ve been trying hard, searching for guidance to figure out a way to provide assistance to our small businesses. They were hurt pretty bad and are still hurting bad,” said Sulphur Springs Finance Director Lesa Smith.
“We want to pass this to small businesses who need extra help. We want to be there for them if we can,” Mayor John Sellers said. “Please businesses apply for this so we can help you at least in this small way.”
City officials estimate 200-250 businesses should be eligible to apply for the small business grant funding, but will be able to fund only the first qualified 88 who turn in applications.
Prior to receiving assistance, each business must demonstrate the need for the funds as established in the “Small Business Assistance Program Policy and Application.” Funds may be used to cover economic damages suffered as a direct result of COVID-19, including business lease or mortgage payments, utility payments (excluding City of Sulphur Springs utilities), payroll for employees still employed and working at the business, and other business needs.
Qualified businesses will be selected and funds allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 88 qualified businesses that apply so long as funds are available. Applications will be accepted in person at the water payment office on Davis Street starting at 8 a.m. July 8 and each will be time stamped as it is brought in.
Home based, non-profit and publicly traded companies are ineligible to apply for funding. The stipulation for “commercially zoned or classified,” the structure has to be a “real brick and mortar” building within the city limits city.
A 4-person small business assistance program committee made up of the City Manager Marc Maxwell, Finance Director Lesa Smith, Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski and City Council member Doug Moore will review and approve applications for the program.
Approved businesses should note that disbursement of funds be issued after the City receives notification of reimbursement from Texas Department of Emergency Management for other COVID related expenses.
Brashear Man Arrested On Violation Of Probation Warrant
A 57-year-old Brashear man was arrested at 9:03 a.m. Monday on a violation of probation warrant.
On July 6, 2020, an Adult Probation officers notified Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications operators that Shannon Jay White was at the probation office and had committed a probation violation.
Deputy Zack Horne transported White to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for violating probation. He was charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to jail reports.
White remained in custody July 7, 2020 according to Hopkins County jail reports.
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.
July 7 COVID-19 Update: 2 New Positive Cases In Hopkins County
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 4 p.m. Monday, July 7th, reported they’d been notified of 2 more new positive COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. One was reported late last night and another today, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom.
That brings the total of positive COVID-19 cases reportedly since March for Hopkins County to 73. Of those, 50 Hopkins County patients have recovered. That leaves 23 active cases of COVID-19 in Hopkins County.
The new cases this week include both city and county cases, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson.
The HCEMT reported there is today 1 positive case in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, and the case is thought to be a Hopkins County case. That individual was not on a ventilator as of the report this morning.
Enforcement of the Governor’s order to wear face masks will be left up to local businesses in the city, according to Ricketson.
“The way it’s written, it makes it hard to enforce. We encourage following the Governor’s orders as best you can. We leave it up to business owners how they want to handle that with their own businesses,” Ricketson said, noting that applies to both customers and employees of a business.
DCTF Magazine Picks Former Wildcat McSheffery’s Commerce 6th in District
Former Wildcat football standout and assistant coach John McSheffery is readying for his first year as a head coach at nearby Commerce. Coach McSheffery played safety on the Wildcats State Champion team in 2008. He also played college football at West Texas A&M in Canyon and was a Wildcats assistant coach for three seasons. Coach McSheffery then was an assistant in Commerce for three years before getting the head coaching job earlier this year. The Tigers play in the tough District 5-3A in Division I. Commerce is picked to finish 6th in the 8 team district by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine. Pottsboro, ranked #3 in Class 3A , is picked number 1 in the district followed by Winnsboro, Mineola, Mount Vernon, Emory Rains and then Commerce with Howe picked 7th and Bonham 8th. According to Texas Football, Coach McSheffery inherits a ton of experience and talent from a playoff team last season. Commerce will return 17 lettermen including 7 starters on offense and 7 on defense. On offense, the Tigers are expected to be led by quarterback J’den Wilson, who threw for 1500 yards last season with 15 TD passes. The Tigers also return two proven running backs: Xzayveion Basham, who gained 1,000 yards last season and scored 9 touchdown, and Dayton Dunbar who rushed for 500 yards with 5 touchdowns. Returning to the Tigers defense are defensive lineman Corjohnta Dunbar, who had 56 tackles, 6.5 tackles for losses and 2 sacks, along with junior defensive lineman Henry Serrano, who had 61 tackles and 3 sacks. Commerce also returns a solid place kicker and punter in Edgar Castillo who was 10 for 10 in extra point kicks with 3 field goals and he averaged 40.9 yards per punt. Regardless of the outcome, Tigers new Head Coach John McSheffery will have a season he will probably never forget.
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Powdery Mildew Symptoms of Cucurbits (Cucumbers, Squash, Watermelons)
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Powdery mildew symptoms of cucurbits first appear in as pale, chlorotic spots on leaves that soon turn powdery-white in appearance (fungal spores) and spread to petioles and stems. The disease starts on the crown and lower leaves, mainly on the under-leaf shaded surface.
Young plants may turn yellow, stunted, and may die. Severely infected leaves become brown, brittle and die, resulting in foliage loss. Exposed fruits may suffer sun-scald. Other fruit symptoms include reduced size, malformation, poor flavor, discoloration, speckled rind and shriveled handles; Powdery mildew-caused defoliation on pumpkin.
Causal Agent Powdery mildew of cucurbits is caused by two organisms, Sphaerotheca fuliginea (syn. Podosphaera xanthii) and Erysiphe cichoracearum (syn. Golovinomyces cichoracearum).
S. fuliginea is more commonly reported worldwide, and prefers warmer weather, while E. cichoracearum prefers cooler weather. The two organisms have similar conidia, and can only be differentiated by the fibrosin bodies only present in conidia of S. fuliginea.
Powdery mildew affects all cucurbits, most commonly cantaloupes, squash, and pumpkins. The pathogen may overwinter in crop and weed refuse, but the main source of infection is conidia produced on cucurbits grown in warmer southern areas. The airborne conidia are blown northward early in the season.
Thrips and other insects and farm equipment may disseminate the conidia within the crop. Conidia germination is induced by high humidity, but inhibited by free standing water. Conidia remain viable for 7-8 days; symptoms become apparent 3 to 7 days after infection. Leaves are most susceptible 16-23 days after unfolding.
Dense plant stock and poor air circulation, coupled with low light intensity and high fertility, favor this disease. Dry conditions are conducive to sporulation and dispersal.
Management/Control: Plant resistant varieties. Favor air circulation (proper spacing, balanced nitrogen amendments, weed control). Apply preventive fungicides after runners start developing. Air-assisted sprayers are best for full plant coverage, including coverage of lower leaves and leaf undersurface.
•Scout regularly. Apply fungicides to control the disease. At first symptoms, a 7-14 day fungicide application schedule should be instated alternating contact and systemic fungicides to avoid resistance (QoI fungicides generate resistance and should not be used).
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443.
Practice Safe Summer Measures — Heat-Related Illness Is Nothing To Joke About
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 7, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Safe Summer Measures
The July heat is here! With temperatures predicted to be in the triple digits this weekend, be aware that heat-related injuries are a real threat.
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke result from prolonged exposure to high temperatures, usually in combination with dehydration, which leads
to failure of the body’s temperature control system.
Common symptoms include nausea, seizures, confusion, disorientation, and sometimes loss of consciousness or coma. Symptoms that do not go away in a reasonable amount of time by going to a cool place, drinking water, or loosening clothing can indicate the onset of serious medical issues like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
With the rise in temperatures, it is best practice to be prepared and seek medical help immediately when required. Summertime is fun – but the heat-related illness is nothing to joke about.
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.
3-D Mammography: Now Scheduling
We are excited to announce the soft opening of our Ruth & Jack Gillis Women’s Center at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Using our new Hologic Genius 3D Mammography with biopsy equipment purchased with funds raised by the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, we are now performing 3-D mammograms right here in Sulphur Springs.
There are plans to host a grand opening of the new addition very soon. For more information, call 903.439.4325.
Clinic Services
Urgent Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care, located at 1339 South Broadway St. in Sulphur Springs, is now OPEN. The Urgent Care hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone number to reach Urgent Care is 903.951.1001.
Pain Management
Do you have back or neck pain? Pain medicine physicians are part of a rapidly growing specialty that takes a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to treating all types of pain. Many patients come to us suffering from back and neck pain, painful joint or muscle conditions and nerve pain in the arms and legs. Each patient goes through an evaluation and assessment that leads to a highly personalized level of care.
If you want help with your pain, call Dr. Matthew Johnson, at the CHRISTUS Trinity Pain Management Clinic in Sulphur Springs at 903.885.1740.
Sports Physicals
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, in conjunction with CHRISTUS Sports Medicine program is providing sports physicals for all school athletes from any school district. The physicals are available at the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Sulphur Springs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $25 and appointments may be made by calling 903.885.3181.
We want to reassure our patients that CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital continue to be a safe place to receive your care, and we encourage you to follow up with your regular healthcare needs. For any reason you cannot come into the clinic, or do not feel comfortable, virtual visits and telephone visits are available. Please contact your provider to discuss all of the many options for accessing care.
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
Woman Jailed On Felony Warrants
Sulphur Springs, TX – July 7, 2020 – A 46-year-old woman sought police attention and ended up in jail on felony warrants, according to arrest reports.
Thomasine Ann Gipson reportedly arrived at the Sulphur Springs Police Department seeking police assistance. While the woman was speaking with officers, dispatchers advised the woman had two outstanding warrants unrelated to her current issue.
After the Dallas County warrants were confirmed, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd took Gipson into custody. She was arrested at 12:37 p.m. Both Dallas County warrants were for violation of probation, which she was on for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault of a family or household member that impeded breathing or circulation, according to arrest reports.
The 46-year-old woman remained in jail on the felony warrants July 7, according to jail reports.
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.
Person Found Deceased In Vehicle Reported To Be Wylie Resident
Sulphur Springs, TX – July 7, 2020 – The person found deceased in a vehicle around 5:30 p.m. July 5, 2020 was reported by police to be a Wylie man in his early 60s.
The male was found in a Ford pickup parked on the shoulder of Interstate 30 near the 122 mile marker Sunday, July 5, 2020. The man had been deceased for several days, Sulphur Springs Police Det. Sgt. David Gilmore told KSST this morning.
Following investigation, police said no foul play is suspected, pending final autopsy results.
