ZBA Approved Special Use Permit, Variance Request
The Sulphur Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments Tuesday conducted the regular June meeting in short order. The ZBA approved a special use permit and a variance request during the meeting. The meeting lasted less than 10 minutes.
Special Use Permit
Brandy Estes request for a special permit was granted. She will now be allowed to provide cosmetic tattooing at her new business, BackLash Salon, at 440 South Hillcrest Drive in Woodbridge Square.
The cosmetologist was previously approved to operate at Southern Roots Salon on South Broadway Street. She told the Planning & Zoning Commission Monday night that she’d been thinking of starting her own salon. The government ordered closure of all salons due to COVID-19 seemed the right time to do so. She attained state requirements and rented space in Woodbridge Square.
She plans to offer a variety of services including hair, nails, lash extensions, tanning, facials, microblading and waxing. Because cosmetic tattooing is licensed through the state the same as regular tattooing, a special permit is required from the city to provide those services due to zoning in that area and city ordinances.
Fourteen letters were sent to property owners within 200 feet of 440 South Hillcrest Drive. City staff receive three letters, one in support and two in opposition to the request.
City staff and the P&Z Commission recommended approval of the special use permit. The ZBA approved the permit request.
City staff reported another business person had also expressed interest in a special use permit for cosmetic tattooing, but had not completed the process to attain one as of Tuesday.
Variance Request
Brigido Valles requested a variance for property located at 234 Ardis St., to add a 600-square foot three-car garage.
It would potentially encroach the front and rear setbacks of the property. The home, built in 1982, appears to be approximately 25 feet from the front property line and about 6 feet from the rear property line. The property is zoned multifamily and has a 25-foot front yard setback and 10-foot rear yard setback, which would make it a non-conforming home, according to Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski.
While the handdrawn diagram of the proposed garage appears to extend further than the house, the house has a roof that’s 32 feet wide. The proposal is for the garage to be 30 feet deep and 20 feet wide, and appears to be extending in line with the existing home, and not any closer to the property lines, Niewiadomski noted.
The purpose of setbacks, he explained, is to provide a barrier of delineation between properties so that activities on a site do not infringe on the rights of neighbors, provides greenspace for lawns and trees that serve as filtration for storm-water runoff, fire separation between structures, access to sunlight and air, establishes aesthetic character in districts and prevents the overcrowding of land, the community development director reports.
Eighteen letters were sent out by the city to property owners within 200 feet of Ardis Street property regarding the variance request but received no responses.
City staff recommended the variance request be approved, provided the garage addition maintains the same width and line of the existing home so as not to encroach any closer to the rear and front yard setbacks than the existing home.
The ZBA granted the variance request provided the recommended condition is met.
Montalba Man Allegedly Caught In A Stolen SUV
Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit Investigators arrested a 38-year-old Montalba, Texas man allegedly caught in a stolen SUV in Sulphur Springs Tuesday night. (Montalba is an unincorporated community 10 miles north of Palestine on State Highway 19 in Anderson County.)
Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes and Sgt. Joe Scott reported being made aware a vehicle that’d been reported to Palestine authorities as stolen might be in the Sulphur Springs area.
The SCU investigators reported seeing a silver Chevrolet Tahoe matching the description of the stolen SUV traveling north on Carter Street. The SUV was spotted on turning east onto Fuller Street, according to police reports.
Estes and Scott reportedly requested assistance from SSPD patrol units, then conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of Fuller Street. SSPD dispatchers, using information relayed by the police officers on scene, confirmed the vehicle was the stolen silver Tahoe.
Consequently, the driver, identified as Jeremy Brandon Conley, was arrested without incident for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Palestine Police Department was contacted regarding the vehicle, which was then driven to Sulphur Springs police station and secured.
Conley was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he remained Wednesday morning, June 18, on the UUMV charge. Bond was set at $5,000 on the felony charge, 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.
Chamber Connection – June 18, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
The Hopkins County Adult Leadership is happy to announce that we are currently taking applications for the 2020-21 class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders. Leadership Sulphur Springs is a 9-month session, with meetings held once a month. For more information and to get an application, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515.
The Chamber Golf Tournament is almost full! Our reschedule date is Friday, June 19, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. As usual, we will have morning and afternoon flights, and we have availability for teams right now. Give us a call at (903) 885-6515 to register your team!
Fireworks to be held on Saturday, July 4
Judge Newsom reached out to some businesses in town in hopes to offer fireworks of some kind for July 4. As a result, fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 4. There will be a band downtown who will play until about 8 p.m. Fireworks will begin at nightfall.
Let’s talk about some ways to keep everyone safe and healthy.
First, you are welcome to bring your lawn chairs and sit on the Plaza to listen to the band and watch fireworks. Please make sure to put 6 feet in between your family and the family next to you.
Second, you are also welcomed to find a place near the square to park and watch the show from your vehicle. Grab a snack from your favorite local business, take your lawn chairs, and hop in the back of your pickup! This will be a great way to watch the show and remain perfectly socially distanced.
Third, keep in mind that COVID is still a part of our lives right now. Be respectful of peoples’ wishes. They may not want to shake hands or hug, and that’s perfectly okay. Everyone has a varied opinion about the virus, so we need to be understanding of all of them. Attendance is a personal decision, so do whatever it is that you are comfortable with, personally.
Finally, let’s all keep in mind that this holiday celebration is our favorite each year because of the outstanding talent and hard work of the Symphony League. They will host their concert and fireworks celebration for 2020 on Labor Day weekend. Hopkins County will get 2 fireworks shows this year, and everyone knows … we need a little extra!!! The Symphony League will host their concert and fireworks as usual in 2021; this is the only year things will look a little different.
Community Players Fund Raising
Community Players Inc. is a non-profit that owns and operates Main Street Theatre in Sulphur Springs. They are hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, June 20, to raise funds to repair the façade on their downtown building. They will have a parking lot sale at B & B Rentals, 1422 Hillcrest Drive, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include some nice things and some thrift items as well as baked goods and bottles of water. Collection of donations will be Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. and Friday beginning at 7 a.m. Monetary donations may be made through their website: www.communityplayersinc.com (press the “Buy tickets” button) or on their Facebook page with the “Get tickets” button.
Jettribe to host ribbon cutting celebration
Jettribe will host their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, June 24th at noon. They are located at 1120 Como Street South in Sulphur Springs. Make plans to come by and welcome Jettribe to Hopkins County! They will also be hosting a launch party on Friday, June 26th from 7-9 p.m. at Cedar Canyon. To register to attend this event, visit www.Jettribe.com.
Texas Rock Tops will host ribbon cutting
Texas Rock Tops, located at 225 East I-30 Service Road North in Cumby, is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, July 1, at noon. Please make plans to join us for networking and learning about this Hopkins County business!
Business Highlight
During the year 2020, The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a business each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for June 18, the J&J Meat Market. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
Tips For Selecting Sunscreen For Texas Summer Heat
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County
Our Texas summer heat is in full swing and while you should use sunscreen every day of the year, it’s even more important during summertime. The days are longer, the sun is stronger, and it’s easier to spend more time outdoors.
When choosing sunscreen, be sure to read the label before you buy. Food and Drug Administration regulations require the labels to follow certain guidelines. The American Cancer Society provides a guide to help you understand the terms:
- Choose a sunscreen with “broad spectrum” protection. Sunscreens with this label protect against both UVA and UVB rays. All sunscreen products protect against UVB rays, which are the main cause of sunburn and skin cancers. But UVA rays also contribute to skin cancer and premature aging. Only products that pass a certain test can be labeled “broad spectrum.” Products that aren’t broad spectrum must carry a warning that they only protect against sunburn, not skin cancer or skin aging.
- Make sure your sunscreen has a sun protection factor (SPF) 30 or higher. The SPF number is the level of protection the sunscreen provides against UVB rays. Higher SPF numbers do mean more protection, but the higher you go, the smaller the difference becomes. SPF 15 sunscreens filter out about 93% of UVB rays, while SPF 30 sunscreens filter out about 97%, SPF 50 sunscreens about 98%, and SPF 100 about 99%. No sunscreen protects you completely. The FDA requires any sunscreen with SPF below 15 to carry a warning that it only protects against sunburn, not skin cancer or skin aging.
- “Water resistant” does not mean “waterproof.” No sunscreens are waterproof or “sweatproof,” and manufacturers are not allowed to claim that they are. If a product’s front label makes claims of being water resistant, it must specify whether it lasts for 40 minutes or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating. For best results, reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours and even more often if you are swimming or sweating. Sunscreen usually rubs off when you towel yourself dry, so you will need to put more on.
In addition to choosing the correct sunscreen and using it correctly, the American Cancer Society recommends following these steps to help protect your skin from sun damage that can cause premature aging and skin cancer:
- Cover up. When you are out in the sun, wear clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to protect as much skin as possible. Protect your eyes with sunglasses that block at least 99 percent of UV light.
- Seek shade. Limit your direct exposure to the sun, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are strongest.
- Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps. Both can cause serious long-term skin damage and contribute to skin cancer.
Closing Thought
A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be. – Douglas Pagels
— Contact Johanna Hicks at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, Hopkins County, P.O. Box 518,1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; or [email protected]
2 Jailed On Felony Hopkins County Charges
Two people were jailed June 15 on felony Hopkins County charges, according to arrest reports.
Desiree Skye Butler, 30, of Mount Pleasant was jailed in Titus County from May 30-June 15, 2020, according to Titus County jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted the woman was in custody on a Hopkins County warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for an April 2018 possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. She also had a Titus County warrant for possession of controlled substance charge.
HCSO Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to Titus County jail and took the Butler into custody at 1:27 p.m. June 15. She was then transported to Hopkins County, where the Mount Pleasant woman was jailed on the warrant.
Butler remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday, June 16, 2020 on the charge. This marks the second time Butler has been jailed in Hopkins County for violation of probation.
She was jailed May 7-16, 2019, in Titus County on a Hopkins County charge, then spent May 16-Aug. 26, 2019, in Hopkins County jail for violation of probation on the April 2018 controlled substance charge.
Elijah Don King, 24, of Brashear was taken into custody by Cpl. Todd Evans at 10:40 a.m. June 15, 2020, in the district courtroom for bond revocation on a possession of controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
June 15 marked the second time in less than 1 month he has been booked into Hopkins County jail. King was previously jailed May 31 to June 2, 2020, on possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia warrants, 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.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of June 7 through June 13, 2020, included the following activity:
Arrests
Robert Farnam, age 37, of Quinlan, was arrested on 6/13/2020
for possession of Controlled Substance PG1>1G<4G
Niki Busby, age 50, of Yantis, was arrested on 6/10/2020 for
Assault Causes Bodily Injury- Family Violence.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 124 calls for
service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 35 citations and 25 warnings
during this reporting period.
June 16 COVID-19 Update 2: 1 Additional New Case, 7 Additional Recoveries
Hopkins County’s Overall COVID-19 Totals Since MidMarch: 43 Cases, 15 Confirmed Recoveries, 28 Active Cases
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 3 p.m. for the second time June 16 another new case of COVID-19. That’s one case reported at 8:30 a.m. and another case reported at 3 p.m. June 16.
Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley reported 7 additional patients had recovered from COVID-19 for a total of 15 patients who have recovered from COVID-19 since midMarch.
Overall, that’s 43 COVID-19 cases reported in Hopkins County since midMarch, 28 of which are still active cases, according to Newsom.
No additional details regarding the 2 new cases reported Tuesday are available, the emergency management officials reported.
To the HCEMT’s knowledge, all cases are at home isolating and are being contacted by phone or otherwise by the Local Health Authority’s nurse to see how they’re doing and make sure the patients have no unmet needs, according to Endsley.
In instances where the patients can’t be reached, someone may be sent to check on them, the emergency management team reported Tuesday morning.
Sleep Medicine, Calcium Scoring Services Offered At CHRISTUS-Sulphur Springs
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CMFH-SS, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 16, 2020 – 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 7am to 7pm (subject to change)
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Services
Women’s Health
We are prepared to support each woman’s healthcare needs at any stage of life. Whether you come in for a routine gynecological exam, preparing to give birth, or need treatment for a disorder, we offer an outstanding breadth of services and treatments. Our provider team includes Darryl Doughtie, MD; Martin Fielder, MD; and Certified Nurse Midwife Deb Logan. To schedule an appointment, please contact their office at 903.439.4917.
Planning to deliver your baby at our hospital? We want to help you prepare every step of the way. From our virtual Childbirth classes each month to breastfeeding support, education opportunities are endless. Additionally, nitrous oxide is available for pain control during labor. Finally, once your new bundle arrives, we will to present you with a special meal, and dress your baby in their very own CHRISTUS onesie. For for more information on classes and tours, please call 903.439.4091.
Sleep Medicine
Tired of feeling drowsy? A sleep study may help you rest easier. Please talk to your physician, or call our office at 903.438.4543 for more information.
Calcium Scoring
For a flat rate of $75, you can have a Coronary Calcium Screening. To see if you require a referral and/or to schedule, call our team at 903.438.4543. It could save your life.
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 ContinueCARE 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 ContinueCARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
New Cumby Head Football Coach Is A Sulphur Springs Native
The Cumby ISD school board hired a Sulphur Springs native and graduate of Texas A&M-Commerce as the new Cumby Head Football Coach and Athletic Director.
Charles Boles, whose wife is also a Sulphur Springs native, has been in coaching for 25 years. For the past two seasons, Coach Boles was at Miles, like Cumby a Class 2A, Division II school. Under Coach Boles in 2018, Miles won its’ first share of a district championship in 18 years.
Coach Boles also had coaching stops at Lindsay, Whitewright, Bells, Holy Trinity Catholic School in Temple and at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Muenster.
Coach Boles replaces Tom Dracos, who left Cumby to take an Assistant Athletic Director and Offensive Coordinator job at Cuero. Coach Dracos was coach at Cumby for the past 7 years. The Trojans finished last season at 8-4 and made it into the Area round in the playoffs.
In a letter to Cumby parents recently, Coach Boles said he was excited to come back home to the area. He congratulated Coach Dracos, his coaching staff and the Trojan athletes for what has been done over the past several years. Coach Boles said he hopes to enhance and build upon what has been started and to continue the tradition of excellence at Cumby.
HCSO: DeSoto Man Caught With PCP During Traffic Stop
A 37-year-old Desoto man allegedly caught with suspected PCP and a marijuana cigarette during an Interstate 30 traffic stop was also found to have four outstanding warrants, according to sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Deputy Thomas Patterson reported stopping a Nissan Altima at 10:13 p.m. June 15 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker. Upon contact with occupants of the car, Patterson alleged seeing a marijuana cigarette on the the male passenger’s lap.
A probable cause search of the vehicle allegedly revealed three small brown vials containing a liquid substance known as PCP inside a white plastic bag in the passenger side door compartment. The passenger, identified in arrest reports as Jonathan Jones Carlock, reportedly claimed the substance and was taken into custody on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Carlock was also found to have four outstanding warrants, two from Dallas County for violating parole or probation, which he was on for assault on a peace officer; one from Texas Pardon and Parole for a parole violation; and a Hopkins County warrant for driving while license invalid, according to arrest and jail reports.
The DeSoto man was booked into and remained in Hopkins County jail on those charges as well as the new controlled substance charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $15,000, according to jail reports. No bond was allowed on the Dallas County and parole warrants; the fee owed on the traffic ticket was $487.50, according to arrest 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.
