Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Rammed Pickup Into Another Motorist
Hopkins County – August 18, 2020 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Jordan arrested a 22-year-old Sulphur Springs man who allegedly rammed his pickup into another motorist Tuesday morning.
At 10:09 a.m. August 18th, 2020, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received a 911 call alleging a woman was “getting jumped on by two people”. At 10:11 a.m. communications operators received a second 911 call for the County Road 4767 address, alleging a male and female were fighting. Jordan and HCSO Sgt. Shea Shaw were dispatched to check the complaint, according to sheriff’s reports.
Jordan, in arrest reports, alleged Joseph Wayne Owens used his 2001 Dodge 3500 dually extended cab pickup to ram the driver’s side front bumper of another truck headed onto County Road 4770. Owen is accused of backing up his truck, then, ramming it into the other truck a second time, causing damage to the front of the other truck and making the two occupants of the other pickup fear for their lives.
Deputy Jordan reported stopping Owens in the pickup on FM 71 west at County Road 4766 at 10:40 a.m. and took him into custody at 10:48 a.m. Owens was jailed on two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and the truck was impounded, according to arrest reports.
He remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning, Aug. 19. Bond was set at $35,000 per 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.
Winnsboro Police Department Report For Aug. 10-16, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Aug. 10-16, 2020, included the following activity:
Arrests
No Arrests
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 128 calls for
service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 21 citations and 20 warnings
during this reporting period.
New Orthopedic Surgeon Joins CHRISTUS Hospital, Sulphur Springs
Dr. Chris Meltsakos will bring his skills in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. His first day in the office will be September 7, 2020 at Trinity Orthopedic Clinic, 103B Medical Circle. The clinic phone number is 903-885-6688. Meanwhile, he will be relocating his family to town and getting to know some of his patients during a free Sports Clinic to be held on Saturday mornings from 9-11am from August 22-November 14, 2020 at Trinity Orthopedic Clinic.
Dr. Meltsakos is a graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology. He subsequently obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College. Dr. Meltsakos completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center. He completed his subspecialty training in Sports Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He and his family have moved here to Sulphur Springs from San Antonio: Dr. Meltsakos has a wife (Norma) and a brand new baby boy!
Co-ordinator of Sports Medicine for CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs is Kyle Lemarr. Now in the second year of this program, Lemarr is is pleased to be the liaison between school athletic trainers and coaches and the CHRISTUS providers like Dr. Meltsakos as well as Primary Care physicians. He will be going out to Sulphur Springs the county schools to invite them to use the CHRISTUS Orthopedic services as well as the free Saturday Sports Clinic which will begin August 22, 2020.
All Ages Welcome To Enter 5th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Photography Contest
Chamber Connection for 8/20
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
It’s time for the 5th Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest!
Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than Jan. 1, 2018, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered Images, Mobile, and Children’s Category. Only digital images are accepted (no prints). To submit your photograph, email the picture to [email protected]. Rules and releases will be available on the Chamber of Commerce website. I cannot wait to see your beautiful photos!
Please remember … Friday, Aug. 28 is the last day to submit your registration form to cook in this year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest. No registrations will be accepted after this date.
The Barn of Emory is hosting Saturday night movies for the family
Starting Aug. 22, you can watch a movie with your family at the Barn of Emory. Admission is free along with free popcorn, and all other concessions are half price! The movie is a digital remake of a 1984 comedy about busting ghosts, and the venue has a 15-foot screen with a Dolby-Atmos surround sound system.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and movie rolls at 7 p.m. Social distancing seating is available. For more information, please call (903) 422-2888.
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 August 20th, Bearing General Contractors. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram
page.
Goodson Sentenced On Tampering With Evidence Charge
A Jakwaviane Kentrail Goodson pled guilty to tampering with evidence and was sentenced to 17 years in the Institutional Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, according to prosecutors.
The 22-year-old has been in custody since his arrest July 20, 2019 on the tampering with evidence charge, as well as an obstruction or retaliation charge and a sexual assault of a child charge, according to jail reports. He was indicted in October 2019 on both charges, according to court reports. He faced six other charges as well, according to jail, sheriff’s office and court reports.
On Feb. 21, 2020, Goodson was alleged to have been among five inmates accused of attacking and assaulting two other inmates inside Hopkins County jail, Hopkins County Sheriff’s investigators reported in February.
On Feb. 27, 2020, Goodson was charged on two counts of obstruction or retaliation and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was accused of making death threats to jail staff, sheriff’s investigators alleged in February.
Goodson pled guilty Aug. 17, 2020, before 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt to the July 20, 2019 tampering with evidence charge as part of a 12.45 agreement, according to prosecutors.
This refers to Section 12.45 of Texas Penal Code which allows a defendant to admit during the sentencing hearing guilt of one or more unadjudicated offenses and request the court to take each into account in determining sentence for the offense or offenses of which he stands adjudged guilty.
The sexual assault case was reportedly dismissed outright. Goodson pled guilt to the tampering charge. After acknowledging guilt on the obstruction/retaliation charges and aggravated assault charges, those charges were dismissed. He accepted a sentence of 17 years in prison on the tampering with evidence charge, according to the district attorney’s office.
Disturbance Results In Misdemeanor Assault Arrest
Complaint of a disturbance in which a man allegedly kicked in a door resulted in a Class C misdemeanor assault arrest late Monday night, according to sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received two calls regarding a West Main Street residence in Como twice in less than an hour Monday night, one at 10:20 p.m. Aug. 17 of people arguing and one at 11:03 p.m. Aug. 17 of a woman and her boyfriend arguing, according to dispatch reports.
The second time, dispatchers were told a man had kicked in the back door in the 800 block of West Main Street. The man was also alleged to have made threats to other individuals at the location and possibly had a knife, a deputies noted in arrest reports.
When deputies arrived, they reported contacting the female at the front door of the residence. The male was reported to be exiting the residence from the back door. A deputy reportedly went around toward the back and contacted the male.
The male, while being detained, removed a pocket knife from his front pocket. Another male at the location reportedly claimed the man had another knife tucked into the rear of his pants. No additional weapons were located on the man, but deputies, in arrest reports, noted the man appeared to them to be intoxicated. The front of his pants appeared to be soiled, deputies noted in arrest reports.
Deputies reportedly contacted the female and two other males inside the residence. Deputies were told the man kicked the back door into the residence and made verbal threats of imminent bodily injury toward more than one individual in the residence. The 38-year-old Como man was taken into custody at 11:21 p.m. Aug. 17 for assault by threat, according to arrest reports. He was released from jail later Tuesday, Aug. 18, on the Class C misdemeanor assault charge, according to jail reports.
Lady Cats Volleyball Working on Fundamentals in August
After The Edge ended in late July, Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner gave her players a two week break. Sessions of skills and strength resumed August 10. Coach Dorner says she has had a consistent 36 players each day. She says they are working hard and are excited. Coach Dorner says she has split her team into hitters, passers and setters for individual work. There is a heavy emphasis on fundamentals. Coach Dorner says her players are itching to play someone. She says she reserves some time each day for scrimmage type work at the end. Coach Dorner says her second team of Lady Cats is beginning to show potential. He says she lost some great seniors off of her first team but she says some great core players are returning. Coach Dorner is finding her second season as a head coach somewhat easier than the first year. She says lots of the players have been with her a year and now know what she expects. Coach Dorner says there were times last season where she had to figure things out as she went along. She hopes the fundamental work now will make her team better prepared to start the delayed season. First day of practice will be September 8. A scrimmage date of September 12 has been set. The Lady Cats open the regular season on the road at Greenville on September 15.
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.
Registration Activity at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs
Angel Cedillo-Martinez of Sulphur Springs, left, enters information for Education Opportunity Center Advisor Tonya Yeager as he prepares to enter PJC-Sulphur Springs Center this fall. The campus is open and advisors are available each day to register students. Scholarships and federal grant funds are available. The first day of the fall semester is Sept. 8.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Meet Daisy
“Meet Daisy! Daisy is a nine year-old black lab mix. After six years with a family, unfortunate circumstances brought her back to Hearts of Life. Daisy deserves another chance at being someone’s best friend. She is endlessly affectionate and gentle, making her the perfect companion for someone who is older and looking for a cuddle buddy. Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter, and rabies shot. Please contact us by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], Petfinder.com, or at Facebook.com/heartsoflife”
What Is 4-H All About by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas
To prepare youth to meet the challenges of childhood, adolescence and adulthood, through a coordinated, long-term, progressive series of educational experiences that enhance life skills and develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive competencies. 4-H is also a community of young people and their families across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is about having fun, learning, exploring and discovering. In 4-H, young people make new friends, develop new skills, become leaders and help shape their communities. More than 65,000 Texas youth are enrolled members of 4-H community clubs in Texas. Another 850,000 Texas youth get involved in 4-H through special educational opportunities at school, in after school programs, or at neighborhood or youth centers. These youth live in cities, suburbs, small towns and rural communities. 4-H gives them a chance to pursue their own interests – from photography to computers, from building rockets to raising sheep. A list of 4-H projects is available online. They go places – to camp, to state and national conferences. They learn to be leaders and active citizens. In 4-H clubs, they serve as officers and learn to conduct meetings, handle club funds, and facilitate group decision-making. In a growing number of communities, 4-H youth serve as youth representatives in municipal or county government or as members of Teen Courts. They give back to their communities. 4-H members get involved in volunteer projects to protect the environment, mentor younger children and help people who are less fortunate. 4-H at the county level operates in local clubs, were social interaction between 4-H members enhance learning and promotes social skills. In Hopkins County, all the office staff is involved in 4-H. From learning how to make a cloth project, cook a recipe, prepare and deliver a speech to how to heal an animal patient, 4-H has the structure and resources to provide opportunities for our youth to grow. The first step to get involved is to get enrolled on-line at www.4honline.com (starting August 15, 2020) .
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
