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.
City Facility Reservation, Use Policy On July 7 Council Agenda
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will once again be conducted via teleconference at 7 p.m. July 7, 2020. A recording of the meetting will be available for the general public to view on Youtube. These measures are due to COVID-19 precautions and restrictions. The July 7 agenda, in addition to the regular administrative reports and consent agenda, includes three resolutions, including one which would impact city facility reservation and use.
One of the resolution would approve a 2020 Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization Program Administrative Services Selection.
Another will establish a facility reservation and use policy, and designate certain city facilities available for private use. This follows the City Council’s approval at the regular June meeting for a deposit and rental fee, plus the $65 cleaning fee, for any events scheduled after the meeting; and the $65 sanitation fee to cover the extra sanitation measures taken due to COVID-19 for all events to be held from June 2 moving forward in the Council Chambers.
City Manager Marc Maxwell at the June 2 council meeting said if the council agreed to the fee, city staff would work up a policy that would cover things like use by nonprofits, security and long term versus hourly usage. A policy is now being presented to the council at their next council meeting.
City staff will also ask the City Council to consider authorizing the establishment of a small business assistance program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the City Council streamed meetings, a phone number will be provided to allow community members to speak to the council where allowed.
Click this link provided for the council meeting. It may also be found on the agenda, accessible on the city website or by searching City of Sulphur Springs Meetings on Youtube.
Tyler Man Jailed On Warrants
Hopkins County TX – July 7, 2020 – A 38-year-old Tyler man was jailed Sunday on two warrants.
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Deputy Jason Lavender, just before 10 a.m. July 5, 2020, reported stopping a blue and black sport bike that did not display a license plate. The bike was traveling south on State Highway 19 south near Wildcat Way.
The driver, identified in arrest reports as Joshua Dan Bizzell, was found to be wanted by Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. He was transported to Hopkins Count jail and booked on the warrant for violating parole, which he was on for burglary of a habitation, Lavender alleged. He also was found to be wanted in Fannin County for insufficient bond on an assault causes bodily injury 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.
Pickton Man Allegedly Drunk At Time Of CR 2383 Crash
A 37-year-old Pickton man was allegedly drunk at the time of a CR 2383 crash. At least one other person was arrested on a misdemeanor DWI charge as well.
Felony DWI Crash
Eduardo Nunez-Hernandez was reportedly driving a green Chevrolet Silverado north, when the pickup veered off County Road 2383, struck a tree and rolled onto its top around 7 p.m. July 5, 2020.
Nunez-Hernandez left the crash site on foot and was located by officers a short distance from the crash site, Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde arrested alleged in arrest reports. The 47-year-old Pickton man allegedly admitted to driving the crashed vehicle and to consuming four beers. He allegedly showed signs of intoxication during a roadside interview and clues of intoxication during standard field sobriety tests.
He then complained of a head injury and asked to be transported to the hospital by EMS. While at the hospital Nunez Hernandez allegedly provided a voluntary blood specimen for testing. The sample was secured by medical personnel at the hospital. He was checked at the hospital and discharged by medical personnel and later released. Nunez Hernandez was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated and no driver’s license.
The Sulphur Springs man was transported to the county jail, where his criminal history showed he had three previous DWI convictions, resulting in the DWI charge being enhanced to a felony offense, according to arrest reports. He remained in custody July 5, 2020. His bond was set at $10,000 on the driving while intoxicated–third or more offense charge, according to jail reports.
Misdemeanor DWI Arrest
A DPS trooper was requested July 5, around 10:45 p.m., to assist Hopkins County sheriff‘s deputies with a possible intoxicated driver on FM 2948. While speaking to the suspect, the trooper alleged alcohol could be smelled on the 49-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s breath.
The driver allegedly admitted he had been drinking before driving. Deputies reported finding marijuana in the driver’s pocket. The man was determined by standard field sobriety tests to be intoxicated and, thus, was arrested. He reportedly voluntarily submitted to a blood draw. A search of the Toyota Scion revealed an open vodka container and a half empty beer can that was still chilled. Two unopened chilled beers and a unopened bottle of liquor were also found in the vehicle.
The 49-year-old Sulphur Springs man was released from Hopkins County jail later July 5, 2020 on $2,000 bond on the second offense DWI charge and $1,000 bond on the possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana 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.
July 6, 2020 Update: Masks Now Mandatory as 1 New COVID-19 Case Confirmed
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 6th, reported they’d been notified of 1 more new positive COVID-19 case reported in the last 24 hours. This puts the county over the 20 case threshold meaning the mask mandate from the governor WILL be in effect in Hopkins County. The total number of cases reporting positive since the pandemic began is now 71, with 50 recoveries leaving the 21 active cases. Hopkins County will be under this new mandate for the next 30 days unless a change is made by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley and Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said as of this morning there were no COVID-19 patients at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said the new positive case did not change the regulations regarding restaurant occupancy/capacity.
No other information was known at this time about the new case.
2 Traffic Stops Resulted In 2 Controlled Substance Arrests In Sulphur Springs
Two traffic stops resulted in two controlled substance arrests in Sulphur Springs over the Independence Day weekend.
Industrial Drive Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Nick Marney and Aaron Chaney reported stopping a black Volkswagen at 1:44 a.m. July 4, 2020 on Industrial Drive near Interstate 30 mile marker 126 for a defective tail light. The driver, a 38-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody for the defective tail light violation, according to arrest reports.
Deputies alleged the passenger, identified as 45-year-old Carlotta Fiona Davis of Sulphur Springs, appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and did admit to it, resulting in her being taken into custody for public intoxication.
She was transported to the county jail, where she was found to be in possession of a crystal-like substance deputies suspected to be methamphetamine, Marney alleged in arrest reports. As a result, Davis was also charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to jail reports.
Davis (who is also known as Carlotta Fiona Noyes, Carlotta Davis Noyes, Carlotta Fiene Noyes and Carlotta Fiona Noyes Davis) was released from Hopkins County jail later July 4 on a $2,000 bond on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports. The 38-year-old Sulphur Springs man was also released from Hopkins County jail July 4, jail records show.
Interstate 30 Traffic Stop
HCSO Deputy Jason Lavender reported stopping a silver BMW just before 5 p.m. July 5 for traveling in the left lane on Interstate 30 east without passing other vehicles. The car stopped near mile marker 122.
Both occupants were identified by Texas ID card. A search of the car allegedly revealed a large shard of a white crystal-like substance in a foil wrapper in the passenger’s seat. Both the male and female were placed into handcuffs and detained pending further investigation of suspected controlled substance possession, according to arrest reports.
The woman, identified in arrest reports as 35-year-old Amanda Raedene Heath of Fort Worth, claimed the suspected methamphetamine, claimed the substance and jailed for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to jail reports.
Heath was released from Hopkins County jail July 6. Bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $5,000, 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.
Former Wildcat Triston Abron’s Mexia Team Picked To Finish Second In Their District
Former Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron is having a good early career as a head coach since departing Sulphur Springs after the 2017 season to take a head coaching job at Paul Pewitt.
Coach Abron spent two seasons there and took the Brahmas to the state final game last season. Since then, he was hired as Mexia’s head coach.
The Black Cats are in a five team, District 7-4A, Division II. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine picks the Van Vandals to take the district title and Mexia is the choice at #2. The district also includes Bullard, Canton and Brownsboro.
Coach Abron selected Wildcats defensive line coach Chris Valdovinos to be his defensive coordinator.
Coach Abron has 18 returning letterman including six starters on offense and six on defense.
The Black Cats were 7-4 last year and they were an Area finalist. Texas Football says this year’s Black Cats team will have plenty of talent and senior leadership. Mexia’s offensive leader is running back Jarrell Wiley who gained 1,700 yards last season and scored 20 touchdowns. Leader of the Mexia defense is defensive back Le’Marion Miller, who had 110 tackles last season.
The 4A district 7 will have their hands full in bi-district. They are paired with District 8, which includes teams like Pleasant Grove, Gilmer and Pittsburg.
