Planning And Zoning Commission To Meet Virtually On April 20
The City of Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will meet virtually on April 20 to consider a final plat request for a six-lot subdivison and a couple of special use permits.
Plat Request
The Planning and Zoning Commission will be asked to consider a final plat request for Connally Corner Addition, to create a six-lot subdivision at the corner of Connally and Easy Streets.
On March 17, Pat Chase and Carrie Nuckolls approached the Zoning Board of Adjustments to request for the project a variance to the setback requirements, an exception to the Zoning Ordinance to allow an accessory dwelling unit and alley standards listed in the city’s Subdivision Ordinance.
The project is for six single-family lots with a dedicated alley to provide rear garage access with an option for accessory dwelling units above the garage. To construct the units as planned, variance setbacks were needed.
The Connally Corner Addition has been in the works in the works for 7 years, and follows the vision and excitement for the downtown area, Nuckolls to the ZBA last month.
Th concept for Connally Corner Addition is to create a development that:
- Is walkable to downtown.
- Offers option for income producing property to offset living expenses.
- Is more financially sustainable to city’s financial sustainability
Pat Chase said the goal is for the units to fit in with the majority of homes on Connally Street, improving that section of land and its value. The desire for the project is to fill the homes with people who will walk downtown, spend money with retailers.
The principal building would be at least 1,700 square feet, with a two-car garage with an accessory dwelling of about 600 square feet above the garage, according to Chase. The main residences would have hardwood flooring, granite surfaces and crown molding, be two-story and could be 1800-1850 square feet, with three bedrooms and two bathroms, including a master suite on the bottom level, according to Nuckolls.
The over-the-garage apartment would have an open concept, likely with rough plumbing, built so it can be finished out by the property owners. This would be ideal as a “grandma cottage” or man cave. They are being set up as efficiency apartments.
Concern was expressed for the project being used for rental property, and suggested requiring that at least one of the units be owner occupied, according to Niewiadomski.
“We anticipate that our most likely purchaser is an empty nester or semi-retired retiree out of the metroplex or California. They will, at minimum, need to retail for about $275,000 for us to get our cost back. That is a very small profit margin,” said Nuckolls.
The applicant indicated to city staff that there will be a homeowners association with deed restrictions and covenants to address the rental concerns along with an architectural review committee, Niewiadomski noted.
“We have deed restrictions in place. I, being a realtor, have really, really pushed hard for that,” Nuckolls said. “It was important to protect the overall value. You are talking about six structures on one acre.”
Chase lives on Connally Street and intends for the proposed development planned to fit those on Connally Street. The development is planned to improve the neighborhood and tax base, according to Nuckolls
“My husband and I own a retail store down town. We would like to fill those homes with people who will walk downtown and spend money eating at our restaurants and spend money in our retail stores, so that was always in the concept. We have even anticipated that some of accessory dwelling units could actually be an office space or a man cave if somebody wanted, since the main is going to be huge. And, it really is going to be a 3-2 with an open concept, with not a lot of extra space inside that home,” Nuckolls said.
Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski reported 22 letters were sent out to nearby property owners/residents regarding the proposal. The city received no written responses to the letter, but did communicate with one property owner who also expressed concerns with the development turning into rental property and affecting property values.
City staff, after meeting with the applicant recommended not having
property lines extend into the alley or Atkins Street. To ensure a uniform development pattern, staff recommended that a building envelope be established on the plat to show building placement. On March 13, the applicant submitted a revised plat drawing to reflect those changes.
The Planning and Zoning Commission after discussion at the March 17 meeting approved the request for variances provided the following conditions are met:
- At least one of the dwelling units must be owner occupied, either
the accessory unit or the principle residence. - The accessory dwelling unit matches the character and materials of the principle residence.
- The layout of the plat be based on the 3-13-2020 set of plans.
- All engineering for the proposed development be accepted by the
City Engineer prior to submitting the Final Plat.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is now being asked Monday night to consider approving a final plat request to fit city specifications for the proposed project during their virtual meeting Monday.
Special Use Permits
The Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is also scheduled Monday evening to consider approving requests for three special use permits.
The first request for renewal of a special use permit previously approved allowing a cargo shipping container to remain in place at 1400 College Street.
The second special use permit request is to allow new store, called Susie Q’s Boutique and Permanent Cosmetics, to perform cosmetic tattoos.
The commission had also been asked to consider granting a special use permit to allow Shannon Oaks Church to build, maintain and operate a
private handgun range and training facility at the church’s 1113 East Shannon Road location. However, the church revoked the request on April 15, according to the agenda posted by city.
How to View the Meeting
Due to the risks associated with the Coronavirus, the 6 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will not be physically conducted at City Hall. Instead it will be held virtually through the Zoom App. The url for the meeting is: https://zoom.us/j/92652320747?pwd=UFNJZC8veHhVT3lpdmlGdlpZcG1oQT09
Zoom Meeting ID: 926-5232-0747
Password: 029465
For additional information about the PZC meeting, contact the Community Development Department during regular business hours at 903-885-7541 or send an email to [email protected].
Meal A Day Menu For April 20-24, 2020
The Senior Citizens Center may be temporarily closed due to COVID-19, but the dedicated Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for April 20-24, 2020, includes:
- Monday – Steak Fingers with Pepper Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll
- Tuesday – Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole, Candied Baby Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
- Wednesday – Spaghetti and Meatballs, Providence Vegetables and Garlic Bread
- Thursday – Hobo Sandwiches, California Blend Vegetables and a Roll
- Friday – Hopkins County Stew, Crackers and Cheese Cubes
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
30-Year-Old Man Accused Of Murder in Sulphur Springs
April 19, 2020 – A 30-year-old man was accused of murder in connection with the stabbing of a 25-year-old Saturday evening, according to police.
Sulphur Springs Police responded at 7:11 p.m. Saturday to an address on College Street. The victim, identified by police as 25-year-old Kendale Qualls, was reportedly being treated for injuries. Police learned the suspect, Ronald David Bailey, was also at the location.
“During the course of investigation, we learned the two men were involved in an altercation, and the suspect at that time stabbed the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he passed away from injury.
Bailey was taken into custody and booked into Hopkins County jail on the first-degree murder charge, according to Ricketson. Bailey remained in Hopkins County jail Sunday morning on the murder charge, according to jail reports. Bond has been set at $1.5 million.
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.
Authorities: Two Arrested After Near Crashes
Local officials reported two arrested after near crashes. A 26-year-old Cumby man and a 51-year-old Sulphur Springs woman were jailed overnight Friday on a DWI charge each, according to arrest reports.
The first arrest followed a traffic stop by Sulphur Springs Police at 10:43 p.m. April 17. A driver reportedly failed to stop the vehicle at a designated stopping point on Jackson Street, according to arrest reports.
While being stopped, the car “nearly struck a parked vehicle,” police alleged in arrest reports.
On contact, police alleged a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage could be smelled on the driver’s breath. The the 26-year-old Cumby driver allegedly exhibited classic signs and indicators of intoxication, including swaying while standing, walking unsteadily, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.
Police took the man into custody at 10:57 p.m. for DWI. He reportedly agreed to provide a blood sample for testing. The sample was taken at 11:24 p.m. and the man was booked into jail for DWI, according to arrest reports.
The 26-year-old Cumby man was released from the county jail Saturday. Bond on the DWI charge was set at $1,000, according to jail reports.
The second arrest followed a report by Hopkins County EMS at 2:13 a.m. April 18, of a woman failing to maintain a single lane in a Dodge Ram pickup. The truck also almost struck several fences and curbs with the truck, EMS alleged.
A Hopkins County sheriff’s deputy responded, reported spotting a truck matching that description and stopped the driver for a traffic violation, according to arrest reports. Field sobriety tests were administered, then the 51-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was taken into custody for DWI, the deputy noted in arrest reports. She allegedly agreed to a blood draw. The sample was taken at the hospital lab, then she was transported to jail on the DWI charge, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
The 51-year-old Sulphur Springs was released from Hopkins County jail later Saturday. Bond was set at $1,000, 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.
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.
SSPD: Teen Damaged The Road Driving Car Without Front Tire
A Sulphur Springs teen damaged the road by driving a car without a front tire, found to have been left at a Carter Street crash site, before being arrested on South Broadway Street for public intoxication and duty on striking an unattended vehicle, officers alleged in arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded around 2:35 a.m. April 18 to a complaint of a vehicle without a tire throwing sparks as it was driven down the road, according to arrest reports.
Officers located a Ford Fusion in the 1700 block of South Broadway Street. An 18-year-old Sulphur Springs resident was reportedly the driver of the vehicle. Upon contact, officers alleged smelling an odor of suspected marijuana in the car. Then, a search of the vehicle allegedly yielded no illegal contraband, however.
Police reportedly followed the roadway damages with what appeared to be wheel grooves from a vehicle without a tire, back to the 900 block of Carter Street. There, officers reported finding a damaged truck and what appeared to be the lost tire, according to arrest reports.
After speaking further with the teen, the police officers determined “she was apparently very high from smoking marijuana. Police, in arrest reports, alleged the woman spoke with slurred speech, was unsteady on her feet, had bloodshot eyes, “was not making sense when she spoke.”
She too apparently behaved in an irate manner, as the officers alleged the Sulphur Springs teen “became more irate as we attempted to gain information from her,” officers alleged in arrest reports.
Police reported contacting the woman’s mother, who came to the location. The 18-year-old then allegedly began shouting profanity at her mother and raising her hands in an aggressive manner. She allegedly continued “these hostile actions” after being told to stop.
Consequently, the teen was taken into custody at 3:13 a.m. April 18, for duty on striking an unattended vehicle, a Class B misdemeanor offense, and public intoxication, a Class C misdemeanor offense, according to arrest reports. She remained in Hopkins County jail late Saturday morning. Bond on the Class B charge was set at $1,000, 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.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of April 20, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of April 20, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures on northbound and southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on building detours. The southbound Travis Street connector ramp onto southbound US 75 was closed permanently. Traffic is being detoured onto the frontage road to Park Avenue. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and Washington Street as crews work on installing temporary signals. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for daytime lane closures between US 82 and SH 56. Crews will be performing utility work as well as constructing a portion of the new Sand Creek bridge. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: at the OB Groner / West Travis St. intersection. Watch for shoulder closures as crews work on widening the roadway to add turn lanes.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for traffic shifts as workers widen FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to widen the roadway to provide a detour section. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section at the conclusion of the project.
FM 131, Grayson County: from FM 691 to FM 120. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on performing base repairs.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road as well as the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on building the new southbound US 75 exit ramp for FM 691. During this phase, westbound Spur 503 to southbound US 75 traffic must use the frontage road through the FM 691 intersection and then enter southbound US 75 using the on ramp after FM 691.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place underdrains.
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night through Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete slabs. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the daytime.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
Park Road 20, Grayson County: within Eisenhower State Park. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
US 377, Grayson County: between FM 902 and the Denton County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1743, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section. Watch for a traffic shift near the SH 56 intersection in Honey Grove as crews work to build the new westbound lanes. Westbound traffic is being shifted to the eastbound side during this period. Watch for new exit ramps and entrance ramps near the FM 100 intersection.
County Road 4920, Fannin County: at Indian Creek. County Road 4920 is closed at Indian Creek while crews remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 4920 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
County Road 2998, Fannin County: at Cottonwood Creek. County Road 2998 is closed in order for crews to remove the existing bridge and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 2998 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
SH 78, Fannin County: from SH 121 to FM 273. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
FM 897, Fannin County: from US 82 to CR 2950 in Lannius. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
FM 1396, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 2029. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
FM 273, Fannin County: from FM 2029 to FM 100. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
IH 30, Hopkins County: From SH 154 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From FM 2297 to SH 154. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform surfacing operations.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews replace an existing drainage structure. Temporary traffic signals will direct traffic.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From 1.5 miles east of FM 3134 to 0.82 miles east of FM 2653. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform milling operations.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
IH 30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
FM 900, Hopkins County: I-30 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
BU 271D, Red River County: from US 271 to State Spur 38 (Bogata). Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install new end treatments on drainage structures.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 271 (Bogata) to Franklin County Line. Watch for crews as they begin preparations for right-of-way work.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
US 82, Lamar County: from BU 82H to Red River County Line. Watch for daytime shoulder and lane closures while crews complete final backfill work at metal beam guard fence locations.
US 271, Lamar County: from FM 1499 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project to widen pavement, install continuous left-turn lanes, and safety-treat fixed objects is underway. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area. Weather permitting, they will resume work on the last box culvert extension, and widening County Roads 2666 and 2664.
SH 276, Hunt County: at Bull Creek, rip-rap repair project. The contractor is working on replacing concrete rip-rap that has failed along SH 276. The contractor will do partial lane closures intermittently. Contractor crews may be present on this project on Saturdays, weather permitting. Please be careful when traveling in the area.
SPUR 264, Hunt County: in Quinlan. Sidewalk improvement project. The contractor is currently back-filling and seeding, sidewalk work is complete. Please be careful when traveling in the area and watch out for workers.
Hunt County maintenance crews are working on repairing pot holes throughout Hunt County. Please be careful when driving in areas where our work vehicles are present. Crews are also working on sealcoat preparation.
Debris and litter operations are ongoing throughout multiple parts of the county. Please be careful when traveling, and watch out for workers.
US 69 from Stonewall to BU69 is currently undergoing a mill-and-inlay project, please be careful as lane closures are necessary and workers are present in the area.
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Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Results In Arrest
A suspicious vehicle complaint on FM 69 south in Como early Friday morning resulted in a Como resident’s arrest after marijuana, alcohol, drug paraphernalia and a substance that tested positive for MDMA or Ecstasy were found in his possession, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff Office’s Deputies Justin Wilkerson and Chris Baumann were dispatched shortly before 1 a.m. April 17, to FM 69 south in Como, where a vehicle was reportedly parked in the road. Upon arrival, the deputies reported finding a Ford Escape parked in the southbound lane of FM 69 in Como.
As deputies contacted the occupant who appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat of the SUV, they reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the red vehicle. Deputies had the occupant exit the SUV, then conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, according to arrest reports. Deputies allegedly found alcohol, drug paraphernalia and a small amount of a green, leafy substance suspected to be marijuana in the SUV.
The deputies took the individual, identified as 18-year-old Autumn Rose Rodgers of Como, into custody for impeding traffic, minor in possession of alcoholic beverages and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rodgers was to jail and the SUV was impounded, Wilkerson and Baumann alleged in arrest reports.
Upon arrival at the county jail, Rodgers reportedly was non-compliant with corrections officers and was placed into a V-cell. While being booked into the cell, Rodgers was allegedly found in possession of an additional small amount of marijuana as well as a clear baggy containing small pills that tested positive for MDMA (Ecstasy) and weighed 7.12 grams. That resulted in an additional charge for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, a second-degree felony offense, according to arrest reports.
Rodgers remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning on the 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.
Como Man Charged Twice In Three Days
A 28-year-old Como man was charged twice in three days on felony warrant, according to arrest and jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Drew Fisher served Nickolas Skyler White at 5:25 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the county jail with the warrant for violation of probation, which was on for a 2017 manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance offense, according to arrest reports.
White has been in custody since his arrest April 15. After talking with an investigator Wednesday, at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office White was taken into custody at 5:30 p.m. by Deputy Justin Wilkerson on a warrant for assault of a family or household member with prior conviction. That offense is alleged to have occurred on County Road 2325 on April 7, Wilkerson noted in arrest reports.
Jail records show White was booked into Hopkins County jail onSept. 18, 2010 on an assault charge; Oct. 23, 2016 on a warrant for assault causing bodily injury to a family member; April 25, 2017 on another assault causing bodily injury warrant; and Jan. 1, 2019, on a warrant for violation of probation on the latter assault charge.
White remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday, April 18, on both the violation of probation and assault of family or household member with previous conviction charge. Bond on that third-degree felony assault charge was set at $10,000, 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.
CANHelp Receives Grant From United Way Worldwide
For the first time ever, United Way Worldwide announced and distributed $2 million in grants to 2-1-1s in the United States; CANHelp was among the organizations awarded one of the grants to help with their COVID-19 response.
Both United Way 2-1-1s and independently operated 2-1-1s were eligible to apply and a total of 52 organizations received funds to help manage surge and COVID-19 response services. CANHelp, an independent non-profit organization located in Sulphur Springs with the full name of Hopkins County Community Action Network, was one of the 52 organizations.
For this first distribution, grants ranged from $10,000-$50,000 based on weighted criteria including call volume, population coverage, and activation status.
CANHelp received $45,000 in grant assistance to help with their COVID-19 response. CANHelp has operated a 2-1-1 Texas call center for the Northeast Region for almost twenty years. The organization typically serves the counties of Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus, but have taken calls from across Texas since the pandemic began.
According to Executive Director, Shanna Martin, “On average, we take about 2,500 to 3,000 calls per month and have 3 full time call specialists working the phones. Due to our COVID-19 response, we are now taking over 2,000 calls per week. Our call volume has increased over 400 percent in the past month. We currently have every trained employee taking calls for 2-1-1, which is typically 5-7 employees on the phones at any time.”
From a press release issued on March 19, 2020 from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, CANHelp along with the governor and local officials, encourage all Texans in need of COVID-19 information and referrals to community resources to call the 2-1-1 Texas hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
“As we encourage people to use social distancing and to stay at home when possible, this state resource can help the public stay informed, stay calm and stay safe,” said Wayne Salter, HHS Deputy Executive Commissioner of Access and Eligibility Services. “Our trained staff are working tirelessly around the clock to respond to all the public’s questions, through 2-1-1 as well as our HHS social media platforms.”
Texans, no matter where they live, can dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 and select option 6 to get information and referrals to COVID-19 social services, including testing, community clinics, unemployment benefits and more.
Texans can also dial 2-1-1 to find information about local community resources such as financial assistance for utilities or rent and food pantries, housing assistance, crisis counseling, utility payment assistance, and senior services.
Call center operators answered more than 785,000 calls by Texans for information and services during Hurricane Harvey and are available to help during this public health crisis.
Shanna Martin states, “We are very thankful for the grant from United Way Worldwide as it will allow us the additional funds needed to operate our call center at full capacity for next couple months without needing additional state funding.”
County, Yantis School Officials Are Working On Plans For Activities, Classes
As word of the Presidents’ three-phase Opening America Up Again plan and the Governor’s most recent instructions regarding COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines became widely known today, school officials are working on plans, assessing what remaining closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year will mean for their districts.
With no in-person events or classes on campuses, UIL officially cancelled all events and activities for the rest of the year as well.
During a time when seniors would be celebrating their successes and participating in time-honored traditions such as prom and honors programs, seniors and student graduating from one school to the next would be preparing for commencement excercises and activities.
Some school districts have begun recognizing their seniors on their Facebook pages. Where available senior photos are used, and information about the students’ achievements, civic and extracurricular activities provided for these students. Districts also recognize their career aspirations and the college, university, academy or military training plans.
Below are public responses made Friday afternoon, April 17, by Hopkins County and Yantis school district officials regarding the most recent plans issued at the state and local levels, and what that means for each school district.
Como-Pickton CISD
CPCISD Superintendent Greg Bower said while school officials don’t yet have answers, there will be a plan for graduation, scholarship and awards announcements, even if it’s online.
The district meal program will continue for students who are in need during the rest of our school year. Last week, CPCISD staff and cafeteria workers delivered almost 2,000 meals to students.
Below is his message Friday afternoon to the Eagle Nation Family:
Cumby ISD
Cumby ISD Superintendent Shelly Slaughter reported options are being explored for senior graduation and other celebrations. The district plans to have summer school and other learning options.
Slaughter issued the following news released regarding closing of school through the end of the 2019-20 school year due to the Coronavirus pandemic:
North Hopkins ISD
In a popup announcement NHISD’s website, official noted that while the school will be closed for classes for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year, meals and distance learning “will continue as in process.”
Saltillo ISD
The Education Commissioner will give schools more guidelines concerning course work, meals, and graduation in the following weeks.
“Please rest assured Saltillo ISD will continue to provide the best we can for our students and families. Thank you to students, parents, school employees, school board members and community members for all that you are doing to keep Saltillo ISD one of the top schools in Texas,” school officials posted on The Saltillo ISD Lions Facebook page.
Sulphur Bluff ISD
Sulphur Bluff ISD “will still be sending home lessons from teachers and school lunches until our our original scheduled graduation date in May.”
Yantis ISD
Yantis administrators will meet on Monday to discuss senior activities, including graduation.
“These are challenging times for our students, staff, families and our communities, but we will continue to be flexible and keep you informed. We have high expectations for you all and will strive to provide the best education possible through the end of the year,” YISD Superintendent Tracey Helfferich, stated in a release.
Helfferich clarifies that while in-person classes on campus are suspended for all school districts in the state through the end of the school year, “online schooling will continue until the last day of the 2019-2020 school year which is May 22.” This is per TEA.
Questions may be emailed to Mrs. Helfferich at [email protected] or sent in a private message through Facebook.”
