Sheriff Commends Officers for Drug Stop that Nets 553-grams of Ecstasy
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum commended Interdiction Officer Sgt. Harry Washington and Investigator Wade Sheets for the discovery of 553-grams of Ecstasy and an arrest made Wednesday. Tatum said his investigators and deputies are learning techniques and skills needed in the discovery of illegal drugs from Sgt. Washington. Tatum says Washington’s experience is a great asset to the department. Alejandro Trillo, Jr., 17, was...
Chamber Connection May 11, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner! The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds. We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining us for this fun day! You know what else we need? Ice Cream Cooks!!!! Have you ever thought about entering your delicious...
Thursday Weather
70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, some could be severe; High: 80: Low: 63; Wind: South 5-10 mph
Frances Kenny
Mrs. Frances Kenny, age 92 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on January 9th, 1925 in Wood County to the late Jim Turner and Gussie Mae McKern Turner. She was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joe Turner; sister, Mildred Adams; two infant siblings; and two great grandchildren, Madison and Nicholas Norton. Mrs. Kenny is survived by...
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, 2017
The National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas. Today and Tonight expect a few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across the region. Lightning strikes will be the main hazards with any storms. A few storms could be strong and may approach severe limits this afternoon. The main hazards will be large hail and strong winds. Isolated to widely scattered storms will also be...
Wildcats Offense Gaining Momentum with Spring Drills
Wildcats Offense Coordinator Matt Young senses that his offense recently hit a little bit of a plateau during spring practice. The team has had nine workouts and had five more to go plus the May 19 Spring Game. Coach Young says about 90% or more of the offense for this season has been installed during the spring. Young says the offense is currently in a grind phase where players have to make a decision to come out with the right...
Passion for Pints Blood Drive Sign Up Underway
Dairy Max and American Red Cross are teaming up to sponsor a blood drive, “Passion for Pints.” The event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at the Sulphur Springs VFW beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Hopkins County 4-H Clubs are assisting in recruiting donors. Contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County, at 903-885-3443 to sign up for a time slot by May 25. Each blood donor will receive a...
Wednesday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 82; Low: 68; Wind: South 5-15 mph, gusting to 20
Run-off Election for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 is June 3rd; Early Voting Opens May 22
A run-off election has been ordered for Saturday, June 3, 2017 for the purpose of electing a City Council Member to Place 6 according to a resolution passed by the council in special session Tuesday afternoon, May 9th. On the ballot will be Dan Froneberger and Brad Burgin. In the May 6th municipal election, Froneberger received 155 votes and Burgin 153. Charles Oxford received 9 votes forcing the run-off. Early voting by personal...
