Atmos Plans Controlled Release of Natural Gas Near Brashear
Atmos Energy is doing routine maintenance work on the company’s pipeline in Hopkins County beginning Monday, April 3. We wanted you to know in case you get calls or inquiries from the general public. There will be a controlled release of natural gas near Brashear. Atmos is notifying residents directly in the general area where the work is being performed. In addition, city officials in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County officials and 1st...
Larry Powell
Larry Powell, age 70 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 in Royce City. He was born on May 21st, 1946 in Dallas to Floyd Powell and Montez Wilcox Powell. He was a member of Winnsboro Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. He was preceded in death by his father Floyd Powell. He is survived by his mother Montez Temple of Winnsboro and sister, Susan White of Forney. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April...
Video: A & M-Commerce Students Attend Texas Undergraduate Research Day at Capitol
COMMERCE, TX—Sixty-three lucky students from 51 different universities across the state of Texas participated in the “Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol” event which took place, March 28, in Austin. The event included a variety of activities for students, such as a tour of the Capitol building, Senate/House committee meetings, and meetings of the full Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives. This is the fourth...
Healthcare Worker Arrested for Assault of Elderly
Sulphur Springs Police were called to an assault at an apartment in the 200 block of Duckworth Street Thursday at 11:53 a.m. There the officer noted visible injuries on an individual over 65 years of age. Hayley Nicole Herring, 29, of Sulphur Springs was believed to be the aggressor in the assault. Herring, a healthcare worker, was arrested of Injury to Child/Elderly/Disabled, a Felony 3. She is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a...
Bella Is Missing; Your Help Needed
This is Bella. She went missing Tuesday March 21 from Cr 2310 and 3311 around country club area. She is a black and white border collie and aussie mix. If found contact Tristen Painter at (903) 348-0185 or Ashley Bagwell at (903) 438-6177.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 22-28, 2017
March 22nd At 8:02 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 3750 in Hawkins. At 8:24 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 3056 in Hawkins. At 8:57 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 852 in Winnsboro. Deputies were dispatched to a call at 10:18 a.m. on FM 2869 in reference to a credit card/debit card abuse. The reporting party stated that an unknown person had made 3 unauthorized charges on her debit card for utility services. Her...
Rosa LuAnn Halerumal
Memorial services for Rosa LuAnn Halerumal, age 55, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Ramsey officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 one hour prior to the service. Honorary pallbearers will be Colin Chapa, Tylan Harris, George Green, Kaylon Alexander, Travis Maiwelmal and Joseph Maiwelmal. Rosa passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017...
TxDOT Launches Talk, Text, Crash Campaign
AUSTIN – An estimated one in five traffic crashes in Texas is caused by distracted driving, and the problem is getting worse. As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching its “Talk, Text, Crash” campaign to remind drivers to stay focused on the road. “People are dying on Texas roadways because drivers are diverting their attention from the road to talk on a phone,...
Beetles By Mario Villarino
Beetles are a huge family of true insects that live in close contact with plants. The majority of the beetles are decomposers, and a high population of beetles in a tree is a sign of tree health decaying. Many beetle larvae also penetrate tree tissue causing real damage (as borers do).With temperatures increasing, insect population tend to follow trend and you will see more and more active insects and beetles coming back from...
