Hazel Marie Johnson
Mrs. Hazel Marie Johnson, age 83 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 4th, 2016 in Winnsboro. She was born on December 21st, 1932 in Anderson County to the late James Holcomb and Tamp Hanks Holcomb. She was a retired School Secretary for the Plaquemines Parish School District in Louisiana, and later the Winnsboro ISD Tax Secretary; she was also a member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her...
Mary F. Burgener
Memorial Services for Mary F. Burgener, age 56 of Winnsboro, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Seymore Bible Fellowship Church. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Burgener passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler. She was a retired homemaker. She was born on January 7, 1960, the daughter of Calvin and Bonnie (George) Vaughn in Gilmer. Survivors include son, Kirt Bryan...
Additional Allocations for United Way 2014-2015 Fund Drive Presented Friday
Hopkins County United Way presented additional funds to the 17 beneficiaries of the 2014-2015 campaign allocations during a special event Friday, February 05, 2016. Chris Voorheese, Campaign Chair for the 2014-2015 drive and current Chair of United Way, presented an additional $36,423.12 to the various organizations. Community Chest, which received $70,000 in the initial allocation will received $18,103.84 or 49.7% of the total...
Kids Kingdom Closed Monday – Wednesday
Kids kingdom will be closed Monday February 8, Tuesday February 9, and Wednesday February 10 for mulching.
Hearts of Life Presents Abby for Adoption
Abby is seeking a home. You can adopt Abby at Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. To see adoptable dogs, call Hearts of Life at...
Duct Tape and Back to Work; Man to be Charged With Assault of a Peace Officer
A piece of duct tape borrowed from the fire department first responders at the scene and it was back to work for Hopkins County Deputy Koby Hume Thursday night after he and others responded to a call on County Road 1174. A man was threatening to kill himself at a residence on the county road. When officers arrived, the man began firing his weapon at them. One of the bullets went through the windshield of a patrol vehicle and another...
Animal of the Week: Katie
Katie is 2-3 month old Pit Bull mix. She has been at the Animal Shelter for less than a month and is currently up to date on all of her shots. “She is an owner give-up from January 13,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “The owner who adopted her wanted a short-haired, female dog that was going to be small. When he found out she was a Pit mix and not going to stay that small, he brought her in to us.”...
Pirate “Own Goal” Aided Wildcat Win
Perhaps the luck of the Wildcats Soccer Team is turning around. It didn’t start that way Friday night at Prim Stadium as Pine Tree took a 1-0 lead about ten minutes into the first half. Wildcats Soccer Coach Andy Holt said a Pirate player was attempting a crossing pass when he mishit the ball. Instead of a pass, it turned into a high arching shot on goal that went over the Wildcats goalkeeper and settled into the back of the...
Lady Cat Golf Placed Sixth at Spring Hill Invitational
The Lady Cats Golf Team finished sixth in their first tournament of the year Monday. Twelve teams competed in the Spring Hill Invitational played at the Wood Hollow Golf Course in Longview. The Lady Cats shot a team total of 408. Jessie Ash was eighth in the medalist race as she led the Lady Cats with a score of 90. Alissa Sotelo shot 99, Morgan Landers had a 107 and Emma Lane shot 112. The Lady Cats will play next at a Mt. Pleasant...
No Phone Service to Civic Center or AgriLife Extension Office Monday
On Monday, February 8, (and worst-case scenario, Tuesday and Wednesday) the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will not be accessible by phone or internet due to work being done on the system. According to Johanna Hicks with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, individuals needing assistance are welcome to drop by in person and the staff will accommodate their requests.
