Shad Austin Griner
Shad Austin Griner A funeral service for Shad Austin Griner, age 20, of Pickton, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Stone and Brad McFadden officiating. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery, Pickton, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Shad passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Pickton,...
Felony Amounts Of Cocaine, THC, Marijuana, Weapon Found During Residential Search
Felony amounts of cocaine, THC, marijuana and a weapon were found during a residential search Wednesday afternoon. Three people were taken into custody and arrested. Preslie Paige Lappin Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes, along with police detectives, executed a narcotics search warrant at a South League Street apartment in regard to the alleged sale and use of narcotics. During a search of the residence, Estes...
Social Security, Office of Inspector General Hold National Slam The Scam Day
Social Security Administration News Release – March 10, 2022 The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are partnering to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the third annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 10. Social Security scams – where fraudsters attempt to mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix purported Social Security number...
1 Fatality Reported In 18-Wheeler Crash On I-30 East Overpass Near Weaver
One fatality resulted from an 18-wheeler crash on an I-30 east overpass near Weaver late Wednesday night. Interstate 30 east near the crash was closed to traffic for approximately 12 hours, according to emergency officials. Both trailers involved in a Wednesday night crash involving two 18-wheel truck-trailer rigs on I-30 east near mile marker 135 near US Highway 67 (Courtesy Photo) Two 18-wheelers and trailers were reported to have...
POSTPONED: Official Unveiling Of New Attraction In Pacific Park Is Postponed
The unveiling of the newest quality of life addition at Pacific Park, a sleek, modern outdoor Fitness Court® with a supporting mobile app, has been postponed. The City of Sulphur Springs had planned to hold the opening on Friday, March 11, but due to predictions of potential snow and other wintery weather city officials made the decision to postpone the unveiling. City officials are potentially looking at Friday morning, March 25, as...
5 In Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants March 2-8, 2022
At least five people were in Hopkins County on felony warrants March 2-8, 2022, two on jail transfers, two following traffic stops and one inmate served with an addition warrant, jail and arrest reports show. Jail Transfers Destiny Rose Scott AKA Annee Rose Cunningham (HCSO jail photo Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Frank Tiemann traveled Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to Harris County jail, where Destiny Renee Scott was being...
WC Kicks Off Summer Earn & Learn Program, Connecting Students With Disabilities To Meaningful Employment
March 9, 2022 TWC News Release AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announces the kickoff of this year’s Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program for students with disabilities aged 14-22. Through work-based learning, youth earn a paycheck while learning new skills and gaining professional experience. Employers participating in SEAL benefit from the addition of engaged and enthusiastic team members. SEAL, a partnership...
Yantis High School Advances To Bi-District OAP Contest, Students Earn 7 Individual Awards
Yantis High School advanced Tuesday to bi-district competition with their performance of Mr. Flannery’s Ocean in the UIL District One Act Play Contest at Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana, and seven students won individual accolades as well. Students spent 8 weeks rehearsing in preparation for the District OAP Contest. Jasney Hinton and Alivia Thompson were named Outstanding Technical Crew and Jasney received an individual Tech...
Obituary – Wayne Eppars
Wayne Eppars A funeral service for Wayne Eppars, age 89, of Dike, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Wilton McMorris officiating. Interment will follow at Connor Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Eppars passed away on March 8, 2022, at his residence. Wayne was born on May 30, 1932, in Dike, Texas,...
Obituary – Leland “Lanie” Alcorn
Leland “Lanie” Alcorn A graveside service for Leland “Lanie” Alcorn, age 82, of Yantis, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Yantis Cemetery with David Hamm officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Tanner Alcorn, Beau Alcorn, Chris Alcorn, Phillip Alcorn, Kai Alcorn and Phoenix Alcorn. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Alcorn passed away on March 8, 2022, at Hunt Regional. Leland was born on December 11,...
