Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Jan. 24-30, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Jan. 24-30, 2022: Arrests Jared Lowrance, 23 years of age, of Gilmer, was arrested on 1-25-2022 for Possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana.Vincent Jones, 21 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-26-2022 on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant.Justin Williamson, 25 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 1-26-2022 on 8 Winnsboro Municipal Court...
Slaton Pledges To Re-File Legislation To Completely Abolish Abortion In Texas
GREENVILLE, TEXAS – House District 2 Representative Bryan Slaton pledged this weekend to re-file legislation that would completely abolish abortions in Texas, if passed. The bill would “end discrimination against the life of innocent children, and will guarantee the equal protection of the laws to all Texans from the moment of conception,” according to a press release from Slaton’s office. Rep. Slaton stated,...
Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022, includes: Monday – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and Egg Rolls.Wednesday – Sliced Ham, Baked Sweet Potatoes,...
Quitman Teen Jailed On A Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child Under 14 Warrant
A Quitman Teen was jailed on a continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age warrant, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dan Turrentine took Ryan Andrew Budz into custody at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at a State Highway 11 east business in Como on the warrant. The 17-year-old Quitman resident was transported to jail, where he was booked in to at 4:24 p.m. Jan. 28, and remained Jan. 29, 2021, on...
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Feb. 1 By Hopkins County Emergency Management
Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, by Hopkins County Emergency Management at 128-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Booster vaccines will also be available at the event. The clinic is for adults, students and children 5 and older. No insurance is required, but a parent or guardian must attend with children. Register in person at the event.
Obituary – Sheila Kay Davidson
Sheila Kay Davidson A memorial service for Shelia Kay Davidson, age 65, of Detroit, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Bogata Community Center. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m. Ms. Davidson passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Sheila was born on June 14, 1956, in Houston, Texas, to James and Cora (Bessie) Chesshire. She worked in various positions in her life. She is survived by her daughters, Annie...
Rowlett Man, 2 Juveniles Jailed Following A Pursuit, Livestock Cruelty Complaint
A 19-year-old Rowlett teen and 2 juveniles taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit from Saltillo to Sulphur Springs and livestock cruelty complaint earlier this week, according to arrest reports. Nicholas Wade Maddalena Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Elijah Fite and Zack Steward were dispatched Jan. 24, 2022, in the area of FM 900 north, where a cow had reportedly been shot. A Saltillo ISD officer also responded,...
Obituary – Rosa Lee Chamberlain
Rosa Lee Chamberlain A funeral service for Rosa Lee Chamberlain, age, 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Dr. Jeff Gravens and Rev. Gary Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Nolan Garmon, Jordan Tyler, Larry Horton, Jimmy Mangus, Mike Allen, Hunter Allen, Harrison, Allen, Brian Potter and Matt McLain...
Sulphur Bluff Man Accused Of Discharging Firearm Toward Firefighters, Damaging School Scoreboard
January 22, 2022 – A 38-year-old Sulphur Bluff man is accused of discharging a firearm toward firefighters and damaging a school scoreboard, according to arrest reports. Khary Rashann Hadnot Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators arrived at the man’s FM 71 residence Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2022, to serve warrants issued following investigation of the incident, alleged to have occurred around...
Obituary – Joseph France
Joseph Ernest France Joseph Ernest France, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 12, 1926. Joe was the youngest of three sons of D.A. and Clyde France. The France family owned cotton gins in both West Texas and Sulphur Springs. Joe grew up with his family as members of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. In his younger years, Joe served the Boy Scouts of...
