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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report —July 3-10, 2022
Jul11

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report —July 3-10, 2022

Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of July 3-10, 2022, included: Arrests Ed Lugo, 38 years of age, of Tulsa, OK., was arrested on July 3, 2022, on Possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana, Possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B Controlled Substance, and Possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty...

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Christine McCorkle
Jul11

Christine McCorkle

Christine McCorkle A family graveside service for Christine McCorkle was held at City Cemetery, Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born September 18, 1924, in Brashear, to Inez Stewart and Dan Dupree Holder, and died July 9, 2022. The family moved to Sulphur Springs in 1932. She graduated in 1941 from Sulphur Springs High School, then, from 1941 to 1943 attended Baylor University, where she was a member of Delta Alpha Pi, later affiliated...

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Reinvestment Zones Established For D6 Inc. Extension, 1 Potential New Business
Jul11

Reinvestment Zones Established For D6 Inc. Extension, 1 Potential New Business

The establishment of reinvestment zones by Sulphur Springs City Council advanced two businesses one step closer to construction in Sulphur Springs. Ashoka Steel Mill is considering two locations on which to locate a new branch of the business, and Sulphur Springs is one of the two. D6 Inc. LLC plans to expand its current location, then in stages relocate its corporate headquarters from Portland to Sulphur Springs. Establishing...

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When Life Gives Lemonade …
Jul11

When Life Gives Lemonade …

Colton and Mason, sons of Russel and Crystal Stillwagoner (Submitted photo) Mason and Colton Stillwagoner, sons of Russel and Crystal Stillwagoner, opened a lemonade stand on College Street Saturday to offer those passing by a refreshing treat while earning funds to help pay for things they are interested in. Mason indicated he’s saving any money to apply toward equipment or related costs of baseball, which he plans to start...

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Parasite Control Options For Goat Herds
Jul11

Parasite Control Options For Goat Herds

Mario Villarino By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Natural Resources and Agriculture, Hopkins County, [email protected] As I started the working week, our hot and dry conditions intensified over the weekend. A “new” small ruminant producer came to the office to visit early about parasite control. He, new to goat ranching, took the initiative to educate himself about parasite control in his new goat herd. ...

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90-Day Burn Ban Issued For Hopkins County
Jul11

90-Day Burn Ban Issued For Hopkins County

No Outdoor Burning — Not Even In Covered Barrel — Allowed At This Time Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, at the request of Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley, issued a burn ban for Hopkins County. The ban is effective as of today, July 11, 2022, and will remain in effect for 90 days, unless Texas Forest Service or the county judge and fire marshal determine drought conditions no loner exist. Hopkins County Fire...

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Meal A Day Menu – July 11-15, 2022
Jul10

Meal A Day Menu – July 11-15, 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 the week of July 11-15, 2022 includes: Monday – Chicken Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Sticks.Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On A Bed of Rice, Egg Rolls and Oriental Vegetables.Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and...

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Man Caught Trying To Conceal Bag Of Pills In His Pants
Jul09

Man Caught Trying To Conceal Bag Of Pills In His Pants

7 Arrested This Week on Controlled Substance And Related Charges Among the 7 men arrested this week on controlled substance and related charges was a Sulphur Springs man caught trying to conceal a bag with 86 Oxycodone pills in his pants and found to be wanted by Tarrant County authorities on a murder charge, three wanted men, and a Lone Oak man caught near a school with methamphetamine, according to arrest reports. Shannon Road...

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3 Jailed This Week On Felony Warrants
Jul08

3 Jailed This Week On Felony Warrants

At least 3 people were jailed this week in Hopkins County on non-controlled substance felony warrants. Kasey Anderson Benson Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Josh Davis and Bobby Osornio contacted Kasey Anderson Benson at an FM 69 south residence and placed him into custody at 10:10 p.m. July 7, 2022. The 44-year-old Como man was booked into Hopkins County jail after midnight on the injury to a child, elderly or disabled...

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Slaton & Colleagues Ask Governor To Halt COVID Vaccines For Children Under 4 Years Of Age
Jul08

Slaton & Colleagues Ask Governor To Halt COVID Vaccines For Children Under 4 Years Of Age

Unanswered Questions About Vaccine’s Effect On Young Children Among Concerns Cited In Letter to Abbott Representatives Bryan Slaton (House District 2), Jeff Cason (HD 92) and Kyle Biedermann (HD 73), as well as House District 93 candidate Nate Schatzline, emailed a letter Friday, July 7, 2022, to  Governor Greg Abbott requesting he direct the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to halt distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to...

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