Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
11/18/2019 – 11/24/2019 Arrests: Cary Jones, age 20, of Spring, TX, was arrested on 11/20/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <=2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone. Sheldon Smith, age 19, of Willis, TX, was arrested on 11/20/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <=2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Overstreet, 47 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 11/21/2019 on a Texas Pardon and Parole Warrant and a Franklin...
Truck Stolen In Sulphur Springs Reportedly Used In Rains County ATM Theft Attempts
A truck reported stolen from a Sulphur Springs residence overnight Thursday was reportedly used in two attempted ATM thefts in Rains County. Sulphur Springs Police Department was contacted early Friday morning, Nov. 22, by Rains County authorities, after a pickup allegedly used in two attempted ATM thefts, one unsuccessful attempt an Emory bank and another in Alba. The suspects in Rains County reportedly abandoned the pickup after...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 25-29, 2019
Menu for Nov. 25-29, 2019 Monday – Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, california blend vegetables and a roll Tuesday – Taco soup and crackers Wednesday – Turkey and dressing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and a roll Thursday – Closed so that Meal A Day cooks and drivers can be with their families for Thanksgiving Friday – Chicken pot pie, broccoli and pickled...
Tradin’ Post for Friday, November 26th, 2019
For Sale: Shelled Pecan $8 per quart. Will deliver in and around Sulphur Springs. Call 903-243-1700. Free: an older model elliptical exercise machine. “Works and is in good condition.” This party is unable to use the exercise machine anymore due to health issues. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-598-2235. I have for sale a gold’s gym treadmill in excellent condition . It’s only been used a...
Done Deal: Luminant-City Deal For Thermo Mine Final
Aerial view of Thermo mine property The deal between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant to transfer the title for the former Thermo mine property to the city was closed at lunch Friday, according to City Manger Marc Maxwell. “Luminant didn’t have to do this. It’s a good investment for our community, for which I say, thank you, Luminant,” Maxwell said. City officials will soon start doing some planning for...
United Way Final Tally
Mike Jumper, Hopkins County United Way Board President, and Beverley and Bill Owens, 2019-2020 Campaign Chairmen, want to thank each business and individual that made contributions to the 2019- 2020 Campaign. Final pledges total $189,410.13, well above the goal of 165,000.00, making this one of the most successful Campaigns in the history of Hopkins County United Way. Every single donation is greatly appreciated, and Hopkins County...
NETBIO November Sale
The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated another milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) marked its 21st year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon and a pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale. NETBIO is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives who work together to enhance the beef industry in...
Tradin’ Post for Thursday, November 22nd, 2019
For Sale: Round tubing hay fork or pallet mover. It is a 3 point hookkup. Located in Hatchetville on FM 3236. Call 903-439-5277 Asking $500 For Sale: 7.5′ x 28″ tall kiddie or pet play area. It can also be used to section areas off. “Brand new still in the box.” Asking $50 for the play area. If interested or for more details, please call 972-838-0137. For Sale: a 2007 Polaris 450 Sportsman 4-Wheeler. “It...
12th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Set Dec. 6
November 21, 2019 – As the season of giving approaches, the Sulphur Springs Lions are preparing for a spectacular Christmas Light Parade. The 12th annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade, presented by Carriage House Manor, will be held in downtown Sulphur Springs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. As the sky darkens, the festively illuminated parade entries will bring Christmas cheer to the viewers along the parade...
Douglass ECLC Partnering With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Families Invited To Register All Children Age 4 Or Younger To Receive Free Books Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and hopes to get all Hopkins County children, 4 years old or younger, registered to receive free books. “Two years ago, Mothers’ Culture Club generously provided seed money to get the program up and running. With the district’s decision...
