Wood County Sheriff’s Report
Oct04

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 25, 2019 to October 1, 2019 September 25th Deputies were dispatched to CR 3859 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:30 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole an animal trap from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:36 a.m., in reference to harassment on FM 1801 near Mineola. At 11:06 a.m., horses were...

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Update: Diesel Spill In Miller Grove Reportedly Larger Than Originally Estimated
Oct04

Update: Diesel Spill In Miller Grove Reportedly Larger Than Originally Estimated

Some Aquatic Animals Found Dead, Officials Report State authorities reported Friday afternoon more diesel was spilled in the Miller Grove area near Turkey Creek Thursday evening than originally estimated, and some aquatic life has been affected. Friday morning, the 6-inch pipeline rupture was estimated to have pumped about 8,000 barrels of petroleum into Turkey Creek Thursday. However, shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, the State of Texas...

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Gilmer Street Closed Friday From Linda Drive To Spence Street For Water Line Repair
Oct04

Gilmer Street Closed Friday From Linda Drive To Spence Street For Water Line Repair

Motorists traveling in “midtown” along Gilmer Street toward or from downtown should make note of a road detour while a water line is being repaired. “While RK Hall Construction was repaving Gilmer Street one of our water lines which crosses Gilmer near Schlotzsky’s ruptured. Rather than just repair the broken pipe, we decided to replace it all the way across Gilmer. We have had to break up the concrete on 3...

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Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel Meeting
Oct04

Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel Meeting

Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel have announced their next meeting and program. Tuesday, October 8 at 10:00 amLocation:  The Oaks B&B,  516 Oak Ave, Sulphur SpringsProgram: Blake Cooper, Director of Friends of Texas Public Schools, will share information regarding this advocacy group that supports public schools and those who teach and work in them.  Friends of Texas Public Schools also supports the needs of retired school...

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Hopkins County Court-at-Law Judge Appointed to Mental Health Task Force
Oct04

Hopkins County Court-at-Law Judge Appointed to Mental Health Task Force

Hon. Clay Harrison Clay Harrison, who took office on January 1, 2019, as the Hopkins County Court-at-Law Judge, was recently appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas to serve on a task force created by Senate Bill 362 to address emergency mental health issues across the state. The order appointing Judge Harrison was signed on October 1, 2019, by the nine justices of the state’s highest court. “Our county works hard in these tough...

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Tradin’ Post for Friday, October 4th, 2019
Oct04

Tradin’ Post for Friday, October 4th, 2019

Wanted: 3 gently used book shelves and a front load washer. 903 393 0267 For Sale: living room set with coffee table and two end tables, dinette set with six chairs in really good condition, like new. Call 903-335-5574 and make an offer. FREE used carpet and pad 25ft x 23ft from remodel Needs to be removed NOW 903 439 7394 Adult brown & white female mini lionhead rabbit for sale $20 with cage and a bag of food. Pet only –...

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Hopkins County Agencies Mobilize For Huge Diesel Spill In Miller Grove
Oct04

Hopkins County Agencies Mobilize For Huge Diesel Spill In Miller Grove

Hopkins County Courthouse Hopkins County agencies, including Fire, Precinct 1, and several state agencies were busy Thursday evening trying to contain a huge diesel spill in the Miller Grove area. The following is a press release from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Hopkins County- At approximately 1844 hours on October 3, 2019, the Hopkins County Fire Department was dispatched in the area of County Road 1130 in Miller Grove...

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Hopkins County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Exploitation Violations
Oct04

Hopkins County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Exploitation Violations

PLANO, Texas – A 53-year-old Sulphur Springs, Texas man has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Russell Dean Hill pleaded guilty on May 3, 2019, to distributing child pornography and was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan on Oct. 2, 2019.  Upon his release from...

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Veterans Parade November 9th, 2019 – Calling All Marching Bands!
Oct03

Veterans Parade November 9th, 2019 – Calling All Marching Bands!

The 4th annual Veterans Parade will take place November 9th, 2019 at 10:00 AM. This year’s Parade Marshall is Clayton McGraw. The parade will start at Gerald Prim Stadium and wind it’s way east and south to Brookshire’s. Businesses, Churches, and groups of any kind are welcome to join the parade. Businesses are welcomed to advertise on their parade entry. Tossing candy during the parade is encouraged. No matter the...

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Follow the SSISD Wildcat Marching Band
Oct03

Follow the SSISD Wildcat Marching Band

Please make plans to follow the SSISD Wildcat Band to the UIL State Marching Band Contest in San Antonio. Let’s cheer them on!!! Contest Dates:Oct 5 – Mesquite; Performance: 4:30Oct 12 – Royce City; Performance: 2:45Oct 15 UIL Region – Mt. Pleasant Performance: 4:15Oct 19 – Commerce; Performance: TBAOct 26 UIL Area – Mesquite; if they qualify The State Marching Band Contest will be held at the...

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