“Treat Street” Open Oct 31 at Central Baptist Church Gym
Oct29

“Treat Street” Open Oct 31 at Central Baptist Church Gym

Dr. Chris Stephens, pastor of Central Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, invites families for Treat Street, a safe and fun old-fashioned family evening with plenty of candy, games and activities this Halloween night! It’s planned inside the Family Life Center at 840 Connally Street on Thursday October 31, 2019 from 6-8 pm. All ages and all family members are welcome to attend. Be sure and enter the parking lots near the back of...

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Killeen Man Apprehended In Hopkins County On Outstanding Mississippi Kidnapping Charge
Oct29

Killeen Man Apprehended In Hopkins County On Outstanding Mississippi Kidnapping Charge

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle A 44-year-old Killeen man wanted in Mississippi on a kidnapping charge was apprehended in Sulphur Springs Monday night, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy and Canine Handler T. Colt Patterson reported stopping a 2010 GMC Sierra around 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, on Interstate 30 at mile marker 126. The vehicle’s license plate was not visible....

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Christmas Joys Holiday Program – Final Reminder
Oct29

Christmas Joys Holiday Program – Final Reminder

Johanna Hicks Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Consumer Sciences 1200-B W. Houston P.O.Box 518 Sulphur springs, TX 75483 903-885-3443 – phone 903-439-4909 – Fax [email protected] By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Hopkins County Family & Community Health Agent, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, This popular program, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 4, is just a few short days away and both sessions are full. However, we...

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A Quick Look At The 10 Proposed Amendments To Texas Constitution
Oct28

A Quick Look At The 10 Proposed Amendments To Texas Constitution

Texas voters have an opportunity to weigh in on nearly a dozen topics which could affect individuals, families and businesses by casting ballots in the Nov. 5 constitutional amendments election. The 10 proposed amendment to the state constitution will impact education, parks, taxes, cancer research, people in disaster areas, flood zones and even retired police dogs. Voters are cautioned to read the proposals carefully as the wording...

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Local Voters Casting Ballots In City, School, Water Supply Corporation Elections
Oct28

Local Voters Casting Ballots In City, School, Water Supply Corporation Elections

10 Proposed Amendments To Texas Constitution On Nov. 5 Ballot All early voting by personal appearance for Hopkins County voters will be conducted in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace courtroom, inside the Courthouse Annex, 128 Jefferson Street. As of 5 p.m. Monday, a total of 403 voters had cast ballots in Hopkins County, including 72 ballots cast between 9:30 a.m.and 5 p.m. Monday. Voter turn out during the first week of early...

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Hopkins County Fire Department To Benefit From SAFER, SRA Grants
Oct28

Hopkins County Fire Department To Benefit From SAFER, SRA Grants

Hopkins County Commissioners Court, during the regular court session Monday morning, formally accepted two grants to benefit the fire department. County officials were notified earlier this fall that Hopkins County Fire Department has been selected to benefit from SAFER grant and Thursday was presented with $20,000 Sabine River Authority Community Assistance Program Grant. County officials had to formally accept the grants in court...

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Coach Owens Comments on Unusual Greenville Game on Coach’s Show Saturday Morning
Oct28

Coach Owens Comments on Unusual Greenville Game on Coach’s Show Saturday Morning

Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens was told that the Wildcats only gave up 147 total yards to Greenville in Friday night’s 25-13 Lions’ win at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Wildcats defense allowed only one touchdown. The Lions added an interception return for a touchdown and two kickoff returns for scores. Coach Owens said the Wildcats played phenomenal defense. They allowed 110 rushing yards and 37 yards passing. He said the...

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Big Day For Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Teams
Oct28

Big Day For Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Teams

At the UIL Region II Class 5A Cross Country Championship on Monday (October 28), the Lady Cats got 17th place and the Wildcats finished 18th. The event was held at the Jesse Owens Sports Complex in Dallas. The Lady Cats qualified for the regional event with a second place finish at the district meet in Mount Pleasant on October 9. The Wildcats qualified by finishing third. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks is expected to have much more...

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Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Has News on Friday Win and Playoffs
Oct28

Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Has News on Friday Win and Playoffs

Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said her team had a little bit of a slow start before finding high gear in a 3-1 district win at Mount Pleasant on Friday (October 25). The Lady Cats managed to win a close first set but then dropped set two. In high gear, the Lady Cats put the match away by winning sets three and four. Coach Dorner said she got very good play from Sadie Washburn, Brooklyn Burnside and Erika VanBenthem, who did...

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
Oct28

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report

10/21/2019 – 10/27/2019 Arrests: Jason Bearden, age 41, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 10/27/2019 for Criminal Mischief >=$750 < $30K William Peterson, age 69, of Cumby, was arrested on 10/27/2019 on a Rains County Warrant for Possession of Marijuana Accidents:0 Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 105 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department...

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