Two Arrests for Winnsboro Police During the April 29-May 5, 2019 Report Period
Two arrests, two accidents, responding to 112 calls for service, issuing 16 citations and writing 27 warnings occupied the time of the Winnsboro Police Department during the April 29-May 5, 2019 report period. Nathaniel Carroll, 25 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 5/2/2019 on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant. Joseph Bearden, 26 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 5/5/2019 on a Wood County Warrant. On May 4th in the...
Tira News for May 8, 2019
BY JAN VAUGHN Joyce Dodd reports, “Martha’s [Payton] brother donated several bags of groceries to our pantry this week. Georgia [Smith] also made another donation. We have some very faithful people helping us out. Blessings keep finding their way to our little pantry.” She added that Yvonne Weir donated canned meats and “angels” brought four bags of food. We always appreciate the contributions. A small group of the Horn family...
High waters from floods will drive snakes and rodents into areas they may not venture normally. By Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas High waters from floods will drive snakes and rodents into areas they may not venture normally, such as homes and storage buildings. According to Mississippi State University’s Extension Service anytime a building has been flooded,...
The Tenth Annual “Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic” Pageant is June 1
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, has a soft place in her heart for the local senior population, and she fully demonstrates that daily. Along with providing a pleasant location for fellowship, recreation and nutritious hand-prepared lunches, Weatherman has also created numerous public events to honor Hopkins County’s most seasoned residents. The most glamorous is the Ms. Hopkins County...
Wednesday Morning Crash Results In 1 Death
A 57-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly died as a result of a crash in the intersection at South Broadway Street at Wildcat Way Wednesday morning. According to Sulphur Springs Police Interim Chief Jason Ricketson, authorities were notified at 8:08 a.m. May 8 of a crash involving a sport utility vehicle and an 18-wheeler in the South Broadway Street-Wildcat Way intersection. The crash is still under investigation. Initial reports...
City Council Approves Architect for Grays Building Design, Tables Abatement Issue
Sulphur Springs City Council approved all items proposed on Tuesday night’s agenda, except one. The council considered, but opted not to take action Tuesday night, regarding a tax abatement, the terms of which have not been fully met. The Economic Development Corporation notified the city by letter that, during a review of tax abatement certifications, Ocean Spray Cranberries was found to not be in compliance with the terms of...
City Manager’s Report Presented in May Council Meeting
City Manager Marc Maxwell’s Report presented in the May City Council meeting included: CROSSTOWN TRAIL – The Capital Construction Division constructed a retaining wall at Coleman Park. Otherwise, the project is on hold until Connally is done or nearly done. Retaining wall constructed at Coleman Park, part of the Crosstown Trail project SPRING CLEANUP – The annual spring cleanup was a successful event. In total, Sanitation...
Fish Fry Athletic Fundraiser Planned May 17 For Jay’den Holly
A fish fry fundraiser is planned May 17 for Jay’den Holly to help with athletic expenses for participation in Texas Amateur Union and Texas Amateur Athletic Federation events. A fish fry fundraiser is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the H.W. Grays Building in Pacific Park. Funds will go to help Jay’den Holly with athletic expenses associated with participating in Texas Amateur Athletic Union and Texas...
Wildcats JV and Varsity 7 on 7 Football Teams Play in Paul Pewitt Tournament Last Saturday
The Wildcats Varsity and JV 7 on 7 Football Teams played in a Paul Pewitt tournament last Saturday (May 4). Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Tanner Memorial Tournament was a fundraiser in memory of a young man killed five years ago in a traffic accident. He said the Wildcats were blessed to be a part of the event. The varsity won one game and lost one in early play and then lost a bracket play game. The Wildcats...
