Update: Administrative Judge Names Upshur County DA Named Acting Prosecutor in Wood County
According to the Wood County Monitor, a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety issued Friday afternoon stated, “The Upshur County District Attorney was recently named acting prosecutor by an administrative district judge regarding a complaint against the Wood County District Attorney’s Office. On October 9, 2018, the Upshur County District Attorney requested the Texas Rangers conduct an investigation...
Wildcats Secure Playoff Berth in Win at Greenville
by Butch Burney GREENVILLE — Friday night’s game against the Greenville Lions shaped up as a trap game for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats, and at halftime, the Wildcats had one foot in the trap and the other on a banana peel. But, Sulphur Springs was able to regroup at halftime, holding the Lions scoreless over the final two quarters...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 17-23, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 17-23, 2018: October 17th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2540 near Mineola, at approximately 7:09 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 8:43 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm and an AC unit from the reporting party’s...
Annual Harvest Rally at Evening Chapel CME Church
The Pastor and members of Evening Chapel CME Church, 199 Putman Street in Sulphur Springs and Pastor Gailyn McCurdy invite the public to attend the Annual Harvest Rally Program, Sunday, October 28 at 3:30 PM. Special Guest is St. Paul CME Church of Bonham, TX and Pastor Rev. Joe Pease. Food will be served from 1:45 p.m. until 3 p.m.
TxDOT Road Work in Franklin and Hopkins County Next Week
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Oct. 29, 2018. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid...
Game Day: Wildcats at Greenville
The Wildcats’ football team will make the short road trip to Greenville for a big district football Friday night (October 26) at Greenville’s Cotton Ford Stadium. The Wildcats come in with a 4-1 district record and they are tied for second place with Kaufman. The Wildcats are 5-1 for the season. The Greenville Lions are 1-4 in district plan and they are tied for seventh place with North Forney. The Lions are 2-4 this...
Wood County DA Resigns Following Integrity Investigation
According to sources, Wood County District Attorney Jim Wheeler has resigned following an investigation by the Texas Rangers and the integrity unit. Wheeler’s term was to have ended 2022. He entered office in January, 2007 following his election in 2006. Update to story found here: http://www.ksstradio.com/2018/10/wood-county-da-resigns-following-integrity-investigation-2/ Wheeler, a Republican, graduated Rockwall High School and...
Thursday, 600 Vote Early
Six Hundred (600) early votes were cast in person Thursday in Hopkins County. The total for early voting through the first three days is 2919 ballots cast in person at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom. The courtroom serves as the early voting place for the county. Early voting continues through November 2nd from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each weekday with the exception of Tuesday, October 30th and Thursday, November...
