Winnsboro Police Report November 27-December 3, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested two, investigated two accidents, responded to 142 calls for service, issued 37 citations, and wrote 34 warnings during the November 27-December 3, report period. Justin Hunt, 29, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 28th for Possession of Marijuana less than 2oz. Robert Cawthron, 39, of Winnsboro was arrested November 27th on a Franklin County warrant. Winnsboro Police responded to a minor two vehicle accident...
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Boy Scout “Circle of Liberty” Finds a Home in Hopkins County Heritage Park
Rick Wilson, Boy Scout leader and a member of the Hopkins County Historical Society was excited to explain the “Circle of Liberty” relocation to Sulphur Springs during a Good Morning Show interview. On Saturday December 9, Rick and a crew of Boy Scouts and volunteers will begin the process of re-constructing the Boy Scout memorial inside Heritage Park at 468 North Jackson Street. As part of the recent merge of two Boys...
Hopkins County Deputy Arrests Man for Smuggling of Persons
A grey Honda van with 10 passengers was stopped by a Hopkins County Deputy Monday night around 10:30 at the 132-mile marker on I-30. The driver of the van had only a Mexican ID but claimed to have a driver’s license from Alabama and Mexico. A records check revealed the statement false. Rodriguez was placed under arrest for no valid driver’s license. However, the other nine Hispanic males in the vehicle said they had paid individuals...
Bergin Arrested for Cruelty to Livestock
George Lawrence Bergin, 61, of Sulphur Springs is in Hopkins County jail following his arrest for Cruelty to Livestock-Fail to Provide, a state jail felony. The between 200 and 400 head of starving cattle appeared to be suffering from malnutrition. The livestock were transported to an undisclosed location to be treated by a Veterinarian and to receive proper nourishment. According to the SPCS of Texas, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office...
SPCA, Hopkins County Sheriff Seize Over 200 Head of Starving Cattle
(SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX); December 4, 2017–Today, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office began seizing and taking custody of approximately 200-400 allegedly cruelly treated, starving head of cattle from six Hopkins County properties near Sulphur Springs, TX. Due to the number of cattle and the multiple locations, the animals’ removal will likely take through Wednesday, December 6. Today, more than 160 cattle were removed from...
Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions Finish Strong Saturday in Tournament Play
The Saltillo Lions had a strong final day at a Miller Grove tournament Saturday picking up wins against Trenton and the Sulphur Springs JV. The Lions dominated Trenton 81-15 and outscored them in every quarter. Walker McGill led the Lions with 18 points, Trevor Moore had 16, Mathew Gurley and Branson McGill had 13 each, Chris Boekhorst had 10, Lyle Bench 8, Levi Hoover 6 and Ryan Prewitt 3. The Lions also topped the Sulphur Springs...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 22-28, 2017
November 22nd Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 12:26 a.m. Wendell Hays, 59, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant, Tampering/Fabricate Physical Evidence and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Mineola, at approximately 9:04 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a grass shredder from the reporting party’s...
Twelve Fun Things To Do with the Kids over the Holidays
Worrying about how to keep the kids busy this holiday season? Try these twelve tips to create a lot holiday fun and even more memories! Christmas light looking: Travel around town, or make a trip to Santa Land in Tyler, Tx. Don’t forget the Christmas music! Decorate the tree: learn how to create fun garland here, make a clothespin snowflake ornament, rustic elf pine-cone ornament, create a cute walnut Santa ornament Take a day...
