Gandy Sentenced; Appeals Sentence Based on Arguments Consistent with Republic of Texas Group
November 28, 2017 – Dana Lynn Gandy, 26, was sentenced by Judge Eddie Northcutt to six months confinement in state jail for the offense of Felony Theft following a sentencing hearing Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Earlier this month, Gandy had been found guilty by the jury in thirteen and a half minutes, the defendant elected to have her punishment assessed by Judge Northcutt instead of the jury.The range of punishment for the...
Game Day: Wildcats Ranked 13th; Lady Cats Ranked 18th
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams return to the court on this Tuesday (November 28) game day. The Wildcats travel to Denison to play the Yellow Jackets. Games begin with a freshman contest at 5 p.m. The JV team plays at around 6:15 p.m. The varsity contest begins at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats are 4-0 so far this season and they are ranked #13 in the state in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll....
Lady Cat Soccer First Day of Practice with New Head Coach
The Lady Cats’ soccer team had their first day of practice for this season Monday (November 27). Long time Lady Cats Assistant Coach Joel Bailey is now head coach replacing Jesus DeLeon, who went to Texas High. Coach Bailey also served as interim head coach in 2009 after the resignation of Martin Bryant. Coach Bailey says he doesn’t plan a whole lot of changes. He admits he may do some tinkering. Coach Bailey says he liked...
Winnsboro Police Department Report November 20-26, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested one, investigated one accident, responded to 207 calls for service, issued 66 citations and wrote 65 warnings during the report period November 20-26, 2017. Vincent Wennberg, 21, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 20th on a Hopkins County warrant. No injuries were reported in a minor accident in the 100 block of West Broadway in Winnsboro. The accident occurred on November 21st. Two autos were stopped at a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 15-21, 2107
November 15th At 5:48 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 4627 near Winnsboro. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 1804 near Mineola; at approximately 6:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2427 near Mineola, at approximately 7:11 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s vehicle. This...
A Lofty Presentation of the True Meaning of the Holidays …”A Celestial Christmas” in Three Performances at Mt. Vernon First Baptist Church
Fred Randles, Music Minister at First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon is exhilarated about the Christmas production “Celestial Christmas” planned for audiences on December 8, 9 and 10, 2017. There are three performances planned; each will begin at 7 pm and each is free. According to Fred, a production of this magnitude has not previously been staged east of Dallas. Between the 80-voice Adult Choir, the Youth Choir, a...
County Commissioners Table Crosstown Trail Agreement
Hopkins County Commissioners tabled an agreement with the City of Sulphur Springs regarding the Crosstown Trail which will be located on the Hopkins County Civic Center grounds. The court wanted to see the location for the trail, which they did Monday afternoon during their work session. The commissioners determined during the work session that a different route was needed through the area that is often used for cattle and horses....
