Alba Police Sergeant Arrested
July 18, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies responded to a Disturbance with Weapon call this week. When they arrived at the rural Cumby address, they found David Reed Tipps, age 46, standing in the front yard of his residence. For the safety of deputies, Tipps was directed to walk backwards toward them with his hands on his head. Tipps was handcuffed, mirandized, and informed that he was being detained while an investigation...
Jay Hodge Chevrolet Orders 15 Meals
July 17, 2023 – Members of the Jay Hodge Chevrolet Team will be well fed on Saturday as General Manager Bill Owens has already placed an order. Proceeds of this event support Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs and Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. You can order ahead of time just like Bill, call 214 604 8005 starting Wednesday. Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs
Mexico Files Diplomatic Complaint Over Gov. Gregg Abbotts New Border Buoy Border Barrier
Mexico’s incoming secretary of foreign affairs, Alicia Bárcena, said Friday that Texas’ deployment of buoys on the Texas-Mexico border to prevent migrants from crossing the Rio Grande are a violation of water treaties between the U.S. and Mexico. Texas has been installing the buoys over the past week, along with razor wire on the Rio Grande river near Eagle Pass. Those measures are the latest in Gov. Greg Abbott’s aggressive...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 07-10-2023 – 07-16-2023
Arrests: McKenzie, Bobby, 42 years of age, of Austin, was arrested 7-15-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Failure to Identify Fugitive from Justice. Morgan, Richard, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-13-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Violation of Bond Conditions. Adams, Tatum, 23 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-10-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G. Morseth, Zachary, 26...
Enjoy State Park Views Indoors At The Houston Museum Of Natural Science
AUSTIN — Want to appreciate the beauty of Texas State Parks and stay indoors? Visit the The Art of Texas State Parks traveling exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this summer to stay cool while enjoying the views and vistas found in parks. The exhibit, created in honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, will remain in Houston until October 1. The exhibit features paintings of more than 30 parks by...
Replant cucumbers NOW!
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Those who started cucumber plants from seed or bought transplants from various stores have been getting great results. The problem with cucumbers, and similarly tomatoes, is that they have a definite production limit. Most regular cucumbers species such as marketmore, straight8 and numerous others will usually produce under good conditions somewhere 15-25 fruit. After the...
Paris District Road Report for July 17, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 17, 2023. 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 distractions such...
Friday From The Chamber July 14th, 2023
Ribbon Cutting – TODAY We hope you’ll join us for a ribbon cutting at East Texas Surgery Center on Friday, July 14th, at Noon! Details for their Open House celebration are below. Business After Hours Join us for a fun and interactive Business After Hours next month at Red River Credit Union from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Business After Hours is a great way to interact and network with other business...
$18 Billion Tax Cut For Property Owners Heading To Greg Abbots Desk
An $18 billion tax cut for property owners in the state is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk late Thursday. Both chambers adjourned on Thursday evening, ending the second special session Abbott had called this summer to hammer out an agreement on property tax relief. A cheer went up on the chamber floors upon the passage of the three bills that make up the package: Senate Bill 2, which details the proposed property tax cuts;...
Lawsuit Filed in Franklin County Opposing Solar Plant
July 15, 2023 – Residents of Franklin County have filed the first of several contemplated lawsuits attempting to halt the “proposed assault on nature and man in Franklin County, Texas”. The petition, filed in Franklin County District Court on June 29, 2023, is provided below. Reception and Discussion A reception and panel discussion with leaders from statewide environmental groups will be held Thursday, July 20, 2023...
