Couple Arrested on Warrants near Shooks Chapel
February 7, 2023 – While en route to a early morning traffic stop, a Hopkins County Deputy observed a vehicle parked at Shooks Chapel. The red Chevrolet Tahoe was parked in the parking lot with the hatch open. The Deputy also observed a subject walking around the vehicle. Once finished with the traffic stop, He returned to perform a welfare check at Shooks Chapel. Edmond Randolph Hall, Jr Once contact was made with the vehicle...
Wildcats Basketball Clinches No. 1 Seed with Win Tuesday
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team has a great opportunity Tuesday. In Paris at North Lamar Tuesday, if his team can take care of business and pick up the win, the Wildcats clinch the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. The Panthers (2-5, 5th in 15-4A), won only their second game in district play Friday when they beat winless Pittsburg 49-42. They have a much tougher test ahead of them Tuesday, Feb. 7 when they host Sulphur Springs. Wildcats...
Wildcats Soccer Hosts Liberty Eylau Monday
Coach Alexi Upton and his team are at home Monday, Feb. 6 hosting Liberty Eylau. The Wildcats are riding high following their win Friday at Pleasant Grove. In Texarkana, Sulphur Springs beat the Hawks 4-3 in PKS. The men’s soccer coach said it was a great result in a hostile environment. Even with that, he applauded his team for their composure in fighting for the three points awarded in overtime wins. Neither team could put one...
Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Emergency Declaration Amid Winter Weather
Feb. 6, 2023- Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued an emergency declaration in response to the ice storm that has impacted the state, causing property damage, travel disruptions and power outages. The Declaration covers Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis and Williamson counties. Abbot stated that additional counties could be added to the list as damage assessments are currently still underway. Abbot also asked for any...
Lady Cats Basketball Goes 2-0 in Road-Stand, Hosts Senior Night Tuesday
Last week Coach Brian Jones and his team were scheduled to play Tuesday and Friday, at Paris and North Lamar, but poor road conditions due to snow throughout Texas forced their match at Paris Tuesday to be pushed back. As a result of schools reopening Thursday, that was the earliest Lady Cats could get back into action. Coach Jones and his team as a result faced a huge road-stand, on Thursday and Friday playing at Paris and Liberty...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For 1-30-23 – 2-5-23
Arrests: Marks, Cory, 53 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 2-1-2023 for Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz. and Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants X 8. Anders, Christopher, 21 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 2-3-2023 on a Franklin County Warrant for Illegal Dumping. Ely, Lyle, 28 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 2-4-2023 for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions....
Getting Rid of Ground Moles
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener There are no guaranteed results when it comes to getting rid of moles. What works great in one location may not work at a different location. There are, however, two methods for me that seem to work time after time. The first is Talpirid, a worm lookalike product, usually purchased online. If a mole eats a Talpirid worm, they simply lay down, go to sleep, and die. Critical to success is...
Paris District Road Report for February 6, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 6, 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 as...
Compost Your Garden NOW!
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener I start to get antsy every January, wanting to have everything for my gardens ready and in place for the soon-to-be growing season, onions excepted, which were put in the ground I mid-late January. One of the biggest items every year is the soil. Have I improved it from last season without resorting to tilling? Is there enough food for the vegetables to use in growth and producing? During...
Sulphur Springs Police Looking For Suspect In Storage Building Break-In
Feb. 3, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police are looking for man who broke into two climate controlled storage buildings on Jan. 30, at approximately 1:05 am. The suspect removed guns, ammo, a crossbow and several other items from the storage buildings located at 750 Wildcat Way. Sulphur Springs Police Dept. is requesting that anyone with info regarding this incident or that can Identify this suspect to contact Lt. Estes at 903...