Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — July 11-17, 2022
Jul18

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — July 11-17, 2022

Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of July 11-17, 2022, included: Winnsboro Police Department Arrests Bryan Burns, 58 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 12, 2022 on a Hopkins County Warrant for Evading Arrest with Previous Convictions; and 6 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants: two for Expired Registration, 2...

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Crime In Sulphur Springs In First 6 Months Of 2022 Sets New 23-Year Low
Jul17

Crime In Sulphur Springs In First 6 Months Of 2022 Sets New 23-Year Low

Crime in Sulphur Springs declined overall in the first 6 months of 2022, setting a new 23-year Jan. 1-June 30 low. Only 59 offenses were recorded by Sulphur Springs Police Department from January 1-June 30, 2022, in the 7 major offense categories, the fewest number of Jan. 1-June 30 offenses reported since 2000. Previously, the fewest number of offenses was 62 recorded in 2021 and 67 in 2018. In fact, the total number offenses...

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Summer 42 Tournament Winners
Jul17

Summer 42 Tournament Winners

Karon Weatherman reports… “We had a great Summer 42 Tournament today.   It was a great way to enjoy the day and beat the heat.    1st Place Winners – Debbie St Clair and Tina Sparks 2nd Place Winners – Walt Gamblin and Junior Hinton 3rd Place Winners- Charlotte Wyche and Trish Martin  4th Place Winners- Paul Bennett  and Calvin Bain Thank you Donna James  and Cecil Toenniges  for helping me...

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Meal A Day Menu – July 18-22, 2022
Jul17

Meal A Day Menu – July 18-22, 2022

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of July 18-22, 2022 includes: Monday – Shepherd’s Pie, Broccoli and Pickled Beets.Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Ham, Blueberry Muffins and a Fruit Cup.Wednesday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Butter Beans and Brussel...

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NETBIO Scholars
Jul17

NETBIO Scholars

Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Public Information Services (NETBIO) NETBIO GIVES NINE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Cattle producers and buyers attending the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Friday witnessed the presentation of college scholarships to students majoring in agriculture.  NETBIO awards these scholarships each year to young college students from...

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Paris District Road Report for July 18, 2022
Jul16

Paris District Road Report for July 18, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 18, 2022. 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...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lock-In Begins At Noon July 16
Jul16

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lock-In Begins At Noon July 16

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lock-In begins at noon and continues until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the genealogy library, located at 611 North Davis Street in Sulphur Springs. A donation of $15 per person is asked; a complementary light supper will be provided. Copies will be only 10-cents per page all day. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the lock-in. “Pay at the door. We have a lot of resources and great...

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3 Men, 2 Women Jailed On Felony Warrants
Jul15

3 Men, 2 Women Jailed On Felony Warrants

At least 5 people, 3 men and 2 women, were jailed on felony warrants Thursday and early Friday morning, according to arrest and jail reports. Erin Taylor Rushing Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Silas Whaley and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Drew Fisher contacted 33-year-old Erin Taylor Rushing at 1:24 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at a McGrede Street residence and took her into custody on three...

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Pedestrian Deaths in Texas Increase 15% in 2021
Jul15

Pedestrian Deaths in Texas Increase 15% in 2021

TxDOT urges drivers to look out for pedestrians who account for 1 in 5 traffic fatalities in the Lone Star State  July 14, 2022­­ AUSTIN – As Texans enjoy summer activities outdoors, TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other as pedestrian deaths continue to rise. In 2021, 5,366 traffic crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Texas, and as a result 841 people were...

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CHRISTUS Inpatient Rehabilitation Center Is Highly Ranked
Jul15

CHRISTUS Inpatient Rehabilitation Center Is Highly Ranked

Business News: July 11, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs Inpatient Rehabilitation Center was ranked in the top tier out of the almost 900 rehabs UDS (Uniform Data...

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