2022 Dairy Festival Milking Contest Results
Jun13

2022 Dairy Festival Milking Contest Results

Despite a delayed start of about an hour — the Junior Dairy Show ran over, the 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Milking Contest Saturday progressed almost as smooth at butter, with only a few “surprises” — but certainly not enough to completely sour the fun. The 2022 Dairy Festival Milking Contest featured all of the 2022 pageant contestants, each assigned a cow to milk. Six heifers were used, with girls assigned numbers...

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Watch for Intersection Changes at FM 69 and SH 11 in Como
Jun13

Watch for Intersection Changes at FM 69 and SH 11 in Como

NEWS RELEASE PARIS DISTRICTTim McAlavy(903) [email protected] Watch for Intersection Changes at FM 69 and SH 11 in Como June 13, 2022, PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work to create a four-way stop at the intersection of FM 69 and State Highway 11 in Como, Texas, in Hopkins County is set for July 6. TxDOT will place stop signs necessary to convert this intersection to a four-way...

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2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade, Junior Dairy Show Great Successes
Jun13

2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade, Junior Dairy Show Great Successes

Festival Heats Up Saturday With Hot Air Balloon Rally & Glow, Milking Contest The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade was a huge hit, the Junior Dairy Show a great success and the milking contest included a few surprises. The second day of Hopkins County Dairy Festival dawned brightly, with lots of color, and black and white cows and ice cream décor galore. Even without the extreme heat advisory issued for the weekend, there...

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — June 6-12, 2022
Jun13

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — June 6-12, 2022

Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of June 6-12, 2022 included: Arrests William Jesters, 30 years of age, of Quitman was arrested on June 6, 2022, for possession of drug paraphernalia.Shaunin Maynard, 40 years of age, of Mount Vernon was arrested on June 8, 2022, for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group...

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Meal A Day Menu – June 13-17, 2022
Jun12

Meal A Day Menu – June 13-17, 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 June 13-17, 2022 includes: Monday – Beef Stroganoff, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Oven Omelet with Ham, Blue Berry Muffins and Fruit Cup.Wednesday – Chicken and Dumplings, Tossed Salad and Crackers.Thursday –...

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Paris District Road Report for June 13, 2022
Jun12

Paris District Road Report for June 13, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 13, 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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2022 Dairy Festival Takes Flight Friday With Ribbon Cutting, Hot Air Balloons
Jun11

2022 Dairy Festival Takes Flight Friday With Ribbon Cutting, Hot Air Balloons

Festival Continues Saturday with Parade, Jr. Dairy Show, Milking Contest, More Hot Air Balloons The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival took flight Friday with a ribbon cutting and Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow. The 12 Dairy Festival Queen Coronation Pageant contestants gathered with 2019 Queen Rachel Bramlett, DF Board and Chamber of Commerce Board members, and community residents on Celebration Plaza at noon June 10, 2022, for the...

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4 Veterans Recognized For Participation In DFW Honor Flight
Jun11

4 Veterans Recognized For Participation In DFW Honor Flight

Four local veterans were recognized Thursday for participation in a DFW Honor Flight. Troy Gilbreath made the trip to the national’s Capital last fall, but was honored along with Philip Gabbert, Richard Patterson and Gene White on June 9, 2022, on Celebration Plaza at send off celebration for their Honor Flight 47, which departed early Friday morning from DFW. Hopkins County send off and recognition for three Sulphur Springs...

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HCSO Canine Chiv Named Top Dog At USPCA Trials
Jun10

HCSO Canine Chiv Named Top Dog At USPCA Trials

HCSO Deputy Colt Patterson and K-9 Chiv Congratulations to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Colt Patterson and his canine partner, Chiv, who came home with the trophy for Top Dog at the recent United States Police Canine Association trials held in Greenville. In addition to the trophy for having the overall “Top Dog,” Patterson and Chiv earned recognition as the first place Patrol K-9 Team and the fifth place...

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Gina Law’s Retirement, Appointment Of New Director Announced For Lake Country CASA
Jun10

Gina Law’s Retirement, Appointment Of New Director Announced For Lake Country CASA

News Release – June 10, 2022 In the 32 years since Lake Country Child Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was founded, the group has only had two executive directors. CASA’s current director, Gina Law, has served 21 of those years, fiercely supporting and upholding children’s rights. Now, she is ready to pass the torch. Lake Country CASA’s new Executive Director Amy Glenn with her family (Courtesy photo) “I have looked for...

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