TWC Warns: Protect Data On Social Media
April 27, 2021 News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is encouraging Texans to use extreme caution on social media amid a dramatic increase in identity theft. Although no TWC system has been compromised, a record number of identity theft cases shows just how important it is to be vigilant in securing private information. Private information is exposed like never before. Social networking sites routinely...
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available At Cody Drug, April 28 Clinic At Hospital
109th COVID-19 Hopkins County Fatality Reported While the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Hopkins County continues to dwindle as more COVID-19 vaccines become available, the virus has not been eradicated in Hopkins County. Not only are people still contracting the virus, one additional Hopkins County resident’s death has been confirmed to be the result of COVID-19 — the 109th COVID-19 fatality reported for Hopkins...
Weed War, by Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
By Ronnie Wilson, Hopkins County Master Gardener Now that spring is here and both the desirable and undesirable plants are growing again, it is time to begin the never-ending battle with weeds. It is a shame that the frigid February temperatures only seemed to harm our “good” plants, and left the “bad” ones undamaged. In order to begin combat with these weeds, it is first necessary to identify what type of weed is invading your...
Wildcats Baseball Team Has Playoff Hopes Going Into District Finale
The Wildcats Baseball Team concludes district play Tuesday night at Hallsville with some playoff hopes still alive. There will be a JV contest at 4 p.m. The varsity game is at 7 p.m. The Wildcats come into the Tuesday night game tied for 4th place with Marshall. Both have 6-5 district records. For the Wildcats, just about everything depends on what Marshall does Tuesday night. The Mavs wrap up district play at Mount Pleasant, tied for...
2 Transferred To Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants
Two people were transferred to Hopkins County jail Monday on felony warrants, according to arrest reports. Lisa Raye Abraham (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Collin County Sheriff’s Office, where Lisa Faye Abraham was held on a Hopkins County warrant. Weatherford took Abraham into custody at 1:50 p.m. April 26, 2021, and transported her to Hopkins County jail, where...
Lady Cats Softball Bi-District Schedule Announced
On Tuesday, Apr. 27 Lady Cats softball coach David Carrillo announced the schedule for the softball team’s bi-district round of playoffs versus Lufkin. After beating the Hallsville Lady Cats 2-0 in a seeding game in Mt. Pleasant on Monday, Apr. 26, Sulphur Springs was officially awarded the #1 seed from District 15-5A for the 2021 playoffs. After the game Coach Carrillo announced that his squad would be taking on Lufkin in the...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – April 19-25, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of April 19-25, 2021, included the following activity: Arrests Joshua Orr, 37 years of age, of Newsome, was arrested on 4/22/2021 for possession of 2 ounces or more but less than 4 ounces of marijuana.Donald Moses, 51 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 4/22/2021 on a Wood County warrant for driving while license invalid and possession of marijuana.Cameron Moore, 33...
Resisting Arrest Added To Charges Wanted Man Is Accused Of Committing
Resisting arrest was added to the list of charges to the list of charges a wanted Sulphur Springs man is accused of committing, according to sheriff’s reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Lavender and Deputy Richard Brantley responded shortly before noon Monday, April 26, 2021 on Locust Street in Sulphur Springs. They attempting to locate Lucas Wayne Williams, a man wanted on two charges. As the deputies...
20 Pounds Of Marijuana Found During I-30 Traffic Stop Near Cumby
Approximately 20 pounds of marijuana was found during an Interstate 30 traffic stop near Cumby early Tuesday morning, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported conducting a traffic stop on a black Ford Fusion just before 12:45 a.m. April 27, 2021, on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 111. The driver, identified as 41-year-old Luis Fernando Discua-Garay of Houston, was found to be in possession...
Lady Cats Softball Defeats Hallsville, 2-0
The Lady Cats of Sulphur Springs bested Hallsville 2-0 on Monday, Apr. 26 in Mt. Pleasant to become the #1 seed from district 15-5A in the playoffs. The two teams looked to be in a pitcher’s duel through 2 innings, as neither team could manage runs. SS Parris Pickett hit a double in the bottom of the second that looked as though it could have gone the distance, but her hit bounced off of the center field wall and Pickett stayed...
