Winnsboro Police Department Report for August 12-18, 2019
Arrests Derek A. Spencer, age 41, of Whitehouse, was arrested on 08/13/2019 on a Kauffman County Warrant. Neal D. Barker, age 31, of Ben Wheeler, was arrested on 08/13/2019 on a Violation of Parole Warrant. Chad S. Hoppe, age 52, of Big Sandy, was arrested on 08/14/2019 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G. Luke H. Shrum, age 25, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 08/16/2019 for Driving While License Invalid and Duty on...
NextLink To Break Ground at 9 a.m. Aug. 20 On New Sulphur Springs Facility
Construction will soon begin in Heritage Business Park on a new Sulphur Springs office for NextLink. The Weatherford-based company is expanding Internet coverage in rural areas across the state, and plans to open an office in Sulphur Springs within the next year. The office is expected to employ 15 people starting out, with plans to hire up to 20 people, most of whom will work in the field putting up towers to help make Internet...
Meal A Day Needs Driver For Friday Como-Pickton Route
The Meal A Day program is looking for a volunteer on Fridays to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins in the Como-Pickton area. “One of my drivers has had to quit for a while due to health reasons. If you can drive a route on Fridays please let me know. You can go with another driver to run the route. You will be blessed beyond words,” said Karon Weatherman, who as program and marketing director for the Senior Citizens Center...
2 Men Arrested Over The Weekend In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Two men were arrested over the weekend by local authorities on felony warrants, one for violating terms of his probation and the other for violation of parole, according to arrest reports. Todd Alfred Clark Todd Alfred Clark, 44, of Bogata turned himself in at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Hopkins County Sheriff’s office. He was escorted by Deputy Chris Baumann into the county jail, where he was booked on a warrant for violation...
Rural Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Striking Another Man In The Head With Pistol
Miguel Isaias Sandoval A 26-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Sunday on a warrant for allegedly hitting another man in the head with a pistol earlier this month, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Miguel Isaias Sandoval was taken into custody at his County Road 4791 residence at 8:08 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Baumann on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant....
2019 Hopkins County Stew Fest Boasts New Event: The Stew Fest Market
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendors for the 2019 Stew Fest Market. This is a new event for 2019. It will be located on the south side of Buford Park and will take place Friday night before and Saturday during the Stew Contest activities. This will be a great opportunity to sell goods or to promote your business to more than 7,000 people who attend the Stew Contest annually. Vendors may rent booth space to sell...
SSISD Wildcat Football Teams for 2019
Here are the SSISD Wildcat Football teams, mothers and trainers for 2019. This seasons first game will be Friday August 30th, 2019. KSST will be there. KSST Sports Director Don Julian will be in the booth, calling the plays. Video of the game will also be played back on Suddenlink Channel 18. Listen live on KSST 1230AM, or live via the internet on KSSTRadio.com/ksstlivestream. SSISD Varsity Football Team Moms 2019 SSISD Freshmen...
Quick Action Of Firefighters Credited With Saving Home
The quick work of firefighters in responding to a fire Sunday afternoon saved a Saltillo residence, according to Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Hopkins County dispatchers were first told at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 18 that a grass fire was starting to catch a County Road 3536 house on fire. Hopkins County, Saltillo, Pickton-Pine Forest and Brinker firefighters were dispatched at that time to the Saltillo residence. At 12:24 p.m.,...
Sunday’s ‘Ready Roundup’ Was a Successful Event by East End Allegiance:Our Youth Volunteers
Bridgette Cooper, President of the non-profit East End Allegiance:Our Youth reported that over 100 children were served during the August 18, 2019 back to school readiness event held in Pacific Park. In fact, some families were waiting in a line prior to the 3pm start time. “I was pleased to see both white and black families who came to take advantage of the free services at Ready Roundup, and I am happy to see the growth and...
Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Tossing A Bag Of Marijuana Out Car Window
Destinee Freneisha Weeks A 20-year-old Sulphur Springs woman ended up with not only a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge but also a felony tampering with evidence charge. She allegedly tossed a bag of marijuana out of a vehicle window during a traffic stop, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd reported he first noticed the Dodge Challenger because it appeared to be speeding. Radar showed the car...
