Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats at Texas High
On this Tuesday game day (February 5), the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams have big games in Texarkana at Texas High. The #4 ranked Wildcats play #23 ranked Texas High. The Wildcats are in first place with a perfect 7-0 district mark. The Tigers are in second place with a 6-1 district record. The Wildcats are 21-8 for the season. Texas High is 25-7 for the season. When the two teams played in Sulphur Springs back on...
New Bassmaster “Texas Fest” Elite Tourney and Expo Coming to Lake Fork in May
Michael Rogge with KiKi Bettis Does Spring make you think fishing? Michael Rogge, a well-known fishing guide and sportsman along with KiKi Bettis, Executive Director of the Wood County Industrial Commission, put the word out about an exciting new Lake Fork event when they visited the KSST studios on Tuesday February 5. In fact, the four-day Bassmaster “Texas Fest” Elite Tournament Festival is going to be for everyone of...
Grand Opening for New Courtroom Set for February 13; A 10 Year Dream Finalized
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. a Grand Opening for the new courtroom located next to the Law Enforcement Center will celebrate a 10-year dream of County Judge Robert Newsom and the work of Commissioners Court during the last two years. Judge Newsom was District Judge when he first sought Commissioners’ Court approval for the facility. Judge Robert Newson The new courtroom will be the site for Eighth Judicial District...
Winnsboro Man Arrested for Meth Possession in Rural Traffic Stop
A traffic stop for expired registration by a Hopkins County Deputy on State Highway 11 near FM 269 resulted in the arrest of Neal Curtis Brown, 34, of Winnsboro. The deputy found Brown to be wanted on a Titus County warrant for a Probation Violation for Larceny. While speaking with Brown, he gave verbal consent to search the vehicle for illegal contraband. A small clear baggie containing a crystal like substance believed to be...
Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Finds Home
The Board of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is shown as they announce the purchase of the future home of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. (February 4, 2019, Commerce, Texas) After two years of an uncertain future, the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the purchase of a 26,500 sq. ft. building along Highway 11 East in Commerce, Texas. The building is located on approximately 7.9 acres and...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Adds Truck Driving School to Workforce Program
TRUCK DRIVING A truck driving school has been added to the workforce training program at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. The class, being taught by Bryce Walker (left), began classroom instruction last week and will start driver training this week. Two of the students, Larry McGill, center, and Mark Morton, review some rules with Walker during a recent class. For more information about the program, call the...
Arkansas Woman Arrested on Possession Charges
DPS stopped a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Sunday afternoon, February 3, 2019 for a traffic violation. Inside the vehicle they found a white tablet with a “pac man” logo believed to be ecstacy, a vial of thc oil and a clear plastic baggie containing marijuana. A marijuana cigar and a partially smoked marijuana cigar were also located. The search of the vehicle was promoted by the smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle....
Winnsboro Police Department Report January 28-February 3, 2019
Winnsboro Police arrested three, responded to 143 calls for service, issued 58 citations, and wrote 37 warnings during the January 28-February 3, 2019 report period. Cameron Kull, 18, of Pickton, was arrested January 29th for possession of marijuana more than 2 oz but less than 4 oz. Treyvon Henderson, 21, of Winnsboro, was arrested February 1st for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and No Driver’s License. Angela...
Dinner Bell Menu For February 6, 2019
Dinner Bell February 6, 2019 Community Partner: An Anonymous Friend Menu: Baked HamMacaroni and CheeseGreens (from a local garden)Garden Salad Cornbread Muffins and butterPear, Apple, Cranberry Crisp with Cinnamon CreamBaked Pears (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Come join us for a great meal and good visitation around the tables....
