Governor Abbott Orders Special Session for School Choice
September 21 – Gov. Greg Abbott stated his long-awaited special session on “school choice” will start in October while promising political consequences for lawmakers who stand in the way of his priority legislation. Lawmakers have expected the special session to start in October for a while, but this is the most specific Abbott has been about the timing yet. And his blunt statements on the politics mark an escalation of pressure...
Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show September 30, 2023
September 21, 2023 – Bid early and bid often it’s the 2023 Junior Commercial Heifer show. Sale starts at 6 PM, show starts at 8 AM. Come out and support youth involved in the cattle industry. It all happens at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Find out more by clicking here.
Student Advisers Help Future Paris Junior College Students With Each Step of Enrollment
September 21, 2023 – Paris Junior College Student Advisor Charle Fox helps new student Jack Parker get set up for testing at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus.
Texas A&M Forest Service Employee Earns Prestigious National Award for Fire Protection
September 21, 2023 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A Texas A&M Forest Service employee was honored with the Current Achievement Award for Fire Protection during today’s National Association of State Foresters Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Paul Hannemann, retired Texas A&M Forest Service Chief of Fire Operations and Incident Response Department Head, is recognized for having been at the forefront of innovative and...
Culbertson Accumulates Two Additional Child Abuse Related Charges
September 20, 2023 – STEVEN LYNN CULBERTSON, age 66, was arrested this week and charged with two counts of Indecency with a Child Exposure. He was recently is charged with three counts of Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact. See that story here. Other victims are encouraged to come forward and contact local law enforcement. Report Abuse to DFPS By phone: 1-800-252-5400 Online: Texas Abuse HotlineExternal Link Call our...
Rochelle Marie Mims’ Killer Convicted
September 19, 2023 – A jury convicted 59-year-old Lucious Newhouse III on Tuesday of the murder of Rochelle Marie Mims. She was murdered and dumped in Hopkins County. Mims had been shot in the head. See that story here. Lucious Newhouse III Records show Newhouse was previously convicted of assault in 2000 and sentenced to deferred-adjudication probation, which he completed successfully.
4-H Livestock Showing Projects are Educational by Mario Villarino
September 18, 2023 – 4-H livestock showing projects are educational programs offered by the 4-H organization. These projects involve raising and showing livestock animals like cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. Here’s an overview of what’s involved: Animal Selection: Participants choose an animal to raise and show. They might consider factors like breed, health, and market potential. Animal Care: They learn to...
Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires Three Diamond Foods Grocery Locations
September 18, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires Three Diamond Foods Grocery Locations in Northwest Texas TYLER, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Diamond Foods announced today that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire the Diamond Food Market stores in Henrietta, Mineral Wells and Aubrey, Texas. The location in Mineral Wells will be converted to a Brookshire’s and stores in...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 09-11-2023 – 09-17-2023
Arrests: Nowlin, Christopher, 22 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. and Unlawful Carrying Weapon. Burgess, Weston, 22 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz.Parker, Anthony, 17 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department...
Gala Silent Auction Committee Volunteers Hit the Streets
September 18, 2023 – Volunteers will be hitting the streets over the next couple of months to ask for donated items, gift certificates, or services to be included in the 2024 Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 18th annual Gala auction. The auction runs both online and in person and concludes at 10 pm the night of the Gala, January 27. In order to be respectful to donors, the committee has decided to take a different...
