Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Dec. 28, 2020 To Jan. 3, 2021
Jan04

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Dec. 28, 2020 To Jan. 3, 2021

The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of  Dec. 28, 2020 to Jan. 3, 2021 included the following activity: Arrests Jonathan Koerner of Quitman was arrested on Dec. 30, 2020, for possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 66 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations The...

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County Officials Report Certain Businesses Required To Reduce Capacity from 75 To 50 Percent Due To High Hospitalizations In Area
Jan04

County Officials Report Certain Businesses Required To Reduce Capacity from 75 To 50 Percent Due To High Hospitalizations In Area

COVID-19 Vaccine Available Now At Hospital To 1A Individuals, Later This Week at Clinic To 1B Individuals Hopkins County officials late Monday morning reported they have received letters stipulating that certain Hopkins County businesses are required to scale back from 75 to 50 percent capacity because of “high hospitalizations” in this Trauma Service Area for 8 straight days. The hospital and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic do...

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Will Ramsay Sworn In As DA In Franklin County Courtroom
Jan04

Will Ramsay Sworn In As DA In Franklin County Courtroom

While a swearing-in service is an important part of serving in a elected office, for brothers Will Ramsay and Landon Ramsay the occasion this year was especially memorable. Franklin County Attorney Landon Ramsay, 8th Judicial District Attorney Will Ramsay and Lanny Ramsay, who previously served 20 year as 8th Judicial District Judge Will Ramsay would normally take the oath of office in Sulphur Springs, but this year was sworn in to...

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January 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Only 1 ICU Bed Remains Open In Region
Jan03

January 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Only 1 ICU Bed Remains Open In Region

As local Hopkins County officials wait for direction from Governor Abbott’s office on latest state mandated occupancy restrictions, the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 continues to rise in our region as well as across the state. The latest Texas DSHS Dashboard shows only 1 ICU bed is open and available in the 8 county region known as Trauma Service Area F. This same region now has a COVID-19 hospitalization rate of...

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Jan. 4-8 Meal A Day Menu
Jan03

Jan. 4-8 Meal A Day Menu

Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Jan. 4-8 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Chili Cheese Dogs, Frito Chips and Cole Slaw Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On a Bed of Rice, Oriental Vegetables and an Egg Roll Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Malibu Vegetables and...

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Wildcats Basketball Team Leads From Start To Finish To Down Marshall Saturday
Jan02

Wildcats Basketball Team Leads From Start To Finish To Down Marshall Saturday

The Wildcats Basketball Team took care of business defeating Marshall on the road Saturday afternoon, January 2, 68-48. The Wildcats led basically from start to finish. The Wildcats were up 14-7 after the first quarter, 34-21 at halftime and 52-40 after three quarters. Then, the Wildcats outscored the Mavericks in the fourth quarter, 16-8, to wrap things up. Senior point guard Lamodrick Johnson led the Wildcats with 16 points. Inside...

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DSHS Includes Hopkins Among Counties In Areas With ‘High Hospitalizations’
Jan02

DSHS Includes Hopkins Among Counties In Areas With ‘High Hospitalizations’

Designation Could Have Impact on Local Businesses Texas Department of State Health Services on Jan. 2 listed Trauma Service Area F, which includes Hopkins County, among those in which COVID-19 patients account for a high percentage of the overall hospital capacity, or those having “high hospitalizations,” which could impact local businesses. According to the DSHS website, all counties in TSA F except Delta, Morris and Red...

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Two Women Jailed On Possession Charges Following Two Separate Traffic Stops on New Year’s Day
Jan02

Two Women Jailed On Possession Charges Following Two Separate Traffic Stops on New Year’s Day

Two women were jailed on possession charges following two separate traffic stops on New Year’s Day, according to arrest reports. FM 275 Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nick Marney reported stopping a tan and gray sport utility vehicle at 8:19 p.m. Jan. 1, 2021, on FM 275 south at County Road 4792 for defective license plate lights. No HCSO jail photo available for Shantel Jane Lewis-Charland Marney, in...

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Disturbances On East Industrial Drive Resulted In Two Arrests
Jan02

Disturbances On East Industrial Drive Resulted In Two Arrests

Disturbances on East Industrial Drive Thursday night resulted in two arrests, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro responded at 11:47 p.m. New Year’s Eve to a disturbance at an East Industrial Drive apartment. Robert Earl Hawkins Jr. (HCSO jail photo) Upon arrival, they encountered a 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man alleged to have been involved in a fight. Hopkins County EMS was called to...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of January 4, 2021
Jan02

Paris District Road Report for the Week of January 4, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Jan. 4, 2021. 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 as...

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