Nov. 16-22 Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Nov. 16-22, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests Jordan Crist, 27 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Nov. 16, 2020, for DWLI with previous convictions.Anna Van Den Ijssel, 51 years of age, of Como, was arrested on Nov. 21, 2020, for Public Intoxication.Theresa Wells, 55 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Nov. 22, 2020 for Assault...
Commissioners Court Tabled Road Closure Order, Approved Agreements, Contracts
Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday tabled a road closure order but approved several agreements and contracts as presented. Road Closure The court was originally scheduled to consider approving road closure order for a portion of County Road 3602 during their regular meeting Monday. However, Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley asked the court to table the motion as not all steps in the process required to close a road had...
3 County Chase Ends With Wreck And Felony Arrest
A 3 county chase concluded Monday night with a wreck and felony arrest, according to sheriff’s deputies. The vehicle pursuit reportedly began at 9:06 p.m. November 23, 2020 on State Highway 19 south in Hopkins County when Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher attempted to stop a 2020 Ford Mustang for a traffic violation. MANNINO,JESSICA ASHLEY – Taken in 2019 Instead of stopping for officers, the driver...
Veterans Memorial Receives Donation From Alliance Bank
Danny Davis, Tom Sellers Tom Sellers, Alliance Bank President/CEO, presents a $1,000 donation, in lieu of a public customer appreciation event, to (left) Danny Davis of the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial.
Star Gazing and Dark Skies at Cooper Lake State Park!
Experience Dark Skies and the Cosmos at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— When was the last time you stopped to gaze into the heavens at night? For most Americans, the once common activity is now no more than a distant cultural memory, or maybe an unsatisfying upward glance towards a fussy glow with maybe a dozen stars and planets visible: Not an awe-inspiring experience. Rewind a hundred years and in most locations on...
Nov. 23 COVID-19 Update: 22 In Hospital COVID Unit, Changes In Case Reporting
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Nov. 23 COVID-19 update reported a whopping 22 patients in the COVID unit at the hospital and a change in state COVID-19 case reporting. Texas Department of State Health Services, as of Sunday, Nov. 22, will no long be providing daily updates to county officials, HC/SSEM reported in the Nov. 23 COVID-19 update. No new positive cases nor new recoveries were noted by...
During the Year 2020, Many Different Parts of Agriculture Became Challenged by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas During the year 2020, many different parts of agriculture became challenged either because lack of distribution or lack of workforce. As we celebrate our thanksgiving, we can see the importance of food and food supply in our society. There are...
Sherman Makes Plays Down the Stretch to Top Wildcats Basketball Team 62-59
The Wildcats Basketball Team hosted Sherman Monday afternoon and the two teams exchanged the lead throughout the game but the Bearcats made more plays down the stretch to come away with a 62-59 win in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. Sherman outscored the Wildcats 18-15 in the fourth quarter to get the win. The Bearcats had four players in double figures in scoring led by sophomore Vontrelle Sanders who led all scorers...
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Says Team Played Well Friday in Bi-District Win
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner admits to going into Friday night’s bi-district contest against Tyler a little worried that her team may come into the game underestimating their opponent. After all, the district champ Lady Cats were the #1 seed against #4 seed Tyler. Turns out Coach Dorner had nothing to worry about. Her team promptly took care of business defeating Tyler, 3-0 by the score of 25-14, 25-14 and 25-7. She...
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta Says Team Played Pretty Well In Friday Night Loss
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta found himself in an unusual place Monday morning, Nov. 23. Coach Cipoletta says he is not used to talking about his team playing pretty well, but losing. His evidence includes 1.16 point per possession for his team. In fact, he says the Wildcats played outstanding ball and shot well on the offensive end. He says the Wildcats were at 42% in three point shooting and hit 85% of their free throws....
