Malnourished Cattle Seized Near Birthright; 10 Head Dead
A call Monday morning alerted Hopkins County Deputy and Animal Cruelty Investigator Coby Hume to approximately 45 head of cattle that were malnourished. Approximately 10 head were found dead near a pool and two of the bovine bodies were in the pool. According to Hume it seems the cattle had broken through a weak fence and torn down bales of hay to eat. That hay is now trampled under their feet and ruined by their own waste. The cattle...
Christmas Goody Bags Filled for 140 Meal A Day Recipients
The Hopkins County Marketers Association met at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center on Monday at 11:00 AM to fill Christmas Goody Bags for the 140 Meal A Day Recipients. The Bags were donated by Brookshire’s. Each Marketer brought 140 items to contribute to the bags. The bags will be delivered by the Meal A Day Drivers on Tuesday.
Commissioners Proceed With Refinance, Roof Repair, Resolution
Hopkins County Commissioners considered the authorization of the refinancing of bonds sold in 2007 during their Monday regular session. The refinancing of the bonds will be at a lower rate than when originally sold. Robert Henderson, Managing Director Fixed Income Banking, U S Debt Markets for RBC Capital Markets, LLC is working with commissioners in the refinance effort. Also during the meeting, they continued to work on a contract...
Lindsey Arrested for Burglary of Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder
Cumby Police recognized Naka Dean Lindsey, 35, of Cumby Saturday at 2:10 p.m. as he was driving on West Main Street in Cumby. Officer Ray Embro knew a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder had been issued for Lindsey. He is being held in Hopkins County Jail on $500,000 bond. Investigator Corley Weatherford of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office filed for the warrant following his investigation of an...
Three Winnsboro Residents Arrested for Possession
Just after midnight Monday morning, a passenger car was stopped for running a stop sign at the intersection of State Highway 11E and FM 269. The driver and two occupants of the auto were asked to step out of the vehicle. In the grass near where the female was standing was a small black and purple case containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The three denied ownership of the case and contents. Arrested were...
County Fire Station Produces Safe View of Roadway
Trees and shrubs that have hidden Hopkins County Fire Department Station 20 and their access to Texas and League Streets have been cleared. County Fire Chief Andy Endsley stated the better view for drivers along the street and for the fire trucks leaving and entering the station will improve safety at the location that serves as the central fire station for the county. All firemen at that station are professional, paid firemen....
