Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Dec. 14-20, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Dec. 14-20, included the following activity: Arrests Kolton Huie, 19 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Dec. 19, 2020, for assault by contact- family violence. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 88 calls forservice during this reporting period. Citations The Winnsboro Police Department issued 4 citations and 22 warnings during...
Dike Residents Express Concerns Regarding Planned Dike Solar Farm
A handful of Dike residents Monday expressed concerns regarding the planned Dike, TX solar farm to Hopkins County Commissioners during their regular meeting Monday morning, Dec. 21. Cynthia Martin of Dike said residents of the area hadn’t been properly notified in advance of the planned solar farm. She said they learned of it after hearing that county officials had recently granted the company an extension of time to construct...
DPS To Increase Traffic Enforcement For The Holidays
DPS PRESS RELEASE AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is reminding drivers to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by practicing safe driving habits and obeying all traffic laws. “Another year is drawing to a close, and while there are many reasons to celebrate, we must all remember to do so...
Dec. 21 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 3 New Confirmed And 12 New Probable Cases
Texas Department of State Health Services’ Dec. 21 COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard showed one additional COVID-19 fatality, three confirmed cases and 12 probable cases for Hopkins County Dec. 20-21. The patient count in the COVID unit rose again as did the number of people tested at the free testing center on Jefferson Street on Saturday. Case Counts DSHS reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday and one on Monday. That...
Year in Review: 2020 Hopkins County Livestock and Forage Education
Trainings, Tours and Field Days By Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County Relevance Livestock and forage production is a 3.96-billion-dollar industry in the Central Region. Livestock and forage enterprises are affected by climate and market variability. Hopkins County currently has more than 100,000 head of beef cattle with 27,000 head of dairy cattle Due to environmental...
County Seeking Legal Help In For Costs Of Repairing County Roads Damaged By 2019 Pipeline Fuel Spill Cleanup
Hopkins County is seeking legal for costs of repairing county roads damaged by the 2019 pipeline fuel spill cleanup in Turkey Creek. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning considered a retainer agreement with Allison, Bass & Magee LLP to assist with legal action in attempts to get Delek Logistics to pay for damages reportedly caused by heavy trucks using county roads in Precincts 1 and 4 while responding to the Oct. 3,...
Brookshire’s Pharmacy: Ready For Vaccine
Brookshire’s pharmacy wants to keep supporting each local community by distributing the vaccine for COVID-19. They made the committment as soon as they were able to apply to receive the vaccine. Not knowing when they signed up which vaccine would be readily available, they now know they will receive the Moderna vaccine as early as Tuesday, December 22nd, at the Sulphur Springs store. Although they could receive it as late as...
Saltillo Lions Basketball Team Drops A Game To McLeod Saturday
The Saltillo Lions Basketball Team took a loss against McLeod on Saturday, December 19. The Lions had the lead after one quarter but McLeod rallied over the next three periods to take a 57-40 win. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 19 points. David Whitworth scored 8 points. Andrew Redburn added 6 points. Coy Collins had 4 points. Colton McGill scored 3 points. The Lions record for the season is now 3-6. The Lions play Savoy Monday...
Man Accused Of Choking Wife During Altercation
Police arrested a 54-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of choking his wife during an altercation Saturday at their residence. Gary Edwin Hayes (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at 8:25 p.m. Saturday to a report of a physical disturbance on Houston Street. Upon arrival, Officer Cameron Robinson reported seeing Gary Edwin Hayes standing above a woman, identified in police reports as the man’s wife. The...
Francis Cooper
Memorial service for Francis Cooper, age 73, of Hagansport, will be held at a later date. Mrs. Cooper passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 in Dallas. Francis Marie Cooper was born July 30, 1947 in Tarrant County to Marion Wiser and Rosa Lee (Smith) Wiser. She married Charles Steve Cooper in Sulphur Springs in 1990; he survives. Mrs. Cooper was a Lab Technician at Ocean Spray and a member of Sulphur River Cowboy Church. Other...
