Cumby ISD Board Considering Calling For A Bond Election For Renovations, New Additions
Cumby ISD Board is considering calling for a bond election to be held May 1, 2021, which would fund safety and security improvements, renovations to the existing high school and elementary building, construction of a new school building and ag shop, and prepare the district for potential future growth. Cumby ISD The school board and administrators presented information regarding the potential bond election during community meeting...
Gregory Andrew Woods
Graveside services for Gregory Andrew Woods, age 47, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Hawkins Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Wheat officiating.Honorary pallbearers will be Garrett Woods, Grant Woods, Ernest Boyd, Robert Woods, ChrisBetts, Shane Creech, and Rusty Farrar. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,February 2, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Greg passed away on...
Public Notice: City Of Cumby Resolution No. 2021-01
Cumby City Council approved the follow, Resolution No. 2021-01, at a special Jan. 28 meeting. The City of Cumby is also currently accepting applications for a city secretary. The application is available on Indeed.com. Cumby City Council Resolution 2021-01; Applications for city secretary available on indeed.com
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Jan. 25-31, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Jan. 25-31, 2021, included the following activity: Arrests James Courson, 54 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1/26/2021 for driving while license Invalid with previous convictions.Justin Thomas, 43 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1/27/2021 for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.Daniel Boswell, 23 years of age, of Durant, Oklahoma...
Mayor Declares February CTE Month In Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers helped Sulphur Springs High School kick off its month-long celebration of career and technical education programs Monday morning by declaring February CTE Month in Sulphur Springs. As has been the case for many things since March 2020, this year’s CTE kickoff was a little bit different at SSHS in order to provide social distancing protocols in place due to COVID-19. Instead of speaking before a...
Gregory Steven Pool
Gregory Steven Pool, 68, of Rice, Texas, beloved son, brother, and uncle entered the gates of Heaven on January 29, 2021. Greg was born on August 31, 1952 in Pittsburg, Texas to Edward Odell Pool and Peggy Jane Watkins. Mr. Pool was a quiet peaceful man who loved above all else his family. Greg was a hardworking man all his life. He was a truckdriver who was employed by James Helwig and Sons in Terrell, Texas. Mr. Pool loved...
Emory Pair Arrested Over Weekend On Possession Charges
An Emory pair was arrested over the weekend on possession charges and a Sulphur Springs man was arrested on an warrant for violating probation on a possession charge, according to arrest reports. SH 19 South Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher and Sgt. Scott Davis reported stopping a Ford E-150 van at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 on State Highway 19 south for expired registration. Margaret Gunter (Wood...
Animal Complaint Investigation Results In Firearm Charge
An animal complaint investigation resulted in a 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest on a firearm charge, deputies noted in arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bobby Osornio and Sgt. Richard Greer Saturday afternoon contacted Colton James Holguin at his rural residence while conducting the animal complaint investigation, specifically, allegations that Holguin shot and killed a dog the previous day....
February is a Cool Time to Experience the Wonders of Nature (and Catch a Rainbow Trout!) at Cooper Lake State Park
Cooper, TX— Cooper Lake State Park is a “cool” place to experience winter in Northeast Texas. During the month of February, fishing begins to heat up on those warm sunny afternoons. Also, all trails are open for hiking (horse riders please call before heading out due to trail conditions). Winter hikers experience a completely different invigorating landscape from those during your spring and summer hikes. The...
Hicks: Make Every Bite Count
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Make Every Bite Count As an Extension educator, I try to take advantage of learning opportunities that come my way. Health/wellness, nutrition, and diabetes education are my main areas of focus. Recently, I sat in on a virtual seminar about the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The theme...
