Amanda Gail Crowson
Amanda Gail Crowson, 39, passed away, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at home, surrounded by those that love her. A private family celebration of her life will be held at at later date. She was born December 12, 1981 in Dallas. Amanda was preceded in death by her father, Garry Crowson, and her grandparents; Herschel and Billie Sue Crowson; and James and Ruth Bain. Amanda had a love for animals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in...
Chamber Connection: Goal Setting For Meaningful 2021, Hopefully, Together
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Welcome to the new year, everyone! Here’s to the hope that 2021 will be kind, fun, and meaningful. We’ve been goal setting around here, and more than anything, I want 2021 to allow us to be together in groups again. I know it will take some time, but I think we will finally get there! Ribbon Cutting Rythmic Productions Music Studio is hosting a ribbon cutting Rythmic...
Final 2020 Numbers Prove Dismal Year For Hopkins County
As the state of Texas continues to update fatalities attributed to Hopkins County due to COVID-19 for the year 2020, the final numbers for death certificates are coming is as well. Currently, the state DSHS dashboard shows 70 fatalities for deaths due to the coronavirus for residents that lived in Hopkins County. As the state sometimes takes several weeks to report deaths, this number for 2020 is certain to go up. It is important to...
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams Hit the Road on Game Day Tuesday
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams have non-district games on the road on this game day Tuesday (January 5). The Wildcats are making a long road trip to Nacogdoches. There will be a Freshman game at 4:30 p.m. The Wildcats JV plays Nac at 5:45 p.m. The Wildcats Varsity plays the Dragons beginning at 7 p.m. The Wildcats have a 9-5 season record and they have won two games in row. Their latest win came at Marshall Saturday...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
On the first day back from the Christmas and New Years holidays, PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Assistant Director and Student Advisor Iris Gutierrez, right, helps returning student Andre Evans of Sulphur Springs as he registers for the 2021 Spring Semester. For information about applying for admission or scholarships to PJC, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs student Evans registering on first day back from holidays...
Paris Junior College Scholarships Available for Spring Semester Classes Begin January 11
Paris Junior College has scholarships available for students to use in the Spring Semester, but applicants should take action now to gain funding for classes that begin Monday, Jan. 11. PJC is offering face-to-face, interactive video, hybrid, and online classes so students may best meet their educational needs. New students need to apply for admission to PJC, either by contacting [email protected] or filling out the online form...
Duvall, Gonzales Sentenced On One Felony Charge Each
Two men were sentenced on one felony charge each Jan. 4 in district court, according to court reports. Rowdy Dee Duvall (HCSO jail photo) Rowdy Dee Duvall was scheduled to appear in the 8th Judicial District Court at 10 a.m. Jan. 4 for a sentence on an unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon charge. The offense was alleged to have occurred on March 2, 2019. The third-degree felony charge stems from a traffic stop on Jefferson...
Claude Thompson
Graveside service for Claude Thompson, age 83, of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00 A.M. onWednesday, January 13, 2021 at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 P.M onTuesday, January 12, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson passed away onSaturday, January 2, 2021 at his home in Winnsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.The online register can be signed at...
Woman Jailed On Child Endangerment-Criminal Neglect Warrant
A 26-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was jailed Monday on a child abandonment or child endangerment-criminal neglect warrant, marking the second time she’s been accused of the charge in Hopkins County and the third time in less than a year she’s been booked into Hopkins County jail on a felony charge,, according to arrest and jail reports. Mary Elizabeth Walker (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Officers...
Shirley Ann Wolf
Graveside services for Shirley Ann Wolf, age 84, of Gilmer will be held at North Hopkins Cemetery onThursday, January 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Terry Bolton officiating. There will be no formalvisitation. Shirley passed away on January 1, 2021 at Gilmer Nursing and Rehabilitation, Gilmer Texas. She was born May 11, 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas the daughter of Wylie McIntire and Elsie Mae PondMcIntire. She married Jodie Wolf and he...
