William “Ryan” Miller
Nov25

William “Ryan” Miller

Memorial service for William “Ryan” Miller, age 29, of Yantis, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Community Bible Fellowship Church with Rev. Paul Pogue officiating. Ryan passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Medical City of Plano. He was born on December 6, 1990 in Sulphur Springs, the son of William Ray Miller and Tracy Michelle Mays Potter. He married Victoria Jessalyn Arredondo on May 5, 2019 in...

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Motorists Urged To Take Simple Safety Precaution
Nov25

Motorists Urged To Take Simple Safety Precaution

TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Reminds Drivers And Passengers About The  Importance Of Wearing Seat Belts TxDOT Logo AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, Texas Department of Transportation reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their loved ones: buckling up. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying by 45% for people in the...

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Wednesday Game Day: Wildcats Basketball Team Scheduled To Get In Another Game Before Thanksgiving
Nov25

Wednesday Game Day: Wildcats Basketball Team Scheduled To Get In Another Game Before Thanksgiving

The Wildcats Basketball Team is in action on this Wednesday game day. The game was originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday, but the Wildcats agreed to the rescheduling to assist Dallas Lincoln with their quarantine schedule. The Wildcats will take on Lincoln at the PC Cobb Center in Dallas. The schedule called for a freshman game at 1 p.m., a JV contest at 2:30 p.m. with the varsity game at 4 p.m. The Wildcats are 1-3 so far this...

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Men Receive Deferred Sentence For Controlled Substance Charge
Nov25

Men Receive Deferred Sentence For Controlled Substance Charge

Two men each received a deferred sentence on a controlled substance charge in district court this week. Two men and a woman also plead guilty in court and are slated to be sentenced in a hearing next month, according to court reports. Rafael Sanchez Gutierrez (HCSO jail photo) On Monday, Nov. 23, Rafael Sanchez Gutierrez appeared in the 8th Judicial District Court during the 9 a.m. session. He arranged to plead guilty on a possession...

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Michael Wess Jordan
Nov25

Michael Wess Jordan

Michael Wess Jordan, 73, of Mt. Vernon, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2020. Michael is survived by his wife Janet of 49 years, son Josh Jordan and hiswife Kayce, daughter Julianne Evans and her husband Jason, brotherJack Dale Jordan and his wife Jo, and grandchildren Emerson Jordan,Gillis Evans, Katherine Jordan and Jordan Evans. Michael was precededin death by his sister Micki Jordan and his parents, Joe and Jean Jordan. Mike...

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The Lady Cats Basketball Team Evens Season Record With Home Win Tuesday Over Mineola
Nov25

The Lady Cats Basketball Team Evens Season Record With Home Win Tuesday Over Mineola

The Lady Cats Basketball Team is trying to get back into the swing of things after some time in quarantine due to coronavirus. They struggled mightily in their lopsided loss at Liberty-Eylau Monday, November 23, in Texarkana. They also started out slow in the first half in their home opener against Mineola Tuesday afternoon. Lady Cats Basketball versus Mineola After leading 10-8 after the first quarter, the Lady Cats trailed at the...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 18-23, 2020
Nov25

Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 18-23, 2020

Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Nov. 18-23, 2020: Alarm: 6Animal Complaint: 9Arrest/Warrant: 9Assault: 4Burglary: 2Criminal Trespass: 1Disturbances/Disputes: 16Fire-Structure: 2Fraud: 3Inquest: 2Livestock at Large: 9Noise Complaint: 1Reckless Driver: 4Shots Fired: 3Suspicious Activity: 17Theft: 11Traffic Closed by Arrest: 2Traffic Hazard: 4Violation of Protective Order: 1Welfare Check: 14 Wood...

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Lady Cats Volleyball Team Hits Another Second Round Roadblock In 3-0 Area Loss to North Forney
Nov25

Lady Cats Volleyball Team Hits Another Second Round Roadblock In 3-0 Area Loss to North Forney

In the recent playoff success of the Lady Cats Volleyball Team, the end of the road in most cases has been in the Area round, the second round. The Lady Cats have made the playoffs five of the last six years and in three of those seasons, dreams ended at Area. Two times there were bi-district losses. Tuesday, November 24, the Lady Cats took on North Forney in an Area contest at Royse City and the Lady Falcons ended the Lady...

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Please Remember Your Local Business When Shopping This Season
Nov25

Please Remember Your Local Business When Shopping This Season

Chamber Connection Nov. 26, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 2020 has been a year for the history books, and now … here we sit preparing for Thanksgiving Day! The Friday after Thanksgiving is a day often referred to as Black Friday. It was named Black Friday because it described the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on...

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Lake Country CASA Benefits From Alliance Bank Donation
Nov25

Lake Country CASA Benefits From Alliance Bank Donation

Lake Country CASA Executive Director Gina Law, Alliance Bank President/CEO Tom Sellers Tom Sellers, Alliance Bank President/CEO, presented a $1,000 donation on behalf of the bank in lieu of a public customer appreciation event to Lake Country CASA Executive Director Gina Law to the Court Appointed Special Advocates for children this week. The contribution is especially appreciated this year as Lake Country CASA will not be able to...

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