Coy E. Owens
Funeral service for Coy E. Owens, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Joshua Davis officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at 3:00 P.M. at Restlawn Cemetery with Larry Owens, Ronnie Owens, Josh Davis, Bill Owens, Mike Owens, and Dale Owens serving as pallbearers and Dean Owens and Mike Shaw serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation...
Clyde Overton Shelton, Jr.
Mr. Clyde Overton Shelton, Jr., age 90 of Mineola, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Tyler. He was born on June 20, 1929 in Huntsville, Texas to the late Clyde Shelton and Vassie Dore Shelton. He was a retired Dispatcher and Truck Driver and longtime member of First Baptist Church in Mineola. He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Shelton. Clyde Overton Shelton, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Velma Shelton of...
Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course scheduled
By Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Ag and NR A Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Hopkins County Extension Office. The 6- hour course provides a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of conventional and aerobic septic systems, and explains how activities within the home impact septic systems. Presentations will...
Expo to Provide Job Seekers with Career Information
Expo to Provide Job Seekers with Career Information Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with area employers during the 2020 Career and Community Resources Expo on Tuesday, March 10. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ROC – First Baptist Church – Sulphur Springs, 116 Oak Avenue. Representatives from over 30 area businesses will promote the job opportunities available in the region. Job seekers should bring...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report March 2-8, 2020
Arrests No reportable arrests Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 155 calls forservice during this reporting period. Citations The Winnsboro Police Department issued 37 citations and 43 warningsduring this reporting period.
Commissioners Declare Emergency, Designate $1 Million For Road Work
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning took steps to free up an additional $1,564,000 in funding for road improvements this summer. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Emergency designation The court first approved a resolution declaring an emergency in Hopkins County due to recent weather which impacted county roads. The Commissioners Court, cited Local Government Code §111.070(b), for allowing them to “authorize an...
HCSO: Disturbance Allegedly Involving Weapon Results In Misdemeanor Arrest
Sheriff’s deputies Sunday evening arrested a 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man, following a disturbance in which a weapon was reportedly displayed, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Drew Fisher and Kevin Lester, Sgt. Shea Shaw and Sgt. Richard Greer were dispatched at 6:05 p.m. to County Road 2302, where a male allegedly had a gun while walking around and banging on doors and yelling at the...
Traffic Stop, Investigation Of Suspicious Activity Result In 2 Arrests By Cumby Police
A traffic stop and investigation of suspicious activity by Cumby police Saturday evening resulted in two arrests Saturday, according to police reports. Cumby Police Officer Zack Steward reported conducting a traffic stop on a red Pontiac at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 7 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 112. Upon contact with the driver, Steward alleged he could smell a marijuana odor coming from the vehicle. So, he asked the driver to exit and...
Commissioners Court Meeting, Work Session Agendas For March 9, 2020
Hopkins County Commissioners Court has a full morning ahead Monday, with a regular meeting scheduled at 9 a.m. and followed immediately by a work session. Below are the agendas for both morning meetings. Hopkins County Commissioners Court KSST Radio reports on Hopkins County Commissioners Court meetings. Click here for related stories.
Dinner Bell Menu for March 11, 2020
The Messengers Sunday School Class is the Community Partner Herb Crusted Pork Loin Colcannon (St. Patrick’s Day is coming– this is an Irish dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage) Garden Salad Yeast Rolls and Butter Lemon Cake To Die For Chilled Lemon Cake (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 am). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). It is Spring Break Week. Students on a holiday are...
