Sulphur Springs Resident Accused Of Aggravated Sexual Assault
A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody at his residence early Tuesday morning on a warrant for aggravated sexual assault, according to arrest reports. Charles Edward Horne Jr. Hopkins County sheriff’s office became involved Monday when an outcry was made by a female connected to his family alleging aggravated sexual assault, according to sheriff’s reports. The alleged victim reportedly spoke with...
Gene Watson
Gene Watson, 83, of Sulphur Springs passed away January 13, 2020. He was born on October 4, 1936 in Tira, Texas to Ernest Lonnie and Myrza Chapman Watson. He married Janette Rorie on August 24, 1958 in Sulphur Springs.From an early age, he wanted to work and help his family. He went door to door selling newspapers, bought a snow cone and fireworks stand, and paid for his first car by age 14. When he got his driver’s license the...
Mildred Lucille Wilson Barksdale
Funeral services for Mildred Lucille Wilson Barksdale, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Spence Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Kent Pate and Dr. Roy Edgemon officiating. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m., prior to the service. pallbearers will be W.G. White, Travis State, Tommy Glenn, Gene White, Don Brown, and Jim Roberts. Honorary pallbearers will be the Radio Bible...
Wildcats Basketball Team Rides Stifling Second Half Defense To Victory Over McKinney North
For the first half of the #4 ranked Wildcats Basketball Team’s home game against McKinney North Monday evening, January 13, the Bulldogs deliberate offense looked to be a key to success. The Bulldogs led the Wildcats 11-7 after the first quarter and 21-17 at halftime. During the second half, the Wildcats got some key steals, pounded the offensive glass and most importantly turned up the defensive pressure. As a result, the...
Injury Bug Biting Lady Cats Basketball Team Hard
The Lady Cats Basketball Team is going through a rough stretch of injuries as key district games are coming up. Saturday, January 10, senior Colbria Harrison suffered an ankle injury very late in the second quarter of the Lady Cats, 65-41 loss to #12 ranked Royse City. The Lady Cats were already having to do without freshman Kenzie Willis, out with an ankle injury, and freshman Serenity Lewis, out with a bone bruise on a foot. The...
Plat Request Tabled; Red Cross, Fire Protection Agreements Approved By Hopkins County Commissioners Court
January 13, 2020 – Hopkins County Commissioner Court made short work of Monday’s regular meeting, going through the agenda in about 15 minutes. Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent Johanna Hicks presents education training certificates to commissioners, recognizes judge. Plat Request The court was asked to consider approving a plat request to separate two lots in Together Good Deeds II Addition to sell. County Clerk...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Jan. 6, 2020-Jan. 12, 2020
Arrests Christopher Pyron, age 30, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1/06/2020 for a Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.Brenda Durbin, age 28, of Como, was arrested on 1/08/2020 for a Hoking County Warrant for Violation of Probation – Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 less than1.William Waldrop, age 60, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1/08/2020 for two Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants...
Shawn Derrick "Coot" Hayden
Mr. Shawn Derrick “Coot” Hayden, age 42, of Lone Oak, passedaway, peacefully, while asleep, Friday morning, January 10th, at his residence.He was born Nov. 22, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio, to the parentageof James and Eva Myers Hayden Derrick graduated from Wills Point High School.He worked as a commercial driver for different companies in deliveries.Survivors include:Mother: Eva Hayden of Lone OakSisters: Melissa Thomas and...
Hopkins County Republican Presidents Day Candidate Forum
The Hopkins County Republican “Presidents Day Candidate Forum” isFebruary 17, 2020 at the Hopkins County Civic Center located at 1200Houston St here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Doors will open at 5:45 pmand the Dinner/Auction will begin at 6:15 pm. 2018 Republican Event The Hopkins County Republican Party is excited to announce this year’sdinner will be prepared and served by the North Hopkins High SchoolCulinary Arts Class. Our...
