Donna Kay Brinlee Benson
Dec09

Donna Kay Brinlee Benson

Funeral service for Donna Kay Brinlee Benson, age 75, of Como will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rick Higgins officiating. Interment to follow at Como Cemetery with Wesley Eddleman, Ty Benson, Robert Fewelling, Bryan Lacy, Ray Edwards, Brad Flowers serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel....

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For Dec. 2-Dec. 8, 2019
Dec09

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For Dec. 2-Dec. 8, 2019

Arrests Rickey Wells, 56 years of age, of Como, TX, was arrested on 12/03/2019 on a Franklin County Warrant for Probation Violation and multiple Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants. Enrique Ortiz- Montoya, 45 years of age, of Como, TX, was arrested on 12/03/2019 on a Hopkins County Warrant for Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear.Randall Evans, 30 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 12/04/2019 for Possession of Controlled Substance...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 26-Dec. 3, 2019
Dec09

Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 26-Dec. 3, 2019

Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Tuesday, Nov. 26 Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 779 near Quitman; at approximately 2:15 a.m. Charles King, 40, of Crossroads, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.At 4:04 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Yantis.Deputies were dispatched to CR 1946 near Yantis, at approximately 9:02 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown,...

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Channel 18:  Lighted Christmas Parade December 6, 2019
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4 Members Of Sulphur Springs City Council Resign
Dec09

4 Members Of Sulphur Springs City Council Resign

Sulphur Springs City Council members (far left) Erica Armstrong, Jimmy Lucas, (fourth from left) Norman Sanders and (second from right) Jeff Sanderson have resigned their seats from Sulphur Springs City Council, effective immediately Four members of Sulphur Springs City Council had submitted letters of resignation, effective immediately, as of Monday morning. Mayor Norman Sanders submitted his resignation on Thursday. Erica Armstrong,...

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County To Cease Providing Trash Dumpsters For Public
Dec09

County To Cease Providing Trash Dumpsters For Public

Hopkins Count Commissioner Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning announced the county will soon cease providing dumpsters at county barns for the public to use. Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker noted that the county spent $37,881 last year on trash dumpsters provided for constituents “This is a service that we have been providing for the constituents. This started out as a five year program grant that paid...

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'Christmas Market on Main' a Success for Local Small Biz and Cavanaugh/Reed Fund
Dec09

'Christmas Market on Main' a Success for Local Small Biz and Cavanaugh/Reed Fund

Marlene DeYong and Katy Moss Steelman enjoying the Market More than 25 Christmas vendors spread their tables and displays out on Main Street during Saturday’s second annual ‘Christmas Market on Main”! The event not only boosted foot traffic in the downtown Sulphur Springs shopping district, but shoppers from other towns got to know our merchant shops and eateries even better. Professional photos with Santa was...

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SSISD Bands Offer Christmas Concert Dec. 10; Auction Will Help Fund Orlando Trip
Dec09

SSISD Bands Offer Christmas Concert Dec. 10; Auction Will Help Fund Orlando Trip

Sulphur Springs ISD Bands will perform a Christmas concert is Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature “Sounds of the Season” performed by the SSISD Jazz, Middle School and High School Band programs. Admission is free to all. However, a silent auction to help fund the band’s planned spring performance trip to Orlando will also be held...

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Dinner Bell Menu For Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
Dec09

Dinner Bell Menu For Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

VFW Post 8560 is Community Partner this week. Is it Fall, is it Winter? Who knows as we awaken each day to a different season! For sure you know you will get a great meal at Dinner Bell! Chicken Parmesan Rice Pilaf Bacon Infused Green Beans Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Sour Cream Apple Cake Baked Apples (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). ...

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Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stabbing Stepfather During Argument
Dec09

Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stabbing Stepfather During Argument

A 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused Sunday evening of stabbing his stepfather with a knife during an argument, according to sheriff’s reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 5:09 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 to County Road 1136, where a man was alleged to have stabbed his former stepfather’s hand with a knife. While responding, officials were...

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