Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
10/07/2019 – 10/13/2019 Hunter Moss, age 19, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 10/07/2019 for Possession of marijuana <=2oz. Drug Free Zone and Winnsboro Municipal Warrants for Operating unregistered motor vehicle and Minor in possession of tobacco. Gustavo Muro, age 19, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 10/11/2019 on Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and No Driver’s License. Accidents:0...
Veterans To Be Honored With Nov. 9 Parade, Honor Flight Send-Off On Oct. 31
At least two local events are planned to honor local veterans in the coming weeks. A Veteran’s Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. This year’s grand marshal will be Clayton McGraw. The parade will depart from Gerald Prim Stadium on Houston Street, continuing to Church Street, to Jefferson Street at the square, then continue on Gilmer Street to Brookshire’s. As of last week, 40-50 entries had been...
Brenda J. Kelly
Funeral Service for Brenda J. Kelly, age 63, of Sulphur Springs will be Saturday, October 19th, at 11 a.m. at Morning Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Union Chapel Cemetary in Pittsburg, TX. Johnson Funeral Home of Pittsburg, TX is in charge of the arrangements. With our condolences.
Meal-A-Day Menu for Oct. 15-18, 2020
Tuesday – Sliced ham, parsley new potatoes, spinach and a roll. Wednesday – Beef enchilada, Spanish rice and refried beans. Thursday – Chicken taco soup, cheese cubes, tortilla chips and tossed salad. Friday – Barbecue sausage, cole slaw, baked beans and roll.
Commissioners Court Appoints Bart Green To Civic Center Board Of Directors
Resolution Approved Calling for Census 2020 Complete Count Committee Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Oct. 14, approved two resolutions, one designating a Precinct 4 representative to the Hopkins County Civic Center Board and another to create a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. Bart Green was appointed as the Precinct 4 representative to the Civic Center Board Of Directors....
Police Remind Residents To Secure Vehicles, Property
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson is once again reminding residents to secure their property when leaving it unattended, especially vehicles. The warning follows some recent vehicle burglaries and thefts. In most cases, vehicles were left unlocked, allowing others access to personal belongings inside — including keys. People are reminded when possible to remove valuables — including money, jewelry, wallets, bank...
Sheriff’s Deputies, Canines Receive Specialized Training
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Colt Patterson and Jason Lavender returned home last week from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where they attained specialized training with their police canines. Colt Patterson and K-9 partner Jason Lavender and K-9 partner The officers and canines Chiv and Mali completed a two-week, 150-hour Advanced K-9 handler course with emphasis on narcotics as well as suspect tracking on various terrain,...
Pickton Resident Accused Of Taking Other Woman’s Car
October 14, 2019 – A 40-year-old Pickton woman was jailed Saturday for allegedly taking another woman’s Dodge Avenger without permission. Summer Lee Wright Summer Wright was accused of leaving with the car owner’s purse which she said contained her car keys, following an argument at a Commerce address. The car owner said she hadn’t seen her vehicle since Tuesday, deputies alleged in arrest reports. Officials...
Sam Porter, Jr.
Funeral services for Sam Porter, Jr., age 77, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Sam passed away on October 11, 2019 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. He was born on April 9, 1942 in Sulphur Springs, the son of Sam Porter Sr. and Mary Lee Ross Porter. Sam married...
