St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Serves Dinner Bell
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church was this week’s Community Partner. Members faithfully served food prepared by the always pleasant and caring Dinner Bell volunteers. Dbell 6-19-20191 Dbell 6-19-20192 Dbell 6-19-20193 Dbell 6-19-20194 Dbell 6-19-20195 Dbell...
Future Of Pipeline Road Discussed By Local Officials
June 19, 2019 – City and local transportation officials joined Hopkins County Commissioners Court opened discussions regarding a bridge project and possibility of reopening of Pipeline Road to provide another access route for emergency responders and property owners. Essentially, the city and county have both considered ways to reopen Pipeline Road, which in addition to having water issues and being grown up also has a bridge in...
“Disaster Drill” is Hopkins County Emergency Management Local Test
Emergency Management Coordinators L.to R. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson, Hopkins County Emergency Management Specialist Kristi Springfield, and Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley A “disaster drill”, set for Friday morning June 21, will be held near the Sulphur Springs High School area. If you notice a number of response vehicles and personnel in that area, rest assured it is part of a State-recommended...
Sheriff’s Investigators Locate Man Who Missed Scheduled Court Appearance
Anthony Glenn Ewton Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and Investigator Dennis Findley were made aware Anthony Glenn Ewton, 52, of Sulphur Springs did not appear in the 8th Judicial District Court at 9 a.m. Tuesday as he was scheduled to do. Two warrants had been issued for Ewton’s arrest on the charges he failed to appear on. So, the sheriff’s investigators went to his last known address...
Officials Looking Into Program That Could Help Extend Roads, Reduce Scrap Tire Waste
City and county officials said they are looking into options that could help not only provide a long term working solution to address the large number of scrap tires that need to be disposed of locally but also the need for more road improvements. One process, called mechanical concrete, could potentially, if utilized, extend the lifespan of some roads. Mechanical concrete uses a patented process and machine to cut down scrap tires...
Barbara Bush Primary PTO To Host Spooktacular 5K & Fun Run At Celebration Plaza
Barbara Bush Primary is getting a jump start on PTO fundraising for the upcoming school year by opening registration for their Oct. 12 Spooktacular 5K & Fun Run. And, making this one even more interesting, is the fact that participants are encouraged to run in costumes. Not a runner? No problem. Walking or jogging is permitted. In keeping with the event theme, those who want to help but aren’t up for the run itself can also...
Galilee Baptist Church Observes Annual Homecoming
Galilee Baptist Church, located at 3377 County Road 2324, in Como, Texas, will observe their Annual Homecoming and 132nd Church Anniversary Sunday, June 23rd, 2019, beginning at 3:00pm. The guest speaker will be Reverend B. C. Grant, associate minister at Little Friendship Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. All churches are invited. B. R. Hargest, Pastor. Baptist Church
Alice Catherine Harget
Alice Catherine Harget Mrs. Alice Catherine Harget passed away on Sunday, June 16th, 2019 at her home in Houston at the age of 67. She was born on June 18th, 1951 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Virgil Cooper and Jeanita Bass Cooper. Alice was a retired administrator with TxDot. She is survived by her husband, Greg Harget of Houston; daughter, Wendy Humbarger and her husband Lance of Houston and sister, Charlotte Kettlewell and...
Winnsboro Police Department Report for June 10-16, 2019
Arrests Hubbard, Delena, 34 years of age, of Scroggins, was arrested on 6/15/2019 for possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams. Accidents The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on 6/14/2019 at East Coke at Walnut. No injuries were reported. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 114 calls for service during this reporting...
