John Wesley Lawson Jailed For Allegedly Assaulting Wife
April 16, 2019 – A 72-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested at 1:28 p.m. Monday for injury to an elderly person. John Wesley Lawson The man, identified in April 15 arrest reports as John Wesley Lawson, is accused of hitting his elderly wife in the head with his fist while driving down State Highway 19 north, then of stopping the Kia sport utility vehicle and pushing her out of it onto the side of the road. The woman was...
The Yantis Catfish Classic Tournament and Community Event is for All Ages to Enjoy
Jerry E. Miller, businessmen and former long-time Mayor of Yantis, Texas, is now enjoying more time to fish these days. He is also getting excited about the annual Yantis Catfish Classic on Lake Fork set for the weekend of April 27 and 28. This catfish tournament is organized for everyone, from kids on up. It also has a $25,000 guaranteed cash payout, which goes to the top seven overall anglers in the two-day fishing contest,...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Make All-District Soccer Teams
Twelve Wildcats and nine Lady Cats made the All-District Soccer Teams released Monday, April 15. For the Wildcats, center midfielder Kevin Yanez, wing and fullback Andrew Escobar and forward Enrique Arellano were named First Team All-District. Center midfielder and forward Alexis Escobedo, center back David Moreno and goalkeeper Noe Ponce were selected to the Second Time All-District. Wing and Forward Omar Hernandez, center back...
Louisiana, Georgia Men Reportedly Caught With Stolen Checks
Sulphur Springs police arrested two men Monday on a charge of theft-stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order. Police reported responding about 12:25 p.m. Monday to a complaint of a burglary in progress at a Gilmer Street auto business. Upon arrival, they contacted two men: a 39-year-old from Independence, Louisiana and a 37-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia. Officers reportedly discovered several stolen checks on them,...
City Closer To Gaining Ownership Of Old Thermo Mine Property
Sulphur Springs is one step closer to owning the Thermo mine property; the city receive the draft water permit, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. “For the city, that’s a major milestone passed in gaining ownership of the property,” said Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. There are still two steps, related to the bridge and road, to be achieved before that can occur, however, the city manger said. If those...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 3-9, 2019
April 3 Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2482 near Mineola, at approximately 7:32 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. David Wilson, 40, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 2298 near Alba; at approximately 11:07 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: “The Golden Age of Radio” PRESENTER: Ken Hanushek Ken Hanushek Ken Hanushek was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has a BA in history from Grove City College, PA, a MS in political science from Auburn University, AL and a MS in history from Texas A&M, Commerce. Ken is a retired Air Force Lt....
Education Topics Presented For Senate Consideration
The property tax revenue cap proposal made it through another round of the Senate, while the school finance reform bill has been removed from the agenda for Tuesday’s session, Texas School Association of School Boards Government Relations department reports. Below is a round up provided by Dax Gonzalez of Texas Association of School Boards Government Relations department regarding the most recent session, as well as information...
Allan Bouknight
Mr. Allan Bouknight, age 58 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 in Winnsboro. He was born on August 14th, 1960 in Garland to the late Foy Lee Bouknight and Helen Moore Bouknight. He was a retired Truck Driver for Moolah and was preceded in death by his wife Debbie Bouknight in 2008.He is survived by his two sons, Dylan Bouknight of Winnsboro and Denver Bouknight of Winnsboro; sister, Sherry Todd of Fort Madison,...
