Gerald Wayne Swann
Mr. Gerald Wayne Swann age 72 of Winnsboro passed away August 17, 2018. Gerald was born May 14th, 1946 in Wood County to the late Gerald Anderson Swann and Alma Marie Swann. He graduated Winnsboro High School in 1963. He was drafted into the Army following high school. Gerald attended East Texas State College of Commerce, Texas. Graduating in 1970 with Bachelors degree in Science. Gerald was Refinery & plant manager of Gulf States...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 8-14, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for August 8, 2018 to August 14, 2018: Disturbance: 7;Thefts: 6;Burglaries: 4;Terroristic Threats: 1;Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 3; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 25; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 3; Assaults: 1; Dog Bites: 1; Fires: 1; Noise...
City Council Sets Course for Future Meetings
Tuesday night, August 21, 2018 in a special session the Sulphur Springs City Council approved placing a tax revenue increase on the September 4th Regular Session Agenda and set two public hearings regarding the increase. They approved placing raises for the City Municipal Judges and City Secretary in the 2018-2019 budget and discussed nominees for a City Charter Review Committee. In a 5-2 vote the Sulphur Springs City Council placed a...
12-Week Family Bible Study Series to Begin at Brashear Baptist Church
Taking the Brashear exit south from Interstate 30 in Hopkins County, you will see the Brashear Baptist Church on both sides of CR 3389, just a stone’s throw from the Post Office. The original part of the church and sanctuary was expanded in recent years to accommodate growth, with a new family life center, kitchen, gym and generous parking across the street. The church now serves a growing congregation pastored by David Burns,...
Lady Cats Defeat Forney
Scoring big points down the stretch proved to be the difference Tuesday night as the Lady Cats’ volleyball team defeated Forney, 3-0 at Wildcat Gym. In sets one and two, the score was tied 23-23 late. The Lady Cats scored the final two points in both sets to win them 25-23 and 25-23. In set three, the teams were tied 19-19 down the stretch. The Lady Cats scored six straight points to win the set, 25-19 and the match, 3-0. The...
Winnsboro Police Report August 13-19, 2018
Winnsboro Police made five arrests, investigated two accidents, responded to 129 calls for service, issued 30 citations and 35 warnings during the August 13-19, 2018 reporting period. Kimberly Nelson, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested August 13th for Public Intoxication. Dereck Applegate, 32, of Pittsburg was arrested August 14th for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less than 28-grams in a Drug Free Zone. Kara...
David Bascom Anders
Funeral service for David Bascom Anders, age 72, of Quinlan will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Shanon Salsman officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Steven Shotwell, Cody Sewell, Justin Graves, Danny Anders, Wesley Anders and Jarrett Sitton serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky...
Michael Todd Neel
Michael Todd Neel, 46, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018, in Greenville. Michael was born in Garland, Texas, on December 26, 1971, to Frances Jean Bell and Howard Lee Neel. He worked for Weatherford as a Machine Operator. Prior to working at Weatherford, he worked side by side with his brother building homes in the Dallas area for over 15 years. Michael was an avid cook, winning awards for his B.B.Q briskets and...
