Lantz Appointed Pastor for First United Methodist Church, Sulphur Springs
July 16, 2018 – Ed Lantz has been appointed Senior Pastor for First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. Ed Lantz was raised in Princeton, Texas, where he attended Princeton ISD from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Upon graduation he briefly studied Forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University before transferring to East Texas State University where he received a BA in English and Psychology. While in college...
SSHS Band Summer Percussion Camp Underway
During his previous twelve year career as Sulphur Springs Middle School Band Director, one of Spencer Emmert’s duties at one time was conducting summer percussion camp for the late High School Band Director Charles McCauley. After McCauley passed away this spring, the SSISD hired Emmert as Band Director. Emmert spent the past four years as the Winnsboro Band Director. Monday (July 16) morning, Middle School Assistant Band...
Lady Cat Wallace Scores Run in All-Star Game Performance
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo recently commented on Lady Cats’ shortstop Kelsey Wallace’s performance in the prestigious Texas Girls Coaches Association’s All-Star Softball Game played last Wednesday in Arlington. He said great times and memories were made at the game. Coach Carrillo said Wallace went one for two at the plate with a double and a run scored. He said she played great and he added he was proud...
Old Saltillo Cemetery Recognized by Texas Historical Commission at Annual Meeting
The Old Saltillo Cemetery Memorial Day meeting was held at the Old Saltillo United Methodist Church on Sunday July 15, 2018. Over 200 persons attended in cool comfort inside the newly renovated and air conditioned sanctuary. After the business meeting and program, a long line wended it’s way into the Woodrow Kirby Fellowship Hall to enjoy the covered dish lunch spread on numerous tables. Pastor Stephen Cotten led the welcome and...
Mary Lou Ramey
Mary Lou Ramey, age 83, passed away gracefully on July 14, 2018 in her home with her family and loved ones by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Renee Ramey Herrington and husband Dave Herrington, formerly of San Marcos, TX, her sister, Janna Renee Spurlock of Kerrville, TX and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin Jackson and Evadean Hardee Jackson, her brother-in-law William Thomas...
Brashear Woman Reports Assault; Arrested for Meth
Sunday morning Christina Almendarez Medina, 40, of Brashear, contacted Hopkins County Sheriff’s office that she was the victim of an assault. During their investigation, deputies found a clear crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine inside the bedroom. Medina (photo not available) and her boyfriend had been living together for 5 months. Her boyfriend, who was not at the residence at the time of the investigation, is...
Winnsboro Police Department Report July 9-15, 2018
Winnsboro Police arrested three, responded to 144 calls for service, issued 39 citations and wrote 32 warnings during the report period July 9-15, 2018. There were no accidents reported. Bryan Couch, 26, of Gilmer, was arrested on July 9th on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant. Stephen Hotary, 52, of Quitman, was arrested on July 10th on a Broward County Warrant. Jordan Grant, 33, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 13th on a Winnsboro...
Monday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 98 with heat index as high as 104; Low: 78; Wind: South, southwest 5-10 mph
