A Flash Flood Watch In Effect 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 27 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28
National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of north central Texas, northeast Texas, and south central Texas from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. Rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches will be common with isolated amounts up to 5 inches possible. Soils will saturate quickly and periods of heavy rain will likely result in rapid runoff and a potential for flash flooding....
SSHS UIL Academic Team Placed 3rd at District
Bi-District One Act Play The One Act play cast and crew earned the right to compete at Area UIL One Act Play Competition at Flower Mound High School on March 30 with their performance of “Violet Sharp” Wednesday, March 21 at Bi-District UIL. Superlatives were earned by Lucia Yanez (All Star Crew), Briana Isham (All Star Cast), Sarah Harper and Jaci Reed (Honorable Mention All Star Cast). Well done, One-Act Play!! Cast and crew...
Judy Ann Horton Price
Memorial Services for Judy Ann Horton Price, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at a later date. Mrs. Price passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Charles “Charlie” Nelson
Funeral service for Charles “Charlie” Nelson, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Piney Grove Baptist Church with Darrell Brown and Rev. Al Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Piney Grove Cemetery with Kyle Presley, Cameron Geautreaux, David Nelson, Donald Bullard, Cody Burks and Dillon Burks serving as pallbearers and the Texas Roadrunners serving as honorary...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 83 Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 83 indictments late last week. A majority of the indictments were for Possession of a Controlled Substance. However, there were a number of other charges resulting in the indictments. Those arrested prior to indictment include: Ricky Lynn Hunt was indicted for two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Alejandro Castro Rodriguez was indicted for Smuggling of Persons. A grey Honda van with...
Winnsboro Police Department Report March 19-25, 2018
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, investigated two accidents, responded to 141 calls for service, issued 55 citations and wrote 24 warnings during the March 19-25, 2018 report period. Alfred Joiner, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested March 19th on a Hopkins County Warrant. Christopher Crone, 47, of Tyler, was arrested March 21st for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. Cynthia Graham, 52, of Kilgore was arrested March 24th for...
Joyce Laverne House
Funeral services for Joyce Laverne House, age 77 of Pickton will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Robert Montgomery and Bro. Eldon Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Alba, TX with Robert Flewelling, Jr., Carroll Hanning, Ryan Chandler, Robert Flewelling III, Kenny Turner, and Nathanael House serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday,...
Dinner Bell Menu For March 28, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 28, 2018 Clayton Homes this week’s Community Partner. Baked Ham Slices Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Brunch Egg Casserole Spicy-Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes Holiday Honeycrisp Salad Hot Rolls Coconut Cake Decorated with Jelly Bean Eggs Pudding Trifle (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United...
Monday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 4 p.m; 40% chance after 10 p.m.; High: 79; Low: 67; Wind South around 15 mph gusting to 25
Soccer Bi-District: Lady Cats Game at Rockwall; Wildcats Game at Wylie
A possible Lady Cats and Wildcats soccer playoff doubleheader was not to be this year as complications arose. The Lady Cats’ soccer team, the number three seed in District 16-5A, will play Wylie East, the number two seed in District 15-5A, Thursday at 6 p.m. at Rockwall. The Wildcats’ soccer team, the number four seed in District 16-5A, will face Lovejoy, the champion of District 15-5A, at Wylie’s Pirate...
