Wood County Sheriff’s Report December 6-12, 2017
December 6th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1940 near Yantis, at approximately 10:23 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:34 p.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 3860 near Hawkins. A known actor stole an electric impact driver from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded...
Game Day: Lady Cats in Hallsville; Wildcats visit Royce City
There is Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball on this Friday (December 15) game day. For the Lady Cats, they’ll have their second district game Friday night in Hallsville. The JV Gold plays at 5 p.m., the JV Blue at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity Lady Cats at 7:30 p.m. Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman notes that Hallsville has a new coach this year so he expects some changes in their system. Tuesday night Coach Chapman said he had...
SSISD Sets Early Dismissal Thursday as Holiday Begins
All students in Sulphur Springs schools will be dismissed early Thursday, December 21 for the Christmas-New Year Holiday. Buses will run approximately three hours earlier, leaving the hub around 12:45 p.m. and begin afternoon runs.
Crump Captured; Faces Possible Failure to Appear Indictment
December 15, 2017 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators and deputies apprehended Keri Amanda Crump, 28, of Sulphur Springs, Friday morning in Rowlett, Texas. Crump has been on the run after she failed to appear the second day of her jury trial last week. Although not present for the second day of her trial Tuesday December 12, 2017, a Hopkins County Jury found Crump guilty of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group...
A year in review: 2017 Hopkins County Youth Science of Agriculture By Mario Villarino
Relevance: As today’s youth are further removed from farming, their understanding of the importance of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives diminishes. This Science of Agriculture (Ag Literacy/Awareness) program targets 4th grade students and teachers in Rains, Hopkins, Delta, Wood and Franklin Counties. The plan provided the following educational components: Educational support materials on Science of Agriculture,...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn Evelyn (Arnold) Horne moved into our community recently. She reports that her daughters, Stacy Green from Sugar Land and Alisa Ottley and Saylor from Dallas, came for lunch and a visit on Friday the 8th. Kim and Lee Beck had a nice visit with their “almost 2-year-old” granddaughter, Demi, and parents, Derek & Michelle Dailey. Demi got to see Santa and all the sights at Heritage Park. Kim adds, “Lee is selling his...
Year in Review – Skills Camp By Johanna Hicks
This is the third in a series of summaries for Extension programming. Many people are not aware of the vast array of resources and opportunities that are offered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, so I hope you are enjoying reading these summaries! Today’s column features Skills Camp. Relevance: According to Kids’ Count Data Center, 2015 statistics, the percentages of Texas children by the household’s head...
Sam Songer
Sam Songer passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 in Winnsboro, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. He was born in Hugo, OK March 27, 1937, to Samuel Elbert and Dona Mae Bryant Songer. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married Gail Dixon in Dallas, on June 3, 1968. During most of his working career he was self-employed in the septic system business. Survivors include: Children: 10; Grandchildren: 19; Great-grandchildren:...
