Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 22-28, 2017
November 22nd Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 312 near Winnsboro; at approximately 12:26 a.m. Wendell Hays, 59, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant, Tampering/Fabricate Physical Evidence and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Mineola, at approximately 9:04 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a grass shredder from the reporting party’s...
Noble Coker
Funeral service for Noble Coker, age 94, of Yantis ,TX will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Yantis,Texas with Rev. Byron George, Pastor Craig Vance and Bro. Robert Kinsey. Interment to follow at Yantis Cemetery with military honors with Corey Coker, Nathan Coker, Mark Coker, Tim Coker, Chasen Chamness and Scott Ogle serving as pallbearers and DeWayne Manns, Frank Coker, Tommy Coker, Terry...
Twelve Fun Things To Do with the Kids over the Holidays
Worrying about how to keep the kids busy this holiday season? Try these twelve tips to create a lot holiday fun and even more memories! Christmas light looking: Travel around town, or make a trip to Santa Land in Tyler, Tx. Don’t forget the Christmas music! Decorate the tree: learn how to create fun garland here, make a clothespin snowflake ornament, rustic elf pine-cone ornament, create a cute walnut Santa ornament Take a day...
Seniors Take Advantage of Driving Class
17 Seniors took advantage of the Driving Class offered by Affiliated Driving School on Thursday, November 30th, at the Senior Citizens Center. The class is good for a ticket dismissal or a 10 percent discount on your liability insurance. The Senior Citizens Center holds 2 of these classes a year. For more opportunities like this one contact Karen Weatherman at (903) 885-1661.
Meal A Day Needs Your Help
Meal a Day needs a couple of Meal A Day Cooks on Wednesdays and Thursdays. They will need drivers for a Como-Pickton Route starting in January. Contact Karen Weatherman at (903) 885-1661 if you can fill any of these slots.
Meal A Day Menu for December 4th-8th
Meal A Day Menu December 4th – December 8th Monday Chicken Breast on Bed of Rice Provence Vegetables Pickled Beets Roll Tuesday King Ranch Casserole Pinto Beans Corn Wednesday Ham and Cheese Omelet Broccoli Roll Thursday Beef Patty with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Friday Pork Chops with Gravy Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts...
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Sulphur Springs Adds New Service Provider
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Sulphur Springs welcomed new provider Megan Bray, FNP, to serve the patients of their growing community practice at the beginning of November. “We are excited to add Ms. Bray to our already outstanding team at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Sulphur Springs,” said Kristi Stern, Administrative Director for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “She brings a wealth of expertise and...
Brief Chase by Cumby Police Ends in Arrest of Tennessee Man
Cumby Police noted a traffic violation on I-30 near the 110 mile marker and caught up with the vehicle at the 107 marker. After activating lights and siren to gain attention of the drive, the officer continued to follow the vehicle to the 98-mile marker where the driver finally stopped. During the brief chase, the driver had fluctuated speeds from 75 mph to 60 mph and had failed to maintain a single lane of traffic swerving onto the...
Mt. Pleasant Man Arrested for Meth
When the Hopkins County Deputy arrived at the entrance to the Hageman Reserve on FM 71 following a call regarding a suspicious person at that location, he found John David Wright II, 51, of Mt Pleasant refusing to leave the property at the request of the property owner, according to the deputy’s report. Wright had attempted to enter the property continually stating that he was a member “at the country club.” It was noted that Wright...
