Lady Cat Soccer First Day of Practice with New Head Coach
The Lady Cats’ soccer team had their first day of practice for this season Monday (November 27). Long time Lady Cats Assistant Coach Joel Bailey is now head coach replacing Jesus DeLeon, who went to Texas High. Coach Bailey also served as interim head coach in 2009 after the resignation of Martin Bryant. Coach Bailey says he doesn’t plan a whole lot of changes. He admits he may do some tinkering. Coach Bailey says he liked...
Bobby Ray Shaw
Bobby Ray Shaw, age 81 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, November 27th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on September 9th, 1936 in Venus, TX to Vernon and Alma (Blackwood) Shaw. Bobby was a member of the Baptist faith and retired to Winnsboro in 1996 after founding and managing a very successful courier service in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Vicki Shaw; two brothers and...
Winnsboro Police Department Report November 20-26, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested one, investigated one accident, responded to 207 calls for service, issued 66 citations and wrote 65 warnings during the report period November 20-26, 2017. Vincent Wennberg, 21, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 20th on a Hopkins County warrant. No injuries were reported in a minor accident in the 100 block of West Broadway in Winnsboro. The accident occurred on November 21st. Two autos were stopped at a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 15-21, 2107
November 15th At 5:48 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 4627 near Winnsboro. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 1804 near Mineola; at approximately 6:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2427 near Mineola, at approximately 7:11 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s vehicle. This...
A Lofty Presentation of the True Meaning of the Holidays …”A Celestial Christmas” in Three Performances at Mt. Vernon First Baptist Church
Fred Randles, Music Minister at First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon is exhilarated about the Christmas production “Celestial Christmas” planned for audiences on December 8, 9 and 10, 2017. There are three performances planned; each will begin at 7 pm and each is free. According to Fred, a production of this magnitude has not previously been staged east of Dallas. Between the 80-voice Adult Choir, the Youth Choir, a...
County Commissioners Table Crosstown Trail Agreement
Hopkins County Commissioners tabled an agreement with the City of Sulphur Springs regarding the Crosstown Trail which will be located on the Hopkins County Civic Center grounds. The court wanted to see the location for the trail, which they did Monday afternoon during their work session. The commissioners determined during the work session that a different route was needed through the area that is often used for cattle and horses....
Roy Todd Raymond
Roy Todd Raymond, age 55 of Leesburg, passed away on Friday, November 24th, 2017 in Pittsburg. He was born on February 27th, 1962 in Flint, Michigan to Roy Raymond and Doris (White) Raymond. Roy worked for Tech Tran and loved animals and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving family includes his mother, Doris Cotten of Winnsboro; brother, Gary Raymond of Pittsburg; sister, Tina and her husband Johnny Cox of...
Brenda Joyce Rogers
Brenda Joyce Rogers, age 65 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, November 24th, 2017 in Mount Pleasant. She was born on November 24th, 1952 in Franklin County to Charlie Peckham and Bennie Ruth (Sparks)Peckham. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and, a son David Ray Tabor; sister, Bonnie Kay Bearden; sister, Ruth Jane Peckham; brother, Bueford Gene Peckham. Surviving family includes, husband, James W. Rogers; daughter, Vivian...
Truitt Loy Sewell
Funeral service for Truitt Loy Sewell, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Paul Pogue officiating. Interment to follow at Martin Springs Cemetery with great grandsons, Perry Swindell, Tyler Washburn, Dillan Colfax, Cohner Colfax, Caleb Williams and Brandon Washington serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November...
Tuesday Forecast
High: 73; Low: 52; Wind: South 10-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph; 20% chance of showers Tuesday night
