Yvonne M Skelton
Graveside service for Yvonne M Skelton, age 94, of Sulphur Springs,TX will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating and Shane Watson, James Rater, Clark Cipoletta, Lyndon Bishop, Cayle Watson and Phillip Rater serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 P.M. on on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Ms. Skelton passed away on Sunday,...
Winnsboro Police Report October 30-November 5, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested three, investigated one accident, responded to 181 calls for service, issued 57 citations and wrote 56 warnings during the October 30-November 5, 2017 report period. Amber French, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 1st for criminal trespass. Kimberly Dlabaj, 19, of Winnsboro was arrested November 2nd for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Brandon Rodriguez, 21, was arrested November 2nd for Assault...
Numerous Plans Honoring Veterans, Heroes this Week in Hopkins County
English II students at Sulphur Springs High School invite the public to view their “Gallery Walk” project honoring local heroes in a display at the Civic Center on Wednesday November 8 from 8:40am until 3:30pm. Admission is free to the Gallery Walk. On Friday November 10 at 11am, the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Sulphur Springs will be hosting 3rd grade students of Travis Elementary School at an outdoor ceremony followed...
Saltillo Cross Country Runners Bring Home Silver from State Meet
Saltillo Cross Country Students participated at the State Meet and brought home recognition! Sienna Collins (center) took Silver with a second place sprint for the Saltillo Girls. Saltillo Boys took second place on the State Championship. Saltillo Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams are pictured below.
TSAFF Urges Delay and Public Review of Fire Service Changes in Sulphur Springs
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2017 –The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) today urged the City of Sulphur Springs to publicly disclose its plans for the fire department and to allow public comment before finalizing them. In a letter sent to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell, TSAFF President John Riddle said, “Our Association and firefighters throughout Texas are deeply concerned about developments regarding the fire...
DBA Antique Car Show: Winners Announced
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Constitutional Election Polling Places; Propositions
Two hundred eighteen (218) voted early in the November 7th is Constitutional Amendment Election. There are seven (7) propositions on the ballot. All polling places in the county will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Propositions being considered include: Proposition 1 Disabled Veterans/Property Taxes. The proposition would allow potential property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans or their surviving spouses....
Patsy Geraldine “Jerry” Caldwell
Patsy Geraldine “Jerry” Caldwell, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on August 22nd, 1930 in Upshur County to the late Emmitt Moon and Elba (Guthrie) Moon. Jerry was a homemaker, dairy farmer, and of the Baptist faith, as well as a proud mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as a brother, Chiles Wayne Moon, who died in service to our country...
Cumby Freshman Competes at 2A State Cross Country Championship; Good Start to Running Career
Cumby Freshman Lady Trojan Lexi Busby ran Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the 2A State Cross Country Champions. She placed 26th out of the 152 top runners in her division. She ran a time of 12:47. Coach Casey Busby says that Lexi has worked very hard this year and her experience today will benefit her running career.
