United Way First Report Meeting
The total pledged at the first report meeting for this year’s United Way Campaign is $1,6871. That’s roughly 9% of this year’s goal of $175,000. During the meeting Campaign Chair Adam Teer said the city of Sulphur Springs had pledged $5,364. Holt employees and the company pledged $6,636. That included a 100% match from the company. The local United Way also received a $2,500 grant from a Farmers Electric Cooperative...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Returns 30 Indictments Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
A Hopkins County Grand Jury returned 30 indictments Tuesday. Among those indicted was Quentin Ty Adis Latham for sexual assault. Larissa Jordan Benson was indicted for abandoning and endangering a child and criminal negligence and for tampering or fabricating physical evidence. Billy Frank Harville was indicted for burglary of a habitation. Craig Thomas Morgan was true billed for theft of property over $2500 and under $30,000. Deonte...
Winnsboro Police Report September 25-October 1, 2017
Winnsboro Police Department had no arrests to report, responded to 145 calls for service, issued 21 citations, and wrote 45 warnings during the September 25-October 1, 2017 report period. On 9-28-17 Winnsboro Police Department responded to a one-vehicle accident at 703 S. Main. No injuries. The vehicle was stopped at the junction store at 706 S. Main. The driver exited the vehicle and failed to put the vehicle in park. The vehicle...
Dinner Bell Sponsored by Autumn Wind
Autumn Wind sponsored and served the weekly community meal served each Wednesday at the FUMC. The volunteers served several delicious options including smothered chicken, garden salad and vegetables, and peach cobbler crisp. If you or your business would like to take part in Dinner Bell, call FUMC at (903) 885-2185. Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Clifford Wayne Anderson, 79, of Sulphur Springs
Memorial service for Clifford W. Anderson, 79, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. There will be no formal visitation. Clifford passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
Rose Virginia Pierce, 85, of McKinney
Graveside service for Rose Virginia Pierce, age 85, of McKinney, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 6, 2017 at North Hopkins Cemetery with Rev. Justin Wilson officiating. Ms. Pierce passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Briarcliff Health Center, Greenville, TX. Rose Virginia Pierce was born on May 15, 1932 in Dike, TX to J.V. Pierce and Vera Simmons. Rose worked as an electronic assembler at E Systems for 25...
Fred Underwood Jr, 64, of Saltillo
Memorial service for Fred Underwood, Jr., 64, of Saltillo, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Friday officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Fred passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. He was born on May 12, 1953 in Hopkins County, the son of Henry Fred, Sr. and Cora Capps Underwood. He worked as a cabinet maker and retired...
2nd Annual Fall Fashion Show Set For Cedar Canyon Event Center on Oct. 10
Marlene DeYong, owner of Marlene’s Sass and Class Boutique, has planned the second annual Fall Fashion Show on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at 6 pm. The fun and interactive evening will be staged in the spacious Cedar Canyon Events Center, located on Highway 154 , two miles south of Sulphur Springs. Besides the fashion modeling preview, ticketholders will be treated to dinner catered by Coffee Off the Square, a coupon worth $5...
Matt Young on Pine Tree Game: a Roller Coaster Ride
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young compared Friday night’s Pine Tree game at the Prim to a roller coaster ride. Despite a low production first half, Coach Young said the offense found their identity in the first half. He said they changed some pass protections for the second half. Coach Young said Pine Tree also adjusted their defensive front and he said the Wildcats took advantage of that to drive the ball down their...
