Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 17-23, 2017
May 17th At 7:58 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 in Quitman. At 8:38 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 in Quitman. May 18th At 7:35 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 in Yantis. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:31 a.m., to CR 1540 in Alba. A woman, 76, was pronounced deceased by the Justice of the Peace at 12:35 p.m. At 4:02 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2270/2275 in Mineola. At 5:59 p.m., cows were...
Tommy White
Tommy White, age 86 of Cartwright, passed away on Thursday, May 25th, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 14th, 1931 in Shelby County to the late Felix White and Bessie White. He was a retired barber, and minister. He and his wife owned and operated White’s Family Haircare from 1977 to 2015 and he served and pastor of Cartwright Baptist Church from 1977-1993. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Winnsboro, a member of...
Tira News May 26, 2017
The Tira City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the Tira Community Center. Following the meeting, the group will be dedicating the community food pantry in memory of former Mayor Floyd Payton. Mick and Linda Petty spent this past weekend in Bolivar, Missouri, attending their granddaughter Reagan Humphrey’s graduation from Southwest Baptist University. Reagan received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double...
Williams Plea Bargain Results in 10 Years Followed by Five Years, Day-for-Day in Prison
Thursday afternoon in a plea bargain agreement in Eighth Judicial District Court, Carae Williams, 22, of Sulphur Springs received 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Burglary of a Habitation revocation and five years for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone. He has to serve the 10 years before the five year sentence begins and the five year sentence must be...
Mayor Proclaims Friday, May 26, 2017 Red Poppy Day
Thursday afternoon at City Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Mayor Emily Glass read a proclamation naming Friday, May 26, 2017 Red Poppy Day in the city. In the proclamation she invites residents “…to join in observing the day to honor every service-member who has died in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy while also showing their support for living veterans, service-members and their families.” Members of and...
Street Dance Planned by H C Marketers
Dale Cummings will be performing at the Hopkins County Marketers Association Street Dance onThursday, June 8th from 5:00 – 7:00 at Heritage Park Museum. Bring Your Lawn chair and enjoy the Music and Refreshments.
Graduation News Around Hopkins County
SSISD…Graduation on Friday May 26 at 7:00 pm in the Arena of the Hopkins County Civic Center. There are 285 graduates wearing the cap and gown, with Lydia Burleson and Tori Mattison representing the top of the Class of 2017. NORTH HOPKINS…28 students will be handed their diplomas on Saturday May 27 at 3 pm in the W.S. Long Gymnasium. Mary Brown is Valedictorian and Christian Matlock is Valedictorian. SALTILLO…Anna...
Allen Wayne Keim
Memorial service for Allen Wayne Keim, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at a later date. Allen passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home in Sulphur Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
