Hazardous Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, 2017
The National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas. Today and Tonight expect a few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across the region. Lightning strikes will be the main hazards with any storms. A few storms could be strong and may approach severe limits this afternoon. The main hazards will be large hail and strong winds. Isolated to widely scattered storms will also be...
Wildcats Offense Gaining Momentum with Spring Drills
Wildcats Offense Coordinator Matt Young senses that his offense recently hit a little bit of a plateau during spring practice. The team has had nine workouts and had five more to go plus the May 19 Spring Game. Coach Young says about 90% or more of the offense for this season has been installed during the spring. Young says the offense is currently in a grind phase where players have to make a decision to come out with the right...
No More Lights at 19 and I-30
Although started a day later than announce, work has begun to install median curbs and islands on the north and south side of the State Highway 19/Hillcrest at I-30 intersection to help guide drivers as they travel through this interchange. Removal of the flashing caution lights was a first step. This construction will sometimes require temporary lane closures. Flaggers will be on site to alert drivers to changing road conditions and...
Passion for Pints Blood Drive Sign Up Underway
Dairy Max and American Red Cross are teaming up to sponsor a blood drive, “Passion for Pints.” The event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at the Sulphur Springs VFW beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Hopkins County 4-H Clubs are assisting in recruiting donors. Contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County, at 903-885-3443 to sign up for a time slot by May 25. Each blood donor will receive a...
Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry May 13, 2017
The annual Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry Fundraiser is coming up Saturday May 13, 2017 from 5-7 pm on the lawn of Tabernacle Baptist Church at Pickton. Suggested donation is $10 per plate. There will be an auction of major items. Tables for 10 can be reserved by calling 903-866-3300.
Wednesday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 82; Low: 68; Wind: South 5-15 mph, gusting to 20
Ladies of Grace Offer Ladies Seminar May 19, 20
Grace Family Church in Sulphur Springs plans a free 2-day ladies seminar sponsored by the Ladies of Grace church group. Public speaker Peggy Joyce Ruth, author of the book “Psalms 91” will teach from her book “Psalms 91” a book inspired for parents and children. “Psalms 91” would make a great graduation gift for your high school Senior. Ms. Ruth has authored five other books, has appeared on...
Run-off Election for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 is June 3rd; Early Voting Opens May 22
A run-off election has been ordered for Saturday, June 3, 2017 for the purpose of electing a City Council Member to Place 6 according to a resolution passed by the council in special session Tuesday afternoon, May 9th. On the ballot will be Dan Froneberger and Brad Burgin. In the May 6th municipal election, Froneberger received 155 votes and Burgin 153. Charles Oxford received 9 votes forcing the run-off. Early voting by personal...
Winnsboro Police Department Report May 1-7, 2017
The Winnsboro Police Department report for May 1-7, 2017 features two arrests, 146 calls for service, 40 citations issued, and 25 warnings written. Steven Bridges, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested May 1st for Criminal Tresspass. Rodrick Carter, 32, of Winnsboro was arrested May 7th on a Hopkins County felony warrant.
