Forestry and Survival From Master Gardener David Wall
December 11, 2023 – Forestry and survival have been linked together since the beginning of time. Wood for spears, bows, shields and barriers against enemies, were common even in ancient of times. Wood for rifles, cannons, heat for cooking and hundreds of other uses helped make it possible for us to defeat England and become the start of a great nation. Wood for ships was paramount to early naval support. Such support has...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 12-4-2023 – 12-10-2023
Arrests: Orton, David, 51 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 12-8-2023 for Driving While Intoxicated. Vasquez, Agustin, 58 years of age, of Tampa, FL, was arrested on 12-8-2023 for Driving While Intoxicated with child under the age of 15. Murphy,Rayman 59 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 12-10-2023 for Criminal Trespass. Subject was also wanted on Warrant out of Franklin County. Stone, Eli, 21 years of...
M.J. Buddy Mitchell
Graveside Service for M.J. Buddy Mitchell, age 89 of Brasher, TX, will be held at Greenview in Miller Grove, TX at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Mr. Mitchell passed away at Rockcreek Health and Rebha in Sulphur Springs, TX on Sunday, December 10, 2023. M.J. Buddy was born on October 13, 1934, in Emory, TX, to S.P. and Lucenda Mitchell. He Gradation High School and started working in Electrical work for 28 years as well as...
Deadlines Ahead For Shipping Christmas Gifts
December 11, 2023 – If you need to ship your Christmas gifts this season, you should consider shipping sooner rather than later as time is now getting short with Christmas day just two weeks away! As December 25th falls on a Monday this year, the time to get those packages to their intended destination becomes more challenging as Saturday and Sunday deliveries right before Christmas may prove cumbersome. Below are some good...
Cumby ISD Middle School Play Wraps After Winning Award
December 11, 2023 – Middle School Students from the Cumby ISD wrapped up their production of a play titled “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” on Monday. They performed the one act for fellow Cumby ISD Students. Sunday they performed for friends and family at the Cumby ISD Cafeteria while onlookers ate chili and jambalaya. The performance at District UIL competition earned them first place. The students and...
Janice Sue Phillips
Janice Sue Phillips born January 17, 1946 Died December 9, 2023 With our condolences.
Dinner and an Award Winning Play
December 9, 2023 – Cumby ISD invites everyone to the Cumby ISD Cafeteria for an encore performance. Cumby Students won several awards with their performance of the play titled “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse”. Cumby Collegiate ISD will be hosting a Dinner Theatre on Sunday, December 10th, beginning at 6:30pm. This play will keep you laughing from the first minute to the last!” They will be serving homemade chili and...
Paris District Road Report for week of December 11, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 11, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Beverly Gaston
Graveside service for Beverly Jean Gaston, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Jarret, Bro. Robert Burns officiating and guest speaker Wes Foshee. Serving as pallbearers will be Colton Morrow, Christopher Mosher, Anthony Haley, Catan Runyan, Malcolm Terrell, and Wes Forshee. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Gaston passed away...
Patrick Sloan Ross, Sr
Patrick Sloan Ross, Sr., age 67, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, in Plano, Texas. Patrick Sloan Ross, Sr Visitation will be Friday, December 8, from 6-8 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Markle officiating. Pallbearers will be John Ross, Justin Ross, Michael Ross, Randy Ross, Chris...
