Winnsboro Police Report January 2-8, 2017
Two arrests, 124 calls for service, 27 citations, 32 warnings, and no accidents complete the January 2-8, 2017 Winnsboro Police Department report. On Sunday, January 8, James Swann, 33, of Winnsboro was arrested for driving while license invalid with previous convictions. On Thursday, January 5, Jason Bearden, 38, of Winnsboro, was arrested on a Wood County warrant.
Area School Superintendents Think A-F Grading System for Schools Unfair
(Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 with additional information to follow Thursday, January 12, 2017) Superintendents of Hopkins County and Delta County Schools stated their opposition to the A-F grading system implemented Tuesday in Texas. The superintendents conducted a press conference Tuesday afternoon in the board room at the SSISD Administration Building. Superintendent of Sulphur Springs Schools Michael Lamb said they did not...
Arthur Ray “Papa” Marlar
Memorial service for Arthur Ray “Papa” Marlar, age 60, of Cumby, will be held at 11:00 A.M on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Oates Drive Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas, with Pastor Jim Moore and Pastor Jim Burt officiating. Mr. Marlar passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at his home. He was born May 16, 1956, in Dallas Texas, the son of Thomas and Hazel Marlar. He married Laura Jo Burt on October 30, 1976 in Farmers Branch,...
Ewton Sentenced to 15 Years For Theft
William Pearce Ewton, 44, was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as the result of a plea bargain agreement Wednesday morning in Eighth Judicial Court. Ewton plead guilty to theft more than $30,000, less than $150,000. His story was an interesting one. When a tractor almost hit a vehicle on Spur 71, Hopkins County Deputies were called. Upon arriving near the scene of the near accident, the deputy found a...
Local Woman Told Officer Meth Was in Her Purse
Stopped for a traffic violation at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at the 124 mile-marker eastbound on I-30, Ashley Nicole Bruce told the Sulphur Springs Police officer that she had methamphetamine in her purse. Bruce is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram (a state jail felony) and is being held on a $10,000 bond.
Hopkins County Bond Rating Upgraded As County’s Financial Position Improves
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded from A2 to A1 Hopkins County, TX’s General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds. The rating action affects $18.3 million in rated debt. The upgrade reflects the county’s improved financial position and the stable outlook for the county’s financial position based on healthy revenue levels. The rating incorporates the stability of the county’s moderately-sized agricultural tax base, below average wealth...
Will it Hold?
Equipment testing for Sulphur Springs Fire Department came Wednesday January 11th, 2017. Ladders and trucks were examined by technicians who specialize in this type of inspection. Tests include a #500 weight lowered onto ladders to simulate the weight of an equipt fireman and a fire victim. A permanent deviation of more than 0.5 inch mean a trip to the recycle bin. A Port-A-Power is applied to the hooks at the top of the ladders to...
Posse Sworn In Under New Sheriff
Seventeen members of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse were present at the swearing in on January 10, 2017 during the Posse’s first monthly meeting of the year. Election of officers was also held. 2017 officers are Captain Lisa Hooten, Lt. Gary Moon, Secretary/Treasurer Frank Tieman, Platoon A Sergeant Joe Hooten with Corporal Earl Martin, Platoon B Sergeant Steve Huffman with Corporal Sam Tatum. Members were also issued...
Wednesday Forecast
Wind Advisory 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Chance of drizzle until 1 p.m.; High: 76; Low: 65; Wind: South, southwest 15-20 mph, gusting to 35 mph
Wednesday Forecast
Wind Advisory 10 a.m. until 6 p.m today; Drizzle possible until 1 p.m.; High: 76; Low; 65; Wind: South, southwest 15-20, gusting to 35 mph
