Injuries to Trees May Allow Insects to Enter the Tree by Mario Villarino
November 20, 2023 – Injuries to trees that expose the wood or kill the bark may allow insects or disease organisms to enter the tree. Proper treatment protects the tree and promotes faster healing. Few trees reach maturity without receiving one or more wounds from a variety of sources. Yet trees have survived for centuries to become the oldest living creatures on earth despite wounding. Some recent work has involved dissecting...
Chamber Connection for November 21
Chamber Connection – Nov. 21By Butch Burney Find out what the economic forecast is for Hopkins County at the Economic Outlook Conference, with Dr. Ray Perryman as the guest speaker. Dr. Perryman is coming back after about a five-year absence, and if you’re a business professional, you won’t want to miss what he has to say about the local economic outlook. The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County...
Paris District Road Report for week of November 20, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 20, 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...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 11-13-2023 – 11-19-2023
Arrests: McCormick, Michael 23 years of age, of Quitman, TX, was arrested 11-15-2023 for 1 Warrant out of Wood County.Cabral Ortiz, Joel de Jesus 27 years of age, of Haltom City, TX, was arrested on 11-19-2023 for 1 Warrant out of Hopkins County Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 111 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 47...
Potential Car Burglary Foiled By Sulphur Springs Police
Alyssa Renee Cockrum November 20, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a local apartment complex late Saturday night to a report of a person trying to enter vehicles in the parking lot. The caller indicated to dispatchers that a white female was observed pulling on door handles of various vehicles. Officers arrived on scene and observed a female sitting inside a vehicle that turned out to not belong to the suspect....
Brian Bert McAllister
We announce with the deepest sorrow, Brian Bert McAllister, age 41, of Altoona, Iowa (formerly of Mount Vernon, Texas) passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home on November 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. with Mother Ethel Channon officiating. Brian was born to Charles Wayne and Bonnie (Anspon)...
Blue Santa Toy Drive 2023
October 30, 2023 – Help give others a Merry Christmas this year, and donate to the Blue Santa Toy Drive. Sheriff Lewis Tatum and staff will be accepting unwrapped, new toys at the Wal-Mart parking lot. You can also grab a delicious Chopped Brisket sandwich made by CJ Duffy.
Harold Marcantel, Sr
Harold Marcantel, 81, of Vinton, LA passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in his residence. He has resided in Vinton for 50 years and was the owner and operator of the Vinton Mobil Station for 37 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Sandra Parish Marcantel; 4 children, Joey Marcantel (Kendra) of Cedar Hill, TX, Monica Marcantel of Vinton, Michael Marcantel (Tammie) of Vinton, and Michelle...
Symphony Auction Items Rolling In at KSST Studios
November 17, 2023 – It’s that time of the year again when the North East Texas Symphony League prepares for their big annual fundraiser by collecting and organizing all of the wonderful items that will be up for grabs at this year’s auction. Plenty of Christmas gifts will be available for bidding as well as some items you may want to keep for yourself. The usual assortment of electronics are appearing including a...
Algae Overgrowth a Common Issue Plaguing Pond Owners by Mario Villarino
November 16, 2023 – When looking at the old fishing hole or stock tank, if there’s a thick mat of bubbly yellow-green substance floating on the surface of the pond, or the pond appears to be colored bright green, blue-green, or sometimes even red, then there may be an algae problem. Algae overgrowth is one of the most common issues plaguing pond owners. The first step to effective algae management is to understand what type of...
