Cumby Traffic Stop Results In Arrest of Security Employee and Avalanche of Drugs
October 24, 2023 – A stop for a traffic violation went downhill quickly for two out-of-state residents as they passed through Cumby in the early hours of October 24th. Police noticed drug paraphernalia in plain sight in the vehicle and the driver of the Chevrolet pickup admitted to having marijuana in the car handing a jar of the leafy substance to the officer. This action prompted a probable cause search of the vehicle which...
Alvaro Cuarentia Zavala
An obituary is not available at this time for Alvaro Cuarentia Zavala born November 24, 1968 passed away October 20, 2023 at the age 54. FUNERAL MASS will be held Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs, TX. With our condolences.
Chamber Connection for October 24
Chamber Connection – Oct. 24By Butch Burney Don’t miss the single biggest gathering each year in Hopkins County! The 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, is this weekend. Tickets are $8 each for those 13 and over. Children 12 years and younger will eat free this year, thanks to Signature Solar’s sponsorship, but they still need a ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at HopkinsChamber.org or at the...
Clydell Helms Clark
Funeral service for Clydell (Helms) Clark will be held at 1:00P.M on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at County Line Baptist Church, Miller Grove with Bro, Wayne Darty officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service also at the Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, TX with Michael Burkett, Steven Burkett, Jason Burkett, Billy Hyatt, Baylor Burkett and Landon Burkett serving as pallbearers and...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 10-16-2023 – 10-22-2023
Arrests: Torres, Alonzo, 29 years of age, of Winnsboro, arrested on 10-20-23 for Wreckless Driving. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 90 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 17 citations and 22 warnings during this reporting period.
Old-time Gospel Singing on Celebration Plaza
October 23, 2023 – Jerry Savage, minister at the League Street church of Christ, invites everyone to Celebration Plaza on October 29th, 2023. Starting at 5PM, there will be an old-time gospel singing on the Plaza. Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs For those who want to sing the old hymns, in a cappella style, join hundreds of worshippers from around the County at this second annual Unity Sunday event. Teens are invited to...
Clydell Helms Clark
Funeral service for Clydell (Helms) Clark will be held at 1:00P.M on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at County Line Baptist Church, Miller Grove with Bro, Wayne Darty officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service also at the Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, TX with Michael Burkett, Steven Burkett, Jason Burkett, Billy Hyatt, Baylor Burkett and Landon Burkett serving as pallbearers and...
Early Voting Underway For November 7th Election
October 23, 2023 – Registered voters in Hopkins County can early vote by personal appearance starting on Monday October 23rd through November 3rd for the November 7th special election. Early Voting is being held at 128G Jefferson Street, in Justice of the Peace #2 Courtroom. Voting times for Early Voting are as follows: October 23rd, Monday – 8am to 5pm October 24th, Tuesday – 8am to 5pm October 25th, Wednesday...
Tense Situation Requires SWAT Team Resolution
October 23, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence on FM 1567 about a disturbance with an intoxicated individual causing problems for other parties at the address, including a minor child. The scene was cleared with the minor child being removed from the residence along with everyone else except the person making the disturbance, Mathew Joseph Calder. Two individuals returned later in the...
SSHS Band Headed to State Competition
October 23, 2023 – “Man of Man That Wildcat Band” will head to the Alamodome in San Antonio on Wednesday, November 1st to perform in the UIL State competion after placing 2nd in Area competion in Lindale on Saturday. The award-winning Wildcat Band is slated to start their performance at 9:45am.
