Yantis FFA President seeks Area title
Gracie Beech is current President of the Yantis FFA Chapter, Sentinel for the Mineola District FFA and a newly elected officer for Area VI FFA. She is active in Career and Leadership Development Events and local chapter and community activities. During Spring 2016, she showed lambs at the Ft. Worth and San Antonio Livestock Shows. Having completed a test and interview portion, she will present a speech at the Area VI convention in...
Bond Reduced for McQueen
A bond reduction hearing for Justin Joe McQueen will perhaps give McQueen a break from Hopkins County Jail. McQueen, 19, has been in Hopkins County Jail on a $1-million bond since October 11, 2015 when he was charged with the murder of Jesse Louis Vasquez, 25. Bond for McQueen was reduced Monday afternoon by District Judge Eddie Northcutt during a bond reduction hearing in 8th Judicial District Court. The conditions surrounding the...
Detour Available for Bill Bradford Road Traffic
If you travel Bill Bradford Road as a thru street, there is a detour available according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. The detour will follow Whitworth Street to Elm Street to Bill Bradford Road. The road is now closed between Broadway and Calvert Street as the $1.4 millon project...
Three Arrests and Other Activity for the Winnsboro Police Department February 8-14
Three arrests, a minor accident, 162 calls for service, and 57 citations and 47 warnings issued during the seven day period February 8 to February 14 kept the Winnsboro Police Department busy. Keaton McElroy, 22, of Winnsboro, was arrested Tuesday, February 11 for Possession of marijuana under 2 oz. and unlawful carry of a weapon. On Saturday the 13th, Joseph Bearden, 51, of Winnsboro was arrested on a Franklin County Felony Warrant....
Saltillo FFA Students Get Busy
These Saltillo FFA students have been busy in Adopt-a-Highway, in Hay Sampling, and showing off their Blue Jackets! February 20-27 is National FFA Week! Saltillo FFA Advisor is Michael Teague.
Workforce Solutions Board Rapid Response Team to Assess Skills of Laid Off Mine Workers
According to Roger Feagley, Executive Director of Sulphur Springs Economic Development, a rapid response team, empowered by the state through Northeast Texas Workforce Solutions Board, will assess the skills of workers displaced by the closing of the Luminent Mining operations at its Monticello Mines. The Solutions Board works within a nine county area which includes the locations of the three mines that will be closed permanently....
Edna Crystelle Holt
Graveside funeral services for Edna Crystelle Holt, age 91 of Dike, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Conner Cemetery with Rev Tommy Johnston officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Edna passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Hunt County Regional Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 9, 1924 in Liberty Grove, the daughter of Burl and Dielia (McCann) Toon. She married Edward Glyn Holt...
Emitt Frank Waggoner
A Military Graveside Services for Emitt Frank Waggoner, age 99, of Sulphur Springs, has been set for 2:00PM, Monday, February 15, 2016 at North Hopkins Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating. Mr. Waggoner was born on June 5, 1916, the son of Robert Emitt Waggoner and Cora Elizabeth (Males) Waggoner in Hopkins County. He was a WWII Veteran and a retired maintence worker at UT Arlington. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors...
Ellen Delores Williams
Funeral service for Ellen Delores Williams, age 69, of Lone Oak, will be held at First Baptist Church of Point, 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 18, 2016. Interment will follow at Lone Star Cemetery in Point. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, February 17, 2016, 6-8 PM, at the church. Bro. Jay Sikes and Bro. Zachary Honzell will officiate. Ellen was born in Atlanta, GA, on August 12, 1946, to John Slaton and Cleo Dell...
Allen Wayne Jefferson
Funeral service for Allen Wayne Jefferson, age 60, of Emory, is scheduled for Wednesday, 11:00 AM, February 17, 2016, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. His sister, Anita Conley will officiate. Interment will follow at Lynch Cemetery in East Tawakoni. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, February 16, 2016, 6-8 PM at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Allen passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016, at his...
