Alba Police Sergeant Arrested
July 18, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies responded to a Disturbance with Weapon call this week. When they arrived at the rural Cumby address, they found David Reed Tipps, age 46, standing in the front yard of his residence. For the safety of deputies, Tipps was directed to walk backwards toward them with his hands on his head. Tipps was handcuffed, mirandized, and informed that he was being detained while an investigation...
Jay Hodge Chevrolet Orders 15 Meals
July 17, 2023 – Members of the Jay Hodge Chevrolet Team will be well fed on Saturday as General Manager Bill Owens has already placed an order. Proceeds of this event support Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs and Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. You can order ahead of time just like Bill, call 214 604 8005 starting Wednesday. Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs
Mexico Files Diplomatic Complaint Over Gov. Gregg Abbotts New Border Buoy Border Barrier
Mexico’s incoming secretary of foreign affairs, Alicia Bárcena, said Friday that Texas’ deployment of buoys on the Texas-Mexico border to prevent migrants from crossing the Rio Grande are a violation of water treaties between the U.S. and Mexico. Texas has been installing the buoys over the past week, along with razor wire on the Rio Grande river near Eagle Pass. Those measures are the latest in Gov. Greg Abbott’s aggressive...
Red River Valley Homeless Coalition Tennis Shoe Drive
Red River Valley Homeless Coalition is hosting a tennis shoe drive through Friday, Aug 11. They need new, unused shoes for men, women, and children of all ages. The drive will serve a ten-county area, including Lamar, Red River, Delta, Hopkins, Titus, Wood, Camp, Cass, Morris, and Franklin Counties. For more information please vist the Red River Valley Homeless Coalition facebook page
Dr. Tony Gene Smith
Dr. Tony Gene Smith passed from this life July 15, 2023 at Titus Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1955 in Durant, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in Sulphur Springs and was a member of the League Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 18, from 6-8 PM at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Services will be Wednesday, July 19 at 2 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with Brother...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 07-10-2023 – 07-16-2023
Arrests: McKenzie, Bobby, 42 years of age, of Austin, was arrested 7-15-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Failure to Identify Fugitive from Justice. Morgan, Richard, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-13-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Violation of Bond Conditions. Adams, Tatum, 23 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-10-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G. Morseth, Zachary, 26...
Enjoy State Park Views Indoors At The Houston Museum Of Natural Science
AUSTIN — Want to appreciate the beauty of Texas State Parks and stay indoors? Visit the The Art of Texas State Parks traveling exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this summer to stay cool while enjoying the views and vistas found in parks. The exhibit, created in honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, will remain in Houston until October 1. The exhibit features paintings of more than 30 parks by...
Replant cucumbers NOW!
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Those who started cucumber plants from seed or bought transplants from various stores have been getting great results. The problem with cucumbers, and similarly tomatoes, is that they have a definite production limit. Most regular cucumbers species such as marketmore, straight8 and numerous others will usually produce under good conditions somewhere 15-25 fruit. After the...
Tina Louise Corley
A family lead Service for Tina Louise Corley age 63 of Cumby, Texas will be held at a later date. Tina passed away on July 14, 2023. Tina was born on November 16, 1959 in Denton, Texas to Emmit Smith and Carol Bronson. She married Jackie Lee Corley on January 20, 1975 in Love, Oklahoma. Tina was a proud homemaker and had 3 children with Jackie. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her son; Chris Corley and wife,...
Paris District Road Report for July 17, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 17, 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...
