Hopkins County Precinct Storm Cleanup Underway
Hopkins County Precinct barns will be open for limb drop off following the severe weather that swept through the county. Only limbs will be collected during this cleanup and all limbs must be unloaded personally. Currently the only barns that have been announced to be opened are as follows Precinct 1 open Tuesday-Friday Precinct 2 open Tuesday-Friday Precinct 3 open from 7am-4pm Tuesday-Thursday Precinct 4 open Monday-Friday The four...
Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar June 19-23th, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of June 19-23, 2023 includes: MONDAY, June 19 – Sliced Ham, Mac and Cheese & Green Beans TUESDAY, June 20 – Cheesy Eggs & Chorizo Links, Fruit & Biscuit WEDNESDAY, June 21 –...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 6-12-2023 – 06-18-2023
Arrests: Rogers, Jimmie, 56 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested 6-13-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1/1-B>=4G>200G and Possession of Marijuana>4oz<=5lbs. Outram, Steven, 56 years of age, of Hallsville, was arrested on 6-17-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Violate Conditions of Bond. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 256 calls for service during this reporting...
The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Is Back With A New Category- GASP!
AUSTIN— This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Buc-ee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more. Participants must travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take selfies and post them with the hashtag #GOSH2023. This...
Hopkins County Records – June 19
Land Deed Transaction Donald Tinsley to Donald Todd Tinsley and Sonha Gail Tinsley; tract in the Houston St survey Donald Tinsley to Donald Todd Tinsley and Sonha Gail Tinsley; tract in the Houston St survey Atascosa Real Estate Group LLC to Anthony Hyden; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey Alexander Schell Alt and Jaxie Stollenwerck Alt to Hooper Ranch Legacy LLC; tract in the James Ford survey Alexander Schell Alt and Jaxie...
Should You Prune Cucumber Plants? By David Wall
We’ve discussed pruning tomato and pepper plants, but the literature suggests you should consider pruning cucumber plants. Yes, it seems weird, but better results can be obtained by pruning. The problem is most of us never heard of such pruning. So, how can pruning help? If growing bush cucumber plants, you can probably forget this article. They grow very little laterally, so there’s little to be gained by pruning. Also, if you allow...
Pickton Man Arrested for Assault
June 19, 2023 – A 33 year-old Pickton, TX man is in Hopkins County Jail after he allegedly assaulted a family member Saturday evening. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a Highway 11 address near Pickton, Tx after a call to dispatch reported a family assault. The accused had already left the residence by the time law enforcement arrived. The assailant’s mother and sister were interviewed and it was...
Paris District Road Report for June 19, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 19, 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...
Jerry McDonald In Memoriam
Jerry Dale McDonald, a resident of Yantis, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born July 25, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Clyde C. McDonald and Bertha Leona Pritchett. Jerry began his music career playing guitar at the Reilly Springs Jamboree in Reilly Springs, Texas. From there he began working at many night clubs in Dallas, Texas. He played bass for Jon & Robin who had several hits. From...
Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”
Graveside service for Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”, age 81 of Flint, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall at Shooks Chapel. Mrs. Carr passed away on June 15, 2023 at her residence. Patsy was born on August 21, 1941 in Hopkins County to L.B. and Pauline (Irby) Vick. She married Gerald Carr on December 31, 1959 in Sulphur...
