September is National Cholesterol Education Month
Clinicians Urge Screenings, Awareness of Health Impact, Treatment Options (Texas) – September is National Cholesterol Education Month and CHRISTUS Health is spreading awareness about the importance and dangers of cholesterol and its impact on both cardiac health andoverall health. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that comes from two sources: Your liver and food. The liver makes allthe cholesterol your body needs, but eating fatty foods...
Deputies Find Car With Stolen Tag
August 19, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies located a car on I-30 this week that was displaying a stolen licence plate. The tag was registered to a Honda and was being displayed on a Chevrolet. The tag was reported stolen a few days prior out of Dallas. The accused, 26 year-old BRIANNA CLARISSE BANKS, admitted she frequented the Dallas area. BRIANNA CLARISSE BANKS, 2023 Due to the discrepancy between the tag and the...
4-H Livestock Showing Projects are Educational by Mario Villarino
September 18, 2023 – 4-H livestock showing projects are educational programs offered by the 4-H organization. These projects involve raising and showing livestock animals like cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. Here’s an overview of what’s involved: Animal Selection: Participants choose an animal to raise and show. They might consider factors like breed, health, and market potential. Animal Care: They learn to...
Ronald Rex O’Dell
Graveside services for Ronald Rex O’Dell, age 82, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Peter McNabb and Toney Hurley officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Toney Hurley, Monty Tipps, Rusty Stillwaggner, Ron Plaxco, Eddy McGregor, Sonny Rogers, Jerry Blount and Joe Kelley. Honorary...
Boyce Gilmer
Boyce Ladearl Gilmer, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Boyce was born in Wynne, Arkansas on April 16, 1944, to parents Charles and Ruby (Jacobs) Gilmer. He served in the United States Army and after serving in the armed forces, he went to work doing home construction and improvement including that of roofing. He loved his cats and going fishing....
Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires Three Diamond Foods Grocery Locations
September 18, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires Three Diamond Foods Grocery Locations in Northwest Texas TYLER, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Diamond Foods announced today that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire the Diamond Food Market stores in Henrietta, Mineral Wells and Aubrey, Texas. The location in Mineral Wells will be converted to a Brookshire’s and stores in...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 09-11-2023 – 09-17-2023
Arrests: Nowlin, Christopher, 22 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. and Unlawful Carrying Weapon. Burgess, Weston, 22 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz.Parker, Anthony, 17 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department...
Casey Ross
Funeral service for Casey Ross, age 82 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Ladd officiating. Interment willfollow at Old Tarrant Cemetery with Phil Ross, Chad Ross, Chaysosn Ross, Chris Ross, Charlie Ross,and Bruce Hammargren serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the directors of City National Bank. Visitation will be held one...
Linda Faulks
Funeral service for Linda Faulks, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held on Wednesday,September 20, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. David Howardofficiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Dylan Dillehay, Colton Faulks, MikeDuplechan, Ashton Crump, Nick Atkinson and Easton Silman serving as pallbearers. A visitation will beheld on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to...
Wood Mulch in Your Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
September 18, 2023 – There are all sorts of mulches available for your garden, but wood mulch is often called a gardener’s best friend. The object is to cover the soil and protect the vegetable plants by keeping sunlight off the soil, thus lowering soil temperature, while helping to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and slowly increase available nutrients. Newspapers and cardboard are often used and work very well, but they tend...
