Local Farmer, Rancher and Attorney Heath Hyde Launches Campaign for State House
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – A local farmer, rancher and attorney, Heath Hyde, has announced his intentionto run for State Representative in Texas House District 2. The district includes all of Hopkins, Hunt andVan Zandt Counties. It will have a new representative due to the resignation and expulsion from theTexas House of former Rep. Bryan Slaton. Hyde believes his background in agriculture, small business,and the law, together with his...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 05-15-2023 – 05-19-2023
Arrests: Elsea, Holden, 26 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested 5-19-2023 on a Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant – No Driver’s License. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 139 calls for service during this reporting period Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 15 citations and 38 warnings during this reporting period.
Mary Elizabeth Gray
Mary Elizabeth Gray, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023, in Marshall, Texas. She was born January 15, 1924, to parents Joy C. and Olga Coyle Richards in Rowlett, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Joy C. Richards; her infant son; her beloved husband of 67 years, Dr. G.W. “Bill” Gray, DVM; and Mardell Clayton who worked for the Gray Family for over 70 years. Mary was married to her...
A Mexican White Oak for Your Yard
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Mexican white oak (Quercus polymorpha) or its alias as Monterrey oak is incredible tree that remains to date relatively unknown. A primary reason is that until 1992 when a small stand was discovered in SW TX, it was not known to exist in the U.S. Normal range is from Guatemala through Mexico. Since 1992, it has become adapted to hardiness zones 7-10, and is considered a highly desirable...
Rev. Don C. Tinsley
Graveside services for Rev. Don C. Tinsley, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2PM, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Providence Cemetery in Mt. Vernon with Gregg Tinsley, Todd Tinsley, David Gilmore, Braden Tinsley, Eric Starrett, Jason Starrett, Jake Gilmore, and Brevin Tinsley serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be TDS drivers & staff, CTMF-Tyler Bradley-Thomas Tower 4th floor doctors, nurses & staff....
Nell Crowson
Funeral service for Nell Crowson, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben Shinn officiating. Interment will follow at Tira Cemetery with Blake Crowson, Kade Crowson, Travis Simon, Justin Mattingly, Mark Wallace, and Brett Moore serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour before the service in the fellowship hall. Mrs. Crowson passed...
Clovis Boring
Graveside services for Clovis Wayne Boring, age 81, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Tira Cemetery with Bro. Shane Carrington officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Clovis passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. Clovis was born on February 12, 1942 in Bremond, TX, the son of Frank Boring and Lillie Mae...
Dinner Bell Menu for May 24, 2023
Money Law Firm and First American Title is a repeat Community Partner for the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry. For their continued support we are very grateful. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Dinner Bell Style King Ranch Casserole Restaurant Style Mexican Rice...
Coble Charged with Evading Arrest
May 21, 2023 – At around 2AM, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Cumby, TX area after reports of gunfire were received. As deputies neared the location, they observed a Dodge Charger leaving the area in a reckless manor. Deputies made contact with a complainant who showed them a video of a suspect driving a gray Dodge Charger. Deputies could not recall the color of the Charger that had just passed...
Aubrey Wins Two Straight to Eliminate Lady Cats Softball
Sulphur Springs fell 1-0 in two straight playoff matches to Aubrey on Thursday and Friday to eliminate the Lady Cats. It is the second time in three years the softball team has fallen in round four. Coach David Carrillo’s squad could not capitalize on a 1-0 series lead after winning 3-0 on Wednesday to eliminate Aubrey in games two and three. Sulphur Springs got the win in game one thanks to errors committed by the Lady Chaps....
