Texas Senate Passes School Safety Bill That Would Require Districts To Bolster Their Active-Shooter Plans
May 22, 2023 – Texas Senate gave final approval to a priority school safety bill on Sunday that would give the state more power to push school districts to create active-shooter plans, as well as requiring a mental health evaluation for certain employees and puts restrictions on those who can carry a gun within school. The Senate unanimously passed it’s latest version of House Bill 3, authored by Rep. Dustin Burrows,...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 5/22/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 22, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. National EMS Week Since 1983, Hopkins County Hospital District has operated the Emergency Medical Service for Hopkins County. The award-winning EMS crew works 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, 365-days a year, and currently provides ambulance coverage to Hopkins, Delta, Franklin,...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested May 22
May 22, 2023 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the area,...
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...
