Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Emergency Declaration Amid Winter Weather
Feb. 6, 2023- Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued an emergency declaration in response to the ice storm that has impacted the state, causing property damage, travel disruptions and power outages. The Declaration covers Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis and Williamson counties. Abbot stated that additional counties could be added to the list as damage assessments are currently still underway. Abbot also asked for any...
Lady Cats Basketball Goes 2-0 in Road-Stand, Hosts Senior Night Tuesday
Last week Coach Brian Jones and his team were scheduled to play Tuesday and Friday, at Paris and North Lamar, but poor road conditions due to snow throughout Texas forced their match at Paris Tuesday to be pushed back. As a result of schools reopening Thursday, that was the earliest Lady Cats could get back into action. Coach Jones and his team as a result faced a huge road-stand, on Thursday and Friday playing at Paris and Liberty...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For 1-30-23 – 2-5-23
Arrests: Marks, Cory, 53 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 2-1-2023 for Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz. and Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants X 8. Anders, Christopher, 21 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 2-3-2023 on a Franklin County Warrant for Illegal Dumping. Ely, Lyle, 28 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 2-4-2023 for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions....
Gary Baldwin
Gary Baldwin, 63, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away February 3, 2023 at Christus Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Gary was born June 27, 1959 in Hernando, MS to Raymond Eugene and Alice Pearl (Carpenter) Baldwin. Gary often referred to himself as an outlaw, but those who knew him or ever needed anything would tell you differently. Gary was always available with a listening ear and advice whenever anyone needed it. He always had...
Flint Resident Attempts to Avoid Arrest in Corolla
February 6, 2023 – A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a white Toyota Corolla traveling on highway 154. The vehicle had defective license plate light. A traffic stop was initiated with overhead lights to conduct a traffic stop near County Road 2174 on Highway 154 South. Quaylan Anthony Marquise Brown The vehicle slowed down but continued to travel northbound. The vehicle continued into Sulphur Springs, past Walmart...
Miller Dee Morgan
Graveside service with military honors for Miller Dee Morgan, age 80, of Winnsboro will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Dr. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. There is no formal visitation scheduled. Mr. Morgan passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Miller Dee Morgan was born July 9, 1942 in Sulphur Springs to Royce Neal Morgan and Virgie Ruth...
Getting Rid of Ground Moles
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener There are no guaranteed results when it comes to getting rid of moles. What works great in one location may not work at a different location. There are, however, two methods for me that seem to work time after time. The first is Talpirid, a worm lookalike product, usually purchased online. If a mole eats a Talpirid worm, they simply lay down, go to sleep, and die. Critical to success is...
Louis E. “Lou” Morrison
Louis E. (Lou) Morrison passed away at his home on February 2, 2023, for a loving reunion in heaven. Louis was born April 4, 1932, in Sulphur Springs, to William and Mary (Cummings) Morrison, the youngest of seven children. They preceded him in death. Louis graduated from Winters High School and enlisted into the Air Force, serving 27, years and achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. While stationed at Tyndell AFB in Panama...
Paris District Road Report for February 6, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 6, 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 as...
Compost Your Garden NOW!
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener I start to get antsy every January, wanting to have everything for my gardens ready and in place for the soon-to-be growing season, onions excepted, which were put in the ground I mid-late January. One of the biggest items every year is the soil. Have I improved it from last season without resorting to tilling? Is there enough food for the vegetables to use in growth and producing? During...
