Jesse Jackson Foster, Sr.
Jesse Jackson Foster, Sr. Jesse Jackson Foster, Sr., affectionately known as “Jack” or “Jackie”, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home in Burleson, Texas. He was born on May 29, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Henry Nelson Foster and Dorothy Murray Foster, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Grace; sons, Michael, Jesse and Christopher; and grandchildren, James Duke, Meagen...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Jan. 2-8, 2023
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of Jan. 2-8, 2023 included: Arrests Justin Osborne, 40 years of age, of Scroggins, was arrested on Jan. 4, 2023, on a Cass County Warrant for Revocation on a Possession of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance and two Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants for...
Dan Wesley Allen
Dan Wesley Allen was born on August 25, 1939 in Boswell, Oklahoma to Edward Lee Allen and Lillian Naomi Hanselman. He was preceded in death by both parents and three brothers: Edward Lee Jr., Kenneth and David also by the mothers of his children Stormy Staton and Edwina Allen. Dan is survived by his devoted wife Shelby of 37 years, daughter Yugala Daniels of Balch Springs, TX., and son Darrell Allen of Lawton,Oklahoma. Four...
SART Sets Protocol To Reduce Re-Traumatization, Prioritize Safety Of Adult Victims Of Sexual Assault
If you’ve driven downtown, you’ve likely noticed the brightly colored mural on the side of Texas Trading Company. But do you know what those multihued hands reaching up with hearts represents? Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association, in partnership with Sherwin Williams and Lowes, sponsored the mural, painted by Jacoby Smith, to help promote community awareness for the Sexual Assault Response Team. The SART’s job...
Wildcats Soccer Takes Tuesday Off Before Heading to Palestine for Second Tournament
Coach Alexi Upton and his squad take a bit of a breather Tuesday before heading to Palestine this weekend for another tournament. This past weekend men’s soccer hosted a tourney, dubbed the 4A Elite Invitational, and the Wildcats performed very well. A round-robin, group-style tournament, Sulphur Springs played Caddo Mills, North Dallas and Tyler’s Chapel Hill, and with the exception of the latter, the Wildcats won the...
Commissioners Court Appoints 2 To Civic Center Board, members of Regional SART Team
Hopkins County Commissioners Court appointed 2 to the Civic Center Board, approved SART Team recommendations, and noted that an agricultural lease had been re-signed. Also during the regular court meeting Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Fire Marshal Andy Endsley gave an update about a public health nuisance abatement case. At the recommendation of Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Manager Lonnie Fox, Hopkins County Commissioners Court...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, January 9, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. New Service offered: Peritoneal Dialysis CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs is now offering inpatient hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for patients battling End-Stage Renal Disease with an acute hospitalization need. We are excited to have these services...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 11, 2023
City National Bank and Employees return as a Community Partner for the Dinner Bell Ministry. For the continued support of CNB for Dinner Bell 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 around 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Chicken Spaghetti Roasted Vegetables ...
Cancer Screenings Encouraged For Women Ages 20-49 During Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer Is The Third Leading Cancer Diagnosis For Women Ages 20-39, Fifth In Women Ages 40-49. AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is recognizing January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month and encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. “Over the years, we have seen a dramatic decrease in cervical cancer. However, rates have recently leveled off,” said Faith Sandberg-Rodriguez, associate...
Don’t Throw Out Leftover Coffee — Diluted, It Can Serve As Organic Fertilizer For Some Houseplants
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener My houseplants love coffee, so pour your leftover coffee on them rather than down the sink! Dilute it first, and then pour the liquid mixture on your container’s soil. Both the water and coffee must be at room temperature. If either one is high or low, combine them and let the mixture sit until room temperature is reached. A leftover coffee liquid mixture can provide a valuable,...
