TxDOT Terminates IBM From Toll Operations Contract For System Issues
TxDot Logo AUSTIN – Citing continued challenges with an upgraded toll operations system delivered by IBM nearly a year ago, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, that it has terminated its remaining contract with the company. Since the system’s roll-out, TxTag customers and toll road users have experienced unnecessary challenges in managing their accounts. TxDOT has not seen...
Winnsboro Police Media Report, Aug. 23-29, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Aug. 23-29, 2021, included the following: James Kidd (Wood County jail photo) Arrest James Kidd, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Aug. 23, for public intoxication and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Calls For Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 161 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations The...
Three Additional COVID Deaths, 62 New Cases Reported For Hopkins County
Three additional COVID deaths, 62 new cases and 74 recoveries were reported for Hopkins County over the weekend, which means 1.32 percent of the overall population in Hopkins County had the virus this month, with 2.24 percent of the cases resulting in death due to the virus so far in August, according to Texas Department of State Health Services reports. Two new COVID fatalities were announced on Friday and one Saturday, for a total...
H C Genealogical Library Closed Temporarily Starting Monday August 30,2021
The HCGS library will be temporarily closed effective immediately. This precautionary measure is being taken due to the sudden increase of Covid cases within our community. We will notify you as soon as we know when we plan to resume normal operations. If you wish to purchase books during this time, call (903)885-8523 to leave a message or email us at [email protected]. Also, while shut down, we can answer...
Cathy Jean Friddle Bryant
Cathy Jean Friddle Bryant Funeral services for Cathy Jean Friddle Bryant, age 65 of Emory, will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Byron George officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery in Yantis with Justin Friddle, Johnathan Friddle, Jake Friddle, Rodney Friddle, Chase Friddle, Tommie Roest and Charlie Brookins serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6...
Mitchell Louis White
This world just got a little less bright with the passing of Mitchell Louis White of Mineola. Mitchell passed away August 27, 2021 in Sulphur Springs at the age of 57 after a lengthy health battle. He leaves behind the love of his life Melanie with whom he shared 38 blessed years together. His Lord and Savior met him at the pearly gates along with his precious baby girl Misty White and father Jerry White along with other loved ones...
Meal A Day Menu For Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2021
Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Aug. 30 – Sep. 3, 2021, includes: Monday –Smothered Beef Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken,Rice, Oriental Vegetables and Egg RollWednesday –Scalloped Potatoes and...
H C Community Chest Resumes Food Distribution Normal Schedule August 31
According to the Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest, the temporary closure through part of August 2021 due to staffing has ended, and starting Tuesday August 31, normal weekly food distributions will resume. Heather White became the local Community Chest Director in April 2021, and her job has continued an important local role filled previously by Judy Moore. In an e-mail to KSST, White stated that the 217 Linda Drive...
American Red Cross Local Volunteers Deploy to Support Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts
American Red Cross Local Volunteers Deploy to Support Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts Additional volunteers needed to support hurricane season. PARIS, TX (August 28, 2021) — As Louisiana residents prepare for the landfall of Hurricane Ida on Sunday, August 29, the American Red Cross is continuing its own preparations. The Red Cross, in partnership with government and community partners, has mobilized hundreds of trained disaster...
Irma Jean Hargis Smith
Irma Jean, age 95 of Mount Vernon, Texas, went to be with Jesus Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was born June 18, 1926, to Thomas Melton and Minnie Aura Withrow Hargis at home in Tira Texas. She was a member of First Christian Church Mount Pleasant, Texas. Jean was best known as longtime head cook at Mt Pleasant County Club. Everyone one loved her pies and dressing. Jean had many careers she worked at Andes Kwik Way Door Factory,...
