County Refunding Bonds At Higher Rate Than Anticipated, But Still Expected To Save $522,086
Hopkins County will be saving $522,086 by refunding bonds which financed the construction of the county jail more than 6 years ago, County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook reported during the regular Commissioners Court meeting Monday. Two plats and a budget amendment for CARES Act funding the county received due to COVID-19 were also on the June 14 agenda. Bond Refunding Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center (jail), 298 Rosemont St.,...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – June 7-13, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of June 7-13, 2021, included the following activity: Arrests Jed Shadix (Wood County jail photo) Katy Post, 25 years of age, of Quitman, was arrested on June 8, 2021, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.Jed Shadix, 44 years of age, of Como, was arrested on Jun 10, 2021, on evading arrest, possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty...
Tracy Wayne Coker
Funeral service for Tracy Wayne Coker, age 79, of Pickton, Texas will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev Mike Haun officiating. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Mr. Coker passed away on June 12, 2021, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, in an automobile accident along with his wife,...
Michael Easton Soto
Michael Easton Soto Funeral service for Michael Easton Soto, age 4, of Emory, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Point Church of Christ with Brother Richard Kellam officiating. Interment will follow at 4:30 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery with Bryce Holcomb, Joshua Morgan, Adrain Ramos and John Ramos serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jake Hooten, Andy Soto and Angel Soto. Visitation will be at...
Rep. Slaton Calls for Border Security Legislation During Special Session
News Release – June 14, 2021 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2 called for border security legislation to be included and made a priority in the special session to be called by Governor Abbott. The crisis at the border has deteriorated exponentially over the last several months since the inauguration of Joe Biden, which has been highlighted by the repeated pleas for help by officials and...
New Wildcats Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Opens Boys Basketball Edge Monday Morning
New Wildcats Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver got things started Monday morning (June 14) conducting his opening session of The Edge for Boys Basketball. His 8 A.M. until 10 A.M. session was for boys entering 7th through the 9th grades. It was followed with one for boys entering 10th through 12th grades from 10 A.M. until noon. During an interview just before The Edge got started, Coach Shaver said this was a great move for him. He...
Weekend Warrant Round Up The Result of Ongoing HCSO Investigation
A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigation into narcotic activity across the county resulted in a weekend warrant round up, with approximately a dozen people arrested. “This was the result of an investigation over a period of time by Sgt. Tanner Steward and Investigator Shea Shaw. They did a good job on this investigation, which resulted in several arrests,” HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford said...
Multi-Vehicle Crash On State Highway 154 South Results In 2 Fatalities
A multiple vehicle crash on State Highway 154 south of Sulphur Springs Saturday evening resulted in two fatalities, according to authorities. At approximately 5:52 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were advised of a multiple vehicle crash on SH 154 about 4 1/2 miles south of Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, EMS and fire departments also responded....
Dinner Bell Menu For June 16, 2021
The CROSS COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH is the Community Partner for this week’s meal. GRAB and GO starts at 11:00 a.m. as meals are distributed under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of The First United Methodist Church Campus. MENU Spaghetti Casserole Mediterranean Roasted Carrots Marinated Green Beans with Sour Cream Dressing Garlic Buttered French Bread Slices Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Still be CAREFUL even...
Hopkins County Native Wilma Thompson Crowned 2021 Ms. Hopkins County Sr. Classic!
“Changing the Face of Aging” is the theme of the Ms. Senior Classic Pageant, open to ladies age 60 and older. Director Karon Weatherman, 2021 ‘Queen’ Wilma Thompson and 2019/2020 ‘Queen’ Vender Wright Outgoing Vender Wright blessed everyone with her rendition of “Just Stand” Ten contestants initially entered, but due to various circumstances, only seven were able to be present on June 12...
