Travel Tuesday: Vegas Is OPEN, And Crowded
Jun22

Travel Tuesday: Vegas Is OPEN, And Crowded

We took another trip, and this time to Las Vegas for a family member’s 21st birthday. A quick trip for eight, some who had never been to Las Vegas, and others who are seasoned veterans of the desert entertainment city. The city is constantly evolving and everyone there seemed to agree that the pandemic had ended. Very few masks were observed on the “tourist” side of things, and there will still masks on most servers...

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Soil Solarization: Take Advantage of Summer Heat, by Mario Villarino
Jun22

Soil Solarization: Take Advantage of Summer Heat, by Mario Villarino

Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Summer is already here and making a statement. Few days ago I was involved with the District 4 4-H horse show and the intensity of the summer heat was very noticeable both to riders and horses! We, the “ground crew” noticed it as well. Most of our gardens and crop field are fully planted and waiting to harvest or...

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CHRISTUS Offers Cardiac Calcium Scoring, COVID Vaccines, Neurology, Neuromuscular Specialists
Jun22

CHRISTUS Offers Cardiac Calcium Scoring, COVID Vaccines, Neurology, Neuromuscular Specialists

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News -June 22, 2021 Sulphur Springs, Texas, – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Be Proactive! June is National Men’s Health Month: What better time than now,...

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2021 Juneteenth Celebration Enjoyed by All Ages!
Jun22

2021 Juneteenth Celebration Enjoyed by All Ages!

Report by Juneteenth Committee: The 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration was a huge success on Saturday June 19, 2021 and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. After missing a year, and losing one of our members to Covid, we had to step up and make this one bigger and better. This year we had our First Annual “Run For Freedom “2K run, and over 20 people participated in the race. As usual, our Juneteenth Parade was outstanding....

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5 Jailed On Felony Charges
Jun21

5 Jailed On Felony Charges

Five people were jail on felony charges June 17-18, including two jailed on warrants and two for alleged offenses involving children, according to arrest reports. Justin Bradley Matheny(HCSO jail photo) Sexual Assault of A Child Charge A 33-yearold San Angelo man was escorted into Hopkins County jail June 17 by HCSO Chief Investigators Corley Weatherford, according to jail reports. Justin Bradley Matheny, who is also known by Little...

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5 Traffic Stops Result In Possession and Related Arrests
Jun21

5 Traffic Stops Result In Possession and Related Arrests

3 Others Jailed On Warrants Local officials made at least five traffic stops that resulted in possession or possession-related arrests and three were transferred from other jails SH 11 West Arrest No HCSO jail photo available for Alfredo Junior Vargas HCSO Deputy Aaron Chaney responded at 1:46 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021, on State Highway11 west near County Road 4717, where a vehicle was reportedly parked near the entrance to a pasture...

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Charlie Johnston
Jun21

Charlie Johnston

A Celebration of Life ceremony for Charles “Charlie” Harle Johnston, age 70, of Sulphur Springs will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Flippin, Joe Mack Gober, Floyd Nelson, Mack Reed, his grandchildren and Mark Rory and Mike Barrett posthumously. Charlie passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler....

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McBride Street Disturbance Results In Aggravated Assault Arrest
Jun21

McBride Street Disturbance Results In Aggravated Assault Arrest

A McBride Street disturbance resulted in an aggravated assault arrest late Saturday night, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Seth Patton Jumper (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office first received a complaint in Como regarding reckless driving in the area of McBride Street in Como at 10:23 a.m. Deputy Justin Wilkerson responded in the 200 block of McBride Street and made contact with a vehicle he...

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Wildcats 7 on 7 Goes 1-1 Against Paris Last Week
Jun21

Wildcats 7 on 7 Goes 1-1 Against Paris Last Week

Matt Young Last week the Wildcats 7 on 7 season season may have concluded with two games against Paris held last Thursday. Coach Matt Young (pictured left) Wildcats offensive coordinator, said the games went well. He said the both offense and defense for the Wildcats came out on fire in game 1. The coach praised the defensive backs for their ability to contain the Paris Wildcats’ explosive receiving core. But the offensive...

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report June 14-20, 2021
Jun21

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report June 14-20, 2021

The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of June 14-20, 2021, included the following activity: Arrests Winnsboro Police Department vehicle Bryan McCoy, 31 years of age, of Flint, was arrested on June 16, 2021, on a Smith County warrant for criminal mischief.Philip Stewart, 42 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 16, 2021, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions. Calls for Service The...

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