Another Winter Storm Watch! Tuesday night-Wednesday noon
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. The new watch begins after midnight Tuesday night and continues through noon Wednesday. Snow is possible with accumulations from 1-3 inches with locally higher amounts.
Travel on all roadways, bridges, and overpasses may be hazardous during the watch.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Winter Storm Warning is Cancelled But Drivers Beware
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. The significant wintry precipitation has come to an end over North Texas and the Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.
Driving conditions improved this afternoon, particularly on heavily traveled roads. However patchy areas of light freezing drizzle will be possible through the overnight hours with some very minor accumulations. In addition, residual slush and moisture will re-freeze into smooth ice on roads tonight resulting in hazardous driving conditions through Tuesday morning. If there is currently slush on the roads, expect a slick glaze for the morning commute Tuesday. The slick glaze will likely be more challenging than the driving conditions were today.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution. Allow plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Avoid making sharp turns or braking suddenly.
Retired Captain Joe Reid Scott Recognized
During Monday morning’s meeting of the Hopkins County Commissioners Court, the Court recognized Retired Captain Joe Reid Scott for his 19 years of service as the county’s Veterans Affairs Officer. Captain Scott is retiring February 28. County Judge Robert Newsom read from a plaque that he would later present to Captain Scott.
Election Pilot Program
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court voted to apply to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for a pilot election program that if granted would allow voters of the county to cast ballots at any designated polling place in the county. I talked about the pilot program with County Clerk Debbie Shirley who also oversees elections in the county.
Shop Fire on FM 2560
Fire did damage to a shop at a residence off of FM 2560 Sunday morning just after 9:15 a.m. Hopkins County Fire Units responded. Smoke and flames were visible. After the fire was put out initially the fire rekindled a little after 10 p.m. Sunday night requiring a second trip to the scene by some firefighters. There was some speculation that the fire may have been electrical in nature.
Soldier Arrested For Solicitation of a Minor
He expected to meet up with a teenage girl. Instead, he has a court date. A 22-year old Fort Hood soldier was arrested Sunday shortly after 1 p.m. by Hopkins County law officers for setting up a date for sex with what he believed to be a 15-year old girl. Steven Lowell Marko, who was on leave, was charged with on-line solicitation of a minor for sexual conduct before Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings. Cummings set bond at $25,000. Fort Hood MP’s picked up the man after his bond was posted Monday morning.
Steven Lowell Marko
The soldier had contacted what he thought was a 15-year old girl by text and set up a meeting for sex. When he arrived for the meeting Sunday afternoon at a League Street address, officers arrested him. He confessed to the crime according to an arrest report.
Pickton Man Arrested for Controled Substance by WPD
Winnsboro Police Officer J Watkins found a Pickton man passed out behind the whel of his pickup inside the Winnsboro city limits. Watkins arrested the 28-year old for possession of controlled substance over 1 gram and less than 4 grams of methamphetamine and for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.
Joyce M. Robertson
Funeral Services for Joyce M. Robertson, age 90 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Spence Chapel at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Welch and Rev. Tommy Johnston officiating.
Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (1:00 p.m.) at Spence Chapel.
Joyce M. Robertson passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.
She was born April 16, 1924 to William Tower Lemmond and Daisy Rebecca (Price) Lemmond in Wood County. She married Hershal A. Robertson on August 26, 1946 in Commerce; he survives. Mrs. Robertson was a retired school teacher and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Retired School Teachers Association of Texas and the Disabled American Veterans Auxillary.
Other survivors include sister, Betty Stanley of Ft. Worth.
She was preceded in death by brother, Will T. Lemmond.
Memorials may be made to the Radio and TV Ministry at First Baptist
Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
The online register can be signed at:
www.murrayorwosky.com
*Updated* Hannah Kirby May Appear on the Television Program “The Voice” Tonight
Although Hannah’s audition did not appear in tonight’s episode of “The Voice”, there is another chance it may be on tomorrow’s episode. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes to catch Hannah’s audition.
Hopkins County’s own Hannah Kirby is scheduled to appear on the television program “The Voice” in an upcoming airing, the first chance being tonight (Monday) at 7PM. There are several “audition” nights and tonight is the first chance that she could be on. Hannah developed her interest in both singing and fiddle music during her school years in Sulphur Springs. She participated in the SSISD Strings and choir programs, was a member of the First United Methodist Church choir and the Northeast Texas Choral Society, and as a teen, was fiddler for the Reilly Springs Jamboree as a member of the house band during 2012. Good Luck, Hannah! We are proud of you!
Please Protect your Pets !
Don’t forget to bring your pets inside, or provide sufficient shelter and a heat source.
