TxDOT Upcoming Projects for June 3rd, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 3, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 22, 2019 – May 28, 2019
May 22nd Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 4870 near Winnsboro; at approximately 2:54 a.m. William Luscomb, 38, of Yantis, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Deputies were dispatched to Winding Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 5:46 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Known actors were in the reporting party’s residence without authorization. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2610 near Mineola, at approximately 9:52...
Billy Jean Sparkman
Billy Jean Sparkman Mr. Billy Jean Sparkman, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2019 at his home in Winnsboro. He was born on January 3rd, 1935 in Winnsboro to the late Ira Alton Sparkman and Nettie Lou Hamm Sparkman. He was a retired Cement Contractor and member of Pineview Baptist Church. A “Jack of All Trades”, he loved, riding motorcycles, camping, mowing, gardening, raising goats or spending time with his...
Hopkins County Has Gone Hog Wild
By Savannah Owens What is going on with all these wild hogs? KSST set out to find out the best ways to manage the hog problem. We spoke with Extension Agent Mario Villarino, TAMUC’s Dr. Johanna Delado-Acevedo, and Wild Boar Outfitters Owner, Marcus Keith to get to the root of this major problem. Don’t be confused by the names! Wild hogs, Wild pigs, Feral pigs, etc. all are the same animal. However: wild hogs are not Javelinas....
Paris District Road Report for the week of May 27, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 27, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 15, 2019 – May 21, 2019
May 15th Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3525 near Hawkins; at approximately 3:37 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2121 near Quitman, at approximately 7:53 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK. Deputies were dispatched to PR 6536 near Mineola, at approximately 9:09 a.m., in reference to an...
Chester Duane Darby
Chester Darby, of Southlake, TX, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the age of 91. A visitation will be held from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, TX with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 pm. Rev. Debbie Lyons officiating will be officiating. Duane was born on April 11, 1928 to Chester and Bernice Darby in Winnsboro, TX. He grew up on a farm in Coke, TX, and upon...
TxDOT Upcoming Projects
Paris District Road Report for the week of May 20, 2019 Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 20, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 8-14, 2019
May 8th Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:59 a.m., in reference to a disturbance on CR 4627 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.At 2:02 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 6:22 a.m., in reference to a possible assault. Parties were separated for the day.Deputies responded to a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 1-7, 2019
May 1 st Deputies were dispatched to CR 3540 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:28 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 86, was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.At 8:47 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2320 near Mineola.Deputies were dispatched to CR 2944 near Alba, at approximately 9:47 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were...
