Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 27-April 2
Apr06

Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 27-April 2

March 27 Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 12:04 a.m. Clinton Yale, 30, of Hawkins, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Prohibited Substance in a Correctional Facility and outstanding warrants. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on State Highway 154 near Quitman; at approximately 12:20 a.m. Lauren Torres, 28, of Quitman, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.At 7:47...

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Danna’s Buffalo Girls 3-day Flea Market Arrives at Backstory Brewery April 11
Apr04

Danna’s Buffalo Girls 3-day Flea Market Arrives at Backstory Brewery April 11

Danna Bain is planning her 2nd annual Buffalo Girls Flea Market Style and Swap Meet on April 11-13 in a new location near downtown Sulphur Springs When she says this is a Pickers Paradise and a Shoppers Dream, she really means it! Danna’s 2019 Spring Flea Market season opens in Sulphur Springs on Thursday April 11 in a new location, at Backstory Brewery, located near downtown Sulphur Springs at 211 Magnolia Street. The craft...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 20-26, 2019

March 20 At 8 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.At 9:29 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 3230 near Quitman.Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Spur 514 near Yantis at approximately 9:43 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2434 near Mineola, at approximately 12:34 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located...

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TxDOT Plans for Week of March 25, 2019 in Paris District
Mar23

TxDOT Plans for Week of March 25, 2019 in Paris District

Paris District Road Report for the week of March 25, 2019 Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 25, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised toremain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 13-19, 2019
Mar22

Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 13-19, 2019

Wood County Sheriff’s Report for March 13 to March 19, 2019 include: March 13 Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 2482 near Mineola; at approximately 12:55 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3118 near Quitman, at approximately 2:10 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day and incident was cleared.Deputies were dispatched...

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Mr. Gerald Don Lindley
Mar20

Mr. Gerald Don Lindley

Mr. Gerald Don Lindley, age 78 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 in Tyler. He was born on May 31st, 1940 in Winnsboro to the late Reuben Lindley and Floy Pauline Minshew Lindley. He was a retired Welder and member of Pineview Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Lindley of Winnsboro, son, Steven Lindley and his wife Brenda of Pittsburg; daughters, Tina Romine and her husband, Tracy of...

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TxDOT Plans for Week of March 18, 2019 in Paris District
Mar16

TxDOT Plans for Week of March 18, 2019 in Paris District

Paris District Road Report for the week of March 18, 2019 Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 18, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised toremain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 6 – 12, 2019
Mar15

Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 6 – 12, 2019

Wood County Sheriff’s Report for March 6, 2019 to March 12, 2019 include: March 6th Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 1:08 a.m. Javier Centeno, 24, of Mineola, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. At 2:03 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 11 near Winnsboro. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 9:10 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver....

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Observing National “Patient Safety Week” at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Mar15

Observing National “Patient Safety Week” at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital

Kari Draper, Quality/Safety Director at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs Kari Draper wears a number of hats in her job as Director of Quality and Safety at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, and her support team members make able assistants in the endeavor. In fact, Kari is Director of Quality, Risk Management, Safety and Accreditation. Although the highest standards of patient safety are observed...

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Billy Laminack
Mar14

Billy Laminack

Billy Ray Laminack passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at age 89 after a short illness and complications of pneumonia. A longtime resident of Winnsboro, he had recently resided in Sulphur Springs, TX. He retired from Wilson Plywood and Door at age 56 to continue the family ranching tradition.He was preceded in death by his wife, Corrie Sue Wilkins; his parents, Claud Marcus and Nellie (James) Laminack; twin brother Bennie Fred, and...

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