ETCOG “Go Bus” May Expand Rural Transportation Services to Hopkins County
Standing, ETCOG Director of Transportation Vince Huerta and ETCOG Business Development Manager Melissa Cure The East Texas Council of Governments, Director Of Transportation, Vince Huerta and Business Development Manager, Melissa Cure came to the Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday, May 8th to get input about transportation concerns from the citizens of Hopkins County. They are assessing the need to expand their operation to Hopkins...
TxDOT Upcoming Projects
Paris District Road Report for the week of May 6, 2019 Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 6, 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...
Richard William Lynn
Mr. Richard William Lynn, age 76 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, April 29th, 2019 in Tyler. He was born on February 7th, 1943 in Gladewater to the late William Lynn and Julia Bell Lynn. Richard was a retired logistics manager for AMBI (now Keller’s) and the Campbell Soup Company.He is survived by his wife, Sherry Lynn of Winnsboro; daughter, Christy Paliani of Hugo; sons, Robert Lynn of Winnsboro, Rick Lynn of Sulphur...
Darlene Davis
Mrs. Darlene Davis, age 76 of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, April 25th, 2019. She was born on January 23rd, 1943 in Hopkins County, Texas to the late Harold and Maude Speaks. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Maude Speaks; husband of 54 years, Carl Davis; and brother Harold Speaks. She is survived by, son, John Davis;...
Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart
Mr. Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart, age 57 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at his home in Winnsboro. He was born on May 18th, 1961 in Manchester, New Hampshire to William Kephart and Phyllis Milne Kephart. He was a retired Floor Technician of Floor Medic in Longview and was preceded in death by sisters, Karen and Debbie.He is survived by his parents, Bill and Phyllis Kephart of Kentucky; wife,...
Paris District Road Report For The Week Of April 22
Quite a bit of work is planned for roadways throughout the district during the week of April 22, according to a release from TxDOT Paris District Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy. Motorists are reminded 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. The TxDOT official also recommends driver avoid distractions such as...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 10-16, 2019
April 10 At 8:05 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.At 9 a.m., horses were reported out on Highway 154 near Quitman.Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 3865 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:02 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1560 near Alba, at approximately 9:11 a.m., in reference to harassment. Prior to the deputies’ arrival,...
Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart
Mr. Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart, age 57 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at his home in Winnsboro. He was born on May 18th, 1961 in Manchester, New Hampshire to William Kephart and Phyllis Milne Kephart. He was a retired Floor Technician of Floor Medic in Longview and was preceded in death by sisters, Karen and Debbie. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Phyllis Kephart of Kentucky; wife,...
Frances Alice Baber Arrington
November 25, 1929-April 17, 2019 Graveside services for Frances Alice Baber Arrington of Stephenville, formerly of Winnsboro and Mexia, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 27 at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro.Frances was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on November 25, 1929. When she was eight days old, her parents, Judge Lester Baber and Nana Louise Stokes, moved back to their hometown of Winnsboro, Texas. Frances graduated...
2 Jailed On Marijuana Charge
A traffic stop at 4:10 p.m. April 17 on Tate Street by police resulted in the arrest of a Winnsboro man, 17, and Emory woman, 19, for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone. The officer reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the Pontiac Grand Prix upon contact with the occupants during a traffic stop. A probable cause search of the car allegedly yielded a plastic bag containing a green...
