Saltillo Girls Varsity Tournament Enters Second Day; Bracket Play Saturday
The Saltillo Lady Lions split a pair of basketball games in their own tournament on Thursday November 16). The Lady Lions lost a close game to Rivercrest, 50-48 and then bounced back with a solid win over Chisum, 46-25. The Lady Lions are in Pool A in their tournament and after play Thursday, Bullard tops the pool with two wins. Chisum and Rivercrest also split two games and North Lamar had two losses Thursday. Winnsboro got off to a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 8-14, 2017
November 8th At 1:10 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2651 near Mineola. At 6:42 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:31 p.m., in reference to a visibility hazard. Upon deputies’ arrival, it appeared there was no visibility hazard. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Goodson St. in Mineola; at approximately 7:03 p.m. Carl Hughey,...
Harold Carter
Harold Carter, age 87 of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 in McKinney. He was born on October 19th, 1930 in Winnsboro to Harmon Carter and Sally (Darby) Carter. He was a retired Truck Driver, a member of Harmony Assembly of God as well as the American Legion. Harold served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by parents; and a daughter Shelia Carter. He is survived his by, Wife, Marie...
Miss Rodeo America, Lisa Lageschaar, Comes Home to Hopkins County
At age 26, Miss Lisa Lageschaar whose home is Pickton, Texas is about to hang up her crown and banner because she has already achieved the pinnacle of Rodeo Royalty in the United States. As Miss Rodeo America 2017, she has served as the top representative of the PRCA Rodeo world wearing the crown she earned at National Finals Rodeo in December 2016. Lisa sat down with Enola Gay in the Channel 18 TV studio for a rare hometown interview...
Chamber Connection November 16, 2017
I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2018 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even home town heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an alphabetical and...
Saltillo Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament Begins with Pool Play Thursday; 10 Teams Compete
Saltillo Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament begins Thursday. Nine schools and one home school team are entered. Teams included are Saltillo, Winnsboro, Bullard, Paris, North Lamar, Rivercrest, Chisum, Clarksville, Quinlan-Ford, and CHESS. Pool Play takes place Thursday and Friday. Bracket Play is set for Saturday. POOL PLAY Pool A: Pool B: Bullard ...
Donald Lee Moore
Donald Lee Moore, age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on November 23, 1936 in Wheeler to LeeRoy Moore and Ila (Baird) Moore. Donald was a retired Inspector with Nordstrom Valve Company in Sulphur Springs, a member of Pine Street Baptist Church and loved his bird dogs, 56 Chevy and family. He was preceded in death by parents, Lee Roy and Ila Moore. He is survived by, wife, LaNeitta...
Mary Alice Deverell
Mary Alice Deverell, age 83 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 in Tyler. She was born on June 2nd, 1934 to Jerry Birdsong and Annie Bamburg. She was the Co-Owner of Deverell Drilling Supply, as well as a member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Billy Bob Deverell, a sister, Margie Morgan; brother, Roy Birdson; sister, Frances Conine., She is survived by,...
Earlie E. “Dick” “Popz” “Snuffy” Keener
Earlie E. “Dick” “Popz” “Snuffy” Keener, age 77 of Scroggins, passed away on Friday, November 10th, 2017 in Scroggins. He was born on May 14th, 1940 in Scroggins to Earl Keener and Dovie (Cross) Keener. Snuffy delivered propane all over East Texas during his career. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda Keener; sister, Polly Cook; sister, Lorraine Keener; granddaughter, Rebecca Marlow; and...
Patsy Wilson
Mrs. Patsy Wilson, age 77 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, November 10th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on April 7th, 1940 in Dallas to the late Ray Anderson and Gracie Johnson Anderson. She worked in the Environmental Health Industry and was a member of Church on the Rock in Quitman. She was preceded in death by Parents, husband, Gordon Lee Wilson and brother, Thomas Edward Wilson, She is survived by, sons, Bobby Lee Wilson of...
