Swatsell Memorial Fun Run Benefits Children’s Christmas
The 13th annual Hollie Swatsell Memorial Fun Run is coming up Saturday at ABC Autoplex, 1412 College Street in Sulphur Springs. The event collects new toys and money to buy toys for disadvantaged children this Christmas. Toys go to Salvation Army in Sulphur Springs and to the Winnsboro Fire Department Toys For Tots program. There will be a motorcycle and car fun run and show and lots more. Mike Davis of Saltillo is the event...
“Updated” 2015 Classic Car Show Winners
Saturday November 7th may have been a rainy day but it didn’t hamper the crowd that attended the 2015 10th Annual Classic Car Show on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs. The number of cars entered this year was less than previous years. However, those attending enjoyed the beauty of the classic models and, for many, remembered either driving or wishing they could have driven one of the classics. Top 15 and Participants Pick...
Earl Weaver
Funeral arrangements for Earl Weaver, age 78 of Winnsboro are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Weaver passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Autumn Winds in Winnsboro.
Roy Garland Wallis
Funeral services for Mr. Roy Garland Wallis, 48, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted November 8 at 2 p.m. at New Beginnings Baptist Church. Mr. Wallis passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 in a Tyler hospital. Roy was born in Winnsboro on June 27, 1967 to Hubert Howard Wallis and Arlene L. Johnson Wallis. He worked formerly as a school bus driver, and was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. He was...
District 7 – 3A Standings Offer Tigers Playoff Hope
Anything could happen in the remaining two weeks of the regular high school football season according to Coach Dickey Meeks as the Mt Vernon Tigers face the Prairiland Patriots, 7:30 pm, Friday, October 30, 2015 in Patriot Stadium. The outcome of tonight’s District 7-3A games will set up the play-off run for next week. The Tigers and the Patriots both come into the game with a 1-2 District 7-3A record.New Boston and Winnsboro...
Paul Dewayne Stevens
Grave side services for Mr. Paul Dewayne Stevens will be conducted Monday, 10 a.m. at Harmony Cemetery in Hopkins County. Visitation is Sunday evening 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Paul Dewayne Stevens passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at the age of 73. Mr. Stevens was born on march 8, 1942 to the late Iceam P. Stevens and Olga R. Reynolds Stevens. He was a self-employed livestock dealer, served in...
Mt Vernon Tigers Seek Playoff Spot
The Mount Vernon Tigers roll into Daingerfield to take on the Blue Tigers, 7:30, Friday, October 23, 2015 in Daingerfield, Texas. After an impressive victory over longtime rival Winnsboro last week, Mount Vernon is looking toward a chance at the postseason. Both teams bring a 2-5 season record into Friday’s game. However, Daingerfield boosts a 2-0 district record while Mount Vernon has a 1-1 record in district play. Daingerfield is a...
Daylon Jones Royal
Funeral services for Mr. Daylon Jones Royal, 70, of Winnsboro, are Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home. Interment will be in Lee Cemetery. Visitation is Friday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Royal passed away on Monday, October 20, 2015 in Tyler. Daylon was born in Seguin on February 15, 1945 to Ira Cloyd and Lola Jones Royal. He was a retired manager in building sales, and a bus driver for WISD. He...
John Geary Callaway
Funeral services for Mr. John Geary Callaway, 67, of Winnsboro, will be conducted Friday October 23, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Beaty Funeral Home, 816 W. Broadway, Winnsboro, TX. Visitation is set for Thursday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Lee Cemetery. Mr. Callaway passed away on Monday, October 20, 2015 in Tyler. John Geary was born on September 8, 1948 in Wood County to John R. Callaway and Doris...
Three Arrests Made by WPD Last Week
Three arrests were made, 153 calls for service received, and 49 citations and 41 warnings issued by the Winnsboro Police Department during the week of October 12-18. No accidents were reported to the WPD. Only one Winnsboro resident was arrested during the week. On Saturday, October 18, Jason Bearden, 37, was arrested for Criminal Mischief over $500 but less than $1500. Two Bells, Texas residents Linda Rios, 54, and Jose Rios, 37,...
