Hopkins County Precinct Storm Cleanup Underway
Hopkins County Precinct barns will be open for limb drop off following the severe weather that swept through the county. Only limbs will be collected during this cleanup and all limbs must be unloaded personally. Currently the only barns that have been announced to be opened are as follows Precinct 1 open Tuesday-Friday Precinct 2 open Tuesday-Friday Precinct 3 open from 7am-4pm Tuesday-Thursday Precinct 4 open Monday-Friday The four...
Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar June 19-23th, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of June 19-23, 2023 includes: MONDAY, June 19 – Sliced Ham, Mac and Cheese & Green Beans TUESDAY, June 20 – Cheesy Eggs & Chorizo Links, Fruit & Biscuit WEDNESDAY, June 21 –...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 6-12-2023 – 06-18-2023
Arrests: Rogers, Jimmie, 56 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested 6-13-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1/1-B>=4G>200G and Possession of Marijuana>4oz<=5lbs. Outram, Steven, 56 years of age, of Hallsville, was arrested on 6-17-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Violate Conditions of Bond. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 256 calls for service during this reporting...
The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Is Back With A New Category- GASP!
AUSTIN— This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Buc-ee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more. Participants must travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take selfies and post them with the hashtag #GOSH2023. This...
Hopkins County Records – June 19
Land Deed Transaction Donald Tinsley to Donald Todd Tinsley and Sonha Gail Tinsley; tract in the Houston St survey Donald Tinsley to Donald Todd Tinsley and Sonha Gail Tinsley; tract in the Houston St survey Atascosa Real Estate Group LLC to Anthony Hyden; tract in the Jeremiah Ward survey Alexander Schell Alt and Jaxie Stollenwerck Alt to Hooper Ranch Legacy LLC; tract in the James Ford survey Alexander Schell Alt and Jaxie...
Should You Prune Cucumber Plants? By David Wall
We’ve discussed pruning tomato and pepper plants, but the literature suggests you should consider pruning cucumber plants. Yes, it seems weird, but better results can be obtained by pruning. The problem is most of us never heard of such pruning. So, how can pruning help? If growing bush cucumber plants, you can probably forget this article. They grow very little laterally, so there’s little to be gained by pruning. Also, if you allow...
Sulphur Springs ISD: 18 Resignations, 29 New Personnel And 24 Personnel Changes
Resignations Bloodgood, Barbara was Aide at AustinBohman, Carrie was Geometry at High SchoolBost, Kellie was Grade 1 Teacher at BowieBramblett, Kenzie-Lou was Math Co-Teach at High SchoolCarns, Emily was Special Ed Aide at SSHS Crawford, Dara was SPED Aide at Bush Evans, Jason was Director State & Federal Programs at Admin Gallo, Luciano was SPED Aide at SSMS Lair, Tandee was SPED Teacher at Bowie Moore, Lena was Grade 2 at...
PJC Without Power No Phones, Email Or Internet
Paris Junior College was affected by last night’s storm and has no power at the Paris campus. The phones, email and internet are down for all locations in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs. The PJC-Greenville and -Sulphur Springs Centers do have power and remain open to walk-in business. At this time, no estimate is available on when power will be restored.
Severe Property Damage In Como-Pickton
June 16, 2023- Last night June 15th several buildings were damaged and some destroyed completely, one being one building of Hopkins County Precinct 2 Barn. The other buildings did not suffer such severe damage. With the shear destruction, it is suspected a tornado touched down and completely flattened the barn. Several limbs, light poles, and other debris such as sheet metal have been scattered around the surrounding area, however all...
Federal Holiday Juneteenth on Monday June 19th
June 15, 2023- Juneteenth is Monday June 19th. Juneteenth is a national holiday meaning that the both mail delivery and banks will be unavailable. Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major...
