Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 03-20-2023 – 03-26-2023
Arrests: Murphy, Raymond, 59 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-20-2023 for Disorderly Conduct. Marks, Cory, 35 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-20-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 /1-B<1G and multiple Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants for DWLI, Expired Driver’s License, Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Operate Unregistered Motor Vehicle. Burns, Gregory, 37 years of age, of...
Five-Year Study Examines Health Of Bees In East Texas
March 27, 2023- The American bumblebee population is alive and well in East Texas, according to early indications from a five-year research project. The project, which started in 2022, is a collaboration between Stephen F. Austin State University, Sam Houston State University and Texas A&M Forest Service to assess the health of bee communities in 74 East Texas counties. The survey is funded through a $500,000 state grant. Dan...
Friday From The Chamber March 24th, 2023
We still have a few morning tee times for the 34th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, set for April 7 at the Sulphur Springs Country Club, but only a couple. Like last year, the registration fee for a six-person scramble team is $750, with the morning tee time at 8 a.m. The afternoon slots are already full. Registration includes 12 mulligans, six meal tickets, and three carts. Check out our registration form online...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Declares Month Of April Child Abuse Awareness Month
March 27, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court has declared the month of April to be Child Abuse Awareness Month. Members of the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center gathered during the meeting to hear the Proclamation read by County Judge Robert Newsom. The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETCAC) is the only non-profit in the eight-county area of northeast Texas that serves as the first stop for children ages...
Dinner Bell Menu for March 29, 2023
Subject: Dinner Bell Menu for March 29, 2023 The Community Partner is a “Friend of Dinner Bell” who gives and gives more to help this Ministry succeed! For her support a big “Thank you”must be shouted loudly!!! GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday....
Eyedrops Recalled Due To Bacteria
March 24, 2023- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is currently in collaboration with the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) and state and local health departments to investigate a outbreak of bacteria found to be drug resistant. Currently 16 different states have been affected by this outbreak, Texas included. EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears are the currently recalled eye drops, people have been...
17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor JHH Investments
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation appreciates Mary and John Heilman and JHH Investments for their sponsorship of the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. A sincere compassion for their community is evidenced through Mary and John’s investment in good health care for all residents of Hopkins County. Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan (l) joins Mary and John Heilman
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Cancels Election Of New Board Members
March 22, 2023- Hopkins County Hospital District Board met Tuesday night to discuss the cancelation of the the upcoming election for new board members. Hopkins County Hospital District’s May 6 Board election has been canceled, the three candidates who were running are Chris Brown, Emi Medina and Tammy Wright. The three candidates went unopposed during their run for District board. With the cancelation of the election the three...
How Bills Become Laws
March 23, 2023- The Texas Constitution divides the state government into three separate but equal branches, these branches are: Executive branch, headed by the Governor. Judicial branch, consisting of the Texas Supreme Court and all state courts. Legislative branch, headed by the Texas Legislature consisting of 150 members of the house of representatives and 31 members of the state senate. Members of the house of representatives are...
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personal Downtown Walking Tour
March 23, 2023- Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel will host a walking tour of historic downtown Sulphur Springs on April 11, 2023. The 30 minute walk will be conducted by John Sellers. All retired school personnel are invited to attend. To participate, meet at the flagpole on the Sulphur Springs square at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11. After the tour everyone will be going back to The ROC for refreshments and door...
