2 Jailed On Felony Rains County Warrants
Mar25

2 Jailed On Felony Rains County Warrants

Two people, a 29-year-old Emory woman and 37-year-old Emory man, were jailed in Hopkins County March 23-24, 2022, on felony Rains County warrants, according to jail and arrest reports. Clifford Daniel Herriage AKA Clifford Daniel Harriage (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Richard Brantley was dispatched to the Adult Probation Office to pick up a wanted person. At 4:40 p.m. March 23, 2022, Brantley took...

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Dining Out With Diabetes
Mar23

Dining Out With Diabetes

Johanna Hicks By JOHANNA HICKS, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] The title actually has two meanings: 1) for persons who have diabetes, they take diabetes with them when dining out; 2) for persons with diabetes, there are some tips for dining out. When eating out, you do have choices. The following tips for eating healthfully in restaurants are based on suggestions from...

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CHRISTUS – Upcoming Activities: Gala, Blood Drive Honoring Israel Lewis, Fitness Court Grand Opening
Mar22

CHRISTUS – Upcoming Activities: Gala, Blood Drive Honoring Israel Lewis, Fitness Court Grand Opening

Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 22, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkov (a city in...

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State Fair  Of Texas Goat And Lamb Validation Tag Orders Due March 28, 2022
Mar21

State Fair Of Texas Goat And Lamb Validation Tag Orders Due March 28, 2022

By Dr. Mario A. Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Hopkins County Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, [email protected] Mario Villarino, Hopkins County Extension Agent Officials of major livestock shows in Texas are participating in a program supported by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas Education Agency, Department of Agricultural Education, whereby all 4-H and FFA lambs and goats exhibited...

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For March 14-20, 2022
Mar21

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For March 14-20, 2022

Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity for the last 7 days. WPD activity for the week of March 14-20, 2022 included:  Paris Junior College adult education program Arrests Jaime Walker, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on March 14, 2022, on a Franklin County warrant for False Report to a Peace Officer.Shayla Wright, 32 years of age, of Como, was arrested on...

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Alert: Medicare Phone Scam Attempted On Hopkins County Resident
Mar16

Alert: Medicare Phone Scam Attempted On Hopkins County Resident

A local resident reported a Medicare phone scam, and said while she did not fall prey to it, asked KSST to let others in the community know so no one will fall victim to it. The woman received a phone call Wednesday from someone claiming to be from the Medicare, Part B office. The caller claimed to be contacting her to schedule an annual “genetic testing.” That ,she said, was a red flag to her, even though the individual...

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Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs
Mar15

Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs

Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Office, Hopkins County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, [email protected] Many cattle producers and other rural landowners are looking for ways to reduce the amount of money and labor invested in their operations. It can be costly to grow bermudagrass because it requires regular fertilization to produce high quality forage and hay. Many warm-season...

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Helping Ukraine: CHRISTUS Is Accepting Donations To Assist In Kharkiv, Ukraine
Mar14

Helping Ukraine: CHRISTUS Is Accepting Donations To Assist In Kharkiv, Ukraine

Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 14, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro| Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkiv (a...

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – March 7-13, 2022
Mar14

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – March 7-13, 2022

Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity for the last 7 days. WPD activity for the week of March 7-13, 2022 included: Arrests Sarah Moses, 35 years of age, of Quitman, was arrested on 3-11-2022 on a Wood County Warrant for aggravated assault and a Comal County warrant for condition release violation on a driving while intoxicated enhanced.Javier Vazquez, 40 years of age,...

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Don’t Forget To Spring Your Clocks Forward For Daylight Saving Time
Mar12

Don’t Forget To Spring Your Clocks Forward For Daylight Saving Time

Just a friendly reminder: don’t forget to adjust your clocks (if they don’t change automatically) when you head to bed tonight. It’s time to spring forward 1 hour for Daylight Saving Time. Otherwise, you’ll likely arrive an hour late for church or any other appointments or activities you have scheduled Sunday. Those who are not at their best first thing in the morning might consider going to be an hour or so...

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