Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Jan. 17, 2022-Jan. 23, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Jan. 17, 2022-Jan. 23, 2022: Winnsboro Police Arrests Moore, Cameron, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-17-2022 on a Winnsboro Municipal Court warrant for Disorderly Conduct. Morgan, Richard, 38 years of age, of Como, was arrested on 1-17-2022 for DWLI with previous convictions. White, Janetta, 52 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on...
Due To Shortage Of COVID Testing Supplies, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinics-Urgent Care Can’t Guarantee Rapid COVID Tests, PCR Available
Sulphur Springs, Texas, January 21, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] POSTPONED: Community Health Day In partnership with CHRISTUS Health, Columbia Lodge #81 has been diligently planning an event aimed to build a community that is more secure, productive, healthy, and hopeful. We...
911 Down Due To Service Disruption In Area, Numbers Given To Call For Emergencies
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County are currently having an issue with the 911 systems; 911 systems are down. According to Sulphur Springs Police Department, there is a disruption in the area, resulting in the local 911 system not receiving calls for all carriers. Until 911 is restored, those seeking assistance should: Call 903-439-3719 for emergencies in Sulphur Springs, andCall 903-885-2768 for Hopkins County...
4 Free At-Home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests Can Be Ordered Online
Several local residents have reported difficulties finding free COVID tests or scheduling free COVID tests. In the US, residents can now order online four tests to be shipped free at the end of January to residential addresses through the post office for those who request them. One type of COVID-19 test kit that can purchased This is not for individuals who immediately need COVID-19 tests, but those who wish to order them online to...
How, When To Protect Water Pipes From Cold Weather Damages
Homeowners in Hopkins County should give special attention to exposed water pipes during the winter months. Freezing pipes are a problem in warmer climates where they often run through uninsulated or under-insulated attics or crawl spaces. Although we only have a few cold snaps per season, it’s still necessary to protect exposed water pipes. Leaving pipes unprotected can cause them to burst, which can result in a tremendous amount of...
Winnsboro Man Accused Of Stabbing A Man In The Hand With A Steak Knife
A search for a Winnsboro man accused of stabbing a man in the hand with a steak knife concluded a few hours later, when the suspect returned to the residence where the altercation reportedly took place, according to arrest reports. Christopher Evin Pyron Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office communications operators around 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, dispatched deputies to a County Road 2403 residence, where an active disturbance had...
Several Area Schools Closed Following COVID-19 Surge
Regardless of your opinions regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations, the virus has definitely taken a toll on local school districts this week, further taxing staff who were already feeling the stress caused as illnesses swept from classrooms to campuses and across districts. Many school districts in the area on Wednesday and Thursday announced plans for their schools will be closed through Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and are set to...
Diabetes Education Sessions To Be Held At 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 17, 21, 24 & 28
AgriLife Extension Also Offering Feb. 19 Marriage Education Workshop Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health Extension Agent, [email protected] Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides great opportunities in the areas of Family & Community Health, Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H & Youth Development, and Community Development. One of the banner programs offered by Extension is diabetes...
AgriLife Extension To Offer Marriage And Diabetes Education Sessions
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health Extension Agent, [email protected] Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides great opportunities in the areas of Family & Community Health, Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H & Youth Development, and Community Development. One of the banner programs offered by Extension is diabetes education. Keep reading for more information. Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes...
Pruning Most Roses In Mid-February Produces Healthier, Larger More Attractive Bushes
Pillar Or Climbing Roses Are The Exception By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Ag/Natural Resources, [email protected] Earlier in the week, I got a phone call related to pruning, and particularly pruning of roses. As you are probably aware, the Hopkins County Extension Office promoted the cultivation of earth-kind roses years back and some of them are now mature and thriving. A rose Annual pruning is an...
