Wood County Sheriff Report For August 19-25, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Aug. 19-25, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 2Driving While Intoxicated: 1 Found Property: 1Missing Person: 1Public Assist: 2Traffic Cleared by Arrest: 1Traffic Hazard: 2Alarm: 8 Traffic Stop With Arrest: 0Animal Complaint: 7 Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: 1Arrest/Warrant Service: 6 Welfare Check: 6Arson: 0Assault: 4Burglary: 3Criminal Mischief: 1Criminal Trespass:...
Wood County Sheriff Report For August 12-18, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Aug. 12-18, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 6 Traffic Hazard: 4Alarm: 10 Traffic Stop With Arrest: 0Animal Complaint: 6 Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: 2Arrest/Warrant Service: 1 Welfare Check: 15Arson: 1Assault: 1Burglary: 4Criminal Mischief: 2Criminal Trespass: 4Disturbances/Disputes: 11Fire – Structure: 0Fraud: 4Funeral Escort: 1Harassment: 4Inquest: 1Livestock At Large:...
Winnsboro Police Department Report For Aug. 10-16, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Aug. 10-16, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests No Arrests Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 128 calls forservice during this reporting period. Citations The Winnsboro Police Department issued 21 citations and 20 warningsduring this reporting period. Winnsboro Police...
Wood County Sheriff Report For Aug. 5-11, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Aug. 5-11, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 1 Traffic Hazard: 1Alarm: 9 Traffic Stop With Arrest: 1Animal Complaint: 2 Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: 2Arrest/Warrant Service: 3 Welfare Check: 6Arson: 1Assault: 3Burglary: 2Criminal Mischief: 2Criminal Trespass: 1Disturbances/Disputes: 8Fire – Structure: 1Fraud: 1Funeral Escort: 1Harassment: 1Inquest: 1Livestock At Large:...
TWC: State Unemployment Benefits To Continue But $600 Federal Payment Ends July 25
Other CARES Act Benefits Continue Through December AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission reminds claimants that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, 2020. TWC logo FPUC provided an additional $600 per week to claimants who lost work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Texans will continue to receive state unemployment benefits for the remainder of their claim. For those on regular...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report – July 15-21, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for July 15-21, 2020: Suspicious Activity: 25Alarm: 13Burglary: 6Theft: 9Criminal Trespass: 7Assault: 4Disturbances/Disputes: 9Shots Fired: 3Criminal Mischief: 2Reckless Driver: 10Terroristic Threat: 2Welfare Check: 8Arrest/Warrant Services: 3Livestock at Large: 7Harassment: 3Damaged Property: 2Fraud/Scam: 3Motorist Assist: 3Animal Complaint: 13Traffic Stop with...
Tips For Making Your Home A Mosquito-Free Zone
If you haven’t been outdoors much lately, you may not have notices that it’s nigh on mosquito season in Texas (although some would argue based on the number of flies buzzing about of late that it’s fly season). As more people are out and about, Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people to take precautions to avoid not only the discomfort of mosquito bites but also the potential of contracting illness...
Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Assaulted Woman During Rolling Disturbance
A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man allegedly assaulted a woman during a rolling disturbance that started at the Sonic in Winnsboro and continued into Hopkins County late Saturday night. Afterward, the woman reportedly sought medical attention at the emergency room in Winnsboro, while the man sought a mental health evaluation, according to arrest reports. The man allegedly admitted to striking the woman repeatedly with a fist, deputies...
TEA Issued Additional Guidance For Schools For 2020-2021
As the 2020-2021 school year nears, many parents and school employees have questions as to what school will be like due to the novel coronavirus 2019 that continues to spread through the community. Administrators have answered as many questions as possible, but have been awaiting state guidance on many matters. Over the last couple of weeks, Texas Education Agency has issues some direction, but had yet to weigh in on other matters....
Democrats Select Hegar, Castañeda In July 14 Primary Runoffs
Just before 2 a.m. July 15, with all 3,178 polling locations reporting, Mary “MJ” Hegar and Chrysta Castañeda finished ahead of their opponents in the July 14 Democratic Party Primary Runoffs. While more Hopkins County Democrats voted for Royce West for United States Senator (262-190), across the state more preferred Hegar. She finished with 498,180 votes to Royce West 457,555 votes, giving her the state win with 52.13...
