1 Fatality Reported In 18-Wheeler Crash On I-30 East Overpass Near Weaver
One fatality resulted from an 18-wheeler crash on an I-30 east overpass near Weaver late Wednesday night. Interstate 30 east near the crash was closed to traffic for approximately 12 hours, according to emergency officials. Both trailers involved in a Wednesday night crash involving two 18-wheel truck-trailer rigs on I-30 east near mile marker 135 near US Highway 67 (Courtesy Photo) Two 18-wheelers and trailers were reported to have...
POSTPONED: Official Unveiling Of New Attraction In Pacific Park Is Postponed
The unveiling of the newest quality of life addition at Pacific Park, a sleek, modern outdoor Fitness Court® with a supporting mobile app, has been postponed. The City of Sulphur Springs had planned to hold the opening on Friday, March 11, but due to predictions of potential snow and other wintery weather city officials made the decision to postpone the unveiling. City officials are potentially looking at Friday morning, March 25, as...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Feb. 28-March 6, 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 Feb. 28-March 6, 2022 included: Winnsboro Police Department badge Arrests Kristeen Adams, 50 years of age, of Longview, was arrested on March 1, 2022, on two possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance charges and for...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Recommendations For The Garden In March
Often, tomato and pepper plants started outdoors from seed will grow so quickly they will catch up with commercial plants in size within a few weeks. For many gardeners, this is the only way to obtain rare or heirloom varieties. But, because this has been a winter with erratic weather patterns, it’s best to keep an eye on young tomato transplants so that they may be covered if the threat of a late frost occurs. Don’t be in...
Secretary Of State Gives Rundown On What To Expect At Polling Places On March 1, 2022
Feb. 28, 2022 News Release from the Secretary Of State’s Office Voter ID Requirements, Cell Phones and Other Devices, What NOT To Wear, the 100-Foot Marker Explained With Election Day for Party Primaries only hours away, Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, provided the a rundown on what voters should expect at polling places, including current voter ID requirements, cell phones and other devices,...
Hopkins County Voting Centers For March 1 Democratic & Republican Party Primary Elections
Less Than 10% Of Registered Voters In Hopkins County Cast Ballots During Early Voting The early voting center in Hopkins County closed Friday with a total less than 10 percent of the county’s 24,310 registered voters casting ballots either in person or by mail. Republican and Democratic voters will have one more opportunity to select their choice from a list of candidates for state, national and local offices on Tuesday, March...
NWS Feb. 24, 2022: Winter Storm Warning & Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued
Local Emergency Management Official Gives Update On Conditions Thursday Morning The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a winter storm warning and hazardous weather outlook until 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, for North and Central Texas. Icicles on a black surface Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 Today and tonight, freezing rain and freezing drizzle will continue across much of North and Central Texas, including portions of...
Mount Vernon Man Jailed On Parole Warrant
Marvin Frank Hall Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Josh Shufeldt responded on East Shannon Road, where he contacted Marvin Frank Hall. The 68-year-old Mount Vernon man was found via records check to have an outstanding parole warrant. Shufeldt took Hall into custody at 9:51 p.m. Feb. 19, 2022, on the parole warrant. Hall, who is also known by “Blue,” was booked into Hopkins County jail, where he was held Monday, Feb. 21, 2022,...
Winnsboro Police Department – Feb. 14-20, 2022 Media Report
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Feb. 14-20, 2022: Arrests Slade Whitson, 22 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Feb. 16, 2022, on a driving while license invalid with previous convictions charge.Malissa Larey, 43 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Feb. 17, 2022, on a Winnsboro Municipal warrant for driving while license invalid.Joshua Johnson, 36 years of age, of...
95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber Of Commerce Membership Banquet Awards
More than a dozen awards were presented Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, during the 95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet to those who’ve made a big difference in Hopkins County over the past year and some businesses that have continued to provide exceptional service and a positive impact on the community. 95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber Of Commerce Membership Banquet Awards, Feb. 17, 2022 Chamber...
