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Sulphur Springs, TX

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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.

Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personal Downtown Walking Tour

Denton, TX

March 24, 2023 – Trey James Roberson, a.k.a. ROBO, was arrested by Deputies in Hopkins County Court on a Failure to Appear warrant. That warrant was for a 3rd or more DWI. Roberson was searched and several weapons were found hidden on his person. His Ford pickup was also searched and firearms were found in inside. His pickup was impounded. He bond is currently set at $20,000. Roberson is 38 years old, and lists himself as a Miller Grove, TX resident.

Roberson Arrested in Court

Georgia State

Diana Smith, age 79, of Sulphur Springs passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Mrs. Smith will be lying in state at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home beginning at 10 am on Friday, March 24 till 5 pm and then again on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm and Monday, March 26 th from 8am to 5pm. There will be no formal service or visitation.

Diana Smith

Texas State

Graveside service for David Pace, age 59 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at North Hopkins Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. David pace had a good life, his little doodlebug just ran out of time. Mr. Pace passed away on March 15, 2023.

David Pace

Winnsboro, TX

Autumn Wind is hosting a public Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 7 at 1004 E Coke Rd, Winnsboro, TX 75494. Residents will be out and about ready to cheer on the children hunting for eggs. The community is welcoming donations as well. Egg and candy donations can be brought to the community until March 31.

Autumn Wind To Host Public Easter Egg Hunt April 7th

Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 20, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Recent studies have shown that colonoscopies can save lives. Due to colon cancer being highly curable (if detected early enough), it is recommended that individuals without any symptoms or known risk- such as family history receive their initial colon screening at age 45. However, if individuals are having symptoms, have personal history, or are at high risk they are recommended to screen before age 45. If you or a loved one could benefit from a preventative screening, turn to our compassionate gastroenterology team led by Dr. Umair Sohail. Talk to your primary care provider today about scheduling your screening at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs.

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release March 20, 2023

Dallas, TX

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Funeral service for David Singleton, age 63 of Cumby, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor James Mansfield and Pastor Maddison Caffey officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cumby. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Singleton passed away on March 18, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White – Dallas.

David Singleton

Campbell, TX

Funeral service for Fay Pridmore, age 89 of Campbell, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Brigham Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Pridmore passed away on March 19, 2023 at Hunt Regional Medical Center.

Fay Pridmore

Austin, TX

March 24, 2023 – Gage Austin Lewendt, age 24, was arrested on Wildcat Way for Driving While Intoxicated Open Container and Unlawful Possession of Weapon. At around 11pm, Deputies observed Lewendt driving in a manner consistent with intoxication. They made a traffic stop on his black Ford pickup. Deputies observed an open alcohol container in the console. Lewendt also had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol. He failed field sobriety tests.

Sulphur Springs Man Arrested For DWI and Possession of a Firearm

March 23, 2023 – Steven Derek Hanson is back in Hopkins County Jail. This time he was arrested for violation of parole on a Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 charge. Sheriff’s Deputies stopped Hanson in the 500 block of Woodlawn St in Sulphur Springs around 10pm. Hanson...

Hanson Back in Hopkins County Jail

Service Rent-All is selling some quality used equipment direct to the public. The store will open for business on Saturday March 25, 2023 at 7:30AM. Their address is 1411 Shannon Rd E, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. No calls please. No early sales. This a partial catalog the equipment being offered...

Service Rent-All Sale Starts Tomorrow

Paris, TX

Wildcats baseball returns home Friday for a district match-up with North Lamar. On Tuesday Coach Jerrod Hammock’s squad picked up their first district win, and it was an impressive one. For starters, Sulphur Springs, who managed just two hits total through their first two 15-4A games, came out of...

Baseball rallies for first district win, hosts North Lamar Friday

Houston, TX

Mr. Shanks was born in Beeville, TX on May 12, 1939, to John Frank Shanks and Henrietta Parkinson Shanks. He passed away on March 15, 2023, in Sulphur Springs, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin Robert Bruce Shanks, and older brother, John Lee Shanks. He is survived by wife Glenda Butler Shanks and children, Stephanie Jalane Shanks, and Jonathan Bruce Shanks, three grandchildren, Rebecca Ann Shanks, Jonathan Lucas Shanks, and Jacob Charles Shanks, and two nephews, John Leonard Shanks, and Mark Galen Shanks.

Richard Shanks

March 22, 2023 – Melissa Ann Kerby was stopped by Law Enforcement around 9pm in Sulphur Springs for an unreadable temporary tag. The 41 year-old suspect told Police that she suddenly could not find her wallet, and may have left it at a local business. When asked to identify herself, she gave Police a name and a date of birth. That information did not return a result.

Suspect Gives False Information: Social Media Used to Reveal True Identity

March 20, 2023- The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) sold 4,705 head of pre-conditioned calves and yearlings at its Friday, March 19 sale held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission. It was an active sale with many buyers watching and purchasing over the Internet. They sold a total of...

NETBIO Cattle Sale In Sulphur Springs

March 20, 2023 – 20 year-old BLEVINS, CASON WAYNE was stopped on Highway 19 for speeding and driving without wearing his seatbelt. Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies noticed the smell of marijuana emitting from his car. Cason allegedly surrendered three marijuana cigarettes and a vial of marijuana when questioned. Blevins was taken into custody. His vehicle was searched but no additional contraband was located. He was transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. Cason lists himself as unemployed and the 2007 Kia he was operating was released to his mother.

Sulphur Springs Man Arrested; Attempts to Bring THC into Hopkins County Jail

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 20, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

Paris District Road Report for March 20, 2023

Commerce, TX

Funeral service for Scottie Riley, age 75 of Commerce, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Carla Cordova officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery with Stephen Clay, Brayden Harris, Issak Vaughn, Robert Fouse, Josh Morrison, Conner Farabee, Clyde Vaughn and Dakota Vaughn serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Riley passed away on March 16, 2023.

Scottie Riley

Weems, Jimmie, 53 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-15-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 /1-B>=4G<200G. Knight, Michael, 59 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-15-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 /1-B>=4G<200G. Calls for Service:. The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of...

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 03-13-2023 – 03-19-2023

Athens, TX

Coach Adriana Brena and her squad scored early and often in their tune-up game in Anna. Lady Cats soccer scored three goals in 60 minutes of play time, taking care of the Lady Coyotes on their home field 3-0. Rowan Faircloth put on a show in Anna. The sophomore on...

Lady Cats win big in Anna, plays in playoff soccer double-header Thursday

March 17, 2023 – Steven Derek Hanson was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on March 16 after he was found pushing a dolly loaded with stolen copper. The East Middle Street location Hanson broke into is owned by the City of Sulphur Springs. His attempt at theft was thwarted by Police around 8AM.

Copper Thief Hits City Building

March 21, 2023 – Taner Ray Edwards, age 17, was arrested this week and charged with two counts of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, and two charges of Felony Theft of a Firearm. Those burglaries occurred around March 10th, 2023 in Cumby, TX. Cumby Police, while following up on...

Man Confesses to Vehicle Burglary Firearm Theft

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Dr. Victor “Doc” Sancho

Funeral service for Victor “Doc” Sancho, DVM, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Evan...

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