WINNSBORO, TX – Winnsboro Center for the Arts presents Swedish musician Sofia Talvik at 7:30 p.m. March 16 at 200 Market St., Winnsboro, Texas. Talvik grew up in Sweden and her Scandinavian heritage has always influenced her music. Her 16-month tour across 37 states has moved her music closer to the Americana tradition. The adventure...
Winnsboro ISD Board of Trustees were honored by all four campuses in the school district as they sat through a lengthy session Monday night at Memorial Intermediate School Cafeteria. Much of the time was spent hearing reports and taking action on two items. January is School Board Appreciation Month in Texas and school board members...
Brandon Green will seek a second term on the WISD Board of Trustees. Green, who currently serves as President of the board, filed his application last week. Green stated he wants to continue to serve the local board and school district. He said, “…it was time for his generation to be more involved in leadership...
Amanda Collins and Angelica Perez were named Law Enforcement Employee of the Year for 2021. Winnsboro Police Chief Andy Chester presented the awards to the Animal Control Officers Friday, January 21, 2022. In presenting the awards, Chief Chester said, “They do a lot with a little.” Chief Chester commended the two for working through the...
by Chuck Roy A few weeks ago, I published the events of an outraged mother who last year cursed me for offering a “Bless You” to her child. Apparently, it was perceived as an unprepossessing gesture in response to a child’s sneeze at a local Walmart. I have received a dozen emails addressing the event,...
It began with the broadcast of a 911-call into classrooms throughout Winnsboro High school. Students then left their classrooms and entered an outdoor classroom for a study in Shattered Dreams. The every four-year event closed with an assembly for all students addressed by Nub Brown, Youth Pastor of Pine Street Baptist Church. The lesson plan...
So, my cat has an overactive thyroid. I diagnosed the condition based on symptoms and a quick search engine research session. As a result of the research, I took the cat to a trained and accredited veterinarian, who is held accountable by his licensing board. The Vet agreed with the diagnosis and laughed at the...
With COVID variants once again making their way through the community, schools are in need of substitute teachers. Our local school district is accepting applications through the Region 7 online application consortium. Several school districts in the area were closed for several days due to the lack of staff caused by sickness. “Winnsboro Independent School...
Glen Waddleton, 81, of Winnsboro, Texas went home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 to be with the Lord and his loved ones who preceded him in death. Glen was born in Wood County to the late Oran and Ethel (Johnson) Waddleton in Winnsboro, Texas on July 10, 1940. He served our country in the Vietnam...
Effective today, 01-24-22, through 02-23-22, recycling services have been suspended. The Rivers Recycling Center is down for maintenance & repairs during this time.