Frances Grace Francis
Memorial service for Frances Grace Francis, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Cook officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to service time. Fran passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Carriage House Manor. She was born on March 1, 1942, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Beverly Denver Rizzo. She was a...
Shawn Carl White
Shawn Carl White, age 71, of Alba, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Shawn suffered a heart attack on Aug. 10, 2018, and had remained in UT Health East Texas in Tyler since then. He was born in Norfolk, VA, Aug. 11, 1947, to the parentage of Bernard Carl and Bonnie Arthula Hoffman White. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Jonni Mae Waters in River Oaks, TX on May 8, 1976. During...
TxDOT Projects for Hopkins, Franklin Counties September 3-8, 2018
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Sept. 3, 2018. 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...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 15-21, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for August 15, 2018 to August 21, 2018: August 15th Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:54 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4940 near Winnsboro; at approximately 7:43 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at...
Game Day: Wildcat Football at Wakeland; Lady Cat Volleyball at LE
WILDCAT FOOTBALL For the thirteenth straight season, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens will be coaching his alma mater at a season opener. It’s a game day Friday (August 31). This year Coach Owens is going to a stadium has has not been to before, Frisco Memorial Stadium. The Wildcats open the regular season with a non-district game against Frisco Wakeland, a team the Wildcats have never played before in football. Kickoff is at...
City Council Sets Public Hearing for Proposed Tax Revenue Increase
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 6:00 P.M. A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Call to order. Conduct a Public Hearing for the proposed tax increase. Adjourn.
Strawn Sentenced to Prison; 3-Years Day-for-Day
On Friday, probations for Maegan Strawn were revoked by Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Eddie Northcut, according to Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison. Strawn will serve three years day-for-day because of Drug Free Zone parole rules. Strawn was arrested in May of this year on two counts of Violation of Probation for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and for possession in a Drug Free Zone.
Retha Whirley Chrisman
Graveside Services for Retha Whirley Chrisman, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for 10:00AM, Monday, September 3, 2018 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Ladonia, TX with Brother Al Davis officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Jones, Bo Morris, Kemo Mack, James Cox, L.A. Morris, Herman Morris and Christopher Cox. Ms. Chrisman was born in Commerce, TX on July 1, 1950, the daughter of L.A Whirley and Opal Blackwell...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Heidi
Heidi is still faithfully waiting for a family to call her own. Heidi is approximately 2 to 3 years old. She is great with children and other dogs. Her favorite thing is play time with her best friend Peggy Sue (who is also available for adoption). Heidi is very affectionate and is great on a leash. Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, spay and rabies. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue...
