Wildcat Team Tennis Defeats John Tyler for Season’s First Win
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad got good performances from a lot of different players to take a solid 13-6 win over John Tyler Thursday at the Wildcat Tennis Complex. The Wildcats took five of six boys singles matches getting wins from Chase Crouch, Aaron Lucas, Carlos Lopez, Michael McCord and Jordan Gonzales. Girls recorded four singles wins. Heather Harris won when a Lions’ player had to retire due to an on court...
Game Day: Lady Cat Volleyball in Garland Tournament
There is Lady Cats’ volleyball on this Friday game day. The Lady Cats are playing in a varsity only Garland tournament that also will have games in Sachse and Rowlett. The Lady Cats will be playing pool games at court #1 at Sachse High School. The Lady Cats are scheduled to play Dallas Skyline at 10 a.m., then Carrollton Ranchview at 11 a.m. and host Sachse at 2 p.m. The pool results will determine future opponents. The Lady...
Proposed 2018-2019 Budget and Proposal to Increased Tax Revenue to be Discussed at City Council Special Session
As the Sulphur Springs City Council prepares to approve budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, one mandated Texas law will be dealt with in Special Session Tuesday, August 14th. State law mandates that when total tax revenues increase, a public hearing must be conducted even if the increase is driven by property values increasing. Such is the case for the proposed budget. The council will consider placing the proposed revenue increase...
Friday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 93 with head index values as high as 97; Low: 73; Wind: West, southwest around 5 mph
Tom Ransom
Tom Ransom, age 74, of Alba, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence in Alba. Thomas Clifton Ransom was born on May 19, 1944 to Thomas and Imogene Ransom. Tom worked as an accountant for Sears in Dallas. He is survived by his sister, Paula Rorie of Sulphur Springs; brother, Jim Bicknell of Mt. Pleasant; nieces, J.J. Rorie, Susie Allen and nephew, Chris Rorie. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, T.C. and...
Neil Drummond
Funeral services for Nell Drummond, 87, of Garland will be conducted Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 1 p.m. Services will be at Williams Funeral Home, 1600 S. Garland Ave. in Garland. Visitation will be Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Graveside services will be at North Hopkins Cemetery Saturday at 4 p.m. Mrs. Drummond passed away August 8, 2018 in Sachse, TX. Survivors include her children: John Drummond and Carolyn of Georgetown, Don...
T-Shirt Design Chosen by Chamber Board
Winning design for t-shirts, hoodies, and marketing items for the 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Cookoff has been chosen and was announced Thursday, August 9th by members of the Chamber Board of Directors. The design for the 2018 stew contest was created by Jessica Akers with Latson’s Print Services.
Tristan Dylan White
Funeral services for Tristan Dylan White, age 20, of Cumby will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 13, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Tristan passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. With our...
Lawanda G. Munoz
Lawanda G. Munoz, age 73, of Emory, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was born on June 18, 1945, in Emory, to the parentage of Cecil Ernest and Lawanda Cozzet Edgar Gordon.Her funeral will be at 2:00 PM, Friday August 10, 2018 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory, visitation will be at 1:00 PM, one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Turner Cemetery of Emory. With our...
No Mail Today; Second Day for No Mail Delivered to Local Post Office
August 9, 2018 – For the second day mail delivery in Sulphur Springs has been affected by a hazmat event at the regional postal distribution center. A third day may be added according to sources. The disruption of mail delivery is affecting local businesses in billing and receiving payments from customers. … please wait for seven days after receiving your Informed Delivery email before reporting your mail missing. Local...
