49th Annual Stew Contest T-Shirt Design Contest Begins Monday
It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 49thAnnual Stew Contest, according to Lezley Brown, Chamber Executive. The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 16th through Tuesday, July 31st. The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be announced on August 9th. If your design wins the t-shirt contest, it will be used on all shirts, hoodies, and marketing...
Given Choice, She Chose Six Months in SAFPF and Probation
Wednesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, a sentencing hearing ended with Mykeya Starlet Payne, 31, of Sulphur Springs, having a choice between five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or probation with six months in a Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility for Theft under $2,500 three or more Conviction. She chose probation and spending six months in SAFPF. Her arrests for theft and numerous other...
Local Woman Arrested in Traffic Stop
Rebecca Ann McCann, 42, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram following traffic stop Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Sulphur Springs Police officer detected the odor of marijuana and McCann (picture not available) told the officer that she had paraphernalia inside the vehicle. A probable cause search led to McCann emptying her pockets. The contents included a...
Hearts of Life Presents Tony for Adoption
Tony is 2 years old and a very large mixed breed. He is very intelligent and has a relaxed nature. Tony does very well on a harness and enjoys his walks. He is somewhat independent, but still loves any and all affection from humans. Tony’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. If you are interested in meeting Tony, please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at...
Chamber Connection July 12, 2018
Can you even believe it? It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 49th Annual Stew Contest!!! The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 16th through Tuesday, July 31st. The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be announced on August 9th. If your design wins the t-shirt contest, it will be used on all shirts, hoodies, and marketing for the 49th...
Thursday Forecast
50% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High 93 with heat index as high as 100; Low; 75; Wind: South, southeast around 5 mph
Gerald Brown
Graveside service for Gerald Brown, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Jason Conner officiating and Stewart Long, Mikel Owens, Buddy Brown Jr., Colton Cummings, Tony Colley and Gerald Barnet serving as pallbearers and his brothers serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home from 1 to 2 P.M. on Friday prior to the...
Jarrod Kyle Friddle
Funeral service for Jarrod K. Friddle, age 40, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 13, 2018 at League Street Church of Christ with Honorable Robert Newsom officiating. Interment will follow at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Paul Robertson, Ray Embro, Austin Newsome, Ryan Johnson, Antwone Young and Chris Winters serving as pallbearers and Kyle Nichols, Jason Moore, Kevin Bailey, Lonnie Taylor, Chad Ross, Louis...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 27-July 3, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for June 27, 2018 to July 3, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 7; Thefts: 4; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 4; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 3; Suspicious Vehicles: 4; Suspicious Persons: 5; Alarms: 8; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 0; Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 27; Horses Out: 1 elfare Checks: 2; Assaults: 4; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 0; Noise...
BackStory Brewery Grand Opening Set for Friday
East Texas’ newest craft brewery is now open for business in the old Ice House at 211 Magnolia, Sulphur Springs, serving craft beers on tap. Grand opening for the venue is Friday July 13th 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. The venue is family friendly with arcade games, pinball, pool tables, shuffleboard, corn hole, and giant Jenga. The Grand opening will feature live music with Matt Dunn and Cole Risnec. Food trucks will also be present Friday...
