Chamber Connection January 24, 2019
The Chamber has moved to its temporary location as of Friday, January 18th. Our new location is 128-A Jefferson Street which is a bit misleading. If you are looking for us, we are in the small building across from First Baptist Church and next to First Presbyterian Church off College Street. Come by and see us anytime!! We hope to be in our permanent location on the South side of the square by May. Big...
Thursday Forecast
High: 55: Low: 27; Wind: South, southwest around 5 mph becoming north and increasing to 5-15 mph, gusts to 25
Gloria Ann Cousin
Private Memorial Service for Gloria Ann Cousin, age 53 of Brashear, will be held at a later date. Gloria passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home in Brashear. Gloria was born on May 14, 1965 in Sulphur Springs to James and Charlotte Cousin. She married Ronda May on June 22, 2002 in Sulphur Springs. Gloria was a proud member of the Republican Party and political activist. She had a passion for...
No Coal Ash Buried or Deposited in Lakes at Thermo Mine
Although a local newspaper said property being donated to the City of Sulphur Springs could threaten groundwater in the area due to coal ash dumps, City Manager Marc Maxwell has been assured by Luminant Mining that there are no dumps at the Thermo Mine site. He also notes that the dumpsites for the coal ash are downstream from Hopkins County. All coal mined at the Thermo site was transported to Monticello power plant southwest of Mt...
Local Woman Arrested for Possession and Sale of Meth
Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit began an investigation into the possession and sales of methamphetamine by Loreen Leann Deleon, 25, of Sulphur Springs. As a result of the investigation, Deleon was arrested on two warrants for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. Deleon is in Hopkins County Jail held on bonds totaling $200,000.
Wildcats Survive Royse City
For the second district game in a row, the #5 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team survived a final missed shot Tuesday (January 22) at home that could have defeated them. Royse City’s Jaylen Davis, who had already made 5 three-pointers, missed right at the buzzer when his three point shot was partially blocked by Wildcats defensive ace Jeremiah Roland. The Wildcats won 53-51. With the Wildcats trailing by one point, sophomore...
Lady Cats Third Quarter Rally Not Enough to Overcome #14 Royse City
The #14 ranked Royse City Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team survived a big Lady Cats’ third quarter and then padded their lead some in the fourth quarter to take a 58-53 win at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday night (January 22). The Lady Bulldogs outscored the Lady Cats 18-10 in the first quarter and 15-10 in the second quarter to take a 33-20 lead into the half. The Lady Cats rallied in the third quarter...
Wildcat Soccer Defeats Pirates 1-0
With temperatures in the mid-thirties and heavy rain falling, the Wildcats’ soccer team overcame the elements and the Pittsburg Pirates winning 1-0 at Pittsburg Tuesday night (January 22). Enrique Arellano scored the winning goal for the Wildcats with an assist going to Ricardo Torres. The Wildcats improved their season record to 3-5-1. The Wildcats JV defeated Pittsburg, 3-1. Osiel Lopez had two goals and an assist. Manuel Vega...
Saltillo Lady Lions, Lions Defeat Union Hill
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball 64, Union Hill 6 The #23 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team went to 7-0 in district play with a dominating victory over Union Hill, 64-6 at Union Hill Tuesday (January 22). The Lady Lions led 18-2 for the first quarter, 44-2 at the half and 56-3 after three quarters. Maddy Smith had a big game for the Lady Lions with 23 points. Anna Reeder had 14 points. Chandler Bain had 10 points....
