Rains County Woman Files for Democrat Primary for Congress
By Kimberly McClenney Catherine Krantz, a small business owner and dedicated community volunteer, has announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in the 4th District of Texas. The Rains County Democrat will be looking to unseat two term incumbent, John Ratcliff (R Rockwall). She is the first to file as a Democrat for the congressional seat in over 20 years. “I am running because I am tired of rural...
Book Fair To Be Held At Como-Pickton Elementary Library
Reading is the most important skill you can teach a child. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose books will motivate them to read more. Not to mention, books make wonderful Christmas gifts! The Como-Pickton Elementary Library is hosting their annual Scholastic Book Fair Monday, December 11th through Friday, December 15th – 8:00am – 3:30pm. They will have extended hours on Thursday the 14th, 8:00am...
Wildcats Win Union Grove Chick-fil-A Tournament
Wildcats Basketball 79-60 The Wildcats’ basketball team won a coin flip and also took home the championship of the Union Grove Chick-fil-A Tournament with a 79-60 win over Willis Saturday afternoon. When it seemed that Mount Pleasant and the Wildcats were on a collision course for the championship game, both coaching staffs agreed to prevent that from happening. A coin was flipped and the Wildcats won the toss, which allowed...
Lady Cats Repeat as Edgewood Champs
Lady Cats Basketball 45, Gilmer 41, overtime (Semi-Final) Lady Cats Basketball 59, Tenaha 50 (Championship Game) The Lady Cats’ basketball team successfully defended their championship at an Edgewood tournament. The Lady Cats won two games Saturday (December 9) to repeat. They squeezed by Gilmer, 45-41 in overtime in the morning semi-final and then won the championship game over a good Tenaha team, 59-50 in the evening. Against...
Christmas Carolers in the Plaza
December 9, 2017 – The Dallas Goode Time Carolers traveled from the Dallas area with one traveling from as far as Weatherford to Carol around Sulphur Springs square. They caroled around the plaza going into the local restaurants around the square and performing impromptu Christmas songs. Some of the restaurants visited were: Saucy’s, Redneck Cafe, Arturo’s, Burgerland. Knowing over 70 popular Christmas Carols this...
William Glen Morrow
William Glen Morrow, age 91, of Emory, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Senior Suite Care and Rehab in Emory. He was born in Emory, Sept. 10, 1926, to John William and Viola Belle Spencer Morrow. Glen served his country during World War II as a soldier in the U.S. Army. During his working career, he was employed as a parts manager in the commercial transportation industry. Later, he was very...
Kenneth David Johnson
Kenneth David Johnson, age 50, of Duncanville, passed away on Thursday Dec. 7, 2017, at Baylor Medical Center, in Dallas. Kenneth was born Oct. 11, 1967, in Dallas, to Myron Roy and Nellie Ruth Pounds Johnson. He worked as a painter for the Duncanville ISD, for many years. Kenneth was a member of the Assembly of God church. He was a Christian man who loved the Lord and doing His work as in helping and giving to others when the need...
Mary Dea Smith
Funeral service for Mary Dea Smith, age 94, of Sulphur Springs,TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Barry Charlton, Harrell Hettich, Billy Hettich, Tim Charlton, Carson McIllwain, and Alan Fowlds serving as pallbearers and Dusty McIllwain serving as Honoray pallbearers. Visitation will be held...
