TSAFF Urges Delay and Public Review of Fire Service Changes in Sulphur Springs
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2017 –The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) today urged the City of Sulphur Springs to publicly disclose its plans for the fire department and to allow public comment before finalizing them. In a letter sent to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell, TSAFF President John Riddle said, “Our Association and firefighters throughout Texas are deeply concerned about developments regarding the fire...
Constitutional Election Polling Places; Propositions
Two hundred eighteen (218) voted early in the November 7th is Constitutional Amendment Election. There are seven (7) propositions on the ballot. All polling places in the county will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Propositions being considered include: Proposition 1 Disabled Veterans/Property Taxes. The proposition would allow potential property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans or their surviving spouses....
Patsy Geraldine “Jerry” Caldwell
Patsy Geraldine “Jerry” Caldwell, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on August 22nd, 1930 in Upshur County to the late Emmitt Moon and Elba (Guthrie) Moon. Jerry was a homemaker, dairy farmer, and of the Baptist faith, as well as a proud mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as a brother, Chiles Wayne Moon, who died in service to our country...
Cumby Freshman Competes at 2A State Cross Country Championship; Good Start to Running Career
Cumby Freshman Lady Trojan Lexi Busby ran Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the 2A State Cross Country Champions. She placed 26th out of the 152 top runners in her division. She ran a time of 12:47. Coach Casey Busby says that Lexi has worked very hard this year and her experience today will benefit her running career.
Jimmy L. Jackson
Funeral services for Jimmy L. Jackson, 73, of Pickton, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Haun and Bro. Jack Elliott officiating. Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, TX with his nephews, Jason Stokley, Jerome Edwards, Joey Satterfield, Jonas Satterfield, Jared Satterfield, and Terry Satterfield, serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from...
Dinner Bell Menu For November 8, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for November 8, 2017 City National Bank this week’s Community Partner. White Turkey Chili Garden Salad Cornbread Muffins Southern Pecan Praline Sheet Cake Orange Cottage Cheese Fluff (sugar free dessert) Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Area High School Cross Country Teams Place at State
Saturday (November 4) was a big day for Hopkins County at the State Cross Country Meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. In boys Class 1A, Miller Grove won the state championship, Saltillo finished second and Sulphur Bluff fourth. In girls Class 1A, Miller Grove was second and Saltillo twelfth. Miller Grove’s Jorja Bessonett won the state championship with Saltillo’s Sienna Collins just seconds behind in second place....
