Police Chief Says Texting and Driving Similar to Drunk Driving; New Law Begins September 1
Now that the Texas Legislature has passed a law disallowing texting and driving, local law enforcement awaits the full instruction of the law. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders said he expects complete training instructions to be received in August. However, he is pleased the bill has been made law. Sanders said he equates texting and driving to driving under the influence. He stated that those who are texting often drive like...
Child Safety: Police Chief Reminds “Don’t Leave Children in Autos”
So far this year in Texas, 11 children have died as the result of being left in an auto. June is National Safety Month and with temperatures now in the 90’s and humidity high, Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders reminds local residents to not leave a child in an auto. Sanders stated that Texas law does allow a child under 7 to be left in an auto for five minutes if another individual 14-years of age or older is present. However,...
Shirley Chaffin Down Cork
Shirley Chaffin Down Cork, 80, of Denton, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2017. She was born in the Cypress community of East Texas before moving to Winnsboro where she attended Winnsboro High School before moving to Dallas with her family. She was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2205. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Pearl Chaffin, 13 brothers and sisters and husbands Kenneth Hicks, Les Cerny and...
Delana Ann Frances Barker
Delana Ann Frances Barker, age 42 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, June 10th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on July 5th, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by parents, Elaine and Ray Brown and son William Barker. She is survived by, husband, Milton Wetzel of Winnsboro; sons, Milton Wetzel, Jr. of Winnsboro, Brian Wetzel of Winnsboro, Jackie Barker and wife, Shelby of Winnsboro; daughters, Samantha Barker...
Tuesday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon; High: 91, with heat index as high as 99; Low: 74; Wind: South, southeast 5-10 mph
Houston McIninch
Funeral service for Houston McIninch, age 85, of Mabank, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with James Sanders, Shannon Tipton, Houston Lowrance, James Sanders, Jr., Randy Miller, Jason Coker and Christian Armstead serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 13 from 6 to 8 P.M at Murray-Orwosky Funeral...
Kay Smith
Graveside Services for Kay Smith, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Ms. Smith passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at her residence. Cindy Kay Smith was born on May 21, 1954 in Longview Texas to Howard Merle and Grace Norabell (Jones) Smith. Kay was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Kay is survived by her...
140 Athletes Begin Edge Conditioning Monday
An estimated 140 athletes attended this summer’s opening session of the six-week Edge conditioning program Monday in the Multipurpose Building. After a warm up session, Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens minced few words as the laid down some ground rules. He explained that things would be done the coaching staff’s way. Coach Owens said those attending needed to show up on time. He said those...
