Game Day: Wildcats, North Forney Bi-District Game Live on KSST 7 p.m. Friday
The Wildcats’ baseball team opens a bi-district playoff series against the North Forney Falcons at North Forney Friday at 7 p.m. The playoff game will mark the first playoff game ever for the Falcons. They got hot just in time this season to earn a playoff berth. In their last scheduled district game last Friday, they trailed highly rated cross town rival Forney 3-0 before scoring four late runs to shock the Jackrabbits, 4-3....
City Council, School Board Polling Places for Saturday, May 6th
In the city of Sulphur Springs, residents will be electing two city council places. Candidates for Place 6 are Brad Burgin and Dan Froneburger. Charles Oxford’s name will appear on the ballot but he withdrew from the race after the ballots were printed. Kayla Price-Mitchell, current Place 6 Councilperson decided early on to not seek re-election. Candidates for Place 7 are incumbent John Sellers and Andy Lowen. Voting takes place at...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 26-May 2, 2017
April 26th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2560 in Mineola, at approximately 8:26 a.m., in reference to the reporting party’s vehicle being burned. The reporting party stated he did not know what caused the fire. At 11:25 p.m., on N. Beulah St. in Hawkins, a deputy pulled a driver over for an obscured license plate. Once he made contact with the driver, he smelled the marijuana, which gave him probable cause to search the vehicle....
Three Arrested for Burglary of Church; Fourth Individual Fled
May 5, 2017 – Three individuals were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity when they were apprehended at Weaver Baptist Church during a break-in Thursday afternoon. A fourth individual fled the scene but Hopkins County Deputies have his identifying information. The group pushed open a set of double doors to gain access to the church according to the findings of Hopkins County Deputies Kelly Wiser and...
Tira News May 5, 2017
by Jan Vaughn The Aiguier Cemetery Association homecoming will be coming up on Sunday, June 4th. A pot-luck lunch will be shared on the grounds at noon, and then there will be a brief business meeting. Also, mark you calendars for the Tira Homecoming, which is scheduled for Sunday, July 2nd. Watch for more details as the time approaches. Minnie (Hillis) Reagor wants to spread the word about the 2017 Hillis Family Reunion, which will...
Trees In The Landscape and Their Importance By Mario Villarino
Although many gardeners and homeowners pay close attention to lawns, trees in the landscape play a significant role in the value of the property as landscape and the reason is quite simple: A lawn can be prepared and re-established in one year, even when a complete overhaul is needed. Trees in the other hand, are a significant time and money investment in the landscape. Although our modern landscape technologies and companies can...
Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized Milk? By Johanna Hicks
Hidden Lakes – Cooking with Chef Cruz Reminder Response has been very good for the “Cooking with Chef Cruz” event, to take place on Tuesday, June 6. As a reminder, early registration of $20 is due May 12. After May 12, registration goes up to $25. The first 20 people to register will have the privilege of serving on a tasting panel. Seating is limited, so don’t delay in registering! But let me back up and start from the beginning...
Richard Arnold Wilson
Retired Rains County Sheriff Richard Arnold Wilson, age 71, of Point, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2017, 2:00 PM at Emory Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Hooker Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior at 1:00 PM. Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Wilson was born...
Stephen Dennis Murray
Stephen Dennis Murray, age 30, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1986, in Dallas, to Jack Patrick and Eileen Patricia Mickey Murray. He married Whitney Filloon in Dallas on Sept. 21, 2015.He was a student finishing up his degree….Stephen was a free-spirit loving to travel, see the world, and experience the culture, food and sights of other countries. Survivors include: Wife: ...
