Aslan Family Increase Endowment, Establish Two Mathmatics Awards Benefiting A & M Commerce
COMMERCE, TX—Dr. Bill Aslan, former faculty member and Professor Emeritus, recently established two mathematics awards and increased the Aslan Family Graduate Endowment by $10,000. These combined gifts amount to $30,000. Aslan’s recent contributions follow 23 consecutive years of support, benefiting Texas A&M University-Commerce students. These latest Department of Mathematics awards will support an outstanding undergraduate and a...
Soccer Doubleheader Almost Certain as Bi-District Playoffs Begin
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon is almost certain that a Wildcats and Lady Cats soccer bi-district playoff doubleheader will be taking place at Princeton on Friday, March 24. The Lady Cats will be playing Royse City at 6 p.m. Coach DeLeon says he is fairly certain that the Wildcats will be playing Lovejoy at 8 p.m. He likes the idea of the Lady Cats and Wildcats doubleheader. Coach DeLeon says it’s great for the entire...
Mary K Barnhart
Funeral services for Mary K. Barnhart, age 87, of Como will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Como Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Olson officiating. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery with the grandsons and great-grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Barnhart Farming Employees. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to service time at the church. Mrs. Barnhart passed...
Jerry Vessel
Graveside service for Jerry Vessel, age 74, of Campbell, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Tira Cemetery. Mr. Vessel passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, in Greenville. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Redeeming Zoe Seeks Donations to Fight Human Trafficking
“Photos for Freedom” provides area residents an opportunity to become involved in an effort to fight human trafficking. The event is set for Celebration Plaza April 14 & 15. (See accompanying photo.) Redeeming Zoe is a faith-based 501 c-3 dedicated to giving hope and a future in Jesus Christ to at-risk and exploited children in the Philippines. CEO, Hillary Evans, and Marketing Director, Becca Haskell, founded...
Harris Named Interim Fire Chief at North Hopkins
In a press release issued Wednesday night, March 15, 2017, the North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department announced a change in administration. The press release was issued one week following the departure of Craig “Moose” Morgan as Fire Chief. According to the release Morgan is no longer associated with the department. The announcement follows a change in management at The Way Radio Group where Morgan was listed as...
Corey Lee McFarland
Memorial Service for Corey Lee McFarland, age 17, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Davis Street Baptist Church with Bro. Dennis Morris Officiating. Corey passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Extremely High Levels of Meth Found in 1-Yr and 3-Yr Old Children
When a one year old and three year old tested positive for methamphetamine and tested to have extremely high levels of meth in their system, Child Protective Services removed the children from the care of parents and the Special Crimes Unit secured warrants for two arrests. Kayla Marie Letney, 27, (picture not available) and Rustin Yates Russell, 40, who live on Highway 11 East near Winnsboro, were arrested on warrants for Injury to...
He Threw “Joint” Out the Window
When Jacob William Jordan, 37, of Sulphur Springs threw something out the window of his vehicle at 12:19 a.m. Thursday morning, the Hopkins County Deputy that was following him decided to investigate. A traffic stop was initiated and, when asked, Jordan said he threw a “joint” out the window. The deputy, astutely noting that “joint” is slang for marijuana, observed a green leafy substance all over the driver’s lap. Jordan was asked to...
