Homecoming Foe Whitehouse Holds Edge in Rivalry
At his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the Wildcats had a great team meeting Monday. A central message was that players need to focus on analyzing themselves to correct their mistakes and get better. Coach Owens said players were challenged including seniors who may have just seven games left to play.Homecoming was discussed along with the legacy of great Wildcats’ players of the...
SSHS Homecoming Court Prepares for Friday Pregame Event
There are twelve young ladies hoping to be the 2016 Homecoming Queen at Sulphur Springs High School. When you hear all that they are involved in, you wonder where they find the time. (See video introductions here.) Kamryn Wimberley is on the varsity soccer team and she is in HKK. Story Thompson is active in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, FFA and cheerleading. Summer Brooks is also a cheerleader and she is in...
Popular Author to Speak to Private School Students by Skype at Local Library
Tuesday Sept 20 at 10am, The Sulphur Springs Public Library has invited an author to speak to the Bright Star Christian School and Water Oak Elementary students by Skype. Stuart Gibbs is a popular author of Space Case from the Texas Bluebonnet Nominee list. The Texas Bluebonnet Award is given annually from a list of 20 nominees chosen by a committee considering student interests, relevant content, reputable reviews, and literary...
“Do the Stew” Theme for 47th Annual Hopkins County Stew Cook-off
“Do the Stew” is the 2016 theme for 47th Annual Hopkins County Stew Cook-off, according to Lezlie Brown, Executive Director for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The theme will be featured in all levels of activity for the stew. The Stew Cook-off is October 22nd. On Monday, September 19, all unclaimed stew sites will be open to new cooks or to returning cooks who would like a new site location. After September 19th,...
Freddie Kegley
Funeral arrangements for Freddie Kegley, of Greenpond, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Kegley passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his residence.
Wesley Ryan Peugh
Funeral services for Wesley Ryan Peugh, age 35, of Arlington will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Eden and Cody Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery with Cody Lee, Adam Peugh, Louis Gonzalez, Mason Smith, Jon Morgan and Aaron Hanna serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2016 at West Oaks...
Linda Marie Reppond Call
A Memorial service for Linda Marie Reppond Call, age 65 , of Sulphur Springs has been scheduled for 1:00pm on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Tapp Funeral Home with C.J. Duffy and Pastor Jeff Tiemeyer officiating. Mrs. Call passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 after battling lung, breast and throat cancer since 2006. Linda Burkhart Reppond Call was born February 15, 1951 in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of...
Wildcats’ Team Tennis 1-1 In District With Win at Marshall
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad put on a good show on the road Tuesday afternoon as they won a district match at Marshall, 17-2. The Wildcats are now 1-1 in district play and are 3-2 for the season. Next up for the Wildcats is district titan, Texas High. The Tigers will visit the Wildcats Tennis Complex next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
