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.
Lady Cats Even District Record With Dominating Win Over Texas High
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team evened their district record at 1-1 with a dominating 3-0 win over Texas High Tuesday night in Wildcats Gym. The score was 25-13, 25-18 and 25-22. Once again the Lady Cats got contributions from numerous players. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 10 kills, Autumn Tanton added 7, Mieke VanBenthem 6, Abbi Baier 5 and Sheretta Hill 2. Tori Moore led the Lady Cats with 27 assists. In digs, Anden...
Strong Individual Finish For Blackmon in First Tourney for Ole Miss
In his first tournament for Men’s Golf at Ole Miss, Freshman Brody Blackmon finished tied for 19th Tuesday at The Invitational at The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Blackmon shot a team-low 5-under par 67 in the opening round. Blackmon is a 2016 Graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. For the tourney, Blackmon, who competed as an individual, shot 67-73-76 for a 216 overall. Blackmon finished behind team members...
Winnsboro Police Report for September 5-11, 2016
Winnsboro police made seven arrests, responded to 139 calls for service, issued 39 citations and 30 warnings during the seven day period, September 5-11. Brenda Durbin, 25, of Winnsboro was arrested Monday, September 5, on a Hopkins County warrant. On Tuesday, Amber Moore, 36 of Winnsboro was arrested on two City of Winnsboro Municipal warrants. Friday, Raun Collier, 36, of Winnsboro was arrested for Possession of a Controlled...
Game Day: Volleyball hosts Texas High; Team Tennis at Marshall
Two Sulphur Springs sports teams that stumbled out of the gate at their first district competition will attempt to bounce back this Tuesday game day. The Lady Cats’ volleyball team lost their district opener to Hallsville last Friday. They will attempt to even their district record Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. as they play host to always tough Texas High. The Lady Cats did beat Texas High in a tournament but district play could be...
TxDOT Offers Free Inspection of Child Car Seats
AUSTIN – With 3 out 4 child car seats improperly installed, the Texas Department of Transportation encourages all caregivers to make an appointment for a free inspection at the agency’s 25 statewide district offices. TxDOT reminds all Texans that properly restraining their children while riding in vehicles is an everyday, year-round responsibility. It’s also the law. “We are determined to educate parents and caregivers in Texas about...
New Signs Announce CHRISTUS Presence; Reflect Name Change
New signs announce the new name of the local hospital in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Signage at the main entrance to the hospital and at the emergency/out-patient entrance now reflect the name CHRISTUS Mother Frances replacing the Memorial Hospital signs. CHRISTUS Health, an international, faith-based, not-for-profit health system headquartered in Irving, Texas finalized an agreement with The Hopkins County Hospital District...
Theft of Bicycle Becomes One Too Many
A white male was observed taking a bicycle from a residence near 331 Magnolia Street in Sulphur Springs and local police were called. When the police arrived to the theft, it wasn’t long until the bicycle was located by the victim at the Magnolia Street address. James Allen Hall, 49, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for theft with two previous convictions, a state jail felony. He is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $5,000...
