Wildcats Tennis Have Success in District Consolation Bracket
The Wildcats’ tennis team did not have anyone qualify for the regional tournament at the district tennis tournament Tuesday and Wednesday in Texarkana. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said all his teams and players lost in the first round with the exception of the boys doubles team of Harrison Harbin and Blaine Flemens who defeated a Pine Tree team. Harbin and Flemens lost in the second round to a Texas High duo that ended...
Yantis Golf Teams Qualify for Regional Tourney
Both the Yantis Owls and Lady Owls’ golf teams qualified for the regional golf tournament at district tournaments this week. The Lady Owls’ team of Bayley Bush, Montana Wetzel, Ashten Burnett and Paola Nunez won the district championship. The Owls’ team of Jayden Modrall, Bradley Potts, Bryce Ogle, Lane Ogle and Logan Glenn were second at the district tournament. Both teams will go the regional golf tournament in...
Top 10 Foods with Health Benefits
Texas A&M University Names Top 10 Foods with Health Benefits Interesting research topics often cross my desk, but this particular article caught my attention more than some. As my husband and I read through the list of these beneficial foods, we realized that we consume many of these on a regular basis. This information was posted on Stone Hearth News by Texas A&M University Health Science Center and I wanted to share it...
Master Gardener’s Present Outdoor Education at Douglas Elementary
A new concept of outdoor education is currently “growing up” in Douglas Campus in Sulphur Springs. With the leadership of Mr. Tim Thomas, science teacher in the campus and 4-H leader, Hopkins County Master Gardener’s volunteers and Hopkins County 4-H, the idea of outdoor education has become a reality. “My life long desire of incorporating physical activity, science projects and gardening has become a reality- Thomas said. According...
Jason Scott Smith
Funeral services for Jason Scott Smith, age 36, of Emory, TX, will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Emory Baptist Church, with Rev. W.R. Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery with Ricky Phillips, Corey Hobbs, Jerry Lane Jr., Broderick Lane, Daymon Nash, and Charles Thorton serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bernard Robinson, Michael Hobbs, Ronnie Bozeman, Vincent...
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Roundup at ECLC
2016-2017, REGISTRATION ROUNDUP, HEAD START, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN The 2016-2017 Head Start Pre-K, and Kindergarten Registration Roundup will be held Monday-Friday, April 11-15, 2016, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., in the ECLC Parent Center. Call 903-439-6170, extension 6111 or 6112, or go to www.ssisd.net for more information about the application or registration process. To be eligible for Head Start 3, the student must be three years old...
SSISD Head Start Registration April 11-15
SSISD 2016-2017 Head Start Registration April 11-15, 2016 Early Childhood Learning Center 390 Hillcrest Drive Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 903.439.6170 The Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. If your child will be 3 or 4 years of age On or Before September 1, 2016, you may complete the registration process to determine if your child will qualify for the program. How to Register: Head Start...
Cumby, Como-Pickton Lead 2-A, District 18 Baseball Standings
Como-Pickton and Cumby meet Friday at 6 p.m. at Como-Pickton. The two lead 2-A, Region III, District 18 standings. The Como-Pickton Eagles remained in a three way tie for first place in district with an impressive, 18-0 home win over Fruitvale Tuesday night. Pitcher Cameron Matthews threw a no hitter and struck out 8. The Eagles are 7-1 in district play and 8-3 for the season. Meanwhile the Cumby Trojans picked a couple of big wins...
Ten Lady Cats Named to Soccer All-District
The Lady Cats’ soccer team placed ten players on the All-District Soccer Team chosen by the district’s coaches recently. Mileena Zirretta earned a superlative as she was selected the District Sophomore of the Year. First Team Lady Cats selections included midfielder Ciarra Rico, a junior and sophomore defender Jo McMillan. Chosen for the second team were midfielder Faith Singleton, a junior, forward Makenna Kagar, a...
Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Assault Charges Filed
Forced entry into a residence on Houston Street resulted in an assault and the arrest of Wesley James Chester, 34. Chester of Sulphur Springs assaulted a male and female in the Houston Street resident. He shoved the female toward the front door and placed her in a choke hold causing restriction of breathing. He then struck a male in the head and placed him in a choke hold causing restricted breathing. Law enforcement observed visible...
