Wildcats Lose on the Road in Hallsville
The Wildcats’ baseball team was defeated by Hallsville, 6-1 on the road Thursday night. The Bobcats scored a pair of runs in the first and second inning to jump out to a 4-0 lead. The Wildcats narrowed the margin to 4-1 in the fourth inning but the Bobcats tacked on two final runs in the sixth inning. Ryan Humphries took the loss for the Wildcats giving up four runs on eight hits in four innings of work. He did strike out 6....
Business History Month: Yard By Yard
Henry and Janice Keller had humble beginnings with their nursery business. In 1979, the Keller’s had a greenhouse in their backyard on Morris Dr. in Sulphur Springs, Texas and began to sell plants they had raised themselves. Ten years later, in 1989, the two had a full grown business and decided to move to a separate location. Henry Keller, a Vietnam War veteran and plant enthusiast, bought a house with an acre lot on Church St....
Ray L. Lunday
Ray L. Lunday passed away on Tuesday, March 22, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 79. He was born in Wichita Falls to Leslie and Faye Lunday. He married Betty Hayes on February 14, 1998 and lived at Lake Fork following retirement from Ford Motor Company. He worked at Ford for many years as a millwright. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lunday and sister, Dannie Smith. Ray’s children consists of Debbie Stoutimore, Rheada Leonard,...
Have an Egg-cellent Spring
by Johanna Hicks Happy Spring and Easter from our Staff It’s spring – – the season to enjoy the great outdoors and to celebrate special occasions like Easter, Mother’s Day, and graduation. While eggs are used all year, they are especially popular for many spring and summertime activities. They are used for cooking festive delights and for decorating and hiding just before the big Easter egg hunt. Eggs are perishable and...
Sam and Sher Sevier Named 2016-2017 Lights of Life Campaign Chairs
Sam and Sher Sevier were named 2016-2017 Lights of Life Campaign Chairs and checks for $120,000 and $100,000 were presented during the Celebration Reception honoring those involved in the 2015-2016 campaign. The $120,000 check was presented to the Memorial Hospital CEO/Michael McAndrew and Memorial Hospital’s Board of Directors. The funds will be used to purchase 6 CPR devices for EMS which will provide the EMS Department the tools...
Storm Summary for Wednesday Night Severe Weather
Wednesday night, March 23, 2016, a band of severe thunderstorms moved into Hopkins County around 11:30 p.m. and exited shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday morning. Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm capable of 70 mph winds and hail the size of ping pong balls, according to the National Weather Service. High winds accompanied by hail and rainfall swept across much of the county. Radar showed the heaviest band of hail to have been in the...
Walmart Theft Leads To Three Arrests
Three individuals were arrested Wednesday afternoon for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Velvin Stewart Skinner, 45, Lucas Wayne Massey, 32, and Christopher Don Williams, 26, were all subjects involved in a theft at Walmart in Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs Police Department Officers arrived at the location shortly after the theft occurred and were advised that the suspects fled the scene in a 2000 model Ford F-150 truck. A...
Game Day Wildcats, Lady Cats in Hallsville; Track at Paris; Tennis in Longview
Rain has made Lady Cat Park unplayable for softball tonight. JV and Varsity softball has been moved to Hallsville. The JV Blue game against the Hallsville will be played in Hallsville at 4:30 p.m. The Varsity game will follow at around 6 p.m., again in Hallsville. The Lady Cats are 4-1 in district play. Hallsville is unbeaten in district games. The Lady Cats season record is 20-3. Hallsville will return to play in Sulphur Springs on...
State Highway 37 Improvements Begin in Southern Franklin County
PARIS – The Texas Department of Transportation has begun work to improve State Highway 37 in Franklin County. TxDOT officials granted the contractor 457 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project at an estimated cost of more than $20.4 million. Work will proceed as weather permits, but should be completed in January 2018. This project will extend along State Highway 37 from its intersection with FM 21 southward to the...
Spring Expo at Co-op, Civic Center Thursday
Northeast Texas Farmers Co-op Spring Expo and members meeting will be an all-day event concluding with a hamburger supper Thursday night March 24 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs. During the day in Sulphur Springs, vendors will be present at the Co-op to speak with customers regarding various products available for the farm and ranch. At the evening meeting a number of prizes will be given away including...
