Betty Story
Funeral arrangements for Betty Story, age 87 of Sulphur Springs are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Story passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Carriage House Manor.
Lady Cats Soccer Opens District With Win
The Lady Cats Soccer Team opened district play with a solid 4-0 win over Marshall at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night. For the Lady Cats, it was their sixth straight shutout. They have also won eight matches in a row. The Lady Cats now now 1-0 in district play and 10-1 for the season. Mileena Zarreta was selected as the Lady Cats Player of the Game. Next the Lady Cats will play Mt. Pleasant Friday at 7 p.m. at Gerald Prim...
Lady Cats Stage Comeback to Win
The Lady Cats Basketball Team staged a furious comeback late in the game to defeat Texas High, 68-63 in Texarkana Tuesday night. The Lady Cats trailed by fourteen points at one point in the game and were behind by ten points with about five minutes left to play before they staged a big rally. With the win, the Lady Cats improved their district record to 8-2. The Lady Cats are in second place. First place Hallsville, 9-1 in district,...
Wildcats’ Last Shots Refuse to Fall in Loss Tuesday
The Wildcats Basketball Team put a scare into Texas High in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night but still the Tigers managed to hang on and take a 53-51 decision. The Wildcats had a couple of looks at the basket at the end of the game but the shots refused to fall. At one point in the fourth quarter the Wildcats had a seven point lead but Texas High rallied to take the lead at the end. The game’s top scorers were all Wildcats. Three...
Using the Kiosk to Pay Your City Water Bill
Need to pay your City of Sulphur Springs Water bill? You can do it the old fashioned way at the drop box or inside the building at 125 S. Davis Street. You can also use the kiosk. Lisa, with the City of Sulphur Springs, explains how to use the...
Wild Hogs: More Than Just a Not Welcomed Visitor-by Mario Villarino
During the last part of 2015 and early in January, I got involved in talks related to wild hogs. A recent facebook post showed a sounder (group of adult hogs) roaming during the day in Hopkins County. The rancher, recently moved from West Texas to Hopkins County was shocked after finding the hogs roaming his property. I talked to him about direct damage done by the wild hogs to his property but failed to mention the risk of disease...
PJC Tuition and Fees Called a Bargain
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents, at a regular January meeting, was told that PJC continues to be a bargain in tuition and fees. “An annual review of statewide tuition, fees and taxes shows that PJC remains below average for in-district, out-of-district and out-of-state tuition and fees,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “In-district is $65 per semester credit hour versus the statewide average of $82. The tax survey showed...
DOL Gives Memorial Clean Bill of Heath; Board Hears 4-Star Assessment from HCAHPS
A 4-Star rating for Hopkins County Memorial Hospital from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems was an encouragement to Chief Administrator Michael McAndrew and the hospital board Monday night, January 25, 2016, during their monthly board meeting. The HCAHPS survey contains 21 patient perspectives on care and patient rating items that encompass nine key topics: communication with doctors, communication...
J. W. Nichols
Funeral Services for J.W. Nichols, age 67 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Kyle Ray officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Nichols passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler. He was a retired truck driver for Northeast Texas Farmers Co-op...
SSHS NTHS Inducts New Members
The National Technical Honors Society Geral Kennedy Chapter inducted 36 new members Monday, January 25. The Welcome was performed by President Evan Ost. The Pledges to the Flag were performed by Senior Member Molly Johnston. The History of NTHS was performed by Senior Member Spencer Bramlett. The Purpose of NTHS was performed by Vice President Lexi Moore. The Candle Ceremony was done by Sarah Scott, Lilibeth Gallegos, Brooklyn Moon,...
