Large 4-H Member Participation at 2020 NETLA
Increased 4-H participation at NETLA show reaps benefits SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX- The last week of February in Hopkins County is always a big deal. Every year the Northeast Texas Livestock Association facilitates a huge livestock show that allows FFA and 4-H kids residing in Hopkins County to bring their livestock projects consisting of Beef Steers or Heifers, Swine, Goats, Lambs, and Poultry projects. This gives the kids the opportunity...
Sulphur Springs ISD Tax Office Closure
The Sulphur Springs ISD Tax Office, along with all SSISD Schools, will be closed next week for spring break. Mark you calendar for March 9th, 2020 through the 13th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Sandra Gibby, Tax Assessor-Collector for Sulphur Springs ISD 631 Connally St. Sulphur Springs, Tx 75482 903-885-2153 X 1111 903-439-6161 fax [email protected]
Doug Baucum
Memorial service for Douglas Wayne Baucum, age 80, of Mesquite will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Doug passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1939 in Delhi, LA, the son of Burnice Moody and Jessie Hendrix Baucum. He served in the United Stated Army from 1959 to 1962 and is honored at the local Veterans Memorial in Sulphur Springs. He later...
Pre-K and Kindergarten Sign Ups at Cumby Elementary
The new school years start soon. Pre-K and Kindergarten sign ups for the Cumby ISD will start on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 at 9AM in the cafeteria. Remember to bring: 1. birth certificate 2. social security card 3. proof of residency in the school district 4. proof of income We are looking forward to meeting all our prospective students. Questions? Contact Kady Talley at Cumby Elementary 903-994-2260 or...
Hospital Auction on Hold
The proposed online auction to sell the abandoned ‘Old Hospital’ in Mount Vernon, TX is on hold. Franklin County Judge Scott Lee believes a new solution may be possible. “It would be great if a private company would come in and get that building back on the tax base,” said Judge Scott, “The need for a full service hospital is just not here. What we really need is an urgent care facility.” In the...
Francis Xavier Bauer
Memorial Service for Francis Xavier Bauer, age 75, of Yantis, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Charles Moore and Rev. H.P. Hosey officiating. Visitation will be held at the family residence at Lands End after the service. Francis Xavier Bauer passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence in Yantis, TX. Francis Xavier Bauer Francis was born on July 10, 1944 in...
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Again This Friday
St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs, TX will be serving up fish on Fridays. Last Fridays event may have been the biggest ever. Battered cod or boiled shrimp will be available Fridays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm from February 28 till April 3, 2020. Prices range from $5 – 15 depending on your choices.
Francis Xavier Bauer Jr.
Memorial Service for Francis Xavier Bauer Jr., age 75, of Yantis, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Visitation will be held at the family residence, 245 PR 5987 Yantis, TX, after the service. Francis Xavier Bauer passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence in Yantis, TX.Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral...
Bobbie Sue Henson (Martin)
Bobbie Sue Henson, of Irving, Texas was born on September 28, 1941 in Dallas, Texas to Elma Bobbie Martin and Edna Sue (Newton) Martin. Mrs. Henson grabbed hold of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ hand on March 1, 2020. Bobbie Sue Henson She lived in Irving, however, had a home on Lake Winnsboro which she enjoyed coming to for the past 32 years. Bobbie was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro. Mrs. Henson had...
Janet Coleman
Memorial service for Janet Coleman, age 48, of Sulphur Springs will be held at a later date. Janet passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Christus Mother Frances, Sulphur Springs, TX. Janet Lynn was born on April 30, 1971 in Grand Prairie to Don Coleman and Eula Smith. She married Marlin Peters. Janet was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Marlin Peters; children, Taylor Coleman,...
