Wildcats Team Tennis Plays Jacksonville in Bi-District Tuesday
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez found out Tuesday night (October 8) that his team will be facing Jacksonville in a bi-district match next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Wills Point. The Indians ended up as a #2 seed in their district after a 10-9 loss Tuesday. The Wildcats lost to Jacksonville, 16-3 in a Whitehouse tournament back on August 15. It was the Wildcats second match that day. The Wildcats lost a warm up match on the road...
Texas Longhorns Arrive for Show
The Annual ITLA Championship Show and Convention starts Thursday October 10th, 2019. Some participants arrived in Sulphur Springs bright and early Monday morning. This group of ITLA Youth Members traveled from Pennsylvania. “DJ” the show steer. L to R is Jade Wiggins ITLA Queen hopeful, a Youth Show Participant, Adriana Norris Current ITLA Queen and ITLA Youth President, ITLA Princess McKenzie Oswald. Adriana Norris...
Wanda Ruth Harris Whitmore
Funeral services for Wanda Ruth Harris Whitmore, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Wanda passed away on October 4, 2019 at her residence. She was born on July 13, 1953 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of Sammie and Pearl Lee Kelly Harris. She was a member of...
Jimmy Clayton, Sr
Funeral Service for Jimmy Clayton, Sr., age 75, of Dallas will held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Fred Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Sterling Cemetery with Jimmy Clayton III, Jimmy Clayton, Jr., Jack Layton, Allen Crawford, Rick Harmon, Mundy McCoy and Joe Sanchez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral...
Edward Elton “Ed” Watts
Funeral services for Edward Elton “Ed” Watts, age 92, of Cumby, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2019 at County Line Baptist Church in Cumby with Bro. Wayne Darty officiating. Interment will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery with Logan Holden, Winston Walls, Doug Hall, Chris Voorheese, Corey Voorheese, and Codey Hunt serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be W.E. Watts, Lewis Watts, James Watts, and Clinton...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
Lost Dog: Medium sized, female cathoula/border collie mix, purple collar, lost Tuesday Morning. 903 885 8386 Exercise machine Iron man inversion table, like new $50. Squire telecaster guitar $125. 903 860 3682 Wanted: a good handyman 903 885 8618 or 903 243 2684 For Sale: antique furniture, glassware, dishes, and more. You are welcome to come see these items for sale. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-885-3955, or...
Walmart Shuts Another Section of Parking
Walmart continues to rework the store’s parking area in Sulphur Springs. Approximately one-forth of the front lot is now closed to customers. Shoppers are encouraged to use the online pickup option to avoid the crowded area. Other stores in the area have online pickup programs as well.
International Texas Longhorn Association Coming to Sulphur Springs
The International Texas Longhorn Association (ITLA) was founded in 1990 and currently has just under 1300 members. ITLA registers pure Texas Longhorn cattle, documents pedigrees, has a member driven show and awards system. ITLA is the only Texas Longhorn registry where members get to nominate and elect by mail-in ballot their own President and all officers/directors. Larry P Smith II, the ITLA President The annual Convention and Show...
Dinner Bell Menu for October 9th, 2019
The Dinner Bell today is: In Memory of Jim Rooks Taco Salad Chips Salsa Sour Cream Green Bean Salad Tortillas and Butter Sopapilla Cheesecake Butterscotch Pudding (the no extra sugar dessert) Promises of cooler weather have been given. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food and great visiting!
Hopkins County Court-at-Law Judge Appointed to Mental Health Task Force
Hon. Clay Harrison Clay Harrison, who took office on January 1, 2019, as the Hopkins County Court-at-Law Judge, was recently appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas to serve on a task force created by Senate Bill 362 to address emergency mental health issues across the state. The order appointing Judge Harrison was signed on October 1, 2019, by the nine justices of the state’s highest court. “Our county works hard in these tough...
