Kenneth “Ken” Pescod
Kenneth “Ken” Pescod, 71, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 with his devoted wife and family by his bedside. Ken was born to father Thomas Pescod and mother Helene E. (McGrath) Pescod on January 18, 1949 in Mineola, New York. Ken and Sandy have lived in Winnsboro for the past 15 years and he was a member of the Hawks Gun Club in Winnsboro. Ken was a Regional Sales Manager for MEI group for 20...
Area Students Compete at Annual National History Day Competition at A&M-Commerce
COMMERCE, TX— More than 100 high school students from across the region gathered on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce on February 21 for the annual National History Day regional competition. Held each year at the university, this was the first time that the regional event was part of the combined East Texas district of the national organization, supported by A&M-Commerce and Stephen F. Austin State University. Dr....
Saltillo High School “The New Margo” Advances
Saltillo High School One Act Play advanced to Bi-District round. Their production of “The New Margo” by Stephen Gregg earned the advancing position from District 24A and three individual acting awards. All Star Cast Award honors go to Bianca Castro and Graycie Hodges. Ofelia Cabrera earned Honorable Mention honors. The next round takes place March 24 at the Sulphur Springs ISD Auditorium. Performance times will be...
Teresa Lemons
Teresa Mae Lemons, 62, of Point passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, in her home. Service is pending at this time. Online guestbook at www.wilsonorwoskyfuneralhome.com. Teresa Lemons
Asbestos Abatement Underway
In order for the new Senior Citizens Center to be built, the building at the corner of Oak ave and Fuller St must be razed. Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell confirmed with KSST that asbestos abatement is underway. Windows, doors and even roof vents are now sealed, as a contractor carries out the work. Asbestos abatement under way. Asbestos-containing buildings that are to be torn down usually have to be sealed, and then have...
Globe Life Field Update: Toilets Flush
A recent significant update on the construction the new home of the Texas Rangers is that all the toilets flush. This is obviously done to stress test the elaborate plumbing system before the 2020 Season opens on March 26th, 2020. Super strange and wacky, but it’s pretty common practice before opening a large facility like this one. The current view from inside Globe Life Field Another update is that the front office has now...
Marvin Buck (Chuck) Tennell Jr
Marvin Buck (Chuck) Tennell Jr., 63, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Chuck was born on October 13, 1956 to parents Marvin Buck Tennell Sr. and Eva Mae Watson in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Later, he met Joy and the couple married May of 1976. Chuck worked for CVR Energy as a stock Gauger for most of his life. Chuck enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and spending time with God reading his bible. He...
Calling the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 1970
The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 1970 is starting to plan its 50th reunion for later this year. Phil Sartin is getting the plan rolling by gathering contact information for all our classmates. Please send your info (email, mailing address and phone number) to Phil Sartin at [email protected] OR mail to Phil Sartin at P.O. Box 325, Yantis TX 75497. PLEASE pass along this information to people from outside Hopkins County...
Trading Post for Tuesday, February 25, 2020
For Sale: a Whirlpool clothes dryer. “It’s in good condition.” Asking $200.00 for it. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-348-5820. —————————————————————————————– Wanting: someone to till a garden space in a backyard on South...
Jewel Valine Caviness Brown
Funeral services for Jewel Valine Caviness Brown, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Spence Chapel of First Baptist Church with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating and Dudley Hughes III assisting. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery in Pittsburgh with Louis Brown, Aaron Offutt, Matthew Schlabach, Mike Trevino, Sheldon Ginsberg, and Jim Thompson serving as pallbearers. Honorary...
