Billy H. Birdsong
Funeral services for Billy H. Birdsong, age 81 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2015 at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs – Spence Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m., prior to the service at the chapel. Bill passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Tyler. He was born in Mt. Vernon on November 14, 1933, son of John and Nellie (Moore) Birdsong. He...
SIX DOLLAR STEAK, MARCH 12, 2015 by Eddie Trapp
SIX DOLLAR STEAK MARCH 12, 2015 Tina Love reports from Kensing that Monday, March 2, a group (technically a sounder) of about forty hogs were near a herd of cattle. Two of the larger hogs were fighting a cow while others tried to get her calf. Tina saw the hogs and quickly stopped her pickup, turning the hogs’ attention away from the cow and calf. Ronal Kennemer came by and shot, scaring the sounder off...
Spring is Busy for Hopkins County 4-H Members
Spring is Busy for Hopkins County 4-H Members Every time I present a program, I ask for a show of hands of those who are familiar with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. A few hands usually go up. (Granted, our agency has been through three name changes since I first started, so the confusion is understandable!) Then, I ask how many have heard of the 4-H program. Almost every hand pops up! I then explain that the 4-H and...
On Sunday, Trinity Harvest Church of God will celebrate 95 years as an established church
On Sunday, Trinity Harvest Church of God will celebrate 95 years as an established church and their 25 years at their current location. Pastor Jason Connor discussed the church and the celebration on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Wednesday morning.
Despite Weather Lady Cats move on, Track Team has some success
The Lady Cats’ softball team will now open district play Wednesday against Longview at Mt. Pleasant at 4:30 p.m. due to the soggy condition of Lady Cat Park. The decision was announced by Athletic Director Greg Owens Tuesday afternoon. A) The rainy weather continued to impact the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ golf teams Monday. Both got in just a few holes at Twin Lakes in Canton before the tournament was rained out. Last...
SSHS had two students qualify as alternates to the National Conference for BPA
Sulphur Springs High School had two students qualify as alternates to the National Conference for Business Professionals of America at the State Leadership Conference in Dallas last week. Hunter Allen, the local BPA Chapter President, qualified as alternate in Human Resources and Kelsey Kaufert qualified as alternate in Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications. 11 students competed at the state conference.
New Opportunities at the Sulphur Springs Public Library
Hope Cain, the Librarian at the Sulphur Springs Public Library, wants you to know about a variety of services offered to the public by the library. A Spanish Language section has been established at the local library. Cain said that she wants the Spanish language community to let her know what they desire to have included in the collection. Are you preparing to take the Texas Driver’s Permit test? Why not practice before the big day?...
The Chamber Spring Fever Bike Rally takes place Saturday
The Spring Fever Bike Rally takes place Saturday. Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President Meredith Caddell expects good weather and between 250 and 300 riders. She notes there were just over 100 riders last year but the event got good reviews. The rally will begin at Celebration Plaza at 9 a.m. with riders returning to the plaza between noon and 2 p.m.
Hannah Kirby of Sulphur Springs received the final slot available in the last blind audition for The Voice
Hannah Kirby of Sulphur Springs received the final slot available in the last blind audition for The Voice TV show that aired Monday night on NBC. Blake Shelton selected her for the final spot on his team during her rendition of The Letter. Other judges already had full teams. A good crowd gathered at a watch party at First United Methodist Church. Hannah and her mother Nancy were also there
Ms. Lawson was approved as the new principal of Travis Primary School by the school board Monday night
Ms. Lawson was approved as the new principal of Travis Primary School by the school board Monday night. She said she had enjoyed serving as acting principal since interim principal Chuck King resigned in January. Ms. Lawson said she’d come full circle since she began her care Sulphur Springs ISD Administrator Betty Lawson decided her retirement could wait. er at Travis.
