Cumby City Council Accepts 2 Resignations, Discusses Finances, Schedules Hearing For Grant Application
Cumby City Hall, 100 East Main Street, Cumby, Texas Cumby City Council discussed finances and two openings on the council during this week’s meeting. The resignations of Cumby Mayor Cody Talley and Alderman Place 2 Kristin Thompson were accepted by Cumby City Council during Tuesday evening’s special meeting. Talley reportedly offered appreciation for the opportunity to serve the community, but cited family obligations,...
Beachem Held In Custody On Warrant For Allegedly Violating Terms of Probation
Terence Ramon Beachem Another charge was added to the list of offenses Terence Ramon “Monnie” Beachem accumulated this week. The 47-year-old man was accused of forcing his way into a West Park Street residence, where he was involved in a physical altercation. He then took the car belonging to the woman involved in the altercation, fled police in a short vehicle pursuit and ultimately crashed the vehicle on Helm Lane. He...
Winners of Annual Senior Citizen Summer Olympics
A large group of Senior citizens who wished to match their skills against others in their age groups found a lot of fun on Thursday August 29 at The Roc in the 2019 Senior Summer Olympics. Many brought their own cheering section and mascot! The more than 200 individual competitors in the games were age 50 and up. Rehab and Nursing Facilities competed in the Spirit category. Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior...
NETBIO ‘Ribeye Roundup’ Steak Cookoff Set for Saturday October 5 on Celebration Plaza
Texas Heritage National Bank President Dwyatt Bell appeared on the KSST Good Morning Show along with Mario Villarino, Hopkins County Agri-life Extension agent and talked about the annual Ribeye Roundup competition. The 2019 event will be held on Saturday October 5 on Celebration Plaza. The event will consist of educational programs about ranching, team competition in cooking ribeye steaks, a sit-down outdoor dinner at 6:30 pm, and a...
Wildcats Team Tennis Wins Second Straight Match
Wildcats Team Tennis Wins Second Straight Match Downing Bullard Wildcats Team Tennis won a rematch with Bullard, 13-6 at Tyler Junior College Thursday (August 29) afternoon and evening. The victory avenged a tough 10-9 loss to Bullard in a Whitehouse tournament on August 15. It was the Wildcats second straight win and it improved their season record to 3-9. The second Bullard match was the Wildcats last match before district play. The...
How Gold Stars, Surcharge Repeal Impact Driver’s Licensing, State ID Cards
Many adults will recall working hard to earn a gold star on paperwork. Texans who haven’t renewed their driver’s licenses or state ID cards since 2016 will receive a gold star from Texas Department of Public Safety if they do so before Oct. 1, 2020. Those who don’t renew before Oct. 1, 2020, could be barred from boarding domestic flights and federal buildings, per the REAL ID Act of 2005. And, that’s just one...
Dedicated Volunteers
Meal A Day drivers Janie Chapman and Donna Moon Meal A Day has some dedicated volunteers who deliver food to shut ins five days a week regardless of the weather. Drives such as Janie Chapman and Donna Moon don plastic ponchos to help protect them during thunderstorms before completing their routes. Meal A Day volunteer drivers and cooks are always welcome and appreciated. Contact Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661 to...
2 Complaints On West Spence Street Result In 3 Arrests
Three people were jailed following response by police at least twice in an hour in the 100 block of West Spence Street Wednesday evening. Sulphur Springs police first were dispatched just before 8 p.m. Aug. 28 to a complaint of a suspected intoxicated person trespassing in the 100 block of West Spence Street. Upon arrival, a patrol officer was greeted by a 27-year-old Sulphur Springs woman, who told officers she is homeless and stays...
Wildcats Team Tennis Highlights Thursday Game Day
Wildcats Team Tennis has an afternoon match on this Thursday, Aug. 29, game day. The Wildcats have a rematch with Bullard at 3:30 p.m. at Tyler Junior College. The two teams met in a Whitehouse tournament back on Aug. 15 and Bullard just got by the Wildcats, 10-9. The Wildcats won their last match, defeating Pleasant Grove 10-8, at the Wildcat Tennis Center last week. The Wildcats have a 2-9 season record. Also on this Thursday game...
