Exiting I-30 Through Ditch Leads to Meth Arrest
A Dodge SUV exited I-30 by driving through the ditch on Sunday afternoon, August 27, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. A Cumby Police Officer, parked stationary at the 112-mile marker, noted the indiscretion. The officer initiated a traffic stop. The drive identified himself as Johnny Ray Cason, 26, of Lewisville but stated he did not have his driver’s license with him. The officer ordered the man out of the vehicle and performed a pat-down for...
Townsend Named Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
On August 25th, 2017 Meredith Townsend the SSISD secondary instructional technology specialist was announced today as a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert joining the more than 6,700 educators in the MIE Expert program worldwide. Each year, Microsoft selects innovative educators to share ideas, try new approaches and learn from each other as a global community dedicated to improving student outcomes through technology....
Dinner Bell Menu For August 30, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for August 30, 2017 First Presbyterian Church this week’s Community Partner. Baked Pasta Casserole Fried Cabbage Spicy Roasted Carrots with Cilantro Garden Salad Garlic French Bread A Lemon Cake to Die for! Lemon Sugar Free Pudding Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Photos from Senior Olympics….Annual Fun Event for Local Senior Citizens
Local seniors had a lot of fun during competition in almost a dozen different indoor “sports” at The Roc on Thursday afternoon August 24, 2017. There were competitors in age categories of 50 plus, 60 plus, 70 plus and 80 and above. Medals were awarded to first, second and third place winners in each game. Games included wheelchair race, bean bag toss, horseshoe pitching, nerf javelin, scooter races and 1k. Ten nursing...
Burgers and Fries Makes Another TIPS Donation to Meal a Day
Burgers and Fries made another HUGE donation to Meal A Day on Friday, August, 25th. The donation was in the amount of $1,476.00. Karon Weatherman says “thank you!” to the public for giving extra money when you pick up your order and for the Employees of Burgers and Fries for giving all of their TIPS to Meal A Day. Shown in Photo: Ryan Kniper, Carrie Hunt, Jaky Garcia and Karon...
A Walk To Remember Quilt Raffle
The Senior Citizens Center is raffling off a beautiful quilt made by Teri Ruff and donated by Bill Ruff. “This photo doesn’t do the quilt any justice.” Karon Weatherman said “I put on the Flyer a group photo the the Terrific Tuesday’s group with the Quilt.” The quilt can be seen at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. Tickets are $ 1.00 each or 6 for $ 5.00. You can purchase your tickets...
Lady Cats Sweep Saturday Bracket at Tyler Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team ended play in a big way at a Tyler tournament Saturday. The Lady Cats won their bracket with three wins and no losses. The Lady Cats defeated Eustace, 25-17, 25-17. Later they topped Nacogdoches, 25-9, 25-11. Then they bested Tyler Grace Community, 25-18, 25-19. The Lady Cats have now won four straight matches to improve their season record to 14-9. In statistics Saturday, Autumn Tanton led the...
Fall Festival Hosts Emerald City Concert
By Savannah Owens The Fall Fesitval hosted the Emerald City band on Saturday August 25th at the Civic Center. The Emerald city band is one of the top party/event bands in Dallas and is known for their non-stop music experience. They blend each song into the next, so there is no pause in the fun! The Emerald City Band played many cover songs like “Play that Funky Music”, “Call Me Maybe”, and “Blurred...
Bookworm Box Hosts 5 Trendy Authors
Sulphur Springs Bookworm Box hosted a book signing for five trendy and noteworthy authors on August 26, 2017 between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Nicole Hart, Leddy Harper, Stephanie Walls, RC Boldt and Corina Adans were on hand to greet many fans who lined up to visit with the authors and get their books signed. The authors were excited to meet fans and share their stories. Nicole Hart said she “began writing in the 6th grade” and has been in...
