Wildcats Soccer Season Ends in Bi-District Loss to Lufkin
The Wildcats’ soccer team’s season ended abruptly Friday night with a 2-1 bi-district loss to Lufkin at Rose Stadium in Tyler. The Wildcats scored first at 19:45 in the first half as Chris Espinoza used his head to redirect a shot by Julio Robles into the net. The Panthers tied the score on a corner kick goal with just 2:37 to go before halftime. Lufkin went ahead with a goal early in the second half at the 33:48 mark. The...
Thornton Leaves Legacy as Director of Health Care Foundation
After 10-years as Director of Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, Jackie Thornton is retiring. With the mission of the foundation—“Leave a Legacy”—she was praised by board members and others for her work that, according to many, has produced a legacy that will continue to provide for the growth of Memorial Hospital and health care community. Wednesday night at the Sulphur Springs Country Club, a Celebration Reception provided a...
Soccer Bi-District Friday Night at Tyler Rose Stadium
Both the Wildcats and the Lady Cats’ soccer teams have bi-district playoffs game tonight. And they are playing at the same place, Tyler’s Rose Stadium. The Wildcats will get things started at 6 p.m. As they face Lufkin from district 16-5A. The Wildcats finished third in district 15-5A with a record of 9 wins, 4 losses and one tie. Their season record is 14-9-2. The Lufkin Panthers were the runner up team in their district....
Author Gene Shelton’s “Houston Madam”
Sulphur Springs author Gene Shelton has announced the publication of his 27th book, a novel titled “Houston Madam”, the fictionalized biography of Pamelia Mann, one of the most colorful characters in Texas history. Gene has been a writer of western fiction and is retired after 35 years as newspaper journalist, having worked in Sulphur Springs and other Texas cities. He was Friday’s guest on KSST’s Morning Show...
Hearts of Life Presents Thumper
Thumper is a country dog that made his first trip to town this week as Hearts of Life presents Thumper for adoption. Thumper is part Lab, loves water, very active, and ready for a new home. Thumper, who is 7-years old, needs a home where he can run and play. Last week, Hearts of Life adopt-a-thon was a big success as three dogs found their new home. April 1-2, Hearts of Life will be at Fix-N-Feed with several dogs for adoption. April...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Tira News By Jan Vaughn Joe Dan Karney passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd. His parents were the late Dooley and Thelma (Vandever) Karney. His wife of forty-four years, Gwendolyn Kraatz Karney, survives and we want to express our sympathy to her. Joe Dan’s funeral service was held on Thursday afternoon at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel, with burial at the Tira Cemetery. Please be in prayer for Gwen and family. Tiffany...
Tough Night for Lady Cats at Hallsville
The Lady Cats’ softball team continues to seek the key to a district victory against Hallsville. The Lady Bobcats, rated #2 in the state in one poll, took a dominating 11-0 win over the Lady Cats at home Thursday night. The game was moved to Hallsville because Lady Cat Park was too wet after overnight rain. Hallsville scored in four straight innings getting one in the first, six runs in a big second, one more in the third and...
Wildcats Lose on the Road in Hallsville
The Wildcats’ baseball team was defeated by Hallsville, 6-1 on the road Thursday night. The Bobcats scored a pair of runs in the first and second inning to jump out to a 4-0 lead. The Wildcats narrowed the margin to 4-1 in the fourth inning but the Bobcats tacked on two final runs in the sixth inning. Ryan Humphries took the loss for the Wildcats giving up four runs on eight hits in four innings of work. He did strike out 6....
Business History Month: Yard By Yard
Henry and Janice Keller had humble beginnings with their nursery business. In 1979, the Keller’s had a greenhouse in their backyard on Morris Dr. in Sulphur Springs, Texas and began to sell plants they had raised themselves. Ten years later, in 1989, the two had a full grown business and decided to move to a separate location. Henry Keller, a Vietnam War veteran and plant enthusiast, bought a house with an acre lot on Church St....
Have an Egg-cellent Spring
by Johanna Hicks Happy Spring and Easter from our Staff It’s spring – – the season to enjoy the great outdoors and to celebrate special occasions like Easter, Mother’s Day, and graduation. While eggs are used all year, they are especially popular for many spring and summertime activities. They are used for cooking festive delights and for decorating and hiding just before the big Easter egg hunt. Eggs are perishable and...
