DNA Evidence Helps ID Victim in 30-Year-Old Williamson County Cold Case As Sulphur Springs Youth
A young woman found deceased in 1989 in Williamson County has been identified using DNA evidence as 17-year-old Sue Ann Huskey from Sulphur Springs, authorities reported during a press conference from Williamson County Wednesday afternoon. Huskey was reportedly found deceased Sept. 25, 1989, along the Interstate 35 frontage road in the Jarrell area of Willamson County. Travis County medical examiner ruled her death a homicide by...
Wildcats Soccer Team Earns 2-2 Tie With Good West Mesquite Team On The Road Tuesday Night
The Wildcats Soccer Team battled a good West Mesquite team to a 2-2 tie Tuesday night, January 14, on the road. The Wranglers came into the contest with a 4-1-1 record. Omar Hernandez scored both Wildcats’ goals, the first on a penalty kick and the second assisted by Kevin Yanez. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said West Mesquite is a really good team that will win their district. He added they are as good as any team the Wildcats...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Goes To 0-2 In District Play As Lindale Cruises To 60-38 Win In SSHS Gym
The Lady Cats Basketball Team got off to a slow start against Lindale in a district game in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday evening, January 14. The Lady Eagles built their lead throughout the game taking a 60-38 victory. The Lady Eagles led 14-6 after one quarter. The Lady Cats rallied in the second quarter and got as close as 20-16 before Lindale finished the quarter strongly to take a 30-19 halftime lead. The...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For Failure To Comply With Sex Offender Registration Requirements
James Andrew Keahey A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man, a registered sex offender, was arrested Tuesday evening after he failed to notify police of a new online account, according to arrest reports. James Andrew Keahey’s arrest Jan. 14 marked the second time he has been arrested for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, according to jail reports. Sulphur Springs Police Detective Jason Reneau said he...
Sulphur Springs Man Receives 18-Year Prison Sentence For Choking Assault Of His Wife
Ricky Lee Wyly II, 41, of Sulphur Springs was sentenced by 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt Tuesday, Jan. 14, to 18 years in prison for the July 5, 2019, assault of his wife that impeded her breathing. Ricky Lee Wyly Assistant District Attorney Jodi Cox described the case as “a domestic violence case where a husband physically assaulted and terrorized his wife and children with his violent behaviors.” The family...
3 Incumbents File Candidacy For May 2 Elections In Sulphur Springs
Candidate filing opened Wednesday morning in Sulphur Springs with both incumbents filing applications for school board and one incumbent filing for city council. Incumbents Robbin Vaughn and Robert Cody file as candidates for the May 2 Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees election. Incumbent Robbin Vaughn is seeking a third term on the school board. She was first elected to the board in 2014. She has served as secretary and vice...
How To Assess Tree Damage After A Winter Storm
By Dr. Mario Villarino The recent winter storm left trees looking like there is no tomorrow. Major limbs have been broken or damaged, foliage has been shredded or stripped, or the bark has been torn or gouged. But what at first glance may look like mortal wounds are not necessarily fatal to a tree. Trees have an amazing ability to recover from storm damage. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the first step is to assess the...
Candidate Filing For City Council, School Elections Begins Jan. 15
Candidate filing for places on the May 2 city and school election ballots begins Wednesday. The cities of Cumby and Sulphur Springs are planning for council elections, while Sulphur Springs and Yantis school districts will hold trustees elections. Sulphur Springs City Council Candidates may file for one of six places on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council ballot. The city was scheduled to have a regular election for two places on...
SSISD Declines Requests To Amend Agreements For Arbala Solar Farm, Approve Agreement For Another
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Sulphur Springs Independent School District Monday night declined the amended agreements for one solar farm but approved those for another. SSISD school board on Dec. 10, 2018, approved an agreement for Solemio, after the Comptroller’s Officer reported it met the Chapter 313 agreement requirements, provided total employment requirement is waived. The project was to be for a...
