Living With Asthma By Johanna Hicks
Living with Asthma More than 1.5 million people in Texas are affected by asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). However, this number does not include those who have the disease and have not yet been diagnosed. So, what exactly is asthma and what can you do about it?...
Tira News March 14, 2019
Tira News By Jan Vaughn The quarterly Tira City Council meeting was held on Monday, March 11th. The group discussed routine business and Community Center upkeep and repairs. The Council would like to express appreciation to the anonymous donor for the generous contributions to the Tira Food Pantry. Yvonne and Wesley Weir and Brenda Allen attended the Mac Powell and the Family Reunion Show at Greenville Municipal Auditorium on Friday,...
Saltillo Recent Track Results
The Saltillo Lions went to the Hawkins relay last Thursday, March 7th and translated their hardwood success to running success. The following athletes placed in the track meet. Edi Olayo 3rd in the JV 100 meter dash, John Beadle won 1st in the jv mile and two mile, and Chris Boekhorst 4th in the jv high jump With the varsity boys Garret Tarver won 1st in the two mile and the 800, Jayden Holloway got 2nd in the 800 and two mile and...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Host Sulphur Springs Track Meet Today
SSHS to Host Four Team Meet at Track Thursday Coach Owens also said SSHS would be hosting a meet with four teams Thursday at the Sulphur Springs Track Complex. The meet will begin at 4 p.m. Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young is calling this year’s track season the oddest ever. A case in point was last Thursday’s Royse City meet. With the Wildcats’ basketball team playing at the State Tournament in San Antonio, the...
Coach Carrillo Comments on Sherman Game
Coach Carrillo Says Team Had to Knock Rust Off Before Downing Sherman The Lady Cats’ softball team was away from a field for 10 days before returning Tuesday night (March 12) against Sherman at Lady Cat Park. Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo noted that his team appeared to be rusty after the long layoff and he added it felt like starting the season all over again. The rustiness and a misty rain seemed to hold the Lady...
Wildcat Baseball Coach Searching For Answers
Wildcats Baseball Coach Searches for Answers on Offense and Defense The Wildcats’ baseball team has opened district play with two losses and Coach Jerrod Hammack is searching for answers, especially on defense and at the plate. Coach Hammack says the Wildcats are just not playing real well right now. He says they are not the same team that went 8-1 and was relaxed and had fun in tournaments while playing good people. Coach...
Dan Flynn Becomes Co-Author For House Bill 3
Austin, TX – Representative Dan Flynn (R-Van) is proud to Co-Author House Bill 3 (HB 3), known as The Texas Plan to reform both school finance and property taxes. The Texas Plan will invest $9 billion dollars above enrollment growth towards student achievement and teacher quality, and property tax reform. This bill allows school districts to put more of their funds in the classroom, by raising the Basic Allotment $890 more...
Chamber Connection: March 14, 2019
Chamber Connection-March 14th Golf Tournament time! It’s time to register for the 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! The tournament is slated for Friday, April 12th at Sulphur Springs Country Club with morning and afternoon tee times available. Let us know right away if you would like to have a team as the spots are filling up quickly. It’s a great tournament to be shared with friends and family! Give the...
Suspicious Vehicle Report Ends In Arrest Of Arkansas Couple
A report of a suspicious vehicle on South Broadway led a DPS officer as well as county officials to contact the two occupants of the vehicle. During contact, the driver David Lee Welch, age 35, appeared nervous, and consent was given to search the vehicle. During the search, a clear plastic baggie was found, that appeared to contain methamphetamine “ice”. Both the driver and passenger, Heidi Welch, both from Benton...
