Sulphur Springs City/Mel Haven Cemetery Site of ‘Wreaths Across America’ Project Honoring Veterans
Over 100 persons gathered outside City Cemetery’s Myra Wilson Chapel on the morning of Saturday December 15, 2018 for the first local participation in the Wreaths Across America project. Following a brief ceremony, these participants helped place over 500 live fir wreaths upon the gravestones of military veterans in both the City and adjoining Mel Haven cemeteries. The wreaths, manufactured by the Worchester Wreath Company in...
TxDOT Campaign Urges Drivers to Plan for Sober Ride During Holiday Season
AUSTIN – It was the middle of the night in 2006 when Debra Vasquez was awakened by the heart-wrenching phone call informing her that her 16-year-old daughter, Erica, and 5-year-old nephew, Elias, had been killed by a drunk driver. It was later revealed the drunk driver had two prior DWIs. “I want drivers to understand that your life can change in the blink of an eye,” Vasquez said. “Two lives were taken because of someone’s...
Winnsboro Police Department Report December 10-12, 2018
Winnsboro Police arrested two, reported three accidents, responded to 159 calls for service, issued 41 citations and wrote 57 warnings during the report period, December 10-12, 2018. Gerry Privette, 51, of Winnsboro, was arrested December 14th for Criminal Trespass. Justin Turnery, 31, of McDade, was arrested December 15th for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Winnsboro Police reported a two vehicle accident in the 800 block of South...
Kids Kingdom Closed Tuesday for Maintenance/Sealant
Kid’s Kingdom will be closed Tuesday, December 18, 2018 as city crews perform maintenance and apply sealant .
Meal a Day Menu: Dec 17th-21st
Meal A Day Menu for December 17th – December 21st MONDAY Spaghetti and Meat Balls English Peas Garlic Toast Tossed Salad TUESDAY Oven Omelet Bacon Orange Slices Blue Berry Muffins WEDNESDAY Taco Soup Crackers Cheese Cubes Tossed Salad THURSDAY Christmas Dinner Sliced Ham and Dressing Green Beans Casserole Sweet Potatoes Cranberry Sauce Roll FRIDAY Chicken Sliders...
City Council Emergency Meeting Closes Gilmer Street Between Main and Tomlinson
Following an emergency meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council Saturday morning at 9 a.m., the owner of the building at 200 Main Street is considering what to do about the side of the building fronting Gilmer Street. Thanks to a fire in the 1930’s that burned half through some of the wall joist and over the years the wall began buckling and cracking the building is now unstable. Although adjoined the separate building that houses...
Lady Cats Hang on for Win Against Princeton
The Lady Cats’ basketball team cruised to a 17 point halftime lead against Princeton at home Friday night (December 14) only to have to hang on for dear life for a 3 point win, 53-50. The Lady Panthers could do little right in the first half trailing 17-4 after the first quarter and 32-15 at the half. In the third quarter, Lady Cats point guard Sadavia Porter was forced to the bench with four fouls and the Lady Panthers began to...
Willis Scores 36 in Loss to #6 Ranked 6A Jesuit
Jesuit of Dallas, the #6 ranked team in Class 6A, used a strong first half to outpoint the Wildcats, 86-68 at home Friday evening (December 14). Jesuit jumped out to a ten point first quarter lead at 25-15. They increased their lead to 53-23 at the half. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats started off very slowly. He said the Rangers hurt the Wildcats inside early on. The Wildcats had to play without 6-foot-9 center...
Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions Win Homecoming Games
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions got victories over North Hopkins Friday (December 14). The Lions topped the Panthers, 54-42. The Lady Lions won a Homecoming game against the Lady Panthers, 61-46. The Lions got off to a good start and led North Hopkins, 16-9 after one quarter. Saltillo led at the half 31-15 and 44-26 after three quarters. The Panthers outscored the Lions 16-10 in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough....
