The Vintage Side of Celebration City: Quilt Show and Brick Street Market
Billie Ruth Standbridge, known as “B.R.” to her friends, and Danna Bain of “Danna’s Southern Charm and The Florist” are members of the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. DBA membership is made up of individuals and businesspeople from all over town, not just downtown. So, it was with great enthusiasm that these ladies stopped by the studio to share the news about a fun, colorful public event...
Lady Cats Volleyball 3, McKinney North 1
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team took an impressive 3-1 win over McKinney North on the road Tuesday night (August 15). Lady Cats Coach Justin Maness called it the best win of the year so far. It was not easy. The Lady Cats actually lost the first set, 25-23. The Lady Cats led at one point, 20-16 but the Lady Bulldogs rallied to tie the set at 23-23. McKinney North then captured the last two points of the set to grab the lead, 1-0....
Winnsboro Police Report August 7-13, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested four, investigated one accident, responded to 217 calls for service, issued 77 citations and wrote 70 warnings during the report period August 7-13, 2017. Richard Bailey, 40, of Winnsboro was arrested August 7th on a Wood County warrant. Tina Stringer, 43, of Pattonville was arrested August 7th on a Hopkins County warrant. Alan Bernal, 22, of Winnsboro was arrested on August 8th for Criminal Mischief. James...
First Day of Wildcat Football Practice Called Very Good
It was a very good first day of practice for the Wildcats’ football team Monday evening in the Multipurpose Building. Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens said it was one of the smoothest first days he could remember. He attributed that to good attendance at freshman football camp and some things that were done during the spring. Coach Owens said the energy level was super Monday with players flying around. He said he was...
Department of Physics and Astronomy Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
By Jasmine Baker COMMERCE, TX— A team led by Dr. Bao-An Li was awarded a grant of $570,800 from the National Science Foundation for their project “Physics and Astronomy Scholarships for Success (PASS).” Dr. Cheri Davis and Dr. Matt A. Wood are Co-PI’s on the project. “After working almost three years on the proposal, we are excited about the opportunities this grant will bring to our students and its potential...
TxDOT Seeks to Fill Numerous Positions Within the Agency
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas to help fill open positions in numerous fields within the agency. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, tuition assistance and more. Recruiting opportunities include: Transportation Engineers Facility Engineers Electrical Engineers Architects Engineer Assistants...
Divorce Care Series Begins August 23 at FUMC Sulphur Springs
Divorce Care, a weekly support group for persons dealing with the effects of divorce, is starting a new series of meetings. Divorce Care will be held on Wednesday August 23, 2017 and the following Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs in the basement classroom. Look for signs from the canopy entrance of the church. For details, contact Tom Young at 903-413-1673 or [email protected] or...
Game Day: Lady Cat Volleyball; Wildcat Team Tennis
There is Lady Cats’ volleyball and Wildcats’ team tennis on this Tuesday game day (August 15). The Lady Cats’ volleyball team is playing at McKinney North starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Lady Cats come into the match with a 4-4 record. They opened the season last Tuesday at home with a win over North Lamar and a loss to Sherman. The Lady Cats won three and lost three at a Garland tournament last Friday and...
