Ladies of Grace Offer Ladies Seminar May 19, 20
Grace Family Church in Sulphur Springs plans a free 2-day ladies seminar sponsored by the Ladies of Grace church group. Public speaker Peggy Joyce Ruth, author of the book “Psalms 91” will teach from her book “Psalms 91” a book inspired for parents and children. “Psalms 91” would make a great graduation gift for your high school Senior. Ms. Ruth has authored five other books, has appeared on...
Run-off Election for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 is June 3rd; Early Voting Opens May 22
A run-off election has been ordered for Saturday, June 3, 2017 for the purpose of electing a City Council Member to Place 6 according to a resolution passed by the council in special session Tuesday afternoon, May 9th. On the ballot will be Dan Froneberger and Brad Burgin. In the May 6th municipal election, Froneberger received 155 votes and Burgin 153. Charles Oxford received 9 votes forcing the run-off. Early voting by personal...
Winnsboro Police Department Report May 1-7, 2017
The Winnsboro Police Department report for May 1-7, 2017 features two arrests, 146 calls for service, 40 citations issued, and 25 warnings written. Steven Bridges, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested May 1st for Criminal Tresspass. Rodrick Carter, 32, of Winnsboro was arrested May 7th on a Hopkins County felony warrant.
Cappiello Found Guilty; Sentencing Set for May 24
A Hopkins County Jury found Chad Alan Cappiello guilty on two counts of Theft of Property more than $1,500 but less than $20,000 Tuesday afternoon. Final arguments were made beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The verdict was rendered around 3 p.m. Cappiello, a remodel/repair contractor who also uses the alias Chad Russell was not facing his first day in court for an offense related to this type of theft. A witness from each of three...
Canine Corner Busy at Reds, Whites, and Brews
Canine Corner at Saturday’s Reds, Whites, and Brews was a busy place. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, Canine Corner was on Main Street at Muddy Jake’s. Neva Mohesky, with the Rotary Club, said the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter had two dogs adopted and gained two new volunteers, along with a lot of cash donations. She noted The Lake Country Ladies to the Rescue also had an adoption. Other dog oriented participants were well...
Wildcats Defense Multiple and Unpredictable
The Wildcats’ football team had their eighth spring practice Monday outside. There are six more to go and then the May 19 Spring Game. Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron says he has just about installed all of the Wildcats’ defensive scheme this spring. Included are just about every blitz and call he’ll be making during games this fall.The Wildcats’ defense is designed to make them multiple and...
Lady Cats Baier in State 300-meter Hurdles Friday
In over 20 years of coaching track athletes, Wildcats and Lady Cats’ hurdles coach Derek Tyson says he has taken several athletes to Austin for the State Track Meet. In the past, he says their attitude was oh, well, we made it. Coach Tyson says he has a different feeling working with Lady Cat Abbi Baier, who will run in the 300-meter hurdles in Austin Friday night at the State Track Meet. He says workouts have been going really...
Domino’s Pizza Gets New Look
Domino’s Pizza in Sulphur Springs was in the process of getting a new sign on Tuesday afternoon. The store on S Broadway is located adjacent to the newly built Starbucks and soon-to-be Taco Bueno. The sign reflects the newer logo used by Domino’s.
Post Office Food Drive This Saturday, May 13th
On Saturday, May 13th, 2017, the Post Office will be holding a food drive! They are asking people to leave nonperishable food items in or by their mailboxes. As mail is delivered, drivers will pick up donations and bring them back to the Post Office. From there, it will be weighed and distrubuted to area churches, food pantries, or food ministries!
