Oxford Withdraws From Council Race; Name Will be on Ballot
According to City staff, perennial candidate for Sulphur Springs City Council Charles Oxford has withdrawn from the race for Place 6 but his name will remain on the ballot. Oxford withdrew from the race two days after the deadline that would have kept his name off the ballot. Oxford personally conveyed his withdrawal to City staff this week. However, he did not fill out paperwork stating that he was tired of paperwork, according to...
Chamber Connection-March 9, 2017
It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!! Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally. Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride. Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so either sign up to ride in the rally, or come out and cheer on these athletes!! It’s an entertaining day in...
Lady Trojans Fall to 1-1 in District Following Loss to Bland
The Cumby Lady Trojans fell to 1-1 in district play Wednesday to the visiting Bland Lady Tigers 4-15. Carly Talley pitched for the Lady Trojans giving up 4 walks but striking out 6. The Lady Trojans struggled defensively with 5 errors. Sydney Spillers made great defensive plays at short stop as did Martina Gonzalez in right field. Offensively, Alyssa Morgan went 2 for 3 with a 2 RBI single and an RBI double, and defensively caught two...
A & M University-Commerce Receives National Science Foundation Grant
COMMERCE, TX—The National Science Foundation has awarded Texas A&M University-Commerce a $295,000 grant in support of the university’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program for 2017-2020. The REU program at A&M-Commerce, started in 2006, is a 10-week summer program that immerses students from community colleges in chemistry-related novel research. The training includes lab skills, instrumentation techniques,...
SSHS Senior Joiner Qualifies for National BPA Conference
Dylan Joiner, a senior at Sulphur Springs High School qualified for the National Student Leadership Conference for Business Professionals of America at a state BPA conference last week at Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The national conference will be in Orlando, Florida the second week in May. Joiner specializes in economics, specifically in fiscal policy for the government such as the budget the executive branch would release to decide...
Meal A Day Menu for March 13th-17th
Meal A Day Menu March 13th – March 17th Monday Beef Patties with Roast Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Tuesday Chicken Broccoli Divan Rice Carrots Wednesday Chicken Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Sticks Tossed Salad Thursday Meatloaf Macaroni and Cheese Malibu Vegetables Roll Friday Rope Sausage Black Eyed Peas Sauerkraut...
SSMS Results from the District 16 5A UIL Academic Meet
2nd place Sweepstakes Overall 2nd place 6th Grade Overall 2nd Place 7th Grade Overall 3rd Place 8th Grade Overall 6th grade Art Jose Flores 1st place Melissa Lopez 6th place Second place team: Jose Flores Melissa Lopez Aleah Sotelo Micah Henderson Chess Bridger Mayhew 1st place Phoenix Capobianco 2nd place First place team: Bridger Mayhew Phoenix Capobianco Trentin McKinney Dictionary Skills Maleah Doss 1st place Allyssa Isonhood 2nd...
Six Arrest by Winnsboro Police During February 27-March 5 Report Period
Winnsboro Police made six arrests, investigated two minor accidents, responded to 154 calls for service, and issued 16 citations and 22 warnings during the February 27-March 5, 2017 Report Period. Justin Gillis, 29, of Winnsboro was arrested March 1st on two Wood County warrants. Kody English, 21, of Winnsboro was arrested on March 1st on a Franklin County warrant. Melissa Vaughn, 35, of Winnsboro was arrested March 1st on a Franklin...
