Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow I hope everyone had a fun and safe Labor Day. My brother’s family, my parents, and I celebrated by having supper together Monday night. We had steaks on the grill, sides, and desserts to snack on. I wanted to pass along my condolences to the family of Gloria Mullins. She lived just down the road from the school and Methodist Church where she was raising her 3 granddaughters (Jessica, Jasmine, and Audrey Mullins). ...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn A good group gathered at the Tira Community Center on Tuesday evening, September 6th, to honor Floyd Payton, former Mayor of Tira, who resigned just prior to the last quarterly Tira City Council meeting, due to health issues. Current Mayor Powell Vickery presented a gavel plaque to Mr. Payton from the Council, in recognition of his dedicated service. Floyd and his wife, Martha, have given much to the community through...
Airport Terminal Roof Being Replaced
Repair to the Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (Aerodrome) Terminal is underway. The $16,000 repair/replacement is a response to damage caused by high wind and tornado like activity in May, 2015. When the storm occurred city crews reacted quickly in restoring the roof with a temporary fix. The complete repair has been delayed by insurance and other issues. The original cupola has been replaced and took some time due to a different...
SSHS Cross Country Competes in Tyler Saturday
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams will compete in their first major meet this Saturday in Tyler on the campus of UT-Tyler. New Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks, a former Wildcat and Texas A&M-Commerce cross country runner, says his team is ready mentally and physically. He says they have been working hard the past few weeks and during the summer.Coach Hicks looks forward to seeing competitors from all over the...
Chamber Connection: Stew Contest is October 22
Chamber Connection-September 8th How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, of course. That’s been our motto around here lately! Planning a World Famous Stew Cook-off has many layers to it, but it certainly is fun! The time to enter your world famous stew is HERE! Stew Cook-off updates: The Chamber has already mailed out Stew Cook letters and Sponsor letters. If you have not received your letter, please call the Chamber at...
WannaGOFast Again??
The WannaGoFast folks are coming back to the long runway at the Sulphur Springs Airport on November 11th & 12th, 2016. This is the same wildly popular event that was held last year in November. As before, spectators will not have to buy tickets in advance and can buy a two-day discounted ticket at the gate or just choose a single day ticket. Last year, spectators on Saturday witnessed a Lamborghini Huracan race down the track...
Two Arrested for Burglary of a Habitation as They Exited House
September 8, 2016 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two women Wednesday night as they exited a residence they had entered through a back window. The owner of the residence called the county reporting someone in their house. When officers arrived they found a 2005 Chevrolet pickup parked behind the residence and the back window to the house open. Exiting the house were Misti Michelle Watson, 42, and Lillie Faye...
Shadow Ranch 5K Ranch Obstacle Run Sept. 24
Want to visit Shadow Ranch? If you don’t know where it is, here’s some easy directions……from Sulphur Springs, travel Highway 11 East just past the Martin Springs area and watch for the right (south) turn onto CR 2321. Travel this county road for about a quarter of a mile and turn in left at the blue Shadow Ranch sign. You’ll follow a long curving drive back to the barn area.
Wildcats’ Football Prepares for Paris Speed
The Wildcats’ football staff is in agreement that Paris is a speedy team. At his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens mentioned the fast Paris team and emphasized their quarterback, a running back, a wide receiver and some talented guys on defense. He said their technique is not where it needs to be because it’s early in the season but he added their athleticism makes up for a lot of...
