Former Lady Cats Basketball Coach Passes Away After Cancer Battle
A successful former Lady Cats Basketball Coach passed away last week. Reportedly Coach Jeff Chapman passed away in a Tyler hospital after a battle with cancer. Coach Jeff Chapman Coach Chapman was Girls Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach in Paris for the past three seasons. He came to Sulphur Springs beginning in the 2010-2011 from Idabel, Oklahoma. He had a 179-77 record over 8 seasons as Lady Cats Coach. Coach Chapman...
DWI Crash Reported Saturday Was Third Worked By Local Officers In 3 Days
A DWI crash reported Saturday was the third worked by local law enforcement in three days, according to arrest reports. The latest crash reported occurred Saturday afternoon, on J.D. Franklin Drive at Randolph Street. Sulphur Springs Police responded at 2:19 p.m. Dec. 26 to the crash. Upon arrival, they learned the driver had exited the silver Mercury Grand Marquis and left the crash site. Police reported the car appeared to have...
Enjoy Red Steagall’s ‘Cowboy Corner’ Radio Program? Here’s More About the Texan
Red Steagall’s long-running radio show “Cowboy Corner” is a Saturday morning feature on KSST Sulphur Springs. His stories, poems and songs have entertained listeners and made him ‘like a member of the family” to many local households. During December 2020, 80-year-old Red fell victim to COVID-19, and especially during Christmas week was struggling to recover. Through Facebook, we discovered his plight,...
Mary Philips
Funeral service for Mary Philips, age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rusty Posey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery with David Poskey, Marlin Kerby, Craig Connor, Jacques Nicolay,Garrett Nicolay, Spencer Nicolay, serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Philips passed away on...
Lady Cats Basketball, Wildcats And Lady Cats Soccer On Game Day Monday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team has a non-district game at Nevada Community on this game day Monday, December 28. The schedule calls for a JV game at noon with the Varsity game to follow, probably at around 1:30 p.m. The Lady Cats are 5-5 so far this season. Last Tuesday the Lady Cats picked up a district road win at Pine Tree. The Wildcats and Lady Cats Soccer Teams are playing scrimmage matches on this game day Monday. The Wildcats...
Trash Service In Sulphur Springs Will Follow Usual Schedule Friday
While trash service was delayed from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26 due to the Christmas holiday, Sulphur Springs residents should plan for trash pick up as usual on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. The sanitation service will run as normal on New Year’s Day, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Trash service will continue on schedule Friday, Jan. 1, 2021
Final Plat Of Dority Addition Is Being Recommended To Sulphur Springs City Council
The final plat request from Kenneth Dority for Dority Addition is being recommended to Sulphur Springs City Council for approval at the next regular council meeting. The plat would allow 10.84 acres at the corner of Fisher and Spence Street to be divided into 35 lots on which a residential duplex type property would be located. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the request at a meeting conducted last week via Zoom...
Norman Wayne Dykes
Norman Wayne Dykes, P.E., 78 of Baytown, formerly of Sulphur Springs, TX, was born May 18, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, and passed on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in a Baytown hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. Wayne and Cora J. Dykes (Walker). Norman is survived by his wife, Brenda Dykes (Jackson) of 57 years, whom he married August 31, 1963, daughter, Sherry Dykes Dupont, and her husband “Chip” Newman of Baytown, son...
Texas State Parks: Cheers to a Happy and Healthy 2021!
Hopes are high for a happier and healthier new year, and your state parks are here to help! Spending time outside is a great way to get and stay healthy. Whether exercising your body, relaxing your mind, or enjoying some social time, your parks offer safe and healthy outdoor fun for everyone!You can make reservations for most Texas state parks up to 5 months in advance for overnight visits and up to 30 days in advance for day...
Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Beef Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread and Sticks Tuesday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Pinto Beans and Pickled Beets Wednesday – Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes...
