Kenneth Paul Tolly, Sr.
Kenneth Paul Tolly, Sr. was born in Sulphur Springs on September 14, 1953, to J C and Vivian Pauline Allen Tolly. Ken passed away on August 17, 2020, in Waxahachie. Ken joined the US Navy in February of 1971, serving on the USS Charles Ware until his Honorable Discharge in February of 1973. He was proud to serve for his country, and to have his name entered on the Veterans Memorial in downtown Sulphur Springs. Ken married Cindy Sue...
Day Of Prayer, Fasting Observed Aug. 19 In Sulphur Springs
More than 50 people gathered around the courthouse steps on Celebration Plaza at lunch Wednesday in observance of a “Day of Prayer and Fasting” in Hopkins County. The prayer session was held in accord with similar prayer meetings conducted across Northeast Texas during the noon hour on Aug. 19, 2020. Observation of Aug. 19, 2020 as a Day of Prayer and Fasting in Hopkins County Religious leaders from local churches lead the...
Wildcats Team Tennis Continues To Prepare For Season Opener On Sept. 8
Wildcats Team Tennis Coach Tony Martinez is playing the cards he has been dealt. Along with other Sulphur Springs High School fall sports, the team tennis season has been delayed until Sept. 8. Coach Martinez continues to meet with his team for skill work several times a week at the Wildcats Tennis Center. He says the delay for the season has actually been beneficial for his program. Coach Martinez says the team has been able to do a...
SSPD Investigating Aggravated Robbery On Freeman Street
Sulphur Springs, TX – August 18th, 2020 – Sulphur Springs Police Department are investigating a suspected aggravated robbery on Freeman Street in Sulphur Springs, TX. The attack resulted in one man being transported to the hospital for what were reported to be non life-threatening injuries, according to SSPD Detective Sgt. Jason Reneau. Police responded at approximately 12:30 p.m. August 18, 2020, to the 700 block of...
Sulphur Bluff ISD Off To A Good Start With Health, Safety Precautions In Place
District Receives Assistance Purchasing Technology; Adds Full Time Officer To Start Campus Police Department Sulphur Bluff ISD student began the new school year Tuesday, with multiple health precautions in place, and has some additional safety precautions and renovations in the works including starting a campus police department. The district also received help with purchase of new technology. Back to School SBISD’s first day of...
Sulphur Springs ISD Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program 2020-2021
Sulphur Springs ISD encourages all students and families of students to check their eligibility for the 2020-2021 Free and Reduced-Price Meals Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The USDA has revised the application form, remember to complete it carefully. You can request a paper copy of the application from the Child Nutrition Department, 631 Connally ST, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. The online application is available here....
Dinner Bell Menu for August 19, 2020
John and Mary Heilman are the Community Partners Dinner Bell is still distributed from the porte cochere (covered driveway) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday. MENU Chicken and Rice Salad Nested on a Bed of Lettuce Green Bean Salad with Fried Almonds and Feta Cheese Marinated Homegrown Tomato Chunks Buttered French Bread Slices Assorted Cookies and...
Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Rammed Pickup Into Another Motorist
Hopkins County – August 18, 2020 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Jordan arrested a 22-year-old Sulphur Springs man who allegedly rammed his pickup into another motorist Tuesday morning. No HCSO jail photo available for Jospeh Wayne Owens At 10:09 a.m. August 18th, 2020, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received a 911 call alleging a woman was “getting jumped on by two people”. At...
Winnsboro Police Department Report For Aug. 10-16, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Aug. 10-16, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests No Arrests Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 128 calls forservice during this reporting period. Citations The Winnsboro Police Department issued 21 citations and 20 warningsduring this reporting period. Winnsboro Police...
New Orthopedic Surgeon Joins CHRISTUS Hospital, Sulphur Springs
Dr. Chris Meltsakos will bring his skills in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. His first day in the office will be September 7, 2020 at Trinity Orthopedic Clinic, 103B Medical Circle. The clinic phone number is 903-885-6688. Meanwhile, he will be relocating his family to town and getting to know some of his patients during a free Sports Clinic to be held on Saturday mornings...
