Billy Don Dobbs
Dec23

Billy Don Dobbs

Billy Don Dobbs, 92, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on December 21, 2019. Mr. Dobbs was born on July 14, 1927 in Megarel,Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Dobbs, parents William Davis Dobbs and Bessie Dobbs, brother Richard Dobbs and nephews David and Tom Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs is survived by his daughter Paul Watson, daughter Carolyn Nobata and husband Niki and daughter Patty Miller; brother Floyd Dobbs; 7 grandchildren;...

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Camilla Jane Boatright
Dec23

Camilla Jane Boatright

Funeral service for Camilla Jane Boatright, age 81, of Sulphur Springs will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at League St. Church of Christ with Jim Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Scott Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Brian Kile, Cody Kile, and Ben Elliott serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. Mrs. Boatright passed away...

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Meet Dr. Thi Pham, Podiatrist with CHRISTUS in Sulphur Springs, Winnsboro
Dec23

Meet Dr. Thi Pham, Podiatrist with CHRISTUS in Sulphur Springs, Winnsboro

Originally from Vietnam, Thi Pham came to the United States in the 1980’s as a young teen. She completed public school in the Dallas area and earned an undergraduate college degree from UT Dallas. She then entered Temple University in Philadelphia and after four years, she graduated in 2005 with a Doctor of Podiatry degree, then spent four more years in residency at U.T. San Antonio. Her first years of practice were spent in...

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SSISD Tables Decision On Reinvestment Zones For 2 Proposed Solar Farms
Dec22

SSISD Tables Decision On Reinvestment Zones For 2 Proposed Solar Farms

Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees at their Dec. 19 meeting Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees was poised Thursday evening to vote on an amended reinvestment zone for one proposed solar farm and a reinvestment zone and application for appraised value limitation on qualified property for school maintenance and operations taxes for another. However, after hearing concerns voiced by at least seven community...

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Community Members Voice Concerns Regarding Proposed Solar Plant
Dec22

Community Members Voice Concerns Regarding Proposed Solar Plant

Community members at Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees meeting this week Approximately 3 dozen people attended Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees’ special called meeting to voice their thoughts regarding proposed solar projects, Hopkins Energy LLC in Dike and Solemio Solar LLC south of town in the Arbala area. During the Dec. 19 public hearings, many community members indicated concerns regarding...

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Commissioners Court To Consider Property Purchase For Precinct 3, Subdivision Replat Request, 2 Solar Farm Proposals at Dec. 23 Meeting
Dec22

Commissioners Court To Consider Property Purchase For Precinct 3, Subdivision Replat Request, 2 Solar Farm Proposals at Dec. 23 Meeting

Dike VFD To Be Recognized Monday Hopkins County Commissioners Court has a full agenda Monday, with several contracts, including for fire protection agreements with volunteer fire departments and for 2 solar farms, recognition of a volunteer fire department, a request for a subdivision replat and discontinued maintenance of two county roads among the items up for discussion and consideration. Dike Volunteer Fire Department is slated to...

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Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 23-27, 2019
Dec22

Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 23-27, 2019

Monday – Meatloaf, broccoli and cheese, mashed potatoes and a roll.Tuesday – Sliced ham,corn bread dressing, cranberry sauce, green beans and a roll.Wednesday – Closed for Christmas.Thursday – Chicken and rice casserole, Providence vegetables and a roll.Friday – King ranch beef pasta, pinto beans and Malibu vegetables

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Frank F. Littlefield
Dec22

Frank F. Littlefield

Funeral services for Frank F. Littlefield, age 82, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Burns officiating.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Gary Hammons, Mark Harris, David Harris, Kenny Allen,Stevie Allen and Don Littlefield serving...

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Channel 18:  Christmas Cards with Enola December 20, 2019
Dec22
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Allergy Alert Issued For 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cremes
Dec21

Allergy Alert Issued For 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cremes

An allergy alert has been issued for 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cremes due to undeclared milk and coconut. Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cremes and 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Sandwich Cremes because the products may contain undeclared milk or tree nuts (coconut). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or...

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