Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton Pleased With Wildcats Play In FISD Dr. Pink Tourney Last Week
The Wildcats Soccer Team went 1-2-1 in the prestigious Frisco ISD Dr. Pink Tournament last Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 2-4. Coach Alexi Upton Coach Alexi Upton said their opening 1-1 tie came against a talented and athletic El Paso Montwood team. He said his team’s 5-1 loss to El Paso Eastlake is just one of those games that happen once or twice a season. He said the Wildcats imploded and fell apart. Then, came the game the...
Master Gardeners: Don't Guess, Soil Test — Your Landscape Will Thank You
Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, Texas By Phyllis Kitten, Master Gardener For gardens and landscapes, the term soil improvement means making the soil favorable for plants to grow. Many soil conditions can inhibit plant growth, including compaction, poor drainage, low fertility, excess nutrients, and thin topsoil. Have you ever had your soil tested? To make the soil of your front yard,...
I-30 Traffic Stops By DPS Net 3 Misdemeanor Arrests
Three interstate traffic stops conducted by Texas Department of Public Safety highway patrol troopers in Hopkins County over the weekend resulted in three misdemeanor arrests, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol vehicle A 27-year-old Texarkana Arkansas woman stopped for equipment violation on a Hyundai Sonata at 10:13 p.m. Jan. 5 at mile marker 132 was found to be wanted on a Dallas County...
Rosemary Horn
Graveside service for Rosemary Horn, age 95, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Nelta Cemetery with Shane Carrington officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Hornpassed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her residence. Rosemary Horn Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.The online register...
2 Sulphur Springs Men, 1 Rowlett Man Jailed On Warrants
Two Sulphur Springs men was jailed over the weekend after surrendering to sheriff’s officers, and a Rowlett man taken into custody by police on a warrant, according to arrest reports. Troy Glen Fouse Troy Glen Fouse, 52, of Sulphur Springs turned himself in at 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the sheriff’s office on a warrant for a July 19, 2019 offense. He was escorted Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Osornio into...
George Bassham
Funeral service for George Bassham, age 94, of Dike, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Bassham passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.The online register can be...
DPS Trooper Arrests Tennessee Man On Warrant
Dustin Lynn Roby A routine traffic stop on Interstate 30 at mile marker 132 resulted in a 36-year-old Indian Mound, Kentucky man’s arrest Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper William Gillentine reported stopping a Ford pickup at 8:05 a.m. Jan. 5 on I-30 for an obscured license plate, specifically a dark tint covering the temporary Tennessee plate, the trooper alleged in arrest...
Dinner Bell Menu For Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
New Year’s Day Stew Super Salad ( heartier than a regular green salad) Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake Chocolate Cheesecake Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). May the New Year at Dinner begin with your presence!
Vera Mae “Jack” Garner
Funeral services for Vera Mae “Jack” Garner, age 95, of Pickton will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ken Goodson officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with grandsons and great-grandsons, Steve Brumley, Kevin Brumley, Scott Brumley, Tanner Brumley, Chayton Brumley,Skeet Brumley and Kyle Moore serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour...
