KIA Memorial Dedication, Disabled Veteran Statue Unveiling A Well Attended, Moving Event
Celebration Plaza was packed Saturday evening with community members paying tribute to the fallen and respect for those who have served during a special dedication and unveiling ceremony. The occasion was a more solemn one, bringing a tear to many an eye at the ringing of the bell as each local hero who was killed in action was named; each name and the year they paid the ultimate price in service to their country is listed on three of...
Several Schools Hosting Programs, Special Events Nov. 11 For Local Veterans
Many of our local schools have programs and other activities planned Nov. 11 to honor local veterans for their service. Below are some that KSST has been made aware of: Sulphur Springs High School will host a reception at 12 noon Monday, Nov. 11, in the SSHS Library, with a special program to follow at 1 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All past and present military are invited to attend. The SSHS Band will perform and the event...
Joshua Adam Vaughn
Josh Vaughn passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home. He was born August 25, 1983 to John and Linda Vaughn in Sulphur Springs, Texas. His brother, Jason, was quite certain that his name should be Adam Frog; but they settled on Joshua Adam. He entered this world facing obstacles-club foot and Legg Perthes disease. The doctors said he wouldn’t walk; obviously they underestimated Josh Vaughn’s stubborn streak! The next few years...
Miller Grove State Champs In Cross Country
Miller Grove Boys and Girls Win State in Cross Country, Saltillo Boys are Second, Lady Lions are Twelfth. Miller Grove continued their phenomenal performance at the State Cross Country Meet at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock Saturday (November 9) as both the Hornets and Lady Hornets captured state championships and Miller Grove also had the top individual state champs. The Miller Grove Hornets finished just three points ahead...
Lady Cats Basketball Drops Home Opener
Lady Cats Basketball Team Opens Regular Season With Home Loss to Ranked Mineola Saturday A young and inexperienced Lady Cats Basketball Team opened the regular season Saturday morning (November 9) with a 68-39 loss to Mineola at the main gym at Sulphur Springs Middle School. Mineola is ranked #15 in Class 3A in a Texas Association of Basketball Coaches preseason poll. The Lady Cats had a hard time handling the Lady Yellowjackets full...
Lois Owens
Funeral services for Lois Owens, age 90, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rusty Posey officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Jimmy Slatter, John Slater, Dale McMahan, Bill Owens, Mike Owens, and Dale Owens serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Dean Owens. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.,...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 11-15, 2019
Monday — Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Toast Tuesday — Chicken Pot Pie, Pickled Beets and Broccoli Wednesday — Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Thursday — Sliced Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Malibu Vegetables and a Roll Friday — Taco Soup, Crackers and Tossed Salad
Dinner Bell Menu for November 13th, 2019
Our Community Partner Couple Wish to Remain Anonymous Mexican Lasagna Pinto Beans Salsa Garden Salad Tortillas and Butter Peach Cobbler Crisp Lemon Cheesecake Pudding (the no sugar added dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). The weatherman promises a cool sunny day for Wednesday. Come break bread at Dinner Bell and enjoy a nourishing meal in happy...
Ginna Bowman to Chair PJC Fund
Ginna Walker Bowman has been named as the Chair of the 2019 PJC Annual Fund which will kick off later in the fall. This marks the seventh year of the Annual Fund which has raised over $2.5 million to address the many pressing needs of the students and College. A member of the PJC Class of 1960, she currently serves on both the Paris Junior College Board of Regents and PJC Alumni & Friends Association. “The two years I spent at PJC...
