Dial Study Club to put on Homecoming Parade September 9th
September 5, 2024 – The Dial Study Club of Sulphur Springs will host a Homecoming Parade for the Wildcats on Monday, September 9th, 2024. The parade is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. Come on out and show off your true Sulphur Springs Wildcat Colors and cheer on the battling blue! Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade
Funding Opportunities Available to East Texas Landowners for Prescribed Burning
September 5, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is offering more than $800,000 in grants to help East Texas landowners offset the cost of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risks and restore ecosystems. The grant application is now available for eligible landowners conducting prescribed burns on their property by certified and insured prescribed burn managers. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. Eligible...
Troy Conrad Garrett
Funeral Service for Troy Conrad Garrett will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Clark and Bro. Steve Cook officiating. Joe Robinson, Kevin Roed, James Crisamore, James Ross, Mike Nunnallee, and Cliff Barter will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Troy passed away on September...
Shelia Gean Hall
Shelia Gean Hall began her earthly journey May 9, 1959, and departed to receive her wings September 2, 2024. Ms. Hall was born in Mount Vernon, TX to Cleo Criddler and Mary Joe Hall as the youngest of 8 siblings. She completed years of high school at Mount Vernon High School. She served others over the years by working in retail and being a caregiver in nursing homes and as well as private homes. She was a member at Mount Zion...
Progreso CBP Officers Arrest Two Men Accused of Engaging in Sex Crimes With Minors
September 4, 2024 – DONNA, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Progreso Port of Entry apprehended two men wanted in Hidalgo County on two separate felony outstanding warrants for sex-related offenses involving minors. “Day after day, CBP officers work diligently to help make our communities safe. They remain vigilant and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to make arrests of this...
Researchers Discover an Antibody Able to Neutralize all Known Variants of SARS-CoV-2
September 4, 2024 – As part of a new study on hybrid immunity to the virus, the large, multi-institution research team led by The University of Texas at Austin discovered and isolated a broadly neutralizing plasma antibody, called SC27, from a single patient. Using technology developed over several years of research into antibody response, the team led by UT engineers and scientists obtained the exact molecular sequence of the...
Molly O. Moore
Molly O Mitchell Moore was born on April 5,1939 in Lubbock, TX to Arthur Samuel and Mattie Murle Mitchell. The family moved to Sulphur Springs where Molly grew up making many lifelong friends. Molly loved taking dance lessons and performed at many dance recitals and in a local production of Tom Sawyer. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1957. After high school, Molly attended East Texas College in...
Bonnie Montgomery
Celebration of life for Bonnie Montgomery, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Ms. Montgomery passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Bonnie Jean Montgomery was born on July 21, 1941 in Cleburne, Texas to Melvin and Dorothy (Castleman) Parnell. Bonnie worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed all animals and doing yard work. Bonnie lived in...
Brad Prock
Funeral Service for Brad Prock, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Mr. Prock passed away at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler on Monday, September 2, 2024. Visitation Friday, September 6, 2024 10:00 – 11:00 am (Central time) Murray – Orwosky Funeral Home Funeral...
Michael Glen McFadden
Michael Glen McFadden passed away on September 1, 2024, at Faith Presbyterian Hospice center in Dallas, Texas. Services are pending. He was born October 5, 1973, to Pat and Gena McFadden. Michael grew up with a love for loud music, louder trucks, mechanics, and driving the country back roads. Michael learned about mechanics from his grandfather Dalford and was most comfortable in the hayfield where he spent countless hours with his...
