Success for Jayden Holly at the Texas Amateur Athletics Federation “Games of Texas” in July 2019
Jayden with medals earned during her two years with Texas Amateur Athletics Federation Although she has many family members and friends in the area, Miss Jayden Holly will be entering the Sulphur Springs School District for the first time in the Fall as a student athlete. In a follow up story on Jayden’s trip to the Texas Amateur Athletics Federation Games this summer where she participated in shotput and discus, here is her...
Owen James Newman
Graveside service for Owen James Newman, infant son of Kara Mannis and Joseph Newman will be held at 10:00 a.m, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at North Hopkins Cemetery with Rev. Philip Mathis officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Owen passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Survivors include his parents, sister, Hayden Mainord, brother, Carter Newman, aunts and uncles, Jake...
Douglas Thomas Chappuis
Douglas Thomas Chappuis Funeral service for Douglas Thomas Chappuis, age 70, of Dike will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Nelta Cemetery with Ronny Price, Carter Chappuis, Santana Hernandez, Joe Manico, Kevin Inman, and Dave Birtchet serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2019 at West...
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDIES IN EL PASO, TEXAS, AND DAYTON, OHIO
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation mourns with those whose loved ones were murdered in the tragic shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, and we share in the pain and suffering of all those who were injured in these two senseless attacks. We condemn these hateful and cowardly acts. Through our grief, America stands united with the people of El Paso and Dayton. May God be with the victims...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 7th, 2019
ADVANCED EYE CARE is the Community Partner MENU Tuna Salad on a Lettuce Leaf Three Pepper Pasta Salad (colorful but not HOT/SPICY) Fresh Fruit Melange Buttered Toast Pieces Banana Pudding (original and no added sugar) It is AUGUST! That is almost hard to believe. Summer is closing down and school will soon START! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food and visiting...
Arkansas Man Leads Deputy On High Speed Chase With Infant, Preschooler In Car
A 23-year-old Arkadelphia, Arkansas man lead deputies on a high speed chase off State Highway 154 south onto county roads, with an infant and small child in the car, according to arrest reports. Dillon Curtis Derry Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney observed a 1998 Ford Mustang that didn’t have a front license plate travel past him at about 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. He turned around to catch up and see if it...
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of El Paso Shooting Victims
August 3, 2019Director Dwight D. MathisCapitol Region VIITexas Department of Public Safety201 East 10th Street, Suite 600Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Director Mathis: The El Paso community was struck by a heinous and senseless act of violence today. Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific shooting and to the entire community in this time of loss. As such, it is fitting that flags should be lowered immediately to half-staff in...
Hopkins County Teams Take Two of Their Three Games Sunday at Dixie Softball World Series
The Hopkins County Debs and Angels continued to roll in the Dixie Softball World Series Sunday at Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs. The Hopkins County Ponytails lost their first game Sunday. Three other Texas teams, two from Franklin County, were eliminated Sunday morning. The Hopkins County Debs came from behind to defeat Tennessee, 5-4 Sunday night, The local Debs scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to take a 5-4 lead going into...
City Council Meeting Agendas For Aug. 5, 2019
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2019 6:00 P.M. A special workshop meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in the Conference Room, at 201 North Davis. The following items will be discussed: Call to order.Discussions on proposed fiscal year 2019-20 budget.Adjourn. CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY...
Meal A Day Menu For Aug. 5-9, 2019
Monday – Hot dog in bun, mustard and relish, pork ‘n’ beans, and coleslaw Tuesday – Beef patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a roll Wednesday – Smoked sausage with cheesy potatoes, Provence vegetables and a toll Thursday – Fish sandwich, dill pickle, potato salad and Fritos Friday – King Ranch casserole, corn, black beans and tossed salad