Saltillo Lady Lions 2-0 in District Play Avinger Tuesday
The Saltillo Lady Lions went to 2-0 in district play with a lopsided 89-3 win over Union Hill on Saturday (January 5). Saltillo Coach Colton Smith said the Lady Lions slowed the game down as much as they could, did not press and worked on a zone defense they don’t run as much as their normal man to man. The Lady Lions scored 24 points in each of the first three quarters and had 17 points in the fourth quarter. Union Hill went...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Early Registration for Spring Underway
GETTING ADVICE PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Educational Advisor Tonya Armstrong of EOC discusses spring class options with Jessica Vaculik of Sulphur Springs during early registration that is now underway at the campus. The last day to register is Jan. 19. Spring classes will begin on Jan. 22. For more information, call 903-885-1232.
Avis “Sang” Williams
Funeral Services are pending in Gladewater, Texas for Avis “Sang” Williams, 93, a former resident of East Caney Community. Mr. Williams past away Sunday, January 6th. With our condolences.
Video Presentation: Chamber of Commerce Opens T-Shirt Contest for 2019 Stew; Prepares for Move; Plans Banquet
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce has begun 2019 with a number of activities already consuming their time. 2019 will be the 50th Anniversary of the Hopkins County Stew. October 26th, is the date this year and the T-shirt contest is open now. Lesley Brown, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, said theme ideas are open and may be submitted through January 31st. Submissions are to be sent to...
Laura Murray Wilcher
Laura Murray Wilcher, 61, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She was born September 9, 1957, to the late Tamadge Murray and Wilma Ready Murray. She is survived by sons: Brandon Murray, Dustin Haynesworth, and daughter-in-law Angela Bevill Murray. She is also survived by her brother Joe Lee Murray, and Gina of Pickton; sisters, Opal Bowen, Pearland; Elizabeth Troutz and Gene, Pickton; Gladys McClanahan and Jerry, Yantis;...
Donation Leads to Creation of College of Science and Engineering Makerspace
COMMERCE, TX— Jimmy Shirley, a 1967 graduate of East Texas State University, now A&M-Commerce, and his wife Sherroll donated $25,000 to assist in the creation of a Makerspace in the College of Science and Engineering at A&M-Commerce. The Makerspace will enable engineering and technology students to explore and create beyond the classroom. “The Makerspace creates a space for creativity and innovation,” said Dr. Andrea Graham,...
Monday Forecast
Slight chance of rain until 9 a.m.; High: 71; Low: 46; Wind: West, southwest 10-15 mph, gusts to 25 mph
Dinner Bell Menu For January 9, 2019
Dinner Bell January 9, 2019 Community Partner: JHH Investments (Johnny Heilman) Menu: New Year’s Day Stew Super, Super Salad Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Lemon Cake To Die For Cottage Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us and enjoy a hearty stew to warm you from your head to your toes. See you on January...
“Hopkins County Reads” Library Project Brings Local Author Jim Ainsworth Jan 10
Guest author Jim Ainsworth will conduct a fascinating discussion on the book “True Grit” on Thursday January 10, 2019 at 6pm inside the Sulphur Springs Public Library. The free discussion will also cover the two movie versions that have been made about the popular Charles Portis novel. Ainsworth’s discussion will focus on what is truth vs. what is fiction in the making of both movies, as well as historical facts of...
