Sunday Forecast
High: 53; Low: 35; Wind: North, northwest 10-15 mph, gusts as high as 20 mph
Saltillo Lions Win District Championship
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team captured the district championship with a double overtime win over Avinger, 50-44 Friday (February 15). After trailing Avinger, 9-8 after one quarter, the Lions outscored Avinger 12-3 in the second quarter to lead 20-12 at the half. Avinger trailed 29-23 after three quarters. The teams were tied 26-26 after regulation play. During two overtime periods, the Lions outscored Avinger 14-8 to take...
Connie M. Dollins
Funeral Service for Connie M. Dollins, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2019 at Lake Fork Baptist Church with Bro. Perry Crisp officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Fork Cemetery with Jason Dollins, Chris Dollins, Jarret Bros, Lorin Bros, Travis Sherwood, and Dale Wheeler serving as pallbearers. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Wilson-Orwosky...
Lady Cats Win First Five Games of 2019 Season
The Lady Cats’ softball team improved to 5-0 with their fifth win in the Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament defeating Duncanville, 11-4 at frigid Lady Cat Park Saturday (February 16). The temperature was 39-degrees as the game began. Pitcher Bailey Haggerty won her third game of the season without a loss as she gave up only 1 earned run and 4 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1. The Lady Cats scored 3 first inning...
Margie Ree McQueen
Funeral services for Margie Ree Mitchell McQueen 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with Bishop Nelson Gatlin officiating and Pastor Jerry Higgins assisting. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. McQueen passed away on February 14, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Dallas. Margie was born September 22, 1936 in...
Saturday Forecast
Patchy drizzle after noon; High: 45; Low:43; Wind: North, northeast 5-10
Meal A Day Menu: Feb 18th – 22nd
Meal A Day Menu for February 18th – February 22ND MONDAY Chicken Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Tossed Salad TUESDAY Steak Fingers Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Roll WEDNESDAY Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Pickled Beets THURSDAY Taco Soup Crackers Cheese Cubes Tossed Salad FRIDAY Sliced Ham Macaroni and Cheese Stewed Squash Roll Karon Weatherman Program and Marketing Director Senior Citizen’s Center 150...
Soccer: Wildcats, Lady Cats Lose to Lindale
Lindale 4, Wildcats Soccer 0 The Wildcats’ soccer team struggled to maintain possession of the ball and to create scoring chances in a 4-0 loss to Lindale Friday night (February 15) at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Eagles broke open a scoreless game with a goal by Beckham Tiiman (correct) at the 24:29 mark of the first half. 29 seconds later, Tiiman scored his second goal of the night at 24:00. The Eagles led at the half, 2-0. In the...
Wildcats Face John Tyler in Bi-District 7 pm Tuesday at Wills Point
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta reported Friday night (February 15) that the Wildcats bi-district information has been firmed up. The Wildcats, district champs of district 15-5A and the #1 seed, will take on John Tyler, the #4 seed in district 16-5A, Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Wills Point. The Wildcats are ranked #4 in Class 5A according to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll. The Wildcats finished 10-0 in district...
