Alexander Files for Place 4 on Sulphur Springs City Council
Reiko Alexander has filed for Place 4 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Alexander challenges incumbent Freddie Taylor for the council seat. Alexander filed on the final day to file and assured that all three Places, Place 4, 5, and 6, will be on the ballot for the May 4, 2019 Municipal Election. Alexander sought the Hopkins County Clerk post in the November General Election but lost to Tracy Smith. Incumbent Freddie Taylor filed to...
Donnie Ray Yates
Memorial services for Donnie Ray Yates, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the South Liberty Baptist Church. Donnie Yates was born on July 5, 1936, in Scurry, Texas. Mr. Yates was married Patsy Glenn for 21 years. He was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: wife: Patsy Yates; son: Charles English; daughters: Yvonne Good and Ashlie Tiscornia;...
Tira News for Feb 15th, 2019
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our appreciation to the North Hopkins Beta Club for their donations to the Tira Food Pantry. They had a “Pack the gym!” night, where NH basketball fans received free admission for wearing a red shirt and bringing a canned item. Yvonne Weir reports, “Dustin, Natalie, and Maria spent last weekend with us. We had a good game of Canasta. On February 8th Wesley attended A Night to Shine at Brightstar...
What to Expect from the 4-H Program By Mario Villarino
I often get asked when new families join 4-H what to expect of the program. It is usually the word of 4-Hers and their families that provides the answer correctly. For many, it is the livestock projects, for others the very many other activities in 4-H. According to Marty Vahlenkamp (www. https://texasyouthlivestock.com) the answer for sure it is different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. The typical...
Going Green By Johanna Hicks
When you hear the words “going green,” your thoughts probably turn to water conservation, energy conservation, using environmentally-safe cleaning products, and so on. However, the focus of this column is totally different. I’m talking about salad greens – spinach, in particular....
Friday Forecast
High: 67; Low: 37; Wind: South, southeast becoming northwest 5-15 mph, gusts to 20
Lady Cats Softball Team Opens Season With Three Wins in SS Tournament Thursday; Games Friday and Saturday at Lady Cat Park
Lady Cats Softball 16, Commerce 0 Lady Cats’ softball pitcher Bailey Haggerty gave up only one hit over 4 innings and struck out 8 as the Lady Cats pounded out 17 hits in a 16-0 victory over Commerce Thursday in the Lady Cats first game of the Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament at Lady Cat Park. Kelsey Wallace was 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored, 6 runs batted in and had a grand slam home run and a double. Sadie Stroud was 2...
Central Baptist Church Plans Event to Honor Law Enforcement
Central Baptist Church, 840 Connally Street will honor local law enforcement in a special service and lunch Sunday, February 17, at 10:30 a.m.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 6-12, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 6, 2019 to February 12, 2019 includes: February 6th Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2142 near Quitman; at approximately 12:37 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 1:49 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle....
