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Gloria Ann Cousin
Private Memorial Service for Gloria Ann Cousin, age 53 of Brashear, will be held at a later date. Gloria passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home in Brashear. Gloria was born on May 14, 1965 in Sulphur Springs to James and Charlotte Cousin. She married Ronda May on June 22, 2002 in Sulphur Springs. Gloria was a proud member of the Republican Party and political activist. She had a passion for...
Marine Corps League Serves Dinner Bell
Dinner Bell-1-2019-5 Dinner Bell-1-2019-3 Dinner Bell-1-2019-2 Dinner Bell-1-2019-1 Dinner Bell-1-2019-6 The Hopkins County Marine Corps League served the noon meal at Dinner Bell on January 23rd,...
No Coal Ash Buried or Deposited in Lakes at Thermo Mine
Although a local newspaper said property being donated to the City of Sulphur Springs could threaten groundwater in the area due to coal ash dumps, City Manager Marc Maxwell has been assured by Luminant Mining that there are no dumps at the Thermo Mine site. He also notes that the dumpsites for the coal ash are downstream from Hopkins County. All coal mined at the Thermo site was transported to Monticello power plant southwest of Mt...
New Telemedicine Specialties Available at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs
Holly Ragan, who is Senior Market Development Director at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, announces three new specialties now available through Telemedicine visits at the Sulphur Springs hospital. Persons who are under care for Pulmonology, Neurology and Psychiatry can receive a continuum of care and no longer have to travel out of town for follow-up care. Through Telemedicine visits, these patients can be “seen” by...
Historical Photo Quiz #5 – Updated
Loading… The Holiday King Motel and Kingsway Restaurant occupied the intersection of Broadway and Shannon Rd. Chili’s now occupies the location. Coming soon to the location down the street will be Chick-fil-A. The Penny family owned this property. We cant be sure of the year, but the consensus is, 1970. KSST Station, circa 1977
Local Woman Arrested for Possession and Sale of Meth
Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit began an investigation into the possession and sales of methamphetamine by Loreen Leann Deleon, 25, of Sulphur Springs. As a result of the investigation, Deleon was arrested on two warrants for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. Deleon is in Hopkins County Jail held on bonds totaling $200,000.
Wildcats Survive Royse City
For the second district game in a row, the #5 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team survived a final missed shot Tuesday (January 22) at home that could have defeated them. Royse City’s Jaylen Davis, who had already made 5 three-pointers, missed right at the buzzer when his three point shot was partially blocked by Wildcats defensive ace Jeremiah Roland. The Wildcats won 53-51. With the Wildcats trailing by one point, sophomore...
Lady Cats Third Quarter Rally Not Enough to Overcome #14 Royse City
The #14 ranked Royse City Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team survived a big Lady Cats’ third quarter and then padded their lead some in the fourth quarter to take a 58-53 win at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday night (January 22). The Lady Bulldogs outscored the Lady Cats 18-10 in the first quarter and 15-10 in the second quarter to take a 33-20 lead into the half. The Lady Cats rallied in the third quarter...
