PJC-Sulphur Springs Spring Semester Begins Tuesday
Gerald Zavala, back center, and Jacelyn Wilkinson, right, both of Sulphur Springs, complete enrollment for the spring semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center during late registration Wednesday. Assisting with the process is Advisor Carey Gable along with other PJC staff. The spring semester begins Tuesday, January 22, 2019. For more information call 903-885-1232.
Basketball: Wildcats, Lady Cats Coaches Commend Teams in Mt Pleasant Victories
Cipoletta Proud of His Winning Wildcats Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said he was proud of the way his team played in a Tuesday night (January 15) win at Mount Pleasant. He said the team had to step up since the Wildcats had to play without key cog Sadaidriene Day Day Hall who was out with a concussion. Junior Cameron Kahn and senior Xavier Cork really stepped up according to Coach Cipoletta. He called Mount Pleasant the...
Saltillo Lady Lions Ranked #25 in Class A; Lions Win; Panthers Defeat Como-Pickton
The Saltillo Lady Lions, ranked #25 in Class A, improved their district record to 5-0 with a 28-16 win at Sulphur Bluff Tuesday evening (January 15). Sulphur Bluff actually led after the first quarter, 7-3. Saltillo outscored the Lady Bears 9-0 in the second quarter to take a 12-7 lead. The Lady Lions outscored Sulphur Bluff 12-3 in the third quarter to take a 24-10 lead. Sulphur Bluff outscored the Lady Lions 6-4 in the fourth...
James Ray Blakeney
James Ray Blakeney, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Mineola, Texas. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, January 18, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, Mineola, with Dr. Phillip Casper and Dr. Mark Neeley officiating. A family visitation/ reception will follow immediately in the youth building. Ray Blakeney’s colorful life began in Palo Pinto County where he was born on August 18, 1930, and was reared near...
Aging Insight: ‘Do It Yourself Will’ Law School Lunch Class
John Ross, Sr. Law Partner of Ross and Shoalmore Elder Law Attys. The approximately 100 persons who attended “Law School Lunch” on January 14, 2019 asked questions and got answers about the importance of having a will to delegate their final wishes. What they learned is that a do-it-yourself will written at home can actually be a valid document if worded properly. They also learned some things not to do when preparing this...
Parks and Open Space Master Plan Event Sparks Ideas for Buford Park
Tuesday, January 15th, Sulphur Springs residents had an opportunity to submit ideas for Buford Park. This is the second in a series of opportunities for the public to contribute ideas for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The Parks and Open Space Master Plan will be used by the city as they apply for Texas Parks and Wildlife grants as well as taking steps to improve park areas. A third meeting, to be conducted February 7th , will...
Willie Lee Jeffery
Willie Lee Jeffery, 64, of Reno, TX, passed away on January 8, 2019, at his residence. Willie was born on April 4, 1954, in Gilmer, TX, to Horace D. and Alene White Jeffery. He was an avid fisherman and loved his Dallas Cowboys. Willie will forever be cherished by his wife, Jamie Jeffery; his daughter, Kenisha Carroll of Houston; his sons: Gabriel Payne and Tristan Biggers both of Houston; his step-children: Jon Soto of Powderly,...
