James Ray Clayton
James Ray Clayton, 88, from Hogden Oklahoma formerly of the Horton Community passed away early Thursday morning, November 8, 2018, in Fort Smith Arkansas.James was born in Horton Community, Texas, on August 29, 1930, to Mary Estelle Cantrell and William Jimmy Clayton. He was an auto mechanic and enjoyed carpentry, in his later years, he gave his life to evangelism, he loved the Lord and loved telling people about Him. He was married...
Wildcats at North Forney; Playoff Opponent Will be Either Lovejoy or Frisco
The Wildcats’ football team plays their final district game this year as they travel to Forney to play North Forney Friday night (November 9) at 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats await the playoffs either as a #2 or #3 seed. North Forney’s season ends Friday night on their senior night. The Wildcats are 5-2 in district play and 6-2 overall. The Falcons are 2-5 in district play and 3-6 overall. Likely Wildcats playoff opponent is...
Lady Cat Saturday Game Cancelled; Wildcats Face Plano East Saturday
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams planned to open the regular season on Saturday (November 10). At around 11:30 a.m. Friday, Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said Emory Rains had cancelled a planned game for Saturday in Wildcat Gym. Coach Tisdell said she is trying to find a scrimmage opponent. As of right now, the Lady Cats will open the regular season against Paris on November 16. Meanwhile the...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 31-November 6, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 31- November 6, 2018: October 31st At 12:59 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3120 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:48 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on PR 5936 near Yantis; at approximately 5:51 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to...
Wendle Wayne Harrell
Funeral services for Wendle Wayne Harrell, age 71, of Sulphur Springs have been set for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Plunkett, Charles Teague, Steven Coursey, Randy Carlton, Rickey Plunkett and Jeffery Plunkett. Interment will be in the Yantis Cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday,...
2nd Annual Veterans Parade by Community Seeds 501C3
Jason Barrett and Bob Kerr, volunteers with Community Seeds, a faith-based non-profit organization headquartered in Lone Oak, Texas, are organizing the second annual Veterans Parade. It will be held on Saturday morning November 10, 2018 from Buford Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. About 60 different entities have agreed to take part in the parade, from business and industry, service clubs, sports associations, veterans organizations,...
Crum to Take Stand Friday
By Kerry Craig At the end of the third full day of testimony only three witnesses remain to be heard in the first-degree murder trial of Aaron Tyler Crum in Hopkins County’s 8th District Court and defense attorney Martin Braddy said late Thursday that the 26-year-old Crum will take the stand. District Attorney Will Ramsay rested his case Thursday morning after presenting and two full days of testimony from witnesses and...
Hearts of Life Presents Cecilia for Adoption
Cecilia is still waiting for a home to call her own. Cecilia is full grown and medium in size. She loves to go for rides and walks well on the leash. Cecilia is a little picky with other four legged companions. Hearts of Life Animal Shelter says they truly believe that with a lot of love, patience and training, she would be the perfect dog. Cecilia’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots,...
Hamilton Bake Sale Going on Now
A part of the annual Fall Festival at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX, the Hamilton Bake Sale started Friday morning at 8:30. Goodies will be on sale until noon today. You can visit them at 301 Church St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
