Wildcats Secure Playoff Berth in Win at Greenville
by Butch Burney GREENVILLE — Friday night’s game against the Greenville Lions shaped up as a trap game for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats, and at halftime, the Wildcats had one foot in the trap and the other on a banana peel. But, Sulphur Springs was able to regroup at halftime, holding the Lions scoreless over the final two quarters...
Brenda Rains
A private memorial service for Brenda Rains, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at a later date. Brenda passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Christus Mother Frances, Sulphur Springs, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Flona Ray Harris
Graveside services for Flona Ray Harris, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2018 at Tira Cemetery with Rev. Doyle Hayes officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Allen Robinson, Jeff Robinson, Mike Robinson, Donny Gaddis, Matt Panther, Wilbon Johnson, and Landon Harness. Honorary pallbearer will be James Flanagan....
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 17-23, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 17-23, 2018: October 17th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2540 near Mineola, at approximately 7:09 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 8:43 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm and an AC unit from the reporting party’s...
Annual Harvest Rally at Evening Chapel CME Church
The Pastor and members of Evening Chapel CME Church, 199 Putman Street in Sulphur Springs and Pastor Gailyn McCurdy invite the public to attend the Annual Harvest Rally Program, Sunday, October 28 at 3:30 PM. Special Guest is St. Paul CME Church of Bonham, TX and Pastor Rev. Joe Pease. Food will be served from 1:45 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Jack Counts
Memorial Service for Jack Counts, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Jerry Savage officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Jack passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Dallas. Jack was born on March 25, 1942 in Stanford, TX to Clyde and Bobby Counts. He attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls. ...
TxDOT Road Work in Franklin and Hopkins County Next Week
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Oct. 29, 2018. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid...
