Saturday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, High: 84; Low: 67; Wind: East, southeast around 5 mph
Lady Cats Lose to Greenville in Fifth Set
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team has now opened district play with three straight losses. They had hoped the sight of the home court would turn things around after two road losses but a good Greenville Lady Lions’ team had other ideas Friday (Sepotember 28) in Wildcat Gym. The Lady Lions captured a fifth set, 15-7 to take the match, 3-2. The Lady Cats got off to a good start and took set one, 25-22. Greenville bounced back...
Vicki Hines Stewart
Vicki Hines Stewart, born April 21, 1914 Cumby, Hopkins Co., TX daughter of Myritt Elliott and Vernon Elizabeth Wise Vick, died peacefully Sept. 21, 2018. She graduated with honors from Cumby High School and received her BA and MEd from East Texas State Teachers College, Alpha Chi. Vicki was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sulphur Springs, 1937-1995, serving as teacher, youth director, camp counselor, and elder....
At Arlington Meet Wildcats Cross Country Finishes 6th; Lady Cats Finish 26th
After two straight cross country meets were rained out for the Wildcats and Lady Cats, they were able to compete Thursday (September 27) at a meet at Lynn Creek Park in Arlington. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said the Arlington course, the site for the regional cross country meet, had to be altered Thursday due to high water from recent rains. Coach Hicks said he noticed a new pond in an area where athletes used to run. He said the...
Game Day: Lady Cats Host Greenville in First Home Game of District Season
The #25 ranked Lady Cats’ volleyball team has their first home district match of the season on this game day Friday (September 28) as they play host to the Greenville Lady Lions. The varsity match begins at 5 p.m. The freshmen and JV contests get underway at 6:30 p.m. The varsity Lady Cats have taken road district losses at Royse City and Lindale so they are 0-2 in district play. The Lady Cats season record is 24-9. The Lady...
George Earl Myers
Graveside services for George Earl Myers, age 81, of Point, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2018 at Emory City Cemetery with Bro. Doyle Hayes officiating. There will be no formal visitation. George passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. He was born on February 22, 1937 in Jackson County, Missouri, the son of Frank Joshua and Blanche Cecelia Robinson Myers. He married Carol Jane...
Car Break-Ins: Don’t be a Target
It’s easy to prevent being a victim of car related thefts: Most thieves will not break into a car if they can’t see what they’re getting – Don’t leave your valuables in plain sight! Steps to help prevent your contents from being stolen from your vehicle:When you park your car, remove cell phones, digital radios, cameras, wallets and purses. Do not leave gift wrapped packages or other valuable items lying...
New Family Practice Dr. Chrystal Roe Joins Christus Mother Frances Clinic, and Says It’s Flu Shot Time!
Dr. Chrystal Roe, M.D. is joining the staff of six Family Practice doctors at Christus Mother Frances Clinic in Sulphur Springs. She says she is right where she wants to be, because she and her husband purchased land in Hopkins County about four years ago and decided this would be their home. Upon graduation in June 2018, she applied for a position in Sulphur Springs and was accepted. Dr. Roe speaks English and Spanish, is accepting...
Accident: TxDOT is Replacing Signal Light at South Broadway/Industrial Drive
Texas Department of Transportation Paris District is currently replacing a traffic signal at the South Broadway/Industrial Drive intersection. An early morning accident destroyed the support for the signal. All traffic at the South Broadway bridge is passing through 4-way stops at both the south and north service road. The work will be completed as soon as possible according to TxDOT. At this time, drivers are advised to use caution...
