Holy Convocation at Mitchell Chapel COGIC: Tuesday Events
Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ, 402 Jackson here in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Tuesday Forecast
High: 100 with heat index as high as 103; Low: 77: Wind: West, southwest 5-10 mph
Beverly Joetta Jones
Memorial service for Beverly Joetta Jones, age 57, will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Prairie Grove Baptist Church. Beverly passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Senior Suite Care and Rehab. She was born on December 19, 1960 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Belvis and Rubie Jo Jackson Jones. Beverly was a supervisor at Wal Mart in Sulphur Springs. Her survivors include: Son,Akeem Cahloun of Emory; Daughter: Shai...
Lil 4’s Club Hosts a ‘Preparing for College’ Event on Saturday Morning July 28
The Lil 4’s Kids Club in Sulphur Springs is a weekday afternoon mentoring program for local youngsters 5-17 years of age. The Club’s next public event is Saturday July 28, 2018 from 11:30-1:30 at the Club building location, 200 Fuller St. The event will be geared toward Preparing for College. Speakers from Dallas and Texas A&M Commerce have been invited to come and talk to the students and help any and all high...
Lantz Appointed Pastor for First United Methodist Church, Sulphur Springs
July 16, 2018 – Ed Lantz has been appointed Senior Pastor for First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. Ed Lantz was raised in Princeton, Texas, where he attended Princeton ISD from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Upon graduation he briefly studied Forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University before transferring to East Texas State University where he received a BA in English and Psychology. While in college...
SSHS Band Summer Percussion Camp Underway
During his previous twelve year career as Sulphur Springs Middle School Band Director, one of Spencer Emmert’s duties at one time was conducting summer percussion camp for the late High School Band Director Charles McCauley. After McCauley passed away this spring, the SSISD hired Emmert as Band Director. Emmert spent the past four years as the Winnsboro Band Director. Monday (July 16) morning, Middle School Assistant Band...
Lady Cat Wallace Scores Run in All-Star Game Performance
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo recently commented on Lady Cats’ shortstop Kelsey Wallace’s performance in the prestigious Texas Girls Coaches Association’s All-Star Softball Game played last Wednesday in Arlington. He said great times and memories were made at the game. Coach Carrillo said Wallace went one for two at the plate with a double and a run scored. He said she played great and he added he was proud...
Old Saltillo Cemetery Recognized by Texas Historical Commission at Annual Meeting
The Old Saltillo Cemetery Memorial Day meeting was held at the Old Saltillo United Methodist Church on Sunday July 15, 2018. Over 200 persons attended in cool comfort inside the newly renovated and air conditioned sanctuary. After the business meeting and program, a long line wended it’s way into the Woodrow Kirby Fellowship Hall to enjoy the covered dish lunch spread on numerous tables. Pastor Stephen Cotten led the welcome and...
