James “Jim” Pritchett
November 12, 1944 — February 13, 2024 Graveside Service for James (Jim) Carroll Pritchett, age 79, of Winnsboro, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Seymore Cemetery, Yantis, TX. Buddy Wiggins will officiate. Mr. Pritchett passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Christus Mother of Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. James was born November 12, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Elsie Louise Hoover and Hollis Odie...
John Feldt
December 7, 1940 — February 12, 2024 Memorial Service for John Feldt, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Rev. Ed Lantz will officiate. Mr. Feldt passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Rowlett, TX. John Joseph Feldt, Sr. was born on December 7, 1940 in Tulsa, OK to Morris and Johnnie (McGuire) VanValkenburg. ...
Frieda Reed
May 30, 1965 — February 12, 2024 Frieda Sue Reed, age 58, of Sulphur Springs, TX was born on May 30, 1965 in Dallas, TX to Howard Reed, Sr. and Brenda (Currnutt) Reed. Frieda passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert; brother, Howard Reed, Jr.; nephew, CJ Coronada; and good friend of the Reed family, Chris Pichardo. Frieda was a sweet, loving, warm, good-hearted understanding...
Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout
By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 14, 2024 “Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas is poised to receive more than $3.3 billion in federal money...
Sulphur Springs ISD Board Calls May 4 Election
February 14, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District contacted KSST to share that the SSISD Board has called for a bond election to be on the May 4th ballot. The communiqué stated, “representatives from the SSISD Bond Planning Committee made a recommendation to our school board in January that outlined a plan to address our oldest facilities at the primary and elementary level. … our Board of Trustees...
Three Student Art Exhibitions on View at Texas A&M University-Commerce
February 13, 2024 – Three Student Art Exhibitions on View at Texas A&M University-Commerce By Melynda Seaton, Department of Art COMMERCE, TX—The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Art is pleased to announce three newly opened student exhibitions: Biomimetics and Industrial Gardens by Amber Parker In Biomimetics and Industrial Gardens, Parker reimagines relationships based on visual elements and utility to ask...
Laura Ann Petty Mays
Laura Ann (Petty) Mays, of Saltillo, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 79. A visitation will be held at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home, Wednesday February 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 3:oo pm at the Mount Vernon City Cemetery with Rev. Dan Hoke officiating. Pallbearers are Granger Wallace, Rusty Mays, Connor...
Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #1
February 2024 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the February 16, 2024 event only. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available, a short wait may be required. St. James Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee,...
Is Pine Needle Compost OK for Vegetable Gardens? From Master Gardener David Wall
February 11, 2024 – There are two uses for the pine needles in your garden. For the first, pine needles make an excellent mulch for your vegetables. They don’t press on the soil and let plenty of air through them. They don’t affect soil pH, because they are above ground. It’s that simple. On the other hand, should we allow needles to be used in compost? It’s an interesting question, and the answer, after studying, is easier than...
John G. Williams
Funeral service for JG Williams, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Mike Eason officiating. Interment will follow the service at Shooks Chapel Cemetery, with Marlon Comer, Ricky Adams, Brian Adams, Carl Smith, Colten Hamilton, Jeremy Robinson, and Reggie Blevins serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Comer, James...
