As Medicare Issues New Cards; A New Scam Focused on Seniors Begin
March 30, 2018 – A Sulphur Springs citizen has received a call from someone attempting a new Medicare scam. A new scam focused on seniors has begun as Medicare begins a yearlong program to replace all current Medicare cards for beneficiaries. The fact: The number on the card will no longer be the individual’s social security number but will be converted to an alphanumeric ID number. The scam: A phone call from someone saying...
Hines Keynotes A & M-Commerce 2018 Mental Health Matters Day, April 2
COMMERCE, TX—A&M-Commerce welcomes Kevin Hines as the 2018 Mental Health Matters Day Keynote speaker, for his presentation Cracked, Not Broken, on April 2 at 2 p.m. in Ferguson Auditorium. In 2000, two years after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. In the 20 years since his diagnosis, Hines has been a mental health advocate, receiving numerous...
Texas A & M University-Commerce Indoor Track and Field Claims Two National Champhionships
COMMERCE, TX— The Texas A&M University-Commerce indoor track and field teams claimed two National Championships at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships March 9-10. The Lion men claimed 5th place, a program best, in the team standings, and the women placed 29th at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. “I am tremendously proud of how our team came out and competed over the course of the two...
Miller Grove Place First in District 23-A District UIL Academic Meet; Compete Results for All Schools in District
Team Results School Points 1st – Miller Grove H S, Cumby 542.5 2nd – Saltillo HS, Saltillo 412 3rd – Sulphur Bluff HS, Sulphur Bluff 343 4th – Fannindel HS, Ladonia 42 5th – Roxton H S, Roxton 35.50 Individual Results Top 6 in each event. Event Place School Name Accounting 1 Miller Grove H S Cumby Natalie White 2 Miller Grove H S Cumby Jorja Bessonett 3 Miller Grove H S Cumby Chandra Lee 4...
Tony Watson
Tony Watson, age 45 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 in Winnsboro. He was born on August 3rd, 1972. Tony was a Welder and Heavy Equipment Operator for Parfab and was an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Winnsboro since 1998. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Watson and son, Adam Watson. Tony is survived by his loving and devoted wife Angie (Weems) Watson of Winnsboro; mother and...
Wildcats Take Over in Middle Innings for 8-2 Win in Greenville
After a slow start, the Wildcats’ baseball took over their game with Greenville in the middle innings to register an 8-2 win Thursday evening (March 29) in Greenville. The game was moved from Sulphur Springs to Greenville Thursday due to wet grounds at new Wildcat Park. The Lions jumped out in front with 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning. It was the fourth inning before the Wildcats could tie the game with a pair of runs...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Soccer Seasons End at Bi-District
Lovejoy 2, Wildcats 1 The Lovejoy Leopards scored a goal with just 2:18 left in the second half that proved to be the difference in a hard fought 2-1 bi-district win over the Wildcats’ soccer team Thursday evening at Pirate Stadium in Wylie. Both teams scored earlier in the second half after a scoreless first half. Both of Lovejoy’s goals were scored by Caleb Toomey. His first goal put the Leopards on top, 1-0 at the...
Tira News: March 29, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Rachel Lewis reported, “A memorial service was held for Travis Eugene (Gene) Lewis on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 at the Tira cemetery. He passed on December 19, 2017 in Georgia.” She shared that he donated his body to science for a lasting gift to humanity. Gene was the fifth child born to Thomas Barney Lewis and Edna Lee Speaks Lewis. Surviving are Wanda Lewis Clayton, Gary J. Lewis and wife Rachel of Sulphur Springs;...
Understanding your Lawn: St. Augustine Grass By Mario Villarino
Understanding your lawn: St Augustine grass As our temperatures steadily increase and maintain temperatures, so is our desire and interest in the garden and lawns. After last weekend, the consultations coming to the extension offices related to lawn issues increased significantly. Common questions related St. Augustine grass lawns. St Agustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze), is a perennial robust grass widely used for...
