Tuesday Forecast
40% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 49; Low: 44; Wind: East, southeast, around 5 mph
Melba Ann Mills
Graveside services for Melba Ann Mills, age 74, of Weaver, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Weaver Cemetery with Jimmy Don Goldsmith officiating. No formal visitation will be held. Family and friends will meet at Weaver Baptist Church directly after the service. Ms. Mills passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Melba Ann Mills was born on March 23, 1943 to...
Coach Talk: Wildcat, Lady Cat Soccer
Wiggins on Wildcats Soccer Win The Wildcats’ soccer team had been in a drought for goal scoring coming into Friday’s game at home against Texas High but then a gully washer occurred. The Wildcats scored ten times in a 10-1 win. Texas High actually scored first on a corner kick. Then the Wildcats missed several chances. After the Wildcats finally tied the match with a goal, two more followed in the first half. The Wildcats...
Seven SSHS Band Members Qualify for State Competition Following Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest
Nineteen Wildcats Band soloists and a trio ensemble earned a first division rating at the UIL Region Solo and Ensemble Contest held Friday at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs. State qualifiers included soloists senior Celeste Leeds-Laliberte on piccolo and flute, Elizabeth Lopez on flute, senior Natalie Cruz on bass clarinet, sophomore Blaine Mitchell on percussion and the ensemble clarinet trio of Kate Flores, Elizabeth Vega and...
Silver Leos Writers Guild Plans Fred A. Tarpley Writers Workshop in March
Members of the Silver Leos Writers Guild, sponsored by Texas A and M University in Commerce, are inviting writers and interested persons to attend the Fred A. Tarpley Writer’s Workshop. It will be held on Saturday March 10 in the Sam Rayburn Student Center from 8 am until 4:15 pm. Cost to attend is $50 for Silver Leo members or $55 for non-members. The non-refundable registration fee includes conference materials, refreshments,...
Defective Headlight Results in Arrest of Local Woman for Meth
A defective headlamp on a 1999 Chevy Trailblazer led to a Hopkins County Deputy initiated traffic stop at Jefferson Street and Loop 301. The driver of the vehicle, Rhonda Renee Whittle, 51, of Sulphur Springs, appeared to be extremely nervous regarding questions asked during the interview. She did not have a driver’s license and a check of her name and birthday noted that she was not eligible for a license due to license being...
Aubrey Lee Potts
Funeral services for Aubrey Lee Potts, age 87, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Potts and Bro. Don Tinsley officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Tommy Potts, Brad Daugherty, Jim Potts, Jimmy Daugherty, Howard Cantrell and Pat Potts serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Cash Vititow, Chuck Vititow, John...
Como-Pickton FFA Skills USA Teams Win Big at District 5, Advance to State!
According to FFA Advisor Chanda Neal, here is a CP Skills USA Results report from February 10, 2018 Several of our CP FFA members participated in the District 5 Skills USA Contest in Waco this weekend. Tyler Osborne and Jesus Gonzalez built a Epoxy Resin Table and won Best of Show and the team will be advancing to State with it. They also placed first in the Construction Material ID Contest and will be competing at State. Chloe Romero...
Bobby Lynn Crook
Funeral services for Bobby Lynn Crook, age 83, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Shannon Gammill officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Lynn Crook, Bobby Crook, Russell Melton, Roger Melton, Mikey Melton and Ray Ragan serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to service time at West Oaks...
