Hall Announces His Bid for Re-Election to Texas Senate District 2
(Edgewood, TX) Senator Bob Hall announced that he has filed for re-election to the Texas Senate and has a strong campaign of grassroots leaders and conservative support for his re-election. “I have a proven, conservative record and, as your Senator, I have done exactly as I said I would when I first ran,” said Hall. “Support for my campaign is strong and continues to grow every day. People are proud to help re-elect someone who has...
Game Day: #9 Ranked Lady Cats Host Marshall; #8 Ranked Wildcats at Marshall
Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams resume district play on this Tuesday (January 2) game day. Marshall is the opponent for both teams. The Wildcats will be traveling to Marshall. The freshmen team begins play Tuesday at 5 p.m. A JV game will follow at around 6:15 p.m. The varsity contest starts at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats, now ranked #8 in Class 5A, are 1-0 in district play with a home win over Pine Tree back on...
Saltillo Lions Defeat Quitman; Face Honey Grove
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team won their final game in a Boles tournament last Saturday (December 30). The Lions topped Quitman, 47-32. The Lions led 24-12 after one quarter and 31-16 at the half. Quitman cut into the lead some in the third quarter but the Lions still held on to a 39-27 lead. The Lions outscored Quitman 8-5 in the fourth quarter to wrap up the win. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 15 points. Matthew...
Winnsboro Police Report December 25-31, 2017
Winnsboro Police made no arrests, investigated one minor accident, responded to 100 calls for service, issued 21 citations and 24 warnings during the December 25-31, 2017 report period. A minor two vehicle accident was reported on December 26th in the 200 block of South Main. There were no injuries.
Helen Matilda Bergman
Helen Matilda Bergman, age 98, of Emory passed away late Wednesday, Dec. 13 in the comfort of her own home. Her family was there at her side. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on Nov. 13, 1919, to the parentage of Harry William and Stella Johnson Bowers. She married Kenneth Ivan Bergman in Phoenix, AZ, on Feb. 15, 1945. Helen was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include: Son: Kenneth Ivan Bergman, Jr. of Emory Sisters: Dorothy...
Tuesday Forecast
High: 30; Wind chill between 8-18; Low: 17; Wind: East, northeast 5-10 mph
Sulphur Springs Soccer Association Registration Now Open
Register online for Sulphur Springs Soccer Youth League, Adult Co-ed at www.sulphurspringssoccer.org
Thomas H. Burks
Funeral service for Thomas H. Burks, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev Joshua Williams officiating and Rev. Al Davis assisting. Interment will follow at Stouts Creek Cemetery with Johnny Sims, Ronnie Glossup, Cody Burks, Dillon Burks, Mark White and Jason Cobb serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. ...
Tom “Pete” Stokley
Funeral Service for Tom “Pete” Stokley, age 74, of Pickton, Texas will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Haun officiating and Bro. Jack Elliott assisting. Interment will follow at New Pickton Cemetery with Jerome Edwards, Johnny Cox, Johnny Walker, James Scott, Mickey Grubbs and Johnny Grubbs serving as pallbearers and fellow employees of Key Energy, and brother in laws,...
Two Brothers Found Dead From Gun Shot Wounds New Years Day in Hopkins County
In a news release from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department: Deputies were dispatched to a residence just off County Road 2408 about 9:45 a.m. after communications officers received a call about the welfare of family members and, upon arrival, found two men dead of apparent gunshot wounds. Sheriff Lewis Tatum said told us there had been a history of violence between two brothers and the last time the brothers had been seen...
