Wildcats Defeat 6A Ranked Arlington Bowie; Face Rockwall Heath Tuesday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said he was proud of his team and the way they came out focused and prepared in a season opening 66-58 win over Arlington Bowie in the Cowtown Showdown Saturday in North Crowley. Bowie was ranked #23 in Class 6A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats played the way he knows they can play. He said the team started making defensive plays right from the...
Lady Cats Basketball Use First Game to Set Bar for Improvement
Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. That was the assessment of his teams play in their season opener by Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman. He added his team sometimes has trouble with respecting all and fearing none. Coach Chapman said sometimes his team thinks the other team is just going to lay down and let the Lady Cats have the victory. He said Emory Rains played lights out in the first half at home. After the Lady Cats opened...
County Schools Cross Country Teams Honored in Proclamations
In what is becoming an annual event, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom recognized the excellence of cross country running in the county on the steps of the County Courthouse Monday morning. Judge Newsom read proclamations honoring girls Class 1A state champion Jorja Bessonett, runner up Sienna Collins of Saltillo, Class 1A second place girls’ team Miller Grove, Class 1A state champion boys team Miller Grove, boys team runner up...
Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra Sets Fundraiser Concert
Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra will present a Fundraiser Concert at Shannon Oaks Church Thursday, November 16. Donations are welcome.
Donald Lee Moore
Donald Lee Moore, age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on November 23, 1936 in Wheeler to LeeRoy Moore and Ila (Baird) Moore. Donald was a retired Inspector with Nordstrom Valve Company in Sulphur Springs, a member of Pine Street Baptist Church and loved his bird dogs, 56 Chevy and family. He was preceded in death by parents, Lee Roy and Ila Moore. He is survived by, wife, LaNeitta...
CASA Cookie Walk Set for December 1
The annual CASA Cookie Walk is set for Friday, December 1, 2017 at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 301 Church Street, 9 a.m. until noon. Cookies are $5 per pound. The event is a fund raiser for Lake Country Court Appointed Special Advocates. Lake Country Court Appointed Special Advocates serve as advocates for children in the Child Protective Services System awaiting court appointments and they assure that no child...
Lucas Announces Intent to Run for City Council Place 2
Jimmy Lucas has announced his intent to run for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 2. “I am pleased to announce my intent for candidacy to the Sulphur Springs City Council. My single encouragement for seeking this position is solely based on the fact that I feel this community includes every aspect of the city, not just portions. If elected, I will be only prompted by the citizens of this community to ensure all departments are...
“Junior” Walter Lee Potts, Jr.
“Junior” Walter Lee Potts, Jr., age 80, of Brashear, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 11:00 AM, at South Liberty Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be 1 hour prior at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in South Liberty Cemetery. Bro. Tim Potts and Bro. Halston Potts will officiate. Junior was born in...
Eagle Scout Project Update
Nathan Tiegiser has completed his Eagle Scout Project. He has decided to refurbish the signs in Pacific Park, on Saturday November 11th. With the help of his troop and members of the public the group was able to update and repair the four signs around the park.Each sign needed new wood backs, wood frames, and new paint all around. Stop by Pacific Park to admire their hard work and the new beautiful signs!
