S. T. Hodges
Funeral service for S.T. Hodges, age 93, of Emory, will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Church of Christ in Emory. Paul Foley and Luis Camacho will officiate. Interment will follow in Lake Fork Memorial Cemetery. Mr Hodges died Sunday, September 3, 2017 Mr. Hodges was born in Rotan, February 2, 1924, to Benjamin Parker and Sophronia Elsie Walker Hodges. He served his country bravely during WWI, was listed as...
Owens Review Game on Saturday Morning Coach’s Show
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said his team still has a lot of work to do on a lot of things but he pointed out lots of positives in the Wildcats 42-21 win at Sherman Friday night. Coach Owens was on the KSST Radio and Channel 18 TV’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show. He said it was exciting watching the explosiveness of the Wildcats’ offense. The Wildcats had 480 yards of offense with 249 yards rushing and 231...
Lady Cats Face Mansfield Lake Ridge Tuesday
This week, the Lady Cats will travel to Mansfield Lake Ridge Tuesday night. Coach Maness said they would be the best team the Lady Cats have played this year so far. They have three players committed to Division I universities. Coach Maness has also added a home match to the schedule Friday against Pleasant Grove. The varsity will play at 4:30 p.m. in Wildcats Gym. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said everything seemed to be...
What’s the History Behind Labor Day?
By Savannah Owens The Central Labor Union first created labor day in 1882, as a holiday to celebrate and appreciate workers. The first ever Labor Day was on Tuesday September 5th 1882, when union workers held a parade/march from New York City Hall to Union Square. After the parade, laborers headed to “Reservoir Park for picnics, concerts, and speeches. Two years later, the Central Labor Union moved the parade to the first Monday...
Betty Jane Merrisman Gipson
Betty Jane Merriman Gipson left behind her earthly home and took up her new residence in Heaven on Sunday morning, September 3, 2017, at the age of 91. She was born to Krouth Omer Merriman and Carrie Wallace Merriman of rural Garland on May 19, 1926. She was the baby of seven children born to the family and the lone surviving sibling. Her joy was complete when she was reunited with her family and husband. She attended Handley School...
4-H recognition By Johanna Hicks
Hopkins County 4-H Recognizes Outstanding Leader/Member Most people have heard of 4-H, the state’s largest youth organization, but many don’t realize that 4-H is under the direction of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Hopkins County has a strong 4-H program, and this was evident at the recent 4-H Achievement Banquet. With over 160 4-H members in Hopkins County, 4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities. The 2017 4-H...
Tim Brown Guest Speaker at 2nd Annual Fruit of the Spirit Awards Banquet
Heisman Trophy Recipient and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Tim Brown will be guest speaker for the 2nd Annual Fruit of the Spirit Awards Banquet presented by Color Blind Ministries Saturday, September 16th at 2 p.m. in the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria. During the event, various Fruit of the Spirit Awards will be presented. Fruit of the Spirt Awards are based on the fruits of the Spirit named in Galatians 5:22-23, “…the fruit of...
County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Tax Rate Tuesday
Hopkins County Commissioners Court meets Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the courtroom on the first floor of the courthouse. The meeting is Tuesday due to the Monday Labor Day Holiday. The court will hold a public hearing on the 2017 Proposed Property Tax Rate, renew the local health authority for Hopkins County and reappoint a representative to the lakes Regional Community Center. Other items of business will also be considered. A budget...
City Council Meets Tuesday: Tax Rate, Fees, Rezoning
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. Manager’s report will include status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations,...
