Lady Cats Lose to Hallsville; Now 0-2 in District Play
Hallsville roared into town and played like a defending district champion as they topped the Lady Cats’ volleyball team, 3-0 in Wildcats Gym on Homecoming Friday. The Lady Cats had a hard time matching Hallsville, who seemed to bring their A game to town. The score was 25-20, 25-15 and 25-19. The Lady Cats started well in set one scoring four unanswered points but then Hallsville went on an 11 point run of their own. At one...
Paris Juniuor College – Sulphur Springs Jewelry Program
PJC JEWELRY PROGRAM: Chuck Koehler of Nashville, Tenn., a 1983 graduate from Paris Junior College’s Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, came back to the campus recently for a tour of the program. Koehler owns Anthony Jewelers in Nashville, Tenn., and CMK Co., a wholesale trade shop that specializes in custom jewelry and repair services to the jewelry industry nationwide. He was accompanied by his current employee Nic Bates,...
Cora Marie Smithers
Funeral services for Cora Marie Smithers, age 94, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with Cheyenne Smithers, Jeremy Smithers, Mark George, Cody Smithers, J.D. McCoy and Rodney Brantley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2017 at...
Hats for Hurricane Relief with Saltillo ISD BETA club
Saltillo ISD BETA club had a “Hats for Hurricane Relief” on Friday, September 1. Students were asked to donate a $1 or more to wear hats at school. Also during the week, Saltillo FCCLA took donations from teachers in exchange for being allowed to wear jeans all week. Our generous students, parents and staff stepped up and helped to raise $600.
Game Day: Homecoming; Wildcat Football; Lady Cats’ Volleyball
It’s Homcoming on this Friday (September 15) game day and there are football and volleyball games at home. In football, the Wildcats are playing old foe Paris at beautiful Gerald Prim Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming activities are scheduled to start at around 6:40 p.m. on the field. Paris comes in 1-1 with a big win over Terrell and a big loss last week to Pleasant Grove. The Wildcats are 2-0 for the first time since...
Highway 11 Construction: Back at it Again
By Savannah Owens On Friday, September 15th, TxDOT resumed work on the Highway 11 projects. Workers are putting new asphalt on the left side of the road (heading from Sulphur Springs to Commerce). Civilians should expect delays from 5-10 minutes. “TxDOT is in charge of 80 thousand miles of roads, and repair work is completed by contractors. Problem areas that go beyond regular maintenance are bid on by contractors, TxDOT simply...
SS Public Library is Flagship Library with “Second Chance” Program for Accredited High School Diploma and Career Certificate
Library Director Hope Cain proudly announces that Sulphur Springs is one of five Texas city library systems which have launched the “Career Online High School” opportunity today, September 15, 2017. Sulphur Springs joins Dallas, Houston, Grapevine and Frisco in offering the unique scholarship opportunity. Persons who qualify for the year-long course of study can complete their high school education and gain career...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 6-12, 2017
September 6th Deputies were dispatched to Loop 564 near Mineola, at approximately 2:37 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies were dispatched to PR 5556 near Alba, at approximately 3:45 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity. Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 4:45 a.m., in reference...
Dinner Tickets Sold Out for 3rd Annual Cattleman’s Classic & Rib-eye Roundup; LaRue Concert Free to Public
The Steak Dinner Tickets for the 3rd Annual Cattleman’s Classic & Rib-eye Roundup have sold out. A free concert featuring Stoney LaRue is open to the public with or without a dinner ticket. The concert begins on Celebration Plaza October 6th at 8 p.m. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. The cooking contest will take place during the day with a panel of six beef industry professionals from around the state judging the ribeye cooking...
