Lady Cats Volleyball Open District Tuesday Night at Texas High
Instead of having an open date last Friday, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team ended up playing Pleasant Grove. It was all a part of Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness getting his team ready for district play, which begins this week. The Lady Cats defeated Pleasant Grove, 3-1 in a tough, hard fought match. Coach Maness says he knew Pleasant Grove is a good defensive team and he wanted to see how the Lady Cats’ offense...
Coach’s Show: Wildcats Coach Owens Reviews Friday Night
Was the glass half empty or half full for the Wildcats Saturday morning after the Wildcats 18-13 win over Avalon of Maryland Friday night at the renovated Prim Stadium? It depends if you were talking to an offensive or defensive coach. On KSST and Channel 18 TV’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said both defensive units were outstanding Friday night. He added it was the best the Wildcats...
Dewayne Scarborough
Dewayne Scarborough, age 79, of Alba, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Alba, Texas. Alton Dewayne Scarborough was born on February 26, 1938 in Levelland, Texas, the son of Guy and Agnes Barnes Jumper. He married Linda Talley in Sulphur Springs, on June 22, 1957. Dewayne was a material handler for General Motors. He is survived by his wife, Linda. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral...
16th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
By Savannah Owens On September 11th, 2001, members of the terrorists group al-Qaeda hijacked four flights: American 11, United 175, American 77 and United 93. Two planes- American 11 and United 175- hit the World Trade Centers in New York; Flight 77 collided into the Pentagon in Virginia, and the last plane, United 93, crashed in a Pennsylvania field after passengers regained control and diverted it from the White House. A total of...
Broseco Ranch is For Sale; Deadline for bids November 1
The 11,800-plus Broseco Ranch will be sold in one or multiple tracts by sealed bid with offers due on or before November 1, 2017, according to Icon.global. Located just south of the Sulphur River just of I-30 and FM 71, the ranch has been a leader in cattle, wildlife, hunting and fishing for years. The ranch is home to over 2,200 head of award winning Red Angus cattle, record whitetail deer, two 100 acre lakes stocked with Florida...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Sulphur Springs Chooses Different Route for Student-Doctor Residence Program
The residence program for doctors at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs is ongoing, but its current setup will be ended once the two current students finish their residencies at the end of December. However, medical residents will still see and serve patients in Sulphur Springs, according to information received from CHRISTUS Health. The residence program was established by Hopkins County Memorial Hospital prior...
Joyce Shipp
Joyce Shipp, age 78, of Emory, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017, at her home. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Emory Baptist Church with Bro. Joe Perkins and Bro. Rodney Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Pilgrim Rest #1 Cemetery. Visitation will be at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home on Monday evening 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of East Texas, 4111...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 30-September 5, 2017
August 30th Deputies spoke with the reporting party at approximately 8:23 a.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on CR 3495 near Hawkins. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol. Deputies were dispatched to CR 3802 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:16 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to...
