Early Innings Secure Win for Wildcats
The Wildcats’ baseball team jumped out to a 6-1 lead on then held on for dear life to eke pass Gilmer, 6-5 in the Robbie Surratt Memorial Tournament in Lindale Thursday. Kamren Harrison was masterful on the mound and got the pitching win allowing just a single run on 3 hits in six innings with 2 walks and 4 strikeouts. He threw 82 pitches. Dawson Draper pitched the seventh for the Wildcats. Kaden Argenbright was 2 for 3 with 2...
Miller Grove News, March 3, 2017
by Brandon Darrow How many of you have your gardens started? Yes, it’s that time if you haven’t already started breaking up the ground and planting yet. I have onions, potatoes, and a few cabbage plants in the ground right now. I’ve seen a few other gardens in the area and they are looking good. Light rains and warmer temperatures are really making my onions look green and lush. Friday, Feb. 17, was a day of reunion for some...
Tira News March 3, 2017
By Jan Vaughn Yvonne Weir’s uncle died last week and she traveled to Michigan to visit her aunt. She commented, “It’s snowy here.” Please remember Yvonne and her family in prayer. Wesley Weir bowled on Saturday. Yvonne reported that “Lilly and Jasmine Taylor came and bowled. They all did quite well.” Doris (Horn, Burkham) Moon passed away on Tuesday. Her funeral will be in Spence Chapel at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs on...
Robert Wayne English
Memorial Service for Robert Wayne English, age 66, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel in Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. English passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born in Sulphur Springs on August 1, 1950, the son of Robert and Florence English. Wayne...
Teresa Mendez
Funeral Service for Teresa Mendez, age 75, of Como will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 6, 2017 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Chapel in Sulphur Springs, with Arturo Valdez officiating. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Mrs. Mendez passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky...
Doris Nell Horn Burkham Moon
Funeral Service for Doris Nell Horn Burkham Moon, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Spence Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Tira Cemetery with Chip Vaughn, Gary Burkham, Mike Lyon, Robert Horn, John Horn, David Horn, Aaron Morrison and Rick Patterson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at First...
Busy Week for Eighth Judicial District Court
During two days of docket calls this week, several plea bargains were reached in Eighth Judicial District Court according to the District Attorney’s office. Chase Alan Harrison was arrested in possession of methamphetamine while on probation for Burglary of a Habitation. He was sentenced to 90 days in county jail as a sanction after which he will be sent to SAFP, a program for drug rehabilitation, for nine (9) months. He will remain...
Chamber Connection March 2, 2017
It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!! Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally. Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride. Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so either sign up to ride in the rally, or come out and cheer on these athletes!! It’s an entertaining day in...
