City Manager’s Report: Bill Bradford Road Closed Again, Locust Street Rework Underway
Tuesday evening Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell told the City Council in regular session that Bill Bradford Road is closed again, now that the holiday season is over. Opening the road did benefit businesses along the roadway but slowed the pace of construction. Since the holiday season has ended and the road is closed, the pace of progress on the roadway should pick up once again. He also noted to the council that the...
Eulalio Yanez
Funeral Mass for Christian burial for Eulalio Yanez, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 12:00 noon Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos Sardinas. Interment will follow at I.O.O.F Cemetery with Antonio Yanez, Alfredo Yanez, Jesus Escobedo, Jose E. Yanez, Julio Valdez, Oscar Yanez, Ricardo Yanez and Jose M. Yanez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00...
Wildcats Hold Mavericks to 18 in First Three Quarters to Earn Second District Win
Wildcats 72, Marshall 40 The Wildcats’ basketball team used a productive offense and a stingy defense to overwhelm Marshall, 72-40 in a district game at Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. The Wildcats held the Mavericks to just 18 points after three quarters of play. Post Victor Iwuakor was especially feisty with 8 blocks. The Wildcats were led on offense by four double figure scorers: Keaston Willis with 17 points, Iwuakor with 15...
Lady Cats Dominate Marshall 85-12
Lady Cats 85, Marshall 12 The Lady Cats’ basketball team mixed an explosion of offense with strong defense to take a lopsided 85-12 win at Marshall in a district game Tuesday night. Kaylee Jefferson scored 23 points to lead the Lady Cats. The victory improved the Lady Cats’ district record to 4-0. They are now 18-3 for the season. The Lady Cats were ranked #24 in the state in Class 5A in the latest poll from the...
Game Day: Basketball and Soccer
Wildcats Basketball Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta believes playing tough teams, like his team did in a Longview tournament last week, will pay dividends in the future. The Wildcats lost to Pro Vision of Houston and Houston Sam Houston, teams Coach Cipoletta says are two of the top ones in Texas and in the nation. Sam Houston is the #1 team in Class 6A in the state. The Wildcats also lost a game to Dallas Skyline, #2 in...
Charles Clayton
Charles Edward Clayton was born on November 27, 1941 to the late Berma Lee Clayton and Daisy Ford Clayton. He grew up in Sulphur Springs, Texas where he graduated high school in 1962. It was there he met the love of his life, Flora Jean Pannell Clayton. They were married on June 27, 1962 to which 5 children were born. His most precious treasure was his family, and his favorite thing to do was spending time outside with his wife,...
Winnsboro Police Report December 26,2016 – January 1, 2017
From December 26, 2016 to January 1, 2017, one arrest, no accidents, 201 calls for service and 42 citations and 70 warnings issued provided report writer’s cramp for Winnsboro Police Department during the seven day period following Christmas. On December 28, Winnsboro police arrested Timbre Reid, 28, of Winnsboro on a Smith County warrant.
Bank Reception Honors A & M-Commerce President Dr. Ray Keck
Guaranty Bank & Trust is hosting a reception for Dr. Ray Keck on Monday, January, 9, 2017 from noon-1pm. This is a unique opportunity for the community to meet the new President of A&M Commerce and hear his vision for the university. Dr. Keck along with Dr. Lavelle Hendricks, Assistant Professor of Psychology Counseling in Special Education will be guests on KSST Morning Show with Enola Gay on Jan 9 at 8:15 am prior to the...
