Melba V. Harrison Elliott
Melba V. Harrison Elliott was born on March 25, 1941 to the parentage of Esther C. Harrison and Nancy B. Williams Harrison. Melba grew up in the East Caney Community and accepted Christ at an early age with the East Caney Baptist Church. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1958 and attended Prairie View A & M College. Melba, later enlisted in the United States Army and after completing a 3 year tour of duty, and received...
Local closing announcements for December 23-27, 2016
POSTAL CARRIERS WILL MAKE DELIVERIES ON SATURDAY CHRISTMAS EVE, BUT THERE WILL BE NO WINDOW SERVICE ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 AT THE SULPHUR SPRINGS POST OFFICE. POSTAL SERVICES WILL CONTINUE TO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26. ALL POSTAL SERVICES WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 27. CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 AND MONDAY DECEMBER 26. HOPKINS COUNTY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY DECEMBER...
Chapman on Lady Cats Pine Tree Win
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman admits when he was a young coach, he was one who stressed offense. Later experience taught him that offense might win games but it was defense that wins championships. In his eight years in Sulphur Springs, he has emphasized defense and he hopes his players enjoy playing defense. They seem to. Time and time again this season, the Lady Cats stingy defense has been the key to victory. The Lady...
Maxwell on Capital Improvements
Just a few projects are left to be done on the city of Sulphur Springs 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. A major project, Bill Bradford Road, should be completed in March. It got underway last March. City Manager Marc Maxwell says new water and sewer lines and drainage improvements have been completed for some time now. Atmos installed a new gas line. Concrete work is underway and Maxwell says the street work is about two-thirds...
Melba V. Harrison Elliot
Funeral services for Melba V. Harrison Elliott, age 75, of Seattle, Washington, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016, at East Caney Baptist Church. Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Melba passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.
Wildcats 69, PineTree 65
The Wildcats’ basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter to take a narrow, 69-65 win over Pine Tree on the road in the district opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon. The Pirates led going into the final quarter, 48-47 but the Wildcats outscored them 22-17 to take the win. The Wildcats led after the first quarter, 18-11 and at the half, 33-26. The Pirates had a big third quarter to take the one point lead after three...
King Awards
Numerous members of the community will be receiving the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards in 34 different categories at an awards celebration on January 16. The awards celebration will take place at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at 208 Fuller in Sulphur Springs. Dr. Ray Keck III, President and CEO of Texas A&M University-Commerce will serve as master of ceremonies. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Kenneth “Rock”...
Volunteers Needed for Tax-Aide 2017
Cheryl Spears started out as a volunteer with the Tax-Aide program 27 years ago. Today, hers is a familiar face at tax time as District Coordinator and Instructor for Volunteers. The program serving Sulphur Springs is in need of volunteer tax preparers for the 2017 tax season. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you will be required to attend five days of schooling in Sulphur Springs and pass a test. You will also need to...
