Wildcats Exhibit Strong Defense; Defeat North Lamar
On a night when the offense struggled some, the Wildcats’ basketball team relied on strong defense to defeat North Lamar, 59-33 in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. After a close first quarter that saw the Wildcats lead only 14-13, the Wildcats gave up only one second quarter point and 7 third quarter points to expand their lead to 37-21 after three quarters. The Wildcats increased the lead with a 22-12 fourth quarter. Michael...
Blanket Drive For Seniors Warms as Donations Begin Tuesday
Santa for Seniors new blanket drive received a warm welcome by those who donated blankets and money. Withing the first hour of the event on Celebration Plaza Tuesday night, the box was filled and drivers stopped at the intersection of Gilmer and Main Streets to donate funds. The event is sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club and the Senior Citizens Center. The Senior Citizens Center will receive the donations and distribute...
Glen Logan
Memorial services for Glenn Logan, age 72 of Cooper, will be held Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Triumphant Christian Center with Rev. Jerry McCoy ll, Rev. Richard McCoy and Rev. Roy McCoy officiating. Mr. Logan passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at Birchwood Manor Health and Rehab in Cooper, Texas. He was born May 1, 1944, in Sulphur Springs, the son of E. A. and Imgene (Younger) Logan. He married Mildred Fay Sesson in...
Raza, Reeder, Wallace Sentenced Tuesday
Three individuals were sentenced in Eighth Judicial District Court Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 2016. Mohammad Shabeeh Raza, who was found guilty November 16, 2016, of online solicitation of a minor pled guilty Tuesday as he began the process for a second trial. The second trial was necessitated by an incorrect admonition given the defendant by his attorney. Instead of facing a second trial, Raza pled guilty and received 10 years in...
Lions Club Names Winning Entries in Lighted Christmas Parade
Over 50 entries in the Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade completed for top honors Friday night. During the Lions Club meeting Tuesday, December 6, 2016, John Campbell announced the winning floats. Large Business Division winner: Carriage House Manor Small Business Division Winners: 1) Don Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant 2) Century 21 First Group 3) Sulphur Springs Fix and Feed Non-Profit Division 1) Trinity Harvest...
Winnsboro Police Arrest Seven in Seven Day Period, November 28-December 4, 2016
Winnsboro Police made seven arrests, investigated one accident, responded to 128 calls for service, and issues 27 citations and 30 warnings during the seven day report period from November 28, 2016 – December 4, 2016. Arrested were: Brandon Webb, 27, of Winnsboro for public intoxication on Monday, November 28. Tori Johnson, 26, of Winnsboro on a Wood County warrant, Tuesday, November 29. Marcus Kesseler, 28, of Sanger for driving...
Solicitation of Funds for Local Sports Program Identified
Sulphur Springs Athletic Director Greg Owens wants local businesses to know that a group is soliciting merchants’ money to sponsor an ad on a baseball poster that does not support our students of benefit SSISD in any way.The group is identified as Elite Designs Advertising Sales. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said he didn’t know anything about the poster. Coach Owens says if someone wants to support our students,...
Game Day: Wildcats Host North Lamar
Fresh off of a third place finish in a Royse City tournament, the Wildcats’ basketball team will return to their home court Tuesday evening as they host North Lamar. The Wildcats won three of four games at Royse City and they are now 7-1 for the season. The Wildcats defeated Anna and Lufkin in pool play. They lost their first game of the season against a powerful Dallas Skyline team that is state ranked in Class 6A. The Wildcats...
City Council Agenda for Tuesday, December 6th
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis. The following items will be discussed: 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. 2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. Police Department presentation 3. Manager’s report will include status report of capital improvements, departmental...
