Wednesday’s NETBIO Annual Sale Was Bigger Than Ever
The November NETBIO Pre-conditioned Calf and Yearling anniversary sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission was bigger than ever — drawing hundreds of people and selling over 7,500 head of quality cattle. A record 294 producers consigned a total of 7,565 head of cattle that were sold during the afternoon. “We had a auction market full of people at sale time and they got to see a good sale,” said Sulphur Springs...
UPRA Queen, Miss Teen and Contestants
A crowd of nine lovely rodeo contestants, some of them already rodeo royalty in their home towns, will be seen in Sulphur Springs during UPRA Finals Rodeo. Following the horseback competitions and judging, you can meet the girls during rodeo performances. Miss UPRA Queen Maggie Richardson will present the United States flag at the start of the each performance, and she will have horseback duties in the arena during the cattle events....
Saltillo Varsity Girls’ Tournament Schedule/Results
Saltillo High School is hosting a Varsity Girls’ basketball tournament this weekend. Friday action includes Martins Mill v. Paris at 2 p.m.; Rivercrest v. North Lamar at 3:30 p.m.; Quinlan v. Chisum at 5 p.m. and Saltillo v. Bullard at 6:30 p.m. Finals will be Saturday. Thursday’s results include: Pool A Paris 58 Chisum 39 Martins Mill 67 Quinlan 27 Martins Mill 65 Chisum 35 Quinlan 54 Paris 43 Standings in Pool A Martins...
Billie Burke West
Mrs. Billie Burke West, age 91 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 in Winnsboro. She was born on March 20th, 1925 in Bonham, TX to the late Willard Vineyard and Effie Mae Edens Vineyard. Mrs. West worked with the Winnsboro Housing Authority for many years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leslie Morris West and daughter, Donna McLeroy. She is survived by son, Ronnie West and...
Roger Havner
Memorial Services for Roger Havner, age 72 of Dike, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Don Goldsmith officiating. Mr. Havner passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at his residence.
Alvin J. D. “Mac” McPherson
Funeral services for Alvin J.D. “Mac” McPherson, age 84, of Bosque Farms, New Mexico, will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim Skaggs officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. Pallbearers will be Edward McPherson, Martin McPherson, Raymond McPherson, Steven Thome, Alex McPherson and Donald Thome. Mr. McPherson passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Bee Hive...
Bill Bradford Road Eastbound Lane Opens Next Week; City to Develop Next Five Year Street Plan
As the holidays approach, Bill Bradford Road’s eastbound lane will be opened from Gilmer Street to Industrial Blvd giving drivers a more direct path to stores and shops located along that roadway. City Manager Marc Maxwell told KSST News Friday morning that the roadway will allow shoppers better access as the shopping season opens next Friday. He stated Bill Bradford Road should be completed in early February, 2017. Work will continue...
Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen Picks PJC for Pre-Release Movie Premiere Sunday: Advance Viewers Will Help Select Movie Name
Cunningham native and Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus Duane Allen has chosen PJC’s Ray Karrer Theater for the first pre-release showing of a new Christmas-themed movie in which he stars. The world premiere of the faith-based Christmas movie will be shown Sunday, November 20, at 2 p.m. Tickets for the movie are $25 for adults, $12.50 for children 12 and under. Afterwards, ticket holders will be treated to a meet-and-greet...
Tira News
By Jan Vaughn A large group of friends and family gathered at the Tira Community Center for a delicious meal, prior to the graveside service of Eric Payton, son of Brad and Virginia Payton and grandson of Floyd and Martha Payton. Please continue to be in prayer for them. Also, please be in prayer for the family of Linda (Wester) Andrasko. Her graveside service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday morning, at the Tira Cemetery. Mark Hixon...
National Diabetes Awareness Month By Johanna Hicks
National Diabetes Awareness Month The timing of this column is either brilliant or discouraging. November is known as National Diabetes Awareness Month, and as many families share the wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, those who have been diagnosed with diabetes face a real challenge. The good news, diabetes can be managed with diligence and a little self-control. You’ve probably wondered how you or someone you love developed...
