Wildcats Win District Opener as Offense Rolled Up 518 Yards
For the first half of the first quarter against Pine Tree on the road Friday night, the Wildcats appeared to be in trouble. The Pirates scored on two short runs and had a 14-0 lead. They recovered an onside kick after the first touchdown and promptly scored the second. Then the Wildcats unveiled a secret weapon, senior wide receiver Tyrese Peters, who has missed the last season and a half due to injuries. Quarterback Ryan Humphries...
Lady Cats Win Epic Battle in Pine Tree
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won an epic district volleyball match Friday at Pine Tree. They seemed to be on the ropes all evening. The Lady Pirates took set one, 32-30. The Lady Cats fought back for a set two win, 25-17. Pine Tree then took a 2-1 lead in sets winning 25-16. On the verge of defeat, the Lady Cats managed a 25-23 set four win. In the decisive fifth set, the Lady Cats pulled out the 3-2 victory, winning 15-10. It...
Ursa Lynn Saputo
Ursa Lynn Saputo, age 76, of Emory, died at her residence on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. She was born in Tulsa, OK, on May 12, 1940. to William Francis and Martha Jane Pearson Francisco. Later, she married Joseph Michael Saputo on Oct. 12, 1968, in Chicago. Survivors include: Sisters, Christa Ann Parks of Catoosa, OK; and Nancy Drury (Terry) of Alba; Several nieces and nephews in Texas and Illinois Numerous other loving family and...
Wildcats Stats as 2016 District Season Begins
Here is the statistical picture for the Wildcats’ football team as they open district play Friday night. They have averaged 29.8 points per game and have allowed 44 points per game. Their season record is 1-3. The Wildcats have the number 2 rated offense in the district averaging 367.3 yards per game. The Wildcats have the district’s fifth best defense. They have allowed 406.8 yards per game. Looking at turnover plus and...
NCL Releases Rock-Bottom Pricing on 14 Day Cruise!
In our constant effort to find the best deals on cruises, we just got an offer from Norwegian Cruise Line for January sailings on the Norwegian Breakaway sailing out of New York City. They have a great selection of Balcony cabins for less than $1700 per person including taxes and fees. There are also some unpublished “on-board credit” offers that will bring your final cost down. This 14-day cruise leaves NYC for the...
Como-Pickton FFA Successful at Four States Fair
Como-Pickton FFA found success at the Four States Fair recently and have a number of events on the calendar for October. Ag Mechanics: FFA members from Como-Pickton FFA participated in the Four States Fair Ag Mechanics contest for the first time. They exhibited four projects at the show: A 14ft decorative entry gate constructed by Osvaldo Gutierrez and Brynden Andrews which placed third in its class. First in class projects were a...
Work at Municipal Airport Pond Enhances Its Purpose
No grass growing in a pond means fewer birds attracted to the water. That’s the goal of the work underway at the Sulphur Springs Airport pond. City workers are pouring concrete this week to conclude a project that has been delayed for some time. The project is funded by a Texas Ramp Grant and the city’s enterprise fund. Peter Karsten, City Finance Director, said the pond was first put in place to serve as a retention pond to assist...
Christopher O’Neil Hill
Graveside service for Christopher O’Neal Hill, 54, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 with Minster Aarron Shaw officiating. Burial will be at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas TX 75211 with the United States Army providing military honors. Honorary pallbearers will be Samuel Gasaway, Steve Thompson, C. D. Dial, Earl Dial, Jonathan Franklin and Joseph Davis II. Visitation...
Wood County’s Delayed Response only Delayed Arrest
A delayed result of a registration search did not deter the arrest of William Raymond Tate, 51 of Yantis and the recovery of a stolen Wood County vehicle. A traffic stop followed normal procedure but when Wood County returned a delayed hit for the stolen vehicle, Hopkins County deputies and Sulphur Springs Police became aware of the Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. SSPD located the 2011gray Jetta in the Super Handy parking lot at...
