Sulphur Springs Library Receives ‘Special Collection’ Donation
James Terry, KSST Radio “night man” is also a coin collector, and has been since 1991. He first got an interest in “numismatics” through a science-teacher colleague, George Lacey, at Princeton ISD. Through coin clubs he belongs to, James gained access to a number of out-of-print books about coin and medal collecting which the clubs needed to dispose of. He approached Hope Cain, director of SS Public Library, to...
John B. Matkin
Memorial services for John B. Matkin are set for Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Brashear Baptist Church with Rev. David Burns officiating. There will be no formal visitation. John B. Matkin was married to his beloved wife, Carolyn Coulter-Matkin for 50 years. John and Carolyn had two children and several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren together. John was a proud husband, father, Papaw, and friend. John was also a proud truck...
Betty S. Chambliss
Funeral services for Betty S. Chambliss, 80, of Cumby, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Cumby United Methodist Church with Bro. Howard Strickland officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with Lane Gilbert, Shane Gilbert, Cody Talley, Johnny Carter, Steve Smith, Eric Smith, Ronny Petty and Rusty Vaughan serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30,...
Unbeaten Pittsburg Dominates Tigers
The Pittsburg Pirates sailed into Don Meredith Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2015 and added another win to their unbeaten record. Pittsburg couldn’t get the ball moving on their opening drive. Mount Vernon took over, but quickly gave the ball back to Pittsburg who took their next set of drives to the end zone. With the extra point successful, Pittsburg led 7-0 early in the first quarter. After trading a series of downs, Pittsburg...
Dike Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child
19-year old Levi Shea Williams of Dike has been charged with sexual assault of a child. Bond was set at $40,000. The alleged offense occurred at a residence on FM 275 South just before 1 p.m. Friday. An arrest was made shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday. A mother reported walking in on a man with a juvenile female engaged in a sexual act.
Delma V. Nichols
Funeral services for Mrs. Delma V. Nichols are Monday, September 28, at 3 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will precede the service from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Interment will follow at New Pickton Cemetery. Mrs. Nichols passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015, at the age of 95. She was born on April 7, 1920, to the late Dave Ratliff and Laura Pierce Ratliff. Mrs. Nichols was self-employed as a beautician; member of...
Hale Sentenced to 15 Years
September 25, 2015 – Nessica Rachele Hale, 40, was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Corrections Friday September 25, 2015 following a plea bargain. Hale pled guilty to fraudulent used of identifying information, a Felony 2; tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair, a Felony 3; and credit card or debit card abuse, a state jail felony. In July of this year, Hale was arrested for use of the...
Higgins Memorial Highway Sign in Place
Friday morning at the Texas Highway Department Office on Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs, the sign that will be placed on State Highway 154 between Yantis and Sulphur Springs designating it as the Sgt. Tanner Stone Higgins Highway was unveiled before a good crowd. Sgt. Higgins was killed while serving in the military. His cousin, Ryan Horn, a Sulphur Springs native, presided Friday morning. Horn expressed the family’s...
Flynn Named Champion For Free Enterprise Award
Austin, TX- The Texas Association of Business gave Representative Dan Flynn (HD-2) the TAB’s Champion for Free Enterprise Award for his efforts in the 84th Legislative Session. This is TAB’s highest legislative distinction. “Rep. Flynn has a long commitment to the business community in Texas,” said Bill Hammond, Texas Association of Business CEO. “Rep. Flynn backs the issues that keep our business...
Plea Bargain in Drive By Shooting
September 25, 2015 – In a plea bargain agreement before 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt, Kellen Warren Tramel, 32, of Sulphur Springs was sentenced to seven (7) years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, seven (7) years for unlawful possession of a firearm, two (2) years for possession of a controlled substance, and 18 months for theft. The sentences are to run...
