Betty Boyd
Graveside service for Betty Gail Boyd, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Restlawn Memorial Park with Bro. Phillip Mathis officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00, Monday, July 17, 2023, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Betty passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Sunny Springs Health and Rehab. She was born on November 27, 1942, in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of Finis...
Roger Redick
Roger Redick, age 74 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on July 10, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Roger was born on November 1, 1948 in Quanah, Texas to Harvey F and Mary (Anderson) Redick. He married Majel Stites on September 3, 1984 in Vernon, Texas. Roger earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from East Texas State University. He worked as a sales manager for Videotek. Roger was a former...
Several Car Manufacturers Announce Recalls Of Vehicles
Several car manufacturers have announced recalls of multiple models of vehicles due to faults within said vehicles. Some of these manufacturers are as follows Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, BMW and Porsche. Honda has issued a recall on over 124,077 vehicles including five models from 2020 to 2023 due to brake issues. The issue lies in a loose fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder. This could...
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Tout Texas’ Robust Economic Ties With United Kingdom In London
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday met with business leaders and dignitaries to highlight Texas’ strong economic ties with the United Kingdom while in London. Joined by Texas Economic Development and Tourism Executive Director Adriana Cruz, this is the second stop in the economic development mission led by the First Lady and Secretary Nelson. The First Lady, Secretary...
Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement
AUSTIN – While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water. “Texas Game Wardens partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water to focus on impacts of alcohol on boaters during high-traffic weekends like the...
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop to be held virtually on Thursday, August 10. The workshop, hosted by the Texas Film Commission, is open to community representatives from across the state interested in learning about the media production industries of Texas and how to become Film Friendly Texas certified to attract new jobs and investments. “In promoting Texas as a premier moving image...
Jesse G. Polo
Jesse G. Polo, age 72, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A graveside service will be on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Macon Cemetery in Franklin County, Texas with Pastor Tom Campbell officiating. Jesse was born in Mexico and married Rose Ann Blair on June 8, 1978, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Jesse worked as a janitorial supervisor at the Mount Vernon ISD. He was a...
Milton Earl Phifer
Memorial service for Milton Earl Phifer, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at East Caney Baptist Church with Pastor M. LaVelle Hendricks and Pastor Cordell Jackson officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Milton passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Greenville Gardens Nursing Facility in Greenville, TX. He was born on June 24, 1950, in Houston, TX, the son of Ermus Phifer and...
8U State Champions – Heading to the World Series to represent Texas
July 11, 2023 – Did you know that the 8u Pottsboro Cardinals took the title of State Champs in Dixie League Baseball this past weekend? They’re an exceptional group of young athletes who have achieved an outstanding feat in the world of baseball. The 8u Dixie Youth Baseball Texas State Champions have displayed unparalleled skill, dedication, and teamwork throughout their journey, and we believe their remarkable...
SSISD 18 Resignations, 15 New Personnel and 6 Personnel Changes
Resignations Abron, Vanessa was Asst. Principal at SSHS Aguilar, Esme was Grade 3 ELAR/SS at Bowie Carrell, Tammy was Athletic Trainer at Middle/Highschool Hicks, Brittany was Grade 1 Teacher at Bowie Huffman, Rebecca was Asst. Girls Soccer Coach at Highschool Massenburge, Jerrick was Asst. Boys BB/World Geography at Highschool McDowell, Leslie was HS 4 Teacher at SSHS McKeever, Jacob was English Teacher at SSHS Morton, Teri was...
