Unmanned SpaceX Starship Explodes Over Gulf Of Mexico After Texas Liftoff
April 20, 2023- SpaceX experienced an unfortunate sight as one of their starships blew up mid-flight having launched from Brownsville South Texas, Thursday morning. After roughly four minutes of flight passed before the starship came tumbling down falling apart before finally blowing apart. The upper-stage Starship vehicle apparently did not separate from the booster, and four minutes after liftoff, the automatic flight termination...
Monte Glenn Roland
Memorial services for Monte Glenn Roland, age 79, of Cumby, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Monte passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Carriage House Manor. He was born on January 28, 1944, in Fayetteville, TN, the son of John “J.W.” Walker Roland and Nellie Land Roland. Monte was an engineer where his work took him to many places...
Travis “Bigg Hump” Humphrey
Travis “Bigg Hump” Humphrey, Sr., age 45 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on April 15, 2023, at his residence. Travis was born on December 21, 1977, in Maysville, Kentucky to Robin Humphrey. He worked as a personal security guard. Travis was an avid fan of all sports. He was a die-hard Cincinnati Bengals fan. When he wasn’t watching the Bengals play, he was watching whatever game was on. When games weren’t on, he had the sports...
Sherrie Lee Cooksey
Funeral service for Sherrie Lee Cooksey, age 45 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Cooksey passed away on April 17, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Sherrie was born on July 28, 1977...
Longview Police Searching For 63-year-old Missing Man
April 20, 2023– Authorities are asking for help finding a man that was reported missing from Longview. The Longview Police Department said that 63-year-old Mark Horner was last seen leaving his home on the south side of Longview Tuesday morning, driving a black 2018 Nissan Rogue displaying Texas license plate RFJ2817. Horner is described as weighing 300 pounds and standing 6′ tall with brown hair, a gray beard and walking with a cane....
Lexi McCoy, Lausen Ost Named SSHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Lexi McCoy and Lausen Ost were honored Tuesday morning as the top students at Sulphur Springs High School. Lexi McCoy achieved the honor of valedictorian with a 4.4773 grade point average. McCoy has achieved many academic UIL honors while attending SSHS. She competed in the most events in the entire school, and was recognized as an academics medalist. McCoy was state runner-up in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition. Being...
Failure to Signal Leads to Felony Drug Arrest
April 19, 2023 – North Richland Hills, TX resident MICHAEL WAYNE PEHL was arrested this week after an Interstate 30 traffic stop. Pehl, age 17, was stopped by a Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy after he failed to signal a lane change. MICHAEL WAYNE PEHL, 2023 Pehl, who lists himself as unemployed, exhibited nervous and evasive behavior during the traffic stop. Pehl refused to allow his white Mercedes to be searched. A K-9...
SSISD 27 Resignations, 7 New Personnel, and 9 Personnel Changes
April 19, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees met Monday April 10th. During their regular monthly meeting several personnel changes were announced. A total 27 employees resigned from the district, 7 new employees have been hired on and a total of 9 employees have had their positions changed. Resignations: Robinson, Lisa – Assistant Superintendent, Administration Lamb, Michael – Superintendent, Administration...
PJC Women’s Basketball holding mini-clinics
Paris Junior College Women’s Basketball is planning a series of mini-clinics in the Hunt Center April 28 through April 30. One session is for those aged five to 10 and Grades 6-12 for the other three. All clinics will be held in the Hunt Center. “Last year’s clinic was amazing,” said PJC Women’s Basketball Coach Brittany Christian. “Don’t miss out this on this one.” Friday evening, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is the Youth Immersion Clinic...
Michael “Mike” Galvan
Funeral Mass of Christian burial for Michael “Mike” Galvan, age 43, of Dike, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Gabriel Galvan, Eduardo Castaneda, Devin Castaneda, Jose Martinez, Andrew Morales, and Horacio Hernandez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 with Rosary at 7:00...
