Traffic Stop on Dually Yields Drugs Related Arrests
March 29, 2023 – SOTO-BARRON, DAVID and GUTIERREZ, ALBERTO ORTEGA were driver and passenger in a dually pickup stopped for a mudflap violation in Sulphur Springs. GUTIERREZ a.k.a. El Nino, who list himself as unemployed, was found to have outstanding warrants for his arrest. That warrant was drug related and was issued by Austin, TX authorities. GUTIERREZ, ALBERTO ORTEGA a.k. El Nino Soto, the 48 year-old driver of the vehicle,...
Hostage Near Douglass ECLC Public Information Release
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 8:17 a.m., Officers responded to an address on Freeman Street in reference to a disturbance. On arrival, officers heard loud screaming coming from inside the residence. Officers made verbal contact at the front door and were told by a male subject that the female would be allowed to leave but warned officers not to enter. Officers believed that the male subject was armed and attempted to negotiate with...
Soil Test By Mario Villarino
March 29, 2023- With the First Day of Spring and the most recent warm weather and sunny days we start thinking about our warm season pastures and hay meadows. A few things to keep in mind as our warm season forages begin to break dormancy: Soil Test! Soil Test! Soil Test! If you have not done so for this year, please consider obtaining a soil test now. There is not much that can be done regarding the high cost of fertilizer, but...
Chamber Connection – March 29
If you are a Chamber of Commerce member and want to host a Business After Hours (or Before Hours), we have some openings for you! We are scheduling our monthly networking events for the remainder of the year, and are looking for host businesses. The cost of the event is free; we just ask that you provide some refreshments. You simply open your business from 4:30-6 p.m. on the designated day (or 7:30-8:30 a.m.), and welcome the guests....
Wildcats Soccer hits second round roadblock in 2-0 Area loss to Palestine
Coach Alexi Upton and his team never recovered from a 2-0 deficit at the half, falling with that score to Palestine in the second round playoff game. Tuesday, Mar. 28 in Tyler, Sulphur Springs looked to get a big upset of the #1 team in all of 4A. Instead, Palestine played their pace on the pitch. They stymied any sort of Wildcat momentum consistently, frustrating Coach Upton’s squad. That, and two big goals prior to the half...
Paris Junior College Awarded Part of Multi-Million Dollar Talent Strong Texas Pathways Grant
Based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to student success, Paris Junior College has been selected to participate in Talent Strong Texas Pathways. The $16 million five-year statewide economic mobility grant administered by the Texas Success Center is designed to increase the number of credentialed Texans prepared for high-demand careers that offer a living wage. “I am excited to be recognized for our...
Joyce Jordan Cozzens
Joyce Jordan Cozzens, age 77 of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on March 27, 2023 at North Hills Medical Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Joyce was born on November 24, 1945 in Greenville, Texas to D.L. and Beatrice (Fant) Jordan. She was very talented in her handwork. Joyce loved to crochet, knit, cross stitch, sew, quilt and decorate cakes. She was a member of Stitch and Bitch with five other ladies. They would meet for lunch and...
James “Dave” Ellington
Graveside service for James “Dave” Ellington, age 83 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Ellington passed away on March 23, 2023 at his residence. Dave was born on July 9, 1939 to James Hezekiah and Oleta (Williams) Ellington in Sherman, Texas. Dave was a graduate of Texas A&M at College Station, where he...
Billy Ray Burnett
Funeral service for Billy Ray Burnett, age 69, of Yantis, will be held at 2:000p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Byron George officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery with J.W. Burnett, Greg Mays, Cole Burnett, Cord Burnett, Thomas Jenkins, and Kerry Ramsey serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Landon Burnett and Keigan Lobin. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00p.m....
Gilberto “Gilbert” Lopez
Gilberto “Gilbert” Lopez, 58, of Corpus Christi, passed away in the early morning of March 23, 2023. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 1, at 5 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 2, at 2 p.m., also at West Oaks Funeral Home. Gilbert was born February 17, 1965 in Lockney, Texas to Honorio and Eusebia Lopez. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1983, and later...
