Texas School Districts Switching To Four Day School Weeks
Feb. 7, 2023 – School districts all over Texas are switching to a new school week schedule of four days rather than the traditional five day. This new scheduling idea was introduced to schools to help attract more teachers to districts that were lacking staffing power. Several schools have already made the switch with many more still on the fence about the idea. The list of schools that have/are going to make the switch are as...
Wildcats Soccer Hosts Paris Tuesday in Likely District Total Bout
Coach Alexi Upton and his team do not have much time to celebrate their huge win on Monday, for they have a huge Tuesday duel in Sulphur Springs. Wildcats soccer hosts Paris in what is likely to be for the district championship, according to Coach Upton. Both schools enter Tuesday’s duel at Gerald Prim Stadium 2-0, both tied for first in 15-4A. Already a game up on the competition, including Paris’s win over Pittsburg, and...
Couple Arrested on Warrants near Shooks Chapel
February 7, 2023 – While en route to a early morning traffic stop, a Hopkins County Deputy observed a vehicle parked at Shooks Chapel. The red Chevrolet Tahoe was parked in the parking lot with the hatch open. The Deputy also observed a subject walking around the vehicle. Once finished with the traffic stop, He returned to perform a welfare check at Shooks Chapel. Edmond Randolph Hall, Jr Once contact was made with the vehicle...
Jon-Gregory O’Neal Watson
Jon was born May 22, 1976 in Greenville, Texas to Medford Watson and Beverly Gregory. He grew up in Sulphur Springs, but spent most of his out of school time in Hunt County with his Watson cousins and family. Jon loved all things outdoors, from hunting arrowheads (of which he was an expert) all the way to just enjoying watching the birds at a feeder, or the deer in the woods. He loved animals of all sorts. A larger...
Brandon Addison Duvall
Mr. Brandon Addison Duvall, age 32 of Mineola, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Mineola. He was born on April 6, 1990 in Nacogdoches, Texas bringing joy and happiness to Dean and Delilah Wheeler Duvall. He was a Tax Specialist for Jackson Hewitt. A simple word could not paint an accurate picture of Brandon. He was larger than life and his smile and laugh were infectious. He could rival any chef with his ability to cook and...
David Brent Little
David Brent Little (Brent) was born March 4, 1970, in Sherman, Texas to David Huell and Carolyn Taylor Little. After a lengthy illness, he passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the age of 52 in Quitman, Texas, at Caraday of Quitman Nursing Facility surrounded by family. He was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church since childhood. Graveside service will be held at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in the Pleasant Grove community...
**UPDATE**Eclipse Meeting Schedule
Feb. 7, 2023- This is the New schedule for the Eclipse meetings this week, rescheduled from last week due to the ice storm. Entertainment and Lodging — 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 Administration and Planning – 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3 Events – 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6 Marketing/Community Engagement – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Safety and Logistics (infrastructure) – 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Events/Entertainment/Lodging...
Gafford Chapel Church Stew, Chili And Auction
Feb. 7, 2023 – Gafford Chapel Church will be having chili and stew on Feb. 11 at 5 pm, anyone is welcome to come by and get a bowl of their choice. Gafford Chapel Church will also be hosting a auction along with the chili and stew starting at 6:30 pm. Donations to the church are always accepted. Located at: 6491 TX-11, Sulphur Springs
Fort Worth Man Stopped for Reckless Driving Now in Jail
February 6, 2023 – Officer Talley with the Cumby Police Department was dispatched to a reckless driver report on I-30. The report identified a white Honda Civic traveling westbound near the 120 mile marker. Talley located the reported vehicle near the 109 mile marker and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was identified as 21 year-old Jacob Ryan Rosenberg of Fort Worth, TX. While speaking to...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 6, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Let our Family help yours Grow At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, we want to be there to help celebrate one of life’s special milestones: the birth of your baby. We created our Birthing Center with your family in mind. Our friendly and experienced...
