Dinner Bell Menu for January 18, 2023
A super supporter of The Dinner Bell Ministry is the 10% Club. That entity sponsors this week’s meal to the pleasure of all at THE DINNER BELL. GRAB AND GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. MENU Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy Rice Pilaf Bacon Infused Green...
Lady Cats Soccer Goes Undefeated in Lady Pirate Showcase
Coach Adriana Brena and her squad hope to keep the ball rolling their way after picking up three solid wins over the weekend. Sulphur Springs went a perfect 3-0. Last Thursday saw the Lady Cats rough up Spring Hill, pummeling them 5-0. Anna Williams and Haylee Schultz both scored twice in the rout. Friday, against Tyler Legacy’s JVA, Sulphur Springs decimated the Lady Raiders 6-1. Schultz came up huge in the victory with a hat...
Planning & Zoning Commission To Consider Final Plat For Ladera RV Resort, 2 Rezoning Requests
The Sulphur Springs Planning & Zoning Commission is slated to consider approving a final plat for Ladera RV Resort, and two rezoning requests during the regular monthly meeting, slated to begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 16, 2023, in Sulphur Springs Municipal Building, 201 North Davis St. Ladera RV Resort Cole Heitman is requesting approval of a final plat for Ladera RV Resort, to be located at 1229 Loop 301. A special use permit was approved...
Winnsboro Police Report 01-09-2023 – 01-15-2023
Arrests: Villarreal, Eric, 35 years of age, of Scroggins, was arrested on 1-11-2023 on a Franklin County Warrant for Failure to Appear and Multiple Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants. Moore, Randall, 38 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-15-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1 –B > =1G <4G, Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 163 calls for service during this reporting...
JoAnn Adele Gibson
JoAnn Adele Gibson of Glenn Heights, TX, slipped away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, at the age of 71. JoAnn was born on September 03, 1951, in Honolulu, HI, to John & Mary Hammond, the firstborn of nine siblings. In her younger years, she became quite the seamstress. She could sew skirts, doll clothes, baby clothes, and her famous cow dolls. She also loved to travel, especially with her friends. In July of 1981, she...
James Moten Recognized As City’s Most Tenured Active City Employee
The City of Sulphur Springs is known for the dedicated employees. In fact, nearly 2 dozen employees have worked 20 or more years for the City. At the top of that list is James Moten, the City’s most tenured active employee, a distinction previously held by Kathie Steele until her retirement in 2021. Health permitting, Moten said has no immediate intention of retiring. He has worked in at least three different city departments during...
Planning For A New Shade Tree
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener When a family member decides it’s time for a new yard shade tree, the next step usually involves a trip to local stores, whose employees may or not know much about what’s available and is best for your yard. The three items to consider are usually fast growth, quality, and durability. If possible, stay away from fast growth and look for quality and durability. Shumard Oak Chinquapin Oak...
Wildcats Basketball Continues Two-Game Road-Stand Tuesday
Sulphur Springs closes out a two-game road-stand Tuesday, Jan. 17 traveling to Texarkana to take on Liberty Eylau. Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad hopes for similar efforts as their Friday road-contests, which saw the men’s basketball team beating Paris on their home court 60-53. At times, Sulphur Springs trailed to Paris, but the men’s basketball team routinely heat-checked their district foe. In fact, the Wildcats,...
Thelma “Maw” Elliott
Funeral service for Thelma “Maw” Elliott, age 90, of Como, will be held at 11:00a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Hampton officiating. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Landon Lambrich, Denver Tinney, Dawson Tinney, Kobie Wright, Jesse Spence, Logan Williams, Hunter Williams, Austin Stephens, Blake Embrey, and James Elliott serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society January 2023 Monthly Meeting
Hello to all members and non-members. You are invited to our monthly meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, at 07:00 PM Central Time(US and Canada). Local archaeology-lover Lee Green owns an impressive collection of Caddo Indian artifacts unearthed in Hopkins County, especially from the well-watered eastern side of the county near Pine Forest. It has been several years since Mr. Green last talked to us about his collection and...
