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Shad Austin Griner
Mar10

Shad Austin Griner

Shad Austin Griner A funeral service for Shad Austin Griner, age 20, of Pickton, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Stone and Pastor Brad McFadden officiating. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery, Pickton, Texas with Jason Tully, Henry Couch, Dusty Jordan, JC Luvender, Joel Crosby and Paul Fitzmaurice serving as pallbearers; and Johnny Walker and Matthew Peyton...

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Technology Updates Approved For SSISD: New Laptops For Staff & High School Students
Mar10

Technology Updates Approved For SSISD: New Laptops For Staff & High School Students

Elementary, Primary and Early Childhood Campuses To Receive New Interactive Touch Panels Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees this week approved three different technology purchases which will benefit students and staff. New laptops are being ordered for use by Sulphur Springs High School students and school employees, and new interactive touch panels are being ordered for elementary, primary and early childhood campuses. New Laptops...

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Shad Austin Griner
Mar10

Shad Austin Griner

Shad Austin Griner A funeral service for Shad Austin Griner, age 20, of Pickton, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Stone and Brad McFadden officiating. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery, Pickton, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Shad passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Pickton,...

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Felony Amounts Of Cocaine, THC, Marijuana, Weapon Found During Residential Search
Mar10

Felony Amounts Of Cocaine, THC, Marijuana, Weapon Found During Residential Search

Felony amounts of cocaine, THC, marijuana and a weapon were found during a residential search Wednesday afternoon. Three people were taken into custody and arrested. Preslie Paige Lappin Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes, along with police detectives, executed a narcotics search warrant at a South League Street apartment in regard to the alleged sale and use of narcotics. During a search of the residence, Estes...

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Social Security, Office of Inspector General Hold National Slam The Scam Day
Mar10

Social Security, Office of Inspector General Hold National Slam The Scam Day

Social Security Administration News Release – March 10, 2022 The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are partnering to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the third annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 10. Social Security scams – where fraudsters attempt to mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix purported Social Security number...

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1 Fatality Reported In 18-Wheeler Crash On I-30 East Overpass Near Weaver
Mar10

1 Fatality Reported In 18-Wheeler Crash On I-30 East Overpass Near Weaver

One fatality resulted from an 18-wheeler crash on an I-30 east overpass near Weaver late Wednesday night. Interstate 30 east near the crash was closed to traffic for approximately 12 hours, according to emergency officials. Both trailers involved in a Wednesday night crash involving two 18-wheel truck-trailer rigs on I-30 east near mile marker 135 near US Highway 67 (Courtesy Photo) Two 18-wheelers and trailers were reported to have...

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POSTPONED: Official Unveiling Of New Attraction In Pacific Park Is Postponed
Mar10

POSTPONED: Official Unveiling Of New Attraction In Pacific Park Is Postponed

The unveiling of the newest quality of life addition at Pacific Park, a sleek, modern outdoor Fitness Court® with a supporting mobile app, has been postponed. The City of Sulphur Springs had planned to hold the opening on Friday, March 11, but due to predictions of potential snow and other wintery weather city officials made the decision to postpone the unveiling. City officials are potentially looking at Friday morning, March 25, as...

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Javier Sanchez
Mar10

Javier Sanchez

Funeral mass of Christian Burial for Javier Sanchez, age 66, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday march 14, 2022 at St. John Catholic Church in Emory, Texas. Interment will follow at Sanchez Cemetery with Miguel Sanchez, Leonel Sanchez, Rosalio Sanchez, Gerardo Sanchez, Heriberto Sanchez, Felipe Sanchez, Leobardo Sanchez, Jose Sanchez and Juan Sanchez serving as pallbearers. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to...

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Thursday Game Day Has Four Squads on Deck
Mar10

Thursday Game Day Has Four Squads on Deck

Thursday, Mar. 10 is a busy one with four teams in action. Team tennis gets an action-packed Thursday gameday underway in Longview for one of their final competitions of the spring season. Coach Tony Martinez and his squads participate in the Longview tournament at 8 A.M. That invitational is the second-to-last for team tennis, as their final contest prior to the district tournament takes place during SSISD’s Spring Break next...

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Lady Cats Softball Opens District Season With 3-1 Win Over Hallsville
Mar10

Lady Cats Softball Opens District Season With 3-1 Win Over Hallsville

Coach David Carrillo’s team played a stellar game, opening their district season with a 3-1 victory over Hallsville on Wednesday, Mar. 9.  Crimson Bryant picked up right where she left off, shutting down Hallsville to the tune of 16 K’s.  Bryant allowed a hit in her final plate appearance and no runs earned. An odd series of events led to Hallsville scoring their lone run of the game. A double followed by a bunt while Sulphur Springs...

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