SSMS Lady Cats Basketball Have a Shot Monday to Complete Undefeated Season
Eighth grade Lady Cats basketball have the opportunity to wrap up an undefeated season Monday, Jan. 31 at home. Coach Nickie Pannell’s eighth grade A and B teams have already clenched the district as champions, but her squads also have the shot at completing an undefeated season. The middle school coach hopes everyone can pack the SSMS gym Monday afternoon in the hopes of witnessing the second middle school squad this season to...
Obituary – Doris Jane McKee
Doris Jane McKee A graveside service for Doris Jane McKee, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. McKee passed away on January 30, 2022 ,at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Doris was born on September 27, 1936, in Quail, Texas, to Oram Judson “O.J.” and Ethel Mae (Crumley) Weaver. She married Royce McKee...
2 Zoning Requests, 2 Grant Applications, Tax Abatement Policy On Feb. 2 City Council Agenda
Two zoning requests, two grant applications, designation of election judges and early voting dates for the May 2022 city council election, review of the tax abatement policy, seven 380 agreements and bids for materials and contracts for the first phase of the College Street road rebuilding and sidewalk projects are all on Tuesday night’s regular Sulphur Springs City Council agenda. Sulphur Springs Municipal Building The City...
This Year’s AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program Begins Soon
This year’s AARP Foundation Tax Aide program begins soon. (This is NOT sponsored by the library, they are merely the site). They are currently taking appointments! Taxpayers can go by the Sulphur Springs Public Library to make an appointment and pick up a packet of paperwork. It is possible to make an appointment online but individuals still need to go by and get their paperwork. They will open Tuesday, February 8 at 9:30 a.m. – 1:30...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Jan. 24-30, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Jan. 24-30, 2022: Arrests Jared Lowrance, 23 years of age, of Gilmer, was arrested on 1-25-2022 for Possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana.Vincent Jones, 21 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-26-2022 on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant.Justin Williamson, 25 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 1-26-2022 on 8 Winnsboro Municipal Court...
Slaton Pledges To Re-File Legislation To Completely Abolish Abortion In Texas
GREENVILLE, TEXAS – House District 2 Representative Bryan Slaton pledged this weekend to re-file legislation that would completely abolish abortions in Texas, if passed. The bill would “end discrimination against the life of innocent children, and will guarantee the equal protection of the laws to all Texans from the moment of conception,” according to a press release from Slaton’s office. Rep. Slaton stated,...
Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022, includes: Monday – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and Egg Rolls.Wednesday – Sliced Ham, Baked Sweet Potatoes,...
Elmer Louis Agee
Elmer Louis Agee was born February 17, 1933 to Clarence and Jessie Caudle Agee in Saltillo, Texas, and departed this earth for his heavenly home on January 29, 2022. Over his nearly 89 years, Louis was known and beloved for his warm and inviting nature, wry sense of humor, strong work ethic and abiding love of God, home and family. A third-generation native Texas, Louis was raised in the Old Saltillo community, near the Hopkins and...
Mary Lou Akins
Mary Lou Akins passed away January 27, 2022 at the age of 97. She was born April 26, 1924 to Clyde and Lovell Ferguson in Miller Grove, Texas. After her mother passed away when she was three years old, her father married Lera Darrow who lovingly helped raise her. She had a loving, close relationship with all ofher brothers and sisters, Jack, Vallie, Dorothy Nell, Johnnie, Ruby and Bonnie. She graduated from Miller Grove School in 1941...
Elvira M. Byers
A Celebration of Life for Elvira M. Byers, known to all as Margie or Grandma, age 91, will be held at a later date. Ms. Byers passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home in Athens, TX. She was born the daughter of Sequiel Edwin Moynier and Eleanor M. Machado Moynier in Santa Monica, CA. on October 7, 1930. Margie worked for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company before she retired. She was a woman of faith. Survivors...
