School Sign Unveiled Saturday At Rowena Johnson Primary
Community members, former students, staff and family gathered Saturday evening, Oct. 16, 2021, for a short unveiling ceremony marking the official name change of the Church Street school campus from Lamar Primary to Rowena Johnson Primary, in honor of the late educator who dedicated 50 years of her life to educating Sulphur Springs school children. Oct. 16, 2021, unveiling of the new sign officially designating 825 Church St. as...
Jackie Lynn Hudson
Jackie Lynn Hudson Our Sweet Mama and Gran was loved by so many, she loved unconditionally and with a big heart. So many memories made and so many more to make, but we know she is with us in our hearts. She touched so many and always welcomed everyone in her house with open arms. Our Mom never complained, and she listened when no one else would. She would cook for you and cook plenty for all. She loved doing for everyone and taking...
Inductees For Friday’s 2021 Hall of Honor Ceremony Revealed
Information courtesy of the Hall of Honor committee Four former Sulphur Springs athletic greats will be inducted into the Sulphur Springs High School Hall of Honor in pre-game ceremonies Friday night, October 22, before the football game against Greenville. A former NFL player, a record-setting girls soccer player, a state medalist distance runner and a defensive standout on the 2008 state championship football team will all be added...
DPS Urges Children, Drivers to Learn Safe Habits During National School Bus Safety Week
National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 18-22, 2021, and the Texas Department of Public Safety would like to remind the public that they play an important role in ensuring the school buses make it to their destinations safely each day. “School buses are the safest mode of travel for children to get to school, and drivers need to do simple but crucial things, such as not passing a school bus or paying attention when they...
Winnsboro Police Department Oct. 11-17, 2021 Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Oct. 11-17, 2021, included the following: Arrests Kyle Locke, age 21, of Mount Vernon was arrested on October 13, 2021, on a charge of driving while intoxicated-second offense and fleeing the scene of an accident. Jay West, age 45, of Winnsboro was arrested on October 14, 2021, on an Apache County warrant for failure to appear on a stolen vehicle charge and a Wood County motion...
Lady Cats Basketball Season Schedule Finalized
Wildcats football head coach and athletic director of SSISD Greg Owens released the Lady Cats basketball schedule on Wednesday, Oct. 13. It will be the first year under new head coach Erica Delley, who previously coached at Greenville. The season gets underway later this month on Saturday, Oct. 30 when Sulphur Springs participates in a tri-match hosted by Lone Oak. The Lady Cats will host a tri-match of their own before traveling on...
Prizes Awarded At 2021 Help A Child Benefit, But True Winners Will Be Children Who Benefit From Fundraiser
Several prizes were awarded at the 2021 Help A Child events, but the true winners will be the children who will benefit from the annual fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will be divided among Scottish Rite Hospital, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center and three local foster families, to help support children who have been or are alleged to have been abused, neglected or have certain medical maladies that require specialized...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society October 21, 2021 Monthly Meeting Will Be Virtual by Patti Todd Gillespie
Patti Todd Gillespie Patti Todd Gillespie brings energy and humor to her classes. She is a huge believer in lifetime learning and inclusive, respectful presenting. An avid hobby-genealogist for 30 years, Patti formed Family Lines & Stories, her own research group, 6 years ago. She stays busy researching for clients and speaks to groups, small and large, in and out of Texas – usually virtually...
2021 Earl W Martin 42 Tournament Winners
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center hosted the 2021 Autumn version of the Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament on Saturday October 16. The Texas-bred domino game is extremely popular amongst Hopkins County folks, and there are actually three tournaments held per year at the Seniors Center. Winners are included in the slideshow! 1st Place Joey Martin and Ronnie Martin2nd Place Tom Holloway and Jeanette Bray3rd Place John Perkins and...
Virgil Ray Brown
Virgil Ray Brown Graveside services for Virgil Ray Brown, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at Rockdale Cemetery with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Pallbearers will be Ben Worsham, Dusty Worsham, Clay Brown, Jesse James Brown, Donny Brown, and Shane Gilbert. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to service time, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Ray passed away on Saturday,...
