Lady Cats Basketball Loses at Home to Mount Pleasant, 69-18
Women’s basketball had a tough time against Mount Pleasant, falling to the Lady Tigers 69-18 on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Mount Pleasant full court-pressed the Lady Cats from the opening jump and Sulphur Springs did not respond well, scoring four points in the first as Coach Delley’s squad trailed 21-4 heading in to the second quarter. Scoring opened in the second for the women’s basketball team, putting up 11 points against...
David Rex Kelly
David Rex Kelly David Rex Kelly was born on February 15, 1961, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to John and Norris “Susie” Kelly. David entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 17, 2022. His mother, father, and eight siblings preceded him in death. In his early years David attended Mitchell Chapel God in Christ, at the young age of six, David started cooking and cl eaning. He attended Sulphur Springs Public Schools and graduated from...
Obituary – Crystal Rogers
Crystal Rogers Visitation for Crystal Rogers, age 60, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Rogers passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her residence. Crystal was born on July 31, 1961, in Garland, Texas, to Jimmie Lee Spears and Shirley Ann Farmer. She married Royce Rogers. Crystal worked as a cook. She is survived by her husband, Royce;...
Candidate Filing Now Open For May 7 Sulphur Springs City Council, Sulphur Springs ISD & Yantis ISD School Board Elections
All 3 Incumbents Seeking Reelection To Sulphur Springs ISD Board Of Trustees Candidate filing for the May 7 school and municipal elections opened Wednesday morning and will continue during business hours through Feb. 18, 2022. Sulphur Springs ISD School Board All three incumbents — Craig Roberts, Leesa Toliver, John Prickette — filed candidate applications first thing Wednesday morning seeking reelection to their three...
Hopkins County 4-H Clubs Collecting Food Donations As Part Of Souper Bowl of Caring
For over 30 years, the Souper Bowl of Caring movement has been inspiring people across the nation to tackle hunger in their local communities. This initiative uses the timeframe around one of the nation’s largest sporting events – the NFL Super Bowl – as a tool to feed families throughout the state. Hopkins County 4-H clubs encourage all households to help tackle hunger in Hopkins County by donating one food items for just one NFL...
Cumby ISD Will Remain Closed Rest Of Week Due Staffing Shortages In Essential Areas Due To Illness
Cumby ISD will remain closed the rest of the week due to continued staffing shortages in essential areas due to COVID and illnesses. Currently, classes are scheduled to resume at the usual time on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. All extracurricular activities except varsity games have been canceled. Varsity will be played because they are district games and must be made up. The Wednesday and Friday games will be away. Saturday’s varsity...
Chamber Connection – Jan. 19: Lunch & Learn, Sip & Shop, Business Before Hours Coming Up
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney It’s not too late to sign up for the Chamber’s Lunch and Learn next week. April Bliss, founder of Bliss Digital Innovations, will present the Chamber’s quarterly Lunch and Learn, providing small businesses with useful, timely information about digital advertising options that fit your small business. The seminar will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday,...
Making Mindfulness a Priority in 2022
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] At the start of a new year, many people re-examine their lives and make resolutions intended to improve health and wellness. Basics such as eating right, exercising and getting adequate sleep are often included. Those are important, but are often not achieved. Most people know the basics of maintaining their...
Eric Posey
Eric Posey, age 55, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2021 in Tyler, TX. No services are planned. Eric was born on January 29, 1966 in Sulphur Springs to Daniel and Lillian Jane (Williams) Posey. He worked a a manager of Dollar General. He was a member League Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Jane Posey of Sulphur Springs; sister, Michelle Ingram and husband, Jeff of Tyler. He...
4 Free At-Home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests Can Be Ordered Online
Several local residents have reported difficulties finding free COVID tests or scheduling free COVID tests. In the US, residents can now order online four tests to be shipped free at the end of January to residential addresses through the post office for those who request them. One type of COVID-19 test kit that can purchased This is not for individuals who immediately need COVID-19 tests, but those who wish to order them online to...
