Obituary – Troy Simmons
A memorial service for Troy Simmons, age 67, of Como, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Simmons passed away on January 14, 2022. Troy was born on July 7, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, to James Lewis Simmons and Linnie Jo Patton. He married Dorothy (Evans) Simmons on November 9, 1974, in Como, Texas. He was a member of Full Gospel House of Prayer and held a seat at the Joe Bob’s...
Obituary – Joan Harness
Joan Harness Graveside service for Joan Harness, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Brigham Cemetery with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Harness passed away on January 13, 2022, at her home after a long illness. Joan was born on November 21, 1930, in Emory, Texas, to Alta and Fred Jones. She attended Emory and surrounding schools. Joan married...
TxDOT Road Report for Jan. 17, 2022
TxDot Logo Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 17, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell...
Crime In Sulphur Springs At 22-Year Low In 2021
New 22-Year Lows Set in 3 Major Offense Categories, High Set In Another Last Year Crime declined in 2021 in Sulphur Springs, dropping from 188 offenses in 2020 to a new 22-year record low of 128 offenses recorded by Sulphur Springs Police Department in the seven major offense reporting categories. In the past, the least number of offenses recorded by SSPD in a year was 162 in 2019 and the most was 371 offenses in 2004. From 2020 to...
Wildcats Soccer Falls to Lufkin, 4-1
The men’s soccer team could not keep up with a talented Lufkin squad, losing 4-1 in their second day of the Lobo Invitational on Friday, Jan. 14. Coach Alexi Upton’s squad kept up with the Panthers through the first half, tied 1-1, but the second half Lufkin put the tourney match on ice. The Panthers scored three goals unanswered in the second half to beat Sulphur Springs 4-1 on Friday, Jan. 14 in Longview. Osvaldo...
Gale Roberts To Be Honored Jan. 19 With Retirement Reception
Gale Roberts, retiring secretary for the City of Sulphur Springs Community members are invited to stop by the Council Chambers inside Sulphur Springs Municipal Building (City Hall) between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, to help celebrate Gale Roberts at a reception hosted to celebrate the retiring city secretary. The reception will be a come and go event and all are welcome to stop by, express appreciation to Roberts for...
Obituary – Royce A.J. Campbell
Royce A.J. Campbell Funeral service for Royce A.J. Campbell, age 74 of Yantis, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday January 15, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Johnny Smith officiating. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at Thompson Cemetery at 700 South State Highway 78 Nevada, Texas 75173. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Campbell passed away on January 13, 2022, at Carriage House Manor....
COVID-19 Continues To Rise, With 578 Active Cases In Hopkins County On Jan. 14
As has been the case across the country, state and world, COVID-19 cases have continued to surge in Hopkins County this week. Over the past four days alone, new cases have far outpaced recoveries with only 24 recoveries and 157 new COVID cases, which coupled with the 174 new cases reported Jan. 1-7, 2022, leaves 578 Hopkins County resident who still actively had COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 13, according to Texas Department of State...
Both Basketball and Soccer Teams in Action On Friday Game Day
Even with school out until Wednesday, Jan. 19, both basketball and soccer teams are in action for this Jan. 14 edition of Friday game day. Both basketball squads take on Longview and men and women’s soccer are locked in for day two of tournament play. Men’s soccer are the first team up on Jan. 14 in day two of their second tournament of the season in the Lobo Invitational. Coach Alexi Upton’s squad takes on Lufkin at...
Obituary – James Elvis Tully
James Elvis Tully A memorial service for Dr. James (Jim) Elvis Tully, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jerry Savage of League Street Church of Christ officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Jim passed away on January 12, 2022, at his residence. Jim was born on March 8, 1929, in Dike, Texas, to Joseph Lee and Rosa Bell (Eades) Tully. He...
