Jacob R. Landers
Jacob R. Landers Jacob Ryan Landers, 45, passed away on December 27, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Jacob was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He graduated from SS High School in 1994, and later attended Tyler Junior College. He began his career as a school photographer, working up to managing school photography territories in Louisiana and then later West Texas. Jacob was happily married to Shanna Landers, who was his partner in...
Kathy Ross Clayton
Services for Kathy Ross Clayton, 71, of Tyler will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Dr. John A. (Von) Dawson officiating. Interment will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Ridgeway Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, Texas under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home with Rev. David Burns officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 9-10 a.m....
Obituary – John Colfax
John Colfax A funeral service for John Colfax, age 55, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with B.J. Smithers officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with Shannon Gaines, Asa Bloyed, Shawn Bloyed, Heath Petty, Jason Oxford and David Fyke serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr....
Saputo Sewer Main Project Finishes Under Construction Budget
The City of Sulphur Springs has closed out the Saputo sewer main project, a project spanning several months but which finished under the construction budget. City officials will soon be submitting all of the documentation and paperwork for the project to the appropriate state authorities as stipulated for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program funding. Map showing the Saputo Sewer Main project This $750,000 sewer project...
Wildcats Basketball and Both Soccer Teams in Action For Tuesday Game Day
Wildcats basketball and both soccer teams are in action for Tuesday game day. Men’s basketball are locked in for day two of the Allen Holiday invitational tournament, taking on stiff competition in Rowlett and Frisco Memorial. The first game up for the men’s basketball team on Tuesday, Dec. 28 is at 2 P.M. against Rowlett. After taking on the Eagles, Coach Brandon Shaver and his Wildcats are back in action in the...
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinics, Urgent Care, Vaccine Clinics Closed Friday, Dec. 31, 2021
Business News: December 28, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Flu Shots: Do not Delay, Get Yours Today! Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-insor by appointment; to schedule, call 903.885.3181. Holiday Closings CHRISTUS Trinity...
Wildcats Basketball Beats Lake Travis 54-45 in Day One of Allen Holiday Tournament
The men’s basketball team won their opening contest of the Allen Holiday Tournament against Lake Travis 54-45 on Monday, Dec. 27. Sulphur Springs jumped out to a big lead at 21-7 in the second, but the Cavaliers began to chip away at the Wildcats lead, trailing by eight at the half 28-20. Lake Travis fought tooth-and-nail to keep up with the men’s basketball team, but Coach Brandon Shaver’s team outscored the Cavs...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Dec. 20-26, 2021
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Dec. 20-26, 2021: Winnsboro Police Arrests Darius Watters, 30 years of age, of Greenville, was arrested on Dec. 21, 2021, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.Alana Vance, 36 years of age, of Pittsburg, was arrested on Dec. 22, 2021, for public Intoxication and possession of a dangerous drug. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police...
Como Man Accused Of Threatening Stepfather With Knife, Then, Assaulting Officer
A 42-year-old Como man was accused of threatening his stepfather with a knife during an altercation, then compounding his legal troubles by becoming unruly at the hospital and assaulting the deputy who took him there to be treated, according to arrest reports. Christopher Scott Brown(HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Josh Davis and Drew Fisher responded just after 8 p.m. Christmas Day on Gaskins Street in...
Commissioners Court Approves 1% COLA For County Retirees, MOUs, SART Resolution
Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved funding for two groups of people, retirees and a rail district. A line item transfer, MOUs with Sulphur Springs ISD and approving a resolution designating a Sexual Assault Response Team were also approved by during Monday’s Commissioners Court session. Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook asked the Commissioners Court to consider approving a cost of living adjustment for people who...
