Man Sentenced To 1 Year In The County Jail For Violating Probation On Assault Charge
A 52-year-old Pickton man was sentenced to 1 year in the county jail for violating probation, which he was on for a 2017 assault charge, according to arrest reports. Paige Spencer Whitworth (HCSO jail photo) Paige Spencer Whitworth appeared in the 8th Judicial District Court Aug. 17, 2021 on a motion to revoke his pobation. He pled guilty and received the maximum sentence of 1 year in the county jail for violating probation on the...
A Few Changes To Note As SSISD Begins The 2021-2022 School Year Today
Sulphur Springs ISD Administrators went over a few changes this year that students, parents and staff will want to make note of, particularly those regarding school meals, corporal punishment, absences, one dress code change, School Health Advisory Council operations, final exams, leave for SSISD police officer and return to school plan basics. School Meals SSISD Child Nutrition Deparmtent, like those in most school districts this...
Roy Borden
Graveside service for Roy Borden, age 71 of Sulphur Bluff, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday August 23, 2021, at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Borden passed away on August 17, 2021, at Pleasant Springs Nursing and Rehab. Roy Borden Roy was born on November 29, 1949, in Deport, Texas, to J.T. and Reba (House) Borden. He married Debbie...
Wildcats Team Tennis Emerges Victorious Yesterday at Tyler High Before Rain Forced Early End to Match
It has been a busy two weeks for Wildcats team tennis. Even though school started today, Aug. 18, the squad led by Coach Tony Martinez yesterday participated in their fourth contest since Aug. 9. Wildcats team tennis went 4-3 in doubles versus Tyler High yesterday before being rained out, giving Coach Martinez’s squad the win. Last Monday, on Aug. 9, the team travelled to the DFW metroplex to take on Mesquite Poteet HS. Wildcats...
Jury Duty Cancelled for Today, August 18th, 2021
Jury duty for today, 08/18/2021 at 1:30 PM, for the Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct Two, is canceled. There is no need for any potential jurors to appear or contact the court. For questions or concerns, please contact the JP, Pct. No. Two, court at 903-438-4036.
Miller Grove Robotics Team Receives Medals From World Championship
Members of the 2020-2021 Miller Grove Junior High Robotics Teams today received medals awarded for their participation in a different kind of robotics global world championship. “In April of last school year, these students were strong competitors in the VEX State Robotics competition and, as a result, qualified to compete in the VEX World Competition held virtually in May. They are receiving medals today from VEX for competing...
Randy Knight
Randy Knight Funeral services for Doyce “Randy” Knight, age 62, of Point, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Doughtery Cemetery with Ricky Benton, Ken Moody, Tim Clem, Randy Calhoun, Josh Weatherbee, and Heath McCraw serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Randy passed away on...
Shirley Jean Dacus
Shirley Jean Dacus March 4, 1954 ~ August 14, 2021 (age 67) Shirley Jean Dacus, age 67, of Scroggins, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at her home. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery with Jay Miller officiating. Shirley was born to George H. and Gertie Marie (Bonham) Rawls on March 4, 1954, in DeKalb, Texas. She married Anthony “Tony” Dacus on January 19,...
Do You Have The Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet, Fall Events On Your Calendar?
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet Approaching The 2020-2021 4-H year wrapped up with nearly 200 4-H members in Hopkins County. A highlight of the year is the annual 4-H Achievement Banquet where we recognize accomplishments of our 4-H members. This year’s banquet is slated for Saturday, August 21, and we have a...
3 COVID-19 Deaths, 25 New Cases & 27 Recoveries Reported Aug. 17, 2021, For Hopkins County
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to swell in Hopkins County, with 25 new COVID-19 cases reported Aug. 17, three additional deaths and 27 recoveries reported on Tuesday, 2021. That leaves 244 active COVID-19 cases among Hopkins County residents on Aug. 17. Also across the region, only 1 ICU hospital bed was available on Monday. COVID-19 Deaths Across the state, only 96 new COVID-19 fatalities were recorded by Texas Department of...
