Ernest “Willy” Sells
Apr28

Ernest “Willy” Sells

Funeral service for Ernest “Willy” Sells, age 76, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Justin Darrow officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Interment will follow at the Seymore Cemetery. Mr. Sells died on April 27, 2021 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX.      He was born the son of Clyde David Sells, Sr....

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Commerce Tigers Baseball Falls to Lone Oak on Senior Night
Apr28

Commerce Tigers Baseball Falls to Lone Oak on Senior Night

The Commerce Tigers baseball team jumped out to a quick lead on Senior Night but it was not enough as Lone Oak scored 11 unanswered to best the Tigers in Commerce on Tuesday, Apr. 27 by a score of 11-1. Commerce got their only run of the game when Nicholson of the Tigers was walked by Lone Oak pitching, and following an error by Lone Oak catcher Jackson, Nicholson was able to advance all the way to third base. The following batter for...

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Auto Tech Students Accept Top Tech Challenge
Apr28

Auto Tech Students Accept Top Tech Challenge

Sulphur Springs High School auto tech students Jackson Burnett and Jessica Snyder/ Photo: Courtesy SSHS Sulphur Springs High School automotive technology students Jackson Burnett and Jessica Snyder competed in auto tech competition at the 2021 Universal Technical Institute Top Tech Challenge. This is the first year SSHS students have competed in this competition. The contest took place on the UTI – Irving campus on April 24. The...

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CHRISTUS Facilities Offer COVID Vaccines, Pain Management, Digestive Health Services
Apr28

CHRISTUS Facilities Offer COVID Vaccines, Pain Management, Digestive Health Services

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News, April 28, 2021 By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs, Texas – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. The current blood shortage is the worst in decades – We need your help! Carter BloodCare is...

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Commerce Tigers Track Competes Well at Regionals, But None Advance to State
Apr28

Commerce Tigers Track Competes Well at Regionals, But None Advance to State

The Commerce Tigers mens track and field team competed in the 3A Region 2 Track meet last Friday and Saturday in Whitehouse. Seven athletes from Commerce advanced to the Regional meet with the hopes of advancing to state. While the seven Tigers fought hard and competed well, no Commerce athletes advanced to the state track meet. Three Tiger athletes placed in the top 6 in their respective events. In running events, J’den Wilson...

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TxDOT Calls for Safer Driving as Work Zone Traffic Deaths Rise During Pandemic
Apr28

TxDOT Calls for Safer Driving as Work Zone Traffic Deaths Rise During Pandemic

NEWS RELEASE — PARIS DISTRICT Tim McAlavy (903) 737-9213 [email protected] AUSTIN – Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9% in 2020 compared to 2019. That’s why TxDOT is calling on drivers to make safety their number one priority at all times and especially when passing through active construction and maintenance work zones on the roadway. TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is...

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Local Authorities Initiated What Turned Into A Multicounty Vehicle Pursuit
Apr28

Local Authorities Initiated What Turned Into A Multicounty Vehicle Pursuit

Local authorities reportedly initiated what turned into a multicounty vehicle pursuit that concluded in New Boston early April 28, according to law enforcement reports. The incident reportedly started with a complaint of a disturbance at a West Shannon Road travel center called in to Sulphur Springs Police early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021. Sulphur Springs Police responded. The vehicle had reportedly left the area headed...

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North Hopkins Baseball Team Loses Heart Breaker, 3-2 to Cumby at Home
Apr28

North Hopkins Baseball Team Loses Heart Breaker, 3-2 to Cumby at Home

The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team never could over take the Cumby Trojans losing a 3-2 game at home Tuesday (April 27). Cumby scored single runs in the second and third innings to go up, 2-0. The Panthers cut the lead to 2-1 in the 4th. Cumby went up 3-1 in the 5th and North Hopkins then made it a one run game again at 3-2 in the 5th. That’s the way it ended up. Both teams had 5 hits and made 2 errors. Karson Jenkins took...

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Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stalking His Ex-Girlfriend
Apr28

Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stalking His Ex-Girlfriend

A 41-year-old Sulphur Springs man arrested Monday for public intoxication is now also accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend by following her from work to her residence, according to arrest reports. Christopher James “J.C.” Timmons Sulphur Springs Police officers first became involved around 2:10 p.m. April 26, 2021, when a multiple vehicle crash was reported on private property. Upon arrival, they observed damage to a...

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‘Plant Swap’ Sat. May 1@ 9AM by Master Gardeners, 744 Gilmer St.
Apr28

‘Plant Swap’ Sat. May 1@ 9AM by Master Gardeners, 744 Gilmer St.

The Hopkins County Master Gardeners would like to invite you to participate at the 2021 Plant Swap this coming Saturday May 1, 2021 starting at 9:00 AM at the parking lot of the Bright Star Veterinary Clinic located at 744 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. All types of plant varieties will be offered for swapping or donation. While there, you can meet other local gardeners, find out about the Extension Service’ Master Gardener...

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