Harper, Little Named SSHS Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Sulphur Springs High School recognized Matthew Chase Harper as valedictorian and Nathan Kendall Little as salutatorian of the SSHS Class of 2021 during a small reception in the school library, featuring cookies, cupcakes and flavored drinks with administrators, their parents and media. Harper, son of Lisa and Nathan Couch and Jaime and Amy Harper, graduates with a 4.45 grade point average. The 17-year-old is the second in his family...
Lady Cats Softball and Wildcats Baseball Have Important District Games at Home on Senior Night
Tuesday (April 20), Senior Night is the last district game of the season for the Lady Cats. With a win over Pine Tree Tuesday, the Lady Cats can assure themselves of at least a co-district championship. The Lady Cats are 10-1 and they are tied with Hallsville going into Tuesday games. Hallsville plays Marshall at home Tuesday. The Lady Cats are 20-3 for the season. Senior Night for the Lady Cats is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m....
Mariam Tran 6th After First Day of Region II Golf Tourney Monday
Lady Cats Golfer Marian Tran had a good first day at the Region II Golf Tournament Monday (April 19) at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Tran shot a first day 77 that put her in 6thplace. She is 9 strokes behind the first day leader. Day two is taking place Tuesday. Top individuals not on a qualifying team can qualify for the State Golf Tournament May 10-11 at White Wing Golf Course in Georgetown. Mariam Tran, pictured center, with...
Never Too Late to Return
Jessica Arnold of Sulphur Springs, left, is returning to PJC-Sulphur Springs Center to compete her studies. Assisting her is Angela Ellis, Financial Aid Advisor at the college. For more information call 903-885-1232.
Esther Lee Allen
Funeral services for Esther Lee Allen, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at North Caney Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m, Friday, April 23, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Esther passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home....
Cumby ISD Supt. Slaughter Visits With KSST About May 1 Bond Election
Shelly Slaughter is a 17-year employee of Cumby ISD, having also served as Elementary Principal and High School Principal On Tuesday April 20, 2021, Cumby ISD Superintendent Shelly Slaughter appeared on the KSST Good Morning Show regarding the 2021 Cumby School Bond Election. During the interview, Slaughter stated that anyone who pays Cumby school taxes and who is a registered voter is eligible to vote in the May 1 election. Or they...
Assessing Damage From Texas’s 2021 Winter Storm, by Mario Villarino
According to D. Richards, Texas A&M AgriLife horticultural agent “Gardening has plenty of challenges. Insects, diseases, drought, wind, excessive rainfall, soil prob-lems, lack of pollination, too much sun, not enough sun, blazing heat, bitter cold…and the list goes on. Joan Brennan, Hopkins County Master Gardener and current president, visited with Pip Bickford with Carriage House Minor in Sulphur Springs as they evaluate...
Dallas Man Leads Police On 10-Mile Vehicle Pursuit, Foot Chase Along I-30
A 40-year-old Dallas man was accused of leading police on a 10-mile vehicle pursuit along Interstate 30 then attempted to run from them on foot Monday morning, according to arrest reports. NIX,RODGRICK JERMAINE, 2013 Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Terry Miller attempted to stop a Nissan Murano at 9:15 a.m. April 19 on Interstate 30 at the 125 mile marker for driving 87 in a 75 mile per hour speed zone. Instead of stopping, the driver...
Saltillo Lady Lions Softball Crushes Sulphur Bluff
The Saltllo Lady Lions softball team scored early and often, beating Sulphur Bluff by a score of 19-0 on Monday, Apr. 19. Saltillo’s offense was able to put 3 or more runs on the board in three separate innings of the four inning contest. It started in the first inning, when the visiting Lady Lions took the first at-bat of the game. Saltillo quickly jumped out to a 3-0 lead over the Lady Bears. Sulphur Bluff did not manage to...
Hometown Roots: Mattison Insurance Agency-Local Help When You Need It!
Mattison Insurance Agency, Inc. is a family owned and operated insurance agency serving Northeast Texas. Founded by Glenn Mattison in 2001 in Sulphur Springs, they opened their Paris office in 2013 and the Greenville office in 2019. After a year in Greenville, Mattison Insurance purchased Sinclair-Ramsey Insurance Agency in February of 2020 when Steve Ramsey retired. Glenn’s wife, Leeta, serves as the Office Manager, running...
