Samona Reene Cuevas
Samona Reene Cuevas was born into her loving mother’s arms on December 28th, 2021, at 12:58 PM. She came earthside with the sweetest cry, most perfect little nose, all ten fingers and all ten toes; weighing 1 pound, 14.5 ounces and measuring 12 inches long. Time was a thief, and after 97 minutes, Samona peacefully drifted to sleep, taking her last breath knowing only the feeling of being held and loved. “The world may never notice if...
Monday Game Day Brings Wildcats Golf, Lady Cats Volleyball in Bi-District Playoffs
This week brings Game day not only on the usual suspects of Tuesday and Friday, but also today, on Monday, Nov. 1. Seeing as how they are already halfway through their season, Coach Jeremy DeLorge and his team will no doubt be looking to finish the season strong. The Wildcats golf team will be in their second-to-last competition of the fall 2021 season when they travel to Garland to take on Richardson High at Firewheel Golf Park...
Barry Gene (B.W.) Washington
Barry Washington Barry Gene (B.W.) Washington was born December 12, 1956, to Troas Ben Washington and Virginia Kate Washington. However, he didn’t enter this world alone. His identical twin brother, Harry Dean Washington, arrived shortly after him. Barry graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1975. He loved sports and God. Barry was raised in a Christian household, and was saved at an early age. Although he never professed to...
Lee Street Jamboree: Fun for the Entire Family
Last Saturday September 18th, was the annual Lee Street Jamboree in downtown Greenville. Families were all smiles as they grabbed some snacks to eat, and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Food trucks had everything from kettle corn popcorn and Kona ice to nachos, hamburgers, cheese fries, and even wine popsicles for mom and dad! Many of the unique vendors offered great deals that had people shopping until they dropped. Several vendors...
5th Annual OVET BBQ Cookoff Brings 25 Best Cooks to Town!
Just as the delicious aromas of BBQ cooking draw people, so did the idea of all the best BBQ cooks coming together in one place! That place was Sulphur Springs, Texas over the weekend of May 14 and 15. And the VFW Post Home 8560 along the Interstate was the perfect place to hold it, on the north side of the property which was once a rodeo grounds. The only thing there wasn’t quite a-plenty of was parking, however the OVET...
SSHS Interior Design Team Win State, Qualify For National FCCLA Contest
Three members of Christina Davis’ interior design class at Sulphur Springs High School won the state FCCLA championship. Sophomores Mykylie Meador, Kaylee Schumacher and Jillian Jumper advanced from regional competition to the state interior design contest, both contests conducted virtually due to COVID-19 this year. “They won first place in state. One of the judges gave them a perfect score. I’m really proud of the...
A Modern Day Dr. Dolittle
A low mechanical buzz fills the air as Dr. Denise Fowler inserts a long pole with a flat-tipped grinder into the large white gelding’s mouth. The sedated horse blinks lazily as Fowler and her team brush and grind his teeth. As she files off the sharp edges and cleans his teeth, a new smell emanates from the horse’s mouth, it’s as if someone’s opened a fresh bag of Doritos mixed with the smell of fresh hay. Dr. Fowler pauses her work...
Trading Post for June 19, 2020
6500 watt A/C window unit, 2 years old, $150. 5000 BTU A/C Window unit with heat $150. Large Stainless Steel electric smoker $175. Oak pellet stove used twice $500. 903 440 4148 For Sale: Barely used push mower with bag. Purchased from Outdoor Power. Also selling rechargeable trimmer. 903 885 9464. I have a box which contains new dogs training pads unopen, a electric dog water fountain with filter, two new dog beddings everything in...
Trading Post for June 17, 2020
I have a box which contains new dogs training pads unopen, a electric dog water fountain with filter, two new dog beddings everything in box and ready to be sold asking $20 for all or you can buy items individual call or text 903-440-5523 if no answer please leave a message For Sale: blueberries and free range eggs from our family farm east of Sulphur Springs. Eggs are $2-$3 per dozen. Fresh-picked or frozen blueberries are $5 per...
Trading Post for June 16, 2020
Lost Puppy: Named Lucky, black dachshund, intact, blue collar. 611 Fuller St. Reward offered. Owner is deaf, and missing the dog terribly. If you have seen this dog, or for more info., please call 903-885-7764. Needing: Once a week cleaning will pay $10.00 hr. Wednesday please. Dike Tx. call for information 903 945-3202. I have a fisher price sit me up floor seat and a summer infant 3 stage super baby seat the baby can twist and turn...
