Wildcats Soccer Hosts Paris Tuesday in Likely District Total Bout
Coach Alexi Upton and his team do not have much time to celebrate their huge win on Monday, for they have a huge Tuesday duel in Sulphur Springs. Wildcats soccer hosts Paris in what is likely to be for the district championship, according to Coach Upton. Both schools enter Tuesday’s duel at Gerald Prim Stadium 2-0, both tied for first in 15-4A. Already a game up on the competition, including Paris’s win over Pittsburg, and...
Jon-Gregory O’Neal Watson
Jon was born May 22, 1976 in Greenville, Texas to Medford Watson and Beverly Gregory. He grew up in Sulphur Springs, but spent most of his out of school time in Hunt County with his Watson cousins and family. Jon loved all things outdoors, from hunting arrowheads (of which he was an expert) all the way to just enjoying watching the birds at a feeder, or the deer in the woods. He loved animals of all sorts. A larger...
**UPDATE**Eclipse Meeting Schedule
Feb. 7, 2023- This is the New schedule for the Eclipse meetings this week, rescheduled from last week due to the ice storm. Entertainment and Lodging — 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 Administration and Planning – 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3 Events – 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6 Marketing/Community Engagement – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Safety and Logistics (infrastructure) – 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Events/Entertainment/Lodging...
Gafford Chapel Church Stew, Chili And Auction
Feb. 7, 2023 – Gafford Chapel Church will be having chili and stew on Feb. 11 at 5 pm, anyone is welcome to come by and get a bowl of their choice. Gafford Chapel Church will also be hosting a auction along with the chili and stew starting at 6:30 pm. Donations to the church are always accepted. Located at: 6491 TX-11, Sulphur Springs
Mary Sue Hanby Shoaff
Mary Sue Hanby Shoaff, 77, of Cumby passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Mary was born on July 19. 1945 in Dallas, TX to Raymond Hanby and Nona Rhoads Hanby. She married Jerry Franklin Shoaff on June 3, 1966 in Dallas, TX. Mary was a Licensed Vocational Nurse until her retirement. Her favorite thing to do was keeping up with children on Facebook, painting little houses &...
Wildcats Basketball Clinches No. 1 Seed with Win Tuesday
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team has a great opportunity Tuesday. In Paris at North Lamar Tuesday, if his team can take care of business and pick up the win, the Wildcats clinch the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. The Panthers (2-5, 5th in 15-4A), won only their second game in district play Friday when they beat winless Pittsburg 49-42. They have a much tougher test ahead of them Tuesday, Feb. 7 when they host Sulphur Springs. Wildcats...
Miller Dee Morgan
Graveside service with military honors for Miller Dee Morgan, age 80, of Winnsboro will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Dr. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. There is no formal visitation scheduled. Mr. Morgan passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Miller Dee Morgan was born July 9, 1942 in Sulphur Springs to Royce Neal Morgan and Virgie Ruth...
Wildcats Soccer Hosts Liberty Eylau Monday
Coach Alexi Upton and his team are at home Monday, Feb. 6 hosting Liberty Eylau. The Wildcats are riding high following their win Friday at Pleasant Grove. In Texarkana, Sulphur Springs beat the Hawks 4-3 in PKS. The men’s soccer coach said it was a great result in a hostile environment. Even with that, he applauded his team for their composure in fighting for the three points awarded in overtime wins. Neither team could put one...
SSISD Parents Night Out Feb. 10 2023
Feb. 6, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD will be hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. at SSES for school-aged children 5 – 11. SSISD would like to use this opportunity to raise funds for their Summer Day Camp Program to add more activates for their campers to enjoy. Price is $20 per child, several accommodations such as food will be provided. For more information/sign up Please...
Lady Cats Basketball Goes 2-0 in Road-Stand, Hosts Senior Night Tuesday
Last week Coach Brian Jones and his team were scheduled to play Tuesday and Friday, at Paris and North Lamar, but poor road conditions due to snow throughout Texas forced their match at Paris Tuesday to be pushed back. As a result of schools reopening Thursday, that was the earliest Lady Cats could get back into action. Coach Jones and his team as a result faced a huge road-stand, on Thursday and Friday playing at Paris and Liberty...
