You Would Not Drive Intoxicated, Why Drive Intexticated?
Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent, FCH By Johanna Hicks You have undoubtedly heard of the dangers of driving while intoxicated, but what about other driving distractions? Our roadways are more dangerous now than they were pre-pandemic and 2021 marks the second deadliest year on Texas roads. Calling attention to the dangers of distracted driving can help end this deadly streak on our roads. In a study done by American Automobile...
Wildcats Baseball Falls in Tight One at Texas High 1-0
Coach Jerrod Hammack’s team ended up on the wrong side of a dead-even match-up, giving up an error that proved costly. Sulphur Springs fought all 7 innings to get the win Tuesday which would have been two straight victories for the Wildcats. Baseball had two runners on in three of their first four at-bats, but could not turn them into runs as the Wildcats left those innings empty handed. For three and a half innings the game...
April 13 Chamber Connection: Educational Lunch And Learn Coming Up On April 20
By Butch Burney Education will be the topic of the Chamber’s next Lunch and Learn, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at The Oaks Bed and Breakfast. Cumby ISD faculty will be on hand to talk about their PTECH program and how student internships can benefit businesses and students alike. Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Mike Lamb will also be on hand to discuss the $93 million bond proposal that will go before...
Five Men Arrested On Felony Warrants Over the Past Week
At least five men were arrested over the past week, April 6-11, 2022, on felony warrants. CR 4761 Arrest Bennie Le Hackbarth-Thompson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Aaron Chaney and Alvin Jordan obtained information Monday that a 29-year-old had a warrant for his arrest and that he was known to be living at a County Road 4761 residence. The deputies arrived at the address, contacted Bennie Le...
Gina McCoy
Memorial service and burial for Gina McCoy, age 62, of Yantis, Texas, will be held at a later date. Mrs. McCoy passed away on March 29, 2022, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Gina McCoy Gina was born on July 4, 1959, in Inglewood, Calif., to Ima Lou (Wilson) McCoy. She married Sean Miller and spent 26 wonderful years with him, growing a life and raising their only daughter. Gina worked as an at-home care attendant and was a...
Lady Cats Softball, Wildcats Baseball in Texarkana for Tuesday Game Day
Both baseball and softball head to Texarkana Tuesday, Apr. 12 to take on Texas High. Lady Cats softball look to get the season-sweep against the Lady Tigers. By doing so, Sulphur Springs will have swept five schools so far during their district season (Hallsville, Longview, Mount Pleasant and Texas High). Regardless of a 3-5 district record, Coach David Carrillo and his team expect a tough match in Texarkana. The last time the two...
Obituary – Nate Batchelor
Nate Batchelor Nate will be remembered at a graveside service at Restlawn Memorial Park on TX-HWY 154 on Thursday, April 14, at 11 a.m., led by Pastor Perry Crisp. Honorary pallbearers are his loving neighbors, Paul Wilcoxsin, Bill Echart, J.R. Dalrymple, Joe Conaway and Jeff Delozier. Nathan Thomas Batchelor (Nate), a longtime resident of Yantis passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Nate was born on February 7, 1949, in Fort Worth,...
Six Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges In 4 Days
At least six people were arrested on controlled substance charges in the past four days, according to arrest and jail reports. I-30 East Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Josh Davis reported stopping a Mazda PS at 10:36 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 131 for a defective license plate light. Victor Hugo Torres (HCSO jail photo) A records check showed the driver to have an active warrant for his...
Blood Drive In Honor Of Israel Lewis To Be Held April 14 At CHRISTUS parking lot
Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 11, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine Flag of Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of...
Jerry Moss
Graveside service for Jerry Moss, age 81 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Tuesday,April 12, 2022 at Restlawn Memorial Park with CJ Duffey officiating. There will be no formal visitation.Mr. Moss passed away on April 10, 2022 at his residence. Jerry was born on October 16, 1940 in Hopkins County, TX to Clifford L. and Sarah Elizabeth(Anderson) Moss. He married Helen Crowson on May 9, 1959. Jerry graduated from Sulphur...
