Elmer Louis Agee
Elmer Louis Agee was born February 17, 1933 to Clarence and Jessie Caudle Agee in Saltillo, Texas, and departed this earth for his heavenly home on January 29, 2022. Over his nearly 89 years, Louis was known and beloved for his warm and inviting nature, wry sense of humor, strong work ethic and abiding love of God, home and family. A third-generation native Texas, Louis was raised in the Old Saltillo community, near the Hopkins and...
Paris District Road Report for January 31, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 31, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones,...
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Feb. 1 By Hopkins County Emergency Management
Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, by Hopkins County Emergency Management at 128-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Booster vaccines will also be available at the event. The clinic is for adults, students and children 5 and older. No insurance is required, but a parent or guardian must attend with children. Register in person at the event.
Friday Game Day Has Four Teams In District Action
Friday, Jan. 28 is an action packed game day with four squads locked in for district play. Basketball takes on Pine Tree as district play continues for both teams, while soccer begin district play today. Lady Cats basketball are the first team up on Friday, Jan. 28 at Pine Tree. Coach Erica Delley’s squad played a good game Tuesday but could not pull out the win, falling to Marshall 48-41 on Tuesday. Sulphur Springs hopes to stay in...
Brooklynn Burnside Signs Letter To Play at Cisco
Senior Brooklynn Burnside, a four-year member of the Lady Cats varsity volleyball team, signed a letter of intent Friday, Jan. 28 to play on at the next level at Cisco College. Burnside is the daughter of Gohn and Tammy Burnside. The Lady Cats senior made the trip out west to Cisco on December 1, 2021, when she also met the coaching staff. Burnside said she thought Cisco College was the right fit for her thanks to the small town feel,...
Obituary – Joseph France
Joseph Ernest France Joseph Ernest France, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 12, 1926. Joe was the youngest of three sons of D.A. and Clyde France. The France family owned cotton gins in both West Texas and Sulphur Springs. Joe grew up with his family as members of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. In his younger years, Joe served the Boy Scouts of...
New Vice President Elected, Candidate Filing For 2 Seats On Hospital District Board Opens
Bylaws, Tax Abatement Policy Being Reviewed; EMS Positions Available Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors elected a new vice president, reviewed bylaws and the district tax abatement policy, received an update on EMS operations and construction progress Tuesday evening. Board Positions Chris Brown HCHD Board member Chris Brown was elected by his fellow board members to serve as vice president. He replaces Dr. William...
Wildcats Soccer Crushes North Lamar 13-0
Men’s soccer got their first win on the season by routing North Lamar 13-0 on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Coach Alexi Upton’s squad early and often in their crushing victory over the Panthers. Eight different Wildcats got in on the scoring. Two players, Edgar Salazar and Osvaldo Arellano ended the game with hat tricks against North Lamar. Two of Salazar’s three goals came unassisted. Uriel Santacruz finished with two goals...
Karen Beth Callan
Karen Beth Callan of Cumby passed away on Thursday January 13, 2022, in Dallas, Tx. Karen was born in Greenville, Tx. on November 22, 1959, to Robert and Mary Callan and preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: her best friend and love of her life, Earl Gaddy (Chelby), her sister Patsy Callan Peralta (Dan) of Granbury, her nieces: Michelle McRae Broome (Jim) of Springtown and Renae McRae Frizell (Rob) of Dallas; her great...
Amy Harrington
Graveside service for Amy Harrington, age 44, of Winthrop, AR will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Sherley Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 6 to 8 PM. Mrs. Harrington passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Ashdown, AR. Amy Elaine was born on October 16, 1977 in Sulphur Springs, TX, to Marlon and Mary Jo Douglas. She married Darrell...
