Saltillo Lost Heartbreaker at Regional Quarter Final
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team lost a heartbreaker Tuesday night (February 26). Slidell topped the Lions, 44-42 in a Regional Quarterfinal game. Slidell built an 11 point lead after three quarters. The Lions fourth quarter rally came up just 2 points short. Ben Moore led the Lions with 18 points. Edi Olayo had 9 points. Matthew Gurley scored 8 points. Chris Boekhorst had 5 points. Levi Hoover had 2 points. The Lions end the...
Three Wildcats Sign Letters of Intent to Play College Football
Three Wildcats’ football players signed letters of intent to play college football Wednesday (February 27). Two of them, both receivers and safeties, Austin Dodd and Landry Tyson, are going to Texas A&M-Commerce. Dodd said the school invited both of them to visit. Both got tours and they both said they really liked it. Dodd said it felt like home to him. Dodd said indications are the Lions intent to use him as a slot...
Chamber Connection: February 28, 2019
Google is presenting locally for a Chamber Lunch + Learn The Chamber will be hosting a Lunch + Learn presented by Google, sponsored by Chad’s Media, on Friday, March 15th at 11:30 a.m. at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Google will be presenting on “Reaching Customers Online”. Learn how customers can find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising....
Thursday Forecast
30% chance of showers early morning; High: 48; Low: 41; Wind: North, northwest 5-10 mph
Deborah Marie Abston
Funeral service for Deborah Marie Abston, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Grace Family Church with Bro. Al Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Rockdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., prior to service. Deborah passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She was born on December 18, 1956 in Bonham, the daughter of...
Dennis Gregg Morris
Dennis Gregg Morris, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Carriage House Manor. He was born on February 23, 1945 in Sulphur Springs, the son of William Gregg and Leta H. Sanders Morris. He served in the United States Army and later became a certified public accountant. He is survived by sons, Joshua Morris, Mike Morris and wife Valerie, daughters, Sheila Dasch and husband Bill, Denise Bybee and...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Trio Programs
TRIO BACK PACKS PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Education Opportunity Center Advisor Tonya Armstrong, left, and student Emily Nance fill back packs that will be given to students enrolling through the TRIO programs at PJC. TRIO includes several federal outreach and student service programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education designed to foster a strong and highly educated workforce.
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units
A homeowner maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units is set for April 16, 2019, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Hopkins County Extension Office- Sulphur Springs, TX. Cost for the course is $100. This course covers the components of an aerobic treatment unit and spray field . Presentations discuss the importance of maintaining an onsite wastewater treatment system, health and safety considerations, basic concepts about the aerobic...
Dorothy N. Carlton
Dorothy N. Carlton, 85, of Commerce passed away on Saturday evening, February 23, 2019 in Commerce. Mama Nell, as she was lovingly known to many, was everybody’s mama. She loved cooking and will always be remembered for her pork chops, soft fried potatoes, and cherry cheesecake (just to name a few of her specialties). During her earlier years, she loved to dance and was known for her work ethic; she was definitely a hard...
