Nine Como-Pickton FFA Students Selected for Top Honors during July State FFA Convention in Ft Worth
Miss Sydnee Neal returns as Senior State FFA Ambassador Miss Breanna Bowen, a National Finalist in Dairy Proficiency and American Degree Recipient Chanda Neal, Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor at Como-Pickton CISD reports that a number of students were selected for special honors during the 91st annual Texas State FFA Convention held in Ft Worth during July 2019. Miss Presley Cummins, Junior FFA Ambassador Four female students who applied...
Sulphur Springs To Begin Leasing From Enterprise Instead Of Buying Vehicles
Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night agreed to change the way the city’s vehicle fleet is attained and managed in the future, a measure estimated to be a significant cost savings to the city. The City Council approved Resolution No. 1173, which gives City Manager Marc Maxwell authority to handle details to switch from purchasing and maintaining city vehicles to a lease agreement in which Enterprise Fleet Management would...
Cumby ISD to Hold Community Meeting Aug. 8 In CHS Library
Cumby Independent School District school board and Facilities Committee are hosting a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the high school library to discuss a potential November bond election. A bond would provide funding to help to update facilities, including additional renovations to better address safety and security at the elementary campus, specifically moving classrooms out of the portable buildings. However,...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Opens Regular Season With A Pair of Victories
The career of Lady Cats Head Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner is off to a fine start as the Lady Cats opened the regular season Tuesday with a pair of wins at a tri-match with Sherman and North Lamar. The Lady Cats defeated both teams, 3-0 at North Lamar in Paris. The Lady Cats won over Sherman, 26-24, 25-20 and 25-21. The Lady Cats bested the host Pantherettes, 27-25, 26-24 and 25-17. Coach Dorner said the Lady Cats overall played...
Hopkins County Ponytails Make it Into Championship Wednesday at Dixie Softball World Series
The Hopkins County Ponytails qualified for Championship Wednesday in the Dixie Softball World Series Tuesday night at Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs with a thrilling 8-6 win over South Carolina. Hopkins County Ponytails, 3-1 in the World Series, broke a 6-6 tie with two runs in the top of the sixth. When they shut down South Carolina in the bottom of the sixth, the game was theirs. The local Ponytails now face undefeated Alabama, 5-0...
RECALLED: 1 Lot Of Lemon 50 Due To Possible Presence Of Undeclared Milk
PreGel America, Inc. of Concord, North Carolina has issued a recalling for single lot of Lemon 50, a powdered flavoring due to the possible presence of undeclared milk in the product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The product was distributed to customers in 28 states including Texas, as well as Canada, Guatemala and...
Wildcats Team Tennis Is Able To Take Some Matches Against Strong McKinney Boyd Program Tuesday
tennis The Wildcats Team Tennis squad played a strong McKinney Boyd team on the road Tuesday, Aug. 6, and picked up a few match wins in a 16-3 loss. The Wildcats’ mixed doubles pair of Jeauxleigh Cantu and Jonah Kirkpatrick continued to play well getting a win. Cantu also won her girls singles match. Aaron Lucas also got a win in boys singles. The Wildcats are 0-3 for the young season. The Wildcats will have another two match...
Bidding On Student-Built House At 128 Fore Street Concludes Aug. 9
Those interested in purchasing the fruits of Sulphur Springs High School students work over the course of two years still have until 3 p.m. Friday to submit a bid. This farm-style home at 128 Fore St., built by Sulphur Springs High School construction students over the last 2 years, is for sale. Sealed bids will be accepted through 3 p.m. Friday Aug. 9, in Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Building. Visit SSISD’s website for...
Nancy Elizabeth Thomas Harmon
Nancy Harmon Nancy Elizabeth Thomas Harmon passed peacefully from this earth to her Heavenly home on the morning of August 4, 2019. She was 77 years old. Nancy chose to be cremated and did not want a funeral. Instead, she wanted everyone to have a party and celebrate her life. Following her wishes, there will be a Celebration of Life for Nancy on Saturday, August 10th, from 4pm – 7pm, in the Town Hall Room at the Clarion Pointe Hotel...
