David Bryan Douglas
David Bryan Douglas of Houston, Texas passed from this earth on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He died of a heart condition. David was born on June 13, 1951 to Bryan William Douglas and Elsie Aldridge Douglas. His father, mother and his younger sister Teresa Ann Douglas preceded David in death. David Douglas’ family has a long history in the Sulphur Springs and Scroggins, Texas areas. David enjoyed telling the story of...
Amy Michelle Carter
Funeral services for Amy Michelle Carter, age 45, of Marietta, OK, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Nelta Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Amy passed away on May 26, 2019. She was born on July 22, 1973 in Dallas, TX, the daughter of James Rafford Stibbens and Linda and Douglas Chappuis....
Got Talent? Thee Treehouse Christian Homeschool Students Do !
Treehouse students Ariel Stone and Jonathan Graham For the past two years, Creative Writing teacher Sharon Feldt has been sharing the talents of students who attend Thee Treehouse Christian Homeschool of Yantis, Texas with KSST listeners and Channel 18 Tv viewers. We met two more interesting youngsters on Thursday May 30, 2019 during a Good Morning Show interview. Ariel Stone is a 15-year-old homeschool student who has never attended...
Changes To Dairy Festival Parade Route, Carnival Dates Announced
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival Board has released the official event’s schedule for this year’s salute to the dairy families and industry for their contributions to our local economy. HCDF President Carolyn McKinney said there are couple of changes in this year’s events that all will want to be sure to note. The Dairy Festival Parade is expected to include a number of special guests, including the Budweiser...
Meal A Day Benefits From Burgers and Fries Donation
Pictured from left: Kate DelCastillo, Jacky Cruz and Karon Weatherman Kate DelCastillo and Jacky Cruz presented a $1,225 from from Burgers and Fries to Karon Weatherman for the Meal A Day program. Burgers and Fries employees for years have donated all of their tips to Meal A Day. Customers also make donations for Meal A Day in a designated donation jar at Burgers and Fries. When the jar is full, Burgers and Fries staff donate all the...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 22, 2019 – May 28, 2019
May 22nd Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 4870 near Winnsboro; at approximately 2:54 a.m. William Luscomb, 38, of Yantis, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Deputies were dispatched to Winding Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 5:46 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Known actors were in the reporting party’s residence without authorization. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2610 near Mineola, at approximately 9:52...
SSISD Summer Sports Camps Coming Up
The first of the SSISD Summer Sports Camps concludes Thursday (May 30) as it’s day three of the Wildcat Football Camp for boys entering third through the seventh grade at the Multipurpose Building. Baseball Camp is next week Tuesday through Thursday in the Multipurpose Building. There will be two baseball camps, one for boys entering first through the third grade and one for those entering the fourth through the ninth grade. The...
SSHS Coaching Changes Numerous This Spring
It’s been a spring of change for the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ coaching staffs and Athletic Director Greg Owens indicates more changes may be on the way. Here’s what the School Board has approved and been advised of so far. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness has retired from coaching but will continue to teach at the high school. Bailey Dorner has been approved as Lady Cats Volleyball Coach to replace Maness....
Weaver Cemetery Memorial Day June 2
The Weaver Cemetery Association will meet at 11 a.m. on June 2, 2019, at the Weaver Baptist Church. All who have loved ones there, or an interest in the Weaver Cemetery, are encouraged to attend. Services will be followed by a covered dish lunch in the church dining hall. A Memorial roll call will be conducted to honor those that have died and been buried in the Weaver Cemetery since last year’s Memorial Day Service. The cemetery had...
