The East Texas A&M University Athletics Department hosted their seventh annual Night of Champions fundraiser, in support of Lion student-athletes. The event was a success, raising over $140,000. Lion Athletics Photo by Elayna Felder
Kinslee Dowdle (second from left) and Ella Horne (middle) each received the Arsenio Ugalde Memorial Scholarship, worth $1,000. They are pictured with (from left) Mary Ugalde, Dula Ugalde and Juliana Osornio. See Page 2 for more photos. Staff photo by DJ Spencer
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE — Hopkins County Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 members salute the flag as the National Anthem is sung during a Memorial Day observance on the downtown square. A riderless horse was staged behind the flag. Hopkins County Military Coalition participated in the day of remembrance of those military personnel who've paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Taps was also played during the observance, held Monday in Sulphur Springs. Staff photo by Faith Huffman
Pickton High School Senior Class of 2026 toss their caps to celebrate their
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COMO — The Como-Pickton High School Senior Class of 2026 was celebrated with a commencement ceremony Friday, May 22, in the Lenise Miller Boseman Competition Gymnasium.The ceremony began as the graduates lined the walkways in front of the bleachers to “Pomp and Circumstance.
Como-Pickton High School Class of 2026 salutatorian Saylor Smith was given an award to commemorate her second-ranked achievement. Staff photos by Lexi Delarosa
Chloe Groves (left) and Jenna Bearden (middle) received the Cumby Collegiate ISD PTO Scholarship, worth $500. Mary Ugalde presented the scholarships.
CPCISD Superintendent Lydia Walden presents Martha and W.B. Cox the Volunteer of the Year award at the May school board meeting. Courtesy photo
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Rangers swept by Angels on the road
13 athletes qualify for the NCAA West First Rounds
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Suzanna Herrera Jordan
Director of the Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra, Ms. Jordan also performs with the Sulphur Springs Aymphony League and the Northeast Texas Choral Society. As owner of Heart Strings Violin Studio, she teaches students from age 5 and up on violin, viola, cello and piano.
Key Club members and SSHS sponsors assist in Special Games Day on March 4.
