SSISD Elementary Students Challenged to Dream Big
Students in Sulphur Springs Elementary, Primary, and Early Childhood schools were challenged to Dream Big Friday during a presentation by Dare to Dream leader Jeff Harris and SSHS students Sadie Evans and Juan Gudino. Gudino and Evans anchor a weekly newscast for the Dare to Dream program. Harris stated the elementary aged students see them as role models due to their televised fame. The presentation will be included in Channel 18...
County Fire Station Produces Safe View of Roadway
Trees and shrubs that have hidden Hopkins County Fire Department Station 20 and their access to Texas and League Streets have been cleared. County Fire Chief Andy Endsley stated the better view for drivers along the street and for the fire trucks leaving and entering the station will improve safety at the location that serves as the central fire station for the county. All firemen at that station are professional, paid firemen....
Couple Arrested for Injury to a Child
December 9, 2016 – Tiffany Nicole Epps, 29, and Glenn Anthony Epps, 37, were arrested at the Child Protective Services Office in Sulphur Springs regarding two felony warrants for injury to a child. Epps and her husband were involved in a lengthy investigation by the Special Crimes Unit and CPS Agents regarding the sale and use of cocaine from their residence, 525 South Locust Street in Sulphur Springs. During the completion of...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn Please be in prayer for the family of Joyce Oetting – her husband, Ed Oetting, daughters, Annette Loper and Tina Gardner, from our community, and sons, Michael Wilson, Eric Wilson, and Dean Oetting and their families. Visitation is scheduled from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Birthright Baptist Church on Friday, December 9th, with a memorial service to follow. The Tira City Council meeting was held at the on Tuesday,...
Hall Sets Town Hall Meetings to Discuss 85th Texas Legislature
Texas Senate District 2 representative Robert “Bob” Hall will be in Sulphur Springs Thursday, December 15th from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. to hold a public town hall meeting. the local town hall meeting will be one stop on a week-long tour across the district as he answers questions from constituents and discusses the upcoming 85th Legislative Session. Senator Robert “Bob” Hall represents District 2, which encompasses Delta,...
Lady Cats Defeat Peaster 58-30
The Lady Cats’ basketball team won their first two games Thursday at an Edgewood tournament in dominating fashion. After overwhelming Quitman, 71-9 Thursday morning, the Lady Cats soundly defeated Peaster, 58-30 Thursday night. The game was tight throughout the first half with the Lady Cats holding on to a slim 3 point lead, 24-21 at the half. In the third quarter, the Lady Cats doubled their score while holding Peaster to just...
Health And Wellness In Hopkins County By Johanna Hicks
Health & Wellness in Hopkins County This is the second in a series of summaries for Extension programming in the area of Family & Consumer Sciences. 2016 has brought many challenges, but many rewards when it comes to the health of our Hopkins County citizens. According to The State of Obesity Better Policies for a Healthier America, released in September, 2016, Texas has the 10th highest adult obesity rate (32.4%) in...
2016 Hopkins County Water and Energy Conservation By Mario Villarino
2016 Hopkins County Water and Energy Conservation Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Relevance: Water quality and water quantity has emerged as the predominant issue across the state as indicated through local input, legislative efforts, and numerous other indicators. Agriculture is the largest water user in the state and agriculture is under...
Lady Cats Open Edgewood Tournament with 71-9 Win over Quitman
The Lady Cats’ basketball team opened an Edgewood tournament with a lopsided 71-9 win over Quitman Thursday. The Lady Cats led 14-3 after the first quarter and then held Quitman without a point for the next two quarters. The Lady Cats led 35-3 at halftime and 49-3 after three quarters. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 18 points. Sadavia Porter added 12 points. Daieyshia Pruitt scored 11 points and Imani Taylor had 10. The...
