Weed Control By Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas As we continue our activities in pastures and meadows during this summer season, here a reminder of fundamentals on weed control from Dr. Vanessa Olsen, forage specialist for Texas A&M agrilife extension: Our human nature is to find...
Ricky Wilks
Funeral service for Ricky Wilks, age 67, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Damon Wilks officiating and Rev. Edgar Clements assisting. Interment will follow at Nelta Cemetery with Brad Irving, Chris Hill, Chris Alberts, Clint Payne, Kenny Propst and Dillon Kinsey serving as pallbearers and Slick Loyd, Charlie Clark, Jimmy Gafford, Donnie Massey, Wayne...
Dorothy Peterson Houghton
Dorothy Peterson Houghton died August 19, 2019. She was 84 years old. Dorothy was known for her love for her husband, Bill, her love for her family and her love for God and His Word. At the time of his death, Bill and Dorothy were just two months shy of celebrating 65 years of marriage.Dorothy Peterson was born on November 28, 1934 in Independence, Missouri. Shortly after she moved to Midland in 1974, she became employed by BTA Oil...
Earlene Alexander Reynolds
Earlene Alexander Reynolds went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Cooper, Texas. Earlene was born on February 2, 1941, to William and Margaret Alexander in Malakoff, Texas. She lived in Hopkins County, until she graduated from high school in 1959, at which time she moved to Dallas, Texas. She worked at AT&T in Mesquite, Texas beginning in 1968, until her retirement. She married Stephen C. Reynolds on April 6,...
Wildcat Football First Week
I Wildcats Football Team Completes First Week of Practice Saturday With Intrasquad Scrimmage and Picture Day Saturday (August 17) the Wildcats Football Team wrapped up their first week of practice with an intrasquad scrimmage on their practice field and then Picture Day at Prim Stadium. Despite the fact that the Wildcats have had on shoulder pads for four days, Saturday was the first day that coaches allowed contact and tackling....
Wildcats Team Tennis Falls To Longview
Wildcats Team Tennis Loses to Longview JV at Whitehouse Tournament Friday Wildcats Team Tennis wrapped up their play in a Whitehouse tournament Friday (August 16) with a 12-7 loss to the Longview JV. After a hard day of tennis in the tournament Thursday, the Wildcats were back on the Whitehouse courts by 7 a.m. Friday. The team was tired Friday according to Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez. Again this year, Coach Martinez has had...
Lady Cats Volleyball Takes Second
Lady Cats Volleyball Takes Second Place at Wills Point Tourney The Lady Cats Volleyball Team finished second in the 2019 Hardman/Watson Varsity Volleyball Tournament Saturday (August 17) in Wills Point winning four out of their five games. The Lady Cats lost to Commerce, 2-0 in the final game Saturday in the top Championship Bracket. The score was 17-25 and 15-25. The Lady Cats won two matches Saturday to advance to the final game....
TxDOT Upcoming Projects for August 19th, 2019
Paris District Road Report for the week of Aug. 19, 2019 Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 19, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through...
Wildcats Team Tennis Has a Narrow Loss During First Day of Whitehouse Tournament Thursday
For the second time this season, the Wildcats Team Tennis squad suffered a one-point loss at a tournament Thursday (August 15). Playing in a Whitehouse tournament, the Wildcats just came up short, 10-9 against Bullard. Earlier this season, the Wildcats lost to Sherman at home, 10-9. During a second match Thursday, the Wildcats lost to Jacksonville, 16-3. The Wildcats season record is now 1-8. Friday morning, in the second day of the...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Snaps Two Match Losing Streak With Pair of Tourney Wins Thursday
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team won both their pool games Thursday (August 15) at the Hardman/Watson Varsity Volleyball Tournament in Wills Point. The Lady Cats downed Emory Rains, 2-1 with the score by set being 25-17, 27-29 and 25-20 and defeated Tatum, 2-0 with the set score being 25-9 and 25-18. Lady Cats Coach Bailey Dorner said the Lady Cats looked good in both wins. She said the Lady Cats did not let up and fought to the end....
