Chamber Connection – June 9: Stewstock 2021, Chorale Showcase, And Much More!
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The logo contest for the 52nd World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest on Oct. 23 is open until Friday, July 2, and we have already received our first entries. The official logo will go on posters, T-shirts and promotional materials for the stew contest. The theme for this year’s stew is Stewstock,...
Hicks: Walk Thru Texas History and 4-H Project Tour Day
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Walk Thru Texas History Three teams (24 individuals) recently participated in “Walk Through Texas History”, as part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s healthy lifestyle initiative. Walk Through Texas History (WTTH) is a 4-week, 416-mile trek through historic places in Texas History, starting with Gonzales, and continuing with...
Seven North Hopkins Panthers Make All-District Baseball Team
North Hopkins Baseball Coach Tim Henderson announced Panthers All-District Baseball selections Tuesday (June 8). Making First Team All-District is infielder Karson Jenkins. Second Team All-District choices include catcher Carson Mathis, utility player Tate Myers, infielder Aaron Nguyen and outfielder Chris Cruz. Honorable Mention selections are Landry Breckeen and Braydon Nguyen.
New Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Kurt McCain Shares Some Thoughts on Defense
New Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Kurt McCain says he may not be as aggressive on defense as his predecessors Alex Guerra and Triston Abron. He says his plan is to try and play more base defense so that when he brings the blitz, it will be more effective. Coach McCain says he suspects that Wildcats’ fans should not notice a big difference. Coach McCain, a longtime Wildcats Assistant Defensive Coach, was promoted to...
Master Gardener Training, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas The Texas Master Gardener program is an educational volunteer program conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic,...
The Edge For Wildcats Football Opens Six Week Run Monday
Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens kicked off The Edge for football Monday morning (June 7) at the Multi-Purpose Building. The first session, from 8 A.M. until 10 A.M., was for football athletes that will be entering grades 10 through 12. Coach Owens said about 50 athletes were in attendance. He said he would have liked to seen about 15 more but he noted some competition for kids’ time including family vacations. Coach...
Lots of Activity Monday as Tennis Camps Take Place at Wildcat Tennis Complex
SSISD Tennis camps got underway Monday (June 7) for campers entering kindergarten through the 12th grades. Most of the camp activity was completed before heavy rainfall fell late Monday morning. The UIL allows coaches to have camp for their high school players as long as a visiting coach conducts it. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said 18-20 of his high school athletes are getting instruction from Van Head Tennis Coach Logan...
Class Work at PJC-Sulphur Springs
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Jordan Holland works on a job as he completes a class project. To inquire about enrolling in the welding program at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop, call 903-885-1232. For information about attending the Center, visit the campus at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs. To see offered classes, go to www.parisjc.edu/schedule. To apply to PJC, go...
Lady Cats Softball Earns Three Superlatives and Team Has Ten Chosen to All-District Team
Two Lady Cats Softball Players earned superlatives and a total of 10 Lady Cats earned spots on the District 15-5A All-District Softball Team released Saturday (June 5) by Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo. Lady Cats sophomore pitcher Crimson Bryant was chosen the District Co-MVP with Hallsville pitcher Maddie Melton. Lady Cats senior first baseman Nylah Lindley was selected as the District Offensive MVP. Lindley has signed to play...
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez Discusses The Edge and Next Week’s Summer Camp
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez began The Edge for tennis Tuesday (June 1) of this week. It is scheduled to continue Mondays through Thursdays through July 25. This week, the main sessions have occurred Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. Coach Martinez has also made courts available Monday and Wednesday from 9 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. for those that could not make the evening sessions. Both evening sessions...
