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Wildcats Middle School Football A and B Teams Complete 8-0 Undefeated Seasons
Nov03

Wildcats Middle School Football A and B Teams Complete 8-0 Undefeated Seasons

The Middle School Wildcats A and B teams finished their 2021 football season undefeated, and as district champions. Both A and B finished their season with 8-0 records. Congratulations to the middle school football teams, their staff, and most importantly the athletes on the field who made it all possible. The icing on top for Coach Eddie Flores and his middle school football teams were neither of their games were notable close. The A...

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Lady Cats Basketball Fights Hard But Goes Winless Through Scrimmage Play
Nov03

Lady Cats Basketball Fights Hard But Goes Winless Through Scrimmage Play

The Lady Cats basketball team perhaps did not get the start from the get-go that they wanted throughout scrimmage pay, as they went winless in five matches. The season started for the women’s basketball team led by new head coach Erica Delley last Saturday when Sulphur Springs travelled to Lone Oak for a tri-match between the Lady Cats, Cumby and the host Lone Oak. Unfortunately for Sulphur Springs they dropped their first two...

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Trading Post for November 3, 2021
Nov03

Trading Post for November 3, 2021

MEDICAL MOBILE 2021 PRIDE VICTORY 10.2 SCOOTER FOR SALE. 4 WHEELS, REAR AND FRONT BASKETS. CELL PHONE HOLDER WITH CHARGING PORT. LIKE NEW. $2100.00 CALL 903-348-9783 FOR LINDA Pecans are ready! Let us crack your pecans and we also have shelled pecans. Get your pecans early because of shortage. Call 903 439 3197 or 903 348 6011. 1995 polaris 4 wheeler 4 wheel drive excellent condition call 903 945 2652 2500$ obo Lost Dog: A small lost...

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Cooking for the Holidays Made Simpler
Nov03

Cooking for the Holidays Made Simpler

Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County From time to time, individuals call my office asking for a copy of one of my past articles. This particular column received lots of feedback, so I’m repeating it for this holiday season. As Thanksgiving and Christmas rapidly approach, many...

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County Clerk Contracts With Service To Convert Archived Records, Make Them Accessible Online
Nov02

County Clerk Contracts With Service To Convert Archived Records, Make Them Accessible Online

Within a few months archived historic records maintained by Hopkins County Clerk’s Office are expected to be accessible online. County Clerk Tracy Smith was given the go-ahead this week to contract with Vista Solutions Group for the project, and District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher said she too is considering the option so that older records dating back to the 1800s in her office could potentially be made available online as well. Hopkins...

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TWC, Workforce Boards, Veterans Commission Host Nov. 4 Hiring Red, White and You Fairs For Veterans
Nov02

TWC, Workforce Boards, Veterans Commission Host Nov. 4 Hiring Red, White and You Fairs For Veterans

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, TWC News Release AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, will host veterans hiring fairs in 28 cities throughout Texas on Thursday, Nov. 4. The events will be a combination of in-person and virtual events. TWC’s 10th annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Fair is a joint initiative supported by the...

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Road Improvement, LED Conversion, Tornado Shelter Grants Discussed During Commissioners Court Meeting
Nov02

Road Improvement, LED Conversion, Tornado Shelter Grants Discussed During Commissioners Court Meeting

Hopkins County is seeking grants to help fund drainage systems for four county roads as well as Pipeline Road, and agreed to provide the required grant funding match to convert several buildings to LED lighting systems. An architectural firm too was selected to design and oversee construction of a building to serve as a tornado shelter, which would be built with federal funding. Road Grants Beth Wisenbaker, who serves as local grants...

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Students Can Earn Funds for School Events in Contest
Nov02

Students Can Earn Funds for School Events in Contest

PARIS – High School seniors in TxDOT’s nine-county Paris District can earn some extra dollars for their Project Celebration events by participating in a fun video contest that highlights safe driving. Students work in teams to write, shoot and produce a short video Public Service Announcement (PSA) that emphasizes the dangers teen drivers sometimes face, such as distracted driving, speeding, not wearing seat belts, or driving under...

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The Wall That Heals Arrives!
Nov02

The Wall That Heals Arrives!

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, The Wall That Heals arrived in Sulphur Springs by Semi truck and Trailer, escorted by Patriot Guard Riders, other local riders, law enforcement and fire department officials. At approximately 1:50 p.m., the Convoy exited eastbound I-30 onto Loop 301 east, turned down Jefferson Street., crossed the downtown Sulphur Springs Square, then continued down Connally Street before turning first north on League...

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Flu Shots: Do Not Delay, Get Yours Today!
Nov02

Flu Shots: Do Not Delay, Get Yours Today!

Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 2, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital -Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-ins or by appointment; to schedule call 903.885.3181....

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