Getting Advise at the Education Opportunity Center at Paris Junior College
Oct19

Getting Advise at the Education Opportunity Center at Paris Junior College

GETTING ADVISE Education Opportunity Center Advisor Maria Zuniga, right, helps returning student Danielle Berg of Cooper complete her paperwork for continuing her education at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs enroll Berg Education Opportunity Center

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Pesticide CEU Session Offered Nov. 3 For Private Applicators
Oct19

Pesticide CEU Session Offered Nov. 3 For Private Applicators

By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hopkins County Agent, Natural Resource/Agriculture Pesticide private applicator licenses and certificates are valid for five years, and the applicator must obtain 15 continuing education units (CEUs) during that time to renew, including two credits in laws and regulations and two credits in integrated pest management (IPM).  To provide CEU opportunities in Hopkins County, The...

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Grilling Like A Texan
Oct19

Grilling Like A Texan

By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Texans love to grill. Hamburgers, rib-eyes, pork loin steaks, chicken breasts – these are only a sampling of what Texas are grilling this fall for football tailgates and other get-togethers. But are they grilling correctly? Proper techniques can lead to better grilling experiences. outdoor grill Dr. Davey Griffin,...

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Lady Cats Volleyball in Edgewood Today For Final Tune-Up Before Last Two District Matches
Oct19

Lady Cats Volleyball in Edgewood Today For Final Tune-Up Before Last Two District Matches

The Lady Cats volleyball team got the much-needed win over the Pine Tree Lady Pirates on Friday, sweeping Pine Tree 3-0 for the season sweep over the Lady Pirates. Set one was the closest of the three, as the Lady Cats won 25-18.  Coach Bailey Dorner’s team took care of business from there, dispatching Pine Tree 25-10 and 25-14 to get the season-sweep of the Lady Pirates. The win gave the Lady Cats volleyball team a 20-14...

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Early Voting Slow In 2021 Constitutional Amendment, North Hopkins ISD Trustees and Cumby City Council Elections
Oct19

Early Voting Slow In 2021 Constitutional Amendment, North Hopkins ISD Trustees and Cumby City Council Elections

Early voting got off to a slow start Monday, with a total of 20 ballots cast during the first day of early voting in the Constitutional Amendment, North Hopkins ISD trustees and Cumby City Council Elections. Early Voting All early voting by personal appearance in Hopkins County will be conducted in the Justice of the Peace 2 Courtroom inside Hopkins County Courthouse Annex All early voting by personal appearance is being conducted...

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Sulphur Springs Church of Nazarene Host Rummage and Bake Sale
Oct19

Sulphur Springs Church of Nazarene Host Rummage and Bake Sale

Sulphur Springs Church of Nazarene is hosting a huge multi family rummage and bake sale. It will be held Friday October 22nd 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday the 23rd 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be items available for everyone. Sulphur Springs Church of Nazarene is located at 1300 League St.

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Wildcats Team Tennis Ends Fall Season With Five Match Wins Versus Whitehouse in Bi-District Round of Playoffs
Oct19

Wildcats Team Tennis Ends Fall Season With Five Match Wins Versus Whitehouse in Bi-District Round of Playoffs

Wildcats team tennis fought hard, winning five matches versus Whitehouse in the Bi-District round of playoffs in a 14-5 loss at LeTourneau University in Longview on October 12. In the last three years, team tennis, led by Coach Tony Martinez, has gone up against Whitehouse the last three years in the first round of the playoffs. The tennis coach said all three years team tennis’s season has ended at the hands of the Wildcats...

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Great Entertainment at Cooper Lake from the Sulphur Springs Community Players, Reilly Springs Jamboree
Oct19

Great Entertainment at Cooper Lake from the Sulphur Springs Community Players, Reilly Springs Jamboree

During the weekend of October 15/16, 2021, the Friends of Doctors Creek and the staff of Cooper Lake hosted live entertainment which was planned as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the State Park.  Friday’s  dramatic performance at the Amphitheater was presented by Community Players and Friends, and Saturday’s live musical performance was presented beside the lake by members of the Reilly...

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School Sign Unveiled Saturday At Rowena Johnson Primary
Oct18

School Sign Unveiled Saturday At Rowena Johnson Primary

Community members, former students, staff and family gathered Saturday evening, Oct. 16, 2021, for a short unveiling ceremony marking the official name change of the Church Street school campus from Lamar Primary to Rowena Johnson Primary, in honor of the late educator who dedicated 50 years of her life to educating Sulphur Springs school children. Oct. 16, 2021, unveiling of the new sign officially designating 825 Church St. as...

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Inductees For Friday’s 2021 Hall of Honor Ceremony Revealed
Oct18

Inductees For Friday’s 2021 Hall of Honor Ceremony Revealed

Information courtesy of the Hall of Honor committee Four former Sulphur Springs athletic greats will be inducted into the Sulphur Springs High School Hall of Honor in pre-game ceremonies Friday night, October 22, before the football game against Greenville. A former NFL player, a record-setting girls soccer player, a state medalist distance runner and a defensive standout on the 2008 state championship football team will all be added...

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