Three Hopkins County Teams Get Opening Wins at Dixie Softball World Series Saturday
The Hopkins County Angels, Ponytails and Debs all took wins Saturday on the opening day of the Dixie World Series Saturday at Coleman Park. The Hopkins County Debs played one of the first games Saturday and defeated the Coldspring Texas team by the ten rule rule, 15-3 after four and a half innings. Coldspring scored three runs in the top of the fourth and only trailed Hopkins County, 4-3. The host Debs team answered with an incredible...
Tradin’ Post for Sunday, August 4th, 2019
For Sale: locally grown cucumbers. “No pesticides or herbicides used.” If interested, or for more details, please call 469-963-2246. For Sale: a P.T.O. tractor driven Pincor Generator. It is mounted on a trailer with a place for a welder and lead racks. It is a 30,000 watts unit. It also has a box that mounts under the meter to connect a generator. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-945-2497. For...
Sulphur Springs Hosts Dixie Softball World Series: Photos
Sulphur Springs hosts the Dixie Softball World Series Tournament this weekend August 3rd-7th at Coleman Park. Teams from all over the nation traveled to Sulphur Springs to compete in the World Series. There are three age group division brackets: Angels are 10 and under Ponytails are 12 and under Debs are 18 and under Ty Boatman, one of the coordinators for the tournament said “the opening ceremonies have been fun. It’s...
Grills, Backpacks, and Burgers…Oh My!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf, Backstory Brewery, and SS Dodge have partnered with businesses in the community to put on a Back to School Burger Bash, happening tonight: August 3rd, starting at 5pm. Angela Grimes and Whitney Vaughan, SSES Teachers give out entry tickets and prize ticketsKenzie and Shawn from SS Dodge stand next to a test-drive-able truckTableleaf cooking partners: Steve Littlefeld and Logan Vaughan Tableleaf owner, and...
Burger Cook-off/Fundraiser To Benefit Local Schools: Tonight!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf and SS Dodge invite the public to gather tonight at 5pm at Backstreet Brewery to enjoy the cooking competition and taste some appetizers and sliders. All proceeds benefit SSISD schools. There are also numerous giveaways, and prizes free with the price of admission. Admission is a donation of $20 but if you get there early and test drive a Dodge truck, SS Dodge will cover the entry fee. There will also be...
Riddle: Whimsy Grand Opening Delayed A Week
The grand opening for Whimsy Boutique and Wine Bar scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, has been delayed a week due to construction. The grand opening has tentatively been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13 , according to Karen Riddle. Visit whimsytx.com for updates.
If You Can’t Stand the Heat—Neither Can Your Dog
By Savannah Owens Many people consider July to be the hottest time of summer, but a recent study from Forbes stated that August is the hottest month in East Texas. As those temperatures reach triple digits its important for you and your dog to practice ways to not overheat. source: Forbes.com Here are 10 tips to help your pets stay cool in the heat of the summer: 1. Ice Water-One of the easiest...
Dixie Softball World Series Opening
The kickoff to the Dixie Softball World Series in Sulphur Springs, TX was a parade of colors. Teams from all over the South took a turn in the parade, each carrying the flag of their home state. 2019 Dixie Softball18 2019 Dixie Softball26 2019 Dixie Softball24 2019 Dixie Softball27 2019 Dixie Softball28 2019 Dixie Softball03 2019 Dixie Softball07 2019 Dixie Softball29 2019 Dixie Softball05 2019 Dixie Softball20 2019 Dixie Softball04...
Crime In Hopkins County Lowest In At Least 19 Years, Clearance Rate 97.87 Percent
New Record Lows Set For Burglary, Theft Categories; No Murders, Robberies Recorded In County In First Half Of 2019 Crime in Hopkins County continued to decline during the first half of 2019, with only 47 crimes recorded by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office from Jan. 1-June 30 in the eight major categories – a new record low, according to HCSO data. That’s 19 less than in 2018, when the HCSO previous 19-year record low was...
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units Offered Aug. 21
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units will be offered Aug. 21, from, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course covers the components of an aerobic treatment unit and spray field. Presentations discuss the importance of maintaining an onsite wastewater treatment system, health and safety considerations, basic concepts about the...
