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Lady Cats Basketball Blows Out Pleasant Grove, Again at Home Friday
Jan25

Lady Cats Basketball Blows Out Pleasant Grove, Again at Home Friday

Sulphur Springs is back at home on Friday, hosting Pittsburg. The Lady Cats hope for similar efforts as Tuesday, as the women’s basketball team pulverized last place Pleasant Grove 70-41. A huge win at home over the Lady Hawks would not have been possible were it not for even scoring. Eight of nine players that suited up scored for Sulphur Springs in the win. While off to a lightning quick start, the second and third quarters...

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Changes in Unemployment Rate in Texas  – Updated WalletHub Study
Jan24

Changes in Unemployment Rate in Texas – Updated WalletHub Study

With inflation remaining high and the U.S. gaining 223,000 jobs in December, fewer than in the previous month, WalletHub released updated rankings for its report on Changes in Unemployment Rate by State, along with a WalletHub Q&A. In order to take stock of how unemployment rates are changing throughout the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on six key metrics that compare unemployment rate...

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Lady Cats Soccer Wins Sixth in Seven Games, at Celina Friday
Jan24

Lady Cats Soccer Wins Sixth in Seven Games, at Celina Friday

Lady Cats soccer continue to roll, winning their sixth game in seven on Monday but having a big duel with Celina coming up Friday, Jan. 27. Their foe Friday in Celina, who hosts Sulphur Springs, comes into the game ranked as one of, if not the best soccer team in 4A-Region II according to coach’s rankings published by Lethal Enforcer. Coach Adriana Brena and her team picked up their second straight win on Monday, Jan. 23 beating...

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If You Are Having Ant Problems, by Mario Villarino
Jan23

If You Are Having Ant Problems, by Mario Villarino

Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas During a recent trip to a producer hay field I noticed several ant mounts in his field. If you are having ant problems, the first step is to identify the species. There are hundreds of ant species in the southern United States, including some...

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Dollar Store Burglary Suspect Sought in Emory
Jan22

Dollar Store Burglary Suspect Sought in Emory

Rains County deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a burglary at the Dollar General Store in Emory early Sunday morning. A screenshot from surveillance has been provided below. Anyone who recognizes the man should call 903-473-3181, ext. 2. You can also message the Rains County Sheriff’s Office with any information. No other information is available at this time.

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Lady Cats Basketball Hosts Two Straight Matches This Week
Jan21

Lady Cats Basketball Hosts Two Straight Matches This Week

Coach Bryan Jones and his team are back at home this week for two straight district contests, beginning the second half of district season doing so. The Lady Cats host Pleasant Grove on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The women’s basketball team hope for better results than their last three outings. all loses for Sulphur Springs. Their most recent one came Friday, in Paris at North Lamar. Against their former head coach Brittney Tisdell, the...

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Lady Cats Powerlifting Finishes 5th in Lindale
Jan21

Lady Cats Powerlifting Finishes 5th in Lindale

Coach Casey Jeter and his Lady Cats had a solid showing at their first competition in Lindale. Women’s powerlifting placed fifth. Haylee Schultz (114) won her weight class, squatting 250, benching 140 with dead lifts of 315. Two more Lady Cats occupy the 114 weight class; Laney Hurst and Madison Jeter, finishing third and sixth, respectively. In the 123 weight class, Dylan McKinney placed eighth. A step up, in 132, Amy Hurtado...

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Wildcats Basketball Wraps Up First Half of District Play This Week
Jan21

Wildcats Basketball Wraps Up First Half of District Play This Week

Believe it or not, once the dust subsides on Friday, Jan. 27 men’s basketball will be halfway through their 10-game district season. This week has Coach Brandon Shaver and his team playing two-straight on the road. Sulphur Springs hopes to wrap up an undefeated first half of their district season if they can win both their games this week, starting with Tuesday at Pleasant Grove. The Wildcats enter Tuesday’s game 3-0, tied...

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Wreaths Across America Honors TX Serviceman 80 Years After Heroic Act
Jan20

Wreaths Across America Honors TX Serviceman 80 Years After Heroic Act

Wreaths Across America Honors “The Four Chaplains” On Friday, Feb. 3rd, Wreaths Across America remembers the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – Friday, Jan. 20, 2022 – On Friday, Feb. 3rd, 2023, Wreaths Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special live event at 1 pm EST, from the nondenominational Balsam Valley Chapel and...

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Statewide Partnership Fights to End Human Trafficking
Jan20

Statewide Partnership Fights to End Human Trafficking

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, TxDOT join forces to raise awareness and dispel myths AUSTIN — First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott has partnered with state agencies including the Texas Department of Transportation this month to raise awareness about human trafficking and help Texans learn how to combat the crime. Victims of human trafficking come from across society, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status or hometown. Tackling the...

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