More Than 150 Ballots Cast So Far By Hopkins County Voters In Party Primaries
Just more than 150 total ballots have been cast so far by Hopkins County voters in Republican and Democratic Party Primary Elections. All early voting in Hopkins County is conducted in the Justice of the Peace #2 Courtroom inside Hopkins County Tax Office/Justice of the Peace Offices, 128 Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs. As of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 23 ballots had been cast in the Democratic Primary and 131 in the Republican...
Meet the Chaffers of ‘Chaffers Place Arts and Academy’ and More!
On Chaffers Place Grand Opening day 2019 Music brought this couple together in Atlanta, Georgia where Kenya Duffey had traveled to launch her solo singing career. Charles was there too, with his jazz fusion band “Southwest Terminal”. Somehow they met, compared dreams, fell in love and decided to head back their home state of Texas. They incubated a dream of opening a Christian homeschool that also included music education...
Tennessee Man Jailed After Marijuana, Pills, Weapon Found In His Vehicle I-30 During Traffic Stop
An early morning traffic stop on Interstate 30 resulted in a 25-year-old Tennessee man’s arrest after marijuana, pills suspected to be Ecstasy, a pistol and ammunition were found in his vehicle, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Drew Fisher at 1:14 a.m. Feb. 19 reportedly radioed Cumby Police Sgt. Ray Embro about a black 2012 Dodge Challenger traveling west at speeds over 95 miles per hour on...
Wildcats Win Over Lindale On Senior Night And With Second Place Face Lufkin In Playoffs Next Week
The Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #10 in Class 5A, wrapped up district play with a 58-45 win over Lindale Tuesday night, February 18, at the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School on Senior Night. The Wildcats finished second in district as Mount Pleasant took the district championship, with a 55-51 win at Greenville Tuesday night. Lindale and Texas High will also be playoff bound. Tuesday the Wildcats got off to a good start and...
Wildcats Soccer Team Just Falls Short In 1-0 Heart Breaker Against Mt Pleasant At The Prim Tuesday
The Wildcats Soccer Team has not defeated Mount Pleasant since 2006. That streak continues after the latest battle between the old rivals Tuesday night, February 18, at Gerald Prim Stadium. The game stayed at 0-0 until about ten minutes were left when the Tigers scored a goal. It stood up as Mount Pleasant took a 1-0 win. The loss broke a 10 match non losing steak for the Wildcats that went back to January 11 and included 6 wins and 4...
Lady Cats Soccer Team’s Rally Falls Short In 3-1 Loss At Mount Pleasant Tuesday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team dug too big a hole to crawl out of Tuesday night, February 18, as the Lady Tigers held on to win at home, 3-1. Mount Pleasant scored three times in the first half and had a 3-0 lead at halftime. The Lady Cats were only able to get one goal back in the second half. Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo called it a good game with high intensity and pressure from the Lady Tigers. He said Mount Pleasant scored their...
Republicans Asked To Consider 10 Propositions On Primary Ballot
In addition to casting ballots for their choice for candidates in local, state and U.S. elections, both Democratic and Republican party ballots also include propositions. Voters in the Republican Primary will be asked to vote yes or no to the following 10 propositions on the March 3 ballot: Proposition 1 Texas should not restrict or prohibit prayer in school. Proposition 2 Texas should reject restrictions on the right to keep and bear...
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell Says Playoff Game Will Be Good For Her Young Team in the Future
The Lady Cats Basketball Team may have lost a bi-district game to Jacksonville Monday night (February 17) but Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell sees the glass as half full. She said it was a big deal for her young team to earn a playoff spot after all they have gone through this season. Coach Tisdell said the game provides good experience for her players. She said the young players were getting better and playing smoother near the end...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Powerlifters Have a Big Meet at Paris Last Thursday
Wildcats and Lady Cats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter said a Paris meet last Thursday (February 13) was one of the best he’s ever been involved with. He said his teams faced some of the best competition in the area including Greenville, Royse City, Mount Pleasant and Paris. The Wildcats finished third as a team just points away from the top. In the 114 pound weight class, Austin McCain was third squatting 180, bench pressing 115...
