Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Analyses Defensive Effort Against Royse City Last Friday
Wildcats Football Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra said his defense did alright Friday night (September 20), especially during the first half, against Royse City at Gerald Prim Stadium. He said during the first half, the Wildcats defense got a couple of turnovers and helped earn a safety. Coach Guerra said during the second half, the defense got a little tired. They did get another turnover/ He said the defense played hard against a...
Argyle and Liberty-Eylau Sub-Varsities Play at The Prim Thursday Evening
It’s a bye week for the Wildcats varsity football team and their sub-varsities but there is still Thursday (September 26) evening football at Gerald Prim Stadium. Sub-varsity teams from Argyle and Liberty-Eylau will be playing at The Prim Thursday evening. The Argyle and Liberty-Eylau freshmen teams will play beginning at 5:30 p.m. The two teams’ JV teams will get started at around 7 p.m. Thursday. The varsity teams will...
Sheriff’s Investigator Warns: Beware Of People Asking For Payment By Phone
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford cautions citizens to guard against people asking for financial payment by phone. This is especially true of people claiming to represent law enforcement, particularly sheriff’s office staff. Weatherford released the following scam alert: Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office has become aware that people are representing themselves as Members of Hopkins County...
Pursuing National Parks Experiences in Europe, Plus Local Fun, Recreation at Cooper Lake State Park
Steve Killian has been Park Complex Manager for Cooper Lake State Park since 2018 Steve Killian, Complex Manager for Cooper Lake State Park, carries the banner every day for an active lifestyle, and hopefully one where you get fresh air and sunshine! During his work and on his own, this active park employee walks or hikes every day, logging 4-5 miles and resulting in 10,000-12,000 steps per day or more. He reminds us that natural...
Commerce ISD Teacher Receives We Teach Texas Leadership Fellow Scholarship
COMMERCE, TX— Third-grade teacher Meagan Heath recently accepted the 2019 We Teach Texas Leadership Fellow Scholarship, funded by The Texas A&M University System. The scholarship helps prepare talented teachers for leadership roles in high-needs districts. A&M-Commerce partnered with Commerce ISD to select a qualified local scholarship recipient. Among the requirements, candidates were required to possess a strong academic...
Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting of JBA Financial Services in Commerce
Sarah Alderman, a Financial Advisor at JBA Financial Services would like to invite the community to their Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening reception on Thursday, September 26th from noon to 2pm. JBA Financial Services is located on Main Street in downtown, Commerce. Sarah is the wife of Charlie Alderman, former Sulphur Springs ISD High School Principal and current Superintendent of Schools for Commerce...
Chamber Connection For Sept. 26
By Lezley Brown, president and CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is celebrating a big day! We are hosting our very own Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at our new location, 110 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. We will host an Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with our ribbon cutting at noon. Please make plans to come celebrate with us! I have some more very exciting news! The Chamber of Commerce is...
Pain Management Tips Offered By Dr. Matthew Johnson
Dr. Matthew Johnson, Pain Management at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, spoke to about 50 senior adults during a program at the Senior Citizens Center. Approximately 50 senior citizens took advantage of the informational program offered over lunch Wednesday, Sept. 25, by Dr. Matthew Johnson, Pain Management at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. Dr. Johnson talked about the different procedures that he can perform to help people with the pain in their...
Sulphur Springs ISD Head Start Program Recruiting For Eligible Preschool Children
The Sulphur Springs Independent School District Head Start program is currently recruiting for eligible children for future participation in the program, according to Rita Taylor, program ERSEA and parent, family and community engagement specialist. The Head Start program, located at Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center, is federally funded to serve 179 children ages 3 and 4 years from low-income families. Children with mild,...
