Lady Cats Volleyball Team Opens District Play at Home Friday at 5 p.m.
This is a big game day for the Lady Cats Volleyball Team as they open district play at home against the Royse City Lady Bulldogs Friday (September 27). The varsity Lady Cats take on Royse City at 5 p.m. in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The JV and freshmen Lady Cats play Royse City at around 6:30 p.m. The Lady Cats come in with a record of 18-11. The Lady Cats lost their last non-district match at Nevada Community, 3-0...
Friday Night Lights at The Prim as #1 Ranked Argyle Takes on Liberty-Eylau
Friday Night Lights continue at Gerald Prim Stadium despite a bye week for the Wildcats. The Prim will have a game featuring the top ranked team in Class 4A, Division I, the Argyle Eagles. They will be taking on Liberty-Eylau in a non-district game Friday night (September 27). Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Argyle is 3-0 so far this season with a road win at Stephenville, 42-14, a road win at Waco LaVega, 49-35 and a home win over Tyler...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
September 18, 2019 to September 24, 2019 September 18thDeputies were dispatched to PR 6632 near Mineola, at approximately 12:20 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:24 a.m., in reference to a suspicious person on FM 852 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the...
United Way Campaign Now Off and Running, Look for Weekly Report Meetings
Board President Mike Jumper A Lead Donor Luncheon was held as part of United Way’s season kickoff in Hopkins County. Major past donors were invited for a luncheon meeting at Sulphur Springs County Club on Wednesday September 25, and about 80 persons were in attendance for a delicious meal and inspiring information. Mike Jumper, United Way Board President, offered prayer for the meal, welcomed the group, and acknowledged the 12...
Food Safety During Power Outages
Our friends in south Texas have been through a lot of turmoil with hurricanes and flooding over the past couple of years. Although Hopkins County and northeast Texas have not seen storms to that extent, we do have power outages from time to time. When that happens, knowing what to do with the contents of the refrigerator and freezer could prevent the consumption of unsafe food. Keeping the refrigerator or freezer closed as much as...
Sulphur Springs Public Library High School Graduation Set Oct. 8
Sulphur Springs Public Library High School Graduationby Hope Cain, Librarian, Sulphur Springs Public Library Donors, City Councilmembers, Advertisers, Supporters and Library Friends; The Sulphur Springs Public Library is announcing the second graduation class of Career Online High School, a scholarship program designed for adults to continue their education and complete the high school requirements in conjunction with a career...
2019 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse
September 27, 2019 – 22 members of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse gathered for an annual group photo on September 25, 2019 on the steps of the Sulphur Springs City Hall, once a Federal building during the 1940’s and 50’s. The photo will be added to a permanent hallway display at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department. Front Row L. to R. Sgt. Steve Huffman, Cpl. Sam Tatum, Capt. Frank Tieman, Sheriff...
Pinky Cooper Honored for 30 Years On the Job at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department
On September 26, 1989, Pinky Cooper was hired at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department as a Receptionist by then-Sheriff Mark Bassham. On September 26, 2019, Pinky was honored at an anniversary reception hosted by Sheriff Lewis Tatum in the Department’s sallyport. Friends, family and co-workers were present. Pinky’s career has enabled her to work closely with four Sheriff’s, Mark Bassham, the late Bill...
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...
