Saltillo Lady Lions Open District With Win at Avery
The Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team opened district play Thursday (January 3) with a solid win at Avery. The Lady Lions won, 51-25. The Lady Lions outscored Avery in every quarter. They led 11-6 after one quarter, 22-10 at the half and 35-13 after three quarters. Anna Reeder led the Lady Lions with 16 points. Chandler Bain had 10 points. Jocelyn Ochoa scored 9 points. Maddy Smith had 7 points. Brittney Peeples scored 6...
Soccer Game Day: Wildcats at Princeton Tournament; Lady Cats at Terrell Tourney
CThe Wildcats’ soccer team played good defense for the most part but struggled to get the ball into the net as they opened the regular season with a 1-0 loss to Celina in a Princeton tournament Friday. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams open the regular season with games in tournaments on this game day Friday. They were supposed to begin Thursday but those games were canceled due to the threat of wintry weather....
Basketball Game Day: Wildcats at Home in Non-District Game; Lady Cats at Royse City to Start District Play
Wildcats Basketball at Home Versus Princeton on Friday Game Day The Wildcats’ basketball team, now ranked #7 in Class 5A, starts a new calendar year of competition with a home game on this game day Friday (January 4). The Wildcats play host to a good Princeton Panther team. There will be a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV contest at 6:15 p.m. with the varsity game set to begin at 7:30 p.m. This will be the Wildcats final...
2019 “Vegas” Gala Event to Benefit the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation
“What’s raised in Hopkins County stays in Hopkins County!” stated Meredith Caddell, CEO of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation. “What that means is, funds raised locally for hospital improvements stay right here in Hopkins County for use by our own CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Money we raise isn’t divided among other CHRISTUS hospitals in the network. And in the past few...
Master QuickBooks With a Class at PJC-Sulphur Springs
A class on QuickBooks Level I is available at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center starting next Friday (Jan. 11) at 9:00 a.m. Offered through the Continuing Education Department, the course covers the basics of the popular record keeping software used by many small businesses today. Taught by Jim Struwe, a counselor with the Paris Small Business Development Center, the course assists with business management...
Berger Officials Meet Next Week to Plan Future for Facility at Birthright
“It was not the Christmas present we expected or wanted for our team.” Martine Berger said the fire that destroyed the main building at Berger Horticulture at Birthright is especially difficult at this time of year. She said the evaluation of the main building is that it is a complete loss. The Canada based company does intend to re-build, according to Berger. According to Mike Matthews, Hopkins County Fire Marshall, the...
Hearts of Life Presents Tony for Adoption
Tony is approximately 2-3 years old and a very large mixed breed. He is very intelligent and has a relaxed nature. Tony does very well on a harness and enjoys his walks. He is somewhat independent, but still loves any and all affection from humans. Tony’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. If you are interested in meeting Tony, please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by...
Tira News for Jan 4th, 2019
By Jan Vaughn Robert and Yvonne Weir’s family got together for Christmas, with Destri, Eben, and Nico arriving on Sunday, as well as Dustin, Natalie, and Maria, and Sarah and Lucas. They had snacks and a bonfire and Sarah and Lucas opened their gifts before they left. The next day Dacy, Mike, Elise, and Eli came and they had fajitas and all the trimmings, followed by their gift exchange. Yvonne adds, “My children and...
Cattle Feeding During the Winter By Mario Villarino
The weather conditions during this fall-winter season has created serious problems for beef producers needing hay. Many producers are finding out low quality hay and even then hay is getting harder to find. Getting or keeping cows in proper body condition throughout the winter can optimize pregnancy rates the following season, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Jason Banta, beef cattle specialist, Overton,...
Hopkins County 4-H & Youth Program By Johanna Hicks
Several of my previous columns featured major programs that are offered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Hopkins County. One of the major branches under the large umbrella of Extension is the 4-H & Youth program, so I wanted to focus on some of the accomplishments of our youth. Hopkins County boasts nearly 150 4-H...
