March 6th Primary Early Voting Ends Today
Early voting for the March 6th Primary ends today at 5 p.m. Thursday, 223 Republicans and 25 Democrats cast ballots. Early voting for the Primary is at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom, 128 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs. On Tuesday, March 6th all Hopkins County Polling Places will be open (see list below) from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Hopkins County registered voters are not restricted to one specific voting box but may cast a ballot...
Tira News March 2, 2018
We want to express our sympathy to the family of Timothy Wright, Sr. He passed away on February 23rd and his funeral was held at West Oaks Funeral Chapel on March 1st. His wife, Sandy, survives. Please be in prayer for the family. The regular quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council will be held at the Tira Community Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6th. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Martha Payton shared that...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Test Your Knowledge By Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Test Your Knowledge During the past two months, I have presented programs for civic groups pertaining to Hopkins County Extension and what we have to offer. Although our volunteers and 4-H leaders are familiar with the variety of programs, workshops, program series, and events we offer, many people are simply unaware of who we are and what we do. So, before you read any further, take a...
Lady Cats Season Record 9-3 After Loss to Sachse
A furious rally by the Lady Cats’ softball team just fell short in a 7-6 loss to Sachse in a Wylie tournment Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, the Lady Cats defeated McKinney North, 8-0. Sachse broke open a scoreless tie with 4 runs in the bottom of the fourth. They tacked on 3 more and appeared to be cruising with a 7-0 lead after five innings. The Lady Cats came alive in the top of the sixth inning. They scored 6 runs...
North Hopkins One Act Play Advances
North Hopkins One Act Play Advances from District to Bi-District with their play “The Eden Echo”. After many early morning and late night practices the One Act Play department at North Hopkins High School finally gets awarded top two at District Competition. The Actors and Crew Member also received many awards. Clayton Brandenburgh received the tech award. Breeanna Hicks was named Best Actress. Kelsey Horton and Cecile...
Lady Cat Softball Begins Wylie Tourney With 8-0 Win Against McKinney Boyd
The Lady Cats’ softball team got off to a great start in a Wylie tournament Thursday with an 8-0 win over McKinney Boyd. Pitcher Bailey Haggerty was masterful in the circle as she tossed a six inning, three-hit shutout. Haggerty struck out 7 and walked only 1. All the hits off Haggerty were singles. The Lady Cats took some time to get going in the game. The game was 0-0 after three innings. The Lady Cats scored one in the...
Wildcat Baseball in Lindale Tournament
The Wildcats’ baseball team lost their opening game in a Lindale tournament, 5-3 to Atlanta Thursday morning. The Wildcats are now 2-3 for the season. The Wildcats play two games on Friday. They will face the Brook Hill School of Bullard at 10:30 a.m. Friday and will play Tyler All Saints Episcopal School at 1 p.m. Friday. The Wildcats conclude the Lindale tournament Saturday at 6 p.m. against host school...
Cipoletta Reflects on Wildcats Regional Quarterfinal Loss
After having time to think about the Wildcats’ basketball team’s regional quarterfinal loss to Prosper in triple overtime Tuesday night in Princeton, Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta talked with KSST Sports Thursday morning. He said it was just one of those games, a very good game and he said Prosper was a very good team. Coach Cipoletta added the Wildcats played their hearts out. He said you come up short sometimes. Coach...
10 SSHS Powerlifters Qualify for Regional Meet
The Wildcats’ powerlifting team qualified ten lifters and an alternate for the Regional Powerlifting Meet Saturday (March 3) in Lindale. At Lindale, the top two lifters in each weight class will qualify for the state meet. The top five lifters in each class get points for their team. Wildcats qualifiers include Trenton Johnson, ranked 7th in the region in the 114 pound weight class, Alex Rodiguez who is 4th in the 123-pound...
