Donation Made to Dinner Bell
The Sulphur Springs Corvette Club made a donation of $1,000 to the Dinner Bell at First United Methodist Church. Corvette Club Treasurer, Mike Hart presents Judy Gilreath the check as The Dinner Bell staff prepared another community meal at the First United Methodist Church. Proceeds came from the Club’s annual car show and other activities. If you’d like to help or for more information on the Dinner Bell click here.
Wildcats Finish Third at Curtis Culwell Invitational in Garland; Only loss to #6, 6A Team
The Wildcats’ basketball team took third place in the Curtis Culwell Invitational in Garland with a pulse pounding 62-61 win over West Mesquite Saturday evening. Victor Iwuakor hit the winning shot for the Wildcats with just 1.3 seconds left to play. The heroics helped erase a turnover on an inbounds pass that resulted in a basket for West Mesquite. That basket gave the Wranglers a 60-59 lead with just 8.9 seconds remaining. The...
Saltillo Teams Struggle in Weekend Tournaments
Saltillo basketball teams found wins hard to come by at two separate tournaments Friday. The Saltillo Lions lost two games at a Miller Grove tournament. The Lions lost to the McKinney Boyd JV, 65-51. They were also outpointed by White Oak, 54-45. In that one, the Lions actually led 13-12 after the first quarter and 21-18 at the half. White Oak went ahead 36-33 after three quarters and added to their lead by outscoring the Lions, 18-12...
Christmas on the Square: Slides, Tigers, and More!
Hundreds of people came out to watch the parade and participate in the activities on the square. There was a petting zoo with baby goats, and bunnies. A carousel for kids to ride miniature horses. Not to mention the huge snow slide which takes a total of five pallets of bags of ice to last the entire night. The continuously popular white tiger exhibit was also there, allowing families to feed and take pictures with the tigers. The...
Annual Lions Club Christmas Parade
The parade was full of bright lights and Christmas decor. There was a Blue Santa, lots of presents, and many decorative Christmas trees. Streets were packed with many townsfolk who eagerly watched and cheered as the floats passed. The Parade started in Buford Park, and traveled down Connelly to Houston. Trucks and cars of all kinds and colors passed with people singing Christmas carols and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Sulphur...
Corvette Club Donates to SS Animal Shelter
The Sulphur Springs Corvette Club made a generous donation of $1,000 to the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter. Proceeds came from the annual car show and other activities. The Animal shelter was grateful for the donation. For more information on upcoming events or to adopt visit the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter’s facebook. Dog Donation to SS Animal Shelter...
AgriLife: Diabetes Education in Hopkins County
Diabetes Education in Hopkins County Each year, our staff provides a summary of our major in-depth Extension programs. Diabetes education is of particular interest to me because I know the struggles that individuals face on a day-to-day basis. Our youngest child was diagnosed with type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes at the age of 2 ½ and he is my inspiration for helping others to manage their diabetes. Relevance: According to the...
Wildcats Defeat J. J. Pearce in Second Game at Culwell Invitational
he Wildcats’ basketball team made enough key plays down the stretch to hold off Richardson J.J. Pearce in their second game at the Curtis Culwell Invitational in Garland Friday night. The Wildcats entered the fourth quarter with a 32-22 lead. While the Wildcats experienced a scoring drought for several minutes, the Mustangs chipped into the lead. Victor Iwuakor scored two big baskets before fouling out with 38.9 seconds left in...
Lady Cats Lose to Texas High; Defeat Lindale
The Lady Cats basketball team won one and lost one at the Winnsboro Hoopfest Friday. The Lady Cats lost to district foe Texas High, 46-38 and then outscored Lindale, 56-34. The Lady Cats have now won 3 and lost 1 in the tournament. In the Texas High game, the Lady Cats trailed by a point, 9-8 after the first quarter. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Tigers, 18-9 in the second quarter to take at 26-18 halftime lead. Texas High trimmed...
