Aviation History: The Future Air Force One
The Air Force awarded a contract modification to Boeing on Aug. 4, 2017, to purchase two commercial 747-8 aircraft for future modification to replace the two aging VC-25A Presidential support aircraft. The two 747-8 jets are built and have been in storage at the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) in Victorville, California. The decision to purchase ready-made commercial airliners instead of custom-built aircraft is part of...
Meal A Day Menu: January 22nd-26th
Meal A Day Menu January 22nd – January 26th Monday Beef Patties Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Malibu Vegetables Roll Tuesday Chicken Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Wednesday Sliced Ham Stewed Okra and Tomatoes Black Eyed Peas Corn Bread Thursday Taco Soup Crackers Tossed Salad Friday Corn Flake Chicken Breast Macaroni and Cheese Broccoli...
Tournament Friday: Wildcat Soccer Posts Win; Lady Cats Come Up Short
Wildcats Soccer 3, Dallas Lincoln 0 The Wildcats’ soccer team got a shutout win, 3-0 over Dallas Lincoln Friday afternoon in the Ice Bowl tournament in Richardson. The Wildcats got goals from Angel Tavera, Julio Robles and Alex Diosdado. Wildcats Coach Nicky Wiggins said Brandon Diosdado, Christian Huff, D.J. Abron and Omar Hernandez played well. The Wildcats have now split two games at the Ice Bowl tournament. Their season...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Defeat Hallsville
Wildcats Basketball 48, Hallsville 33 The #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team completed the first half of district play unbeaten as they won at Hallsville, 48-33 Friday night. The Wildcats led 25-14 at the half and increased their lead to 40-22 after three quarters. Hallsville cut into the margin some in the fourth quarter but still came up 15 points short. Keaston Willis led the Wildcats with 16 points. Godsgift Ezedinma scored...
Republican Party January Meeting on Jan 22nd
The Republican Party of Hopkins County’s January meeting will be held on Monday January 22nd at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The time will be 5:45 PM and they will try to limit the time of meeting to one hour. Local and District candidates will speak and there will be light refreshments served. Be sure to come and meet the candidates so you can be an informed voter when you go to the polls in March primary. Note that...
Soccer Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats in Tournament Play
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams continue play in tournaments Friday. (January 19) The Wildcats will be playing Dallas Lincoln at 4 p.m. Friday in the Ice Bowl tournament in Richardson. The Wildcats opened play in the tournament Thursday with a 2-0 loss to Class 6A South Garland. The Wildcats enter play Fridaywith a 3-6 season record. The Wildcats will also play Dallas Carter on Saturday at 10:10 a.m. The Lady...
Video Interview: Craig Johnson Files for Place 1 Sulphur Springs City Council
On January 17, 2018, Craig Johnson filed the necessary paperwork with the Sulphur Springs City Secretary to run for reelection to Place 1 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. (Video Interview with Channel 18 News below.) Craig’s first and only reason for running for reelection is to continue to work to make Sulphur Springs a better place for those of us who live, work and visit our great city and to make it a better place for our...
Video Presentation: Justin Davidson Files for Place 1 Sulphur Springs City Council
Justin W. Davidson, Sulphur Springs native, Navy veteran, and member of the Hopkins County Military Coalition announces his intent to run for City Council. (See video interview with Channel 18 News below.) I am pleased and honored to announce my intent for candidacy to the City Council of my hometown. During my life experiences coupled with my countless hours of attending City Council meetings and listening to the people of Sulphur...
Basketball Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats
Wildcats Basketball Game Day The #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team hopes to take another step toward a district championship Friday night (January 19) as they travel to Hallsville for a district game. There is a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV contest at 6:15 p.m. and a varsity game at 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity is 5-0 in district play. They have won four straight games and their season record is 22-3. Hallsville is 2-3 in...
