The 48th Annual Hopkins Co. Stew Contest: 2017 Winners in Order as Announced Saturday
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the 2017 winners of the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest: Honorable Mention: Campsite/Costume:#M-N Danny Davis Sponsored by Danny Davis Campaign for County Treasurer. Campsite and costume winner this year was site #73: Mary Palmer and Kert Senhert, sponsored by Raven/Aerostar. Their $200 prize was provided by Super Handy Honorable Mention: Super...
Lady Cats Win District Championship; Face Wylie East Tuesday
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won the district championship and the district’s number 1 seed in the playoffs with an impressive 3-1 win over Texas High Friday evening in Mount Pleasant. It was the Lady Cats thirteenth straight win in district games. The Lady Cats actually had to bounce back after losing the first set to the Lady Tigers, 25-19. The Lady Cats won the next three sets, 25-21, 25-20 and 25-17. Lady Cat Kaylee...
Wildcats Defeat Tigers 31-14; Play-off Hopes Remain Alive
Offensively the Wildcats played turnover free football, scored four touchdowns including two bombs and kicked a long field goal. A mostly bend but don’t break defense forced two turnovers and stopped two Tigers drives on downs. Special teams blocked a field goal. It all added up to a Wildcats 31-14 victory over Mount Pleasant on the road on a chilly Friday night. Mount Pleasant actually scored first on their Senior Night as...
The Fall Festival Carnival: More than Meets the Eye
The Fall Festival Carnival offers food, fun rides, a petting zoo, and exciting games. There was an artist carving wooden statues with a chainsaw. Carter blood care and the Hunt regional mobile mammography coach were out for the community as well. But there’s one opportunity that stands out from the rest. The Broken Wheel Ranch Project is offering horse rides to the public at the carnival to raise money for their cause: helping...
Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Show Provides Something for Everyone
The Fall Festival Arts and Crafts show, located in Sulphur Springs high school entry and cafeteria, has items and gift ideas for everyone in the family. Gorgeous jewelry, canned preserves and tasty food items, metal work, quilts, purses, stuffed animals, hand-made pens, baking mixes, aroma-therapy items, and much, much more. Visit the show Saturday to purchase stocking stuffers and gifts for people you love! The Arts and Craft show...
Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest is a Collection of Astounding Must-Sees
The Fall Festival Creative Arts contest houses an array of talented artwork and items. It will be open 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday October 27th, 2017. Make sure to stop by Sulphur Springs high school to see all of the talented work! Here are pictures of some of the amazing entries! Creative Arts Contest 33 Creative Arts Contest 34 Creative Arts Contest 35 Creative Arts Contest 36 Creative Arts Contest 37 Creative Arts...
Game Day: Lady Cats Volleyball Play for District Championship
It’s going to take a thirteenth district volleyball game Friday night (October 27) to decide this season’s district champion. After two rounds of play, the Lady Cats of Sulphur Springs and the Lady Tigers of Texas High ended up tied with 10-2 district records. The district championship game and seeding game will take place at Mount Pleasant Friday at 6:30 p.m. Both teams won on their home court, 3-2. In the district opener...
Game Day: Wildcats At Mt Pleasant; Playoff Implications
Long time rivals Sulphur Springs and Mount Pleasant meet on the football field again Friday night (October 27) at Sam Parker Field in Mount Pleasant. Despite the records of the teams, this district game has playoff implications. Mount Pleasant is 0-4 in district play and 1-7 for the season. They have to win their remaining two games and hope for some help. The Wildcats are 0-3 in district play and 2-5 for the season. They have lost...
Can Help Sponsors Annual Coat and Blanket Drive For Those in Need
The winter months can be a tough time for everyone, especially those already struggling to get by. Thankfully, for those in Hopkins County, help is available. Please join CANHelp by participating the annual FALL COAT & BLANKET DRIVE to ensure everyone in Hopkins County stays warm this winter. CANHelp and its partners are now accepting new and gently used coats and blankets of all sizes from now through the beginning of the year....
