Wildcat Coordinators Disappointed; Seek to Build on Positives
Wildcats Offense Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said it was disappointing how the Wildcats’ offense started in the Texas High game with two quick turnovers. He said a pass was tipped and a fumble occurred when the ball was knocked away. Coach Young said then the offense calmed down and only had a single turnover after that. He said they also racked up 26 first downs and almost 400 yards of offense. Coach Young said...
United Way at 23% of Goal; UW Give Back Event Thursday
Hopkins County United Way Campaign dollars counted today total $13,081. According to UW Campaign leaders, the grand total to date is $40,635 or about 23% of the local goal; HCUW Campaign leaders are very pleased with the progress of the campaign and are aware of some large gifts to be reported at the next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 9:30 at the Texas AgriLife Extension office. A Give Back event for UW is this Thursday, Oct. 19, at...
Winnsboro Police Report October 9-15, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested three, investigated three motor vehicle accidents, responded to 200 calls for service, issued 42 citations and wrote 39 warnings during the October 9-15, 2017 report period. Brandy Addicks, 38, of Commerce was arrested October 11th on a Hopkins County warrant. John Spencer, 35, of Portland, Oregan was arrested October 12th for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication. Tamela Owen, 54, of Winnsboro was...
LEAP Youth Expo Provides Students With Career Information
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas is hosting this year’s LEAP Youth Career Expo on Friday October 20th from 9:00 – 12:00 at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The event is for local 8th grade students. The event aims to help them understand the types of career pathways available in the local community, as they begin to make career related coursework decisions for high school, according to Bart Spivey, Business Development Project...
Attempt to Pass Counterfeit $100 Bill Thwarted at Local Fast Food Establishment
Sulphur Springs Police were called to a local fast food establishment when a customer in the drive-thru attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill. The local officer made contact with the individuals in the car in the drive-thru. Barbara Jean Moore, 32, of Terrell told the officer that she had attempted to pass the counterfeit bill. Moore was arrested on a Felony 3 charge of Forgery Government/National Inst/Money/Security and is being...
2017 United Way Drive Continues Toward Goal of $175,000.
2017 Volunteer Campaign Chairman Adam Teer is working along with other United Way volunteers to gather in donations to benefit this year’s slate of nineteen local service organizations and agencies. Currently, about 20% of pledged funds has come in, but according to Teer, that’s not unusual at the half-way point of the campaign. Many business, industry and individual pledges will be gathered over the next two weeks. The...
Youth Soccer League Free Clinic Thursday
A free Soccer Clinic will be presented by the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat and Lady Cats Soccer Program for Sulphur Springs Soccer Association registered players U6 – U19. The event is Thursday, October 19th from 5:30-7:00 at Sulphur Springs Soccer Park, Field 6. Participants are asked to bring a ball, soccer equipment, water and sunscreen. The clinic will focus on touch, dribbling, turns and change of direction with the...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 18, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for October 18, 2017 Hall Oil Company this week’s Community Partner. Chicken Spaghetti Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower Garden Salad Garlic Buttered French Bread Slices English Toffee Cookies White Chocolate Blueberry Sugar Free Pudding Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Hall of Honor Inductees: An Update on the Recipients
FB13 FB14 FB15 FB16 FB17 The following 2017 Hall of Honor Inductees were inducted into the Wildcat Hall of Honor on Friday October 13th, 2017. ASHLEY WELDON (A.W.) LINDLEY – Class of 1925 – Football “A. W. Lindley not only set a football record that remains unbroken to this day, he also was a sophomore letterman on the first SSHS district championship football team in 1922. At 180 pounds as a junior, he was the largest player on...
