Indian Summer Day Offers Traditional and New Features on Sat October 7
Indian Summer Day in Heritage Park is an opportunity for not just for food and fun, but an invitation to picture your own part in Hopkins County’s history. Indian Summer Day is held annually in Autumn inside Hopkins County Heritage Park, an 11-acre historical site within the city limits of Sulphur Springs. The grounds are furnished with buildings from Sulphur Bluff, Black Oak and other rural communities including a General...
National 4-H Week, By Johanna Hicks
National 4-H Week For the 75th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week during the first full week of October. Hopkins County 4-H will leverage National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people , and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on...
Mt. Pleasant 11, Wildcats Team Tennis 8
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad saw their playoff hopes dim as they lost a district match to Mt. Pleasant, 11-8 Tuesday at the Wildcat Tennis Complex. The Wildcats picked up only one victory in six girls singles and three girls doubles matches. Senior Jazzmin Cruz took her girls singles match, 6-2, 6-3. The Wildcats also took the only mixed doubles match played as once again the team of Heather Harris and Aaron Lucas were...
Wildcat Football Offense Struggled; Defense Forced First Turnover
Wildcats Offense For a third straight week, the Wildcats’ offense struggled last Friday night. Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young called the Whithouse loss disappointing. He said the opportunity was there for the offense to score points because of the way the Wildcats’ defense played. One series epitomized what’s been going on for the Wildcats’ offense lately. The series got underway early in the fourth...
Lady Cats Face Marshall in Wildcats Gym; Tennis at Mt Pleasant
There will be Lady Cats’ volleyball and Wildcats’ team tennis on this Tuesday, September 26 2017 game day. The Lady Cats will play Marshall in Wildcats Gym. There will be a freshman contest at 4:30 p.m. followed by a JV game and then a varsity match at around 6 p.m. Marshall is a much improved team according to Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness. The Lady Cats are 2-2 in district play and 19-12 for the season....
Sentencing Given in 2011 Murder Case
55-year old Sarilu Ann Mettlin was sentenced to 10-years probation for aggravated robbery in Hopkins County’s Eighth District Court Tuesday morning. The sentence was part of a plea bargain in a case involving the death of 63-year old Bobby Riley in Hopkins County in 2011. Mettlin was originally arrested along with Brian Allen Tucker for capital murder. Tucker escaped from the Hopkins County Jail several years ago and after he...
Shannon Oaks’ Pumpkin Patch Brings a Season of Fun for All Ages
Mandy McGraw Godwin and her husband Pastor Eric Godwin of Shannon Oaks Church are natives of Sulphur Springs. As a church activity, they decided to plan a “Pumpkin Patch” for area families to enjoy, and it soon became a community-size idea! Mandy had noticed that not only her own but other families were traveling at least an hour’s distance from Sulphur Springs for this type of seasonal entertainment for their...
Como-Pickton FFA Students Compete at East Texas State Fair
Como-Pickton FFA members, Breanna Bowen and Jesus Gonzalez competed in the East Texas State Fair Speaking competition on Saturday, September 23rd in Tyler, Texas. Breanna Bowen placed first in the Agri-Business division with her speech over Jersey Cattle and the Free Enterprise System. Breanna also exhibited in the photography contest where she received 1st place overall in the 13-19 age division. She also received a first and second...
