Two Hopkins County Investigators Honored Thursday
Two Hopkins County Sheriff’s investigators were honored Thursday, September 29th at the Sheriff’s office. Investigator Corley Weatherford received a letter of commendation from John M. Bales, the U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Texas, and Investigator Dennis Findley was honored by the local Sheriff for his incessant and relentless efforts in clearing numerous burglaries in not only Hopkins County but also surrounding counties. In...
Wildcats Prepare to Host Marshall Friday Night at Prim
At his media gathering Wednesday morning, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the Wildcats have had a good week of work after last Friday’s district win at Pine Tree. He called the win an affirmation of the hard work the players have been putting in. Coach Owens said there is no sign of overconfidence as the Wildcats prepare to face a tough Marshall team Friday night at Gerald Prim Stadium. He called the Mavericks running...
Agrilife: October Is Busy Month For Extension Office
by Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. October is probably the busiest month for the Hopkins County Extension Office and starts with the 4-H week! (October 2-8, 2016). We will get together Monday October 3rd, 2016 at 4:30 PM at the steps of the Hopkins County Courthouse to read the National 4-H proclamation with our County Judge Robert Newsom and enjoy our traditional 4-H cake and drinks. All public welcome!. We will also celebrate the...
Chamber Connection-September 29
by Lezley Brown Fall is here, and you know what that means… the 47th Annual Stew Contest is a heartbeat away! The deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the Cooks Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goodie bags,...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn Robert and Yvonne Weir took Robert’s sisters, Mary Helen Atwood and Joyce Dodd, out to lunch at Chili’s for their joint birthdays on September 19th. They enjoyed a delicious lunch and the birthday girls were treated to ice cream. Wesley played Bright Star baseball Monday night, September 12th. Yvonne visited her newest grandson, Nicolaas, that Wednesday in Dallas. On the way home she visited Elise and Eli in Caddo...
Saltillo Community Homecoming Sets Schedule for October 9
SALTILLO COMMUNITY HOMECOMING OCTOBER 9, 2016 WHO: Anyone who has ever attended Saltillo ISD, lived in Saltillo or just visited Saltillo is invited to attend. WHAT: Community Homecoming Featuring: Visiting with acquaintances, highlighting Saltillo ISD students and student activities, recognizing the Saltillo ISD classes of 1946, 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016, entertaining individual recognition and sharing old...
Warrant Service Leads to Additional Charges; CPS Begins Investigation
When the Special Crimes Unit and Hopkins County Deputies serving two Hopkins County warrants for Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, over 1-gram but less than 200 grams, a Felony 1 and two warrants for Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, over 1-gram but under 4-grams, a Felony 2, additional methamphetamine was found and a Child Protective Services investigator was called. Two...
Budget Set, Master Plan Commissioned; Part of Litigation Settled; Sidewalk Grant Sought
It took less than 30 minutes for the Sulphur Springs City Council to race through and approve all items on their 17 item agenda the last Tuesday night in September. The meeting takes the place of the council’s October regular session. The council will be attending a state-wide conference for city councils during the week of usually reserved for their October meeting. Toole Design was approved to begin in October and take four to five...
Lady Cats Now 4-1 in District Following Win in Mt Pleasant
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team defeated Mt. Pleasant, 3-1 on the road Tuesday night. The Lady Cats won, 25-15, 27-25, 21-25 and 28-26. Coach Justin Maness said it was a hard fought match on the road and he added Mt. Pleasant was ready to play. He said his team persevered and got the win. Coach Maness said he would take a win on the road in district play. Lady Cat Autumn Tanton led the Lady Cats with 13 kills and Sheretta Hill...
