Cumby High School Robotics Teams Wins Nationals
The Cumby High School Robotics competed at the National Robotics Meet on April 7-9 at Council Bluffs, Iowa and won first in the nation. Eight students competed, including Landon Mabe, Preston Salinas, Brent Brewer, Jacob Simonek, Hannah Jarvis, Presley Clampitt, Jesslin Bond, and Lacy Jacobs. “Nationals was pretty amazing, especially since we’re all best friends,” Robotics student Hannah Jarvis said. “Three of...
Animal of the Week: Heidi
Heidi is a two to three year old boxer mix that was brought into the Animal Shelter after she began following a cyclist down the road two weeks ago. “She followed some guy riding his bike down to the police station and he got concerned so he called the police,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “They brought her in a couple of Sunday’s ago. Nobody has claimed her or said anything about missing her, so...
Hot and Humid Issues; Coming Events
by Mario Villarino Just as I started thinking about this week notes, and as I was watching rain on and off in Sulphur Springs, I recalled the issue related to molds growing in our crops. The critical part of a healthy plant environment is for the rain cycles to have a chance to dry out. Although plants enjoy watering, certainly too much of it can become a problem. A good optimal environment in the ground is to have an...
SSHS Volleyball Coach Moves to Denton Braswell
Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens is once again in the market for a Head Volleyball Coach. Volleyball Coach Allison Irvin and her husband Football Assistant Coach Johnny Irvin both had resignations accepted by the Sulphur Springs School Board at Monday night’s meeting. Ms. Irvin has been hired as the Head Volleyball Coach at Denton Braswell, a new school set to open in August. Coach Johnny Irvin is...
Blackmon is Regional Medalist
Wildcats’ golfer Brody Blackmon, an Ole Miss commit, won the Regional Golf Tournament played at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club Monday and Tuesday. He’ll play in the State Tournament later this month. Blackmon shot a two-round 140, four under par, at the Regional Tournament. Wildcats Golf Coach Ross Funk said Blackmon had trouble finishing the first day and shot a one-over par 73. The second round Blackmon fired a...
Lady Cats Softball Moved to Mount Pleasant Thursday; Track at Pine Tree for District
The Lady Cats’ softball game against Mt. Pleasant scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday has been postponed a second time due to a wet Lady Cat Park. Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said the game would now be played Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant. The game was originally scheduled to be played Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. The Lady Cats, after a disappointing 4-3 record in the first half of district play, have won three...
Salvation Army Disaster Training
There are natural disasters happening each year in the state of Texas. From floods, forest fires, hail storms to tornados Texans need to be prepared. It is not a matter of if, but when a disaster happens in a Texas community. Disaster training is vital when it comes to protecting the lives of those in Texas communities. The Salvation Army State Disaster Training Team has scheduled free training in Sulphur Springs at the Trinity...
Community Chest Honors Board Members for Lifetime of Service
Hopkins County Community Chest recognized board members Imogene Jacobs, Fred Dial, Valinda Hathcox, and Joe Pogue for leadership and vision in a lifetime of service to the organization. Radina Adams, President made the presentation Wednesday morning following a board meeting at Community Chest, 217 Linda Drive in Sulphur Springs. Lucy Vaden, previous Executive Director of Community Chest, was a special guest for the event.
Matthews Named Interim County Fire Chief
Hopkins County Fire Marshall Mike Matthews will supervise operations for the county fire department following the resignation of Kevin Yates, who resigned Tuesday as Fire Chief here after having taken a Fire Chief position in Louisiana. Matthews will serve as interim Fire Chief for the county as a search for a new chief begins in the next couple of weeks, according to County Judge Robert Newsom. Matthews is a Hopkins County native...
Accident Closes I-30 Exit
An 18-wheel tractor-trailer rig carrying a load of watermelons overturned Tuesday morning at the I-30 exit near EZ Mart and the Best Western Motel on the east side of Sulphur Springs when the load shifted. Although the truck was set upright, the watermelons remained in the ditch. The exit was closed during cleanup.
