A Strange Thing About The History Of The Tomato … And A Few Local Recommendations
Apr26

A Strange Thing About The History Of The Tomato … And A Few Local Recommendations

By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] As temperatures start to warm-up, gardeners get in the mood of working outside, visiting plant stores and enjoying the garden. This week has been a very pleasant one with sporadic rain and cold temperatures at night. In Hopkins County, we have several gardeners passionate about tomato plants and tomato plant...

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2 Arrested For Cocaine Possession
Apr26

2 Arrested For Cocaine Possession

An out-of-town pair was arrested for cocaine possession following a traffic stop late Monday night, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Isaac Foley reported an expired registration as cause for stopping the Dodge Grand Caravan at 11:48 p.m. April 25, 2022, at the intersection of Wildcat Way and Arbala Road. The strong marijuana odor he smelled upon contact with the two occupants, however, was the...

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Wildcats Baseball Hosts Hallsville for Senior Night
Apr26

Wildcats Baseball Hosts Hallsville for Senior Night

Coach Jerrod Hammack’s team hosts Hallsville on Tuesday, Apr. 26, the lone team in action on this Tuesday game day. Sulphur Springs looks to extend their win streak to three with an upset of Hallsville. The Bobcats look to close out their season with a win as tonight’s contest in Sulphur Springs is their regular season finale. Hallsville (10-1, first in 15-5A) entering tonight’s contest is a full three games ahead of...

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Broadband Expansion, Final Plat, Software Agreement Approved By Commissioners Court
Apr26

Broadband Expansion, Final Plat, Software Agreement Approved By Commissioners Court

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday, April 25, 2022, considered requests to expand broadband further into the county, for a final plat, a software agreement and asset disposal. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Broadband Expansion As part of the consent agenda, the Commissioners Court agreed to one request from Frontier Communications and two requests from Spectrum/Charter which would allow the businesses to expand services...

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Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship by Nauti Water Racing Round 1 and 2
Apr26

Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship by Nauti Water Racing Round 1 and 2

This weekend is the long-awaited opening rounds for the Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship by Nauti Water Racing. We are excited to hang out with our Texas and Midwest racers once again. Rounds 1 and 2 this weekend in Somerville, Texas are going to be a fun, family-friendly event with highly competitive racing action on the water! Are you new to the PWC racing sport? The Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Series is a great environment...

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Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Parole Warrant
Apr25

Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Parole Warrant

A 61-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on a parole warrant Sunday evening, according to arrest and jail reports. Philip Edward Cork AKA Bill Cork (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officers Dustin Green and Thad Cook reported making a stop for a traffic violation on South Carter Street Sunday afternoon. A records check showed Philip Edward Cork to be wanted by Austin Parole Board, Green noted in arrest reports. The...

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SH 11 Traffic Stop Nets Several Bongs Loaded With Marijuana, 2 Handguns
Apr25

SH 11 Traffic Stop Nets Several Bongs Loaded With Marijuana, 2 Handguns

A State Highway 11 traffic stop Saturday afternoon netted several bongs loaded with marijuana, two handguns and two arrests, according to arrest reports. A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper reported stopping a Jeep SV around 2:45 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, for speeding on State Highway 11 in Hopkins County. As he approached the Jeep, he noticed the front seat passenger holding on her lap a bong he estimated was about...

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First Phase Of Kids Kingdom Restoration Project A Great Success
Apr25

First Phase Of Kids Kingdom Restoration Project A Great Success

Community Helps Commemorate Playground’s 25th Anniversary With Giving The first phase of the Kids Kingdom restoration project, undertaken by the Sulphur Springs Leadership Class of 2021-22 last weekend, was a great success, according to the class. The first phase included staining, painting, spreading mulch and undertaking some of the construction-type restoration to the park on its 25th anniversary. The Leadership Class was...

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Commerce Man Accused of Aggravated Assault
Apr25

Commerce Man Accused of Aggravated Assault

A Commerce man was accused of aggravated assault over the weekend, according to arrest reports. Seth Alan Severson AKA Seth Alan Steverson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigators reported getting a warrant for Seth Alan Severson’s arrest for an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon offense alleged to have occurred on April 21, 2022. No additional details about the alleged offense were reported...

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Nude Woman Arrested For Disorderly Conduct
Apr25

Nude Woman Arrested For Disorderly Conduct

A nude woman was arrested late Sunday night for disorderly conduct, according to arrest reports. A Sulphur Springs Police officer responded at 11:29 p.m. Sunday night on Reservoir Street to a complaint of a nude woman leaning against a dark pickup. Upon arrival, the policeman noted a white female was indeed leaning against a Ford pickup and was nude except for a pair of shoe. The officer stopped to talk to the woman to check on her....

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