Change In State Law Allows Additional Time For Online Registration Renewal Eligibility
DMV Media Advisory AUSTIN, Texas – A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152 allows online registration renewals up to 12 months past the expiration date. Previously, Texans could renew expired registrations online up to nine months past the expiration date. Customers who renew late will still be responsible for paying for a full year of registration. Additionally, anyone...
Lady Cats Soccer Annual Alumni Game Cancelled, Wildcats Soccer’s Moved to New Year’s Eve
Wildcats soccer coach Alexi Upton announced that Saturday’s annual alumni match at Gerald Prim Stadium has been pushed forward a day to December 31 due to inclement weather. Junior varsity’s game is now on Friday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 P.M. followed by the varsity’s alumni match at 7:15 P.M. Coach Upton’s squad’s scrimmage record finalizes at 4-2-1, dropping their final two scrimmage matches before the...
Lady Cats Soccer Gets Come-From-Behind Victory Over Palestine, 3-2
On Thursday, Dec. 30 the women’s soccer team hosted Palestine, falling behind in the second but scoring late to beat the visiting Lady Cats 3-2 at Gerald Prim Stadium. Sulphur Springs fell behind 2-1 in the second half. Kylie Clark scored the first goal of the game to put the Lady Cats ahead of Palestine 1-0. Vanessa Lara assisted on the header. Unfortunately for Coach Javier’s Aguayo’s team, the visiting Lady Cats scored...
New Law Changing Disabled Veteran License Plates Requirements Starts Jan. 1
Texas DMV News Release – December 30, 2021 Disabled Veteran Plates with the International Symbol of Access will be available AUSTIN, Texas – Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, a new state law changes the requirements for Texans with disabled veteran license plates who wish to park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities. ISA – International Symbol of Access Senate Bill 792 requires anyone parking in a disabled parking space...
Jim McLeroy Celebrated For 30 Years Of Service As City Attorney
Longtime Sulphur Springs City Attorney Jim McLeroy was celebrated for his 30 years of service to the City of Sulphur Springs at a retirement reception Wednesday evening at The Venue. Jim McLeroy, retiring city attorney McLeroy notified city officials earlier in the year of his plans to retire at the end of 2021, giving city officials time to find a replacement, and time for him to work with that individual for a few months to make the...
HCSO: Marijuana, Methamphetamine And Pills Found During Traffic Stop
Marijuana, methamphetamine and pills were reportedly found during a West Industrial Drive traffic stop Tuesday night, according to arrest reports. Monica Jane “MJ” Groves Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Zack Steward and Justin Wilkerson reported stopping a Ford F150 pickup at 8:09 p.m. Dec. 28, 2021, for failing to signal 100 feet prior to a turn on West Industrial Drive at South Broadway Street. On contact,...
Wildcats Basketball Drops Final Game in Allen Tournament to Mesquite Horn
The men’s basketball team lost their final game in the Allen Holiday Tournament to Mesquite Horn 58-50 on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Sulphur Springs got ahead early thanks to the shooting from the starting five for the Wildcats as Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad took a 21-14 lead heading in to the second. The men’s basketball team struggled in the second when the Jags installed the full-court press. Kordrick Turner was the...
Wildcats Soccer Falls to Jacksonville 4-2
The men’s soccer team lost their second straight scrimmage, falling to Jacksonville 4-2 at home on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Wildcats soccer were able to put in two goals versus a talented Indians squad, but it proved not to be enough as they fell by two goals to Jacksonville. Another issue for Coach Alexi Upton’s team were defensive errors, which proved to be costly in the scrimmage loss to the Indians. Angel Andino and Uriel...
A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health AgriLife Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] As we gear up for the new year, I wanted to share another Extension component that has reached thousands of people – the Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteer initiative. But first, here’s a brief description: Primary program areas for Family & Community (FCH) agents are health, nutrition, family well-being, and food safety....
Chamber Connection – Dec. 29: Grand Opening, Business Before Hours, Banquet Scheduled During First Week Of January 2022
By Butch Burney As 2021 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Nominations can...
