From the 2021 Steer Show at H C Junior Market Livestock Show
Forty pampered steers raised by youth exhibitors were entered in the 2021 show ring competition held in the Hopkins County Civic Center arena on Friday February 26, 2021. With a trained eye, the judge selected the top animals in each of seven weight classes, chose Grand and Reserve Grand Champions, and noted the best points in showmanship by the exhibitors. On Saturday, a percentage of the steers will be offered to buyers in the Sale...
HC Junior Market Livestock Show 2021, Swine Division
Intermediate Showmanship winner Brody Busby of HC 4H There were more than 60 swine validated for the 2021 show held on Friday February 26 in the Hopkins County Civic Center. The swine showing began at 11:30am. Showmanship competition by exhibitor age came first, followed by Class divisions according to weight. The Sr. Showmanship award went to Katelyn Pence of HC 4H. Katelyn’s pig project also took First in Class in the 230-235...
Atmos Energy Addresses Customer Bills Following Historic Winter Storms
In response to concerns expressed regarding the impact the extremely cold winter weather and storms experienced in Texas the week of Feb. 14, Atmos Energy issued the following news release this week: Atmos Energy understands customer concerns that the recent extreme weather may affect their natural gas bills, so we want to assure customers that bills in the near-term will not include any of the unusually high gas prices from the...
NETLA 2021 Hopkins County Junior Market Broiler Show Results
Northeast Texas Livestock Association’s annual Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show resumed Friday morning with the Broiler Show. The Swine, Heifer and Steer Shows continued into the evening Friday. Penelope Deterding exhibited the Grand Champion broilers at Friday’s show. Micah Flemens not only earned Senior Showmanship honors but also showed the Reserve Champion broiler Friday morning. The will be first and second during...
Wildcats Baseball Team Still Seeking Their First Win After Two Tournament Losses Friday
The Wildcats lost a pair of games Friday (February 26) in the 30th annual Rose City Classic in Tyler at Mike Carter Field. The Wildcats ended up on the wrong end of a 1-0 pitchers duel against Lindale and then struggled for a second day against Tyler Legacy losing 9-1. Lindale scored a run in the top of the second and made it stand up to get the 1-0 win. The Eagles outhit the Wildcats 7 to 3. The Eagles made the game’s only...
Big Late Rally Puts Lady Cats Softball Team in the Win Column at Allen Tourney Friday
The Lady Cats Softball Team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat Friday, Feb. 26 at the Allen Varsity Tournament. The Lady Cats came into the top of the six inning trailing John Paul II, 8-2. Then the Lady Cats exploded for 7 runs to take a 9-8 lead. When Addison Caddell held John Paul scoreless in the bottom of the sixth, the Lady Cats had a 9-8 win. John Paul actually outhit the Lady Cats 8-7. Both teams made 2 errors. Caddell...
NETLA 2021 Hopkins County Junior Market Goat Show Results
The Northeast Texas Livestock Association’s annual Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show started with an agriculture mechanics project show and contest on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. The NETLA junior market show then got into full swing Thursday with FFA and 4-H members from across Hopkins County showing their lamb and goat projects. The afternoon began with the lamb show and concluded with the goat show which featured eight classes,...
NETLA 2021 Hopkins County Junior Market Lamb Show Results
Northeast Texas Livestock Association’s annual Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show started with an agriculture mechanics project show and contest on Tuesday, then got into full swing Thursday with FFA and 4-H members from across Hopkins County showing their lamb and goat projects. The lamb show started the show, and featured five classes, three showmanship categories and concluded with the naming of grand and reserve champions....
Friday Game Day Includes Baseball, Softball and Golf
Both the Wildcats Baseball Team and Lady Cats Softball Team continue play in tournaments on this game day Friday, Feb. 26. The Wildcats, in the 30th annual Rose City Classic at Mike Carter Field in Tyler, will be playing back to back games. They take on Lindale at 2 P.M. and then have a rematch with host Tyler Legacy at 4 P.M. The Wildcats opened their season Thursday with an 11-1 loss to Tyler Legacy in the tourney. The Lady Cats, in...
Paris Man Accused Of Tossing Pills, Marijuana Out Of SUV
A 26-year-old Paris man is accused of tossing pills and marijuana out when deputies attempted to stop him for speeding and failure to stay in his lane on State Highway 19 north Thursday night, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward alleged that Devonta Qukashawn Brown did not immediately stop, but instead continued north on SH 19 north across the bridge into Delta County. Brown admitted...
