Lady Cats Basketball Team Wins Defensive Struggle At Hallsville, 33-29, Tuesday Night
The Lady Cats Basketball Team got off to a good start and then held on in the second half to earn a district win at Hallsville, 33-29 Tuesday night, January 26. In the defensive struggle, the Lady Cats were able to jump out to a 12-4 lead after one quarter. Both teams could manage only 4 second quarter points and the Lady Cats were up 16-8 at the half. The Lady Bobcats trimmed a point off of the lead in the third quarter but the Lady...
Jan. 26 COVID-19 Update: 3 Fatalities, 37 New Cases, 20 Recoveries
Three additional Hopkins County COVID-19 fatalities were confirmed, 37 new cases and 20 recoveries were reported over the last four days in Hopkins County. Fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations were also reported across Trauma Service Area F from Jan. 23-25, according to the Texas Department of State Health Service Jan. 26 COVID-19 updates. Case Counts After a day (Jan. 25) in which no new testing and case updates were posted for Hopkins...
Wildcats Soccer Team Preps For Start Of District Play With A Non-District Win Over Pleasant Grove Tuesday Night
The Wildcats Soccer Team will enter district play on Friday riding a four game winning streak. The Wildcats made it four straight with a solid 5-0 win over Pleasant Grove Tuesday night, January 26, at Gerald Prim Stadium. Five different Wildcats scored goals. Omar Hernandez scored the first Wildcats’ goal assisted by Alejandro Diosdado. David Moreno got the Wildcats second goal assisted by Alex Yanez. Janez had the third goal...
Welding Project at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs
OVERHEAD JOB Welding student Wyatt Cross works on an overhead TIG welding project at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. Cross is in the advanced welding program at the Center. To learn more about the welding program and workforce education opportunities, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Welding student Wyatt Cross
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Wildcats Soccer on Game Day Tuesday
The Wildcats Basketball Team, currently in second place in district, plays fourth place Hallsville in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School on this game day Tuesday (January 26). There will be a freshmen contest beginning at 5 p.m. A JV game will follow at around 6:15 p.m. The varsity Wildcats and Bobcats are schedule to begin at around 8 p.m. The Wildcats are 6-2 in district play and they have won their last three district...
Basic Tools for the Garden From Ronnie Wilson Hopkins County Master Gardeners January 26, 2021
January is a good time for gardeners to take stock of their garden tools and accessories, and make sure everything is ready to go for the coming spring gardening season. There are several tools every gardener should have at their disposal to ensure a successful garden. All items described are hand tools, powered only by gardener muscle. Here are several basic garden tools that may help get the job done a little bit...
SSISD Trustees Approve 3 Personnel Changes, Conduct Annual Superintendent Evaluation, Receive Recognition
In addition to being recognized for their service, Sulphur Springs ISD trustees approved three personnel changes and conducted the annual superintendent’s evaluation during a special meeting Monday evening, Jan. 25, 2021. Personnel Items SSISD logo Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees during an executive session conducted their annual evaluation of the superintendent’s performance, as well as whether to extend his...
Block Supplements Convenient Mechanism for Delivering Nutrients to Beef Cattle by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Block supplements are a convenient mechanism for delivering supplemental nutrients to grazing beef cattle. As the labels on most blocks or tubs state, they are meant to be used as supplements, not feeds. Success or failure of a block/tub...
SSISD Board Presents Memorial Resolution Honoring Coach Jeff Chapman
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Michael Lamb Monday evening presented to Karen Chapman, a memorial resolution in memory of her late husband, honoring Coach Jeff Chapman for his lasting impact on Sulphur Springs ISD and community. The former Sulphur Springs High School head girls basketball coach died Dec. 26, 2020, in Paris. Superintendent Mike Lamb presents Karen Chapman a framed resolution honoring the...
Pursuit Concludes With Driver Falling Into A Swimming Pool In Sulphur Springs
What started as a vehicle pursuit north of Sulphur Springs concluded with the driver falling into a swimming pool in someone’s back yard, according to arrest reports. Ajalen Meontre Sanders Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis stopped a southbound white Ford Focus just after 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 for traveling 75 miles per hour in a 65 mph speed zone on State Highway 19 north at County Road 4763. However, as soon...
