Classes At All Texas A&M University-Commerce Locations (And Online) Cancelled Through Feb. 5
Pride Rock Residence Hall Reopens Monday night Following the investigation into a reported shooting that left two dead and sent a third from a Texas A&M University-Commerce residence hall to the hospital, officials have cancelled classes and events on campus Feb. 3-5. All services on the Commerce campus will be provided for students. In a press conference Monday afternoon, University Police Department Chief Bryan Vaughn reported...
Saltillo Girls, Miller Grove Boys Get Basketball Wins
The Saltillo Lady Lions, ranked #11 in the state this week, overwhelmed another district opponent defeating Avinger, 55-22 Friday night (January 31) on the road. The Lady Lions built their lead in every quarter. For the Lady Lions, Jocelyn Ochoa and Allie Lane both scored 9 points. Brittney Peeples and Chandler Bain scored 8 points apiece. Anna Reeder had 6 points. Julianna Giles had 5 points. Maddy Smith added 4 points. Paisley...
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell Enjoyed Lady Cats Road Win at Lindale Friday
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell told her team not to be affected by officials’ calls Friday evening (January 31). On KSST Radio and Cable Ch. 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show, Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats did not complain about calls in the game despite her players getting hammered inside the paint. After a halftime lead, the Lady Cats gave up 11 third quarter points to Lindale but the Lady Cats scored...
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta Pleased With Win at Lindale Friday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta pronounced himself as pleased with the Wildcats, 67-41 win at Lindale Friday night (January 31). The win kept the Wildcats, ranked #8 in the state this week, tied for first place in district with Mount Pleasant. Both have 4-1 records halfway through district play. The Wildcats season record is 22-7. Coach Cipoletta said his Wildcats executed on both ends of the court Friday and played well as...
Wildcats, Lady Cats, Area Teams Get District Assignments For Next Two Years Monday
The University Interscholastic League or UIL released sports districts for Texas high schools Monday morning (February 3). For Wildcats Football, there will be little change in their District 8 in Class 5A Region II, Division II. Out are Terrell and Kaufman and in is Crandall. Back will be Corsicana, Ennis, Forney, Greenville, North Forney and Royse City. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens had to find three non-district opponents...
Deaths Of SH 19 Residents Ruled Murder/Suicide
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon officially ruled the deaths of Joe Dan and Melinda Edmonson at their State Highway 19 north residence to be a murder/suicide. Deputies were dispatched to the residence near Birthright about 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31, to a report from a family member that the woman had been found, and was cold to the touch. Officials received a second call from the residence about 6 minutes after the first...
39 Members Of SSHS Choir Earn 1s At Region; 33 Advance to State Sole & Ensemble Contest
Sulphur Springs High School Choir students had great success at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble contest Friday. The students earned 39 first division ratings on solos and advanced five ensembles to Texas State Solo & Ensemble at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble contest on Jan. 31. Out of the 39 soloists earning medals, 33 advanced to Texas SSEC, which will be held in May at UT in Austin, according to SSHS Choir Instructor...
Sulphur Springs High School Kicks Off CTE Month With Proclamation From Mayor
Sulphur Springs High School began the month-long celebration of career and technical education programs with a proclamation delivered by Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers designating February as Career and Technical Education Month in the city. SSHS staff and students join schools from across the country in the observance of CTE Month. Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers Students from several of the school’s CTE classes joined...
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