Happy New Year From Your County Extension Staff
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] As we ponder the events of 2022, there are many good things that took place, along with some not-so-good, but by-golly, we made it! I pray for a good start to 2023 and that you will look up from where your help comes. As I wrap up my columns for 2022, I’ll conclude with a final program summary – the...
Hopkins County Records — Dec. 30, 2022
Land Deed Transactions Deed Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Debra Lanette Stinson, who is also known as Debra Lanette Stinson Stribling and Debbie Stribbling, and Ronald Bruce Stinson to Circle E. Western Store Inc.; tract in the MA Bowlin survey Daniel Keith Davis II to Alan Screws and Kim Screws; tract in the William Ewing survey Amber Nichole Ford to Amber Nichole Ford, Marcus Alexander Ford and Ronnie Miller;...
Como Man Jailed After Parking Lot Crash At Sheriff’s Office
Women’s Behavior Resulted In Misdemeanor Intoxication Arrests A Como man was jailed Thursday after a parking lot crash at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Women’s behavior on two separate calls in the past two days also resulted in misdemeanor intoxication arrests, according to arrest reports. Crash At Sheriff’s Office According to sheriff’s office reports, man was observed at 11:53 p.m. Dec. 29, 2022,...
Missing/Runaway Teen Located
Sulphur Springs Police Department Friday morning said the teen, who was reported missing on Thursday, had been located. Police asked for help Thursday morning, Dec. 29, 2022, locating Kyliegh Marie Nelson, a 15-year-old a thought to have runaway. She was last seen in video footage leaving her residence in a small light-colored vehicle. Officials shared her information with local media and on social media around 10:20 a.m. Thursday...
Texas State Parks Will Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary In 2023 With Special Events
Start 2023 At Cooper Lake State Park With A Guided First Day Hike Hiking in the park Cooper, Texas — Cooper Lake State Park, along with our other 88 Texas State Parks, will be celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks throughout 2023. From Franklin Mountains State Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park to Daingerfield State Park and Atlanta State Park, 2023 will be a very special, once in a lifetime 100-year experience. All of our parks...
Wildcats Basketball Places 5th in Allen In-n-Out Invitational
Sulphur Springs wrapped up an incredibly successful outing in Allen’s In-n-Out Invitational on Thursday, Dec. 29, winning their final game to place 5th in the holiday tournament. The Wildcats played a scrappy Rowlett team to round out their final tournament on the season, beating the Eagles 61-52 in Allen. Rowlett played it close throughout the majority of Thursday’s contest, but a surge in the third quarter, which saw...
A Year In Review: 2021-2022 4-H Grows
Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] RELEVANCE The 4-H program in Hopkins County is multi-faceted. 4-H members and leaders participate in a variety of educational events, projects and activities. Youth gain leadership skills as they participate in youth based programs. The goal of this plan is to promote youth development...
Downtown Crash Results In Minor Damage
A downtown crash resulted in a minor damage to landscaping but no serious injuries Wednesday evening, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson. A black car southbound on Gilmer Street and a white Jeep westbound from Jefferson Street to Connally Street collided in the middle of the intersection. The impact caused the black vehicle to continue onto the sidewalk to the door of Corner Grub House before it stopped. The...
SSPD Asks For Assistance Locating Missing Teen
Sulphur Springs Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating missing/runaway juvenile, Kyliegh Marie Nelson. Kyliegh is 15 years old and is 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighs approximately 160 pounds. She has red shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a white hoodie and black leggings. According to police, Kyleigh was last seen in video footage leaving her residence in a small...
Sulphur Springs Wraps Up Allen Holiday Tournament Thursday
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team closes out Allen’s In-n-out Holiday Invitational on Thursday, Dec. 29 when they take on Frisco Lone Star. Thursday’s final game in the holiday tournament is the fourth for men’s basketball in less than three days. Wildcats basketball lost their first contest on the day to Frisco Independence. The men’s team lost 57-56 on a buzzer-beater, marking the first loss in the In-n-Out...
