Celebrating Youth Achievement For 4-H Week
Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agents utilized their regular report to Hopkins County Commissioners Court to celebrate youth achievement in anticipation of the upcoming National 4-H Week, and noted some upcoming 4-H and Extension activities. Johanna Hicks, family and community health agent, and Mario Villarino, agriculture and natural resources agent, gave an update on the 4-H program as well as upcoming activities planned as part...
Lady Cat Golf Finishes Two Strokes Back of First in Fall Opener
Monday, Sept. 26 had Lady Cat golf in Mount Pleasant for their fall opener. Sulphur Springs has just three competitions during the first semester, but even so, Coach Whitney Spigener and her squad made their opportunities count Monday, as they finished just two strokes back of host Mount Pleasant. “All the girls… they competed hard and played well,” the Lady Cat golf coach said following the victory. At their first...
HCUW Shows Appreciation To Those With A History Of Helping Others
Hopkins County United Way showed appreciation Wednesday to those with “A History of Helping Others.” The Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon, held Sept. 28 at The Venue, each year is the official kickoff of HCUW’s annual fundraiser. Emily Glass, 2022-23 HCUW President In Appreciation “United Together” the community contributed $212,000 to the 2021-2022 campaign, which benefits 17 local nonprofit agencies...
Getting Back To Family
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent, Family and Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, I have often said that strong marriages make strong families and strong families make strong communities. We must remember that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. Somewhere along the way, Americans have lost the idea of putting emphasis on strong relationships. The violence, confusion, misbehaviors, and lack of respect have caused...
Saturday Is More Than Just Steak
2022 NETBIO Seventh Annual Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Round Up (CCRR) will start at Noon on October 1st 2022. Celebration Plaza will host grilling teams, beverage vendors, and educational opportunities throughout the day. 2022 NETBIO Seventh Annual Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Round Up is SOLD OUT! That doesn’t mean you can’t come downtown, eat in one of the many restaurants and enjoy the free concert. Everyone is...
Meet & Greet Rally Hosted For Mike Collier, Democratic Candidate For Lt. Governor
A meet and greet rally was hosted Tuesday at Sulphur Springs Country Club for Mike Collier, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. Democrats from Hopkins and surrounding counties attended, including Wood, Hunt, Lamar, Titus, Rains and Rockwall counties. Mike Collier, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor One woman from Hunt County brought to the Sept. 27, 2022 rally a pooch she introducted as ” the official canine...
Tickets For 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival Now On Sale For $8 Each Or 4 For $28
By Butch Burney, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, [email protected] Tickets for this year’s 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce office, local banks and online! This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28. You can purchase them at Alliance Bank locations, City National Bank locations, Texas Heritage National Bank and Pilgrim...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Building Burglary Charge
A Sulphur Springs man was jailed on a building burglary charge Monday morning, according to arrest reports. Gary Lee Gibson (HCSO Jail Photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Todd Evans and Deputy Aaron Chaney located a wanted man at his rural Sulphur Springs residence and took him into custody at 10 a.m. Sept. 26, 2022. Gary Lee Gibson was transported to the county jail, where he was interviewed. He reportedly waived his...
Men’s Golf Recovers, Has Solid Day Two In Fall Opener
Before September comes and goes, men’s golf begins a condensed yet action-packed fall season. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 & 24, has Coach Jeremy DeLorge and his Wildcats playing at Buffalo Creek in Rockwall. At the invitational held last weekend, Sulphur Springs was the only 4A school. Schools that men’s golf played were, starting with 6A teams Rockwall, (Rockwall) Heath and Sachse. Last but certainly not least, 5A...
5 Private Applicator CEUs Available Nov. 2
Mario Villarino By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Office, Hopkins County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, [email protected] Private applicator licenses and certificates are valid for five years, and the applicator must obtain 15 CEUs during that time to renew, including two credits in laws and regulations and two credits in integrated pest management (IPM). To partially satisfy CEU requirements for...





