I-30 West Shut Down From 115 Mile Marker To Sulphur Springs Due To 18-Wheeler Crash, Fire
Mar22

I-30 West Shut Down From 115 Mile Marker To Sulphur Springs Due To 18-Wheeler Crash, Fire

Flames from the trucks that caught fire after colliding Tuesday afternoon near mile marker 115 on Interstate 30 west. (Courtesy Photo) Both lanes of westbound Interstate 30 were shutdown for several hours due to a two-vehicle crash near mile marker 115; the north service road also was shut down just before 2 p.m. and were expected to remain closed 5-6 hours Tuesday. Those traveling along that stretch were warned to take a different...

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Both Baseball and Softball in Marshall for Tuesday Game Day
Mar22

Both Baseball and Softball in Marshall for Tuesday Game Day

Both baseball and softball are in Marshall on Tuesday, Mar. 22 for this week’s edition of Tuesday Gameday.  Softball has an hour up on baseball as Coach David Carrillo’s squad tees off in Marshall on Tuesday at 6 P.M.  The Lady Cats enter Tuesday game day still undefeated in district play (4-0) and take on a Lady Mavs squad (1-2) who got their first win in district play Friday. Marshall no doubt hopes to make it two straight, but...

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Easement, Property Purchase, Maintenance Agreement, Audit Approved By Commissioners
Mar22

Easement, Property Purchase, Maintenance Agreement, Audit Approved By Commissioners

Hopkins County Commissioners agreed to continue contracting with Williams Air Conditioning And Heating, an easement at the end of County Road 4746, a property purchase and approved the annual audit during a special session Monday, March 21, 2022. CR 4746 Easement Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price requested the county agree to a half acre easement at the end of County Road4746. He explained that was the road the court agreed at the...

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Lady Cats Softball Wins in Marshall, 6-1
Mar22

Lady Cats Softball Wins in Marshall, 6-1

Lady Cats softball got another win Tuesday, Mar. 22 in Marshall thanks to solid pitching and a grand slam. Parris Pickett was the difference-maker on offense. The SS recorded two hits in the game, both of which allowing at least one Lady Cat to cross home plate. Her first hit was the biggest of the night, a gram slam that powered Sulphur Springs past Marshall 5-0 in the top of the 3rd. While the Lady Mavs were able to put a run on the...

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2 Men, Including One Who Hid In A Utility Closet, Jailed On Felony Assault-Related Warrants
Mar21

2 Men, Including One Who Hid In A Utility Closet, Jailed On Felony Assault-Related Warrants

Two men, including a wanted Como man alleged to have hid in a utility closet, were arrested at their homes on felony assault-related warrants over the weekend. James Dustin Kidd (HCSO jail photo) Como Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann learned James Dustin Kidd, a wanted man, was seen arriving at his residence March 20, 2022, so he proceeded to the location. Baumann contacted Kidd’s girlfriend, who...

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20-Mile I-30 Vehicle Pursuit Ends Near Brinker With Spiked Truck Tire, Arrest
Mar21

20-Mile I-30 Vehicle Pursuit Ends Near Brinker With Spiked Truck Tire, Arrest

A 20-mile I-30 vehicle pursuit through Hopkins County late Saturday night ended near Brinker with the fleeing truck’s tire being spiked, according to arrest reports. HOWARD,RODERICK NEAL JR Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported seeing a Chevrolet Silverado with a non-operational head light pass him at 10:54 p.m. March 19, 2022, on eastbound Interstate 30 near mile marker 111 and attempted to stop him for the defective...

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State Fair  Of Texas Goat And Lamb Validation Tag Orders Due March 28, 2022
Mar21

State Fair Of Texas Goat And Lamb Validation Tag Orders Due March 28, 2022

By Dr. Mario A. Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Hopkins County Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, [email protected] Mario Villarino, Hopkins County Extension Agent Officials of major livestock shows in Texas are participating in a program supported by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas Education Agency, Department of Agricultural Education, whereby all 4-H and FFA lambs and goats exhibited...

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March 26 Cornhole Tournament Will Help Raise Funds To Repair Kids Kingdom
Mar21

March 26 Cornhole Tournament Will Help Raise Funds To Repair Kids Kingdom

If you consider yourself a cornhole pro or simply like to toss some bags in the backyard occasionally, then the Sulphur Springs Leadership Class’ cornhole tournament is for you. cornhole tournament flyer Even if you don’t play cornhole, the Saturday, March 26, event will include a silent auction with dozens of great items. The best thing is that 100 percent of the money raised will be used by the 2022 Leadership Class to restore Kids...

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10 SSHS Students Advancing From Region To State SkillsUSA In 4 Career Areas
Mar21

10 SSHS Students Advancing From Region To State SkillsUSA In 4 Career Areas

SSHS students competed in four career areas — Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Firefighting, and Robotics — at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition held recently. At least 10 SSHS students will be advancing to the State SkillsUSA Competition in Corpus Christi March 31-April 3, for their first-third (gold-bronze) place finishes. Medalists headed to state include, by career area, category and rank: Andy Soto and Jessica...

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Meal A Day Menu – March 21-25, 2022
Mar20

Meal A Day Menu – March 21-25, 2022

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of March 21-25, 2022 includes: Monday – Parmesan Chicken On A Bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Wednesday – Hopkins County Stew,...

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