Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Office, Hopkins County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, [email protected] Many cattle producers and other rural landowners are looking for ways to reduce the amount of money and labor invested in their operations. It can be costly to grow bermudagrass because it requires regular fertilization to produce high quality forage and hay. Many warm-season...
10 People Arrested On Controlled Substance And Marijuana Charges
At least 10 people were arrested on controlled substance and marijuana charges in the past 4 days. Including a Brashear man accused of crashing a vehicle into a parked car; a Gainesville pair alleged to have marijuana, methamphetamine, ammunition and two pistols when stopped near a day care; five people found in possession of two bags of meth when stopped on I-30; four men and a woman caught with contraband on I-30; and a Sulphur...
Commissioners Agree To Abandon Portion Of CR 4746, Set County Clean Up Days, Approve 2 Plat Requests
Hopkins County Commissioners Court agreed to abandon a portion of County Road 4746, set the date and time for county clean up days and approved two plat requests during the regular court session Monday morning, March 14, 2022.’ Hopkins County Commissioners Court CR 4746 Road Closure, Abandonment Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price explained that the section of County Road 4746 that a property owner has petition to have closed and...
Wildcats Baseball Has Tough Outing in Royse City Tournament
Baseball completed their final tournament of the spring season this weekend in Royse City, but struggled against the competition, going 0-4 Thursday and Saturday. The tourney was originally scheduled to run regular baseball/softball tournament schedule of Thursday-Saturday, but inclement weather forced Friday’s games to be pushed back to Saturday, cancelling Saturday’s scheduled games. With that, the Wildcats participation...
Men’s Powerlifting Finish 2nd at Regional Meet, Sending Four Wildcats to State
Sulphur Springs had an incredibly successful outing at the 5A Division 1 Region 3 Championship Powerlifting meet held Thursday, Mar. 10 at Whitehouse. Two Wildcats finished in the top two, qualifying for state, with two more finishing with qualifying totals Thursday in the Regional meet. They too make the trek to Abilene later this month for the state meet held Friday and Saturday, Mar. 25-26. Men’s powerlifting finished 2nd as...
Commissioners Court To Consider Closing Portion Of CR 4746, Setting Clean Up Days
Hopkins County Commissioner Court is set to consider closing a portion of CR 4746, setting the county clean up days and two plat requests during the regular court session Monday, March 14, 2022. Submitted for court approval at the meeting are an application and a petition to close and abandon a portion of County Road 4746. Hopkins County Courthouse The Commissioners Court have been asked to consider a preliminary plat for Oak Grove...
Meal A Day Menu – March 14-18, 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 14-18, 2022 includes: Monday – Parmesan Chicken On A Bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Sliced Ham, Blueberry Muffins and Fruit Cups.Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes,...
Lady Cats Softball Wins Close In Longview 2-0
Coach David Carrillo’s team pulled out a close one Saturday in Longview 2-0 against the Lady Lobos. Sulphur Springs after the win Saturday have won four straight games, the previous two being district-opening wins for the Lady Cats. Bryant got herself her third straight win, shutting out the Lady Lobos with 15 K’s (her second straight district victory while also striking out 15+) with no runs scored for Longview. The Lady...
Don’t Forget To Spring Your Clocks Forward For Daylight Saving Time
Just a friendly reminder: don’t forget to adjust your clocks (if they don’t change automatically) when you head to bed tonight. It’s time to spring forward 1 hour for Daylight Saving Time. Otherwise, you’ll likely arrive an hour late for church or any other appointments or activities you have scheduled Sunday. Those who are not at their best first thing in the morning might consider going to be an hour or so...
SSHS Advancing To Bi-District OAP Contest
4 Wildcat Thespians Receive Individual Honors Sulphur Springs High School theatre troupe will be advancing to the Bi-District UIL One Act Play Contest with their performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Four students also earned individual honors at the on March 4 District OAP competition. Lucy Braddy, Austin Crump and AllieGrace Woodard were named to All Star Cast. Brandon Williams was named to All Star Crew. Directing...
