Local Nurse Hosting Community Toiletry Drive For Hopkins County Schools
Jun22

Local Nurse Hosting Community Toiletry Drive For Hopkins County Schools

A local nurse is partnering with CANHelp to host a community toiletry drive. The driver is as part of her graduate degree program, and items collected will help support schools in Hopkins County. Donations of basic hygiene items including new toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, soap, combs, brushes, deodorant, lotion and sanitary napkins will be accepted June 28-July 11. For additional information, contact...

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Man Accused Of Pushing His Girlfriend Down Stairs; Woman Accused Of Trying To Assault Mom’s Beau
Jun22

Man Accused Of Pushing His Girlfriend Down Stairs; Woman Accused Of Trying To Assault Mom’s Beau

Three people were arrested on assault or related charges: a 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of pushing his girlfriend down stairs Monday afternoon, a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs woman involved in a disturbance with her mother’s boyfriend Sunday evening and a 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man was returned to jail after his bond was revoked on an assault charge, according to police and sheriff’s reports. Assault Of...

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Lady Cats Soccer Getting in Morning Practices During The Edge
Jun22

Lady Cats Soccer Getting in Morning Practices During The Edge

Lady Cats soccer coach Javier Aguayo has been practicing with his squad at Gerald Prim stadium in the mornings for the Edge to capitalize on the coolest part of the daytime. Still, Coach Aguayo has voiced similar concerns as other Sulphur Springs coaches in that they wish more student-athletes would attend the summer strength and conditioning program. “We just kind of go day-by-day,” Coach Aguayo said about numbers of...

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Soil Solarization: Take Advantage of Summer Heat, by Mario Villarino
Jun22

Soil Solarization: Take Advantage of Summer Heat, by Mario Villarino

Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Summer is already here and making a statement. Few days ago I was involved with the District 4 4-H horse show and the intensity of the summer heat was very noticeable both to riders and horses! We, the “ground crew” noticed it as well. Most of our gardens and crop field are fully planted and waiting to harvest or...

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CHRISTUS Offers Cardiac Calcium Scoring, COVID Vaccines, Neurology, Neuromuscular Specialists
Jun22

CHRISTUS Offers Cardiac Calcium Scoring, COVID Vaccines, Neurology, Neuromuscular Specialists

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News -June 22, 2021 Sulphur Springs, Texas, – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Be Proactive! June is National Men’s Health Month: What better time than now,...

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2021 Juneteenth Celebration Enjoyed by All Ages!
Jun22

2021 Juneteenth Celebration Enjoyed by All Ages!

Report by Juneteenth Committee: The 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration was a huge success on Saturday June 19, 2021 and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. After missing a year, and losing one of our members to Covid, we had to step up and make this one bigger and better. This year we had our First Annual “Run For Freedom “2K run, and over 20 people participated in the race. As usual, our Juneteenth Parade was outstanding....

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5 Jailed On Felony Charges
Jun21

5 Jailed On Felony Charges

Five people were jail on felony charges June 17-18, including two jailed on warrants and two for alleged offenses involving children, according to arrest reports. Justin Bradley Matheny(HCSO jail photo) Sexual Assault of A Child Charge A 33-yearold San Angelo man was escorted into Hopkins County jail June 17 by HCSO Chief Investigators Corley Weatherford, according to jail reports. Justin Bradley Matheny, who is also known by Little...

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5 Traffic Stops Result In Possession and Related Arrests
Jun21

5 Traffic Stops Result In Possession and Related Arrests

3 Others Jailed On Warrants Local officials made at least five traffic stops that resulted in possession or possession-related arrests and three were transferred from other jails SH 11 West Arrest No HCSO jail photo available for Alfredo Junior Vargas HCSO Deputy Aaron Chaney responded at 1:46 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021, on State Highway11 west near County Road 4717, where a vehicle was reportedly parked near the entrance to a pasture...

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Wildcats 7 on 7 Goes 1-1 Against Paris Last Week
Jun21

Wildcats 7 on 7 Goes 1-1 Against Paris Last Week

Matt Young Last week the Wildcats 7 on 7 season season may have concluded with two games against Paris held last Thursday. Coach Matt Young (pictured left) Wildcats offensive coordinator, said the games went well. He said the both offense and defense for the Wildcats came out on fire in game 1. The coach praised the defensive backs for their ability to contain the Paris Wildcats’ explosive receiving core. But the offensive...

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‘Grace Under Pressure’ Award to Meal a Day Volunteers!
Jun21

‘Grace Under Pressure’ Award to Meal a Day Volunteers!

The volunteers who power the Meal-a-Day service for local shut-in senior citizens were recognized earlier this month by RSVP, or the Retired Senior Volunteer Program which is a multi-county service organization. Please read the letter posted below which nominated the volunteers for the honor. Meal A Day was honored with the “2020 Grace Under Pressure Award” at the Retired Senior Volunteer Banquet on Thursday, June 3rd at...

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