2020 CASA Cookie Walk Canceled, Donations Still Accepted To Benefit Children
Typically at this time of year, Lake Country CASA is gearing up for a holiday tradition, the CASA Cookie Walk. The annual fundraiser has been canceled this year, due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and in order to keep CASA’s children, and the many generous volunteers and community members who support CASA’s kids through their contributions to the Cookie Walk, as safe as possible. About CASA Many things have...
City Council Run-Off Election For Place 1 Called For Dec. 15
After canvassing the votes as presented, Sulphur Springs City Council approved a resolution calling for a City Council run-off election for Place 1 and setting dates for voting. Screen capture from the special noon meeting of Sulphur Springs City Council, conducted via Zoom and streamed on YouTube for public viewing Two places on the council drew no challengers; those seats easily went to Harold Nash Sr. and Oscar Aguilar. Nash was...
Be Part of Something Big – Master Wellness Volunteer Program
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Johanna Hicks In the United States, 86% of all health spending is related to chronic conditions – things like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and many others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these costs can be managed and potentially reduced through...
Save the Date! Sat. Nov. 21 for SS Symphony League Radio/TV/Facebook Auction!
Board members Sharla Campbell and Adam Teer explain to Channel 18 TV viewers how the Auction works Get ready for some fun while staying safe and social distancing! The annual Symphony League Auction is the best way to shop-from-home and help a good local cause. It’s also a traditional way to kick off the holiday season! For 29 years, the Sulphur Springs Symphony League has offered unique, quality items in a fun bid-to-own style...
Nov. 16 COVID-19 Update: 7 New Molecular Cases, 112 Positive Antigen Results
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials received notification that 7 additional county residents have received positive molecular COVID-19 results since their last report on Friday, according to the Nov. 16 COVID-19 update. Since there have been no new recoveries in a week, the active case count has continued to rise over the last week to 136 on Monday, the highest active case count in the last 11 days....
Canvass of Election Returns, VFD Agreements Addressed By Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioners Court had a short session Monday morning, with only two items on the agenda: canvass of election returns from the Nov. 3 General Election and consider agreements retuned signed by volunteer fire departments. Canvass Of Election Returns Hopkins County Clerk Tracy Smith, who also serves as the county’s elections official, reported the votes submitted match the unofficial results report received from...
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner Says Her Team Worked Hard And Deserved District Championship
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said it was exciting Friday, November 13, as the Lady Cats captured the district championship with a 3-1 home win over Longview. Sulphur Springs Lady Cats District Champions (Photo: Sheri Looney) Before the game, she reminded her team that they had set a goal of winning the district championship during the summer and he added here’s your chance to do it. Coach Dorner said the team played...
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta Is Proud Of His Team’s No Quit Attitude
The Wildcats Basketball Team entered the fourth quarter of their season and home opener Saturday, November 14, down by 12 points to a senior-laden Tyler Legacy team. The Wildcats’ comeback came up just short in a 65-61 loss. The Wildcats got to within 2 points with about 17 seconds left to play. The final quarter effort was led by a pair of veteran seniors, Lamodrick Johnson and Boo Wilkerson. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said...
Price Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence For Burglary
Cash Allen Price received a 12-year prison sentence for burglary of a building. Cash Allen Price (HCSO jail photo) The guilt/innocence phase of the trial was conducted Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 12-13. Price was accused of two counts of burglary of a building, a shop/barn and a storage container, on April 5, 2020. He opted not to testify and the defense opted not to put on a case. The Hopkins County jury Oct. 13 found the 33-year-old guilty...
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Says Wildcats Still Have Things To Play For In Virus Era
Despite losing a zone game to Greenville Friday, Nov. 13, on the road that looked like the end of Wildcats’ football playoff chance this season, Coach Greg Owens, on KSST and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show, provided a scenario that keeps some hopes alive. With the unpredictability of coronavirus, Coach Owens said the Wildcats need to pick up wins in weeks ahead to make themselves the next best...
