Master Gardeners: Don't Guess, Soil Test — Your Landscape Will Thank You
Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, Texas By Phyllis Kitten, Master Gardener For gardens and landscapes, the term soil improvement means making the soil favorable for plants to grow. Many soil conditions can inhibit plant growth, including compaction, poor drainage, low fertility, excess nutrients, and thin topsoil. Have you ever had your soil tested? To make the soil of your front yard,...
I-30 Traffic Stops By DPS Net 3 Misdemeanor Arrests
Three interstate traffic stops conducted by Texas Department of Public Safety highway patrol troopers in Hopkins County over the weekend resulted in three misdemeanor arrests, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol vehicle A 27-year-old Texarkana Arkansas woman stopped for equipment violation on a Hyundai Sonata at 10:13 p.m. Jan. 5 at mile marker 132 was found to be wanted on a Dallas County...
2 Sulphur Springs Men, 1 Rowlett Man Jailed On Warrants
Two Sulphur Springs men was jailed over the weekend after surrendering to sheriff’s officers, and a Rowlett man taken into custody by police on a warrant, according to arrest reports. Troy Glen Fouse Troy Glen Fouse, 52, of Sulphur Springs turned himself in at 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the sheriff’s office on a warrant for a July 19, 2019 offense. He was escorted Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Osornio into...
Sulphur Springs City Council Jan. 7 Regular Meeting Agenda
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXASREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILJANUARY 7, 2020, 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Call to order.Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. (a) Kevin...
City Manager's Performance Review, Employment Terms On Jan. 7 Council Agenda
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell This marks the third month in a row the City Council meeting agenda has included a personnel item related to the city manager. Sulphur Springs City Council is scheduled once again to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager this week. The Jan. 7 regular 7 p.m. City Council meeting agenda states the council may adjourn into executive session to discuss “matters affecting the office...
An Honor Nobody Wants: Meet Two Gold Star Families
The Gold Star Lapel Button, or Pin, is distributed to members of the immediate family of a fallen servicemember by the Department of Defense. Our nation’s military veterans hold a solid place in the hearts of Hopkins County residents. We stand proud of our Veterans Memorial in downtown Sulphur Springs and faithfully observe opportunities to honor veterans each year. While most local families have at least one military veteran of...
Wildcats Soccer Team Wraps Up Play In Frisco Tourney With Close Loss Saturday
The Wildcats Soccer Team completed its first tournament of the season with a close loss to McKinney North Saturday, Jan. 4. The Bulldogs came out on top, 1-0. The Wildcats ended up with a win, two losses and a tie in the prestigious Frisco ISD Dr. Pink Tournament. The Wildcats also tied El Paso Montwood, 1-1 Thursday, lost to El Paso Eastlake Friday, 5-1 and defeated Amarillo Caprock, 3-1 at the Ford Center Friday. The Wildcats, 1-2-1...
Sulphur Springs City Council To Consider Ordinance Setting Curfew For Minors
Sulphur Springs City Council will be asked Tuesday nigh to consider approving an ordinance which would set a city-wide curfew for unsupervised minors in public areas. Sulphur Springs City Council will be asked to consider Tuesday night an ordinance amendment which would set curfew hours for minors. On the 7 p.m. regular meeting agenda is Ordinance No. 2762, which would amend Chapter 15 of the city Code of Ordiances to include Article...
Wildcats Basketball Team Shoots Their Way To Win Over Princeton, 65-51
Shooting the ball well in the first half and defensive stops in the second half were big factors as the #5 ranked Wildcats Basketball Team earned a win over Princeton on the road Friday night, Jan. 3, 65-51. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Panthers came out and punched the Wildcats in the face early but, he said, the Wildcats were able to shoot real well, which kept them in the first half. The Wildcats also had some first...
Hugo, Oklahoma Basketball Team Gets Victory At SSHS Gym Friday Evening, 57-42
The Hugo, Oklahoma Lady Buffaloes broke open a close game several minutes into the game with the Lady Cats on their way to a 57-42 win Friday evening at the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School. Hugo led 15-8 after one quarter, 27-16 at halftime and 43-24 after three periods. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Buffs, 18-14 in the fourth quarter but it was not nearly enough. Lady Cat junior Nylah Lindley led the Lady Cats with 12...
