Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Comments on Loss to Ennis Friday at The Prim
Despite a 42-14 loss to Ennis at Gerald Prim Stadium last Friday (October 11), Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show said his team played their tails off and played with heart. He said the Wildcats had a very emotional week after going through the trauma of a fatal vehicle accident that occurred near their school buses on the way home from Forney last week. Coach...
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner Liked What She Saw From Her Team in Friday Win
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said it felt good to pick up a 3-0 district victory Friday (October 11) over Texas High in a tough place to win. She said the game was very important since the teams were in a third place tie going into the last game of the first half of district play. Coach Dorner said the Lady Cats played well and passed the ball well. She said the team still has things to improve on and they were busy...
Veterans To Be Honored With Nov. 9 Parade, Honor Flight Send-Off On Oct. 31
At least two local events are planned to honor local veterans in the coming weeks. A Veteran’s Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. This year’s grand marshal will be Clayton McGraw. The parade will depart from Gerald Prim Stadium on Houston Street, continuing to Church Street, to Jefferson Street at the square, then continue on Gilmer Street to Brookshire’s. As of last week, 40-50 entries had been...
Meal-A-Day Menu for Oct. 15-18, 2020
Tuesday – Sliced ham, parsley new potatoes, spinach and a roll. Wednesday – Beef enchilada, Spanish rice and refried beans. Thursday – Chicken taco soup, cheese cubes, tortilla chips and tossed salad. Friday – Barbecue sausage, cole slaw, baked beans and roll.
Commissioners Court Appoints Bart Green To Civic Center Board Of Directors
Resolution Approved Calling for Census 2020 Complete Count Committee Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Oct. 14, approved two resolutions, one designating a Precinct 4 representative to the Hopkins County Civic Center Board and another to create a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. Bart Green was appointed as the Precinct 4 representative to the Civic Center Board Of Directors....
Police Remind Residents To Secure Vehicles, Property
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson is once again reminding residents to secure their property when leaving it unattended, especially vehicles. The warning follows some recent vehicle burglaries and thefts. In most cases, vehicles were left unlocked, allowing others access to personal belongings inside — including keys. People are reminded when possible to remove valuables — including money, jewelry, wallets, bank...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Earns Big District Win at Texas High Friday
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team closed out the first half of district play with a solid 3-0 road win at Texas High Friday night, Oct. 11. The score was 25-15, 25-23 and 26-24. With the win, the Lady Cats take over sole possession of third place in district play and are just one game out of first place. The Lady Cats improved their district mark to 3-2 and the season record to 21-13. Texas High slips into fourth place tie in district...
Ennis Stays Perfect In District Play, Winning At The Prim, 42-14 Friday Night
The Wildcats Football Team needed their best game of the year to upset Ennis, but couldn’t come up with it in a 42-14 loss to the first place Lions at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night, Oct. 11. After the Wildcats were forced to punt on their first drive, Ennis wasted no time in scoring. They covered 63 yards in four plays. Huge back Jarius Jones covered the last two yards. Ennis led 7-0 with 9:28 left in the first quarter. The...
Traffic Stop Near Sulphur Springs Nets Marijuana, Xanax, 1 Felony Arrest
William Cody Smithers A traffic stop on Interstate 30 early Saturday morning resulted in a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest after marijuana, Xanax pills and an open container were found in the truck he was driving, according to arrest reports. A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper reported stopping a Chevrolet 1500 for traveling 63 miles per hour in the 55 mph speed zone on the south Interstate 30 service road near...
