PJC Welding Class From the Sulphur Springs Campus
PJC welding class from the SS campus CUTTING METAL Under the supervision of PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Instructor John Plemons, left, structural welding student Colten Nolan practices cutting metal during his summer II class at the campus. This and other workforce education courses are offered at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus.
Summer’s Not Over at Cooper Lake State Park!
Steve Killian, Cooper Lake Park Complex Manager loves it when visitors to the parks say “We didn’t know you offered all this!” There are actually two separate parks which welcome visitors, the South Sulphur Unit in Hopkins County and the Doctor’s Creek Unit in Delta County. Both offer RV and tent camping, screened shelters and lakeside cabins. You can rent a pavilion for a group event. There’s also...
Car Allegedly Involved In Rockwall Pursuit Found At Sulphur Springs Truck Stop
A vehicle reportedly involved in a pursuit that started in Rockwall, TX was located by Sulphur Springs police at 7 Star Truck Stop late Thursday night. Authorities had already called off the pursuit when the vehicle was located. The blue Kia Forte was impounded and at least two people were arrested on one misdemeanor charge each, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs police responded to a complaint of suspected intoxicated...
City Applying for $700,000 Grant For Sidewalks on Bell, Texas Streets
Sidewalk grant application Street work was a hot topic at the August City Council meeting and a sidewalk grant was also discussed. The section of Texas Street that would be paved for a sidewalk if the city is awarded a Safe Routes to Schools-Infrastructure Grant is designated in purple. City Finance Director Lesa Smith asked the council to approve a resolution which would allow city officials to submit an application applying for to...
Wildcats Team Tennis Splits Two Matches Thursday
tennis Wildcats Team Tennis won one and lost one Thursday on the road. In the afternoon at John Tyler, despite having to forfeit a point because of an injured player, the Wildcats defeated the Lions, 11-8. It was the Wildcats first win of the season. Earlier the Wildcats lost to a good Whitehouse team, 14-5. It was during this match Wildcats senior Brandon Dittrich injured a knee. Wildcats winners included #1 boys singles player Jonah...
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Calls Special Noon Meeting On Aug. 9
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors have called a special noon meeting Friday, Aug. 9, to accept the resignation of one board member and consider appointing another to fill the opening. The agenda also calls for discussion and consideration of a name change.
Hopkins County Ponytails Force Final Game Before Losing In Championship Game
The Hopkins County Ponytails earned their way into the final game against Alabama in the Dixie Softball World Series Wednesday, August 7, before their quest for the championship ended. Hopkins County won the first game Wednesday, 6-4 to force the final game. Lucy Hernandez had a first inning double that drove in two runs to tie the early game at 2-2. She drove in Daylee Fite who singled and K.K. Montgomery who walked. Hopkins County...
New CattleWomen’s Organization Forming to Serve 10 NeTx Counties
Jennifer Dwyer and husband Paul moved from Michigan to Delta County, Texas about 5 years ago. After attending an outreach meeting by members of the Texas CattleWomen’s Association, Jennifer developed a desire to form a chapter for the women who live in Northeast Texas and are associated with the beef industry. The newly formed North East Texas CattleWomen’s Association is seeking members, and an...
