SSHS Ag Mechanics Students Earn Recognition At Shows For Projects
March 27, 2019 – The Sulphur Springs FFA Agriculture Mechanics Show team has had a successful show season this year. Overall, five projects built by 12 students were exhibited at five shows: the State Fair of Texas, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, San Angelo Livestock Show and Rodeo, NETLA Ag Mechanics Show and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. All the projects exhibited received a blue ribbon at every show, and two projects...
Ladycat Softball Wins Against Lindale
Lady Cats Softball 4, Lindale 0 Strong Pitching Carries Lady Cats to Win Over Lindale Lady Cats pitcher Bailey Haggerty threw a complete game 3 hit shutout to lead the Lady Cats to a 4-0 win over Lindale on the road Tuesday evening (March 26). Haggerty also struck out one and walked three. The Lady Cats had seven hits and did not have any errors. Kate Womack provided the only run Haggerty would need when she hit a home run to give the...
Basic Tips To Prevent Poultry Diseases
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR Animal disease prevention is responsibility of all members of the farming community. Poultry flocks represent a special challenge as far as public and animal health is concerned because smaller flocks are usually kept without veterinary care or sometimes maintained by people with limited experience. Also, even when those flocks are small in backyard flocks...
Wildcats Track Update From Coach Tyson
Track Coach Derek Tyson Said Wildcats Athletes Got a Lot Out of Jesuit Relays Lady Cats Track Coach Derek Tyson took nine Wildcats to the prestigious Jesuit Sheaner Relays in Dallas Saturday (March 23). Coach Tyson said it was a positive day with a high level of competition and was also a great learning experience. He said the Wildcats got a chance to observe lots of elite athletes. Coach Tyson encouraged the Wildcats to mimic the...
Powerlifters Compete At State Meet
Three Wildcats Compete at State Powerlifting Meet Last Saturday All three Wildcats finished in the top twenty in the state at the State Powerlifting Meet held last Saturday (March 23) in Abilene. Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter and Assistant Coach Alex Guerra took Oscar Yanez, Carson Bridges and George Greenway to the state meet. Coach Jeter said weigh in took place Friday and all three of the Wildcats made weight. Yanez lifts...
Upcoming Agrilife Extension Events
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Department of Transportation are sponsoring a Car Seat Checkup event on Wednesday, April 3, on the Lowe’s Parking Lot in Sulphur Springs, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Technicians will be on hand to check for proper installation, size, and condition of the child’s car seat. A new child safety seat will be provided at no charge if there are problems with the current seat. ...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center: A Cool Treat
Faculty and students alike enjoyed an ice cream break between classes this week at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. Student Activities Coordinator Taylor Locknar, right, provided the refreshments and is enjoying the entertainment as campus Director Rob Stanley, right, receives a big dip from Advisor Carey Gable. Students Ty Self, second from left, and Andre Evans wait for the ice cream toppings.
Golf Results For SSHS
Wildcats Golfers Finish Second at District Preview Monday at Paris Country Club The Wildcats’ golf team shot 314 and finished second in a district preview at Paris Country Club Monday (March 25). Texas High captured first place with a 300 score. Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens said Monday was a beautiful day for golf and the best day so far at a tournament. For the Wildcats, Carter Lewis led the way with 75. Colton Bench and...
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Discusses Game Result
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey Pleased With Warm Up Game Result Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey said Monday (March 25) night’s 2-2 tie between the Lady Cats and Athens in a playoff warm up game at Gerald Prim Stadium reminded him of the last time the two teams played in Athens back on January 22. He said Athens got out to a lead and the Lady Cats came clawing back. There were some differences. The weather was much colder...
Vehicle Burglaries Under Investigation
Sulphur Springs Police are investigating vehicle burglaries reported early Monday morning at two different addresses. Debit, credit, store and gift cards; wallets; and identification were among the items reported stolen from the burglaries of sport utility vehicles on Jennifer Lane and a vehicle on Austin Acres Road. At least one report of credit card abuse was reported to have stemmed from one of the burglaries. Local residents are...
