Buyers Lunch is a NETLA Tradition, Hosted by Farm Bureau, First Baptist Church
Kevin Gibson, President of NETLA Prior to the Hopkins County Junior Market Show and Sale, it’s a local tradition that potential buyers be treated to a fabulous lunch featuring beef and dairy, and introduced to some of the youth exhibitors. The event was held in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs at noon on Thursday February 21, 2019. A large attendance of farmers, ranchers and community leaders were...
Fifth Annual Play it Forward Tournament & Fundraiser
Swing into spring at CANHelp’s 5th Annual PLAY IT FORWARD Tennis Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th at the Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Complex. Early Tournament registration is now open and ends Sunday, March 31st. Late registration ends on Sunday, April 7th at midnight. Don’t know how to play tennis….no worries. The tournament is open to all, whether you are new to tennis, a leisure player or have played...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 13-19, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 13, 2019 to February 19, 2019 includes: February 13th At 1:41 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman. At 8:11 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3144 near Quitman. At 8:54 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4815 near Winnsboro. At 10:31 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins. At 12:52 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro. Deputies spoke with the...
SCU Investigations Lead to Arrest of One, Additional Charges for Another
One arrest Thursday by Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit and an additional charge added to one already in jail for a previous arrest related to methamphetamine were the result of lengthy investigations. Marty Lee Kays, 61, who has a Connally Street, Sulphur Springs address, was arrested for distribution of methamphetamine. Two separate buys with an approximate total of 9.8 grams of methamphetamine were carried out. Kays is in...
Hopkins County Animal Rescue Presents Heidi for Adoption
Heidi is still searching for her forever home! Heidi is approximately 3 years old. She is great with children and other dogs. She loves to play, is very affectionate and is great on a leash. Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, spay and rabies. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue to meet this sweet girl! Call 903-439-5019, email [email protected], Facebook.com/heartsoflife or find us...
Pesticides and waterways By Mario Villarino
Recent rain in Hopkins County has created large portions of stagnant water that creates a challenge to landowners when trying to maintain them. National Pesticide Information Center stated: When you look at a glass of water, you are looking at a world traveler. Water evaporates off the earth and circles the globe as clouds and vapor. It is deposited as rain and snow. Rain and snow melt then flow down streams and rivers into estuaries...
Secure Your Child’s Future – Free Car Seat Inspection: By Johanna Hicks
Every parent wants the best for their child’s future, and one of the best ways to make sure your child will have a bright future is to be sure that you are correctly using the correct car seat for your child…and that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle. The problem is that keeping them safe in vehicles isn’t as easy as it might...
Panthers Win Bi-District; Face Clarksville Friday
The North Hopkins Panthers boys basketball team defeated Wolf City in their first playoff game Tuesday night. The Panthers are Bi-District Champions and will be playing against Clarksville Friday, February 22nd at Mt Vernon High School.
Former Wildcat Coaches 5-A Team to Bi-District Win
Bradley Washington (center), a former Wildcat Basketball athlete, is head coach at Connally High School in Pflugerville, TX. This is the first year Connally High School, a 5-A school, defeated Huto in Bi-District. Coaches can often be quite proud of their former players. SSISD Assistant Superintendent Rusty Harden is a proud former coach. Bradley Washington, a 2007 Sulphur Springs graduate, played basketball for former Wildcats...
