SSHS Soccer Coaches Reflect on Wins Against Marshall
Wildcats Soccer 2, Marshall 0 (Overtime) The Marshall Mavericks’ soccer team frustrated the Wildcats for a longtime Wednesday evening in Marshall. The Mavericks packed in their defense and appeared to be playing to earn a tie and get into penalty kicks. Fortunately for the Wildcats, they finally broke through and scored a pair of goals in overtime. In the first half of overtime, Johnathan Alvarez got a nice pass from Angel...
Game Day: Scrimmage Action for Wildcat Baseball, Lady Cat Softball
There is scrimmage action on this Thursday (February 8) game day. The Wildcats’ baseball team is scrimmaging at Sherman. The Wildcats’ JV Royal team begins the scrimmage at Sherman at 4:30 p.m. The varsity scrimmage is expected to get underway at around 6:30 p.m. This first baseball scrimmage was originally scheduled for Monday but was postponed due to very cold weather. The Lady Cats’ softball team will be...
Harrington Sentenced in Plea Bargain Agreement
Tony Jay Harrington, 29, will serve the next four years in prison following the revocation of two felony probations in a plea agreement in Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday. Harrington was placed on probation November 18, 2015 for a January 27, 2015 conviction of delivery of less than a gram of methamphetamine in a drug free zone charge and for an April 8, 2015 conviction of possession of less than a gram of meth in a drug free...
Empower Texans Heavy Investing in Texas Senate District 2 Incumbent Hall and House District 2 Candidate Slaton
Two ultra conservatives seeking to serve Hopkins County and the Texas Senate and House District 2 are among the recipients of the largest campaign contributions made by Empower Texans. The political PACT, Empower Texans, describes itself as “a non-profit service” organization. Through multiple media formats, we educate and inspire Texans to exercise effective citizenship. Using research, reporting, and advocacy, we empower taxpayers...
Sulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel Plan Meeting on February 13
Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, February 13! All retired school personnel living in Hopkins and Rains Counties are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include a program by Menzie Chase, who works as part of a certified therapy-dog team with her trained basset hound, Joker. The meeting location is The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, 516 Oak Ave. Sulphur Springs, TX Time: 10:00 a.m. The meeting will also...
Chamber Connection February 8, 2018
The time to buy tickets is now! It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small...
Lady Cats Score 5 in Victory Over Marshall
The Lady Cats’ soccer team improved to 2-0 in district play with a 5-0 victory over Marshall Wednesday evening at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Lady Cats scored three first half goals and added two more in the second half. Mileena Zirretta scored a goal in each half and also had an assist on a goal by Gracie Boyer. Erika Lara and Jo McMillan also scored for the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats now have two shutouts in two district games. The...
Pink ImpACT Scholarship Provides Opportunity for Future Breast Cancer Survivors
Through a generous gift from the Pink ImpACT Breast Cancer Advocates, future survivors of the disease or their dependents will have the opportunity to receive a scholarship to attend Paris Junior College. “This endowed scholarship is a gift to the college that will benefit students for many years and make a difference in someone’s life each year,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “We are so appreciative of Sherry Thompson’s...
National Signing Day: SSHS Has Five Student-Athletes to Sign Wednesday
Humphries to SHSU On National Signing Day Wednesday, Wildcats senior quarterback Ryan Humphries signed a letter of intent to play college football at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Humphries said he first talked with Bearcats’ coaches early in his junior year. He also attended their camp this summer. Humphries said they called him after Christmas and told him they wanted him. He said he likes Huntsville. Humphries...
