Miller Grover News
by Brandon Darrow This week I’m back to writing some MG news after a two week absence. It’s a busy time of year and a lot has been going on in the community lately. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I had one with my mother’s side of the family the Sunday before Thanksgiving. There weren’t as many there as usually but I think everyone there had an enjoyable time and we all left full of good food. Sympathy goes out to the...
Pet Photos With Santa Benefits Hearts of Life Animal Rescue
Pet Photos with Santa at PetSense is a fund raiser for Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. The whole family is invited to have their pictures made with Santa and their favorite pet. Even if you have no pet, you and/or your family can have a picture made with Santa for a $10 donation. You can adopt a pet at Hearts of Life Animal Rescue, if you don’t have a pet, yet.
Lady Cats’ Defeat Longview 42-38 in Tourney Pool Play
The Lady Cats’ basketball team got off on the right foot in the Winnsboro Hoopfest tournament with a close 42-38 win in pool play over former district foe Longview Thursday. The Lady Cats have now won 5 games since a season opening loss to Winnsboro at home. Later Thursday, the Lady Cats complete pool play against Whitehouse at 6:40 p.m. in the Winnsboro Junior High Gym. The top two teams among the Lady Cats, Longview and...
Wildcats’ Basketball Scores Big Against Anna in Tourney
The Wildcats’ basketball team came roaring out of the blocks and then never slowed down as they opened a Royse City tournament Thursday morning with a solid 91-57 win over Anna, a good Class 4A team. The Wildcats jumped out to a 18-0 lead on their way to a 32-9 first quarter lead.They led 51-25 at halftime and 69-40 after three quarters. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the fast tournament start was a point of emphasis for...
18 Wildcats Named to All-District Team
The Wildcats’ football team landed 18 players on the All-District Football Team released Thursday morning by Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens. Six Wildcats were named to the First Team All-District: quarterback Ryan Humphries, wide receiver Simeon Taylor, offensive lineman Gideon Gregory, defensive lineman D’Idrec Dugan, cornerback Terrell Turman and punter Angel Tavera. Six Wildcats also were named to the Second Team...
No Name Remains on Senior Citizens’ Center Golden Agers Tree
As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, the final name had been plucked from the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens’ Center Golden Agers Tree, according to Director Karon Weatherman. This year over 160 names were placed on the Golden Agers Tree. Those who picked a name from the tree have until December 16th to return the wrapped gift for the Hopkins County Senior named on the card. The Senior Citizen Center will arrange deliveries for the gifts in...
Parking Expansion for Downtown Area Opens
A space that was used for parking but not designated for parking, at the corner of Davis and Main Streets, has been reworked is now open providing additional downtown parking. On the busiest of days the lot, before work performed by the city’s construction crew usually contained 46 vehicles. Now some 64 vehicles will be parked there. There are also eight (8) spaces designated for Tesla recharging stations bringing the total to 72...
Chamber Connection December 1, 2016
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 11th Annual Economic Outlook Conference on Tuesday, December 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Dr. Perryman is returning to discuss the economic outlook for Hopkins County and surrounding areas. This year, you may email specific questions to [email protected], and we will ask Dr. Perryman to address these. Tickets are $15 which...
Driver Arrested For Intentional Tampering With Warning Device at SH 19/I-30
A Sardis, Mississippi truck driver is sitting in Hopkins County Jail charged with Tampering with Warning Device. The driver of the semi-tractor/trailer combination was observed driving over and through the orange warning barrels at the intersection of State Highway 19 and I-30. The Texas Department of Public Safety does not condone that action. A barrel was dragged underneath his trailer and down the roadway along with others being...
