Wildcats Stats as 2016 District Season Begins
Here is the statistical picture for the Wildcats’ football team as they open district play Friday night. They have averaged 29.8 points per game and have allowed 44 points per game. Their season record is 1-3. The Wildcats have the number 2 rated offense in the district averaging 367.3 yards per game. The Wildcats have the district’s fifth best defense. They have allowed 406.8 yards per game. Looking at turnover plus and...
NCL Releases Rock-Bottom Pricing on 14 Day Cruise!
In our constant effort to find the best deals on cruises, we just got an offer from Norwegian Cruise Line for January sailings on the Norwegian Breakaway sailing out of New York City. They have a great selection of Balcony cabins for less than $1700 per person including taxes and fees. There are also some unpublished “on-board credit” offers that will bring your final cost down. This 14-day cruise leaves NYC for the...
Como-Pickton FFA Successful at Four States Fair
Como-Pickton FFA found success at the Four States Fair recently and have a number of events on the calendar for October. Ag Mechanics: FFA members from Como-Pickton FFA participated in the Four States Fair Ag Mechanics contest for the first time. They exhibited four projects at the show: A 14ft decorative entry gate constructed by Osvaldo Gutierrez and Brynden Andrews which placed third in its class. First in class projects were a...
Work at Municipal Airport Pond Enhances Its Purpose
No grass growing in a pond means fewer birds attracted to the water. That’s the goal of the work underway at the Sulphur Springs Airport pond. City workers are pouring concrete this week to conclude a project that has been delayed for some time. The project is funded by a Texas Ramp Grant and the city’s enterprise fund. Peter Karsten, City Finance Director, said the pond was first put in place to serve as a retention pond to assist...
Wood County’s Delayed Response only Delayed Arrest
A delayed result of a registration search did not deter the arrest of William Raymond Tate, 51 of Yantis and the recovery of a stolen Wood County vehicle. A traffic stop followed normal procedure but when Wood County returned a delayed hit for the stolen vehicle, Hopkins County deputies and Sulphur Springs Police became aware of the Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. SSPD located the 2011gray Jetta in the Super Handy parking lot at...
Agrilife: Family & Consumer Science Professionals Impact Young Lives
What Does it Take? Eighth graders all across the country are being encouraged to think about a study track to enter when they begin high school. That is always a difficult decision, because may adults are still trying to decide what they want to do! My Family & Consumer Sciences colleagues and I are firm believers that our careers are making a difference in the lives of others. We are professionals whose work assists...
Tira News
by Jan Vaughn Wesley Weir played Bright Star baseball Monday night. Yvonne Weir visited her grandson, Nicolaas, (Destri’s son) in Wednesday in Dallas. On the way home she visited Elise and Eli (Dacy’s children) in Caddo Mills. Yvonne also shared, “Wesley and Robert attended the carnival Wednesday night. Wesley had a wonderful time.” Chip and I met Jacob, Tiffany, and the kids at Coleman Park to watch Jakota play soccer on Saturday...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow Gardens are on the down-hill now that summer is slowly turning to fall. I have a few pea plans left and my okra is in full swing. Other than that my garden is gone for 2016. Sunday afternoon (Sept. 18) I stopped by Michael and Tammy Anthony’s open house. Construction was finished not long ago and I know they are proud to be all moved in. They built the house behind Michael’s grandmother’s house (Mary Lou Akins)...
