Master Wellness Volunteer Program
Master Wellness Volunteer Program Did you know that Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteers contributed 55 hours of volunteer service in April? From helping with Kids’ Safe Saturday to Kids’ Camp planning, from assisting with the Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes series to helping distribute educational information at the Region 8 Education Service Center Parent Fair, our certified volunteers have helped make an impact! Finding...
Animal of the Week: Peanut the Pit
Peanut is a female Pit Bull puppy who is only five weeks old. She was signed over and given to the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter by the Police. “The Sheriff’s Office arrested somebody who apparently is not getting out of jail, so we got him to sign the dog over so we can find her another home,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “He couldn’t get any family members to come get her.” The...
Lady Cats Scouting Report on Mansfield Legacy
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo gave a scouting report Wednesday morning on Mansfield Legacy, who the Lady Cats will face Thursday and Friday in a best two out of three regional quarterfinal series at Royse City. Game 1 is Thursday at 7 p.m. Game 2 is Friday at 6 p.m. with game 3 to follow, if necessary. Coach Carrillo says the Lady Broncos are a good solid team with strong hitters throughout their batting order. He says they...
Holy Highway Fish Fry is Saturday May 14
The Holy Highway Girls Home in Pickton, Texas will benefit from an annual major fundraiser, and you are invited to help the cause. The Fish Fry with all the trimmings and the Auction, hosted by Tabernacle Baptist Church in Pickton, is set for Saturday May 14 , 2016 from 5-7pm. The church location is 9985 FM 269, just off Highway 11 E. You may eat by donation, and tables of 10 are available at $100. During the evening, you will meet...
Local Man Arrested After Shooting Attempt
Christopher Scott Brown, 37, was arrested Tuesday night after an altercation involving a deadly weapon. Sulphur Springs Police Department Officers responded to a report of gun shots at a South Moore Street residence. Upon arrival, a victim was holding Brown down on the ground, restraining him from making an escape. According to the arrest report Brown, who showed indications of intoxication, started an altercation with the victim...
Juvenile Confesses to Vandalism Committed During Christian Youth Gathering
It happened on the Wednesday night when area church groups gathered on Celebration Plaza for a time of fellowship and worship. The pillars surrounding the kiosk at the Hopkins County Veterans’ Memorial at Celebration Plaza were vandalized with a sketch of a human face and the word ROMEO and other scratching. A 14-year old juvenile has confessed to causing damage to the Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial. The juvenile, accompanied by...
7-on-7 Varsity Action Set for May 17
Mixed in with spring football at Sulphur Springs High School is the annual 7 on 7 competition. Offensive Coordinator Matt Young says there are some windows of opportunity around spring football for players to practice for 7 on 7. The first varsity action for 7 on 7 teams is scheduled for next Tuesday, May 17 as Gilmer comes to town. Coach Young expects 50 players on three teams including four or five quarterbacks to compete. Coach...
Bi-District Takes Toll on Local 1-A District Winners; Only North Hopkins Advances
The Cumby Trojans, baseball champions of their district lost a bi-district heartbreaker last Friday. Avery won a close one over the Trojans, 3-2. Avery scored first in the top of the third but Cumby tied it 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Avery scored single runs in the fifth and sixth to go up, 3-1. Cumby tallied one in the bottom of the seventh but came up short, 3-2. Avery outhit Cumby 6-4 in the pitchers’ duel. Getting the...
