Lady Cats’ Strong Second Half Defeats Paris 66-33
After a close first two quarters at Paris Tuesday, the Lady Cats’ basketball team broke the game open in the second half for a 63-33 win. The Lady Cats improved their season record to 4-1. Sadavia Porter led the Lady Cats with 13 points, Kaylee Jefferson had 12 and Tori Moore 10. Jefferson and Autumn Tanton had 12 rebounds. The Lady Cats return to action at the Winnsboro Hoop Fest on December 3-5.
Brunch With Santa at Children’s Museum
The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum in Commerce is having Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 the day of the event. The event will include a pancake breakfast, crafts, a train and picture opportunities with Santa. The children’s museum has been open 13-years offering a place of discovery, creativity and imagination for all...
City Purchases Trolley
The city of Sulphur Springs has purchased the Downtown Business Alliance Trolley. The city was actually a minority owner of the vehicle but bought the trolley outright for $4,000. Tuesday morning City Manager Marc Maxwell Tuesday said the city owned 40% of the trolley before the purchase. Maxwell said some repairs must be made on the Trolley before anything is done with the trolley. Extensive work on the suspension is needed. Money...
Department of Labor to Be on Local Hospital Campus November 30th
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew has had better Monday mornings than this week’s. He told the board Monday night about some more unwanted visitors the hospital will be having at the end of the month. McAndrew stated that someone has filed a complaint with the Department of Labor. He stated that a few disgruntled employees had left lately. McAndrew noted to the board that the DOL may find something but...
Burgers and Fries Wait Staff Donate to Senior Citizens Center
Once again the wait-staff of Burgers and Fries, 208 College Street, have donated their tips received for service. The recipient of their over $2000 donation is the Senior Citizens Center, 150 MLK Boulevard in Sulphur Springs. “These wonderful people and their customers are making a difference in a lot of Senior’s Lives,” stated Karon Weatherman, Program and Marketing Director for the Senior Center.
Infestation of Giant Salvinia Found on Lake Fork
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed the presence of giant salvinia in Chaney Branch on Lake Fork. The infestation appears to be confined to this branch and another small cove west of the dam and occupies an estimated 3.25 acres. Judging by the distribution and age of the plants, it is apparent it has been in place for several months. As is the case for other introductions in East Texas, the plants were most likely...
Talco Woman Sentenced to 20 Years
She did not wait for her December 7th trial date. Instead of waiting, Jackqulyn Henry Erwin, 52, of Talco pled guilty to two first degree felony delivery cases and was sentenced to 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Her guilty plea was made in 8th Judicial District Court before Judge Eddie Northcutt Monday. She was scheduled for a final pre-trial hearing Monday. In September of this year, Erwin and a 59-year old...
Another Missed Date for New County Jail
One wonders if Hopkins County jail residents will be in their new home for Christmas. Once again, county plans have been stymied by failure of vendors to meet deadlines. Yet, county officials continue to plan for a December 1 Open House for those who desire to tour the jail. Inmates will not be moving into the new Hopkins County Jail anytime this week. Apparently installation of a required phone visitation system will not be taking...
Hospital Addresses CMS Concerns With Purchased Equipment
The Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board bought more non-budgeted equipment to address concerns from a survey by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Systems Monday night. For the OR they bought instruments and a sterilizer and scope cleaner and approved renovation of the sterile processing department and decontamination area. They have now spent over $500,000 for CMS concerns for infection control.
