Wildcats power passed Athens, play Palestine in Area Round
Mar25

Wildcats power passed Athens, play Palestine in Area Round

Coach Alexi Upton and his team won a Bi-District championship Thursday, Mar. 23, dispatching Athens 2-0. Sulphur Springs knew exactly what they needed to do to win Thursday if they wished to move on. The men’s soccer coach said Thursday morning that the Hornets are an aggressive, high scoring team, so if the Wildcats could come in and disrupt their flow, getting them off their game, Sulphur Springs stood a good chance. That they...

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Paris District Road Report for March 27, 2023
Mar25

Paris District Road Report for March 27, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 27, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...

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A Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
Mar24

A Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus

HISTORY LESSON Students Luz Correa, left, and Kyndall McDonald take notes as PJC-Sulphur Springs Center History Instructor Kelley Payne, center reviews the day’s lesson. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs history kelley

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Eyedrops Recalled Due To Bacteria
Mar24

Eyedrops Recalled Due To Bacteria

March 24, 2023- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is currently in collaboration with the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) and state and local health departments to investigate a outbreak of bacteria found to be drug resistant. Currently 16 different states have been affected by this outbreak, Texas included. EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears are the currently recalled eye drops, people have been...

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17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor JHH Investments
Mar24

17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor JHH Investments

The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation appreciates Mary and John Heilman and JHH Investments for their sponsorship of the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala.  A sincere compassion for their community is evidenced through Mary and John’s investment in good health care for all residents of Hopkins County.  Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan (l) joins Mary and John Heilman

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Hopkins County Hospital District Board Cancels Election Of New Board Members
Mar24

Hopkins County Hospital District Board Cancels Election Of New Board Members

March 22, 2023- Hopkins County Hospital District Board met Tuesday night to discuss the cancelation of the the upcoming election for new board members. Hopkins County Hospital District’s May 6 Board election has been canceled, the three candidates who were running are Chris Brown, Emi Medina and Tammy Wright. The three candidates went unopposed during their run for District board. With the cancelation of the election the three...

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A Brisket Cook Off Will be Held March 24th and 25th
Mar23

A Brisket Cook Off Will be Held March 24th and 25th

A Brisket Cook Off Benefit will be held Friday, March 24th, and Saturday, March 25th, at Pacific Park. Cooks can start setting up Friday at 3PM. Your Brisket is to be presented to the judges at 11:00AM Saturday. Afterwards the public can sample the Brisket. Cost is $5 to taste, or $8 for a full plate. The event will also include Corn Hole and Venders. The event is to benefit families in need. For more details, please call...

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Lady Cats Golf set and ready for district tournament
Mar23

Lady Cats Golf set and ready for district tournament

Sulphur Springs in their final competition prior to the district tournament had a solid outing overall, placing fourth.  Lady Cats golf finished behind Canton and Lindale, tied for second at 342.  JV also saw some personal bests in Canton, who are also continually improving, so Coach Spigener hopes to potentially take two teams to the Regional tournament.  “We are making strides,” Coach Whitney Spigener said Thursday morning in an...

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Sonic and Raising Canes’s May Be Short on Food
Mar23

Sonic and Raising Canes’s May Be Short on Food

Ben E. Keith Co. Releases Statement Following Outage March 23, 2023- Ben E. Keith, the food and alcohol distribution company headquartered in Fort Worth Texas, has released a statement following an outage that caused a shortage of products in local businesses. The outage may have been caused by a cyber attack. The company release the following statement on their website Monday: “Ben E. Keith recently detected unusual activity in...

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Hanson Back in Hopkins County Jail
Mar23

Hanson Back in Hopkins County Jail

March 23, 2023 – Steven Derek Hanson is back in Hopkins County Jail. This time he was arrested for violation of parole on a Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 charge. Sheriff’s Deputies stopped Hanson in the 500 block of Woodlawn St in Sulphur Springs around 10pm. Hanson reportedly cooperated with Law Enforcement, was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. The warrant for his...

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