Friday Gameday Brings Lady Cats Volleyball and Wildcats Football
It will be something of a quiet weekend for Sulphur Springs sports on this Friday gameday. Most weekends, Friday and Saturday would bring cross country, volleyball games and tournament play, and Wildcats football, but not so this time around. Wildcats and Lady Cats cross country squads are off this weekend after participating in the Kaufman Run with the Lions last Friday. While the results were not quite as good as the Commerce Tigers...
Inmate Earns Felony Charge For Allegedly Spitting In Jailer’s Face
A Hopkins County jail inmate earned a felony charge after allegedly spitting in a jailer’s face, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigators reported. Brandon Darel Roach The incident reportedly occurred when the HCSO jailer was moving Brandon Darel Roach from his cell to a separate cell following a disturbance. The jailer reportedly warned the 39-year-old Sulphur Springs man he would catch a new charge if he acted...
Lou Nell’s…Expect Excellent Customer Service Even During Pandemic Times
Carrie and Larry Crowson and their staff at Lou Nell Fashions in Sulphur Springs proved the truth of this statement during last year’s holiday season… that the local shopping experience doesn’t have to be a casualty of COVID! By putting all their resources in to play, Lou Nell’s was able to fill the orders and serve the needs of every customer, even those who did not wish to go outside their homes....
After Months Of Negotiations, NETEX and North East Texas Connector Ink Agreement For Contract Revisions
After months of negotiations, Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, the rural rail district spanning from Titus County to Wylie that is known as NETEX, and rail operator North East Texas Connector (NETC) of Freedom Rail Group inked an agreement for contract revisions Thursday afternoon. Contract Revision On Sept. 2, 2021, NETEX Chairman Brian Lee signs a contract amending the operating agreement with NETC. NETEX agreed...
Sulphur Springs Public Library Announces Community Read Programs and the Wall that Heals
Sulphur Springs Public Library is pleased to announce our 2022 Hopkins County Reads program, designed to encourage the citizens of Hopkins County to connect through the reading and discussion of a common book. The library even has a giveaway cell phone stand with the Hopkins County Reads logo as a conversation starter. Strength, Honor and Remember: the legacy of the Vietnam War is the subject of our program. The kickoff...
More Than 600 New Laws In Effect As Of Sept. 1, 2021
AUSTIN – Over 600 new laws signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott went into effect Sept. 1, 2021, in the state of Texas. These new laws, including the Heartbeat Bill, constitutional carry legislation, and laws that protect law enforcement, were passed during the 87th Legislative Session. Texas flag “The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental success, and many of the laws going into effect today will ensure a safer,...
Lady Cats Basketball 2021-2022 Season Schedule Released
On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Wildcats football head coach and Athletic Director of SSISD Greg Owens released the Lady Cats basketball 2021-22 season schedule. New Lady Cats basketball coach Erica Delley and her squad will no doubt be ready to get their season underway when they take part in two twi-matches to open their season: Saturday, Oct. 30 is at Lone Oak, taking on Cumby and the host Lone Oakand the following Tuesday, Nov. 2 will be...
DPS Encourages Safety For Labor Day Holiday
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to drive safely as they celebrate the unofficial end of summer during the long Labor Day weekend. The Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, looking for people not wearing their seat belts, speeders, people driving while intoxicated and drivers who fail to follow the state’s Move Over, Slow Down law, among other...
Wildcats Football Head Coach Greg Owens Discusses Frisco Loss and Upcoming Lovejoy
Wildcats football head coach Greg Owens thought overall, his team fought and never quit in their season opener last Friday against Frisco High School. He said that his team showed a lot of improvement over the course of the second to fourth quarters in the loss to the Raccoons. A big part of season openers, Coach Owens said, is grappling with emotions and the spotlight that comes with Friday night lights. He said...
With Talent to Spare and a Song to Share, Sydnee Hawkins Goes for the NFR ‘National Anthem’ Contest
Sydnee Hawkins as Medda Larkin in “Newsies” (photo credit Amy Hale) Just coming off her singing role as Medda Larkin in ‘Newsies”, Sydnee wasted no time in locating the ‘next big thing’ in her life as a singer, and this indeed may be big! She is competing for the honor of singing the National Anthem during a performance of the National Finals Rodeo this December in Las Vegas. “This contest is...
