Student Taken into Custody Following What’s Called a “Spoofing” Incident
May 5, 2025 – The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office says a student has been taken into custody following what’s called a “spoofing” incident which targeted a teacher. The Como-Pickton Consolidated ISD says a person called a teacher Friday from a spoofed number and threatened to shoot her if she didn’t change the caller’s grade. Superintendent Dr. Greg Bower says: “The student suspect has been identified and...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open May 10th
May 4, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us in searching for our roots!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs,...
Energize Your Tomato Plants From Master Gardener David Wall
May 4, 2025 – Now that your tomato plants are up and growing, a mixture of yeast, sugar, baking soda and water can further improve the fruit. Start with a mixture of yeast which can be found in most grocery stores. Add some sugar to act as a food source for the yeast, and warm water to activate it. Additionally, a small amount of baking soda helps balance the soil pH. These ingredients encourage your tomato plants to thrive....
Sulphur Springs LadyCats Golf Team Placed Fourth in State
May 1, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs LadyCats Golf Team has placed fourth in the state tournament. Members of the team are seniors Alyson Thomas, Kenzie Posey and McKenna Meskimen, junior Evelyn Birdsong and freshman Ramsey Ragan. The Ladycats had great success and showed steady improvement over the past three seasons. They finished in 10th place two years ago and in ninth place last year before this year’s...
In the UIL Region 2-4A Academic Meet, Sulphur Springs High School Placed Second
May 1, 2025 – In the UIL Region 2-4A academic meet, Sulphur Springs High School placed second to the Dallas School of Science and Engineering, a magnet school. Wildcat academicians tallied 282 points behind the Dallas school’s 342. Suunnyvale was third with 122 points. The Wildcats earned21 Medals,10 first-place finishes andeight second-place finishes. First place winners included the...
Honey Bees are Important Pollinators in Agriculture and Natural Ecosystems by Mario Villarino
May 1, 2025 – Honey bees are important pollinators in agriculture and natural ecosystems, but they can become a nuisance or even a hazard when they establish colonies inside buildings. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides guidance on safely managing and removing honey bee colonies from structures while preserving their ecological value whenever possible. Honey bees typically enter buildings through small...
Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced
April 29, 2025 – In a reception held at Sulphur Springs High School April 29th, 2025, Laney Bankston was introduced as the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian, and Brody Emmert was introduced as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2025! Laney Bankston plans to pursue a nursing degree at East Texas A&M University after graduation. While attending ETA&M, Bankston also is going to continue her Spanish...
East Texas Giving Day on April 29th is the Topic on This Second Cup Of Coffee
CANHelp’s Executive Director, Brian Crump, stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Brian chatted about “East Texas Giving Day” which will be held April 29, 2025. They also talked about CANHelp’s back to school fair, and so much more! Be sure to watch this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee and learn some deadlines coming up!...
Fire Blight is a Serious Bacterial Disease Affecting Trees by Mario Villarino
April 22, 2025 – Fire blight is a serious bacterial disease affecting apples, pears, and ornamental trees like Bradford pears, prevalent in Texas landscapes. Caused by Erwinia amylovora, it can rapidly kill branches and entire trees if not managed properly. Symptoms of Fire Blight Water-soaked flowers that quickly wilt and darken. Leaves turning brown or black, often curling and shriveling. Twigs wilting from the tip, forming a...
The Basics for Growing Cucumbers From Master Gardener David Wall
April 22, 2025 – Cucumbers are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, as they’re one of the most forgiving plants. They grow fast as long as they have good soil and plenty of sunlight. There are, however, some aspects that when practiced will increase the number of fruits produced. While the two types of cucumbers re slicing and pickling, either variety can be used for either purpose. Within each variety, there...
