High waters from floods will drive snakes and rodents into areas they may not venture normally. By Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas High waters from floods will drive snakes and rodents into areas they may not venture normally, such as homes and storage buildings. According to Mississippi State University’s Extension Service anytime a building has been flooded,...
The Tenth Annual “Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic” Pageant is June 1
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, has a soft place in her heart for the local senior population, and she fully demonstrates that daily. Along with providing a pleasant location for fellowship, recreation and nutritious hand-prepared lunches, Weatherman has also created numerous public events to honor Hopkins County’s most seasoned residents. The most glamorous is the Ms. Hopkins County...
Wednesday Morning Crash Results In 1 Death
A 57-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly died as a result of a crash in the intersection at South Broadway Street at Wildcat Way Wednesday morning. According to Sulphur Springs Police Interim Chief Jason Ricketson, authorities were notified at 8:08 a.m. May 8 of a crash involving a sport utility vehicle and an 18-wheeler in the South Broadway Street-Wildcat Way intersection. The crash is still under investigation. Initial reports...
Wildcats JV and Varsity 7 on 7 Football Teams Play in Paul Pewitt Tournament Last Saturday
The Wildcats Varsity and JV 7 on 7 Football Teams played in a Paul Pewitt tournament last Saturday (May 4). Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Tanner Memorial Tournament was a fundraiser in memory of a young man killed five years ago in a traffic accident. He said the Wildcats were blessed to be a part of the event. The varsity won one game and lost one in early play and then lost a bracket play game. The Wildcats...
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Provides Spring Football Update
The Wildcats’ football team is just a little bit past the midway point of Spring Football workouts. After Monday’s (May 6) session, Head Football Coach Greg Owens said he was not happy with Monday workouts. He said teaching was going on but he said players were dragging with not much fire or energy. Still Coach Owens said generally good stuff was happening. He said players were learning and were getting valuable reps. He...
Football, Trainers and Powerlifting Announce MVP’s at Monday Night Banquet
An athletic banquet for football, powerlifting and athletic trainers took place Monday (May 6) night at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Football MVP’s were their 32 seniors. Powerlifting MVP’s, for the Wildcats was senior Carson Bridges and for the Lady Cats Sable Erdmier. Athletic Trainers MVP’s were seniors Jacquelyn Bocanegra and Brianna Hernandez. Wildcat Head Athletic Trainer Tammy Carrell introduced all her...
Date Change for GENEXE Screenings at Sulphur Springs Seniors Center
Due to unavoidable reasons, the Genexe screening scheduled at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center at 150 MLK Drive has been re-scheduled for Tuesday May 14, 2019 from 9:30 til 11:30 am. For more information, phone Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661.
“Antibiotic Stewardship” is Encouraged by CHRISTUS Hospitals in Sulphur Springs and Winnsboro
Originally of Houston, Edward Vaughn studied at Texas A and M University Kingsville, took his Pharmacy Residence at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, and accepted a leadership role in 2018 with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs and Winnsboro hospitals Edward Vaughn is the Clinical and Operational Pharmacy Manager at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals of Sulphur Springs and Winnsboro, Texas. During a KSST Good Morning...
Traffic In Brashear Stalled At Railroad Tracks Tuesday Morning
Traffic was halted at the railroad tracks on FM 2653, off Interstate 30, in Brashear Tuesday morning. A train reportedly stopped on the tracks across the roadway around 9 a.m. Tuesday, and was expected to remain there until the defect was resolved, according to sheriff’s reports. Motorists who were were able turned around. Others traveling the area were recommended to find a different route until the tracks could be cleared. A...
