Stew 2020 Only One Month Away
Chamber Connection — September 24, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here’s the best news I’ve been able to give you in a really long time… Stew 2020 is happening! It’s going to look very different than it usually does, but we did not have to cancel the event entirely. You will be able to drive through and pick up stew… and the best part is, as long as you order in advance, you can be very...
The American Pickers Are Coming To Texas
The hit History Channel TV show is coming back to Texas in November and plans to be filming several episodes while in the state. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’smost valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections...
Lady Cats Sweep Commerce Tigers on Senior Night, 3-0
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team recognized five seniors and a manager for Senior Night before the hosts swept the Commerce Tigers, 3-0 Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats Volleyball team in action Tuesday against Commerce on Senior Night. The Lady Cats dominated, surrendering a lead in points only twice. Sadie Washburn finished the game 18 for 30 in kills, with 8 aces, as she put the team on her shoulders in the first set. At one point, she...
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra Weighs in on Scrimmage and Frisco Wakeland Offense
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra said he was pleased with the defense during last Thursday night’s scrimmage against Mount Pleasant at Prim Stadium. He said a lot of young players got some good looks at what varsity football is all about. He said there were a couple of defense breakdowns, which he said was understandable. Coach Guerra said the defense played hard. Mount Pleasant scored on a long run after an option...
Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young Comments on Scrimmage and Frisco Wakeland Defense
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young gave his weekly football review and preview Tuesday morning. Concerning the scrimmage last Thursday against Mount Pleasant, Coach Young said the Wildcats’ offense is in a good place but he added they still have a lot of work to do. He said his standards are higher than the level of play last week. Coach Young said the offense felt like they shot themselves in the foot when they did not...
Lady Cats Volleyball on Game Day Tuesday, Team Tennis Match Postponed
On this Tuesday (September 22) game day, the Lady Cats Volleyball Team has a non-district home match against Commerce. There will be a JV Gold game at 4:30 p.m., followed by a JV Blue contest at 5:30 p.m. with the Varsity match scheduled to start at around 6:30 p.m. Tonight is also Senior Night. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said she has five senior players and a senior manager. The Lady Cats have started off the season at...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
SPANISH LESSON PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Spanish Instructor Mayra Cummings reviews words and pronunciations with her students during a recent class. For information about education opportunities and enrollment at Paris Junior College, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Spanish Lesson 2020
High Speed Chase Ends With Crash
A high speed chase ended with a crash early Tuesday morning. The vehicle involved was reported to have been stolen from Bonham Monday evening, according to sheriff’s and arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney at 2:48 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 22 reported radar showed a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling south on State Highway 19 north of Sulphur Springs at 75 miles per hour in the 65 mph speed zone. The northbound...
Commissioners Court Agrees To Tax Incentive For Dike Solar Farm, EMP Credits For TxDOT Bridge Projects
Increases To Jail & HCFD Budgets, Longevity Pay, OSSF Fees Also Approved Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday approved several items during a special session, including a tax incentive for a Dike solar farm, equivalent match credits for bridge projects and increases to jail and fire department budgets, longevity pay for county employees and OSSF fees. 381 Agreement Hopkins Energy LLC project boundary as originally proposed to...
Suzanne Geneva Hoecherl
Suzanne Geneva Hoecherl, age 59, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler with her family by her side. She was born to Thomas Lawrence Brennan and Mary Frances Keough Brennan on October 12, 1960 in Dallas, TX. Suzanne was a dedicated caretaker and homemaker all her life and attended Posey Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, her animals,...
