NETBIO November Sale
The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated another milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) marked its 21st year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon and a pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale. NETBIO is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives who work together to enhance the beef industry in...
Rodeo Royalty in Town!
Front left, current Miss UPRA Queen Collen Crumpton, and Front left, current Miss UPRA Teen Reannan Klodowski. Front center, Miss Teen contestant Jentri Haivala. Back row, left Sarah Dalton and right, Hailey Mitchell, are Miss UPRA 2020 Queen contestants Look for reigning Miss UPRA Queen Collen Crumpton and reigning Miss Teen UPRA Reanna Klodowski at the rodeo this weekend! Besides both girls’ “farewell lap” around...
Hopkins County Work, Reintegration Programs Showing Positive Results
When Brandon Flanery received his paycheck Thursday, it not only marked his first pay as a Precinct 4 employee, but another successful step in his life and a sheriff’s office program. Flanery is the first person to benefit from Work Force Solutions Grant funding awarded in Hopkins County. The organization received $150,000 to distributed in the agency’s nine-county region. “Of the nine counties, Kenneth [Dean, jail...
Saltillo Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament Gets Under Way Thursday Morning
The ten team Saltillo Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament got underway at 8 a.m. Thursday (November 21) in Kerry Garmon Gym as host Saltillo tipped off against Clarksville. Later Thursday, Saltillo will play Prairiland at around 6 p.m. Saltillo, Clarksville and Prairiland are joined by Bullard and Whitewright in Pool B. Teams in Pool A include Dodd City, Chisum, Quinlan Ford, North Lamar and CHESS. Pool play continues through Friday....
Daingerfield to Play Blue Ridge in Area Playoff Game at The Prim Friday Night
Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs will be hosting another high school playoff game this weekend. There were three games at The Prim last weekend. Friday night (November 22) at 7:30 p.m., Daingerfield will be in town playing Blue Ridge in an Area round game. Daingerfield comes in with a 9-2 record while Blue Ridge is 7-4. These teams are in Region III, Class 3A, Division II In other games of local interest, the Cumby Trojans are...
North Hopkins FFA Update
By Jessica Hatley, North Hopkins FFA This Year North Hopkins FFA This year, the North Hopkins FFA has had a very busy, but rewarding year. From kickoff to service projects to LDE’s, we have been hard at work, making this an already amazing year. All of what we have done so far, has been possible due to our awesome advisors, Ms. Daugherty, Mrs. Bettes, and Mr. Asbill, as well as our outstanding chapter officers, Madison, Ashley,...
Teen Jailed After Bond Revoked; 3 Others Arrested On Warrants
November 19, 2021 – At least three people were booked into Hopkins County jail on warrants, and one man was arrested at the courthouse after his probation was revoked, according to arrest and jail reports. DeAnthony Rayon Moore DeAnthony Rayon Moore, 19, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Hopkins County Courthouse on an order revoking his bond on a manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but...
Odell Reportedly In Stable Condition In Tyler ICU
Mike Odell Former Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Odell remains in the ICU at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler Thursday; his condition was reported to be “about the same” this morning. Odell made it through pelvic surgery to put screws in both sides of his pelvis, and is listed in stable condition in ICU. His wife, Rose, reports that his recovery will be a long road, reported a family friend, who notes, “the...
12th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Set Dec. 6
November 21, 2019 – As the season of giving approaches, the Sulphur Springs Lions are preparing for a spectacular Christmas Light Parade. The 12th annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade, presented by Carriage House Manor, will be held in downtown Sulphur Springs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. As the sky darkens, the festively illuminated parade entries will bring Christmas cheer to the viewers along the parade...
