Basic Tips To Prevent Poultry Diseases
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR Animal disease prevention is responsibility of all members of the farming community. Poultry flocks represent a special challenge as far as public and animal health is concerned because smaller flocks are usually kept without veterinary care or sometimes maintained by people with limited experience. Also, even when those flocks are small in backyard flocks...
Wildcats Track Update From Coach Tyson
Track Coach Derek Tyson Said Wildcats Athletes Got a Lot Out of Jesuit Relays Lady Cats Track Coach Derek Tyson took nine Wildcats to the prestigious Jesuit Sheaner Relays in Dallas Saturday (March 23). Coach Tyson said it was a positive day with a high level of competition and was also a great learning experience. He said the Wildcats got a chance to observe lots of elite athletes. Coach Tyson encouraged the Wildcats to mimic the...
Powerlifters Compete At State Meet
Three Wildcats Compete at State Powerlifting Meet Last Saturday All three Wildcats finished in the top twenty in the state at the State Powerlifting Meet held last Saturday (March 23) in Abilene. Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter and Assistant Coach Alex Guerra took Oscar Yanez, Carson Bridges and George Greenway to the state meet. Coach Jeter said weigh in took place Friday and all three of the Wildcats made weight. Yanez lifts...
Upcoming Agrilife Extension Events
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Department of Transportation are sponsoring a Car Seat Checkup event on Wednesday, April 3, on the Lowe’s Parking Lot in Sulphur Springs, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Technicians will be on hand to check for proper installation, size, and condition of the child’s car seat. A new child safety seat will be provided at no charge if there are problems with the current seat. ...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center: A Cool Treat
Faculty and students alike enjoyed an ice cream break between classes this week at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. Student Activities Coordinator Taylor Locknar, right, provided the refreshments and is enjoying the entertainment as campus Director Rob Stanley, right, receives a big dip from Advisor Carey Gable. Students Ty Self, second from left, and Andre Evans wait for the ice cream toppings.
Golf Results For SSHS
Wildcats Golfers Finish Second at District Preview Monday at Paris Country Club The Wildcats’ golf team shot 314 and finished second in a district preview at Paris Country Club Monday (March 25). Texas High captured first place with a 300 score. Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens said Monday was a beautiful day for golf and the best day so far at a tournament. For the Wildcats, Carter Lewis led the way with 75. Colton Bench and...
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Discusses Game Result
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey Pleased With Warm Up Game Result Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey said Monday (March 25) night’s 2-2 tie between the Lady Cats and Athens in a playoff warm up game at Gerald Prim Stadium reminded him of the last time the two teams played in Athens back on January 22. He said Athens got out to a lead and the Lady Cats came clawing back. There were some differences. The weather was much colder...
Vehicle Burglaries Under Investigation
Sulphur Springs Police are investigating vehicle burglaries reported early Monday morning at two different addresses. Debit, credit, store and gift cards; wallets; and identification were among the items reported stolen from the burglaries of sport utility vehicles on Jennifer Lane and a vehicle on Austin Acres Road. At least one report of credit card abuse was reported to have stemmed from one of the burglaries. Local residents are...
Winnsboro Police Report March 18-24, 2019
ACordova, Carlos Lopez, 33, of Winnsboro was arrested on March 23, for public intoxication. Shelby, Derek, 20, of Winnsboro was arrested on March 24, for assault causing bodily injury. The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on March 22, in the 200 block of East Coke Road. No known injuries were reported. The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a one-vehicle accident on March 20, in the 1000 block of...
SSISD Fine Arts Dept. Begins Busy Schedule Tonight With Concert
The Sulphur Springs ISD Fine Arts Department has a busy week ahead, with concerts, contests and special performances. Sulphur Springs High School Bands will be performing a Pre-UIL Concert tonight at 6 p.m. March 26 in the SSHS Auditorium. “We will also present the Memorial Plaque for Mr. McCauley,” SSISD Fine Arts Coordinator Cindy Welch said. On Wednesday, the school’s One Act Play will compete in the bi-district...
