Impaired Driving: A Deadly Danger at Thanksgiving By Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have joined forces this Thanksgiving holiday to remind drivers that whether under the influence of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol, any form of impaired driving is deadly and dangerous — and illegal. The message is clear: If You...
The Many Reasons to be Thankful By Mario Villarino
As I was looking back at 2018, I was reflecting as how much the year changed during it evolvement. As we started with a mostly drought season, we pass thru an “Army-worm October” into a flooded season to end on a cold winter spell. This year could not be anything different almost every month. One thing in common is the impact of the weather into our hay production. Traditionally, our pastures can support our livestock with hay...
North Hopkins Hosts Paris District LDE’s
North Hopkins High School hosted the Paris District FFA Leadership Development Event (LDE) competition on November 6th. Nineteen schools out of the 21 schools in the Paris District Association attended this event. They competed in over 14 individual and team competitions in hopes of advancing to the Area LDE competition that was held on November 14th. North...
Saltillo Girls Varsity Tourney Underway
Play got underway in pool play in the three-day Saltillo Girls Varsity Tournament on Thursday. The Saltillo Lady Lions defeated Chisum, 34-18. The Lady Lions led only 13-12 at the half but they used a strong second half to get the win. Maddy Smith led the Lady Lions with 9 points, Chandler Bain and Anna Reeder had 7 points apiece. Brittney Peeples and Jocelyn Ochoa had 5 points apiece. The Lady Lions are now 2-2 for the season. They...
SSHS Jazz Band Performance Schedule November 27-December 11, 2018
As a Christmas season tradition, the Wildcats Jazz Band has a number of performances scheduled beginning the week after Thanksgiving. Wildcats Band Director Spencer Emmert said the first performance will take place on the Plaza on Tuesday, November 27 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. On Wednesday, November 28, the Jazz Band will perform in the lobby of City National Bank downtown from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. On Thursday, November...
Game Day: Wildcat Football v Frisco High in Bi-District
The playoffs begin with a bi-district game Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. as the Wildcats take on Frisco at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. The winner of this game will play the winner of the Dallas South Oak Cliff and Everman game being played Friday night in Dallas. The Wildcats come in with a 6-3 record. Their 5-3 district record earned them a #3 seed in the playoffs. Frisco is 6-4. Their 6-2 district record earned them a #2...
NETBIO Anniversary Sale Marks 20th Year
The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated a milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) observed its 20th year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon, a board of director’s meeting and a preconditioned calf and yearling sale. The organization was launched in 1998 by a group...
SSISD Tax Office Closed November 19-23
With all Sulphur Springs Independent School District campuses closed November 19-23 for Thanksgiving Holidays, the SSISD Tax Office will also be closed. Sandra Gibby, SSISD Tax Assessor-Collector, said her office will be closed for the week and will reopen Monday, November 26, 2018.
Attend NETCS “A Starry Night” Christmas Concert on December 1,2 on SSISD Stage
NETCS Board President Mary Lou Foster and Director Carol Allen The stage of the SSISD Auditorium inside the Hopkins County Civic Center will be transformed into a holiday wonderland of stars for the Northeast Texas Choral Society annual Christmas concert. Choral Director Carol Allen and NETCS Board President Mary Lou Foster visited with Enola Gay on the KSST Morning Show to invite the public to this one-of-a-kind concert. Tickets are...
