Pacific Park Plan Part of Parks and Open Space Master Plan
The first of three charrettes that will lead to a parks and open space master plan for the City of Sulphur Springs provided several ideas for the improvement of space and usage at Pacific Park. Two additional charrettes will focus on various parks and open spaces in the city as the city prepares to qualify for grants similar to the grants already received. In the past, the city has received a grant for Coleman Park improvements and...
First Ever “Out House Races” Part of Fall Festival Fun
Three winners were chosen during the first-ever “Outhouse Races” on October 27, 2018 the final day of the Hopkins County Fall Festival. First Place, Toothpick Construction “The Old Poop and Scoot” 2nd Place Clayton Homes “The Clayton Crapper” 3rd- Burnett’s Garage – The Wonder Team (not pictured)
Early Voting Numbers Remain High for 2018 Mid-Term Election
With 443 voting Monday, the total for early voting in Hopkins County continues to rise. Add to that total the 789 ballots received by mail thus far and early voting this year has already reached over 5,000 votes cast. Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, said her office sent out 960 requests for ballots by mail this year. Ballots by mail are available for those over 65-years of age. Shirley, who has served the county in four terms of...
Winners of Fall Festival First-Ever Hay Bale Decorating Contest
Shirley Patchen, committee chair for the 2018 Fall Festival Hay Bale Sculpture Contest, is shown with each of the winners in four categories following the announcement of winners on the grounds of the Fall Festival on October 27, 2018. There were over two dozen entries in the first-ever contest! Best of Show – East Texas Physical Therapy – Star Wars theme Janeen’s Country Cottage “Beauty Shop...
North Hopkins ISD Blood Drive November 12th
North Hopkins Student Council is hosting a blood drive with Carter Bloodcare November 12th. Local community members are invited to donate blood! The electronic sign up can be located on the North Hopkins website. Be sure to check your eligibility and show up for your appointment the day of!
Photos from the 2018 Corvette Show
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Wildcats Focus on Kaufman Following Win at Greenville
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said a win is a win as the Wildcats got by Greenville, 21-14 last Friday night (October 26) in Greenville. Coach Owens was on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show. He said the win secured a playoff spot for the Wildcats. They will either be the number two or number three seed in the playoffs. Coach Owens said the win concluded a crazy day Friday that was a...
Game Day: Wildcat Golf at Pine Tree Tourney
The Wildcats’ golf team is playing in their second fall tournament on this Monday (October 29) game day. The Wildcats are playing on a new course, at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater in a tournament sponsored by Longview Pine Tree. Back on October 18, the Wildcats played in a tournament at their home course at Sulphur Springs Country Club. In that one the Wildcats shot 313 as a team and finished in second place. Wildcat Carter...
Frank James Penny
Frank James Penny passed away after a battle with kidney disease and Alzheimer’s on October 26, 2018 at the age of 84. He was born on June 12, 1934, in Sulphur Springs, TX, son of the late Leona Hyde Penny and Woody Penny. He attended Sulphur Springs High School before serving in the U.S. Navy. He married Lois Small on June 19, 1965 and resided in Irving, TX. They were married for 53 years. He worked as a helicopter mechanic for 30...
