Candidates Focus on Education During Political Forum
Candidates present for Tuesday’s Hopkins-Rains Retire Teacher political forum included, l. to r., Bill Brannon, Democratic Candidate for House District 2, Dan Flynn, incumbent Republican House District 2, Kendall Scudder, Democratic Candidate Senate District 2, Andrew Greenberg, representing Senate District 2 incumbent Bob Hall, and Mike Collier, Democratic challenger for Lt. Governor. Education and teacher retirement were the...
PJC-Sulphur Springs: College Life, Dragon Float Day
DRAGON FLOAT DAYStudents at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus enjoyed a refreshing taste of “Dragon Floats” Tuesday. They included a combination of Root Beer and ice cream and other flavor combinations. Above Sydnee Hawkins, Ethan Hill and Oscar Bustillo enjoy the refreshments between classes.
Ruby Louise Moss
Mrs. Ruby Louise Moss, age 86 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, October 8th, 2018 in Tyler. She was born on June 14th, 1932 in Perryville, Texas to the late Issac Phillips and Eveleener Phillips. She was a homemaker and worked for Plenty’s Horm in Pittsburg and Mike Bennett’s Clothing. She was a member of Hepsibah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, William Moss; grandson, Richard Alford Moss,...
Poverty Simulation Set for October 17 Beneficial for Civic, Church Leaders, Educators, Volunteers
According to Shanna Martin of CANHelp, anyone who would like to sign up to participate in the national awareness campaign CAPS, or Community Action Poverty Simulation, set locally for Wednesday October 17 is welcome to do so. So far about 40 persons have signed up, but there is capacity for up to 80 participants. Those who took the initial offering of this simulation have commented that the experience was eye-opening and helpful to...
National 4-H Week Oct 7-13
Students with 4H Week Proclamation by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom October 7 thru 13 is being celebrated all across the United States as National 4-H Week. The Hopkins County Extension staff members – Johanna Hicks, Mario Villarino, and Barbara Sanders – invite everyone to view the 4-H Project Show entries this week, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the Texas A&M AgriLife...
I-30 West Shutdown During Wednesday Morning Due to Accidents in Hunt County
Interstate 30 Westbound will be shut down on Wednesday October 10, 2018, starting at Mile Marker 101 due to a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 30 West in Hunt County. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department and Sulphur Springs Police Department were assisting along with Campbell Fire and Cash Fire Departments. Numerous vehicles were involved in the accident, and ambulances from Hopkins County were dispatched to assist...
Wednesday Forecast
10% chance of precipitation prior to 7 a.m.; High: 76; Low: 54; Wind Northwest 5-10 mph
Team Effort Enables Lady Cats Defeat of Royse City
For the third straight district match in Wildcat Gym, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team went into a fifth set with their opponent Tuesday night (October 9). After losses in the first two, the Lady Cats had one go their way against Royse City Tuesday night. The Lady Cats won 3-2 over the Lady Bulldogs. The score was 25-21, 15-25, 23-25, 25-21 and 15-11. Big games by several Lady Cats put them over the top. Autumn Tanton had her...
Owens Says Wildcats Biggest Challenge Friday Night is Knowing What Ennis Will Run
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens talked about Lions and Wildcats at his weekly media gathering Tuesday (October 9) morning. He said Sam Harrell is back in charge at Ennis after battling multiple sclerosis for several years. Coach Owens said Coach Harrell is still trying to figure out the identity of this year’s Ennis team. He said the Lions are changing their offense every week. Coach Owens said that puts in the...
Wildcat, Lady Cat Cross Country Teams Prepare for Regional Meet October 22
At the District 15-5A Cross Country Meet Monday at Mount Pleasant, the Wildcats won the district championship for the first time in nine years. The Wildcats finished four points ahead of host Mount Pleasant. The Lady Cats finished third behind Mount Pleasant and Royse City. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats will advance to the regional meet on October 22 at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie. Wildcats and Lady Cats Coach Ross Hicks said...
