Pesticide Private Applicator Session By Mario Villarino
Pesticide Private Applicators CEU session Scheduled for Nov 7, 2018 Licensed pesticide private applicators are required to recertify every five years by obtaining 15 continuing education credits, including two (2) credits in laws and regulations and two (2) credits in integrated pest management (IPM), prior to expiration of the license. To partially satisfy this requirement, the Hopkins County Extension Office has scheduled a 5 CEU...
Understanding the Texas Cottage Food Law By Johanna Hicks
The Texas Cottage Food Law allows the sale of foods that are prepared in residential homes as long as gross sales do not exceed $50,000 annually. This type of business is not regulated by a local or state health department, which means that your kitchen will not be inspected by a health inspector unless there is concern about the public’s...
Something Completely Different for Wildcat, Lady Cat Basketball District Schedule
Now for something completely different. District 15-5A Superintendents and Athletic Directors have approved new scheduling for some district basketball games in January and February. Under the new scheduling, impacting all Sulphur Springs home district games and three on the road, the Lady Cats and Wildcats’ varsity teams will play back to back games in the same gym. The Lady Cats’ varsity will play at around 6:15 p.m. and...
Kaufman Prepares for Wildcats Following Loss at Royse City Last Week
Kaufman Lions enter Prim Stadium Friday night with hopes of a win that will tie the two teams for second place in District. Jeramy Burleson is in his third year as head football coach for the Kaufman Lions. Before getting a promotion after the head coach went to Tatum, Coach Burleson was offensive coordinator for the Lions for two seasons. He was also a Wildcats’ football assistant under former coach Brad Turner from 2001...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Giving Blood, Giving Life
GIVING LIFE Students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center and others in the community had the opportunity this week to give blood during a drive sponsored by the Blend Club and PTK. The Carter BloodCare signed up 27 donors and collected 25 units of blood. One of the donors was student Presli Cummings, above, being assisted by Carter BloodCare specialist Cheryl Hughson.
Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
Sulphur Springs Police responded to an address on Arbala Road Wednesday evening around 9:30 p.m. regarding a family disturbance. The victim, a family member, told officers that Joshua Ladearl Leisey, 32, had threatened to kill her and displayed a handgun during the assault. Leisey was found walking on the roadway south of the location and detained him. Leisey is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Aggravated Assault Family Violence...
Danna and the Buffalo Girls’ Traveling Market Coming to Sulphur Springs!
Danna and her Buffalo Girls three-day “Flea Market Style and Swap” will arrive in Sulphur Springs to open inside the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday November 8, Friday November 9 and Saturday November 10, 2018. Your one-time entry fee is good for all three days of the popular shopping attraction. Ages 12 and under will be admitted free. On opening day, Thursday, from 4-8pm the “V.I.P. Shopping Event”...
Extended Voting Hours Thursday; Rain Hampers Wednesday Numbers
Thursday, November 1st, will offer extended hours for early voting. Hours Thursday are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. This extended hour opportunity to cast a ballot in the November 6th General Election follows a rain soaked Wednesday that saw only 337 early votes cast. Wednesday was the lowest vote total for a weekday during this early voting period. Early voting continues through Friday this week. Friday hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the...
Hearts of Life Present Heidi and Peggy Sue for Adoption
Heidi & Peggy Sue are still waiting for a family to call their own. They are bonded best friends who must stay together. Heidi is approximately 3 years old. Peggy Sue is approximately 4 years old. Their adoption fee together is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, spay and rabies. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue to meet this precious pair! Call 903-439-5019,...
