Fall Festival Golf Tourney Pushed Back
The 2018 Fall Festival Golf Tournament has been pushed to Oct 22nd because of fear of rains over the weekend and Monday. For all the details click here. This is a great event, and a mainstay of the Fall Festival Lineup. Don’t miss out.
Two Arrested for Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information
Sulphur Springs Police stopped a 2001Chevrolet pickup in the 800 block of Fisher Street Tuesday. Jose Alejandro Gomez Murillo The driver of the vehicle, Jose Alejandro Gomez Murillo, 19, of Sulphur Springs, and a passenger in the vehicle, Christian Alan Cortez, 18, of Sulphur Springs, were found to have fraudulent possession of identifying information for another individual and were in possession of a small amount of marijuana. Gomez...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report October 2, 2018
CANTEX FORCE MAIN – This project is completed. The Capital Construction division connected the final segment of sewer main to the Cantex Lift Station and began pumping through the new force main Monday night. This was the final capital improvement project in the 2013-2017 C.I.P. It replaces 2,400 linear feet of aging sewer force main and 2,900 feet of gravity main. The sewer main did pass through the middle of the hospital...
Lady Cats Defeat Mt Pleasant to Enter District Win Column
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team broke into the district win column in a big way with a commanding 3-0 win at Mount Pleasant Tuesday evening (October 2). The score was 25-12, 25-15 and 25-12. Lexi Whisenhunt The Lady Cats got off to a strong start right away. The Lady Cats jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first set. Six of the points came after Lexi Whisenhunt serves. The Lady Cats built an eleven point lead at 14-3 and 22-11. The...
Hopkins County United Way Campaign First Report: $22,644 toward $165,000 Goal
Hopkins County United Way report meeting Tuesday, October 2nd delighted UW leadership with pledges totaling $22,644.20 toward the 2018 Campaign Goal of $165,000. Those businesses meeting or exceeding their posted goal thus far include: Plain and Fancy City of Sulphur Springs Employees The Plan Shop Gregg Price Lee’s Hallmark Janitorial Supply Janet Martin Realty Farmers Insurance; John Berning Agency Ponder’s Mower and Saw Financial...
Wildcat Football: Coordinators Prepare for Forney
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator on Bye Week and Forney Defense Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the off week was really good for the Wildcats’ offense. H said some coaches thought it was possibly the best bye week they had ever been a part of. Coach Young said the Wildcats practiced with great energy and showed good attention to details. He said he felt the Wildcats got better last week and he added he hoped the...
Game Day: Lady Cat Volleyball in Mt Pleasant Seeking Win
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team is looking to break a four game losing streak that includes three straight losses to start district play as they travel to Mount Pleasant Tuesday night (October 2). The Lady Cats lost their final non-district game to Nevada Community and then dropped district games at Royse City, at Lindale and at home to Greenville. The Lady Cats season record is 24-10. There will be freshmen and JV games starting...
St. James Gala Fiesta
The St. James Catholic Church will be holding it annual Gala Fiesta Saturday October 6th, 2018. The Mexican dinner starts at 5:30 PM, and the Auction starts at 7:00 PM. The event has gotten so large that it will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston St. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event, at the Civic Center. For more information please call (903) 885-1222. St. James Catholic Church Sulphur Springs,...
