Lady Cat Volleyball 0-3 in District; Optimistic for Remainder of Season
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness called his team’s home district loss to Greenville a tough one. He said the Lady Cats had their chances to win but did not capitalize on those chances. Greenville won in five sets, 3-2. The score was 25-22, 18-25, 23-25, 25-18 and 7-15. Coach Maness said the Lady Lions were a good team. He said unforced errors by the Lady Cats did them in. Coach Maness said there were missed serves, balls...
Former State Senator Deuell Endorses Scudder
GREENVILLE, TX – Dr. Bob Deuell, the former Republican State Senator for District 2, calls incumbent Bob Hall “one of the most ineffective and incompetent state senators in the history of Texas.” Deuell is crossing party lines to endorse Democratic nominee Kendall Scudder and urging voters of all political affiliations and philosophies to do the same. Citing Hall’s ignorance of issues and disloyalty to district, Deuell...
Validation Deadline for February 2019 Lamb and Goat Entries at Junior Market Show Nears
According to Barbara Sanders at the Hopkins County Agrilife Extension Service, the validation/tag- in for all lambs and goats for the February 2019 Junior Market Show will be held on Thursday, October 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center – South entrance. You must tag in your animal, fill out the paperwork and pay your entry fee at the tag-in. Paperwork can be picked up ahead of validation at the Extension...
October 5th Proclaimed Hopkins County Beef Day
With more than 40,000 beef cows producing more than 32,000 calves with net revenue of more than $38.4 million dollars per year, Hopkins County Commissioners named October 5th Hopkins County Beef Day during their Monday morning session, October 1, 2018. County Judge Robert Newsom read the proclamation. P r o c l a m a t i o n HOPKINS COUNTY BEEF DAY WHEREAS, The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court is proud to recognize the men and...
October Proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Monday morning Hopkins County Commissioners Court proclaimed October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. Members of the SAFE-T accepted the proclamation. Commissioners proclaim October Domestic Violence Awareness Month PROCLAMATION “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” WHEREAS, The mission of SAFE-T is to create an environment where violence and abuse are not tolerated in the communities we serve. Abuse diminishes...
“Friday Food Trucks” Project by SSHS Student Council is Successful, Beneficial
Alexis Lopez, President of Sulphur Springs High School Student Council, came up with an innovative idea for her school from a presentation at State Convention the Student Body officers attended back in Spring 2018. Because Sulphur Springs has a number of eateries with catering trucks, this idea seemed perfect for her school, and so she presented the idea to the SSISD School Board. So, as the Fall semester got a start, the initial...
Winnsboro Police Department Report September 24-30, 2018
Winnsboro Police report two arrests, one non-injury accident, 146 calls for service, 24 citations issued, and 43 warnings written during the report period September 24-30, 2018. Bobby Kennedy, 56, of Mt Vernon, was arrested September 24th on a Lamar County Warrant. Steven Lancaster, 53, of Quitman, was arrested September 30th, for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions. A two vehicle accident in the 800 block of...
Wayne McCann
Funeral Service for Wayne McCann, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 am, Tuesday October 2, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dustin Barrett officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with J.R. Reyes, Niko Sandoval, Frank Sandoval, Darren Smith, Bobby Brantley, Jr., and Marshall Green serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 3, 2018
Dinner Bell October 3, 2018 Community Partner: The Southwest Dairy Museum Menu: Lasagna Creamy Grape Toss Garden Salad Garlic Cheese French Bread Dairy Museum to provide ice cream treats for dessert The weather is cooling down and menus are changing. Join us for a dairy inspired meal! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).Hope to see...
