City Manger’s Report September 4, 2018
Marc Maxwell City Manager Marc Maxwell reported the progress of various projects and activities in the city to the Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday night, September 4, 2018. CROSSTOWN TRAIL – The railroad crossing is complete. The Capital Construction Division has constructed the path between the K.CS railroad tracks and Main Street. They have also constructed the path on the North face of...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 22-28, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for August 22, 2018 to August 28, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 4; Thefts: 4; Burglaries: 2; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 10; Suspicious Persons: 2; Alarms: 4; Harassments: 0; Criminal Trespasses: 6; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 26 ; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 6; Dog Bites: 0; Fires:...
Murder Victim Identified
September 2018 – Sulphur Springs and Fort Worth Police along with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office have released the name of the 34-year old woman whose body was found in of Highway 67W in Sulphur Springs. According to law enforcement, Rochelle Mims was murdered in Fort Worth and her body dumped on property inside the Sulphur Springs City Limits. With a crime scene in two cities that are 100 miles apart, Sulphur Springs...
Wednesday Forecast
High: 92 with heat index as high as 97; Low 73; Wind: East around 5 mph
Team Tennis District Opener Reset for Wednesday
The Wildcats’ team tennis district match with Lindale was rained out Tuesday (September 4). Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said the two teams are hoping to make up the match Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Lindale, weather permitting. The match is the district opener for both teams. Lindale is coached by former Wildcats Tennis Coach Randy Namanny. The Wildcats will enter the match with a 3-7 non-district record but the Wildcats have...
Lady Cats’ Volleyball Defeat Wills Point 3-0
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won a battle of two state ranked teams Tuesday night (September 4) by defeating Wills Point, 3-0 at Wildcat Gym. The score was 25-18, 25-20 and 25-19. The Lady Cats came in ranked #13 in Class 5A while Wills Point is #12 ranked in Class 4A, both ranked by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. The key to the Lady Cats’ success Tuesday night was strong finishes in each set. In set one, the Lady...
North Hopkins Host the 22nd Annual Invitational Cross Country Tournament
The North Hopkins High School Athletic Department will host the 22nd annual Tim Meeke Invitational Cross Country Tournament this Thursday, September 6th from 4 pm to 8pm. The races that are scheduled include: Fun Run, Junior High Girls, Junior High Boys, JV girls, Varsity Girls, JV boys, and Varsity boys. Student and the public are encouraged to attend and support the North Hopkins Panthers on 1994 W Farm Rd 71, Sulphur Springs, TX...
North Hopkins FFA Gives Presentation at School Board Meeting
The North Hopkins School Board had their monthly meeting Thursday, August 30th. The Board carried out routine procedures and discussed topics concerning the growth of the North Hopkins community on the school district. A number of families are moving into the community. The board also enjoyed a special presentation conducted by the North Hopkins FFA President Faith Wheeler and First Vice President Breeanna Hicks. The Presentation is...
Wildcat Football: Coordinators Discuss Wakeland Win and Lovejoy Defense
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young Discusses Wakeland Win and Lovejoy Defense Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young found a lot to like from the Wildcats’ offense last Friday (August 31) night in the win over Frisco Wakeland but he still spotted areas that need improvement. He said the Wildcats need to take better care of the ball. The Wildcats had three turnovers last Friday. Coach Young said if the Wildcats had...
Wildcat, Lady Cats Place at Wylie East Invitational
The Wildcats’ cross country team was fourth and the Lady Cats eighth at a Wylie East Raider Invitational last Saturday (September 1). Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said it was a good meet with lots of quality competition. He said it was the first 5K race for the teams since their time trial run at Coleman Park back on August 18. Coach Hicks said the Lady Cats were led by Sydney Washburn, who he said is getting better. Senior...
