Chamber Connection August 23,2018
The end is drawing near for the 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Lil 4’s Receives Generous Donation
The Lil 4’s were blessed with a large delivery last Friday, August 17th. These donations consisted of 5 bedrooms worth of furniture, 24 mattress, clothing, toys, bikes, car seats, school supplies, clothing and etc. This was made possible through Greg and Michelle McKenzie from Atlanta GA along with friends of theirs.
Lil 4’s Back To School Bash Included: Harlem Globetrotters and SAFE-T
Lil 4’s Club held their Back to School bash Saturday, August 18th in the practice gym of Sulphur Springs High School. Each child received a new backpack and school supplies as well as new school clothes and shoes brought by Shanequa and Aundre Branch and their group who traveled from Houston. Mr. Branch is a former professional basketball player and Harlem Globetrotter, and Mrs. Branch recently retired from the US Air Force after 20...
A Few New UIL Rule Changes for the 2018 Football Season
Kevin Tanton, a Math teacher and former Lady Cats Assistant Basketball Coach, is also a high school football official. Tanton is in his first year in the Dallas officials chapter after a couple of years in the local Commerce chapter. He is a line judge. Wednesday morning (August 22) Tanton commented on rule changes coming to high school football games this fall. Tanton said football officials would be making sure that all players on...
Charles Cecil Smith
Memorial services for Charles Cecil Smith, age 52, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garry Jordan and Rev. Lee Huff officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Charles passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born on September...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Offers Vocational Education Course in Medication Aide
HEALTHCAREThese students are beginning a vocational education course in medication aide under the direction of Instructor Kristi Schultz (standing right) at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Among the class members are from left: (front) Shanna Cooey and Brenda Galvan; (back) Kimberly Lyons and Katy Jason. To inquire about this and other vocational courses offered at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, call 903-885-1232.
Lady Cat Volleyball Ranked #11 in State by TGCA
Wednesday (August 22) Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said his team has been recognized for their good play so far this season. He said the Texas Girls Coaches Association has ranked the Lady Cats as the #11 team in the state. The Lady Cats have started the season 14-3 and they have won eight straight matches. Number eight came Tuesday night (August 21) at Wildcat Gym as the Lady Cats down Forney, 3-0. In all the Forney...
Wildcat Football: Punters, Kickers, Outside Linebackers
Editor’s Note: We continue our look at Wildcat Varsity Football in preparation for the 2018 Season. Greg Owens on Punter and Kickers Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens also specializes in coaching kickers and punters for the Wildcats. His punter this year is the experienced senior Jermond Bryant-Amos. Last season Bryant-Amos punted in 8 games punting 16 times for an average of 38.06 yards per kick. His long kick was 56...
