Commissioners Approve Purchase of New Voting Equipment for County Clerk’s Office
Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court unanimously voted to purchase new voting equipment for the county clerk’s office. The new equipment will be ready for early voting in the March Primary, according to County Clerk Debbie Shirley. Last Monday, Commissioners had tabled the purchase of the technologically advanced voting equipment but following a budget work session that day, put the item on a special meeting agenda for Friday. Danny...
Senior Bowling Leagues Offered at Classic Lanes
The Sulphur Springs Bowling Alley “Classic Lanes” has Bowling Leagues for Senior Citizens on Monday and Tuesday Nights. If you are interested in more details please call Justin at (903) 885-5046. Contact Karen Weatherman if you are interested in Free Bowling Game Coupons at the Senior Citizens Center if you want to try your hand at bowling.
Kougher Sentenced to Life Plus 20 Years for Indecency with Child Charges
It will be 40 years before Bradley Curtis Kougher, 41, will be eligible for parole following a decision by a Hopkins County jury in Eighth Judicial Court Thursday evening. Kougher was found guilty of a Felony 1 Indecency with a Child and a Felony 2 Indecency with a Child. It took the jury less than 15 minutes to find him guilty and just over an hour to determine his sentence. He was sentenced to life in prison for the Felony 1 and 20...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Soccer Battle Strong Teams in First Day of Tournament Play
Humble 1, Wildcats Soccer 0 In their opening game in the 2018 Longhorn Challenge in Austin Thursday, the Wildcats’ soccer team just came up short against Humble losing 1-0. Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins said Brandon Diosdado, Rafael Lopez, D.J. Abron, Alexis Escobedo and Andrew Escobar played well. He added Lopez, the goalkeeper, had six saves. The Wildcats managed four shots on goal. Coach Wiggins said Humble was a very...
Helen Marie Queen Threadgill
The life of Helen Marie Queen Threadgill will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2018, at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with Charles Moore officiating. Interment will be Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Shiloh Cemetery, Mt. Enterprise, Texas, at 11:00 a.m. Helen died January 11, 2018. Helen was an exemplary member of the greatest generation. Her life priorities were her faith and service to God, her...
Distinguished Guests from Texas A and M University Commerce Visit KSST
Dr. M. Lavelle Hendricks, a professor at Texas A and M Commerce is also the pastor of East Caney Missionary Baptist Church. He also is responsible for organizing the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony 27 years ago. The event has grown in attendance and in stature, and this year will include dozens of recognitions of local persons who reflect the values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his lifetime. During a Good...
Supplementation of Cattle Diets During the Winter By Mario Villarino
According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Beef Specialists, supplements for cattle must be chosen to meet particular nutrient deficiencies. Body condition is a key factor in the choice of supplements. Thin cows are relatively more deficient in dietary energy than in protein. In contrast, fleshier cows may need extra protein, if they need anything. To minimize supplementation, use forage supplies logically. In general, hay...
Three Great Opportunities with Approaching Deadlines By Johanna Hicks
Three Great Opportunities with Approaching Deadlines! If you are the least bit familiar with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Hopkins County, you know that we always have something going on! Extension provides many educational programs, so today, I want to focus on three upcoming events. 1) ¡Si, Yo Puedo Controlar Mi Diabetes! is a 7-lesson series to help individuals manage their type 2 diabetes. This series is slightly different...
Friday Forecast
High: 43 with chill factor 9-19; Low: 26 Wind: North, northwest 10-20 mph, gusting to 30 mph
