AG: Agreement In Principle Reached In Opioid Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
Nov02

AG: Agreement In Principle Reached In Opioid Settlement With CVS Pharmacy

Texas to Receive $276 million Under Proposed Deal  An agreement in principle has been reached with CVS Pharmacy for its role in the nationwide opioid epidemic. Under the $5.034 billion multistate settlement, more than $276 million will be designated for Texas. The agreement will largely track the terms of the Global Prescription Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement with opioid distributors that was executed in July 2021,...

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Lady Cat Volleyball Hits First-Round Road Block in 3-1 Loss to Van
Nov02

Lady Cat Volleyball Hits First-Round Road Block in 3-1 Loss to Van

Sulphur Springs never recovered from a slow start in a season-ending 3-1 loss in the Bi-District round of playoffs in Wills Point versus the Van Lady Vandals on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Lady Cat volleyball fell down 2-0 in sets, playing do-or-die from there. Coach Bailey Dorner’s team made some mistakes, combined with a talented opponent in Van and volleyball had their work cut out for them. The Lady Cats played hard throughout their...

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Chill Out With These Winter Energy Tips
Nov02

Chill Out With These Winter Energy Tips

By Beth Dattomo, manager of public affairs, Atmos Energy Corporation, [email protected] Atmos Energy Reminds Natural Gas Customers to Safely Plan Ahead for Cooler Weather GREENVILLE, Texas – Nov. 1, 2022 – As the leaves begin to change color and we enjoy the many traditions of autumn, it can be easy to overlook the fact that winter is right around the corner. Atmos Energy reminds natural gas customers that now is the...

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Wildcat Football’s Senior Night Pushed Forward to Thursday Due to Fears of Inclement Weather
Nov02

Wildcat Football’s Senior Night Pushed Forward to Thursday Due to Fears of Inclement Weather

Wildcat football hosting Senior Night has been moved forward to Thursday, Nov. 3.  Coach Brandon Faircloth’s team now hosts Senior Night versus Anna on Thursday, Nov. 3, still at Gerald Prim Stadium.  Kickoff is still at 7:30 P.M.  It’s the second straight week Sulphur Springs has faced weather concerns.  Last Friday in Kaufman, the Wildcats could only play the first half before consecutive rain delays forced the game...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report — Nov. 1, 2022
Nov02

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report — Nov. 1, 2022

Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell Tuesday evening, Nov. 1, 2022, presented to to the City Council in a Memorandum as well as aloud the following monthly manager’s report: CLAIMS We had 1 workers compensation that required surgery in October. A police officer injured his knee while in training. We did not have any liability claims. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER I have signed the contract with TDHCA. We have sent the contract out to...

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FDA Warns: Don’t Purchase or Use Artri Or Ortiga Products Due To Possible Hidden Ingredients
Nov01

FDA Warns: Don’t Purchase or Use Artri Or Ortiga Products Due To Possible Hidden Ingredients

USFA Public Notification, Nov. 1, 2022 FDA continues to warn consumers not to purchase or use Artri and Ortiga products as the agency received adverse event reports, including of liver toxicity and death, associated with the use of Artri King and similarly named products since the first consumer warning about an Artri Ajo King product was issued on January 5, 2022, and another in April, 20, 2022. These products are...

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Three Traffic Stops In Three Days Resulted In Warrant, Controlled Substance Arrests
Nov01

Three Traffic Stops In Three Days Resulted In Warrant, Controlled Substance Arrests

Three traffic stops in three days by officers in Hopkins County resulted in warrant and controlled substance arrests, according to deputies and troopers’ reports. FM 2285 Arrests Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Bobby Osornio and Justin Wilkerson reported finding 28-year-old Dallas woman and a 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man at 2:33 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, on the south boat ramp on FM 2285. After speaking to...

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City National Bank Employees Donate To In My Closet
Nov01

City National Bank Employees Donate To In My Closet

Sulphur Springs, Texas – Employees of The City National Bank donated $1,150 to the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation to go to In My Closet. CNB employees donated money for the privilege of wearing jeans on Thursdays during the month of October. The employees then voted to donate the funds to In My Closet. City National Bank employees Leota Cone and John Sellers display the proceeds of an October jeans fundraiser held by bank...

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Early Voting Continues Through Friday, With Extended Voting Tonight & Thursday
Nov01

Early Voting Continues Through Friday, With Extended Voting Tonight & Thursday

Early voting continues across Texas through Friday, with extended voting times tonight and Thursday in the 2022 Nov. 8 General Election. In Hopkins County, voters will be asked not only to vote on state but also district, county and school elections. Hopkins County’s 8th Judicial District and county candidates drew no challengers in November. Three county school districts are holding trustee elections and one school district is...

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Join the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel November 8th for an Informative Meeting on Internet Safety
Nov01

Join the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel November 8th for an Informative Meeting on Internet Safety

Keeping everyone safe is a top priority of the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel. Join us on Tuesday, November 8 for an informative presentation from Brandon Shurtleff of Sulphur Springs ISD regarding internet safety for seniors.Information covered will include: Understanding the dangers Essential Do’s and Don’ts Helpful tools In addition to useful information, there will also be some fun and refreshments. Don’t...

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