Boil Water Notice Issued March 15 For Shady Grove #2 WSC
Mar16

Boil Water Notice Issued March 15 For Shady Grove #2 WSC

Hopkins County, Texas – Due to reduced pressure and a water leak, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Shady Grove #2 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these...

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MG, Yantis Thespians To Perform OAP At Bi-District Contest Friday At SSHS Auditorium
Mar15

MG, Yantis Thespians To Perform OAP At Bi-District Contest Friday At SSHS Auditorium

Thespians from two local school districts will be among the competitors in the Bi-District One Act Play contest Sulphur Springs ISD is slated to host Friday in the SSHS Auditorium at the Civic Center. Both Yantis and Miller Grove’s plays were selected to advance from district to bi-district competition, and are to be among the plays performed March 18. The Yantis Owls will lead things off at 10 a.m. with their rendition of...

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Como-Pickton Students Advance To Bi-District With OAP Performance
Mar15

Como-Pickton Students Advance To Bi-District With OAP Performance

The Como-Pickton Eagles represented the district well in the One Act Play contest last week. Not only did the play advance from District to Bi-District Competition, but six students received individual recognition for their contributions to the play. Receiving All-Star Cast accolades were Makayla Hall, Baylee Bowen and Danica Wiggins. Dana Baxley and Sam Tapley received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast recognition as well. Sandra Tran...

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Four Teams in Action For Tuesday Game Day
Mar15

Four Teams in Action For Tuesday Game Day

Both soccer teams, baseball and softball are all on deck on Tuesday, Mar. 15.  Soccer wraps up their regular seasons today and baseball, softball take on Mount Pleasant. Baseball tees off their district-opening contest at home against the Tigers.  Sulphur Springs had a tough time in tourney season, taking on stiff competition across 5A and 6A, going 3-7 over three weekends. The Wildcats enter district season with a 3-8 overall...

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Sulphur Springs Wildcat Bands Have Had A Productive Month So Far
Mar15

Sulphur Springs Wildcat Bands Have Had A Productive Month So Far

The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band has had a productive month so far, participating in two concerts and two different group competitions. (All photos courtesy Sulphur Springs Wildcat Bands) Wildcat Band members had the privilege of performing with Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra as they provided a Children’s Concert for area school children. And, from all accounts, they did a great job. The bands also scheduled a...

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2021 Marks Second Deadliest Year on Texas Roads
Mar15

2021 Marks Second Deadliest Year on Texas Roads

NEWS RELEASE [email protected](512) 463-8700 2021 MARKS SECOND DEADLIEST YEAR ON TEXAS ROADS TxDOT issues urgent call to drivers to help reverse deadly trend Download SOTS Download B-roll March 14, 2022 AUSTIN – When friends and coworkers heard there was a crash nearby, they tried to call tow truck driver Isaac Simmons for an update. They never heard back. “You don’t realize how much somebody impacts your life until they’re...

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Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs
Mar15

Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs

Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Office, Hopkins County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, [email protected] Many cattle producers and other rural landowners are looking for ways to reduce the amount of money and labor invested in their operations. It can be costly to grow bermudagrass because it requires regular fertilization to produce high quality forage and hay. Many warm-season...

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Officials Hosting Texas Broadband Listening Tour To Gauge Needs, Input Across State
Mar15

Officials Hosting Texas Broadband Listening Tour To Gauge Needs, Input Across State

Want to help develop the state’s first broadband plan? State officials are seeking comments, asking Texas residents over the next two months to share their opinions and input about broadband in their communities, to help better develop a state plan to make broadband more accessible to more Texans. The information will be used by Texas Broadband Development Office, established by House Bill 5 (PDF) in the 87th Legislative...

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SSHS Students Did Well In The Houston Livestock Show The Week of March 7-13, 2022
Mar15

SSHS Students Did Well In The Houston Livestock Show The Week of March 7-13, 2022

Sulphur Springs High School students did well during their participating last week at the 90th Houston Livestock Show and competition, with three students showing beef heifers, one showing lambs at two different contests and one was ranked among the top 5 in speaking events the week of March 7-13, 2022. sh (Left) Cash Vititow and (right) Coen Bell show their beef heifers at the 90th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cash Vititow placed...

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10 People Arrested On Controlled Substance And Marijuana Charges
Mar14

10 People Arrested On Controlled Substance And Marijuana Charges

At least 10 people were arrested on controlled substance and marijuana charges in the past 4 days. Including a Brashear man accused of crashing a vehicle into a parked car; a Gainesville pair alleged to have marijuana, methamphetamine, ammunition and two pistols when stopped near a day care; five people found in possession of two bags of meth when stopped on I-30; four men and a woman caught with contraband on I-30; and a Sulphur...

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