Wildcats Soccer Falls to Jacksonville 4-2
The men’s soccer team lost their second straight scrimmage, falling to Jacksonville 4-2 at home on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Wildcats soccer were able to put in two goals versus a talented Indians squad, but it proved not to be enough as they fell by two goals to Jacksonville. Another issue for Coach Alexi Upton’s team were defensive errors, which proved to be costly in the scrimmage loss to the Indians. Angel Andino and Uriel...
Scammers Persist in Every Facet of the Internet
This is another example of a old scam. I recently joined an online forum for owners of John Deere Gators. Mine is actually pre-gator, a AMT622 cir. 1988. As you can imagine parts are hard to find. I posted a request for the part in the forum’s classified section, and within hours I got an email response. Good news! A scammer wants your money! I was excited for the quick response and the good news. I checked the URL and the email...
A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health AgriLife Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] As we gear up for the new year, I wanted to share another Extension component that has reached thousands of people – the Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteer initiative. But first, here’s a brief description: Primary program areas for Family & Community (FCH) agents are health, nutrition, family well-being, and food safety....
Chamber Connection – Dec. 29: Grand Opening, Business Before Hours, Banquet Scheduled During First Week Of January 2022
By Butch Burney As 2021 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Nominations can...
Lady Cats Soccer Bested By State Champ Midlothian Heritage, 8-0
Lady Cats soccer team travelled to the DFW metroplex on Tuesday, Dec. 28, taking on a talented Midlothian Heritage squad and losing 8-0. The women’s varsity squad were missing some key starters in their Tuesday pre-season contest with the state champion Lady Jags. Coach Javier Aguayo, Lady Cats soccer coach, said that the girls that went out there worked very hard throughout the game. The women’s soccer coach said that...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For Second Time This Year For Violating Probation
A 40-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed for the second time this year on a warrant for violating his probation, according to arrest and jail reports. Cory Frank Horton (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro reported seeing Cory Frank Horton, a man he knew to be wanted, driving a Nissan Altima and stopped him. After having him step out of the car, Castro advised Horton of the warrant and took him into...
Henry Allen Keller
Funeral services for Henry Allen Keller, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Stone, Bro. Danny Beard, and Bro. Michael Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with Jonathan Keller, Steven Clayton, Bruce Neal Taylor, Keith Hammers, Landon Dodd, and Glen Dodd serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00...
Wildcats Basketball Goes 1-1 in Day Two of Allen Holiday Tournament
Tuesday, Dec. 28 was a busy one for the men’s basketball team, taking on two tough opponents in Rowlett and Frisco Memorial. In the first match against Rowlett, Sulphur Springs jumped out to a 16-7 lead thanks to scoring from Parker Whisenhunt and Caleb Alexander, who finished with 22 and 16, respectively. Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad wound up ahead of the Eagles 25-18 after one thanks to the aforementioned sharp...
Construction of Fitness Court Enters Next Phase
Construction of a fitness court in Pacific Park enters the second phase this week with additional ground work. Crews were out working Tuesday morning, cementing a blue layer of the project to the concrete foundation. The project should really start taking off, now that the foundation has had the requisite month to set. The second phase of construction on the outdoor fitness court was in progress Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Pacific...
Passenger In Monday Morning Chase Held In County Jail In Lieu Of $225,000 In Bonds
Driver Who Fled Has Yet To Be Apprehended The driver who managed to get away from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies during an early morning traffic stop and Monday morning chase has yet to be located Tuesday afternoon. The 32-year-old passenger apprehended after a brief foot chase Dec. 27 remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday evening in lieu of $225,000 bond. Jose Aleman-Sandoval AKA Cristian Mejia According to arrest...
