Abbott Announces Third Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday issued a proclamation announcing a third Special Legislative Session at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. The proclamation identifies 5 agenda items for the third Special Session: redistricting, American Rescue Act appropriations, transgender student participation in UIL, state an local government mandating of COVID-19 vaccines and unlawful restraint of a dog. Abbott Sept. 7, 2021, called for Legislators...
4-H Events: Registration Kick-Off Sept. 23, Foods Fun Day Mug Madness On Sept. 25
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent Hopkins County Do you know what the four H’s in 4-H represent? Do you know who the County Extension agents in Hopkins County are? Have you seen the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Hopkins County? Do you know a student in grades 3 through 12 who might want to register for 4-H, but you don’t much about it? If you answered...
Cumby VFD To Host Memorial Walk Saturday In Honor Of the 343 Firefighters on 9/11
The Cumby Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Memorial Walk Saturday, to pay tribute to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. The 3.43 mile walk will begin at the CYSA fields and travel east on FM 499, making the loop down the north Interstate 30 service road, then turn on Frisco Street (FM 275) and end at CVFD Station 11, 101 West Main Street, across from City Hall in Cumby. No sign-up, registration needed, or...
Chamber Connection – September 8, 2021: One Week Left to Register as a Stew Contest Cook
By Butch Burney The deadline is one week away for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Come by the chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you or download one off our website, hopkinschamber.org. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Wins Tough Four-Set Game Versus Pleasant Grove
The Lady Cats volleyball team never relented and fought through to the finish in a back-and-forth, four set thriller on Tuesday, Sept. 7 in the SSHS Main Gym. The visiting Lady Hawks were able to strike early, taking a 2-0 lead to start the game and later a 7-2 lead over Sulphur Springs, before the Lady Cats were able to strike back and tie it up at 8-8. From there, it was a seesaw momentum battle, with one team taking the lead, only...
Preparation for the Fall Semester at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Campus
New student Andres Santos gets information from EOC Advisor Maria Zuniga as he completes preparation for the fall semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. For information about the college, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College new student 1st day New student Andres Santos gets information
What To Do If Your COVID Card Is Missing
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News – September 7, 2021 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Thank you for your patience Due to a sharp increase in Emergency Room visits as a result of...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Aug. 30-Sep. 5, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police Arrests Robert McKenzie, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on August 30, on a Winnsboro Municipal Court warrant and a Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole & Pardons blue warrant. Christopher Smith, 34 years of age, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on August 31, for possession of less than 2 ounces...
David Latimer
David Latimer Private memorial service for David L. Latimer, age 62, of Sulphur Springs will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at his home. Mr. Latimer passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at his home in Sulphur Springs. David Leslie was born on October 24, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Alister Sr. and Sue (McGregor) Latimer. He married Judy Keen in Hopkins County on November 29, 2003. David worked as an Industrial...
Tuesday Gameday Brings Another Wildcat Team Tennis District Match-Up, Lady Cats Volleyball
The Sept. 7 edition of Tuesday gameday brings Wildcats team tennis in another district bout, and the Lady Cats volleyball team playing in their second straight home game. The tennis team, lead by Tony Martinez, will be participating in their third district match-up of their fall 2021 season. They will be participating in six total matches against district foes. Later this afternoon, the Wildcats will be out in Longview taking on the...
