Claire Bybee Wins Pole Vault and Qualifies For State Track Meet at Regional Track Meet Saturday
Lady Cat pole vaulter Claire Bybee is going to the State Track Meet. Bybee took first place at the Region II Track Meet Saturday (April 24) at UT-Arlington. Bybee’s winning mark was 12′ 9”. Bybee will compete at the Class 5A State Track Meet May 7-8 at UT Austin. Three other Lady Cats and two Wildcats also competed at the Regional Track Meet. Lady Cat Bre’ Asia took 5th in the region in the 100-meter dash on...
Dinner Bell Menu For April 28, 2021
Christus Mother Frances Hospital is the Community Partner for this week. Dinner Bell continues as a Grab and Go operation. To secure meals proceed through the covered driveway (Porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Meatloaf and Gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Vegetables with Parmesan Crumb Topping Garden Salad Yeast Rolls Pecan Pie Cake WASH HANDS...
Billy Watson
Graveside service for Billy Watson, age 88, of Rockwall, TX will be held at 11:00A.M on Monday, May 3,2021 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mr. Watson passed away on April 21, 2021 in Rockwall, TX. Billy was born on October 11, 1932 in Hopkins County, TX to Weldon and Maymie (Gafford) Watson. He married Sandra Springer on February 22, 1963 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Billy served in the United States Marine Corp...
Meal A Day Menu For April 26-30, 2021
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center has reopened, after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 precautions. The Meal A Day Menu for April 26-30, 2021, includes: Monday – Apricot Glazed Chicken, Rice, Candied Carrots, Broccoli and Cheese Tuesday – Rope Sausage, Navy Beans, Cornbread and Green Tomato RelishWednesday – Chicken Spaghetti, English Peas, Garlic Toast and SaladThursday – Soft Beef Tacos, Lettuce....
Success! Drug Take Back Day A Much-Needed Program Locally
Sheriff’s Deputy Lisa Hooten places a drug donation into the collection box Members of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse hosted the Spring Drug Take Back Day on the parking lot of Atwood’s on April 24, 2021. You might ask, ‘what is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day?’ Well, it’s a way to safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications that might be...
Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week At Home Or At School
By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health Extension Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] “Every Kid Healthy Week” is an annual observance created in 2013 to celebrate school health and wellness achievements. It is observed the last full week of April each year (April 26-30, 2021). Each day of the week shines a spotlight ontThe great actions schools and families are taking to improve the health and wellness of their kids...
Jay Hodge Chevrolet Recognized For Donation, As Premier Sponsor Of Local Walk Like MADD
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) East Texas got a big boost Saturday for the annual fundraiser from Jay Hodge Chevrolet. The dealership is not only the premier sponsor for the 9th annual Walk Like MADD in Sulphur Springs, with a $3,500 donation, but also hosted a fundraiser at the dealership to benefit the organization Saturday. Tammi Branch, MADD East Texas victim services specialist Jay Hodge Chevrolet is donating $25 for every...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of April 26, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of April 26, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Former Wildcat Ryan Humphries and His Sam Houston State Bearcats Enter Playoffs Saturday
Sulphur Springs’ sports fan Tory Humphries passes along some news concerning the Sam Houston State Bearcats’ football team. Humphries son, Ryan, plays for the Bearcats. He says the Bearcats just finished their football season with a 6-0 record and they are the champions of the Southland Conference. The Bearcats enter the NCAA FCS Division I Playoffs as the #2 seed nationally. Sam Houston opens the playoffs Saturday (April...
Como Woman Jailed On Parole Warrant
A 31-year-old Como woman was jailed Friday night on a parole warrant, according to arrest reports. Rachel Ruth Garza Anderson (HCSO jail photo) Rachel Ruth Garza Anderson turned herself in at the sheriff’s office around 8:45 p.m. April 23, 2021. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann took the 31-year-old Como woman into custody and escorted her from the lobby into the jail, where she was booked she was booked...
