Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Welding Student Harlie Harred
GRINDING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Harlie Harred of Sulphur Bluff is grinding on a backing strip during a recent class period. She is working toward certification in structural welding. To inquire about workforce or academic classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld Harred
Both Soccer Teams Win Season Openers Friday
Sulphur Springs had itself a wonderful season opener for both soccer teams. Men and women’s soccer won to start their seasons 1-0. The Lady Cats got the action goin Friday, Dec. 30 as they hosted Henderson, ranked as high as #4 coming into the season. Coach Adriana Brena and her squad proceeded to beat the top-10 ranked Lady Lions 4-2 at Gerald Prim Stadium. The win at home on Friday, Dec. 30 starts off the season with a 1-0...
Saltillo Homecoming Celebration
The Annual Saltillo Homecoming celebration night schedule included 3 basketball games. The Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys played Pittsburg, while the Varsity Lady Lions played Campbell. Following, then continued that celebration with a reception in the school library. Another big part of the Dec. 16, 2022, festivities is recognition of the Saltillo Homecoming Queen and Court. Saltillo High School senior Yadhira Alonso was announced...
Wildcats Basketball Places 5th in Allen In-n-Out Invitational
Sulphur Springs wrapped up an incredibly successful outing in Allen’s In-n-Out Invitational on Thursday, Dec. 29, winning their final game to place 5th in the holiday tournament. The Wildcats played a scrappy Rowlett team to round out their final tournament on the season, beating the Eagles 61-52 in Allen. Rowlett played it close throughout the majority of Thursday’s contest, but a surge in the third quarter, which saw...
Johnson Announces Plan To Retire As Miller Grove ISD Superintendent
Steve Johnson has announced his plan to retire as Superintendent for the Miller Grove Independent School District. After 19 years and 3 months, Mr. Johnson will be the longest sitting superintendent in Miller Grove history by lasting three months longer than his predecessor, Tommy Turner. Johnson also served as the Miller Grove High School Principal for a year and nine months before accepting the position of Superintendent of Miller...
Sulphur Springs Wraps Up Allen Holiday Tournament Thursday
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team closes out Allen’s In-n-out Holiday Invitational on Thursday, Dec. 29 when they take on Frisco Lone Star. Thursday’s final game in the holiday tournament is the fourth for men’s basketball in less than three days. Wildcats basketball lost their first contest on the day to Frisco Independence. The men’s team lost 57-56 on a buzzer-beater, marking the first loss in the In-n-Out...
Both Soccer Teams Host Season Openers Friday
Both soccer squads in Sulphur Springs begin their regular seasons on Friday, Dec. 30 at home. Lady Cats soccer is the first team up on Friday, Dec. 30 as they host Henderson. Coach Adriana Brena and her squad went a perfect 6-0 in pre-season, shutting out several opponents. Two of those shutouts came at the friendly confines of Gerald Prim Stadium when they hosted their annual scrimmage tournament. The Lady Cats shutout their final...
Wildcats Basketball Wins Game One, Plays Again Wednesday
Wildcats basketball plays in day two of a holiday tournament, taking on Frisco Independence at 11 A.M. Win or lose against Wednesday morning, Sulphur Springs plays a second game on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 5 P.M. The Knights take on the Wildcats after demolishing Melissa on Tuesday night, 75-41. Coach Brandon Shaver’s team scored big in their first game of the Allen In-n-Out Holiday Invitational. Sulphur Springs used steady scoring...
Chamber Connection – Dec. 28: Award Nominations, Business Ads For Directory Are Still Being Accepted
By Butch Burney, Chamber of Commerce President/CEO The annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Membership Banquet will be here in about seven weeks, and that means award time! It is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. 95th Annual Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet Awards Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large...
Tuesday Following Christmas Brings Three Teams in Action
Tuesday, Dec. 27 is another busy one, as three teams play in contents. First up is Lady Cats soccer, playing in Gainesville. Coach Brena and her squad are looking to build upon their impressive outing in their home invitational tournament, where Sulphur Springs took home the gold. The Lady Cats outscored their four opponents in the home scrimmage tournament by a combined margin of 15-1. They look to keep the good times rolling on...
