Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Was Pleased With Defense Against Greenville But Wants More of the Same on Friday
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra said he was pleased with his defense’s effort last Friday (October 25) against Greenville from front to back. The Wildcats defense yielded only one touchdown and 147 total yards. He said it would be awesome to continue that effort over the next two weeks. Coach Guerra said he has seen no quitting by the Wildcats. He said it was hard to single out any defender against Greenville because they all played well. He called it a total team effort. Concerning Kaufman, Coach Guerra noted that the Lions...
read moreWildcats Offensive Coordinator Discusses Play Against Greenville and Kaufman Defense
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats’ offense did not get into the end zone enough last Friday night (October 25) at The Prim against Greenville. He said some offensive guys did some good things last week but he added little things continued to hamper the Wildcats. Wildcats quarterback Kaden Wallace was injured against Greenville and may be a game time decision as far as playing against Kaufman Friday. Back up quarterback Noe Ponce was pressed into service last week. Coach Young said the Wildcats were successful...
read moreComo-Pickton Lady Eagles Cross Country Team State Bound After Regional Showing Monday
The Como-Pickton Lady Eagles Cross Country Team will be heading to the State Meet on Saturday, November 9 at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock. The Lady Eagles finished fourth at their regional meet in Class 2A last Monday. Lexi Busby led the Lady Eagles with an 11th place finish with a time of 13:02. Bailey Neal was 38th, Shelby Speed was 44th, Kara Tifft was 49th, Hannah Warren was 56th, Aylin Gonzalez was 65th and Breanna Warren was 111th. The Lady Eagles are coached by Dee Evans. Como-Pickton girls star cross country
read moreEarly Voting Continues In JP 2 Courtroom With Extended Hours Thursday
All early voting in Hopkins County is being conducted at the Courthouse Annex, 128 Jefferson St. (tax and registration office), in Sulphur Springs. Early voting continues this week with early voting hours extended until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Courtroom in the Courthouse Annex, 128 Jefferson St., in all city, school, regional and constitutional amendment election. Early voting by personal appearance will conclude on Friday; voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1. Election Day voting will be conducted...
read moreBlood Drive Held at the PJC Sulphur Springs Center
blood drive held at the PJC Sulphur Springs Center The Blend Club, a student service organization on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus, sponsored a blood drive this week to collect units of blood for Carter BloodCare. Among the students donating was Krystal Crump, pictured above being assisted by a Carter BloodCare specialist.
read moreChamber Connection – Oct. 31, 2019
World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest Lezley Brown By Lezley Brown, president/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Thank you to all who attended the 50th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest! We enjoyed delicious stew, unfortunate weather conditions, and great memories. I love that we live in a community that welcomes an event of this size, allows us to think of our big dreams, and execute them. Thank you to our sponsors, our cooks, and our volunteers for a wonderful, wonderful Hopkins County tradition! See you next year for the 51tth...
read moreHopkins County United Way 100% Club For Oct. 29, 2019
Hopkins County United Way officers, following each weekly campaign report meeting, post the campaign donation tally and a list of businesses and organizations who have either met or exceeded the goal established for that group; these groups are recognized as part of the Unite Way 100% Club. The HCUW campaign total collected so far is $117,620.35. One additional workers campaign report meeting is planned at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Texas AgriLife Extension Service office. The goal is $165,000 for at least 20 local organizations and...
read moreVeterans Will Be Honored Nov. 9 With Parade
Disabled Veterans Statue, KIA Engraving Dedication Also Planned Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County will honor veterans for their service Saturday, Nov. 9, with at least two events. A veteran’s parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, lad by Clayton McGraw, who will serve as grand marshal. The parade will depart from Gerald Prim Stadium on Houston Street, continuing to Church Street, to Jefferson Street at the square, then continue on Gilmer Street to Brookshire’s. More than 40 entries had been reported. The parade is...
read morePJC Regents Receive Report from National Trustee Meeting
Paris Junior College remains a national leader in many areas, according to Dr. Clifton Wilkerson, a PJC regent who attended the recent national meeting of the Association of Community College Trustees. He presented his report to fellow regents at a meeting held Monday, Oct. 28. “I attended a session on enabling student success through technology collaboration,” said Wilkerson. “Once I got there I heard it was something we’re already doing so I was proud of our group.” He also reported on initiatives for helping...
read moreChange in Location for Send Off for the Veterans Taking Honor Flight
The Veterans honor flight send off location has changed. On Thursday, October 31st, at 11:30AM, the send off for the four Veterans going on the honor flight will be held in the courthouse second floor courtroom. It will not be held in front of the courthouse steps as originally planned. Right inside the door of the courthouse is an elevator for those who have difficulty climbing stairs. The only change in the send off is the location.
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