Veterans Day Observance Slated Nov. 11 Downtown
Hopkins County Veterans Memorial, Celebration Plaza, Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County will honor veterans at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Celebration Plaza at the Veteran’s Memorial in downtown Sulphur Springs. All veterans, their families and the community are invited to attend. Danny Davis, United States Airforce (retired), will be the master of ceremonies. In addition, names of deceased veterans will be read and the Hopkins County Military Coalition will perform a 21 Round Volley. Sulphur Springs High School will perform...
read moreAll Clear Issued for Pickton Water Supply
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of water distributed. The water is once again safe for human consumption. Laboratory tests confirm there is no longer a need to boil water. Question or concerns can be directed to 903 855 3000.
read moreChamber Connection For Nov. 7, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO/president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an alphabetical and categorical listing of your business....
read moreCoach Owens Comments on Senior Night and North Forney at Weekly Media Gathering Wednesday
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens at his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning (November 6) called Senior Night special and emotional. The Wildcats will honor seniors Friday before their game against North Forney at Gerald Prim Stadium. Coach Owens added he finds Senior Night to be enjoyable. He said all the Wildcats’ coaches will interact with the senior players before the game Friday. Coach Owens said North Forney still has a chance at the playoffs entering play Friday but he said the Wildcats also have something to play for, a...
read moreSulphur Bluff Volleyball Opens Playoffs With 3-0 Win Over Yantis
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears played a strong match Tuesday (November 5) at Harts Bluff and defeated Yantis, 3-0 in a Class 1A Region III bi-district playoff. The score was 25-14, 25-14 and 25-12. Lady Bears Coach Zandra Peyton said the win secured the title of bi-district and area champs for Sulphur Bluff. The Lady Bears also won their 20th game of the season. For the Lady Bears, Alley Collett had 25 service points, 1 kill and 16 assists. Ann Dorner had 2 service points and 6 kills. Jada Wade had 8 service points and 4 kills. Skylar Stanley...
read morePep Rally and Youth Super Bowl This Week
All three Sulphur Springs Youth Football and Cheer teams advance to the Youth Super Bowl held on Saturday November 9th, 2019. The public is invited to attend the game and cheer these kids on. The game starts at 10AM at Lindale Eagles Stadium. Participants range from grades 1st to 6th. A pep rally is planned for Friday 6PM at Sulphur Springs High School Track. Everyone is invited to come out and show support. The mission of Sulphur Springs Youth Football and Cheer is to provide a rewarding experience for youth that will extend into everyday...
read moreBoil Water Notice for Pickton Water Supply
Due to a water main break, customers of the Pickton Water Supply must boil their water until further notice. No additional details are available at this time. Customers will be notified when the Boil Water Notice is lifted. Customers with questions should call: 903 866 – 3000
read moreLady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner Likes Underdog Role Against Hallsville in Playoff Match Tuesday
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner says she likes being the underdog. The Lady Cats, a district #4 seed, will take on district champ and 30 game winner Hallsville Tuesday (November 5) at 7:30 p.m. at the Wagstaff Gym at Tyler Junior College. Hallsville will come into the contest having won 13 straight district games. The Lady Cats enter the contest having gone 1-4 in the second half of district play including a loss at home to Texas High in their last district game. The Lady Cats did win a warm up game Friday, 2-1 against Paris. Coach...
read moreLady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell Develops List of Things to Work on From First Scrimmage
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said her Lady Cats played hard but got tired after playing three scrimmage games Saturday (November 2) morning at home. The Lady Cats topped Commerce but then came up short against Saltillo and Emory Rains. Coach Tisdell had a glass half full take after the scrimmage. She said the way the Lady Cats played indicated to her how much better they can get. She said she was proud of the way they played. Most of the Lady Cats had only three days of practice after the end of their sub-varsity volleyball...
read moreWildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Says Loss at Kaufman a Disappointing One
On KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18 TV’s Saturday (November 2) Morning Coach’s Show, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens called Kaufman’s 28-24 come from behind win over the Wildcats a disappointing one and one the Wildcats let slip away. He said a few mishaps by the Wildcats cost them the ballgame. Coach Owens said the Wildcats played hard but could not put the game away. With the Wildcats leading 3-0 after a successful field goal, Kaufman’s punter dropped a snap and was brought down at his own 11 yard line by Kylan...
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