Flood Watch for Hopkins, Rains Counties Friday Afternoon Through Saturday Morning
An approaching low pressure system will bring an extended period of rain and isolated thunderstorms with some heavy rainfall likely.This excessive rainfall may result in flooding Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, especially along and southeast of a line from Emory to Waco to Lampasas.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has expanded the Flood Watch to include a portion of northeast Texas, including Hopkins and Rains counties.
* From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning
* 2 to 4 inches of rainfall possible.
* Soils remain moist and excessive runoff will likely result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain which may lead to flooding of low lying areas. You should monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and be prepared to take action should Flood Warnings be issued for your area.
Meal A Day Menu for December 10th – December 14th
MONDAY
Beef Patty with Roast Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
TUESDAY
Ham
Macaroni and Cheese
California Blend
Roll
WEDNESDAY
Lemon Herb Chicken Breast
Garden Rice
Malibu Vegetables
Roll
THURSDAY
Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions
Refried Beans
Tortilla Chips and Hot Sauce
FRIDAY
Chicken Spaghetti
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Lady Cats Open Edgewood Tourney With Win Thursday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team opened the Edgewood tournament Thursday morning (December 6) bright and early at 8 a.m. with a 44-23 victory over Wills Point in a pool play game.
Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Lady Cats got off to a rough start in the early morning and looked like zombies. She said they woke up after a few minutes and then played a very good game. She was especially pleased with the Lady Cats defense. They allowed Wills Point only single digit scoring in each quarter. The Lady Cats led 12-5 after one quarter, 27-9 at the half and 38-18 after three quarters. Wills Point added only 5 points in the fourth quarter.
Senior post Autumn Tanton and senior guard Danielle Godbolt scored 14 points each. Godbolt had two three-pointers. Tanton and Godbolt both had 7 rebounds. Senior point guard Sadavia Porter scored 9 points with a three pointer and also had 6 steals, 6 deflections and 6 assists. Nylah Lindley scored 4 points with 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Kate Womack had 3 points on a three-point basket and had 2 rebounds. Colbria Harrison came off the bench and grabbed 4 rebounds. Senior TaRayla Kelley was able to play and got a steal. She has been out all season with a knee injury. The Lady Cats shot 37% from the field and they had 24 turnovers.
The Lady Cats have won the Edgewood tournament the past two years. The Lady Cats are also facing Gilmer in pool play Thursday. That game began at noon. The Edgewood tournament continues through Saturday.
2019 Hopkins County Law Enforcement/Emergency Responder Appreciation Dinner Set
Hopkins County Law Enforcement and Emergency Responder Appreciation Dinner is Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The traditional steak cookout recognizes those in law enforcement and emergency response who serve Hopkins County professionally, courteously, and selflessly.
City Attorney Jim McLeroy organized and sponsored the event 30 years ago and continued the task annually to the present. This year marks a changing of leadership as local attorney Heath Hyde assumes the duty of organizing the event. Last year 49 sponsors including individuals, financial institutions, professionals, businesses, and industries contributed to make the event possible.
McLeroy stated, “It has been a pleasure and privilege for me to participate in this event for so many years and I hope that we can count on the support and attendance of many in this my final year as the principal organizer. ”
The 2019 event will feature the traditional rib eye steak or chicken breast with all the trimmings served at 5:30 p.m. and outstanding members of law enforcement and emergency responders will be named.
McLeroy invites individuals, professionals, business and industry to sponsor the event this year. A $200 donation may be made to the event at the Chamber of Commerce office, 300 Connally Street.
TxDOT Crews Treat Roadways and Bridges in Hopkins County and Area Prior to Weekend Rains, Freezing Temps
With the National Weather Service Forecast of light to heavy rain through Saturday and freezing temperatures possible this weekend, the Texas Department of Public Transportation began treating roads and bridges Wednesday. The treatment is being applied to state highway hills and bridge areas.
Much of the work on State Highway 154 in Hopkins County had been performed Wednesday. TxDOT asks drivers to give road treatment crews room to work and share the road with them ahead of the storms.
Hearts of Life Presents Rowdy for Adoption
Rowdy is still searching for his forever home! Rowdy is 1 1/2 years old. He is medium to large in size. Rowdy is still in his “puppy” years and full of energy but he is also incredibly smart and willing to learn!
His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or find him on Petfinder.com.
Chamber Connection December 6, 2018
The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC andthe Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for attending the Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The conference was a huge success with special thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Alliance Bank,City National Bank, Down to Earth Services, Farmers Electric Co-op, OceanSpray, RPM Staffing, and Saputo.
Donation opportunity for students at A&M-Commerce
Cleaning out your closet over the holidays? Consider donating your gently worn business casual or professional clothes to the Lion Wardrobe, a program sponsored by CareerDevelopment at Texas A&M University – Commerce. Donations are used to help students look the part for interviews, presentations, conferences, orother professional events and set that very important first impression with employers. You can drop them off at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, 300 Connally Street in Sulphur Springs, Monday –Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, contact Bethany Ferrall at 903-468-3212.
Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra hosts winter concert
The Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra is hosting a free concert called A Winter Classical on Thursday, December6th, at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs. For additional information, call (903)261-7907 or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SSY017/.
CASA hosts their annual Cookie Walk
CASA is hosting their annual Cookie Walk on Friday, December 7th, from 9 a.m. to noon at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Cookies are sold for $5.00 a pound. Go by there and load up on Christmas cookies while supporting our local CASA!
Lion’s Club will host the 11th Annual Christmas Parade on Monday, December 10th
The Lion’s Club is hosting the 11th Annual Christmas Parade on Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. The parade begins at Buford Park and goes East on Connally Street to the square, turns left onto Church Street,and left on Houston Street to end in the Gerald Prim Stadium parking lot. You may pick up registration forms and rules at the Chamber of Commerce. The entry fee is one toy, to be donated to the Blue Santa Program. Charitable cash donations also accepted, and checks should be made payable to the Sulphur Springs Lions Club.
Slaughter’s BBQ is hosting a food drive
Slaughter’s BBQ is hosting a Food Truck Food Drive to benefit the Senior Center in Sulphur Springs. Bring any non-perishable food item to Slaughter’s BBQ, 1000 Gilmer Street, on Saturday, December 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and receive a free hot dog, chips, and water. Items most needed are chicken broth, green beans, tomatoes, carrots, corn, and cream of chicken, mushroom, celery soups. For more information, call David Slaughter at (903) 445-7387.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Temples Trailer Sales is hosted their 50th Anniversary
Temples Trailer Sales celebrated their 50th Anniversary with lunch and a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 28th at noon. How fortunate Hopkins County is to have had Temples Trailer Sales in business for over 50 years!
Wildcat, Lady Cat Coaches Talk About Tuesday Victories
Cipoletta on Wildcats 84-70 Home Win Against Dallas Woodrow Wilson
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said Dallas Woodrow Wilson refused to go away Tuesday night (December 4) in Wildcats Gym. The Wildcats finally separated from Wilson with a big 31 points fourth quarter to take a 84-70 win. Coach Cipoletta called Woodrow a tough team that could hit shots. He said the Wildcats had to double team Wilson’s big post players and he said they made the Wildcats pay. Coach Cipoletta predicted Woodrow Wilson would go far this season. Sadaidriene Day Day Hall had a monster game for the Wildcats with 36 points and lots of rebounds. Coach Cipoletta noted his rebounds and put backs against bigger players. Senior Duece Berry also brought a smile to Coach Cip’s face during the post game interview. Berry hit three big three-point baskets in the fourth quarter to help the Wildcats pull away. Coach Cipoletta said Berry’s near perfect practice shooting recently made it necessary to put Berry in Tuesday night. Almost overlooked Tuesday night was senior guard Keaston Willis who ended up with 20 points. Coach Cipoletta praised Willis for finding his teammates when Woodrow did their best to prevent him from scoring. He also had positive things to say about senior guard Jeremiah Roland. Coach Cipoletta called him athletic, sneaky fast and the Wildcats’ defensive stopper. The Woodrow Wilson victory followed two very hard days of practice according to Coach Cipoletta. He said the team seemed content after their November 19 home win over Rockwall, the #2 team in Class 6A. He said the lackadaisical attitude surfaced some during the Mansfield tournament. Thus the hard practices. The Wildcats are now 8-2. The Wildcats play next in the Forney ISD Winter Classic Thursday through Saturday. Thursday at North Forney, the Wildcats play two pool play games. They face North Mesquite at 12:30 p.m. and McKinney Boyd at 3:30 p.m. Boyd’s head coach is former Wildcat Coach Jeremy Josey. Coach Cipoletta was a Wildcats’ assistant coach under Josey. Coach Cipoletta remembers that a Josey coached Boyd team defeated the Wildcats three years ago.
Lady Cats Defeat New Boston on the Road Tuesday, 64-43
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell is not quite sure if the Lady Cats started slowly or if home team New Boston got off to a fast start. The Lady Cats led only 12-11 after the first quarter. Coach Tisdell said at halftime she was able to make some defensive adjustments that helped the Lady Cats in the second half. He said she also talked to her team about the need to be patient against the New Boston zone defenses. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats seemed calmer and more ready to go in the second half. The Lady Cats also benefited from a career offensive night from senior post Autumn Tanton who scored 36 points. Sadavia Porter scored 12 points. The win improved the Lady Cats season record to 8-1. Their only loss was to Class 6A team Longview in the final game of the Winnsboro tournament last Saturday. Now the Lady Cats play in an Edgewood tournament Thursday through Saturday. The Lady Cats open against Wills Point Thursday at 8 a.m. Also in the Lady Cats pool are Kaufman, Edgewood and Gilmer. The Lady Cats have two games Thursday and two more Friday. Saturday match ups depend on pool play results. The Lady Cats have won the Edgewood tournament the past two years.
