Paul McCartney at Globe Life Park June 14, 2019
Arlington, TX (December 4, 2018) – In the wake of the triumphant headline stand at the Austin City Limits festival that the Austin American Statesman called “A Marathon to Remember Forever,” Paul McCartney has added two new stadium plays to the upcoming U.S. leg of his new Freshen Up tour. The newly confirmed dates make for a total of 10 confirmed shows on Paul’s first extended Stateside run since the One On One Tour that played to some two million fans around the world during 2016 and 2017.
The Freshen Up tour is Paul’s first outing following the release of his #1 charting album, Egypt Station, released September 7th on Capitol Records to stellar reviews: Rolling Stone raved, “Macca keeps adding new gems to his songbook, with nothing to prove except he’s the only genius who can do this… And, oh yeah — in his spare time, he happens to still be the greatest live performer on Earth,” while Entertainment Weekly described the album as “the still-vital life force of a superstar who has been there and everywhere and is glad just to be here now.”
The newest additions to the U.S. leg of Freshen Up include Paul’s first ever appearances at Lambeau Field in Green Bay WI on Saturday, June 8th, and Globe Life Park in Arlington TX on Friday, June 14th.
The Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a show: Nearly three hours nightly of the greatest moments from the last 50 years of music, dozens of songs from Paul’s solo, Wings and of course Beatles catalogues that have formed the soundtracks of our lives. Paul and his band have played an unparalleled range of venues and locations throughout the Americas, the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and all points between: outside the Coliseum in Rome, Moscow’s Red Square, Buckingham Palace, The White House, a free show in Mexico for over 400,000 people, the last ever show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where The Beatles played their final concert in 1966, a 2016 week in the California desert that included two headline sets at the historic Desert Trip festival and a jam-packed club gig for a few hundred lucky fans at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, and even one performance broadcast live into Space! Featuring Paul’s band of the last 15+ years – Paul “Wix” Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums) –and constantly upgraded state of the art audio and video technology that ensures an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house, a Paul McCartney concert is never anything short of life-changing.
Tickets for the Arlington concert go on sale to the general public on Thursday, December 13th at 10am local time.
“We are ecstatic to host Sir Paul McCartney at Globe Life Park in Arlington as part of his Freshen Up Tour“ said Sean Decker, Texas Rangers SVP of Operations and Events. “This will be a historic event that fans will remember for years to come as the venue approaches its final season as a Major League Baseball park”
American Express® Card Members in Arlington can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, December 10 at 10AM through Wednesday, December 12 at 10PM local time.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Prepares for Christmas Break
ALMOST TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
Emily Nance, a student work study at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus, puts decorations on a desk-top and Christmas tree as the holiday season draws near. The last day of classes for the fall semester and the start of winter (Christmas) break is December 14. The campus will reopen on January 2, 2019.
Can You Help During “Blue Santa” Toy Drive at Lowe’s?
It’s off to a great start, but you can still help! This year’s two-day “Blue Santa” Toy Drive, sponsored by local business and industry, charitable organizations, law enforcement and media, yielded a successful report from Day One. A crew of volunteers accepted toys and donations from drive-ups while others cooked and served BBQ sack lunches and street tacos. At the end of the day, Lowe’s cooks had taken in $1,935. in donations and collectively had contributed $4,000 worth of toys. First responders and law enforcement gathered monetary donations, and with the first day’s BBQ Sandwich Sack Lunch, proceeds amounted to another $2,577 for Blue Santa needs. That’s a healthy start to fill an even greater need for Christmas 2018.
Set up on the Sulphur Springs Lowe’s parking lot on December 3rd and 4th, the Blue Santa drive is held from 7am til 7pm, and the trailer and barrels are being filled by persons who drive up and hand off their donations of new, unwrapped toys as well as monetary donations. Toys, games and personal/grooming items for children through age 16 are needed. Donations are being accepted there until 7pm on Tuesday December 4. (clothing needs are being filled by other local organizations)
Another way you can donate comes on Friday night Dec 7, 2018 during the Lions Club Christmas Parade. Starting at 7pm from Buford Park, bring unwrapped toys and find a place alongside the parade route. You can hand these off to first responders walking in the parade who will place them on the Blue Santa float. It is estimated that 5,000 to 6,000 toys will be needed for this Christmas season’s local needs. Some funds gathered in 2017 were used early this year to purchase large lots of popular toys at off-season prices, and were warehoused locally. Some bicycles were also purchased. Current monetary donations will be used in the same way for next year’s purchases. The Blue Santa mission is to provide toys for the children of local families in need, and achieves this goal with the generosity and goodwill of Hopkins County residents, businesses, and civic groups.
Toy and bicycle donations are being collected and sorted for Distribution Day, which is Saturday December 15 for local families who have signed up to receive Blue Santa blessings this Christmas. Distribution is a massive operation provided by teams of local volunteers and law enforcement, headquartered at Sulphur Springs First United Methodist Church.
“Sorry, Wrong Chimney”, a Holiday Farce in Six Performances at Main Street
It’s a lighthearted Christmas tale full of mistaken identities and zany foul-ups with a smattering of slapstick comedy. “Sorry, Wrong Chimney” presents live community theater and showcases a hilarious holiday tale with very memorable local talent. Enjoy a couple of hours of uncomplicated laughter and fun which all ages will love, at the Sulphur Springs Community Players’ original theatrical venue, Main Street Theater downtown. Plan to see at least one of the six stage performances…December 7-16…and “laugh your stockings off! Ho, Ho Ho!”
Co-directors Brenda Payne and Barbara Grubbs and the cast of seven are enthusiastic about staging the yuletide farce for the public. They say, “Bring the family and enjoy it together!” In the role of “Natalie”, Miss Sydnee Hawkins is a veteran of local theater, having begun at Main Street in Children’s Summer Workshop. Sydnee’s enjoyed a busy 2018, appearing in numerous musicals and dramatic roles and pursuing a degree in Performance Arts. Kiara Stowater, who plays “Sheila”, is a 15-year-old public school student who also seeks a future on the stage. She began at age 8 in Main Street’s Summer Workshop and most recently appeared in Lion King Jr. Tim McMurray, who plays “Kris Kreagle” is a newcomer to Sulphur Springs and to acting. He had decided to try something new in life, and his audition landed him the role of a misguided but softhearted Santa Claus. Other talent in the play are Ben Brady, Esperanza Deterding, John D’Avingnon and Cameron McGraw.
See “Sorry, Wrong Chimney” at Main Street Theater, 225 Main Street, on two Fridays, December 7 and 14 at 7pm, on Saturdays December 8 and 15 at 7pm, and in two Sunday matinees, December 9 and 16, at 2pm. Tickets are $10 person at the Box Office, by calling 903-885-0107, or by reservation online at communityplayersinc.com. The Community Players are already working on an exciting 2019 season!
New York Man Arrested Locally for Possession of 22.3-grams of Meth
December 4, 2018 – Stopped for a traffic violation, Joshua Robert Bolick, 38, of Liverpool, New York was arrested for the 22.3-grams of methamphetamine in his possession at the time of the stop. Sulphur Springs Police officer Cleve Williams made the arrest Monday evening around 8 p.m.
Bolick is in Hopkins County Jail charged with a Felony 2 Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, over 4-grams but less than 200-grams. He is held on a $30,000.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Lady Cats Travel to New Boston Tuesday; Win Tough Games at Hoopfest Last Week
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Winnsboro Hoopfest was a good tournament for the Lady Cats. They won won four out of five during the three-day tourney. Their one loss occurred in the championship game Saturday (December 1) against Class 6A Longview. Coach Tisdell noted that the Lady Cats had to win four tough games to get to the final. She said she was impressed by several of the Lady Lobos. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats were worn out by Saturday and she added she would like another shot at Longview with her team rested and ready to go. She said the Lady Cats’ starting five played great during the tournament. Coach Tisdell also liked the play of Kate Womack off the bench, especially in the first game against Winnsboro. She also praised the Lady Cats’ bench for supporting their teammates when they were not playing. The Lady Cats are 7-1 for the season. They now play at New Boston Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. Coach Tisdell said New Boston is fast and athletic and she said the Lady Cats should match up well with them.
Wildcats Face Dallas Wilson Tuesday; Learn from Mansfield Tournament
The Wildcats’ basketball team, #8 ranked in Class 5A, won two and lost two in the Mansfield ISD Spring Creek Barbeque Classic last Thursday and Friday (November 29-30). So it’s no surprise that Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta found good things the Wildcats did in some areas and also things in some areas that are in need of improvement.
Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats opened their play in the tournament Thursday with a win over a good team, Mansfield Lake Ridge, on their home court. In the Wildcats’ second game Thursday, Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats came out a little flat. Still he said the Wildcats led for most of the game but ended up losing missing out on a chance to win. On day two Friday, the Wildcats won an overtime thriller over Killeen Ellison. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats gave up a late lead but were able to do what they needed to do to get a 4 point win.
The second game Friday, the Wildcats came out flat again and Coach Cipoletta said they never responded when Mansfield Summit challenged them. He said the Wildcats need to work on being consistent game after game. Coach Cipoletta said he doesn’t mind losing as long as players learn from their defeats.
The Wildcats’ season record is now 7-2. Tuesday the Wildcats host Dallas Woodrow Wilson in Wildcats Gym. Their will be a freshmen game Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the SSHS Auxiliary Gym and a JV contest at 6 p.m. in the main gym. The varsity game will follow the JV game at around 7:15 p.m. Coach Cipoletta said Wilson was a very tall team that can cause match up problems due to their size.
North Hopkins Panthers Finish Second at Dodd City Tournament
The North Hopkins Panthers’ basketball team finished second in a Dodd City boys tournament this past weekend (November 29-December 1). The Panthers lost in the tournament championship game to Bland Saturday. North Hopkins Superintendent Darin Jolly said he was so proud of the boys and was thankful to coaches Jeff Bell and Kelly Clark for their leadership and high expectations for the Panthers. Superintendent Jolly said he expects a great season ahead and anticipates superior results because of the Panthers’ teamwork and diligence that the players exude everyday.
Wildcats Named to All-District Football Team
The Wildcats’ football team landed 22 players on the All-District Football Team including 9 selections on the first team. Two players got two spots on the first team and one Wildcat got a first team and second team selection. The All-District list was released Monday (December 3) by Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens.
Senior Austin Dodd was selected as a first team wide receiver and first team safety.
Senior Jermond Bryant-Amos was named a first team tight end and first team punter.
Other Wildcats on the first team offense included:
senior quarterback D’Corian Young,
senior wide receiver Landry Tyson
and senior offensive tackle Charlie Maddux.
Other Wildcats on the first team All-District defense:
senior defensive lineman Ignacio Guerrero
junior outside linebacker Kylan Wade. Tyson also received a second team defense All-District selection as a safety.
Other Wildcats on the All-District second team were:
junior running back De’Korian Choc Sims,
senior offensive lineman Phillip Rater,
senior defensive lineman Jose Rodriguez
senior inside linebacker Daniel Moreno.
Wildcats earning honorable mention All-District honors were:
senior running back Colton Allen,
sophomore running back Caden Davis,
senior offensive linemen Hayden Daniel,
Ethan Rogers
Jakeb Jonaitis,
defensive linemen senior Evan Rushing
junior Cameron Kaufert,
senior inside linebacker Bryce McQueen,
senior outside linebacker DQ Pitts
senior cornerbacks Damiyon Dugan
Andy Eddins.
