“Mark Twain” to Appear at Cumby Student Fundraiser on Friday Aug. 4
L.V. Davis was born at Rt. 1, Cumby, and in his later years has settled in a spot not far from where he started out. His acclaimed career as a performer and as an author was influenced by his formal education at Boles Home of Quinlan, Texas. Today, Mr. Davis retains a soft spot in his heart for students who grab opportunities to excel, and for coaches and teachers who place excellence as an option for their pupils. The public is...
Initial Activities Set for Hopkins County Schools
Schools in Hopkins County are gearing up for the new school year. Cumby ISD Varsity and Junior High Cheerleaders are attening a cheer camp in Oklahoma to prepare for Trojan Football season. The first day of school in Cumby is August 22. At Miller Grove the foundation has been poured for the new elementary building. The Miller Grove FFA Chapter plans a hamburger supper August 25th, during the first week back at school. Yantis Owls...
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Win State Cross Country; Hornets Place Second; Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions Seventh
Saltillo Lady Lion Siena Collins won the State 1-A Cross Country race in the girls’ division with a 12.52.18 time Saturday, November 7 in Round Rock. Hot on her heels were Ashley Puser and Aleigh Bessonett of Miller Grove. Miller Grove High School Lady Hornets won the state team title. For the Hornets of Miller Grove, it was a second place finish in the boys 1-A division. Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions placed seventh in their...
Hopkins County Stands #UvaldeStrong
Hopkins County schools are dedicated not only to supporting their own, but also being supportive and compassionate toward other schools and groups not only in this county, but across the state, country and world when appropriate. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, our local students made sure to let the folks in Uvalde know their hearts, prayers and thoughts were with them as they stepped back on UCISD campuses Tuesday for the first time...
Enola Gay Mathews Retiring After 32 Years At KSST
Community Invited To Mathews’ Retirement Reception Dec. 22 At KSST Studios Although she was not the first to hold the job, most Hopkins County residents associate mornings with Enola Gay Mathews and KSST. For about 30 years now, many Hopkins County residents have started their day with Enola Gay on KSST Radio 1230 AM. Station manager and owner Chad Young will take over the microphone to continue to inform and entertain KSST...
Sports Odds and Ends
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Teams and the Wildcats Team Tennis Squad are on the schedule on this game day Friday (September 11). The Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Teams are running in their first meet of the season at Hallsville. This is the first of five pre-district meets for Coach Ross Hicks’ teams. Meanwhile the Wildcats co-ed Team Tennis squad has a non-district match at Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on this...
NETLA, Farm Bureau Host Annual Buyers Luncheon
The annual Northeast Texas Livestock Association Buyers Luncheon, put on by NETLA and sponsored by Farm Bureau, was held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at First Baptist Church. Individuals, civic leaders and business and industry professionals attended because they recognize the value that agriculture brings to the lives of youth in our county. As FFA chapter members in uniform began to serve the delicious prime rib meal, NETLA...
Ratcliffe Legislation Provides Local Investigator Needed Forensic Equipment
WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) legislation to fight crime using digital evidence led to the prosecution of dozens of child exploitation cases throughout Northeast Texas since it was signed into law by President Donald Trump last year. “I’m incredibly grateful that my new law allows law enforcement officers in Northeast Texas to better leverage digital avenues to get dangerous child sex offenders off the streets,”...
Chamber Connection February 5, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Join us for the Winter Spectacular Chamber Banquet, Thursday, February 19th! Tickets are on sale NOW for the 89th Annual Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. It will be a relaxing casual evening of entertainment, great food and the recognition of some well-deserved businesses and individuals. The banquet will take place in the beautifully renovated Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 19th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25...
Miller Grove News 11/5/14 By Brandon Darrow
With the opening of deer season this weekend and the cool snap we have had, I have seen many pictures posted on Facebook of deer that have been shot in and around the county. This week there are several people with MG connections that need to be recognized. First and foremost I would like to tell everyone how well Miller Grove High School’s Cross Country team has done this year. UIL’s Region II Cross Country meet was deemed very...
