Saltillo Basketball Cruises Past Midway to Advance to Quarterfinal Playoff
Feb26

Saltillo Basketball Cruises Past Midway to Advance to Quarterfinal Playoff

The Saltillo Lions Basketball team never faltered in the Area round of playoffs, cruising to a big win over Midway, 65-44 on Thursday, Feb. 25. The Lions led 15-6 over Midway, and continued their dominance into halftime, as they led the Panthers 32-23 going in to the second half. Saltillo out-scored Midway in every quarter except the second, as both teams scored 17. From there, though, it was all Lions, all the time, as Saltillo...

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Miller Grove, Saltillo Teams, SB Runner Recognized For State Cross Country Honors
Dec07

Miller Grove, Saltillo Teams, SB Runner Recognized For State Cross Country Honors

MG Team Earns National Accolade, Coach Billingsley 2019 State Coach of the Year Miller Grove and Saltillo Cross Country Teams were recognized for their state achievements Monday afternoon with proclamations from Hopkins County Commissioners Court. The Miller Grove Team also earned national honors as well. One runner from Sulphur Bluff runner, one runner each from Saltillo and MG, and Coach Gary Billingsley also received individual...

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5 Of 6 Hopkins County School Districts Reporting COVID-19 Cases, Confirm Classes Still Being Held On Campus
Aug27

5 Of 6 Hopkins County School Districts Reporting COVID-19 Cases, Confirm Classes Still Being Held On Campus

While 5 of the 6 Hopkins County school districts have reported at least one positive case of COVID-19, all except 1 were confirmed to have classes are still being held on campus today, despite rumors to the contrary. Sulphur Springs ISD is also moving forward with plans for class to begin Sept. 1 on scheduled. Como-Pickton CISD Como-Pickton Superintendent Greg Bower said the district as of Thursday morning has had only one student who...

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3 School Districts Notified Of At Least 1 Employee Or Student COVID-19 Case
Aug14

3 School Districts Notified Of At Least 1 Employee Or Student COVID-19 Case

As the number of staff and students reporting to school has increased this month, so have the number of COVID-19 cases across the county and state. From Aug. 1-14 Hopkins County had 60 new positive COVID-19 cases, increasing the overall 5-month total to 212 cases among Hopkins County residents. Many wonder if the return to schools will impact the spread of the virus. In Hopkins County, at least 3 local school districts have received...

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Hodges, Tippit Honored As Top Seniors At Saltillo High
May20

Hodges, Tippit Honored As Top Seniors At Saltillo High

Madison Hodges and Joe Tippit are recognized as this year’s top seniors at Saltillo High School. Madison (Graycie) Hodges Madison (Graycie) Hodges, daughter of Jamie Watts and Charles Hodges, earned valedictorian honors with a 3.74 grade point average. She has been active in UIL One-Act Play competition, earning Best Actress honors at District in 2019 and All Star Cast honors at District in 2020. Hodges participated in several...

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Saltillo Girls, Miller Grove Boys Get Basketball Wins
Feb03

Saltillo Girls, Miller Grove Boys Get Basketball Wins

The Saltillo Lady Lions, ranked #11 in the state this week, overwhelmed another district opponent defeating Avinger, 55-22 Friday night (January 31) on the road. The Lady Lions built their lead in every quarter. For the Lady Lions, Jocelyn Ochoa and Allie Lane both scored 9 points. Brittney Peeples and Chandler Bain scored 8 points apiece. Anna Reeder had 6 points. Julianna Giles had 5 points. Maddy Smith added 4 points. Paisley...

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Wildcats, Lady Cats, Area Teams Get District Assignments For Next Two Years Monday
Feb03

Wildcats, Lady Cats, Area Teams Get District Assignments For Next Two Years Monday

The University Interscholastic League or UIL released sports districts for Texas high schools Monday morning (February 3). For Wildcats Football, there will be little change in their District 8 in Class 5A Region II, Division II. Out are Terrell and Kaufman and in is Crandall. Back will be Corsicana, Ennis, Forney, Greenville, North Forney and Royse City. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens had to find three non-district opponents...

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Saltillo Lady Lions Ring Out The Old And Ring In The New Year With Victories
Jan04

Saltillo Lady Lions Ring Out The Old And Ring In The New Year With Victories

The Saltillo Lady Lions, ranked #16 in Class 1A, won their first game of 2020 after wrapping up 2019 with four wins at a Miller Grove tournament. Friday, Jan. 3, the Lady Lions won at Quinlan Ford, 52-26. The Lady Lions built their lead in every quarter. Anna Reeder led the Lady Lions with 23 points. Chandler Bain had 15 points. Julianna Giles and Allie Lane each had 4 points. Maddy Smith and Kristina Wade had 3 points apiece. In a...

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Miller Grove, Saltillo Cross Country Winners Honored For Athletic Prowess
Dec09

Miller Grove, Saltillo Cross Country Winners Honored For Athletic Prowess

Hopkins Count Commissioners Court Monday morning, Dec. 9, recognized two Miller Grove students, two Miller Grove team and one Saltillo cross country teams for being ranked the top cross country runners in the state, following their performances at the UIL State Cross Country Meet held Oct. 9 at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock. Gary Billingsley with Jorja Bessonett, state 1A girls 2-mile champion The court first recognized...

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Saltillo VFD Recognized For Outstanding Efforts, Dedication, Perseverance
Jul29

Saltillo VFD Recognized For Outstanding Efforts, Dedication, Perseverance

Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley (left) and the Commissioners Court offer appreciation to Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department members for their dedication and service. Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department was recognized by Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley for 43 years of dedicated service to the community. “One thing about Saltillo, you can always depend on them coming if you have a call in their area....

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