Wildcat Korderian “Bull” Turner Signs Letter to Play at East Texas Baptist University
On Wednesday, Mar. 30 athlete Korderrian “Bull” Turner signed his letter of intent to play on at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall. The senior played football, basketball and track in his time in Sulphur Springs. Turner is the son of Stacey Cork and stepson of Kenneth Cork. The senior had already technically signed before the event, so Wednesday’s signing event at the Multi Purpose Building was more as a...
Four Wildcats Finish In Top-30 at State Powerlifting Meet
Wildcats powerlifting wrapped up their season last weekend in Abilene at the powerlifting state meet. One athlete finished 5th, with two more finishing in the top-20. The final two powerlifters from Sulphur Springs finished top-30 as well. Juan Hernandez of the 132 weight class placed the highest of any Sulphur Springs athlete. Hernandez, squatting 475, bench pressing 225 and dead lifting 480 got the Wildcat a 5th place finish....
Stress Awareness Month
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] April is Stress Awareness Month. You may be thinking, “I’m totally aware of stress!” These are tough days. Everyone from young children to older adults experience stress at some point. Stress can result from issues with work, school, family, or finances. Not only does it affect our mood, but our...
Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #3
Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the April 1st, 2022 event only. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available if you call ahead. 903 885 1222. Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee, desserts and more. Prices start at...
What to do with Tires?
Spring is here, and ‘Spring Cleanup’ is coming soon. By ‘Spring Cleanup’ we mean the annual chance for residents of Hopkins County to take certain waste materials to locations in Hopkins County for disposal. Neither the City or County cleanup events will accept tires. So… what to do? Landfill KSST also contact the local Republic Landfill in Campbell, TX. They will not accept any tires under any...
Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved
A 381 agreement was approved for D6, Inc., along with contracts for legal research resources and construction of a trusty housing facility, and other items this week. 381 Agreement Hopkins County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting this week approved a 381 agreement for D6, Inc., providing a tax incentive for the company to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oregon to Sulphur Springs, Texas and expand their...
March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events Include Golf Tournament, School-Focused Lunch & Learn, Kids Kingdom Rehab Project, Marketing Seminar By Butch Burney Golfers have until noon Friday to enter the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. The morning tee time is...
Hopkins Rains Retired School Personnel will meet Tuesday, April 12 for the Program Maisey Bass and the Orphan Train Movement
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel will meet Tuesday, April 12 at 10:00 am Location: The ROC, 115 Putman St., Sulphur Springs All retired school employees in the area are invited & encouraged to attend. PROGRAM: “Maisey” Bass & the Orphan Train Movement Presenter: Gail Garmon Gail Garmon, a retired teacher, will portray Marietta Lowry Bass, nicknamed “Maisey.” She was an amazing woman! From 1918 to...
Deputies Arrest Three On Felony Warrants In 2 Days
Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men on felony warrants in two days, according to arrest and jail reports. I-30 West Traffic Stop Tremont Akeem Davis AKA Tre Davis (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Richard Brantley reported stopping a Nissan Altima at 2:58 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, on the north Interstate 30 service road near Interstate 30 mile marker 131 for an expired registration. Upon...
Jason Nichols Thomas
Jason Nichols Thomas passed away on March 13, 2022 at his home in Keller, Texas at the age of 54. In July 2020 he was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and battled it till the end. Jason was a true and faithful servant of the Lord. Since his diagnosis, he spent every day strengthening his faith, being grateful and thanking God for all the blessings in his life. Jason was born in Dallas on December 21, 1967 to Janice and Gerald Thomas....
