Track and Field Have Great Outing Last Friday in Gilmer, Back in Action Thursday
Track and field had their opening relay Friday, Mar. 4 in Gilmer. Lady Cats Tack & Field On the women’s side, Sulphur Springs had a solid showing for their first invitational. Six Lady Cats finished in the top seven, with two Lady Cats winning their respective events. Field Events Sophomore Mary Taylor finished 6th in the girls’ high jump at 4’8″. Claire Bybee picked up where she left off last season which...
Jaquan Jones Signs Letter of Intent with Clarke University
Senior Jaquan Jones, a player for both Wildcats football and basketball, signed a letter of intent Wednesday, Mar. 9 to play on at the next level at Clarke University. Jones is the son of Melissa Pryor. The Wildcats senior has yet to make his official visit to campus, but says he will do so after Spring Break.* Jones met the coaching staff over Zoom call a few weeks ago. The senior said he thought Clarke has a solid coaching staff and...
Chamber Connection – March 9: Golf Tourney, Kids Kingdom Rehab, Marketing Speaker, After Hours Mixer Among Upcoming Activities
By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] Get your registration in now for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. Last year, we had 35 teams participate in the fun day of golfing, and we hope to have more this year. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the...
Wildcats Soccer Wins Big at Pine Tree 6-2, Clinches Playoff Berth
Men’s soccer kept the goals coming, winning big 6-2 at Pine Tree on Tuesday, Mar. 8. Tuesday’s win in Longview clinched a playoff spot for Coach Alexi Upton’s squad. The win is the third straight for men’s soccer. Sulphur Springs put in goals from four different players, with three more Wildcats assisting on goals in the win. Alex Yanez got the brace in Longview, scoring the fourth and fifth goals thanks to assists from...
Supply Chain Interruptions Pose Challenge for Local Organization
The Dinner Bell has had some trouble finding certain ingredients needed to cook their weekly community meal. Director Judy Gilreath has widened her search for staples like chicken thighs, squash, and dough. “I try to keep costs down, and do the shopping here in Sulphur Springs, but lately I had to order from [online retailer]”, said Gilreath. “These recipes are scaled up for 200 servings, and you just cant substitute...
Lady Cats Soccer Falls to Pine Tree on Senior Night, 4-1
Women’s soccer got up early but could not hold it, falling to Pine Tree 4-1 on Tuesday, Mar. 8 at Gerald Prim Stadium. Sulphur Springs scored a goal in the first 10 minutes of action to go up 1-0, but it did not last for long. The visiting Lady Pirates scored four unanswered goals to beat Lady Cats soccer 4-1 on Tuesday, Mar. 8 for women’s soccer’s Senior Night. While Pine Tree may have underestimated Sulphur Springs,...
J.W. Hoover
Graveside service for J.W. Hoover, age 90 of Dallas, TX will be held at 11:00A.M. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Ridgeway Cemetery with Rev. James O’Dell officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Hoover passed away on March 7, 2022 at his residence. J.W. was born on December 3, 1931 in Yantis, TX to Francis Leon and Dora Mae (Reppond) Hoover. He married Jackie Watson in Sulphur Springs, TX in 1950. J. W was a retired from...
Bob Howell
Graveside service for Bob Howell, age 90 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00A.M. on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Posey Cemetery with Jerry Savage officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr.Howell passed away on March 6, 2022. Bob was born on October 27, 1931 in Vernon, TX to Tommy Ray and Virgie (Thomas) Howell. He married Geraldine. Bob worked at Texas Instruments for 31 years. He was a member of the League St Church...
Date Nights & Annoying Quirks
By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Johanna Hicks If you have kept up with my columns, you know that I am an advocate for strong marriages. Strong marriages make strong families and strong families make strong communities. I know there are circumstances that are beyond control, but for the most part, marriages can be enhanced in many...
3 Jailed On Controlled Substance Charges Following Traffic Stops, 1 Served Related Warrant
At least 3 people have been jailed in the last 4 days on controlled substance charges following traffic stops, and another was taken into custody on a controlled substance related warrant, according to police and sheriff’s reports. FM 275 South Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite reported stopping a Honda Accord at 2:33 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2022, on FM 275 south for a traffic violation. Upon contact...
