Animal of the Week: Humperdink
Humperdink is a male black terrier mix. He was found at the Helm Ln apartments by Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter Officer Annie Patridge during what she described as one of the easiest catches of her career. “Supposedly, Humperdink was dumped at the Helm Ln apartments, from what I understand,” Officer Patridge said. “Whenever I went out there, I actually didn’t see him at first. He was hiding out in a little spot just out of sight when I was driving by. When I cam back around, there were some people outside and I asked...
read moreGun And Knife Show This Weekend!
August 6th and 7th there will be a Gun and Knife Show at the Hopkins County Civic Center. You can buy, sale, and trade your guns and knifes. The times are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 150 tables that will be well advertised. Its $7 admission, free parking, concessions on the premises and also 24 hour security. For more Show Information Call 918-658-4500
read moreBill Bradford Road Closed
Bill Bradford Road is temporarily closed due to road workers replacing the water and sewage lines Everyone will need to use the service road. They had to close down the road so they could cross the street and continue their sewage and water line replacements work up the road. The road will reopen with limited access Thursday night according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Atmos Energy should have their lines in place by August 30th and city water and sewer lines should be completed before that time. Bill Bradford RD Bill Bradford RD Bill...
read moreFriday Night Movie- Jurassic World
This Friday August 5th is movie night, and the movie is Jurassic World! Jurassic World is about located off the coast of Costa Rica, the Jurassic World luxury resort provides a habitat for an array of genetically engineered dinosaurs, including the vicious and intelligent Indominus rex. When the massive creature escapes, it sets off a chain reaction that causes the other dinos to run amok. Now, it’s up to a former military man and animal expert to use his special skills to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from an...
read moreSeason Tickets Week
One of the biggest weeks for Wildcats’ football fans takes place next week as it’s Season Tickets Week. The cost for a season ticket packet of five home games is $50. The first two days, Monday and Tuesday, will be for current season ticket holders to renew their seats. Tickets not renewed those two days will be available to others. Wednesday is a day for renewing season ticket holders to seek upgrades. Those season ticket holders must renew their season tickets before seeking upgrades. Whatever tickets are left will be...
read moreVolleyball and Team Tennis to Start
Sports activity for the fall semester at Sulphur Springs High School will begin Monday as the Lady Cats’ volleyball team and the Wildcats’ team tennis squad will have practice. The Lady Cats’ volleyball team will have sessions Monday from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. and then from 9:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The new Lady Cats volleyball coach is Justin Maness, who was the Head Volleyball Coach at Paris Junior College for the past ten years until PJC ended the program. The Lady Cats are coming off of a highly sucessful 28-14 season...
read moreSoftball World Series
Two Hopkins County Dixie softball teams will start World Series play in Alexandria, Louisiana on Saturday. Both the 9 and 10 year old Hopkins County Angels and the 11 and 12 year old Hopkins County Pony Tails won Texas State Championship tournaments and will be playing in Louisiana. The Angels open up against North Carolina Saturday at 9 a.m. The Pony Tails will open against Macon, Georgia also at 9 a.m. Saturday. The Angels are coached by Terry Johns, C.W. Morris and Josh Redar while the Pony Tails coaches are Jarred Pickett, Aaron...
read moreFreshmen Band Day
Friday was a special day for freshmen who will be a part of this school year’s Wildcats Marching Band. Band Director Charles McCauley expects the ninth graders to total about 40 this year. McCauley says by the end of the day Friday, he hopes the freshmen will feel like the band is a place where they belong. He says he wants them to feel they have a new family at the high school. To help make the freshmen more comfortable, the band sections leadership team was on hand. McCauley says he wants the ninth graders to enjoy themselves despite...
read moreSulphur Springs High School Senior Information
Sulphur Springs High School counselors will be available August 1- 12 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4p.m. for 2016-2017 high school seniors. Seniors will review their senior schedule, transcript, etc. Appointments are not necessary, students will be seen on a first come first serve basis. On August 11th, counselors will stay until 7 p.m. for those who cannot attend earlier meetings. Senior pictures are scheduled through Prestige Portraits for August 9th and 10th in the Sulphur Springs High School Conference Center. A time must be set up...
read moreAgriLife Extension: Combating Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers are reported affecting sites in Hopkins County. This might to come to you as big news since you probably have seen grasshoppers already in yards and fields. A recent high number of reports across the county confirm the presence of grasshoppers already causing damage to crops this year. The management of grasshoppers in hay fields is considerably different than in gardens and lawns and I will address those differences separated. This time, I will share with you the impact of grasshoppers in gardens and lawns. According to Texas...
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