Team Tennis Falls 12-7 in Two Straight Contests Tuesday
Team Tennis played in two matches Tuesday, bet fell in both contests 12-7 on August 2. Coach Tony Martinez’s squad first took on Sherman, but the loss to Tyler Tuesday afternoon was the first time for the tennis coach. The team tennis coach missed three of his players Tuesday for various reasons, but expects to have them back ready to go for next Tuesday’s contest. In spite of missing three players Tuesday, Wildcats tennis...
2022 Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Observed Aug. 5-7
Sales Tax Waived On Qualifying School Supplies, Clothes, Shoes and Student Backpacks Priced Under $100 This Weekend in Texas If you’re planning to buy school clothes or supplies, waiting until this weekend to do so could prove monetarily advantageous as this weekend is the annual sales tax holiday in Texas. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below...
SSHS Wildcat Band Preparing To Soar Into 2022-2023 Marching Season
The student athletes, athletic and administrative staff aren’t the ones hard at work on campus. The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band members and staff are hitting the practice field in the late July heat, hard at work on music that will allow the musicians to soar into the 2022-2023 season. SSHS Wildcat Band students stepping in small groups (without instruments) Friday, July 29, 2022, in readiness for the 2022-2023...
PJC Third Baseman Drafted by New York Yankees
Beau Brewer of McKinney, Texas, who has finished up a stellar sophomore year at Paris Junior College, was drafted in the 19th round by the New York Yankees. “I give a big shout-out to Paris Junior College. I owe my career and my life to ya’ll,” said Brewer. “It’s been a blessing to have this opportunity to play professional baseball. Coming out of high school I didn’t have much. Coach [Clay] Cox gave me the opportunity to play...
Como-Pickton Cheer Squads Earn Bid To Nationals, All American Nominations
Como-Pickton cheer squads earned honors at competition earlier this month, including All American nominations, and bids to nationals. Eagle Mascots also were recognized at the cheer event. Como-Pickton High School Cheerleading squad The CPHS Varsity Cheerleaders won an award for most improved squad, received a superior rating on their Band Chant, an excellent rating on their Game Day material, and a Spirit Stick. The squad also earned...
Bailey Cunningham Training In Sulphur Springs For Jettribe WaterX Racing Series Aug. 4-7
Sulphur Springs, Texas is becoming a local focal point for international jet ski racing. This past week, the Jettribe office has been treated to a visit by Bailey Cunningham, Jettribe Team Rider from Australia. He will stay in Sulphur Springs through the month until the end of the Jettribe WaterX Racing Series at Lake Coleman August 4-7, 2022. Bailey has raced all over the world and the Jettribe family was stoked to have him travel...
July 20 Chamber Connection – Stew Cooks Can Now Sign Up For 53rd Annual Stew Contest
Coming Up: Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Clinic, Business Before Hours Breakfast, Jet Ski Championships, Ribbon Cuttings By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] Marking the stew grounds on the northwest entry to Buford Park stands a huge stew pot designating it as the official site for the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest Stew cooks, it’s time to get your spots....
SSATA Students Win at South US District Championships
Students from Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts brought home 37 medals from the 2022 Southern US District Championships that were held on June 3 in Mesquite. This invitation-only tournament features students who have qualified based on their tournament results over the entire 2021-2022 season. Harleigh Stegient took home the District Championship in Combat Sparring, Creative Weapons, and Extreme Weapons, as well...
TDI: Former NFL player indicted for over $25,000 in bogus medical claims
TDI News Release — Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Former NFL player Narond “Roc” Alexander was indicted June 30 for submitting fraudulent health reimbursement claims to a health plan for former NFL players. The case was led by Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) investigators and prosecutors working with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. An investigation found that Alexander submitted claims for medical treatments he never received...
Saltillo Students And Staff Recognized With Awards, Scholarships For Achievements, Service
Saltillo recently recognized several outstanding students and staff with awards and scholarships for their achievements and service. Student Scholarships, Honors More than $23,000 in local scholarships were awarded to six members of the Saltillo High School Senior Class of 2022 during the program, including two new scholarships. 2022 Kerry W. Garmon Scholarship recipients Trinity White, McKenna Gurley, Andrew Redburn and Brianna...
