A Lunch & Learn With Slaton, Hall, Part of 87th Legislature’s Town Hall Visits
Approximately 50 persons took advantage of the opportunity over lunch Wednesday to hear an update directly from State Rep. Bryan Slaton and State Senator Bob Hall regarding the recent 87th Texas Legislature sessions, during a Lunch and Learn meeting. The town hall meeting on Sept. 15, 2021 was sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, with Atmos Energy and Oncor as contributing sponsors, at Sulphur Springs Country Club....
381 Agreement For JB Weld, Repositioning Of Culvert, DMV Optional Fees, Grant Documents
A Chapter 381 Economic Development Program agreement for JBW Holdings LLC, repositioning of a culvert, DMV optional fees, and routine grant documents were among the items Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved during the regular court session this week. JB Weld Agreement JB Weld After a lengthy negotiation process, Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday unanimously approved a 381 Economic Development Program Agreement with JB...
Commissioners Court Approves Reinvestment Zone And 381 Agreements For 3 Solar Projects
Hopkins County Commissioners Court this week, after hearing from at least five Dike property owners regarding issues related to a solar facility to be constructed in that community, tackled four other items on the agenda pertaining to three additional solar farms, including a reinvestment zone, an amendment to one Chapter 381 agreement, and requests for tax incentives for solar facilities proposed for Saltillo and Pine Forest...
Lady Cats Volleyball Loses Five Set Thriller to Texas High
The Lady Cats volleyball team fought all night long, but ultimately it was not enough as Texas High escaped the SSHS Main Gym with a 3-2 five set thrilling victory over Sulphur Springs. Tuesday’s district match was a back-and-forth affair all night long; each time a team would score a few points and claim momentum, the other team would strike back within reaching distance or tie the game up. There were 38 ties total in the...
Lady Cats District Volleyball and Playoff Implicating Tennis Match on Deck For This Game Day Tuesday
The Sept. 13 edition of game day Tuesday brings Wildcats team tennis in a huge match and the Lady Cats volleyball team in their second district contest. Wildcats team tennis has been busy the last few weeks, playing in several tough matches. And while a number of them were losses to district foes, like Texas High and Longview, Coach Tony Martinez’s squad were able to win some matches against the aforementioned powerhouse tennis...
TAMUC Hosting Annual Viewing of Manhattan Short Film Festival
COMMERCE, TX—The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Literature and Languages will restart its yearly tradition of hosting a viewing of the Manhattan Short Film Festival on Sept. 29. The festival is unique in that, instead of a touring event that travels to various venues, it is hosted simultaneously by theatres, schools, municipalities and more worldwide. At each viewing, attendees are given voting cards to choose their...
Join the Walk Like MADD Event in Sulphur Springs Sept. 25
The Northeast Texas Walk Like MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s signature fundraiser, will be on Saturday, September 25th, behind Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs. There will be food and activities such as music, dancing, face painting, balloons, games, a petting zoo, corn hole, educational activities, and much more. Pre walk activities will begin at 5:00 p.m. Becky Hicks, Northeast Texas Chapter leader, invites...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Wins Tough Four-Set Game Versus Pleasant Grove
The Lady Cats volleyball team never relented and fought through to the finish in a back-and-forth, four set thriller on Tuesday, Sept. 7 in the SSHS Main Gym. The visiting Lady Hawks were able to strike early, taking a 2-0 lead to start the game and later a 7-2 lead over Sulphur Springs, before the Lady Cats were able to strike back and tie it up at 8-8. From there, it was a seesaw momentum battle, with one team taking the lead, only...
Construction Of New EMS Station Hits Snag, But Continues Making Progress
Whitley: Medicaid Waiver, Pandemic Impact Hospital District Budget But Overall Tentative Audit A “Great Report” Construction of the new EMS station/hospital district headquarters on Airport Road is progressing but did hit a snag recently, EMS and hospital district officials reported this week during the regular meeting of Hopkins County Hospital District. An outside auditor also noted that while things are looking much...
Cooper Davis Keeps World Championship Hopes Alive with Round 1 Win at PBR Unleash The Beast Major in Fort Worth
Capitalizing on rare stumble by world No. 1 Jose Vitor Leme, Davis gained 39 points in the race for the 2021 PBR World Championship as he seeks his second gold buckle Backed by the momentum of his home-state crowd, Texan Cooper Davis (Jasper, Texas) was dominant Saturday evening as action got underway for the second PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast Major of 2021, the Tractor Supply Co. Iron Cowboy, presented...
