Lady Cats Softball First Scrimmage Thursday Canceled
The Lady Cats Softball Team’s first scrimmage of the season with Gilmer has now been officially canceled due to the weather. The teams had hoped to scrimmage Thursday, February 6, after a postponement Tuesday. The Lady Cats first scrimmage of the season will now take place in Rockwall Saturday, weather permitting. The Lady Cats will be scrimmaging a couple of strong Metroplex programs, host Rockwall and also The Colony....
TxDOT Road Report For Week Of Feb. 3-9, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 3, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. TxDot Logo Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions...
Milestones Reached For 2 Programs At County Jail
February 2, 2020 – Hopkins County jail marked two milestones this week – success in two of the programs offered to inmates. This week, two of the women enrolled in the GED program at the jail passed their tests to earn their certificates. Two trustees also found their smiles, thanks to the new teeth they received, as part of a dental program as well. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, Jamie Dowell, Robert Stephens, Dr. Millie...
A&M-Commerce Rodeo Team Hosting First Home Rodeo in History of Program
COMMERCE, TX— The rodeo team at Texas A&M University-Commerce will put its best boot forward as it prepares to host the first home rodeo in the nearly six-year history of the program. The rodeo will take place on February 21-22 at the Hopkins County Civic Center, located at 1200 Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. Nearly 20 teams are expected to compete against A&M-Commerce, including Texas A&M, TCU, Sam Houston State...
Commissioners Court Commemorates Civic Center's 41st Year By Recognizing Board Members
Hopkins County Commissioners Court commemorated the 41 years of service of the Hopkins County Regional Center by honoring the dedication of the members of the first governing board who remain active citizens in our community. “It is an honor for the court to honor them,” County Judge Robert Newsom said Monday. Newsom noted that the Civic Center came into existence due to the combined enthusiasm, interests and efforts of...
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team Remains Unbeaten in District Play With Win at Avery Friday
The #13 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team remained unbeaten in district play defeating Avery on the road, 56-25 Friday (January 17). The Lady Lions outscored Avery in every quarter. The Lady Lions are 6-0 in district play and 24-7 for the season. For the Lady Lions, Anna Reeder had 19 points. Jocelyn Ochoa scored 9 points. Brittney Peeples had 6 points. Chandler Bain scored 5 points. Paisley Kastner, Maddy Smith and Kristina...
Game Day Friday Features Basketball And Soccer
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams continue district play on this game day Friday, January 24, in Texarkana against Texas High. The Lady Cats play the Lady Tigers at 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats meet the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. It’s the third district game for the Wildcats. They are ranked #9 in Class 5A in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll. The Wildcats are 1-1 in district play after a victory over...
Sheriff's Office Pursuing COPS Grant To Add Officers To Patrol Division
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing grant funding which would allow the department to increase the department by one patrol deputy each shift. HCSO Chief Deputy Tanner Crump talked with Hopkins County Commissioners Court during a work session this week about potentially applying for a 3-year COPS grant for up to $125,000 to increase patrol and CID staffing to keep up...
Tira News for Jan. 22, 2020
By Jan Vaughn Joyce and William Dodd had the opportunity to keep their new great-grandson, Kanyen, last week, while his mom started back to school and his dad was back at work. Their grandson Matthew was there with them, too. Joyce reports, “I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!” Joyce adds, “We have some very faithful people in our community, and some whose hearts are in our community even though they live in other places, who...
The 30th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony
The community came together in a spirit of togetherness Monday night to celebrate nearly 90 people in the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County community who have demonstrated the spirit of the Reverend/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Individuals honored at the 30th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony demonstrated Dr. King’s legacy of raising public consciousness to social justices, securing progress on civil...
