Wildcats, Lady Cat Soccer in Scrimmage Action Friday, Saturday
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams are involved in their first scrimmage action of the season Friday (December 28). The Wildcats, under first year head coach Alexi Upton, will have their annual Alumni Scrimmage at Gerald Prim Stadium. Scrimmages against past players are planned or 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday. A JV scrimmage will also be taking place Friday at the Track Complex soccer field. The Wildcats will also be...
Agrilife: Seed Germination
As I was visiting retail stores in Sulphur Springs, I noticed many starting to stock seeds for vegetables and ornamentals for the upcoming season. Although is exciting to plan ahead, is important to remember the basic biology of plants BEFORE committing to purchase seeds. A seed contains an embryonic plant in a resting condition, and germination is its resumption of growth. Seeds will begin to germinate when the soil temperature is in...
Texas Transportation Leaders Meet Booming Growth With $75 Billion 10-Year Construction Budget
AUSTIN – As the population and economy of Texas continue to boom, state transportation leaders have taken unprecedented steps to promote the great opportunities in Texas’ future while meeting and addressing the challenges of congestion, roadway safety, connectivity and the preservation of existing roads. Since 2015, the Texas Transportation Commission and Texas Department of Transportation established the Texas Clear Lanes...
Wildcat, Lady Cat Coaches Talk About Tuesday Victories
Cipoletta on Wildcats 84-70 Home Win Against Dallas Woodrow Wilson Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said Dallas Woodrow Wilson refused to go away Tuesday night (December 4) in Wildcats Gym. The Wildcats finally separated from Wilson with a big 31 points fourth quarter to take a 84-70 win. Coach Cipoletta called Woodrow a tough team that could hit shots. He said the Wildcats had to double team Wilson’s big post players...
RESCHEDULED: Christmas Tree Decorating Contest, Now December 10th 2018
Now takes place on Monday, December 10th, 2018 Hangup your Tinsel, hangup your Lights, we wanna see your tree shine bright!!! Christmas Tree Decoration Contest/Fundraiser presented by Hopkins County Ems Christmas Tree Decorating Rules: Decorate your Christmas tree using any color, theme and decorations, Christmas lights encouraged! There will be a business category as well as an individual category. Tree height can be 4ft-8ft tall and...
Can You Help During “Blue Santa” Toy Drive at Lowe’s?
It’s off to a great start, but you can still help! This year’s two-day “Blue Santa” Toy Drive, sponsored by local business and industry, charitable organizations, law enforcement and media, yielded a successful report from Day One. A crew of volunteers accepted toys and donations from drive-ups while others cooked and served BBQ sack lunches and street tacos. At the end of the day, Lowe’s cooks had taken...
Annual “Rescue the Perishing” Food Mission for Christmas by Mitchell Chapel COGIC is Saturday Dec. 8
Bishop Nelson Gatlin Bishop Nelson Gatlin returned this week to Sulphur Springs, his home congregation, to help organize the annual “Rescue the Perishing” food distribution sponsored by the church at Christmastime. Originally Pastor of Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Bishop Gatlin now oversees 47 congregations in a jurisdiction with boundaries from Dallas to Texarkana, and Longview to...
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest, December 7th 2018
Hangup your Tinsel, hangup your Lights, we wanna see your tree shine bright!!! Christmas Tree Decoration Contest/Fundraiser presented by Hopkins County Ems Christmas Tree Decorating Rules: Decorate your Christmas tree using any color, theme and decorations, Christmas lights encouraged! There will be a business category as well as an individual category. Tree height can be 4ft-8ft tall and must be artificial. Any color you prefer....
The Many Reasons to be Thankful By Mario Villarino
As I was looking back at 2018, I was reflecting as how much the year changed during it evolvement. As we started with a mostly drought season, we pass thru an “Army-worm October” into a flooded season to end on a cold winter spell. This year could not be anything different almost every month. One thing in common is the impact of the weather into our hay production. Traditionally, our pastures can support our livestock with hay...
Wildcat Football: Tickets Go On Sale; Coordinators Talk About Friday Night
Wildcat Varsity Trainers play a vital role in each game. November 13, 2018 – Tickets for the Thursday night bi-district playoff game between the Sulphur Springs Wildcats and the Frisco High Raccoons go on sale today through Thursday noon at Sulphur Springs High School. Pre-sale price is $7 for Adults and $4 for students. Tickets on game day are $10 online and at the gate Thursday. All General Admission Tickets can be found...
