Updated Manager, Finance Director Video Interview: County, City Say Firefighter Rumor False
“It is hard to dispel a rumor about something that has not happened,” according to Craig Johnson, Sulphur Springs City Council Place 1. His comment was made in response to questions asked by KSST News regarding social media posts claiming a number of firefighters would lose their job as a result of an agreement between the City of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Commissioners. However, no agreement has been made and the city and...
Chamber Connection November 2, 2017
Thank you to all who attended the 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest! I’m still not warm, but I’m still smiling. We enjoyed delicious stew, COLD weather, and great memories. Those who participated weathered the cold and spent the day with family and friends huddled around fires and eating yummy beef and chicken stew. I love that we live in a small town that welcomes an event of this size, allows us to think of our big dreams,...
Wildcat Basketball Begins Season Practice
The Wildcats’ basketball team had their first practice of the season Wednesday. Clark Cipoletta returns for his fourth year as Wildcats Head Basketball Coach. Last season the Wildcats made a quantum leap going 26-7. They defeated North Forney in bi-district and advanced to Area competition. The Wildcats went 10-2 in district play finishing second. They return six players who received All-District honors. 6-foot-8 junior post...
Chamber Connection October 19, 2017
The Stew Contest is almost here!! The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the Chamber to pick up your awesome goody bag. The 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 28th. Stew service will...
Lady Cat Karlee Adams Signs Letter of Intent to Play College Softball
Lady Cats and travel team softball player Karlee Adams signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play college softball at Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas. Karlee is the daughter of Kenneth and Dana Adams. The signing was attended by Karlee’s parents and family members, by some of her Lady Cats’ teammates, by Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo and assistant Bailey Bohlken and by Central Christian Head Softball Coach...
Wildcat Coordinators Disappointed; Seek to Build on Positives
Wildcats Offense Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said it was disappointing how the Wildcats’ offense started in the Texas High game with two quick turnovers. He said a pass was tipped and a fumble occurred when the ball was knocked away. Coach Young said then the offense calmed down and only had a single turnover after that. He said they also racked up 26 first downs and almost 400 yards of offense. Coach Young said...
Hall of Honor Inductees: An Update on the Recipients
FB13 FB14 FB15 FB16 FB17 The following 2017 Hall of Honor Inductees were inducted into the Wildcat Hall of Honor on Friday October 13th, 2017. ASHLEY WELDON (A.W.) LINDLEY – Class of 1925 – Football “A. W. Lindley not only set a football record that remains unbroken to this day, he also was a sophomore letterman on the first SSHS district championship football team in 1922. At 180 pounds as a junior, he was the largest player on...
Chamber Connection October 12, 2017
It’s almost here! We have been working diligently at the Chamber of Commerce preparing for the 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest. Mark your calendar! Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce and at the local banks. We’ll see you in Buford Park on Saturday, October 28th. Stew service begins at 10:45 a.m., and $5 will buy all-you-can-eat while it lasts. Just so you know, we are usually out of stew by 12:15 p.m., so come...
Wildcat Football Coordinators Set Sights on Texas High; A Look Back at Marshall
Wildcats Offense Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said he just hated how the Friday night game at Marshall finished after what he called a great first half. During the first half, Coach Young said the Wildcats executed their running game and the quick passing game and were making plays. He said early, back Colton Allen had a couple of big runs that made the Mavericks change their philosophy on defense. They actually backed...
Marshall 50, Wildcats Football 20
After the Wildcats’ football team played well in the first half and took a lead into the halftime locker room, the Marshall Mavericks roared back with a huge second half of big plays while the wheels came off for the Wildcats in a 50-20 Mavericks win in Marshall Friday night. The Wildcats led 14-10 after two quarters. After Marshall went ahead 3-0 in the first quarter, the Wildcats scored two unanswered touchdowns to go up, 14-3...
