The Modern U.S. Beef Market
by Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. The U.S. beef market is and has been for a long time, dependent of international trade. Even when we locally can see the direct impact in our economy by buying and selling cattle, the quantity produced by Texas alone cannot be supported by local consumption only. It is however, important to remember that quality and quantity does get produced locally and the tradition of beef and dairy production is part...
Chamber Connection August 17, 2017
Time is running out to enter the 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2015, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Texas is #13 in Strictest DUI Laws: You May Be Surprised Where Hopkins County Fits In
“With drunk driving resulting in roughly 1 million arrests, 10,000 deaths and $44 billion in economic damage each year, we released an in-depth report on 2017’s Strictest & Most Lenient States on DUI.” WalletHub explained. Texas is #13 on the strictness sale. In Texas there were 987 fatalities due to DUI incidents in 2016. In 2016 Hopkins County had 39 DUI crashes, specifically 8 were in Sulphur Springs. To view the...
New “Civil Process For Texas” Penned by Hopkins County Native John Steinsiek
For the past ten years, Civil Process Consultant John Steinseik has produced a civil process handbook that is used by judges, law enforcement agencies, lawyers and citizens alike. Every two years, the handbook is updated to reflect changes in Supreme Court rulings and Texas Legislative laws. The 2017/2018 version, published by Blue360 Media, will be available online starting August 24, 2017 and will reflect the new laws for Texans...
You’re Invited to a Royal Evening Out
By Savannah Owens The Lil’ 4’s club is hosting their Annual Kings and Queens Ball on Saturday August 12th at 4:00 pm. The Ball is a dinner as well as a talent show and pageant put on by the kids. It will be held at 200 Fuller street (Lil’ 4’s Building), and everyone is welcome to attend. This is a black tie event (no jeans or sneakers) and parents are requested to come. This is Lil 4’s 8th year of...
Lady Cats 1-1 Following First Day of Regular Season
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team opened the regular season with a rare win over North Lamar and a five-set loss to Sherman at home Tuesday. The Lady Cats defeated North Lamar, 3-0. It was the Lady Cats first victory over the Pantherettes since October 1, 2005. John McCullough, the current North Lamar superintendent, was then the Lady Cats Head Coach. Tuesday the Lady Cats jumped out to a 5-0 lead against North Lamar in set one....
Lady Cats’ Volleyball Hosts First Two Games of Regular Season Tuesday
One week after they started, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team will open the regular season Tuesday afternoon. (August 8) The Lady Cats will play North Lamar at 1 p.m. and then Sherman at 5 p.m. Both games are at home in Wildcats Gym. North Lamar and Sherman will play at 3 p.m. The Lady Cats have had six scrimmage matches to get ready for the season openers. Last year the Lady Cats also opened the season at home against the...
Dixie Ponytails Fundraiser Saturday at 5 p.m.; Play in World Series in South Carolina
Hopkins County Dixie Ponytails Head Coach Brent Tanton said the strength of his state champion and World Series bound team is its’ defense. He said they put a lot of time and effort into it. The local Ponytails won the state championship in front of hometown fans at Coleman Park last weekend. They will now be heading to the Dixie Ponytails World Series in Sumpter, South Carolina July 29-August 2. Coach Tanton said he is excited...
Final Details on July 1 Independence Concert by NETSO!
On behalf of Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra, League President Maleta Reynolds and trumpeter Kelley Fletcher guested on the Morning Show with Enola Gay to share final details on Saturday’s huge concert and fireworks event in the downtown district of Sulphur Springs. The public will want to know that the Trolley will be providing free transportation to and from parking areas around the square. Trolley riders will be dropped...
EDGE Conditioning Concludes First Week
The first week of The Edge conditioning program concluded Thursday morning. For high school athletes, their last task was running up and down hills near the lake dam at Coleman Park. Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens said Thursday was a good day. He said the first week was what he called semi-slow. Coach Owens said there was a lot of teaching of fundamentals on how to do drills as the athletes were working...
