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Shelter Agency For East Texas (SAFE-T) directors and board members, a local
officials, service and emotional support dogs and commuity members joined
together Thursday evening for a Domestic Violence Candle Light Vigil to shine
light on the issue, hope for those in the battle and honor for those whose lives
were lost as a result of domestic violence.


VICTIMS, SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REMEMBERED, HONORED DURING CANDLELIGHT
VIGIL, AWARENESS PROGRAM

Faith Huffman
Saturday, October 12, 2024
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Shelter Agencies of East Texas (SAFE-T) hosted a Domestic Violence Candle Light
Vigil and Awareness program Thursday night, to honor those ndividuals across the
state who have lost their lives to domestic violence, to offer hope to those
experiencing it, support for survivors and awareness that domestic violence does
indeed occur in Hopkins County.

Winners of the 2024 John Chester Dutch Oven Contest pose with their trophies and
awards, presented at the conclusion of the contest, held during the Indian
Summer Days Festival at Hopkins County Historical Museum and Heritage Park
Saturday, Oct. 5. For more Dutch Oven and Indian Summer Days photos, see page 2.
Staff photo by Stephanie Page


BOBO, PHELAN WIN TOP HONORS; HITT, FORD FINISH SECOND, THIRD

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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From Staff Reports The 20th Annual John Chester Dutch Oven Cookoff was another
success, with multiple entries and lots of good food for those attending the
event and strolling the grounds taking in sights, sounds and smells of Hopkins
County's past during an Indian Summer Day at Hopkins County Heritage Park. Going
home with the first place trophy was the cook team of Rachel Bobo and Nancy
Phelan.

People walk laps around Celebration Plaza during Tuesday’s A Walk to Remember
fundraiser, benefitting Terrific Tuesdays respite program for caregivers of
people with people experiencing early to moderate memory loss. (See page 2 for
more photos.)


A WALK TO REMEMBER

News Staff
Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Collegiate High School announces their Homecoming candidates and class
representatives, which include front row, left to right, freshman representative
Jaylinn Martinez; sophomore representative Kasandra Camargo; senior Homecoming
Queen nominees Addey Owens, Carrigan Oats, Jacie Morales, Julia Hernandez and
Kinslee Dowdle; (back row) freshman representative Easton Elmore; sophomore
representative Gunner Campbell; junior representative Jarred Patterson; and
senior Homecoming King nominees Chett Vaughan, Bray


WEEK OF SPIRIT ACTIVITIES INCLUDES PARADE, BONFIRE, CROWNING OF 2024 HOMECOMING
QUEEN & KING

From Cumby Collegiate Isd News Reports
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Cumby Collegiate High School will crown their 2024-2025 Homecoming King and
Queen Friday evening, capping off a week full of festivities and school spirit.
Homecoming Week kicked off Monday, Sept.

Eighth Judicial District Attorney Jodi Cox accepts from Hopkins County
Commissioner Court a framed copy of the proclamation designating September as
National Service Dog Awareness Month and introduces facility canine Nola VI to
the community. Cox received two weeks of training to become Nola's handler.
Staff Photo by Faith Huffman


RECOGNIZING FACILITY CANINE NOLA VI

Faith Huffman
Friday, September 27, 2024
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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday, in addition to the regular agenda,
took time to recognize one of the newer members of the District Attorney Office
team, in observance of National Service Dog Awareness Month. Nola VI serves as a
court facility dog.

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2024 THEME: SMOKE ALARMS-MAKE THEM WORK FOR YOU

2024 theme: Smoke Alarms-make them work for you



Saturday, October 12, 2024

Hopkins County Commissioners Court present to Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy
Endsley and on-duty firefighters a framed copy of the proclamation…


MAIN STREET UNCORKED WINE, MUSIC FESTIVAL SLATED SATURDAY

The 7th Annual Main Street Uncorked Wine and Music Festival will be held from 1
to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, on Celebration Plaza. Courtesy photo



Saturday, October 12, 2024

Main Street Uncorked is back for its seventh year.The popular wine and music
festival will take place on Celebration Plaza Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1…


UNITED WAY CONTINUES PROGRESS TOWARD GOAL

Hopkins County United Way volunteers celebrate donation pledges received during
the second week of the annual fundraising campaign. The organization hopes to
raise $160,000 to benefit 18 local nonprofit organizations. Staff Photo by Tammy
Vinson



Saturday, October 12, 2024

Now in the second week of their annual fundraising campaign, Hopkins County
United Way campaign volunteers, leaders and staff have currently raised…


VICTIMS, SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REMEMBERED, HONORED DURING CANDLELIGHT
VIGIL, AWARENESS PROGRAM

Shelter Agency For East Texas (SAFE-T) directors and board members, a local
officials, service and emotional support dogs and commuity members joined
together Thursday evening for a Domestic Violence Candle Light Vigil to shine
light on the issue, hope for those in the battle and honor for those whose lives
were lost as a result of domestic violence.

Faith Huffman

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Shelter Agencies of East Texas (SAFE-T) hosted a Domestic Violence Candle Light
Vigil and Awareness program Thursday night, to honor those ndividuals across the
state who have lost their lives to domestic violence, to offer hope to those
experiencing it, support for survivors and awareness that domestic violence does
indeed occur in Hopkins County.

Janet Martin Banner


NEWS 


TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE PRESIDENT SENDS NAME CHANGE RECOMMENDATION TO
BOARD OF REGENTS

Texas A&M University-Commerce president sends name change recommendation to
Board of Regents

From Texas A&m University-commerce News Reports
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Texas A&M University- Commerce President Dr. Mark Rudin is recommending a new
name for the school.


NEW TOOL WILL STREAMLINE APPLICATION PROCESS AT 31 TEXAS UNIVERSITIES


News Staff
Saturday, October 12, 2024
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(THECB) today launched a new Direct Admissions initiative to provide Texas…


BLOTTER BRIEFS


News Staff
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County law enforcement activity from Oct. 6 to 5:30
a.m.
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SPORTS 


C-P, CUMBY, NH RUN AT DISTRICT MEET

Como-Pickton's Cade Childress runs down the course during the District 15-2A
cross country meet. Childress placed first in the varsity boys race with a time
of 18:34. Staff Photo by DJ Spencer


Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Saturday, October 12, 2024
BIRTHRIGHT — Three Hopkins County schools — Como-Pickton, Cumby and North
Hopkins — participated in the District 152A cross country meet at North Hopkins
High…


LADY WILDCATS FALL SHORT AGAINST PARIS

Trinity Jefferson (7) attacks the ball during recent home action. Jefferson
recorded a triple-double of 19 kills, 17 digs and 15 assists in the Lady
Wildcats' five-set loss to Paris Tuesday, adding four blocks and three aces.
Photo by Dinh Tran


Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Saturday, October 12, 2024
PARIS — The Sulphur Springs Lady Wildcats suffered a heartbreaking loss Tuesday,
falling in five sets to the Paris Lady Wildcats. Despite erasing an early…


HORNETS, LADY HORNETS PICK UP DISTRICT TITLES

Ryker Haivala powers his way down the course during the District 19-1A cross
country meet. Haivala placed first in the varsity boys race with a time of
17:03, earning a gold medal. Staff Photos by DJ Spencer


Dj Spencer Sports Editor
Saturday, October 12, 2024
MILLER GROVE — The Miller Grove cross country teams competed in the District
19-1A cross country meet at Miller Grove High School Wednesday. Both teams
earned…
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MY VIEWPOINT 


ALMOST TIME FOR STEW

Butch Burney


Butch Burney
Saturday, October 12, 2024
If you like those 50-degree mornings we’ve been having, then you’ll love the
Stew Contest hoodies, mugs and tumblers we have on sale at the Hopkins County…


CHURN SUPPERS AND GOSPEL MUSIC

Enola Gay Mathews


Enola Gay Mathews
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Ever heard of a churn supper? Typically held at the end of the hay harvest, this
was a celebration feast where rural communities gathered to enjoy the spread…


COOKING

Cooking


Marisol Morales
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Cooking is a challenging yet very fun experience. Cooking is an art and an
entertainment to me. I love to learn new things and new equipment to enjoy
cooking…
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OBITUARIES 


JOY ALLEN


News Staff
Saturday, October 12, 2024
A funeral service for Joy Allen, age 84, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, will be held
at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur…


WALTER ALLEN STORY


News Staff
Saturday, October 12, 2024
A celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Walter Allen Story, age
54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Story passed away at his home in Sulphur…


ALICIA VARGAS


News Staff
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Visitation for Alicia Vargas, age 65, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.
11, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs.Mrs. Vargas passed…
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PHOTO GALLERY 


SULPHUR SPRINGS VS FORNEY

Staff photo by Todd Kleiboer


News Staff
Friday, October 29, 2021
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats lost their final home season game of 2021, 37-28,
to the Forney Jackrabbits Friday night. They travel to North Forney next week
to…


2021 FALL FESTIVAL PARADE

Staff photo by Ariel Phillips


News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021



SULPHUR SPRINGS WILDCAT BAND AT ROYSE CITY

Staff photo by Todd Kleiboer


News Staff
Sunday, October 10, 2021
The Wildcat Marching Band competed at Royse City High School over the weekend,
landing Best in Class 5A and second place in Finals.
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PODCASTS 


DOWNHOME#309 W ENOLA GAY: HELP-A-CHILD BENEFIT WITH WADE BARTLEY

The 2023 Kubota raffle prize on it's custom trailer. The 2024 raffle prize will
be a Kubota RTV X with custom trailer. Get your tickets!

News Staff
Monday, October 14, 2024



DOWNHOME#308 W ENOLA GAY: BUDDY, INA GORE AT TGMA IN SULPHUR SPRINGS

Mary Fay Jackson, President of the TGMA and CEO of TCGMA, played keyboard for
some of the gospel singers

News Staff
Sunday, October 13, 2024



DOWNHOME#307 W ENOLA GAY: HAY BALE RULES, DUTCH OVEN WINNERS

The 20th annual John Chester Dutch Oven Cookoff 2024 winners announced by Rick
Wilson

News Staff
Saturday, October 12, 2024

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