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Plethora of activities scheduled throughout the month
The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will get going at lunchtime Saturday and continue into the evening at Celebration Plaza. Everyone is invited to join the food and fun in downtown Sulphur Springs. Several bands will be playing throughout the day and there will be food stations and vendors. County...
We are abloom with bright spots
May is bringing blessings to Sulphur Springs. Two bright spots for our city occurred under sunny skies on Wednesday, May 1. The first was the much-awaited 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting for the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center building at 301 Oak Ave. Although move-in time is still ahead, the first event scheduled in the facility is the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant on June 1, 2024. Already, nine contestants have signed up and at least one more is needed. Ladies aged 60 and older may apply.
4A Baseball: Lindale sweeps Sulphur Springs
LINDALE — Hudson LeGrow has been battling illness this week. But on Friday night, the Lindale junior was locked in and making life difficult for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats, striking out 10 batters and throwing a four-hit shutout in a 4-0 victory in Game 2 to sweep the Class 4A bi-district series after Lindale won 5-4 in Wednesday’s opener.
Wildcats squander first game vs. Lindale, 5-4
Wildcats squander first game vs. Lindale, 5-4 Image Kody Barclay (8) weighs his options on the basepaths during Game 1 of the Wildcats' Bi-District playoff series against Lindale Wednesday. Barclay batted 2/3 and scored a run in the Wildcats' 5-4 loss. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
Lions rally back to take down Yantis, 16-7
Lions rally back to take down Yantis, 16-7 Image Eathan Rees (8) delivers a pitch during the Lions' game against Yantis Monday. Rees earned the victory in his 4 2/3 relief innings, striking out 12 batters while allowing just two walks and one earned run in the Lions' 16-7 victory. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
A day of celebration, family fun
Presented by Diamond C Trailers, the Mount Pleasant - Titus County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo festival Saturday at Fair Park from noon to midnight. The event attracts approximately 15,000 visitors each year. Admission is free, and the event will include carnival rides, food vendors, live music, a traditional Mariachi Band, VIP concert area, traditional Mayan dancers…
Lady Lions fall short vs. Bloomburg, 4-2
Lady Lions fall short vs. Bloomburg, 4-2 Image Senior Ryleigh Redar (10) delivers a pitch during the Lady Lions' game against Bloomburg last Wednesday. Redar was one of three Lady Lions that played in their final high school softball game in the Lady Lions' 4-2 loss. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
Election Day is tomorrow; polling places set
Election Day is tomorrow; polling places set Subhead The uniform election is Saturday! Candidates are vying for spots in the Mount Pleasant City Council, Harts Bluff ISD board and NTCC board; two school bonds are also on the ballot. Ballots will include: Mount Pleasant City Council Place 3 • Seth Alexander • Jonathan Hageman Place 4 • Kelly Redfearn • Tim Dale Place 5 • Carl Wayne Hinton • Henry N. Chappell, II Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees, Place 7 • Kerry Wooten • Lance Walsh Harts Bluff ISD Board of Trustees • Alex Ortega • J. Colton Bradshaw •...
Panthers drop first game against L-K, 6-5
Panthers drop first game against L-K, 6-5 Image Adin Godbolt (9) takes a big cut off of a pitch during earlier action. Godbolt batted batted 1/1 and scored a run in the Panthers' 6-5 loss to Linden-Kildare Wednesday. He also pitched 6 2/3 innings, tallying five strikeouts. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
Strong winds topple large East Texas trees in overnight storms
TITUS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The heavy rain that passed through East Texas Friday night caused a few flooded roads and some heavier damage. East of Mount Pleasant, along FM 144 and FM 49, high wind downed trees and damaged some structures. The aftermath of the storm could be seen along a three-mile stretch from FM 144 to FM 144 in a rural area.
Four Lady Wildcats earn TASCO honors
Four Lady Wildcats earn TASCO honors Image Emma Romero (5) moves the ball down the pitch during the Lady Wildcats’ Regional Semifinal playoff game against Frisco Panther Creek this past season. Romero was recently awarded second-team All-State honors from the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO). Romero also earned Defender of the Year honors from District 13-4A this season. ...
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