Pro footballer to give back to his hometown

Houston Texans’ pass catcher DeAndre Hopkins returns home next week to give back to his native Central. Hopkins announces he will sponsor this year’s Central Hurricanes. The 12-and-under team belongs to the Tri-County Football League and will begins its season April 15. Hopkins, as a boy, played on the same fields as the Central Hurricanes before becoming a star at both Daniel High and Clemson University. His sponsorship of the Hurricanes will include cleats, gloves, socks and shirts.