Commissioner Miller Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2026
Theme “More Good Days, Together” highlights the importance of community, connection, and support across rural Texas May 6, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month, urging farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to support one another in prioritizing mental health. This year’s theme, “More Good Days, Together,” underscores the crucial role of connection and...
Opal Pauline (Johnson) Normandeau
A graveside service for Opal Pauline (Johnson) Normandeau, 56, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12 P.M. at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Honoray pallbearers will be Marrow Johnson, Dakota Patton, Raythan Hodges and Adam Johnson. Opal passed away in her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 peacefully with her husband and two fur babies present. Opal was born on August 24,1969 in Terrell, Texas to Melrose and Betty...
Suspects Identified in Most Recent Drug Bust
Flor D Hurtado May 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 — Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on May 4, 2026, at the Old Spanish Villa Apartments on I-30 at Texas Street in Sulphur Springs, near Sulphur Springs Intermediate School on League Street. The operation was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation led by Narcotics Investigator Tanner Steward. Three individuals were arrested at the...
Job Fair This Month in Sulphur Springs
April 5, 2026 – A community job fair will be held in Sulphur Springs later this month, offering local residents an opportunity to connect directly with employers and explore a range of job openings across the region. The event, organized by Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas, will take place on Thursday, May 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center, located at 301 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs....
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant Leading to Multiple Arrests and Significant Seizures
May 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — On May 4, 2026, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at an apartment complex in Sulphur Springs. The operation was led by Narcotics Investigator Tanner Steward as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Three subjects were arrested at the scene. During the search, investigators recovered a substantial quantity of illegal substances and contraband, including: ·...
AG Commissioner Miller Calls Again for Fuel Tax Relief
May 5, 2026 – AUSTIN – As gasoline prices across the Lone Star State surge to heights not seen in years, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a sharp, renewed demand on Monday for Governor Greg Abbott to provide immediate financial relief by suspending the state’s motor fuel tax. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Texas has climbed to approximately $3.90, with motorists in the Dallas-Fort Worth...
Paxton Digs Deeper on Secret EPIC City Meeting
May 5, 2026 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2A, alleging violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) tied to what he describes as an attempted illegal takeover connected to the proposed EPIC City development. The lawsuit targets the utility district, which spans parts of Hunt County and Collin County, along with individuals Paxton identifies as...
Texas Wins 2026 Prosperity Cup As Top State For Job-Creating Business Investment
May 4, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning the 2026 Prosperity Cup awarded annually by Site Selection magazine to the top-performing state for job-creating business investment. “Texas is once again the top state for job-creating business investment,” said Governor Abbott. “In Texas, we want people and businesses to succeed. With America’s best business climate, powered by...
More Texas Students Receive School Choice Funds
May 5, 2026 – More than 53,000 additional Texas students are set to receive school choice funding this week, marking a significant expansion of the state’s new education program. The latest group of accepted applicants falls under Tier 2 eligibility, which includes families earning at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level—approximately $66,000 annually for a family of four. The announcement builds on an earlier round...
David Neal “PawDaddy” Stribling
September 18, 1953 ~ May 3, 2026 (age 72) David Neal “PawDaddy” Stribling, 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away Sunday May 3, 2026. Visitation will be held at West Oaks Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026. A graveside service will take place at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Shooks Chapel Cemetery.
