School Closing Como Pickton CISD
January 23, 2026 – Como and Pickton Communities, According to the Hopkins County Emergency Management Team and National Weather Service, winter storm conditions are not expected to arrive in Hopkins County until Friday evening between 6-8 PM. Therefore, CPCISD WILL be in school all day Friday with regular hours. Due to anticipated ice, snow, and extremely low temperatures on Saturday and Sunday, CPCISD will be...
Brine Operation Scheduled for Bridges, Major Roadways
January 23, 2026 – TxDOT prepares for possible winter weather PARIS – Due to the possibility of winter weather, TxDOT crews began brine operations on Interstates 30 and US 75, this week. All bridges and overpasses across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of salt and water designed to help prevent ice and snow from sticking to surfaces. The Paris...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Inclement Weather Closure Notice
January 23, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that due to forecasted inclement weather and for the safety of their volunteers and patrons, the library will close at 12:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am. Be careful out there. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Dinner Bell Menu for January 28, 2026
January 23, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 28, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Discount Wheel & Tire of Sulphur Springs The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Discount Wheel & Tire of Sulphur Springs is a tire shop and auto service center located at 1432 S. Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs,...
20th Anniversary Gala Postponed Due to Weather
January 20, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has made the decision to postpone their 20th anniversary Gala scheduled for January 24. The Foundation has been asked by local officials to postpone the fundraiser since the Civic Center serves as a warming location for our community when needed. With that in mind as well as the Foundation’s concern for the health and safety of...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn January 28th
January 20, 2026 – Researching in the United States prior to 1850 presents unique challenges. Records contain less information, are seldom indexed, and can be difficult to find, In this class, we will introduce strategies for identifying relationships prior to 1850 and demonstrate advanced research skills, record analysis, and evidence correlation. Our first “Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn” of...
Paris District Road Report for January 19, 2026
January 15, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting January 19, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce...
Two Gala Photo Releases
January 16, 2026 – Gala Photo Release: Chaney and Craig Johnson The Johnson family has supported the Foundation for generations. Pictured here fromleft to right are Foundation Board Member and Co-Chair Bob Weaver, Craig Johnson,Chaney Johnson, and Foundation Board Member and Co-Chair Heather Johnson,sister-in-law to Chaney and Craig. To learn more about the Foundation’s Gala, visitGala2026.GiveSmart.com. Supporting the...
Dry Conditions and Increased Vegetation set Stage for Higher Wildfire Risk in Texas
January 16, 2026 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Wildfire activity across the state is expected to increase this winter and spring as above-normal vegetation dries and becomes highly flammable. The dormant wildfire season, which occurs during winter and spring, is typically characterized by fire activity that occurs in freeze-cured grasses and increased wind speeds associated with passing dry cold fronts. Above-normal grass growth...
CEA Mario Villarino Had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey Again
January 16, 2026 – Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez recently visited on KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Mario and John Mark chatted about the importance of volunteers. Mario Villarino shared that those who would like to volunteer as a Master Gardener can get started with an online training session being held January 29th, 2026. John Mark and Mario also...
