Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open December 13th
Dec08

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open December 13th

December 8, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, December 13th, 2025, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” Be the one to have stories to tell family at this year’s Christmas get-together!! The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.

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The CPKC Holiday Train Stopped in Sulphur Springs December 4th for a Short Concert
Dec07

The CPKC Holiday Train Stopped in Sulphur Springs December 4th for a Short Concert

December 7, 2025 – The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train made a stop in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at the railroad tracks by Pacific Park. A short concert was performed while the train was in town. The Salvation Army was present collecting canned goods and donations. Midway through the concert Sulphur Springs City Council Member, Place 5, Gary Spraggins, was brought on stage to help present...

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A Blessing and Ribbon Cutting for the new CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Medical Specialty Building in Sulphur Springs, Texas, was Held December 4th
Dec07

A Blessing and Ribbon Cutting for the new CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Medical Specialty Building in Sulphur Springs, Texas, was Held December 4th

December 7, 2025 – A Grand Opening ceremony consisting of a Blessing and a Ribbon Cutting for the new CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Medical Specialty Building in Sulphur Springs, Texas, was held Thursday, December 4th, 2025. Speakers and attendees included Vice President of Mission Integration of CHRISTUS Mother Frances, Andy Navarro, Father Justin Wylie with CHRISTUS Mother Frances, President of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Paul...

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Paris District Road Report for December 8, 2025
Dec07

Paris District Road Report for December 8, 2025

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 December 8, 2025. 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 their speed as they...

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State Transportation Investments Continue to Save Texas Commuters Millions
Dec07

State Transportation Investments Continue to Save Texas Commuters Millions

December 7, 2025 – Traffic delays in Texas cities lower than other states PARIS – As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth and more vehicles on the road, targeted congestion-relief transportation investments are helping drivers spend less time stuck in traffic and saving Texans millions of dollars each year. Less congestion thanks to TxDOT projects The 2025 Texas Top 100 Congested Road Segments...

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Texas A&M Forest Service Awards $17 Million to Texas Fire Departments
Dec05

Texas A&M Forest Service Awards $17 Million to Texas Fire Departments

December 5, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Thanks to a historic investment by the 89th Texas Legislature, Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $17.6 million in funding to award 687 fire and rescue equipment grants and 66 dry hydrant grants to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program today. The Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance...

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How the Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign Works
Dec04

How the Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign Works

December 4, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign is a longstanding tradition in our community.   It is the original crowd funding idea for Hopkins County healthcare.   For a recommended donation of at least $25, the Foundation will place a snowflake bearing the honoree or tributee’s name.  These are then affixed to the glass walls and windows in the...

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Chamber Connection – December 3, 2025
Dec04

Chamber Connection – December 3, 2025

By Butch Burney Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. When nominating a person or business, please write in the nomination letter the reasons you are proposing...

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Keep Holidays Happy by Getting a Sober Ride
Dec04

Keep Holidays Happy by Getting a Sober Ride

December 4, 2025 – December has highest number of drunk driving crashes in Texas PARIS – The loss of a loved one hits even harder over the holidays.  There are empty chairs at thousands of tables for Texas families devastated by deadly drunk driving crashes. As Texans gather to celebrate this time of year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is urging Texans to extend their well-known kindness and courtesy to...

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Dinner Bell Menu for December 10, 2025
Dec03

Dinner Bell Menu for December 10, 2025

December 2, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m.  and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal.  Today, Linda Christian is being honored for over thirteen years of service to Dinner Bell. Helping in the kitchen, grocery  shopping...

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