The Next Meeting of the Master Gardeners will be Held February 26th
February 24, 2026 – The Hopkins County Master Gardeners plan to meet at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office on Houston Street, in front of the Hopkins County Civic Center, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:00am. At this meeting, Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson will present a program on the insect pests of plants. Anyone and everyone interested in...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Brings Back a New/Old Gala Game
February 23, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is gearing up for a second time to celebrate the postponed 20th anniversary Gala! The ice storm prevented the event from being held on its original January 24 date, but fair weather is anticipated for the rescheduled May 9 event. Part of the fun of the Gala is the games. One game has been a crowd favorite since its introduction in...
Sandra June (Babb) Burns
Sandra June (Babb) Burns age 74, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Sandra was born on January 6, 1952, in Red River County, Texas to C.L. and Georgia Thelma Thommarson Babb. She was a seamstress, worked at the school as a bus driver and in the cafeteria and most recently a caregiver to many families in Franklin County. She is survived by her children; Lori (Greg) Hendrix,...
Paris District Road Report for February 23, 2026
February 20, 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 February 23, 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...
2026 Football Schedule for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats has Been Announced
February 20, 2026 – The 2026 football schedule for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats has been announced. It includes a game at Gerald Prim Stadium against perennial East Texas power Gilmer. After scrimmaging at home against Pittsburg on Friday, August 13 and at Liberty-Eylau on Thursday, August 20, the Wildcats open the regular season at Mt. Pleasant on Friday, August 28. The first home game is against traditionally strong Texarkana...
Crime in Sulphur Springs Dropped by Close to 10 Percent in 2025
February 20, 2026 – Crime in Sulphur Springs dropped by close to 10 percent in 2025, according to the annual crime statistics provided by the Sulphur Springs Police Department. A total of 113 crimes were reported during 2025 in the seven major categories of crime: homicide, sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, theft and vechicle theft. That was 20 fewer than in 2024, and just two more than the all time low of...
Next Mahoney Cemetery Association Meeting Set for February 21st
February 19, 2026 – The next Mahoney Cemetery Association Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, 2026. This is the quarterly meeting. It was start at 11:00am. The meeting will be held in the Methodist Church building adjacent to the cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Barry Neal Cox
Barry Neal Cox, age 68, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Neal was born on May 7, 1957, to Robert Edward Cox and Roberta “Bobbie” Sulsar Cox in Mount Vernon, Texas. He went by many names; Neal, Bubba, then Bubby, Dad, his favorite–Pops…whatever he was called, he answered and was always quick to lend a helping hand; truly selfless in every sense. A...
Texas Teens Urged to Take the Pledge to Always Buckle Up
February 19, 2026 – TxDOT partners with UIL on high school seat belt challenge PARIS – Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it’s a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) are calling on high school students to pledge to buckle up every time they get...
TxDOT Seeking Public Feedback for Paris District Area Bicycle Plan
February 19, 2026 – Public invited to participate, complete the survey and provide comments WHEN:Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 – Tuesday, March 24, 2026WHERE: Virtual public meeting on txdot.govMEDIA:Meeting will feature a pre-recorded video presentation highlighting the Paris District Bicycle Plan. Participants will be invited to submit a survey to provide comments. PARIS – Now’s the time to let us know what you think...
