District Alignments for 2026-28 Have Been Announced by the UIL
February 2, 2026 – The new district alignments for 2026-28 have been announced by the UIL. In football, 4A Division 1, Sulphur Springs will be in District 7 with Caddo Mills, Kaufman, Mabank, Paris, Ferris and Waxahachie Life. Paris is the only current district opponent that will be the same. The longest trips will be 95 miles to Ferris and 108 miles to Waxachachie Life. The teams from District 7 will be atched...
Russell Allen Turner
Russell Allen Turner, age 61, of Farmersville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born on April 3, 1964, in Mount Vernon, Texas, to Price Allen Turner and Lynetta June (Seal) Turner. Rusty married Patricia Lynn White on June 23, 1984, in Mount Vernon. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Lynn Turner. Son, Matthew Allen Turner and Wife Andrea Nicole Turner. Daughter, Jessica Nicole Bigelow and Husband Charles...
Paris District Road Report for February 2, 2026
January 30, 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 2, 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...
Foundation’s Special Gala Auction Pre-Sale Starts Monday
January 29, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is holding a special Gala Auction Pre-Sale following the postponement of its 20th Anniversary Gala for the safety of the public during winter storms. The online auction will feature a selection of unique and popular items originally planned for the anniversary Gala that are just too good to wait for! Bidding will open on February 2 at...
New Date for Postponed Gala
January 29, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – You can’t keep a good Foundation down! The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation postponed its 20th anniversary Gala for the health and safety of the community. That means the Foundation will have more time to share the history of the Foundation, the Gala, and the people who were instrumental in both. The new date for the Gala will be Saturday, May 9. The Foundation...
East Caney Missionary Baptist Church Sulphur Springs Hold 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical and Anniversary Observance February 1st
January 29, 2026 – East Caney Missionary Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will observe their 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical event January 31st, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm, and Anniversary February 1st, 2026, beginning at 2:30pm. The public is invited. East Caney Missionary Baptist Church is located at 6133 County Road 2310, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. East Caney Missionary Baptist Church 36th Pastoral Anniversary February...
East Texas A&M News Release: President’s Gallery Showcasing Professor Emeritus’ Photography
January 29, 2026 -The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce Chaddy Dean Smith: A Retrospective. The exhibition will be on view January 12- May 15, 2026, in The President’s Gallery, located in the McDowell Business Administration Building across from room 295. The gallery is open weekly, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrating the work of photographer Chaddy Dean...
Dinner Bell for February 4, 2026
January 29, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 4, 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,...
Como-Pickton CISD to Have a Late Start Friday
January 29, 2026 – Como-Pickton CISD Assistant Principal, Wilke Howard, reports… Weather Update We will try another late arrival on Friday, with school beginning at 10:00 a.m. and doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Please continue to monitor Facebook and text alerts for updates. Most importantly, stay safe out there, Eagle Nation. Como Pickton CISD Eagle Logo 2025
Hopkins County GOP President’s Day Candidate Forum to be Held February 16th
January 29, 2026 – The Hopkins County GOP will hold a President’s Day Candidate Forum and Dinner February 16th, 2026. The event will be held at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Program begins at 6:00pm. For more information, please call 903-439-4591. Hopkins County GOP President’s Day Candidate Forum and Dinner February 2026 with Doors Open at 5pm
