Paris District Road Report for January 26, 2026
Jan27

Paris District Road Report for January 26, 2026

January 27, 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 26, 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...

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Jury Duty Originally Scheduled for January 26th Has Been Cancelled
Jan23

Jury Duty Originally Scheduled for January 26th Has Been Cancelled

January 23, 2026 – According to Hopkins County Deputy Clerk, Elsie Torres, the Jury Duty that was scheduled for Monday, Jan 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM for the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office has been cancelled. Judge Ginn has made the decision to cancel the trial due to inclement weather forecasted.

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How To Make An Appointment with the Tax Aide Program
Jan23

How To Make An Appointment with the Tax Aide Program

January 23, 2026 – The AARP Foundation Tax Aide program is ready to help with your taxes. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to those who qualify, free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions...

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School Closing Como Pickton CISD
Jan23

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...

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Brine Operation Scheduled for Bridges, Major Roadways
Jan23

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...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Inclement Weather Closure Notice
Jan23

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.

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No Dinner Bell for January 28, 2026
Jan23

No Dinner Bell for January 28, 2026

January 27, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 28, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Hello all,Prayers that all are warm and safe during this cold snap here in our region.To ensure safety, we will NOT have dinner bell on Wednesday this week, January 28th. Weather allowing, we look to reopen the church and campus activities by noon Wednesday, however, there is not enough time to properly clear our parking area nor prep food for this activity.Thanking...

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20th Anniversary Gala Postponed Due to Weather
Jan20

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...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Has Cancelled Next Lunch & Learn January 28th
Jan20

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Has Cancelled Next Lunch & Learn January 28th

January 27, 2026 – Because we are not yet comfortable with the level of safety offered by our highways, roads and city streets, we are opting to close again tomorrow, January 28, 2026.  Hopefully, we will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We are normally closed for research on Wednesday anyway, but this means we will not be able to hold a Lunch & Learn this month.  An email will be sent to our...

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Paris District Road Report for January 19, 2026
Jan17

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...

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