Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed April 3rd
March 31, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be closed Friday, April 3rd, 2026 in observance of Good Friday. The library will reopen for “all your research needs” Monday, April 6th, 2026, at 9:30am. Come in and look for those ancestors you have wondered about for so long. The Genealogical Society wishes everyone a blessed weekend and a very joyful Easter. The Hopkins...
Mary Ellen Eargle
Mary Ellen Eargle, age 78, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. Mary was born on February 12, 1948, in Victoria, Texas, to Ford Ruble and Annie Mae (Thomas) Caulkins. She married William E. Eargle on November 22nd, 1975, in Dallas, Texas. They lived and raised their family in East Dallas until they retired to Lake Cypress in 2009. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ford and Annie Mae Caulkins;...
Wildcats Took on the North Lamar Panthers in Baseball Action March 24th
March 29, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats took on the North Lamar Panthers in baseball action March 24, 2026. The game was played at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color...
Paris District Road Report for March 30, 2026
March 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 March 30, 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 their...
Bible Way Light House Church Easter Sunday Service April 5th at 11:00am
March 27, 2026 – Bible Way Light House Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 5, 2026, with Adult Sunday School beginning at 10:00am, and a Worship Service beginning at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome. You can expect food, fellowship, and an Easter Egg hunt following the service. The church is located at 241 County road 4591, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Upcoming Seminar Early Bird Registration
March 27, 2026 – Below is the flyer for The Hopkins County Genealogical Society annual genealogy seminar on June 20, 2026. Following the “save the date” announcement, they invite you to register now to take advantage of their “Early Bird” rates. Early registrations are greatly appreciated as they help the Genealogical Society determine the necessary venue size. Knowing the attendance numbers early allows...
Veterinary Science Certificate Program Promotes Early Steps on Career Path
March 26, 2026 – AgriLife Extension program guides students with hands-on training and coursework March 23, 2026 – by Kaydee Free Rural communities across the U.S. face a growing shortage of veterinary professionals, creating challenges for pet owners, livestock producers and agriculture industries. For Steven Perez, Evelyn Arnold and Thomas Gee, the path to becoming veterinarians started in different places but took shape...
TxDOT Rural Transportation Improvement Program 2027-2030 Virtual Public Meeting
March 26, 2026 – PARIS DISTRICT Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) The 2027 -2030 Rural TIP is underway to identify local projects that are eligible for federal funding. TxDOT’s Paris District will conduct an online virtual public meeting for community members to review projects identified to be included in is the Rural TIP and assess how they reflect the community’s needs and goals. What is the Rural TIP? It...
Dinner Bell for April 1, 2026
March 24, 2026 – WEEK OF: April 1, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Clayton Homes 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. Clayton Homes has been a Community Partner with Dinner Bell every year since the Easter meal in 2018, even donating the hams that are the centerpiece of...
Alliance Bank Sponsors Mingo Scheduled for April 9
March 24, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Alliance Bank is supporting local healthcare as a DUDE Sponsor for Mingo, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s fun-filled bingo night benefiting their annual free men’s clinic. Visit Mingo2026.GiveSmart.com to sponsor a prize, reserve a table, or purchase tickets for the April 9 event. Thank you, Alliance Bank! Alliance Bank Sponsors Mingo Scheduled for April 9
