Texas School Choice Program Surges Past 130,000 Applications in Historic Rollout
February 26, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program has drawn more than 130,000 student applications at the halfway point of its initial enrollment window, marking what state officials describe as the largest launch of a school choice initiative in U.S. history. The program, approved by lawmakers earlier this year and administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, will provide eligible families...
Governor Abbott Orders Expanded DPS Operations Amid Rising Cartel Violence
AUSTIN, Texas (Feb. 23, 2026) — Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to intensify public safety and homeland security operations statewide in response to escalating cartel violence in Mexico that officials warn could threaten American civilians. In a press release, Abbott said Mexican drug cartels pose a growing risk to both public safety and national security, pledging that Texas would “utilize every...
Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Heed Federal Travel Warnings Amid Escalating Violence In Parts Of Mexico
February 22, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Texas Department Of Public Safety Is Coordinating With U.S. Department Of State And FBI Texas Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans currently in Mexico, as well as those with family members or friends traveling there, to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State amid ongoing security operations, related road blockages, and criminal activity across Mexico. The U.S....
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...
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast This Saturday
February 19, 2026 – The annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is happening this Saturday. Get your fill of Kiwanis Pancakes, bacon, sausage and various beverages. The Civic Center will once again host the event. All you care to eat service will be from 7AM till noon. Be sure to meet up with friends and family and socialize for a bit. Kiwanis helps kids around the world. We look out for our community and focus on changing the world by...
Great Things Ahead for the Health Care Foundation’s Gala
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is excited to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Gala. This observance is more about the donors and volunteers who have kept the Gala going and the thirty-five healthcare projects the Gala has funded. At a time when many balls and galas seem to be slowing down, the Foundation’s Gala is getting its second wind. This is in part due to the growth of the local...
Greg Abbott Touts Record Demand for Texas School Choice Program
February 17, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott on Monday celebrated what he called record-breaking interest in Texas’ new school choice initiative, with more than 100,000 families applying to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program in less than two weeks. State officials say the surge represents the largest launch of a new school choice program in the nation’s history. The program allows eligible students to...
Greg Abbott Supports Federal Fair Housing Investigation Into East Plano Islamic Center
February 16, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott on Friday voiced support for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development launching a federal fair housing investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center, known as EPIC, over potential violations of the Fair Housing Act. Abbott backed HUD Secretary Scott Turner’s decision to direct the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity to examine a proposed development...
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Every Friday Through Lent
February 15, 2026 – The first KoC Fish Fry of 2026 will be this Friday. With so many options, no one goes away hungry. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm. Right here in Sulphur Springs at St. James Catholic Church. Originating from early Church tradition and codified by Pope St. Gregory 1400 years ago, this practice has evolved into a popular community, fish fry culture. Knights of Columbus at the ready! Plenty of USA...
Drug Trafficking Location Shut Down on Nicholson St.
February 13, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – On the evening of February 12, 2026, the Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Joint SWAT team, in coordination with local narcotics investigators, executed a high-profile search warrant at 216 Nicholson. The operation was the culmination of an investigation into suspected drug distribution at the property. Two individuals located inside the residence were taken into custody without incident:...
