Juveniles Busted For Theft of Truck and Trailer
March 10, 2026 – Two juveniles have been arrested and transported to the Gregg County Juvenile Detention Center after a short investigation into a pickup and trailer theft reported Sunday 3/9/2026. In a press release received from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office the details of the investigation and arrests were given. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 03/10/2026Stolen Truck and Trailer Recovered; Two Juveniles in Custody —...
Think Twice Before Purchasing High-End Items on Facebook
March 10, 2026 – Authorities are reminding consumers to be cautious when shopping online after a recent counterfeit goods investigation in North Texas revealed how widespread fake products can be on social media marketplaces. Police in Rowlett recently seized more than 62,000 suspected counterfeit luxury items after receiving a tip about merchandise being sold during Facebook Live streams. Investigators say the products were...
Lake Fork Fishing Cheat Charged
March 10, 2026 – A fishing tournament at Lake Fork Texas ended in controversy after game wardens say an angler was arrested for allegedly placing weights inside a bass in an attempt to increase its weight during a competition. According to Texas Game Wardens, officials in Wood County were contacted Sunday, March 8, by organizers of the Lake Fork Lure Co. Tournament after concerns were raised about a fish presented during the...
There’s Still Time to RSVP to Attend the 90+ Bridges Banquet
March 9, 2026 – The 22nd Annual Sulphur Springs 90+ Bridges Banquet will be held Saturday, April 11th, 2026, beginning at 12:00Noon. The event will be held at the Sulphur Springs, Texas, Senior Citizens Activity Center. You can expect an afternoon of singing, awards, fellowship, a delicious meal, and more. Everyone always has a great, memorable, time at these events! Don’t miss out! So they know who to make certificates...
Spreading Our Wings Update
March 9, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is working with the local non-profit hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs (CMF-SS), to raise funding to outfit the hospital’s surgical wing. Recent gifts to the campaign bring the total raised or pledged to almost $900,000. Donations are accepted via several means, including cash, donor-advised funds (DAF), pledges, and...
Point To Disband Police
March 7, 2026 – The City of Point will soon disband its local police department, shifting law enforcement responsibilities to the Rains County Sheriff’s Office, according to a letter issued by Mayor Angela Smith. The population of Point, Texas, is 985, according to Census Reporter and the City of Point. It is a small city in Rains County covering 2.78 square miles, with a median age of 38.4 years and approximately 355...
Storms Forecast Tonight, But After The KoC Fish Fry
Friday March 6, 2026 – Residents in Hopkins County can expect warm and breezy conditions early this evening before the threat of severe weather moves into the area later tonight. According to the forecast, skies will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures near 80 degrees through the early evening hours. Storm chances are expected to increase later in the night as a line of thunderstorms moves across Northeast Texas. The good...
Camp Mystic Summer Camps Allowed For Now
March 6, 2026 – A Travis County judge has ruled that Camp Mystic may move forward with its annual summer camps this year, despite ongoing lawsuits and public pressure following last summer’s deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Camp Mystic is a private Christian summer camp for girls. Established in 1926, Mystic is nestled among cypress, live oak, and pecan trees in the hill country of west-central Texas on the banks of...
Post Election, Texas Forms ‘Sharia Free Texas Caucus’
March 6, 2026 – A group of Texas lawmakers announced Thursday the formation of the “Sharia Free Texas Caucus,” a legislative coalition aimed at examining and opposing the influence of Sharia law within the state. In Congress, a caucus refers to a group of lawmakers who share similar interests or goals to advance specific legislation or policy, such as the Congressional Black Caucus. State Rep. Brent Money unveiled the new caucus...
Hopkins County Texas Receives Significant Rain Overnight, Was it Enough?
March 5, 2026 – Hopkins County received a round of overnight rainfall this week, but local totals show the precipitation was not nearly enough to significantly ease ongoing dry conditions across Northeast Texas. Weather stations around Sulphur Springs, the county seat, recorded roughly 0.43 inches of rain during the latest overnight system, according to rainfall monitoring data. While the showers brought temporary relief and...
