Hopkins County Delays Scheduled Meetings, Closes Offices for Another Day
January 26, 2026 – Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom announces that County Offices will be closed on Tuesday January 27 due to continued inclement weather. Furthermore, the scheduled Regular Meeting of the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court as well as the following Work Session scheduled for Tuesday January 27 has been reset for February 3, 2026.
Hopkins County Rescinds Burn Ban
January 26, 2026 – If cabin fever has set in for you over the past few days, fear not as you can get back to the outdoors and help out the natural thawing process by burning some brush piles. Hopkins County has rescinded the burn ban first issued January 9, 2026 just a few short weeks ago when the outlook was bleak on if and when we would ever get some rain. The winter storm set in over the past few days dropping precipitation...
Commissioner Miller Opens the International Year of the Woman Farmer
Nearly 40% of all American Women Agricultural Producers are in Texas January 26, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proudly announce Texas’ participation in the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026, a global designation honoring the indispensable role women play in agriculture and food systems worldwide. Throughout the year, TDA will join all 49...
City of Sulphur Springs Offices to Close Due to Inclement Weather
January 25, 2026 – City Secretary Natalaie Burling announced on Sunday that the City of Sulphur Springs offices will be closed on Monday January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. The following statement is from City of Sulphur Springs: City Offices will be closed on Monday. Due to inclement weather, all City of Sulphur Springs offices will be closed tomorrow. This includes: • Municipal Court • City...
Hopkins County Offices Closed Monday Due to Winter Weather
January 25, 2026 – Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom has announced that all Hopkins County offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement winter weather conditions. The closure is being implemented to ensure the safety of county employees and the public as hazardous weather impacts travel conditions throughout the area. Essential services, including Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Office, will remain...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over $6.8 Million in Debt Relief for Disabled Veterans Harmed by Fraudulent VA Assistance Scheme
January 25, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a victory in his lawsuit against VA Claims Insider, LLC (“VACI”). The lawsuit alleged VACI posed as a legitimate veterans’ assistance organization while deceptively charging disabled veterans fees for what it represented as help navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) benefits and claims process. Attorney General Paxton’s lawsuit alleged VACI marketed its...
Comptroller Office’s Has Full Authority to Stop Taxpayer Funds from Going to Schools Illegally Tied to Terrorists or Foreign Adversaries
January 25, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a formal legal opinion confirming that the Texas Comptroller’s Office holds full and exclusive authority to block taxpayer funds from going to private schools that are illegally tied to terrorist organizations or foreign adversaries under the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. The opinion was issued in response to a request concerning the scope of authority...
CHRISTUS Health Urgent Care Sulphur Springs Will be OPEN Today
Good morning, CHRISTUS Health Urgent Care Sulphur Springs will be OPEN today, January 24th, from 8am to 12pm. CHRISTUS Sulphur Springs
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.
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...
