Paris District Road Report for Week of May 12, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting May 12, 2025. 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 speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid...
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation talks Mental Health with Dr. Mary Leshe
May 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation sat down with Dr. Mary Leshe to discuss stereotypes and truths regarding mental health. Dr. Leshe started her practice, Heritage Counseling Center, in 1998 and will be celebrating 27 years of service on the 31st of this month. The first stigma Dr. Leshe wanted to address was the belief that...
Texas Democratic Party Chairman will Speak at an Event June 5th in Hopkins County
May 9, 2025 – The Hopkins County Democratic Party announces that on June 5th, 2025, they will be hosting a rally. The Democratic Party Chairman will be speaking at this event. The rally will be held at the HW Grays Building in Sulphur Springs, Texas, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The public is invited to attend.
Staff Changes at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office
May 9, 2025 – Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of three dedicated members within the Sheriff’s Office. These promotions recognize the individuals’ commitment, experience, and leadership potential. Michael Russell has been promoted to Chief Investigator. With many years of service and a proven track record in complex investigations, Russell has consistently...
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is Back
May 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The dates have been set for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo. Thursday, August 7, the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center will be filled with hundreds of bingo players eager to win handbags from brands such as Louis Vuitton, STAUD, Tory Burch, Stella McCartney, Kate Spade, and more. Sponsorships for this highly coveted event will go on sale May 19 at...
East Texas A&M News Release: Outstanding Alumni Honored at Awards Gala
May 9, 2025 – The 2025 Alumni Awards Gala Honors Alumni Who Inspire, Lead and Give Back. COMMERCE, TX, May 7, 2025— The East Texas A&M University Alumni Association hosted the 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on April 26. The formal dinner and program honored six exceptional Lions whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, leadership and the university community. Held at the Rayburn Student Center, this year’s gala celebrated...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, May 2025
May 6, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday May 6, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had 1 workers compensation claim in April for a police officer who suffered abrasions while making an arrest. We had one liability claim from a driver who’s car was struck by a police cruiser....
Dinner Bell for May 14, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Christus Health 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. Christus Health can trace its history to 1866 with the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas, by the sisters of Charity. In...
Texas Attorney General Paxton Takes on Chinese Companies
May 7, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched legal action against several Chinese companies, including TP-Link, Alibaba, and CapCut, accusing them of violating Texans’ privacy rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). These companies, which Paxton links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), have been given thirty days to comply with the state’s privacy laws or face further legal...
Sr. Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup of Coffee to Discuss What the Center has Planned for a Mother’s Day Celebration
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share what the Center has in store for the community in the upcoming weeks. John Mark and Dawna chatted about the Mother’s Day Celebration the Senior Citizens Activity Center will host May 9th, 2025. The two also talked about the upcoming talk CNB will have on avoiding fraud, the Senior Prom,...
