Sailor With Family Ties to Lavon Named Warfighter of the Week
February 26, 2026 – Lavon sailor named warfighter of the week Gwenivere Zambo, from Lavon, Texas, was named the warfighter of the week aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS John C. Stennis in Newport News, Virginia, Feb. 26. According the award citation, Zambo expertly trained and was instrumental in the qualification of 320 security and weapons department personnel on the use and employment of the new 9mm Sig Sauer M18...
Hood County Commissioners Reject Data Center Pause, Seek State Action Instead
February 26, 2026 – GRANBURY — The Hood County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 this week to reject a proposed moratorium on new data center developments, opting instead to unanimously pass a resolution urging Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to address the issue statewide. Commissioners have faced mounting pressure from residents concerned about water usage, noise and long-term environmental effects tied to...
“Go Early and Go Often” — Fair Number of Gobblers, Jakes on the Landscape for the 2026 Spring Wild Turkey Season
Feb. 24, 2026 – AUSTIN —Hunters can expect to see an abundance of two and three-year-old gobblers for the 2026 spring turkey season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recorded good production through summer turkey surveys in 2023, 2024 and 2025. After another year of good production and recruitment, hunters can expect a temporary spillover of birds into landscapes where they are not always found. Gobblers are...
Hopkins County Weather Outlook: Warm This Week, Rain Chances Next Week
February 24, 2026 – Hopkins County is set to see an unseasonably warm stretch of weather for late February, with highs reaching into the upper 70s and low 80s — well above the average high of about 60°F this time of year. These temperatures are a notable departure from typical February conditions and feel more like early spring than mid-winter. The warming trend continues through the weekend, with Tuesday through Saturday likely...
Timely Rain is Key to the 2026 White Bass Run
Feb. 23, 2026 – AUSTIN – Angler success during the 2026 white bass run could boil down to spring rains across portions of the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists predict. Some areas are seeing good water levels and flows, but timely rainfall will boost chances for anglers to reel in these prized fish. Each spring, white bass run upstream from reservoirs into rivers and creeks to spawn, creating prime...
The Next Meeting of the Master Gardeners will be Held February 26th
February 24, 2026 – The Hopkins County Master Gardeners plan to meet at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office on Houston Street, in front of the Hopkins County Civic Center, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:00am. At this meeting, Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson will present a program on the insect pests of plants. Anyone and everyone interested in...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Brings Back a New/Old Gala Game
February 23, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is gearing up for a second time to celebrate the postponed 20th anniversary Gala! The ice storm prevented the event from being held on its original January 24 date, but fair weather is anticipated for the rescheduled May 9 event. Part of the fun of the Gala is the games. One game has been a crowd favorite since its introduction in...
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 23-27; TPWD Urges Texans to Help Prevent Harmful, Non-Native Plants and Wildlife
Feb. 20, 2026 – AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges Texans to take steps to help prevent the introduction and spread of harmful non-native, invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week, slated for Feb. 23 – 27, is an initiative to raise awareness of the threats of invasive species and provide solutions on how to prevent...
Paris District Road Report for February 23, 2026
February 20, 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 February 23, 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...
Crime in Sulphur Springs Dropped by Close to 10 Percent in 2025
February 20, 2026 – Crime in Sulphur Springs dropped by close to 10 percent in 2025, according to the annual crime statistics provided by the Sulphur Springs Police Department. A total of 113 crimes were reported during 2025 in the seven major categories of crime: homicide, sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, theft and vechicle theft. That was 20 fewer than in 2024, and just two more than the all time low of...
