QUIKTRIP Planned For Sulphur Springs, Raising Traffic and Business Impact Questions
March 24, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — A new QuikTrip convenience store and gas station appears to be headed to Sulphur Springs, with development plans pointing to a location near one of the city’s busiest corridors. Commercial real estate listings tied to property along Interstate 30 indicate a “new construction QuikTrip gas station” is planned just off the highway, likely near the intersection of I-30 and Broadway Street,...
Alliance Bank Sponsors Mingo Scheduled for April 9
March 24, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Alliance Bank is supporting local healthcare as a DUDE Sponsor for Mingo, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s fun-filled bingo night benefiting their annual free men’s clinic. Visit Mingo2026.GiveSmart.com to sponsor a prize, reserve a table, or purchase tickets for the April 9 event. Thank you, Alliance Bank! Alliance Bank Sponsors Mingo Scheduled for April 9
Two Long-Running Gala Traditions
March 24, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s well-known Gala is full of history and traditions, some better known than others. Two long-running traditions are opening with a prayer and the national anthem. The prayer began at the second Gala held in 2007. Wanda Galyean was the chairperson of the event, and Jackie Thornton was the Foundation’s executive director. ...
TEXAS MOVES TO REMOVE CESAR CHAVEZ REFERENCES FROM SCHOOLS AND STATE OBSERVANCES
March 24, 2026 – A growing effort across Texas is leading to the removal of Cesar Chavez references from schools, curriculum materials and official state observances, reflecting a broader political and cultural debate over how historical figures are recognized. Recent actions by state leadership, including Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to halt recognition of Cesar Chavez Day, have accelerated the shift. Lawmakers are also...
TPWD Coastal Fisheries to Host Oyster Buyback Application Workshops
March 23, 2026 – AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened its application period for the Oyster Boat License Buyback Program. The Texas Legislature authorized buybacks in 2017 and Parks and Wildlife held its first buyback for oyster licenses in 2018 TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing license buyback programs for inshore shrimp, crab, finfish, and oyster fisheries, all of which have had a license...
Dirty Dog Deals May Lead to Long Prison Sentence
March 23, 2026 – A Hopkins County woman has been indicted and charged with federal violations related to an unlicensed breeding facility in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Kristine Michelle Hicks, 51, of Cumby, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas this week charging her with acting as an animal dealer without a license and four counts of...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn March 25th
March 23, 2026 – Our “Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn” is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites individuals interested in genealogical research to attend. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal, and join us – and bring a friend. This event is free and open to...
Frigidaire Recalls Over 170,000 Gas Ranges Due To Burn Hazard
March 23, 2026 – More than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges are being recalled due to an oven-related issue that poses a burn hazard to users. The affected units were sold at Lowe’s, The Home Depot, and other retail stores nationwide and online at Frigidaire.com from June 2025 through January 2026 for between $630 and $2,700. The recall affects about 169,500 units sold in the U.S. and 5,300 in Canada, according to the Consumer...
Commissioner Miller Joins Texas in Mourning Chuck Norris
March 23, 2026 – “Texas lost a true legend today. My friend Chuck Norris wasn’t just a movie star or a martial artist, he was the embodiment of grit, discipline, and Texas toughness. He represented the kind of strength and character that built this state and made this country great. Those values show up every single day in our pastures, our fields, and our rural communities. The same toughness Chuck Norris was known for is the...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Dodges Resignation Demand
March 23, 2026 – A resolution calling for the resignation of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was tabled during a Commissioners Court meeting after failing to gain enough support to move forward. The measure was introduced by the court’s lone Republican member, who sought to begin formal consideration of the resolution. However, none of the Democratic commissioners seconded the procedural motion required to bring the item up for...
