More Texas Lawmakers Urge Pause on Massive Transmission Project Amid Growing Questions
May 14, 2026 – A growing number of Texas lawmakers are calling for a pause on one of the largest proposed energy infrastructure projects in state history, raising concerns about cost, transparency, and whether the effort is even addressing the state’s most urgent energy needs. In a newly signed letter, 25 state legislators are requesting a formal meeting with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to discuss the proposed...
Connor Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Homecoming May 24th
May 13, 2026 – Memorial Day Homecoming will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Connor Cemetery, 3621 County Road, Dike, Texas, off Farm Road 69 North. Meeting to begin at Noon. Come early to visit with friends and family. Hopkins County Stew will be served after the Annual Meeting. Bring your own bowls and a covered dish to share. Everyone is welcome.
Bibleway Lighthouse Church will Present a Special Message May 17th
May 13, 2026 – Donna Blades Albert will be preaching a special Service at Bibleway Lighthouse Church Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 11:00am. Sunday School begins at 10:00am with Praise and Worship at 11:00am. The Church is located on CR 4591. Go North on Hwy. 19, turn Right on Mahoney Road, and go straight to FM 3236, and turn Left. Go until you see CR 4591 and turn Left. The Church is located on the Left. Watch for Church...
Possible Home Invasion Shooting Results in Death
May 13, 2026 – Hopkins County Sheriff Office deputies responded to a call on County Road 4779 of Suspicious Activity. Before deputies could reach the residence another call came in at the same address of a Shooting. Upon arrival deputies reviewed Ring Camera footage showing an individual yelling and striking the front door of the home. The video also showed the individual, identified as Buck Clary, breaking the glass on the door...
Beef Prices Defy Efforts to Lower Them
May 13, 2026 – The administration of Donald Trump is refining a set of executive actions aimed at easing high beef prices in the United States, according to a White House official on Tuesday. The measures, initially expected earlier in the week, have been delayed as policymakers “fine-tune” details intended to address ongoing supply shortages. The U.S. is the world’s largest beef producer and consumer, yet it is also a top...
Greenpond Baptist Church to Hold Memorial Service May 17th
May 12, 2026 – Memorial Service at Greenpond Baptist Church will be Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 10:30am. Brother Terry Bolton will be the messenger. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Donations to Greenpond Cemetery Society we be appreciated. Send donations to … Greenpond Cemetery C/O Frankie Coker 786 FM RD 2948 Como, Texas, 75431
Trump Wants To Pause Gas Tax – Is It Possible?
May 12, 2026 – AUSTIN — Sid Miller is applauding Donald Trump for signaling support for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, a move that supporters say could provide immediate financial relief to American families and the agricultural sector. In a statement released Tuesday, Miller said the proposal aligns with his earlier calls for both federal and state leaders to ease the burden of rising fuel costs. He had...
Data Centers Target North Dakota
May 11, 2026 – As artificial intelligence fuels a nationwide boom in data centers, rural communities in North Dakota are grappling with a question that has quickly become politically and economically charged: who should decide where these massive facilities are built? Nearly 90% of the state’s land area is covered by farms and ranches. A recent report from Agriculture.com highlights growing tensions between local...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held May 21st
May 10, 2026 – You are cordially invited to attend a presentation by John A. Sellers on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is free and open to the public, and we encourage you to bring a guest. We will meet in person at 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX, or you may join us virtually via Zoom using the link provided below: You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: May 21, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)...
Paris District Road Report for May 11, 2026
May 8, 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 May 11, 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 their...
