Paxton Sues City of Dallas Again Over Gun Ban
April 18, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues City of Dallas for Banning Guns on Public Property in Violation of Texas Law Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed two lawsuits against the City of Dallas for banning lawful license holders from carrying handguns into Fair Park’s Music Hall and The Majestic Theatre in blatant violation of Texas law. The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs leases both...
Temu and Shein Set to Raise Prices
April 18, 2025 – Starting April 25, 2025, Chinese-founded e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein will raise prices for U.S. customers in response to new trade policies implemented by President Donald Trump. These policies include a 145% tariff on Chinese imports and the elimination of the “de minimis” exemption, which previously allowed goods under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. The exemption’s removal,...
Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Holds Easter Themed Meeting
April 17, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group had its monthly meeting Monday, April 14. The group enjoyed Easter treats prepared by Carolyn McKinney as they listened to Father Justin Wylie, Director of Pastoral Care at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, speak on survivor’s guilt. Father Wylie gave a presentation that was both lighthearted and...
Chamber Connection – April 17, 2025
By Butch Burney You don’t want to miss the next Coffee and Conversation, an after-hours business mixer, hosted by One Church on Thursday May 1, from 8-9 a.m. There will be great coffee, awesome connections, and a wonderful community! Call the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce for any questions 903-885-6515. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend the mixer. Blue Blazes Carnival The SSHS Blue Blazes will have a spring carnival...
Caution Ahead: TxDOT Calls for Safe Driving in Work Zones
April 17, 2025 – Work Zone Awareness Week is April 21-25 AUSTIN – When working on the side of the road you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times, and driving through work zones requires the same amount of caution. Family’s tragic loss College student Katrina Bond slowed down for traffic in a work zone on I-35 near Fort Worth when the driver of a heavy pickup truck, who admitted he had just received a...
Dinner Bell for April 23, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs 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. The City National Bank of Sulphur Springs was chartered in 1889 making it the oldest banking institution in Hopkins ...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Expands Investigation into EPIC City by Demanding Documents from Local Cities
April 16, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton Expands Investigation into EPIC City by Demanding Documents from Local Cities Attorney General Ken Paxton is expanding his investigation into EPIC City, which is affiliated with East Plano Islamic Center (“EPIC”), by demanding documents from local city officials potentially tied to the real estate development. Records requests have been sent to city leaders...
Easter Weekend Weather Outlook
April 16, 2025 – The Easter weekend forecast for Hopkins County, Texas, including Sulphur Springs, indicates a mix of weather conditions. Saturday, April 19: Expect a breezy and humid day with clouds giving way to some sunshine. High temperatures are anticipated to reach around 83°F (28°C), with a low of 68°F (20°C) . Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday): The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 80°F (27°C). There is a...
Sulphur Springs Wildcats Track Team won Honors at Regional Track Meet
April 15, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Track team won numerous honors at the regional track meet. The Wildcats set two new school records. The 4x100M Relay team of Kyshawn John, Deuce Timmons, Jio Ibarra, Creed Whisenhunt won the area championship and set a new school record w/at time of 41.8 seconds. The 4x200M Relay team of Creed Whisenhunt, Jaxson Haire, Deuce Timmons, Grayson Hardy also are area champs and broke the...
School Choice Debate on Wednesday
April 15, 2025 – A major school choice proposal backed by Governor Greg Abbott is set for debate on the floor of the Texas House this Wednesday, April 16. Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which advanced out of the House Public Education Committee on a 9–6 vote earlier this month, aims to establish Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) of up to $10,000 per student to help families cover private school tuition, textbooks, transportation, and...
