Hopkins County Offices Closed Monday Due to Winter Weather
January 25, 2026 – Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom has announced that all Hopkins County offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement winter weather conditions. The closure is being implemented to ensure the safety of county employees and the public as hazardous weather impacts travel conditions throughout the area. Essential services, including Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Office, will remain...
Hopkins County Fares Better Than Other Parts of Texas
January 25, 2026 – Hopkins County largely avoided the worst impacts of the most recent winter storm, with local officials reporting minimal damage and only isolated power outages as the system moved through the region. While parts of North and East Texas experienced widespread outages, downed trees, and hazardous travel conditions, Hopkins County was spared the majority of the storm’s effects. Emergency management officials said...
Commissioner Miller Announces $78 Million in Community Development Grants for Rural Texas
January 25, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced a $78 million investment in rural Texas communities through the Community Development and Block Grant program. Ninety‑eight rural cities and counties across the Lone Star State will receive funding for essential infrastructure upgrades, including 11 cities awarded $1 million each for major downtown revitalization projects. The announcement...
How To Make An Appointment with the Tax Aide Program
January 23, 2026 – The AARP Foundation Tax Aide program is ready to help with your taxes. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to those who qualify, free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions...
Brine Operation Scheduled for Bridges, Major Roadways
January 23, 2026 – TxDOT prepares for possible winter weather PARIS – Due to the possibility of winter weather, TxDOT crews began brine operations on Interstates 30 and US 75, this week. All bridges and overpasses across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of salt and water designed to help prevent ice and snow from sticking to surfaces. The Paris...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Wide-Sweeping Investigation into Unlawful Financial Incentives Related to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
January 22, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a landmark investigation into the multi-level, multi-industry scheme that has illegally incentivized medical providers to recommend childhood vaccines that are not proven to be safe or necessary. The wide-sweeping investigation will analyze an incentivization framework that has historically forced Texas kids to receive over 70 shots from birth to age 18 in order to continue...
Governor Abbott Calls On CFISD To Sever Ties With CAIR-Sponsored Islamic Games
January 21, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) regarding the New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ (CAIR NJ) sponsorship of the 2026 Houston Islamic Games taking place at taxpayer-funded facilities. “It has come to my attention that Bridgeland High School intends to offer public school facilities to host the...
UK Bans Popular ‘Jolly’ Candy
January 21, 2026 – Health officials are calling for tighter restrictions on food imports after popular American sweets, Jolly Ranchers, were found to contain potentially harmful chemicals linked to petrol. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent food safety alert warning consumers not to eat certain Jolly Rancher products sold in the UK. Tests revealed the presence of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH),...
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threat
January 20, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential winter weather impacts expected across the state beginning Thursday. “Based on current forecasts, the State of Texas is acting to ensure Texans have the resources they need before severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas,”...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Has Cancelled Next Lunch & Learn January 28th
January 27, 2026 – Because we are not yet comfortable with the level of safety offered by our highways, roads and city streets, we are opting to close again tomorrow, January 28, 2026. Hopefully, we will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We are normally closed for research on Wednesday anyway, but this means we will not be able to hold a Lunch & Learn this month. An email will be sent to our...
