Hopkins County Commissioners Lower Property Tax Rate
August 26, 2025 – During a regular meeting of the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday, the court ultimately approved the county’s budget for next year as well as lowered the property tax rate by more than 7 cents. Hopkins County auditor, Shannah Aulsbrook, has been working with the commissioner’s court for months on the new budget. Shannah reports that “due to more overall tax collections and...
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON HUMAN CASE OF TRAVEL-RELATED NWS IN THE UNITED STATES
August 26, 2025 – “The report of a human case of travel-related New World Screwworm (NWS) in Maryland is concerning; however, we must remain level-headed in our response to this pest. The spread of screwworm has not reached the United States, and this isolated event highlights the risk to travelers returning from regions where cases are active. While screwworms are known for causing severe damage to livestock and wildlife, it is...
First U.S. Human Case of Travel-Associated New World Screwworm Confirmed
August 25, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the nation’s first human case of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, in a patient who recently returned from El Salvador. The case was officially verified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 4 and investigated in coordination with the Maryland Department of Health. “The risk to...
Media Statement: Black Bear Sightings Confirmed in East Texas
August 25, 2025 – Biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have confirmed several sightings of a black bear in Cherokee, Anderson, Panola and Rusk Counties. Black bears are native to Texas and part of the state’s natural heritage and ecosystem. They are designated as a threatened species in Texas, so it is illegal to kill, injure, take, possess, capture, or transport a black bear. Please note there are...
Paris District Road Report for August 25, 2025
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 August 25, 2025. 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 speed as they...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn August 27th
August 22, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us. For this month’s session you are encouraged to bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal or we have snacks and drinks available for purchase....
Governor Abbott, Community Foundation Of The Texas Hill Country Announce Over $40 Million In Long-term Flood Relief Funding Efforts
August 21, 2025 | Kerrville, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to announce over $40 million in funding to support long-term housing relief following the July 4th floods in Kerrville. “I have never seen a community or foundation respond faster at getting the resources donated to the people who need it the most,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, with this announcement,...
North Texas Food Bank Kicks Off Annual Peanut Butter Drive to Combat Hunger
September campaign calls on the community to help families across North Texas. DALLAS, TX, August 20, 2025 – The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is once again calling on the community to help fight hunger—one jar at a time. Kicking off this September during Hunger Action Month, the 12th Annual Peanut Butter Drive aims to collect 100,000 pounds of peanut butter and raise $350,000 to support families in need across the...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Offers Small Group Studies Opportunities And More
August 21, 2025 – First United Methodist Church, located at 301 Church Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, offers Small Group Studies opportunities, and more, to the community. “Young Adult Bible Study” is offered every second Sunday of the Month beginning September 7, 2025. The “Adam Hamilton Small Group Study” will be offered Mondays at 6:00pm and Tuesdays at 2:00pm, beginning September 8, 2025. The...
Texas A&M Forest Service, Lamar County Sheriff’s Office Warn of Timber Theft in County
August 21, 2025 – LAMAR COUNTY, Texas—Following recent reports of timber theft in Lamar County, Texas A&M Forest Service and the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office urge landowners to be vigilant and report any suspicious timber harvesting. Individuals in Lamar County have allegedly approached multiple landowners, verbally requesting permission to harvest trees on their property. After receiving permission, these individuals...
