Hopkins County Weather Outlook: Warm This Week, Rain Chances Next Week
February 24, 2026 – Hopkins County is set to see an unseasonably warm stretch of weather for late February, with highs reaching into the upper 70s and low 80s — well above the average high of about 60°F this time of year. These temperatures are a notable departure from typical February conditions and feel more like early spring than mid-winter. The warming trend continues through the weekend, with Tuesday through Saturday likely...
Timely Rain is Key to the 2026 White Bass Run
Feb. 23, 2026 – AUSTIN – Angler success during the 2026 white bass run could boil down to spring rains across portions of the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists predict. Some areas are seeing good water levels and flows, but timely rainfall will boost chances for anglers to reel in these prized fish. Each spring, white bass run upstream from reservoirs into rivers and creeks to spawn, creating prime...
The Next Meeting of the Master Gardeners will be Held February 26th
February 24, 2026 – The Hopkins County Master Gardeners plan to meet at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office on Houston Street, in front of the Hopkins County Civic Center, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:00am. At this meeting, Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson will present a program on the insect pests of plants. Anyone and everyone interested in...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Brings Back a New/Old Gala Game
February 23, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is gearing up for a second time to celebrate the postponed 20th anniversary Gala! The ice storm prevented the event from being held on its original January 24 date, but fair weather is anticipated for the rescheduled May 9 event. Part of the fun of the Gala is the games. One game has been a crowd favorite since its introduction in...
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 23-27; TPWD Urges Texans to Help Prevent Harmful, Non-Native Plants and Wildlife
Feb. 20, 2026 – AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges Texans to take steps to help prevent the introduction and spread of harmful non-native, invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week, slated for Feb. 23 – 27, is an initiative to raise awareness of the threats of invasive species and provide solutions on how to prevent...
Paris District Road Report for February 23, 2026
February 20, 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 February 23, 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...
Crime in Sulphur Springs Dropped by Close to 10 Percent in 2025
February 20, 2026 – Crime in Sulphur Springs dropped by close to 10 percent in 2025, according to the annual crime statistics provided by the Sulphur Springs Police Department. A total of 113 crimes were reported during 2025 in the seven major categories of crime: homicide, sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, theft and vechicle theft. That was 20 fewer than in 2024, and just two more than the all time low of...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Big Pharma Corporation Sanofi for Illegally Giving Kickbacks to Doctors to Prescribe the Company’s Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a major lawsuit against Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC (“Sanofi”) for providing illegal kickbacks to providers to incentivize them to prescribe Sanofi’s drugs over alternatives. Sanofi is a multibillion-dollar company that makes drugs that treat diabetes, multiple sclerosis, auto-immune disorders, and hemophilia, among others. To entice providers to prescribe these drugs, Sanofi created a “Free Nurse...
Next Mahoney Cemetery Association Meeting Set for February 21st
February 19, 2026 – The next Mahoney Cemetery Association Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, 2026. This is the quarterly meeting. It was start at 11:00am. The meeting will be held in the Methodist Church building adjacent to the cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Texas Teens Urged to Take the Pledge to Always Buckle Up
February 19, 2026 – TxDOT partners with UIL on high school seat belt challenge PARIS – Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it’s a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) are calling on high school students to pledge to buckle up every time they get...
