Designer Handbag Bingo: What You Need to Know
August 4, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Designer Handbag Bingo, this Thursday, August 7, boasts thelargest lineup of prizes yet from designers such as Louis Vuitton, YSL, Gucci, Prada, Jacquemus, Brighton and more. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and bingo will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Allow enough time to buy extras and select a drink from the bar. Small bills such as 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s are suggested to make purchases faster. Table...
Black-capped Vireo Back and Thriving
August 4, 2025 – The black-capped vireo has made a remarkable comeback in Texas after being on the brink of extinction. Thanks to decades of coordinated conservation by federal and state agencies, private landowners, and military installations, populations have rebounded dramatically, leading to the bird’s removal from the endangered species list in 2018. In the 1980s, only a few hundred black-capped vireos remained in their...
Increasing Tomato Production During This Heat From Master Gardener David Wall
August 3, 2025 – Tomato production and may stop during the summer heat. Day temps of 95° and night temps not lower than 75° cause pollen to hardens to an extent that bees can’t do their job. Further, tomatoes have great difficulty manufacturing ethylene, which is necessary to trigger the ability to turn red. To get around this, one can put green tomatoes with ripe or ripening tomatoes and perhaps a ripe...
Boil Notice Rescinded for Brashear
August 2, 2025 – The boil water notice for Brashear has been rescinded. On July 31, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required Brashear Water Supply Corporation, public water system #1120010, to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform customers that due to a broken water line feeding into our system, the water from our system had to be boiled prior to consumption. We are pleased to report that the...
Paris District Road Report for Week of August 4, 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 4, 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 approach...
Last Minute News on Saturday’s Marked Down Market
August 1, 2025 – Marked Down Market will open bright and eary Saturday August 2, 2025. A section of downtown Sulphur Springs will be the temporary home to 32 vendors from 9AM till 4PM. Here are some tips on maximizing your visit: Cash is king. Retailers will be marking items down to the point that credit card fees can cut into their profits. There are several ATM’s within walking distance. One of the more popular ways to...
The Dinosaur Company Moving to Greenville
August 1, 2025 – The Dinosaur Company, a manufacturer of life‑size animatronic dinosaurs based in Allen, is relocating its operations to the old YMCA building on Moulton Street in Greenville, Texas. The move brings an exciting new presence to the city and transforms a long-vacant neighborhood landmark into a hub of creative manufacturing. The company plans to officially open its Greenville facility in mid-September 2025. To gear...
State Fair of Texas Announces Attractions, Entertainment Lineup, and Weekend Rodeos for 2025 Fair
By Bridget Browning | August 1, 2025 | The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2025 State Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the State Fair, free with your admission ticket. Celebrating all things Texan is central to the State Fair’s nonprofit mission and providing entertainment that appeals to our diverse mix of fairgoers – for the...
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Has Record Turn Out
July 31, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group met on July 14 and had its most well-attended meeting yet. Faces both new and familiar gathered to learn, share cancer stories, testimonies, and prayer requests, discuss outreach ideas, and enjoy each other’s company. Stacy Davis, MS, LPC, led a discussion on anxiety and how to stay strong for yourself and others...
Latest THC Bill Moves to Texas House
July 31, 2025 – Senate Bill 5, authored by State Senator Charles Perry (R–Lubbock), aims to significantly restrict the availability of THC-containing hemp products in Texas. Passed by the Senate on a 20-9 vote, the bill would ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of consumable hemp products containing any form of THC, including delta-8 and delta-9 variants. However, it would still permit the sale and use of products...
