Paris District Road Report for January 26, 2026
January 27, 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 January 26, 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...
Opinion: Fake Meat, Real Trouble: Texas Won’t Bow to Billionaires or Bureaucrats
Fake Meat, Real Trouble: Texas Won’t Bow to Billionaires or Bureaucrats An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller January 27, 2026 – A federal judge just gave the green light to a lawsuit challenging Texas’ ban on lab-grown meat, and here’s the plain truth—their fight isn’t about science or innovation. It’s about power. It is about wealthy investors and Washington insiders using the courts to tell Texans what we...
Miller Grove ISD Cancelled for Tuesday
January 26, 2026 – Miller Grove Families, Miller Grove ISD Update – Tuesday Jan 27, 2026 Due to the continued accumulation of wintry mix on area roads and temperatures not expected to rise above freezing, school will be CLOSED on Tuesday. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority, and current conditions would make travel unsafe. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we navigate these...
Jury Duty Originally Scheduled for January 26th Has Been Cancelled
January 23, 2026 – According to Hopkins County Deputy Clerk, Elsie Torres, the Jury Duty that was scheduled for Monday, Jan 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM for the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office has been cancelled. Judge Ginn has made the decision to cancel the trial due to inclement weather forecasted.
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...
‘Resident Status’ Policy is Officially Off The Books
January 23, 2026 – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has officially repealed a long-standing policy tied to in-state tuition eligibility for illegal aliens, quietly closing the door on a rule that dated back more than two decades. The repeal was approved as part of the board’s consent agenda during its most recent quarterly meeting and was adopted without discussion. The policy had already been rendered obsolete...
Will Stop-Start Technology Finally Die
January 23, 2026 – Stop-start engine systems have become a common feature in modern vehicles, marketed as a simple way to cut fuel consumption and emissions by automatically shutting the engine off when a car is idling and restarting it when the driver accelerates. While the technology is intended to improve efficiency in congested, stop-and-go traffic, it has also drawn persistent criticism from drivers and mechanics who...
Texas Rangers Ready for 2026 Push as Spring Training Opens Feb. 20
January 23, 2026 – As anticipation builds for the 2026 baseball season, the Texas Rangers are gearing up to take the field for spring training beginning Friday, February 20 in Surprise, Arizona, marking the start of a crucial preseason for a club looking to return to contention. KSST will be broadcasting Texas Ranger games all season. Under new manager Skip Schumaker — who took over following the departure of Bruce Bochy after...
Texas Grid Power Sources This Morning
January 23, 2026 – Here are the sources of electrical power keeping the Texas Grid working this morning. Natural gas and wind are doing the heavy lifting.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Inclement Weather Closure Notice
January 23, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that due to forecasted inclement weather and for the safety of their volunteers and patrons, the library will close at 12:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am. Be careful out there. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
