FM vs. RM and other uniquely Texan highways
January 5, 2026 – By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — Highway designations can be tricky. To get where you’re going in Texas, you can take an FM to a PR and that would be no BS. “BS” as in Business State Highway. What did you think it meant? Texas is home to the nation’s largest highway system, and with that comes one of the most colorful collections of highway designations in the country. From State Highways and Spurs to Loops, and a...
New Recycling Facility Open in Sulphur Springs
January 5, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS — A new recycling service is officially open in Sulphur Springs, marking a milestone for the community as residents head into the new year with expanded options for waste reduction and environmental stewardship. The new recycling location will open Monday, January 5, 2026, at 2800 Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs. The facility will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and...
Paris District Road Report for January 5, 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 5, 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 their speed as they...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 7, 2026
January 2, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 7, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: John & Mary Heilman, JHH Investments The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. On January 7, 2026, the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry is beginning its Fifteenth Year of providing meals to...
Gala 2026 Sponsor Photos
January 2, 2026 – Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com for underwriting, sponsorships, and tickets. This year’s proceeds will help fund the surgical services expansion of the local nonprofit hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Photo 1: Arvis Tanton and his family have been caring for the people of Hopkins County for decades through their work at Carriage House Manor, and the Foundation is deeply grateful for...
Commissioner Miller Statement on the Passing of Tony Zaweski
December 31, 2025 – The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: Tony Zaweski was a true champion for Texas agriculture and a tireless advocate for the grain and feed industry. His leadership of the Texas Grain & Feed Association helped shape a strong and effective voice for producers and agribusiness across our state. Tony understood that agriculture thrives when good people are willing to serve and...
A Few Days Left to Purchase Fireworks; If That’s Your Thing
December 29, 2025 – As New Year’s celebrations approach, many people plan to ring in the new year with fireworks, but laws governing their sale and use vary by state and locality. In Texas, fireworks retailers are legally allowed to sell consumer fireworks during a specific winter sales window that runs from December 20 through midnight on January 1. After that deadline, sales must stop, even if retailers still have inventory....
Dry and Mild for the Next 7 Days in Hopkins County
Weather Update:The area will see generally dry and mild conditions over the coming week, with limited rainfall expected and moderate winds at times. That combination — dry conditions, breezy winds, and lack of measurable rain — can contribute to increasing fire danger, especially in grasslands and rural areas where vegetation remains dry and easily ignitable. Residents should exercise caution with outdoor burning or activities that...
Paris District Road Report for December 29, 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 December 29, 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...
It’s Time to Hang it up By Master Gardener David Wall
December 11, 2025 – It is with great regret that my gardening articles have now come to an end. After 700+ articles, I’ve run out of things to say. I started these articles back in 2011, so it shouldn’t be surprising that it’s time to end it. In fact, I tried to end it last year, but some newspapers requested an additional year. I thank each of you who have published and read...
