Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Every Friday Through Lent
February 15, 2026 – The first KoC Fish Fry of 2026 will be this Friday. With so many options, no one goes away hungry. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm. Right here in Sulphur Springs at St. James Catholic Church. Originating from early Church tradition and codified by Pope St. Gregory 1400 years ago, this practice has evolved into a popular community, fish fry culture. Knights of Columbus at the ready! Plenty of USA...
Paris District Road Report for February 16, 2026
February 13, 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 16, 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...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open February 14th
February 13, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, February 14th, 2026, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” Come in and look for those ancestors you have wondered about for so long. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Texas Farm Bureau Supports ‘Farm Bill 2.0’ Introduced in Congress
February 13, 2026 – The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President following today’s introduction of “Farm Bill 2.0” bill by U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson. “Texas farmers and ranchers have been calling on Congress to finish its work on the farm bill for too long now. “Texas Farm Bureau is proud to support House Committee on Agriculture Chairman...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 26th
February 13, 2026 – A reminder! This month we will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month instead of the third. Jim Thornhill will be our speaker on Thursday, February 26, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX., at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). In Jim’s presentation, “Runaway Scrape,” he will relate...
Commissioner Sid Miller Calls for Urgent Action to Save Texas Barbecue
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an urgent call to action to protect one of the state’s most cherished cultural and economic traditions: Texas Barbeque. A troubling wave of restaurant closures and operational challenges is sweeping across Texas, driven by record-high beef prices, a national cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, persistent inflationary pressures, and a resulting...
Burn Ban Continues
February 12, 2026 – Donna Goins, the Administrative Assistant to Hopkins County Judge Newsom, reached out to KSST to inform the public of the following. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court declares an urgent public necessity; and whereas, an emergency exists only if immediate action is required of a governmental body because of an imminent threat to public health and safety or a reasonable unforeseeable situation; the...
Como-Pickton Band Booster Bingo
The annual Bingo Night fundraiser for the Como-Pickton Band Booster is Saturday, March 7th. Doors open at 4:00 pm for concessions and card sales, Bingo calling starts at 5:00 pm This year, some notable prizes are an Xbox Series X, a Meta Quest 3S VR headset, guided fishing tours on Lake Fork, rounds of golf, and many restaurant, shopping, and services gift cards. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Bingo...
PJC African American Club Invites Community to Attend Informational Session with Texas Ranger Gregory Wilson
February 12, 2026 – Paris, Texas — The Paris Junior College African American Club invites students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to attend a special informational session featuring Texas Ranger Gregory Wilson, a Paris native and distinguished member of the Texas Rangers. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Math and Science room 101 on the Paris Junior College...
ETAMU Adds Elite King Ranch Cattle to University Herd
February 12, 2026 – University collaborating with one of the largest ranches in the nation COMMERCE, TX, February 12, 2026— East Texas A&M University’s cattle herd got a significant upgrade recently as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) accepted delivery of 30 American Cruz heifers from the King Ranch elite herd. Introducing the American Cruz The American...
