The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Awards Ceremony was Held January 19th
February 3, 2026 – The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Awards Ceremony was held January 19th, 2026, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Dr. H.B. Nash is the Pastor. Master of Ceremony for the event was Deacon Ricky Godbolt. The Keynote Speaker was Stephanie Conley. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this joyous event. Dr Martin Luther King...
District Alignments for 2026-28 Have Been Announced by the UIL
February 2, 2026 – The new district alignments for 2026-28 have been announced by the UIL. In football, 4A Division 1, Sulphur Springs will be in District 7 with Caddo Mills, Kaufman, Mabank, Paris, Ferris and Waxahachie Life. Paris is the only current district opponent that will be the same. The longest trips will be 95 miles to Ferris and 108 miles to Waxachachie Life. The teams from District 7 will be atched...
Raise Your Glass, and Your Bid!
February 2, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Gather your friends, pour some drinks, and let the biddingbegin! The Gala Auction Pre-Sale opened online February 2 and will close Sunday, February 8 at 9 pm. Fantastic items for sports lovers, fans of the arts, girly girls, and cool moms and dads are all up for grabs. Login at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com because it’s bid o’ clock somewhere! Pictured here having fun at the 2023 Gala are as...
Paris District Road Report for February 2, 2026
January 30, 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 2, 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...
ICE ‘Mega’ Detention Center Proposed for Warehouse in Hutchins
January 31, 2026 – Plans for what could become the nation’s largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Texas are drawing growing scrutiny from local officials, clergy, and immigrant advocates, even as federal authorities have confirmed few details. The proposed facility would convert a vacant, 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Hutchins, south of Dallas, into a massive detention center. According to internal...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $21.2 Million in Local Parks Grants
Jan. 29, 2026 – AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $21.2 million in local park grants, a new record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. These competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50/50 reimbursement match basis. Once funded, the sites must remain a parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained and open to the public. Fifty community parks...
Foundation’s Special Gala Auction Pre-Sale Starts Monday
January 29, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is holding a special Gala Auction Pre-Sale following the postponement of its 20th Anniversary Gala for the safety of the public during winter storms. The online auction will feature a selection of unique and popular items originally planned for the anniversary Gala that are just too good to wait for! Bidding will open on February 2 at...
New Date for Postponed Gala
January 29, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – You can’t keep a good Foundation down! The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation postponed its 20th anniversary Gala for the health and safety of the community. That means the Foundation will have more time to share the history of the Foundation, the Gala, and the people who were instrumental in both. The new date for the Gala will be Saturday, May 9. The Foundation...
East Caney Missionary Baptist Church Sulphur Springs Hold 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical and Anniversary Observance February 1st
January 29, 2026 – East Caney Missionary Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will observe their 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical event January 31st, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm, and Anniversary February 1st, 2026, beginning at 2:30pm. The public is invited. East Caney Missionary Baptist Church is located at 6133 County Road 2310, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. East Caney Missionary Baptist Church 36th Pastoral Anniversary February...
East Texas A&M News Release: President’s Gallery Showcasing Professor Emeritus’ Photography
January 29, 2026 -The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce Chaddy Dean Smith: A Retrospective. The exhibition will be on view January 12- May 15, 2026, in The President’s Gallery, located in the McDowell Business Administration Building across from room 295. The gallery is open weekly, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrating the work of photographer Chaddy Dean...
