One Man’s Impact on Local Community Health: Roger Elliott’s Role with the Foundation
February 12, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The postponement of the 20th Anniversary Gala allows the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation more time to share its history. As you know, the Foundation started because of a group of visionary citizens. The start wasn’t easy, as any volunteer non-profit canattest. It took a few years to get the momentum needed for buy-in from local citizens and, withchanges in the hospital...
Dinner Bell for February 18, 2026
February 10, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 18, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs (CNB) 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. As this is Ash Wednesday those in attendance will have an opportunity to have Ashes placed upon their forehead or...
Foundation’s Online Gala Auction Pre-Sale Closes with Success
February 11, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Foundation held a special online auction pre-sale aheadof its newly rescheduled Gala, set for May 9. The auction surpassed expectations, delivering strong results in both revenue and bidder engagement. Featuring experiences and items best enjoyed before the spring Gala date, the auction offered a rare opportunity to bid on items typically exclusive to the in-person event. All...
MLK Church of Christ to Hold Coat and Grocery Giveaway February 14th
February 10, 2026 – MLK Church of Christ in Sulphur Springs, Texas, will have a coat and grocery giveaway on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The event begins at 8:00am. The church is located at 154 MLK Drive, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
GM Changes Recommended Oil Again for Recalled 6.2-Liter V-8 Engines Amid Lawsuit
February 10, 2026 – DETROIT — General Motors has once again changed the recommended engine oil for vehicles equipped with its troubled L87 6.2-liter V-8, as the automaker continues to face scrutiny, a federal investigation, and a lawsuit over potential engine failures. According to a report by GM Authority, GM has issued updated guidance to dealers recommending Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 oil for the L87 engine, replacing Mobil 1 Supercar...
Sid Miller Unveils “America First” Beef Policy to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd
February 10, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Thursday announced a sweeping “America First” beef policy aimed at rebuilding the nation’s cattle herd, strengthening food security, and lowering beef prices as U.S. herd numbers fall to their lowest level in more than 75 years. Miller blamed prolonged drought and what he called unfavorable trade policies under the Biden administration for straining...
Date for Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Mingo Announced
February 10, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is excited to offer its 3 rd Mingo featuring fun and amazing prizes. Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 9. Doors open at 5 pm and bingo play begins at 6 pm. Sponsorships are available now with reserved tables for 8 players. Each player will get to participate in 10 rounds of play, a door prize entry, and a drink ticket (good for soda,...
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Sulphur Springs has two Upcoming Events Worth Making Note Of
February 8, 2026 – On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Pancake Supper. All are invited, so please join us at 1206 College St. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will hold its Ash Wednesday service at 12:00 noon at 1206 College St..
Hopkins County EMS Blood Drive
February 6, 2026 – In partnership with Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Join us for our first-ever blood drive supporting Hopkins County EMS’s new Whole Blood Initiative—a critical advancement made possible through the support of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. This initiative allows our EMS teams to carry two units of life-saving whole blood directly to patients when every second counts. 📅 February 28, 2026⏰...
Paris District Road Report for February 9, 2026
February 6, 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 9, 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...
