Texas Democratic Party Chairman will Speak at an Event June 5th in Hopkins County
May 9, 2025 – The Hopkins County Democratic Party announces that on June 5th, 2025, they will be hosting a rally. The Democratic Party Chairman will be speaking at this event. The rally will be held at the HW Grays Building in Sulphur Springs, Texas, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The public is invited to attend.
Sign Program Offers Comfort and Awareness
May 9, 2025 – By Danny Perez – HOUSTON — Losing a family member in a vehicle crash is incredibly devastating and the impacts last a lifetime. To provide some comfort, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) offers families a way to honor loved ones through a memorial sign program. The program is offered to motorcyclists killed by another driver’s negligence and people killed in crashes caused by impaired...
2025 Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic Breaks All-Time Fundraising Record
State Fair of Texas Supporters Raise $325,000 for Texas Students By Bridget Browning | May 8, 2025 – The Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event raised a record-breaking $325,000 with all event proceeds going to Texas youth participating in the State Fair’s Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Programs. The Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Big Tex Scholarship Programs supports graduating high school seniors around...
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is Back
May 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The dates have been set for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo. Thursday, August 7, the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center will be filled with hundreds of bingo players eager to win handbags from brands such as Louis Vuitton, STAUD, Tory Burch, Stella McCartney, Kate Spade, and more. Sponsorships for this highly coveted event will go on sale May 19 at...
East Texas A&M News Release: Outstanding Alumni Honored at Awards Gala
May 9, 2025 – The 2025 Alumni Awards Gala Honors Alumni Who Inspire, Lead and Give Back. COMMERCE, TX, May 7, 2025— The East Texas A&M University Alumni Association hosted the 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on April 26. The formal dinner and program honored six exceptional Lions whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, leadership and the university community. Held at the Rayburn Student Center, this year’s gala celebrated...
Arlington Police Can Now Send Drones as ‘First Responders’
May 8, 2025 – The Arlington Police Department is pioneering a new approach to emergency response by deploying drones as first responders. This cutting-edge initiative makes Arlington one of the first cities in the United States to routinely dispatch drones to emergency calls, enhancing efficiency and officer safety. Under the new program, drones will be launched directly from remote locations and arrive at the scene of an...
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Celebrates National Beef Month
The month-long celebration recognizes the importance of the beef industry and the people who work in it AUSTIN – Join Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in celebrating Beef Month this May. Here in Texas, if there’s one thing we know better than almost anyone, it’s cattle. From the rolling plains of the Panhandle to the pastures of the Hill Country, beef isn’t just what’s for dinner—it’s a way of life. Texas has been...
More Than $1.3 Million Awarded in Big Tex Scholarship Program Awards to 220 Texas Students
By Veronica Delgado | May 8, 2025 Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex® Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting agriculture, education, and community involvement. We are proud to announce another year of supporting Texas students through scholarships towards furthering their education, with the State Fair of Texas awarding more than $1.3 million in new college...
Sr. Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup of Coffee to Discuss What the Center has Planned for a Mother’s Day Celebration
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share what the Center has in store for the community in the upcoming weeks. John Mark and Dawna chatted about the Mother’s Day Celebration the Senior Citizens Activity Center will host May 9th, 2025. The two also talked about the upcoming talk CNB will have on avoiding fraud, the Senior Prom,...
ETAMU to Celebrate Largest Graduating Class of All Time on May 9 & 10
May 6, 2025 – Students will receive their degrees in one of five ceremonies across two days. COMMERCE, TX, May 6, 2025— More than 1,600 East Texas A&M University students are poised to break a record as the largest graduating class in the 135+ year history of the university at commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. In total, 1,646 graduates will receive their degrees across five...
