State Fair of Texas Announces Attractions, Entertainment Lineup, and Weekend Rodeos for 2025 Fair
By Bridget Browning | August 1, 2025 | The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2025 State Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the State Fair, free with your admission ticket. Celebrating all things Texan is central to the State Fair’s nonprofit mission and providing entertainment that appeals to our diverse mix of fairgoers – for the...
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Has Record Turn Out
July 31, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group met on July 14 and had its most well-attended meeting yet. Faces both new and familiar gathered to learn, share cancer stories, testimonies, and prayer requests, discuss outreach ideas, and enjoy each other’s company. Stacy Davis, MS, LPC, led a discussion on anxiety and how to stay strong for yourself and others...
Latest THC Bill Moves to Texas House
July 31, 2025 – Senate Bill 5, authored by State Senator Charles Perry (R–Lubbock), aims to significantly restrict the availability of THC-containing hemp products in Texas. Passed by the Senate on a 20-9 vote, the bill would ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of consumable hemp products containing any form of THC, including delta-8 and delta-9 variants. However, it would still permit the sale and use of products...
TAX-FREE Weekend Coming Soon
July 30, 2025 – In Texas, the annual back-to-school tax‑free weekend is scheduled for August 8–10, 2025. During this three-day period, qualifying purchases like most clothing, footwear, backpacks, and school supplies priced under $100 per item are exempt from both state (6.25%) and local (up to 2%) sales tax. Eligible items include everyday wear, shoes, book bags, and standard school supplies—though high-cost accessories like...
Paris Junior College Radiologic Technology Program Celebrates 20 Years
July 29, 2025 – Paris, Texas – Paris Junior College is proud to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Radiologic Technology Program, marking two decades of exceptional service to the healthcare community and a continued commitment to student success. Since its launch in 2005, the program has graduated hundreds of highly skilled Radiologic Technologists, many of whom are now working in hospitals, clinics,...
Big Tex Boots on the Highway…Again!
By Taylor Austin | July 28, 2025 | Mr. Tex’s boots are headed to Washington D.C.! Big Tex’s iconic cowboy boots will leave the great state of Texas for only the second time in their history to be featured in a national museum exhibition. This summer, the State Fair of Texas will send Big Tex’s famous size-96 Lucchese boots on a cross-country journey to Washington, D.C., where they will be part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s...
Health Fair to be Held August 12th at the ROC
July 28, 2025 – A Health Fair will be held August 12, 2025, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The fair will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm. There will be many vendors, and door prizes. The Moncrief Cancer Institute is putting on this Health Fair. They will be handing out FREE Colorectal Cancer Kits for you to take Home and do the test on your own. If you would like to set up a booth at the Health Fair that will be held on...
Designer Handbag Bingo Mystery Handbag Raffle Tickets On Sale
July 28, 2025 -Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Mystery Handbag Raffle is one hot ticket, and you do not need to be present to win. Tickets are on sale at HandbagBingo25.GiveSmart.com for $30 each, and only 350 will be sold. Since the event sold out in less than 9 hours, these raffle tickets could go quickly as well. The luxury handbag donated by Hazel Fielder of The Method Aesthetics is...
Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Paris As Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
July 25, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the City of Paris on being designated the fourth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process. The Digital Media Friendly Texas program helps spur digital media production across the state and grow local jobs in animation, visual effects, video games, and extended...
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 28, 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 July 28, 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 approach...
