Will Stop-Start Technology Finally Die
January 23, 2026 – Stop-start engine systems have become a common feature in modern vehicles, marketed as a simple way to cut fuel consumption and emissions by automatically shutting the engine off when a car is idling and restarting it when the driver accelerates. While the technology is intended to improve efficiency in congested, stop-and-go traffic, it has also drawn persistent criticism from drivers and mechanics who...
Texas Rangers Ready for 2026 Push as Spring Training Opens Feb. 20
January 23, 2026 – As anticipation builds for the 2026 baseball season, the Texas Rangers are gearing up to take the field for spring training beginning Friday, February 20 in Surprise, Arizona, marking the start of a crucial preseason for a club looking to return to contention. KSST will be broadcasting Texas Ranger games all season. Under new manager Skip Schumaker — who took over following the departure of Bruce Bochy after...
Texas Grid Power Sources This Morning
January 23, 2026 – Here are the sources of electrical power keeping the Texas Grid working this morning. Natural gas and wind are doing the heavy lifting.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Inclement Weather Closure Notice
January 23, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that due to forecasted inclement weather and for the safety of their volunteers and patrons, the library will close at 12:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am. Be careful out there. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Brine Operation Scheduled for Bridges, Major Roadways
January 23, 2026 – TxDOT prepares for possible winter weather PARIS – Due to the possibility of winter weather, TxDOT crews began brine operations on Interstates 30 and US 75, this week. All bridges and overpasses across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of salt and water designed to help prevent ice and snow from sticking to surfaces. The Paris...
No Dinner Bell for January 28, 2026
January 27, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 28, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Hello all,Prayers that all are warm and safe during this cold snap here in our region.To ensure safety, we will NOT have dinner bell on Wednesday this week, January 28th. Weather allowing, we look to reopen the church and campus activities by noon Wednesday, however, there is not enough time to properly clear our parking area nor prep food for this activity.Thanking...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Blasts Lab-Grown Meat Ruling: “Texas Will Not Back Down”
January 22, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently condemned a federal ruling that undermines the state’s recently enacted ban on lab-grown meat, calling it “an assault on Texas ranchers, a gift to Washington elites, and a slap in the face to state sovereignty.” “This ruling is an assault on the livelihoods of Texas ranchers and impairs Texas’s ability to protect its people,” Miller said. “Texas...
20th Anniversary Gala Postponed Due to Weather
January 20, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has made the decision to postpone their 20th anniversary Gala scheduled for January 24. The Foundation has been asked by local officials to postpone the fundraiser since the Civic Center serves as a warming location for our community when needed. With that in mind as well as the Foundation’s concern for the health and safety of...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Has Cancelled Next Lunch & Learn January 28th
January 27, 2026 – Because we are not yet comfortable with the level of safety offered by our highways, roads and city streets, we are opting to close again tomorrow, January 28, 2026. Hopefully, we will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We are normally closed for research on Wednesday anyway, but this means we will not be able to hold a Lunch & Learn this month. An email will be sent to our...
Paris District Road Report for January 19, 2026
January 15, 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 January 19, 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...
