City of Cumby Issues Emergency 7-Day Burn Ban Due to Elevated Fire Danger
January 9, 2026 – Cumby, Texas — January 9, 2026 — The City of Cumby has issued an emergency 7-day burn ban, effective immediately, due to elevated fire danger and ongoing dry weather conditions. The burn ban was issued on January 9, 2026, to protect lives, property, and public safety within the city limits. Burn Ban Restrictions During the duration of the emergency order, the following activities are strictly...
Commissioner Sid Miller Praises Texas Fluoride Settlement Protecting Children
January 9, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is applauding a recent settlement secured by Attorney General Ken Paxton that requires clearer and more responsible marketing of children’s fluoride toothpaste. In a statement released January 9, 2026, Miller praised Paxton for prioritizing children’s health and standing up for Texas parents. The settlement requires Procter & Gamble, the maker of Crest...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held January 15th
January 8, 2026 – We are starting out the new year with a bang by having our very own society president, John A. Sellers, as our speaker on Thursday, January 15, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). You are encouraged to attend this meeting at no cost to you despite his “professional speaker” status. We...
January Gardening List by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
January 8, 2026 – Gardening in January can be cold and uncomfortable, but in Hopkins County we are usually gifted with many pleasant winter days. Planning, planting, transplanting, pruning, and other general garden maintenance can all be accomplished during this time when many plants are dormant. Here are a few ideas to help gardeners get off the couch and be productive until spring arrives! January is a perfect time to prune...
Commissioner Miller Statement on Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy
The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: January 8, 2026 – “President Trump has delivered a bold, long-overdue course correction for America’s health—and none of this would be happening without his decisive leadership. As a longtime friend and unwavering ally of President Trump, I’ve stood with him from day one because he fights for rural America like no one else. Real food is not a trend. It’s common...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 14, 2026
January 5, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 14, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Toliver Auto Group 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. For nearly a century, the Toliver name has stood for more than selling vehicles, it’s stood for serving people. What...
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve After Nearly Six Decades of Support for Public Media
January 7, 2026 – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) — the long-standing nonprofit that historically funneled federal support to public radio and television stations across the United States — has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years of operation. Created by Congress in 1967 under the Public Broadcasting Act, CPB served as the steward of federal investments in public media, distributing grants to more...
Silver Saturday Night at the Senior Center January 10th on A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
January 7, 2026 – Coordinator of the Sulphur Springs, Texas, Senior Citizens Activity Center, Dawna Pryor, visited on the first episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey in 2026. Dawna and John Mark chatted about the new event, “Silver Saturday Night,” which has it’s next gathering January 10th, 2026. They also talked about upcoming Karaoke opportunities at the Senior Citizens...
City National Bank is Just One of Many Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation 2026 Gala Sponsors
January 6, 2026 – Dinner, dancing, and a room full of people ready to party with purpose – oh what a night! Proceeds of the Gala will help fund the surgical services expansion of local non-profit hospital CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Save your sponsorship and seat here: Gala2026.GiveSmart.com. City National Bank is kicking off the New Year on a philanthropic note! CNB is sponsoring the 20th Annual Gala...
Local Healthcare Visionaries: The Story of One Couple
January 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Last year the community celebrated a magnificent milestone which was the 75th anniversary of the local hospital. Before 1949 there were several small hospitals owned by various doctors in the community. At some point, the need for one hospital to serve the community was realized with the establishment of the hospital on Davis Street. There are many great stories...
