6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo is Sold Out
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Tables for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo were completely sold out before noon on the first day of sales—a record-breaking response. Individual tickets will not be available for purchase. The event is expected to see 590 in attendance, making it the largest yet. This year’s title sponsor is Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Awarded Scholarships This Year
June 23, 2025 – The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, awarded scholarships to five worthy individuals this year. The five 2025 Seniors that earned the scholarships from First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs were Lucy Conner, Mac Conner, Gabriel Hardy, Cameron Brown, and Lucas Silva. First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, congratulates their 2025 Seniors! For more information,...
Tumbleweed Smith will be Performing his one man show OUTRAGEOUS TEXANS July 4th
June 22, 2025 – Tumbleweed Smith will be performing his one man show OUTRAGEOUS TEXANS during the July 4th events in Fort Davis. It will be at 2 PM Saturday, July 5th in the Chamber of Commerce building. This is a Chamber sponsored event. There’s no charge to the public to attend and it is suitable for all ages. His 30-minute show features the humorous stories from characters he has interviewed for his syndicated radio program...
Good Year For Watermelons, Bad Year For Growers
June 22, 2025 – Texas watermelon growers are facing a challenging season as strong yields and high-quality fruit have not translated into profitable market prices. Despite favorable growing conditions that produced an abundant and excellent crop, prices have remained disappointingly low as the peak of the watermelon season approaches. Growers report that a combination of market saturation and competition from other states has...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 23, 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 June 23, 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...
Tick Talk: How to Spot, Avoid and Remove Ticks in Texas
June 20, 2025 – Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares tips to stay safe this tick season As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening. Pete Teel, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist and Regents Professor in...
Texas Will Participate in Summer Food Aid Program
June 20, 2025 – Texas is preparing to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program, a federal initiative aimed at reducing childhood hunger when schools are out of session. The program, set to launch in Texas in 2027, will provide eligible families with $120 per child during the summer months to help cover the cost of groceries. This effort is designed to bridge the nutritional gap many low-income...
Designer Handbag Bingo Table Sales Begin Monday at Midnight
June 19, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Tables for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo go on sale this Monday, June 23rd. Seats at this event are highly coveted, so we recommend having a game plan with your tablemates to ensure you get to play. Luxury handbags from designers such as Louis Vuitton, Staud, Chloe, Tori Burch, Stella McCartney, Consuela, Brighton, Strathberry, and Kate Spade will make...
Local Corvette Club Donates Fans to Senior Citizen Center
June 19, 2025 – As summer approaches, the heat inside the homes of local seniors will be on the rise. Being able to move a little air becomes a huge benefit to help keep seniors cool and keep their electricity costs down. Several members of the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club zoomed on over delivering fans to Dawna Pryor, director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Center.
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Grand Re-Opening Slated for July 1
June 17, 2025 – ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will welcome the public back July 1 for its grand re-opening following major renovations. Renovations commenced in August 2023, updating nearly 300,000 gallons of aquariums, adding new large aquariums, renovating the Toyota Fishes of Texas theater and other existing exhibits and adding new exhibits. The project also...
