Texas Teens Urged to Take the Pledge to Always Buckle Up
February 19, 2026 – TxDOT partners with UIL on high school seat belt challenge PARIS – Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it’s a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) are calling on high school students to pledge to buckle up every time they get...
TxDOT Seeking Public Feedback for Paris District Area Bicycle Plan
February 19, 2026 – Public invited to participate, complete the survey and provide comments WHEN:Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 – Tuesday, March 24, 2026WHERE: Virtual public meeting on txdot.govMEDIA:Meeting will feature a pre-recorded video presentation highlighting the Paris District Bicycle Plan. Participants will be invited to submit a survey to provide comments. PARIS – Now’s the time to let us know what you think...
Jay Hodge Chevrolet Leads the Charge for the Health Care Foundation’s Mingo
February 19, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – And they’re off! Jay Hodge Chevrolet is taking the lead as the first Big Daddy sponsor of the year for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 2026 Mingo, set for Thursday, April 9. The event offers epic prizes like grills, coolers, guns, speakers, tech-gear, and other must-haves — all benefiting the Foundation’s local free men’s clinic. To learn more or become a sponsor, visit...
Dinner Bell for February 25, 2026 *With Correct Menu
February 17, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 25, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health 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 food! We are blessed to have the Key Club here this Wednesday to serve and meet and greet! They will join us several times this calendar year. The...
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast This Saturday
February 19, 2026 – The annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is happening this Saturday. Get your fill of Kiwanis Pancakes, bacon, sausage and various beverages. The Civic Center will once again host the event. All you care to eat service will be from 7AM till noon. Be sure to meet up with friends and family and socialize for a bit. Kiwanis helps kids around the world. We look out for our community and focus on changing the world by...
Great Things Ahead for the Health Care Foundation’s Gala
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is excited to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Gala. This observance is more about the donors and volunteers who have kept the Gala going and the thirty-five healthcare projects the Gala has funded. At a time when many balls and galas seem to be slowing down, the Foundation’s Gala is getting its second wind. This is in part due to the growth of the local...
Enter to Win Two Free Tickets to the Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry
February 19, 2026 – KSST has two tickets for the Annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. They will be cooking that USA catfish and all the trimmings every Friday evening during lent. This is the first fish fry of 2026. The tickets are only good for the February 20th meal. To enter to win the tickets, comment on this post on Facebook. Make sure to include the name of the only US President who was a member of the Knights of Columbus....
Local Author Sharon Feldt Had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to Share Details About an Event on February 21st
February 18, 2026 – Local author and small business owner, Sharon Feldt, had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share details about a couple of books, and the event, “Ducky’s Book Pond” event being held at The Book Nook on Main on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Be sure to check out this informative episode and learn about some new books on the shelves at your local bookstore. A Second Cup of...
East Texas A&M Celebrates Topping Out of Rene’ Griffin Event Center
February 17, 2026 – COMMERCE, TX, East Texas A&M University marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, February 17, with a topping out ceremony for the new Rene’ Griffin Event Center. A topping out ceremony is a longstanding construction tradition that signals the completion of a building’s structural framework and the transition into its next phase. Representatives from Hoar Construction, who are building the...
Greg Abbott Touts Record Demand for Texas School Choice Program
February 17, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott on Monday celebrated what he called record-breaking interest in Texas’ new school choice initiative, with more than 100,000 families applying to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program in less than two weeks. State officials say the surge represents the largest launch of a new school choice program in the nation’s history. The program allows eligible students to...
