Shining Star Productions Bringing Hello, Dolly! to Sulphur Springs
January 5, 2026 – Shining Star Productions presents, Hello, Dolly! on stage at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium, January 16th through the 18th, 2026! “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and join Shining Star Productions for this classic, feel-good musical comedy! Shining Star Productions is thrilled to bring the beloved story of meddling matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi to the SSISD Auditorium. This is sure to be...
Commissioner Miller Warns Texas as China Mystery Seed Package Deliveries Continue
January 5, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today urged Texans to remain vigilant as unsolicited packages containing unidentified seeds continue to arrive at their doorsteps. Since February 2025, TDA has collected seed deliveries at 109 locations across the Lone Star State, totaling 1,101 packs of unsolicited seeds. While small in appearance, these packages...
FM vs. RM and other uniquely Texan highways
January 5, 2026 – By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — Highway designations can be tricky. To get where you’re going in Texas, you can take an FM to a PR and that would be no BS. “BS” as in Business State Highway. What did you think it meant? Texas is home to the nation’s largest highway system, and with that comes one of the most colorful collections of highway designations in the country. From State Highways and Spurs to Loops, and a...
New Recycling Facility Open in Sulphur Springs
January 5, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS — A new recycling service is officially open in Sulphur Springs, marking a milestone for the community as residents head into the new year with expanded options for waste reduction and environmental stewardship. The new recycling location will open Monday, January 5, 2026, at 2800 Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs. The facility will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and...
Paris District Road Report for January 5, 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 5, 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 their speed as they...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 7, 2026
January 2, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 7, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: John & Mary Heilman, JHH Investments 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. On January 7, 2026, the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry is beginning its Fifteenth Year of providing meals to...
Gala 2026 Sponsor Photos
January 2, 2026 – Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com for underwriting, sponsorships, and tickets. This year’s proceeds will help fund the surgical services expansion of the local nonprofit hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Photo 1: Arvis Tanton and his family have been caring for the people of Hopkins County for decades through their work at Carriage House Manor, and the Foundation is deeply grateful for...
Commissioner Miller Statement on the Passing of Tony Zaweski
December 31, 2025 – The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: Tony Zaweski was a true champion for Texas agriculture and a tireless advocate for the grain and feed industry. His leadership of the Texas Grain & Feed Association helped shape a strong and effective voice for producers and agribusiness across our state. Tony understood that agriculture thrives when good people are willing to serve and...
A Few Days Left to Purchase Fireworks; If That’s Your Thing
December 29, 2025 – As New Year’s celebrations approach, many people plan to ring in the new year with fireworks, but laws governing their sale and use vary by state and locality. In Texas, fireworks retailers are legally allowed to sell consumer fireworks during a specific winter sales window that runs from December 20 through midnight on January 1. After that deadline, sales must stop, even if retailers still have inventory....
Dry and Mild for the Next 7 Days in Hopkins County
Weather Update:The area will see generally dry and mild conditions over the coming week, with limited rainfall expected and moderate winds at times. That combination — dry conditions, breezy winds, and lack of measurable rain — can contribute to increasing fire danger, especially in grasslands and rural areas where vegetation remains dry and easily ignitable. Residents should exercise caution with outdoor burning or activities that...
