Breast Cancer Support Group Enjoys Book Discussion
February 16, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Breast Cancer support group met on Monday, February 9, with retired librarian and bibliophile Markeda Fisher serving as the guest speaker. Fisher discussed some of her favorite books, both fiction and non-fiction, and provided a handout of herrecent 5-star reads. Attendees added their personal favorites and thoughts on the books Fisherdiscussed. Bibliotherapy is a...
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Baby Chicks and Start Your Own Flock?
February 16, 2026 – Thinking about starting your own backyard flock? Many new and experienced farmers alike are asking whether now is a good time to buy baby chicks and begin raising poultry. Seasonal factors matter: Spring is traditionally the busiest season for chick sales because warmer weather is ideal for raising young birds. Hatcheries tend to have more breeds available and first-time chicken keepers enjoy better...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Cord Blood Registry for Exploiting New Parents and Illegally Profiting by Misleading Them About Their Newborns’ Cord Blood Cells
February 16, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued CBR Systems Inc. (“CBR”) for taking advantage of new parents who want to protect their children. CBR exploits new parents’ love for their children by charging them, often at a steep price, to bank their newborns’ umbilical cord stem cells. But their services are largely worthless with regard to their advertised purpose. CBR has repeatedly used misleading, emotional sales...
February Gardening can be a Challenge by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
February 15, 2026 – February gardening can be a challenge, but it is possible! Most gardening chores in February involve preparation for the spring season–pruning, transplanting, and garden clean up. Start by finishing pruning shade trees, fruit trees, blueberries, and other perennials. Bush roses can be pruned by about 50%, always cutting above an outward-facing bud. Wait to prune climbing roses until...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn February 25th
February 15, 2026 – Our first “Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn” of 2026 (our January meeting was canceled due to inclement weather!) is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites individuals interested in genealogical research to attend. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal, and...
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Every Friday Through Lent
February 15, 2026 – The first KoC Fish Fry of 2026 will be this Friday. With so many options, no one goes away hungry. Service starts at 5PM and goes till 7pm. Right here in Sulphur Springs at St. James Catholic Church. Originating from early Church tradition and codified by Pope St. Gregory 1400 years ago, this practice has evolved into a popular community, fish fry culture. Knights of Columbus at the ready! Plenty of USA...
Paris District Road Report for February 16, 2026
February 13, 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 February 16, 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...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open February 14th
February 13, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, February 14th, 2026, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” Come in and look for those ancestors you have wondered about for so long. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Texas Farm Bureau Supports ‘Farm Bill 2.0’ Introduced in Congress
February 13, 2026 – The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President following today’s introduction of “Farm Bill 2.0” bill by U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson. “Texas farmers and ranchers have been calling on Congress to finish its work on the farm bill for too long now. “Texas Farm Bureau is proud to support House Committee on Agriculture Chairman...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 26th
February 13, 2026 – A reminder! This month we will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month instead of the third. Jim Thornhill will be our speaker on Thursday, February 26, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX., at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). In Jim’s presentation, “Runaway Scrape,” he will relate...
