Tumbleweed Smith Will be Inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame
August 21, 2025 – Tumbleweed Smith, originator and producer of THE SOUND OF TEXAS radio series will be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame on November 1st in the Broadcast Museum in Kilgore. After 9 years in radio and television news, Tumbleweed decided features were what he really liked to do. “It was sort of an experiment in free enterprise,” he says. “I wanted to see if I could make a living doing what I really like to...
Texas School Districts Blocking Ten Commandments; Houston Area Tops List
August 20, 2025 – A federal judge has temporarily blocked 11 Texas school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, halting enforcement of a new state law, Senate Bill 10, that was set to take effect Sept. 1. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery ruled Wednesday that the law likely violates the First Amendment’s Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses. The injunction follows a lawsuit filed by 16 Texas families,...
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group
August 20, 2025 – Sulphur Springs – The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation met last Monday with special guest Amy Newsom, APRN, FNP-C.Amy shared a wealth of knowledge about nutrition and vitamin deficiency and how regulating the two can improve the quality of life not only for cancer patients, but all people. “The body is like a plant. It needs the proper nutrients...
Texas DPS Unveils New, More Secure Driver’s License and ID Cards
August 19, 2025 – Starting this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is rolling out a new design for all driver’s licenses and state ID cards, aimed at enhancing security and deterring fraud. The previously issued cards, with the current design, are still valid until their expiration date. The updated cards include advanced security features, including laser-engraved text, tactile surfaces, and new ultraviolet...
No, $1,390 Stimulus Checks Are Not Coming — IRS and Lawmakers Confirm
August 18, 2025 – Social media posts claiming that $1,390 stimulus checks are set to be distributed soon are false, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and members of Congress. The IRS confirmed this week that no new federal stimulus program has been authorized and that Congress has not approved any new round of economic impact payments. The misinformation appears to stem from viral social media posts and videos...
Dinner Bell Menu for August 20, 2025
August 17, 2025 – 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. The City National, the oldest bank in continual service in Sulphur Springs, was chartered in 1889 and has locations in Hopkins, Wood, Rains, Van Zant, Gregg, Upshur, Cass, Morris and surrounding counties. It...
Trading Post for August 28, 2025
For Sale: Ford 4000 Diesel tractor, $3800. Good for shredding or baling hay. 903-717-1194 a old school table top gumball machine (its the red bottom one with the glass bowl) great on counter or end table asking only $8, call 903.440.5523 for pic. One year old Maytag large capacity and 3 year old Maytag dryer great condition $400 for both also have 6 year old side by side GE stainless steel for $300 call 9728380137 for more...
Hayride, Presentation on Insects and Moth Night at Daphne Prairie
To All, a Reminder! From the Northeast Texas Native Prairies Association of Texas: August 23rd Evening Hayride & Prairie Walk, Insect Presentation, Dinner & Black Light Moth Night Please join us at Daphne Prairie for a wonderful evening of exploring the insects of native prairies, hearing a presentation on Insects of the Prairie, a free dinner, and a night of moth observations with black lights at Daphne Prairie. ...
Celebrity Judges Announced for 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards
By Bridget Browning | August 14, 2025 With the Fair season in full swing, that also means it’s time to crown the next winners of the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards. It’s no easy feat to make it to this point, considering there were 76 total entries submitted. These were then whittled down to 30 semi-finalists. Now, it all comes down to the final 15 that will compete live in the final round at this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards...
Stewcomers Meeting This Month
August 14, 2025 – Who’s ready Stewcomers!? If this is your first year cooking at the Hopkins County Stew Festival or wanting to learn more-we’ve got you covered! Join us for a First-Time Cooks Meeting this Tuesday, August 26th at 5:30 PM at the Chamber Office on Main. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know so your debut is a delicious success. See you soon, stew lovers… Chamber address: 110 Main...
