Dinner Bell for April 8, 2026
April 2, 2026 – WEEK OF: April 8, 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 a meal. In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of the hospital...
Big Tex Urban Farms Marks 10 Years, Surpasses 2 Million Servings for South Dallas
April 2, 2026 – DALLAS, Texas — Big Tex Urban Farms, the State Fair of Texas’ year-round agricultural initiative, is celebrating its 10th anniversary after reaching a major milestone: more than 2 million servings of fresh produce donated to South Dallas communities. Homegrown Food Justice – We believe in a Dallas where food deserts no longer exist. Where every family, regardless of zip code, has equitable access to...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Highlights Pecan Industry During National Pecan Month
April 2, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is calling attention to one of the state’s most iconic crops as April marks National Pecan Month, recognizing the economic and cultural importance of pecans across the Lone Star State. Miller praised Texas growers, processors, and farming families for their role in maintaining the state’s position as a leading producer. Texas ranks third nationally in...
Rain Overnight: More Expected on Saturday
April 2, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Rainfall over the past 24 hours brought measurable moisture to Hopkins County, with as much as 0.30 inches recorded overnight, offering a modest boost to soil conditions but continuing a pattern of unsettled spring weather. Light rain moved through the Sulphur Springs area late Wednesday into early Thursday, accompanied by cloudy skies and mild temperatures. While the rainfall totals were...
Dallas Native Serves Aboard Future Navy Warship
April 1, 2026 – By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Seaman Apprentice Dante Hannans, a native of Dallas, Texas, serves aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Bougainville, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. As one of the Secretary of the Navy’s priorities, America’s...
Anglers Catch Hundreds of Record-Setting Fish in 2025
April 1, 2026 – ATHENS – Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025. The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of Universal City with 52. He averaged an incredible, one record per week, with most of his submissions being uncommonly targeted species that include common carp...
Lone Star Land Steward 2026 Ecoregion Winners Announced
April 1, 2026 – AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners. This year’s award winners represent a variety of conservation efforts, ecosystems and accomplishments, all demonstrating excellence in natural resource management and stewardship. The Lone Star Land Steward Award recognizes private landowners in Texas for their exemplary...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed April 3rd
March 31, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be closed Friday, April 3rd, 2026 in observance of Good Friday. The library will reopen for “all your research needs” Monday, April 6th, 2026, at 9:30am. Come in and look for those ancestors you have wondered about for so long. The Genealogical Society wishes everyone a blessed weekend and a very joyful Easter. The Hopkins...
TEXAS LAWMAKER RAISES CONCERNS OVER INVOLUNTARY ORGAN DONATION
March 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — A Texas lawmaker is raising renewed concerns about whether current state law allows individuals to become organ donors without explicit consent, particularly in cases involving unidentified or unrepresented patients. State Rep. Tom Oliverson, a Republican from Cypress, has warned that existing statutes give hospital administrators and, in some cases, district court judges the authority to determine the...
Emcees Announced for Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Mingo
March 30, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Plans are well underway for The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s third annual Mingo to be held on Thursday, April 9. It will be a fun night of bingo, camaraderie, and prizes. As with all Foundation events, Mingo depends on the kind volunteers who donate their time to work the event. There are volunteer opportunities to show off prizes, work at the bar, sell extras, pass out food,...
