Hopkins County Judge Newsom Enacts Burn Ban on Hopkins County February 6
Feb 6 2026 – ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING WHEREAS, Robert Newsom, Hopkins County Judge finds that conditions in the county’sunincorporated areas pose a public safety hazard worsened by outdoor buming, and the TexasForest Service confirms drought conditions;
Raise Your Bid and Raise the Roof!
February 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Everybody loves a winner – so be one! Bid on epic prizes and put your name in the hat to win $500 cash. Every person who bids in the online Gala Auction Pre-Sale is entered in a drawing to be held during the Gala on May 9. The $500 cash prize is sponsored by Chris Voorheese, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones. Shannon Barker (left) is pictured with Holly Thompson (middle) as Holly...
Rare PLAYERS Championship Golf Package Available Now for a Limited Time
February 5, 2026 -Sulphur Springs, Texas – Sports fans, golf enthusiasts, and those with a bucket list are invited to experience one of sport’s most prestigious events up close with The PLAYERS Championship Package, hosted at the world-renowned TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. This exclusive package offers the opportunity to watch the game’s top players compete on the iconic Stadium Course, home of the famous par-3 17th...
Dinner Bell for February 11, 2026
February 5, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 11, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: The Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Dinner Bell Ministry started the first week of February 2012. Today, we celebrate our 15th year of serving our community. We are grateful and would like to thank all...
East Texas A&M Receives $8 Million Gift from Rene’ Griffin, Largest in University History
February 5, 2026 – COMMERCE – East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of the university and to Lion Athletics. In recognition of this transformational gift, the new event center, currently under construction on the campus of East Texas A&M, will be named the Rene’ Griffin Event...
Chamber Connection – February 5, 2026
By Butch Burney The cutoff to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 99th Annual Banquet and Community Awards is fast approaching. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2025 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator,...
Bid for the Ride of a Lifetime: Firetruck Expedition including Donuts
February 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Sirens, smiles, and sprinkles are hitting the auction block in the online Gala Auction Pre-Sale. The private firetruck ride to school for four, complete with fresh donuts, is one hot package! The winner will enjoy an unforgettable ride aboard an authentic fire engine, making memories with friends or family while supporting a great cause. Not normally available to the general...
Cancer Support Group to Meet Monday, February 9
February 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Monday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Rd. The group welcomes ladies who have or have had any type of cancer and is not limited to breast cancer. February’s guest speaker will be Markeda Fisher, retired librarian and avid reader. She will share her top book recommendations across many genres in hopes...
Sulphur Springs City Managers Report February 3, 2026
February 5, 2026 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday February 3, 2026, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: SULPHUR SPRINGS CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had one workers’ compensation claim in January when a Wastewater Plant Operator slipped and fell at a lift station, resulting in a contusion to his right wrist. The...
Wildcats Commited to Play College Football at Texas A&M University- Texarkana
February 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs Wildcat football players Jaxson Haire, Tre Pannell and Jeff Stevenson have commited to play college football at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, which is starting a new program with play to begin in 2027. Jaxson Haire Wildcat 7 Tre Pannell Wildcat 90 Jeff Stevenson Wildcat 54 Haire rushed for over 1,000 yards, caught 48 passes for 485 yards and scored 24 touchdowns in his senior season for...
