KSST Listener Discovers Unique Snowflake
January 26, 2026 – Confirming no two snowflakes are alike, KSST listener Coleman Barnett used his zoom on his phone camera phone to analyze a snowflake resting on his windshield.
Hopkins County Delays Scheduled Meetings, Closes Offices for Another Day
January 26, 2026 – Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom announces that County Offices will be closed on Tuesday January 27 due to continued inclement weather. Furthermore, the scheduled Regular Meeting of the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court as well as the following Work Session scheduled for Tuesday January 27 has been reset for February 3, 2026.
Hopkins County Rescinds Burn Ban
January 26, 2026 – If cabin fever has set in for you over the past few days, fear not as you can get back to the outdoors and help out the natural thawing process by burning some brush piles. Hopkins County has rescinded the burn ban first issued January 9, 2026 just a few short weeks ago when the outlook was bleak on if and when we would ever get some rain. The winter storm set in over the past few days dropping precipitation...
City of Sulphur Springs Offices to Close Due to Inclement Weather
January 25, 2026 – City Secretary Natalaie Burling announced on Sunday that the City of Sulphur Springs offices will be closed on Monday January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. The following statement is from City of Sulphur Springs: City Offices will be closed on Monday. Due to inclement weather, all City of Sulphur Springs offices will be closed tomorrow. This includes: • Municipal Court • City...
Hopkins County Offices Closed Monday Due to Winter Weather
January 25, 2026 – Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom has announced that all Hopkins County offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement winter weather conditions. The closure is being implemented to ensure the safety of county employees and the public as hazardous weather impacts travel conditions throughout the area. Essential services, including Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Office, will remain...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 25, 2026
Hey friends!! It’s been a journey for me lately for real. A journey of learning to live in the fullness of His love in this season I am in. And I’m reminded that living loved does not mean the journey is always easy, but it does mean we are never walking it alone. It does mean that Gods love accompanies us in the hard, in the difficult, in the overwhelming. In Hebrews we...
Jury Duty Originally Scheduled for January 26th Has Been Cancelled
January 23, 2026 – According to Hopkins County Deputy Clerk, Elsie Torres, the Jury Duty that was scheduled for Monday, Jan 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM for the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office has been cancelled. Judge Ginn has made the decision to cancel the trial due to inclement weather forecasted.
Eward Robert Valles
September 30, 1988 ~ January 21, 2026 (age 37) Funeral Service for Eward Tobert Valles, age 37, will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Pine Forest Cemetery. Mr. Valles passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
School Closing Como Pickton CISD
January 23, 2026 – Como and Pickton Communities, According to the Hopkins County Emergency Management Team and National Weather Service, winter storm conditions are not expected to arrive in Hopkins County until Friday evening between 6-8 PM. Therefore, CPCISD WILL be in school all day Friday with regular hours. Due to anticipated ice, snow, and extremely low temperatures on Saturday...
Brine Operation Scheduled for Bridges, Major Roadways
January 23, 2026 – TxDOT prepares for possible winter weather PARIS – Due to the possibility of winter weather, TxDOT crews began brine operations on Interstates 30 and US 75, this week. All bridges and overpasses across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of salt and water designed to help prevent ice and snow from sticking to surfaces. The Paris...
