A Blessing and Ribbon Cutting for the new CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Medical Specialty Building in Sulphur Springs, Texas, was Held December 4th
December 7, 2025 – A Grand Opening ceremony consisting of a Blessing and a Ribbon Cutting for the new CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Medical Specialty Building in Sulphur Springs, Texas, was held Thursday, December 4th, 2025. Speakers and attendees included Vice President of Mission Integration of CHRISTUS Mother Frances, Andy Navarro, Father Justin Wylie with CHRISTUS Mother Frances, President of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Paul...
Paris District Road Report for December 8, 2025
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 December 8, 2025. 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 their speed as they...
State Transportation Investments Continue to Save Texas Commuters Millions
December 7, 2025 – Traffic delays in Texas cities lower than other states PARIS – As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth and more vehicles on the road, targeted congestion-relief transportation investments are helping drivers spend less time stuck in traffic and saving Texans millions of dollars each year. Less congestion thanks to TxDOT projects The 2025 Texas Top 100 Congested Road Segments...
CHRISTUS Health Expands Patient Care with New Multi-Specialty Clinic in Sulphur Springs
December 6, 2025 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health celebrated the expansion of specialty care for patients in East Texas with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday for its newest multi-specialty clinic in Sulphur Springs. The 16,500-square-foot clinic opens to patients on Monday, Dec. 8, and brings together five key specialties under one roof: gastroenterology, general surgery, orthopedics, pain management and...
Texas A&M Forest Service Awards $17 Million to Texas Fire Departments
December 5, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Thanks to a historic investment by the 89th Texas Legislature, Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $17.6 million in funding to award 687 fire and rescue equipment grants and 66 dry hydrant grants to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program today. The Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance...
How the Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign Works
December 4, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Snowflake Campaign is a longstanding tradition in our community. It is the original crowd funding idea for Hopkins County healthcare. For a recommended donation of at least $25, the Foundation will place a snowflake bearing the honoree or tributee’s name. These are then affixed to the glass walls and windows in the...
Sulphur Springs City Managers Report November 2025
December 4, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday December 2, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – No workers’ compensation, liability, or property claims were filed in November. A notice of claim related to the Luminant/Vistra litigation was received and forwarded to TMLIRP. STREET...
Chamber Connection – December 3, 2025
By Butch Burney Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. When nominating a person or business, please write in the nomination letter the reasons you are proposing...
Keep Holidays Happy by Getting a Sober Ride
December 4, 2025 – December has highest number of drunk driving crashes in Texas PARIS – The loss of a loved one hits even harder over the holidays. There are empty chairs at thousands of tables for Texas families devastated by deadly drunk driving crashes. As Texans gather to celebrate this time of year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is urging Texans to extend their well-known kindness and courtesy to...
Texas Winery Makes Global History With Spot on World’s Best Vineyards List
December 4, 2025 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is celebrating a milestone for the state’s growing wine industry after William Chris Vineyards in Hye, TX was ranked 31st on the prestigious World’s Best Vineyards list — the first Texas winery ever to earn a place among the global elite. “This is a big accomplishment for Texas wine and an even bigger one for Texas pride,” Miller said Wednesday. He praised the...
