Governor Abbott Statement On ExxonMobil Redomiciling In Texas
March 10, 2026 | Austin, Texas |Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement following ExxonMobil’s announcement that they are redomiciling in Texas: ExxonMobil moved its headquarters to Texas in 1989. Today, the state serves as the center of the company’s executive leadership, corporate functions, major research facilities, and U.S. workforce. “Freed from the stranglehold of over-regulation, Texas is where global...
Billy Don Campbell
September 30, 1966 — March 9, 2026 Mr. Billy Don Campbell passed away at his residence on Monday, March 9, 2026. Billy Campbell was born on September 30, 1966, in Dallas, Texas to Joy D. and Tommie Lee (Cathey) Campbell. He married Joyce (Taylor) Campbell on September 1, 2000, in Hopkins County, Texas. Billy was a family man and good friend to everyone he met. He loved to go coon hunting. He especially loved to spend time with his...
March Burn Ban Lifted in Hopkins County, Caution Advised When Burning
March 10, 2026 – With the promise of wet weather in the forecast, Hopkins County Commissioners have lifted the current burn ban for county residents. Emergency Management Director Andy Endsley reminds county residents to continue to exercise caution when burning as the State of Texas still mandates outdoor burning to take place when winds are forecasted to be between 6mph and 23mph. As Hopkins County is forecasted to receive...
Juveniles Busted For Theft of Truck and Trailer
March 10, 2026 – Two juveniles have been arrested and transported to the Gregg County Juvenile Detention Center after a short investigation into a pickup and trailer theft reported Sunday 3/9/2026. In a press release received from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office the details of the investigation and arrests were given. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 03/10/2026Stolen Truck and Trailer Recovered; Two Juveniles in Custody —...
Angel Leigh Freeman
January 16, 1963 ~ March 5, 2026 (age 63) Angel Leigh Freeman (Arnold), who was born on January 16, 1963, in Kansas City, Kansas. Angel’s journey took her from San Jose, California, where she grew up alongside her older sister Christina and younger brother Larry, to many places where she built a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. After graduating from Leland High School (San Jose, CA) in 1981 and earning...
Georgia Finch
September 1, 1957 — March 7, 2026 Sulphur Springs Georgia Finch, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing Home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Georgia Finch was born on September 1, 1957, in Mississippi. Those who knew her will always remember her for her bubbly smile and warm spirit. It was often said that to know Georgia was to love her, as she had a natural way of bringing joy and kindness to everyone she...
Stephen Adren Rhodes
December 2, 1955 ~ March 7, 2026 (age 70) Stephen Adren “Steve” Rhodes, age 70, of Yantis, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. Steve was born on December 2, 1955 in Greenville, Texas to Burt Rhodes and Dorothy Braziel Rhodes. He grew up in Greenville and Emory Texas, and is a graduate of Rains High School who also attended East Texas State University. On July 29, 1983, Steve...
There’s Still Time to RSVP to Attend the 90+ Bridges Banquet
March 9, 2026 – The 22nd Annual Sulphur Springs 90+ Bridges Banquet will be held Saturday, April 11th, 2026, beginning at 12:00Noon. The event will be held at the Sulphur Springs, Texas, Senior Citizens Activity Center. You can expect an afternoon of singing, awards, fellowship, a delicious meal, and more. Everyone always has a great, memorable, time at these events! Don’t miss out! So they know who to make certificates...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held March 19th
March 9, 2026 – You are invited to come and hear our speaker, Kenneth Sivard, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX., at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). A sixth-generation McCurtain County native, Kenny Sivard joined the McCurtain County Historical Society at age fifteen. Working with the society, he has created...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open March 14th
March 9, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, March 14th, 2026, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” Come in and look for those ancestors you have wondered about for so long. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
