Officials to Break Ground for a new Texas A&M Forest Service Facility in McGregor, Texas
February 15, 2026 – WHO: Texas A&M Forest Service, City of McGregor, Texas A&M University System WHAT: Agency, System and City officials will ceremoniously break ground for a new Texas A&M Forest Service facility in McGregor, Texas. WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 202610:30 a.m. WHERE: 6521 Bluebonnet Parkway, 403D, McGregor, Texas(on the grounds of the current Texas A&M Forest Service...
Yasmina Janet Hernandez
August 6, 1965 — January 31, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Yasmina Hernandez, age 60 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00P.M. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Centro Christiano de Adoracian with Pastor Pacheco officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with David Murga, Ramiro Hernandez, Daniel Giron, Cody Godfrey, Freddy Colvera, Manuel Puentes serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 15, 2026
Hey friends! The other day while I was driving I saw an old tire tread that had undoubtedly come from a vehicle while running down the interstate and it struck me rather deeply. I saw that tire and I thought I’ve felt like that tire. You know, at one point someone needed new tires, wanted new tires and they were so thankful for the tires when they got them. They then proceeded to drive from here to there and...
Paris District Road Report for February 16, 2026
February 13, 2026 – 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 February 16, 2026. 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...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open February 14th
February 13, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, February 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.
Texas Farm Bureau Supports ‘Farm Bill 2.0’ Introduced in Congress
February 13, 2026 – The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President following today’s introduction of “Farm Bill 2.0” bill by U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson. “Texas farmers and ranchers have been calling on Congress to finish its work on the farm bill for too long now. “Texas Farm Bureau is proud to support House Committee on Agriculture Chairman...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 26th
February 13, 2026 – A reminder! This month we will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month instead of the third. Jim Thornhill will be our speaker on Thursday, February 26, 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). In Jim’s presentation, “Runaway Scrape,” he will relate...
JURY CANCELLATION FOR 62nd DISTRICT COURT
February 13, 2026 – The court asks that an announce/post be made that the jury panel for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 9:00 at the Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church Street, 2nd Floor, has been cancelled. Thank you, Cheryl Fulcher, District ClerkHopkins County, Texas
Burn Ban Continues
February 12, 2026 – Donna Goins, the Administrative Assistant to Hopkins County Judge Newsom, reached out to KSST to inform the public of the following. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court declares an urgent public necessity; and whereas, an emergency exists only if immediate action is required of a governmental body because of an imminent threat to public health and safety or a reasonable unforeseeable situation; the...
PJC African American Club Invites Community to Attend Informational Session with Texas Ranger Gregory Wilson
February 12, 2026 – Paris, Texas — The Paris Junior College African American Club invites students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to attend a special informational session featuring Texas Ranger Gregory Wilson, a Paris native and distinguished member of the Texas Rangers. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Math and Science room 101 on the Paris Junior College...
