Paris District Road Report for February 9, 2026
February 6, 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 9, 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...
How to Make Your Super Bowl Sunday a Guaranteed Win
February 6, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Want to have a sure-fire win on Super Bowl Sunday, regardless of how your favorite team performs? Take matters into your own hands and bid on epic items in the online Gala Auction Pre-Sale. Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com and place your bids before the auction closes at 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 8. Perfect for halftime, commercial breaks, or anytime the refs make it hard to watch....
Jean Darr
July 22, 1940 — February 5, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Jean Darr, age 85 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at First Baptist Church in the Spence Chapel with Dr. Jeff Gravens and Andy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at New Pickton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Darr passed...
Simpson is awarded the Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award
February 6, 2026 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service Assistant Director Hughes Simpson was presented with a Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award for 2024-2025 at a ceremony on Wednesday evening in College Station, Texas. Simpson received this award for his extraordinary contributions to the State and People of Texas through the conservation and protection of forests and natural...
Riley is awarded the Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award
February 6, 2026 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service Division Director of Forestry & Natural Resource Management Gretchen Riley was presented with a Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award for 2024-2025 at a ceremony on Wednesday evening in College Station, Texas. Riley received this award for her exceptional commitment, innovation, and leadership throughout her 15 years with Texas...
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...
