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...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Inclement Weather Closure Notice
January 23, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that due to forecasted inclement weather and for the safety of their volunteers and patrons, the library will close at 12:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am. Be careful out there. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
No Dinner Bell for January 28, 2026
January 27, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 28, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Hello all,Prayers that all are warm and safe during this cold snap here in our region.To ensure safety, we will NOT have dinner bell on Wednesday this week, January 28th. Weather allowing, we look to reopen the church and campus activities by noon Wednesday, however, there is not enough time to properly clear our parking area nor prep food for this activity.Thanking...
James Earl Jones
James Jones February 2, 1955 — January 17, 2026 James Earl Jones age 70, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. James was born on February 2, 1955 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Charles Wayne and Betty (Brasher) Jones. He is survived by his son, Corey Jones of Sulphur Springs, Texas; twin sister, Jean Thompson and her husband Richard; brother Roy Jones. ...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Wide-Sweeping Investigation into Unlawful Financial Incentives Related to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
January 22, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a landmark investigation into the multi-level, multi-industry scheme that has illegally incentivized medical providers to recommend childhood vaccines that are not proven to be safe or necessary. The wide-sweeping investigation will analyze an incentivization framework that has historically forced Texas kids to receive over 70 shots from birth to age 18 in order to continue...
Gerald DeWayne Chessher
Gerald Chessher Obituary Memorial Service for Gerald DeWayne Chessher, age 80, will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Brad and Kendra Richey Residence located at 497 County Road 1130 Cooper, Texas. Mr. Chessher passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Sulphur Springs Texas. Cole was born in Lake Creek, Texas on November 23, 1945. Parents were Owen and Bonnie Chessher. He enlisted in the United...
Kaiden Ragsdill
Kaiden Ragsdill December 14, 2011 — January 20, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Kaiden Ragsdill, age 14, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Kaiden passed away at Medical City – Plano on Tuesday,...
Marilyn Jean Strickland
June 5, 1941 ~ January 20, 2026 (age 84) Memorial Service for Marilyn Jean Strickland will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Marilyn passed away on January 20, 2026. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
20th Anniversary Gala Postponed Due to Weather
January 20, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has made the decision to postpone their 20th anniversary Gala scheduled for January 24. The Foundation has been asked by local officials to postpone the fundraiser since the Civic Center serves as a warming location for our community when needed. With that in mind as well as the Foundation’s concern for the health and safety of...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Has Cancelled Next Lunch & Learn January 28th
January 27, 2026 – Because we are not yet comfortable with the level of safety offered by our highways, roads and city streets, we are opting to close again tomorrow, January 28, 2026. Hopefully, we will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We are normally closed for research on Wednesday anyway, but this means we will not be able to hold a Lunch & Learn this month. An email will be sent to our...
