Spectrum Launches Gigabit Broadband, Mobile,TV And Voice Services in Hopkins County
September 22, 2025 – Spectrum Internet® with Speeds up to a Gig Now Availableto More Than 4,600 Homes and Small Businesses Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $7 Billion Rural Construction Initiative HOPKINS COUNTY, TX. (September 16, 2025) — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 4,600 additional...
Celebrity Judges Announced for 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards
By Bridget Browning | August 14, 2025 With the Fair season in full swing, that also means it’s time to crown the next winners of the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards. It’s no easy feat to make it to this point, considering there were 76 total entries submitted. These were then whittled down to 30 semi-finalists. Now, it all comes down to the final 15 that will compete live in the final round at this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Launch of New Modernized Child Support System to Strengthen Services for Texas Families
August 1, 2025 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the successful launch of ChAMP—short for Children Are My Priority—a new case management and customer service system designed to modernize the operations of the Office of the Attorney General’s Child Support Division (“OAG-CSD”). The new system officially launched on June 12, 2025, replacing a 30-year-old legacy platform with a secure, cloud-based solution that improves...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, July 6, 2025
Question: Who do people say you are? Hey friends! This is a question I have asked our youth group a lot. A question that I have asked myself. You see, people have an idea of who they “think” we are. They may say I am a mother, maybe they say I am a prayer warrior; perhaps they say I am Ronnie’s wife. Or maybe they say I am a terrible friend. They may say I am a bar hopper or a gossip, depending on...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, June 2025
June 5, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday June 3, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had 2 workers compensation claims in May. One employee missed 2 steps descending stairs and broke her foot. After two weeks off she is back on light duty. Another employee injured his...
Homeowners May Get Larger Tax Break
May 21, 2025 – Texas homeowners are one step closer to a bigger tax break after the state House gave unanimous preliminary approval to a set of legislative proposals Tuesday. House members advanced bills aimed at giving homeowners relief on the property taxes they pay toward school districts, the biggest chunk of a property owner’s tax bill. Senate Bill 4 by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Houston Republican, would change the...
Opinion: No Hospital, No Hope: The Fight for Rural Health Care in Texas.
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller May 12, 2025 -As we recognize National Hospital Week, it’s important to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities healthy. From the nurses who provide compassionate care to the doctors who offer life-saving expertise, our rural hospitals are staffed by incredibly committed individuals who often perform multiple roles to keep everything running...
Chamber Connection – April 17, 2025
By Butch Burney You don’t want to miss the next Coffee and Conversation, an after-hours business mixer, hosted by One Church on Thursday May 1, from 8-9 a.m. There will be great coffee, awesome connections, and a wonderful community! Call the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce for any questions 903-885-6515. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend the mixer. Blue Blazes Carnival The SSHS Blue Blazes will have a spring carnival...
Chamber Connection – April 3, 2025
By Butch Burney Registration is still going on for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, set for Friday, May 2, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Registration is open for six-person teams in the morning and afternoon, though there are only a few afternoon slots available. Cost is $750 per team, which includes three golf courts and lunch for all team members. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for...
Paris Junior College Adult Ed Offering Free GED Fast-Track Classes and Much More
March 25, 2025 – Free, fast-track GED classes are being offered by Paris Junior College’s Adult Education and Family Literacy Department to help students get their GED in as little as 10 weeks. The registration deadline is Thursday, April 3 for classes that will run Monday, April 14 through June 18, 2025. The classes are just part of the services offered by Adult Education that can lead to better jobs and higher pay. Those...
