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.
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...
Drug Trafficking Location Shut Down on Nicholson St.
February 13, 2026 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – On the evening of February 12, 2026, the Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Joint SWAT team, in coordination with local narcotics investigators, executed a high-profile search warrant at 216 Nicholson. The operation was the culmination of an investigation into suspected drug distribution at the property. Two individuals located inside the residence were taken into custody without incident:...
Heart Month: CHRISTUS Health Highlights Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation
February 12, 2026 – (EAST TEXAS) – During Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, celebrated annually during the second full week of February, CHRISTUS Health is shining a spotlight on one of the most underutilized yet life-saving treatments for heart disease: cardiac rehabilitation. In the United States, hundreds of thousands of patients survive heart attacks, heart surgery or cardiac events each year. Yet studies consistently show...
Jo Ann Wallace
A graveside service for Jo Ann Wallace, age 91 of Reilly Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Aaron Wallace, Kaleb Wallace, Cody Salverino, Slade Daniel, Hunter Salverino, and Straton Salverino serving as pallbearers. Ryker Daniel, Hank Daniel, Carter Daniel, Fisher Wallace, Archer Wallace, and Bentlee Wallace will be serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held...
One Man’s Impact on Local Community Health: Roger Elliott’s Role with the Foundation
February 12, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The postponement of the 20th Anniversary Gala allows the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation more time to share its history. As you know, the Foundation started because of a group of visionary citizens. The start wasn’t easy, as any volunteer non-profit canattest. It took a few years to get the momentum needed for buy-in from local citizens and, withchanges in the hospital...
Dinner Bell for February 18, 2026
February 10, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 18, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs (CNB) The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. As this is Ash Wednesday those in attendance will have an opportunity to have Ashes placed upon their forehead or...
Foundation’s Online Gala Auction Pre-Sale Closes with Success
February 11, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Foundation held a special online auction pre-sale aheadof its newly rescheduled Gala, set for May 9. The auction surpassed expectations, delivering strong results in both revenue and bidder engagement. Featuring experiences and items best enjoyed before the spring Gala date, the auction offered a rare opportunity to bid on items typically exclusive to the in-person event. All...
