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Measles Outbreak Hits Close to Home
Mar14

Measles Outbreak Hits Close to Home

March 14, 2025 – Four confirmed cases of the measles have been reported by the Paris-Lamar County Health District. The instances of measles were in persons from 5-months-old to adult age. The Paris-Lamar County Health District says the four people are unvaccinated against the measles and came to Lamar County from Gaines County in West Texas during their recent measles outbreak. The Health District is actively investigating the...

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Hopkins County Sets Cleanup Dates for May
Mar11

Hopkins County Sets Cleanup Dates for May

March 11, 2025 – The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court has set the dates for County-Wide Cleanup Days. The dates are May 9th & May 10th. Each county barn will be open those dates to receive most items for disposal, but as always no shingles, chemicals, hazardous waste or sealed paint cans will be accepted. Each site will be open Friday from 7:30am until 3:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am until noon. Collection sites are...

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Cooper Lake State Park Is A Great Place to Watch Lunar Eclipse
Mar07

Cooper Lake State Park Is A Great Place to Watch Lunar Eclipse

March 7, 2025 – If you can stay up really late or get up really early next week, you may want to make your way out to Cooper Lake State Park to view a Total Lunar Eclipse. The spectacular event will happen in the wee hours of Friday morning March 14, 2025 (after midnight Thursday night) and staff at the Doctors Creek Unit are encouraging stargazers to visit the park to view the eclipse. Cooper Lake Eclipse Information: A total...

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Veterans Honored at 80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Landing
Mar02

Veterans Honored at 80th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Landing

March 2, 2025 – On Friday February 21, 2025, several veterans were honored at the National Museum of the Pacific War located in Fredricksburg, Texas. The timing coincides with the 80th anniversary of American troops landing on Iwo Jima, eventually overtaking the Japanese in one of the most pivotal battles in the South Pacific during World War II. The Greatest Generation Lozano with Carl Bryan and Rhonda Young A large crowd of...

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Drummond to Take Top Spot at Commerce ISD
Feb26

Drummond to Take Top Spot at Commerce ISD

February 26, 2025 – After a competitive search including  44 applicants, the Commerce ISD Board of Trustees has named Steve Drummond as the lone finalist for Superintendent. The extensive application process, conducted by the Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson law firm, led to six finalists being interviewed before the Board made its decision.  Drummond is currently the Commerce ISD Director of Human...

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Missing Man Found Deceased in Franklin County
Feb24

Missing Man Found Deceased in Franklin County

February 24, 2025 – Larry Smith was reported missing on February 13th and an investigation into his whereabouts has been ongoing. During a search of multiple locations over the preceding 10 days, his body was located near Texas Highway 37 at the county line between Franklin and Red River Counties. There are persons of interest in custody on unrelated charges. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Mount...

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Two New Commissioners Ready for New Terms
Jan29

Two New Commissioners Ready for New Terms

Prec 3 Travis Thompson January 29, 2025 – Hopkins County elected two new commissioners last year and those new terms started January 1st for Wesley Miller (Precinct 1) and Travis Thompson (Precinct 3). Both newly elected commissioners have already been to training in their first month of service and have hit the ground running with several regularly scheduled commissioner meetings and work sessions. Prec 1 Wesley Miller During...

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More Suspects Caught Up in Cattle Theft
Jan22

More Suspects Caught Up in Cattle Theft

January 22, 2025 – Two more suspects will be spending the night in the Hopkins County Jail as two suspects have bonded out of jail in a local cattle theft case. As the plot thickens on the theft of almost 100 head of cattle, so far, Gabriel Gomez, age 20, and Jeremy Gomez, age 19, are the latest suspects facing theft charges in the cattle case stemming from an investigation on Farm-to-Market Road 3236. The investigation now...

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Incorporating Indoor Plants Into Your Home can Enhance Your Living Space by Mario Villarino
Jan18

Incorporating Indoor Plants Into Your Home can Enhance Your Living Space by Mario Villarino

January 18, 2025 – Incorporating indoor plants into your home can enhance your living space and provide various health benefits. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, plants can improve mental health by reducing stress levels, especially during the winter months.  For those new to indoor gardening or seeking low-maintenance options, consider the following plants: • Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Thrives in...

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City of Sulphur Springs Prepares For Next City Council Election
Jan15

City of Sulphur Springs Prepares For Next City Council Election

Sulphur Springs City Hall January 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs City Secretary, Natalie Burling, has already received two applications for the upcoming May 3, 2025 election for Place 4 and Place 5 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. January 15th was the first day to file for a place in the upcoming election and the two incumbents were quick to file their paperwork to be on the ballot for reelection. Tommy Harrison, incumbent Place...

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