Rangers Take the Field Today at 1PM vs The Yankees
August 6, 2025 – Today, the Texas Rangers (60–55), positioned third in the AL West and 4.5 games behind division leader Houston, take on the New York Yankees (60–54), sitting third in the AL East and trailing Boston by 6.5 games. This afternoon’s matchup followed yesterday’s thrilling 2–0 victory by the Rangers over New York. Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi delivered a dominant performance: eight shutout innings, just one hit...
Financial Literacy Mandatory in Texas Schools
August 6, 2025 – Effective immediately, Texas public high school students are now required to complete a course in personal financial literacy before graduation. This mandate comes through House Bill 27, which requires a one-half credit in the subject as part of the state’s graduation requirements. The goal of the new course is to equip students with real-world knowledge about managing money, including topics like budgeting,...
The State Fair of Texas Announces 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
By Veronica Delgado | August 6, 2025 | It’s fry-nal countdown time for some of the most iconic food titles in all of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards presented by Karbach Brewing Company. For the first time ever, the Big Tex® Choice Awards is raisin’ a glass to a brand-new category—one that recognizes the wildest, most delicious drinks at the Fair. Winners for...
SNAP Restrictions Coming Next Year to Texas
August 6, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas has received federal approval to implement new restrictions on the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Beginning April 1, 2026, SNAP recipients will no longer be allowed to use their benefits to purchase sweetened drinks, candy, or beverages containing five grams or more of added sugar or artificial sweeteners. The goal of this change is...
Senior Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey August 5th
August 6, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey August 5th to chat about what’s going on at the Senior Citizens Center. Dawna and John Mark talked about the 2025 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, the next “What Helps Me” program that will feature the Red Cross being held August 18, 2025, at 11:00am, the next...
Back to School: CHRISTUS Health Reminds Parents of Required Immunizations as Kids Return to Classrooms
August 5, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – As the summer break comes to an end and students across the state prepare a return to the classroom, CHRISTUS Health is reminding parents about required immunizations and their role in limiting transmission of illness. “In the simplest of terms, immunizations are helping the body build an immune response,” said Dr. Evelyn Chou, family medicine physician with CHRISTUS...
Sulphur Springs ISD Announced Policy to Comply With new State law Preventing Students From Using cell Phones
August 4, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs ISD has announced its policy to comply with the new state law preventing students from using cell phones and other personal communications devices in class. Included in the policy are cell phones, smart watches, tablets, radios, pagers, fitness trackers with messaging capabilties, Bluetooth earbuds or headphones, A-I glasses, personal (non-school issued) computers, gaming devices and two-way...
Graceful Baked Goods Makes Life Sweeter
August 4, 2025 – Mollye Ham, owner of Graceful Baked Goods, was among the many vendors at the August 2 Market Down Market in Sulphur Springs, where her table drew steady crowds. Known for her soft, flavorful yeast breads and an assortment of sweet treats, Ham bakes with purpose and care, crafting each item to share warmth and comfort with her customers. By the end of the event, nearly all of her goods had sold out, a testament...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open August 9th
August 4, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, August 9th, 2025, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us in searching for those ancestors missing from your family tree!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North...
MLK Church of Christ Food Pantry
August 04, 2025 – The MLK Church of Christ Food Pantry will be opening their doors to the community on these dates: August 9 September 13 Ocotber 13 November 8 December 13 Each date above, the pantry will be open from 8AM to 12PM, or until they run out of food. There will be a special, one day only breakfast served only on the August 9th opening.
