Lone Star Land Steward 2026 Ecoregion Winners Announced
April 1, 2026 – AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners. This year’s award winners represent a variety of conservation efforts, ecosystems and accomplishments, all demonstrating excellence in natural resource management and stewardship. The Lone Star Land Steward Award recognizes private landowners in Texas for their exemplary...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed April 3rd
March 31, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be closed Friday, April 3rd, 2026 in observance of Good Friday. The library will reopen for “all your research needs” Monday, April 6th, 2026, at 9:30am. Come in and look for those ancestors you have wondered about for so long. The Genealogical Society wishes everyone a blessed weekend and a very joyful Easter. The Hopkins...
TEXAS LAWMAKER RAISES CONCERNS OVER INVOLUNTARY ORGAN DONATION
March 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — A Texas lawmaker is raising renewed concerns about whether current state law allows individuals to become organ donors without explicit consent, particularly in cases involving unidentified or unrepresented patients. State Rep. Tom Oliverson, a Republican from Cypress, has warned that existing statutes give hospital administrators and, in some cases, district court judges the authority to determine the...
Emcees Announced for Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Mingo
March 30, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Plans are well underway for The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s third annual Mingo to be held on Thursday, April 9. It will be a fun night of bingo, camaraderie, and prizes. As with all Foundation events, Mingo depends on the kind volunteers who donate their time to work the event. There are volunteer opportunities to show off prizes, work at the bar, sell extras, pass out food,...
Last Seven Saying of Christ on the Cross Event
March 30, 2026 – The Cypress District Congress of Christian Education will provide a Good Friday Service, April 3, 2026 at Cypress District Building, 901 S. Como St, Sulphur Springs 6:00 p.m. Pastors expounding on the last seven saying of Christ on the cross. Also a wrap-up at the end. Looking to have a HIGHLY SPIRITED time in the Lord. The public is welcomed to attend.
Wildcats Took on the North Lamar Panthers in Baseball Action March 24th
March 29, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats took on the North Lamar Panthers in baseball action March 24, 2026. The game was played at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color...
Paris District Road Report for March 30, 2026
March 27, 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 March 30, 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 their...
Bible Way Light House Church Easter Sunday Service April 5th at 11:00am
March 27, 2026 – Bible Way Light House Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 5, 2026, with Adult Sunday School beginning at 10:00am, and a Worship Service beginning at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome. You can expect food, fellowship, and an Easter Egg hunt following the service. The church is located at 241 County road 4591, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Upcoming Seminar Early Bird Registration
March 27, 2026 – Below is the flyer for The Hopkins County Genealogical Society annual genealogy seminar on June 20, 2026. Following the “save the date” announcement, they invite you to register now to take advantage of their “Early Bird” rates. Early registrations are greatly appreciated as they help the Genealogical Society determine the necessary venue size. Knowing the attendance numbers early allows...
Official Media Statement: TPW Commission Passes Updated Proof of Residency Requirements
March 26, 2026 – AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved updated proof of residency requirements for residents, nonresidents and foreign residents buying a recreational hunting or fishing license in Texas. The new amendment takes effect Aug. 1, two weeks before annual hunting and fishing licenses become available for purchase Aug. 15. The intention of this change is aimed at preventing fraud and...
