The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Celebrates One Year of Service
November 25, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – November marks one year of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group. Meetings have become a network of encouragement and resources for women who have or have had cancer. Women who have had any type of cancer, not just breast cancer, are invited to attend meetings on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Rd. The...
You Can Marry a Texas Inmate, But Save the Ceremony for Later
November 25, 2025 – Texas residents can legally marry an incarcerated partner, but the process is far more complicated than most people realize. While inmates retain the constitutional right to marry, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has imposed strict rules that sharply limit how weddings can take place. The biggest obstacle is the state’s ban on in-person prison weddings. Couples are not allowed to hold ceremonies...
Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park
Nov. 21, 2025 AUSTIN – Falling leaves, chilly weather and migratory birds heading south mark the beginning of the holiday season in Texas. Starting this weekend, come enjoy a suite of different seasonal activities hosted by Texas State Parks for visitors of all ages, ranging from Thanksgiving potlucks to themed guided walks, crafting events and more. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) highly encourages anyone planning a...
‘ShamWow’ guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican
November 24, 2025 – Vince Offer “ShamWow” Shlomi — better known to millions of late-night TV viewers as Vince Offer, the energetic infomercial pitchman behind the ShamWow towel — has officially entered the 2026 race for Congress. He filed paperwork to run as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, aiming to challenge longtime GOP Rep. John Carter. The initial SlapChop “infomercial” directly sold 50,000...
Paris Junior College Celebrates a Vibrant Homecoming Weekend Filled with Tradition, Awards, and Community Spirit
November 23, 2025 – Paris Junior College wrapped up an unforgettable Homecoming Week, welcoming students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to a series of spirited events that highlighted the Dragon Family’s pride, creativity, and connection. Festivities began with lively campus cookouts in Sulphur Springs, Greenville, and Paris, and a full lineup of student activities that built excitement leading into the weekend....
TxDOT Approves Nearly $285 Million for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects
November 23, 2025 – Projects include sidewalks, bike lanes and safety improvements PARIS – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved more than $284.8 million for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that will help improve safety, mobility, access and quality of life for people across the state. These federal Transportation Alternative funds will go toward 73 projects statewide that will build sidewalks, shared use paths,...
Paris District Road Report for November 24, 2025
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 November 24, 2025. 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 speed as they...
Advent and Christmas at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs Texas
November 20, 2025 – November 30th, 2025, marks the beginning of Advent and Christmas activities at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, with blessing of the Christmas tree at 9:00am and again at 11:00am. See the full calendar of events below. Advent and Christmas at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs Texas
Gala Prepared to Offer Nods to the Past
November 20, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – You probably know by now that the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation loves to celebrate! From fun events like the Gala, Man Bingo, and Designer Handbag Bingo to wonderful life-saving free clinics, the Foundation likes to spread joy. As we get closer to January 24, and the 20th anniversary Gala, we asked Heather Johnson to share what we can expect at the Gala this...
Snowflake Campaign Will Warm Local Hospital Patients
November 20, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is preparing for the generosity of the community this season as it awaits the names of individuals and organizations to be recognized with a snowflake bearing names of those being honored. Through the Snowflake Campaign, the community is invited to pay tribute to friends or family members with a gift in their honor or memory. The Foundation...
