March 5, 2026 – Hopkins County received a round of overnight rainfall this week, but local totals show the precipitation was not nearly enough to significantly ease ongoing dry conditions across Northeast Texas. Weather stations around Sulphur Springs, the county seat, recorded roughly 0.43 inches of rain during the latest overnight system, according to rainfall monitoring data. While the showers brought temporary relief and dampened dusty conditions, the amount fell short of what farmers and ranchers say is needed to replenish soil moisture and area stock ponds. The small rainfall comes during...