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    Safe Summer Measures The July heat is here!  With temperatures frequenting the triple digits this month, be aware that heat related injuries are a real threat.  Heat exhaustion…

    Recent rainfall events have been a major problem this summer. As a result of this rainfall, fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) are thriving across the northern, central and eastern…

    Summer – a Busy Time for Hopkins County 4-H’ers                As we prepare for the 2021/2022 4-H year, families are gearing up for the new school year and…

    As the college athletics world roils over the possibility of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 conference, a group of Texas…

    Funeral Service for Nathaniel Waldrop, age 25, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev Mark…

    Temperatures will continue to climb today into the mid 90s under mostly sunny skies. Isolated showers/storms will develop this afternoon, but coverage is expected to be 10% or…

    Funeral services for Kristi Dyan Sexton Clark, age 52, of Azle, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 23, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with…

    A Texas prison has officially started detaining immigrants accused of state crimes after allegedly crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s heightened border security efforts.…

    Isolated to widely scattered showers and storms will be possible again this afternoon. Lightning and brief heavy downpours will be the main hazards. High temperatures will top out…

      Single Family Detached – Chic 3BR 2.5Ba home with gorgeous finishes on 2.78 AC. WOW when you walk in the door! Beamed ceiling and decorative lighting add…

    Hopkins County Treasurer Danny Davis has announced his intent to seek a second term in serving the people of Hopkins County. Citing accomplishments, Davis has successfully performed his…

    Gov. Greg Abbott says he will not impose another statewide mask mandate, despite COVID-19 cases being on the rise again. “There will be no mask mandate imposed, and the reasons…

    A Memorial Service for Ken Kirchoffner, age 71, of Suphur Springs TX will be held at a later date at North St. Olaf Cemetery in Larson, ND. Mr.…

    Mark your calendar! A professional Jet Ski race event is coming to Sulphur Springs this weekend! Saturday 8-5 pm and Sunday 8-3 pm. Admission is free to the public…

    Community Players, Inc. will hold auditions by appointment for Charley’s Aunt at Baked and Brewed, 224 Main St. Sulphur Springs, Texas.  Auditions will be on August 8, 9,…

    State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the sixth case among nearly 60 House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to prevent…

    Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible again this afternoon, though the best chances will remain across Central Texas. Temperatures will top out in the mid 80s to…

    A state eviction diversion program launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended, according to a new emergency order from the Texas Supreme Court released on…

    Isolated to widely scattered showers are expected to develop across Central/East Texas this morning, and will move/spread west throughout the day. A few rumbles of thunder will be…

    Cattle producers sold 4,908 head of pre-conditioned calves and yearlings at the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) sale held Friday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction.  “We…

    Cattle producers and buyers attending the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Friday witnessed the presentation of college scholarships to…

    Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of July 19th, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions,…

    Meal A Day Menu July 19th – July 23rd   ​Monday Chili Cheese Dogs Frito Corn Chips Cole Slaw   Tuesday Manager’s Choice   Wednesday Chicken and Dressing Casserole…

    Five Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who traveled to Washington D.C. last week have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Texas House Democratic…

    A cold front currently located across Southern Oklahoma will move slowly through the region today, before exiting Central Texas later this evening. Increasing clouds and chances for showers…

    Meet Sadie, the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter Pet of the Week.  Sadie is a 2 year old mix breed, a very pretty girl who will be fully vetted…

    We had a good group at the Tira Homecoming on Sunday, July 4th. Danna Lewis coordinated the program and led the congregational singing. Coy Vicars was the Master…

    Garden Checklist for July Trim off faded flowers on crape myrtles to encourage later re-bloom. The more modern hybrids of the old-fashioned Lagerstroemia indica and L. faureii have larger, more conspicuous panicles…

    Preserving Your Harvest Series With more people venturing into growing their own food after the 2020 pandemic, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is offering new home gardeners…

    Funeral services for Georgia Laverne Camper, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with…

    There will be a risk for showers and isolated storms this morning mainly near and just south of the Red River. Severe weather is NOT expected, but gusty…

    The City of Sulphur Springs will begin water cut-offs for delinquent accounts next week. Cut-offs had been suspended since last year due to COVID-19. The cut-offs will begin…

    Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, claiming the president is illegally preventing the construction of a wall on the Texas-Mexico border. Bush…

    Much of tonight will remain quiet after this afternoon’s storms dissipate. Lows will range from the lower to mid 70s, with winds between 10-15 mph out of the…

    Jamie Wilson has been announced as of the 2021 Hopkins County Stew Contest Logo Contest. Jamie, a graphic artist at Latsons.com, submitted the winning artwork for the 52nd…