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    Mark your calendar! A professional Jet Ski race event is coming to Sulphur Springs July 24th to 25th. Saturday 8-5 pm and Sunday 8-3 pm. Admission is free to the…

    Cooper, TX— What better place to enjoy the beginnings of summer while learning about the natural world?  Educational programs are back at Cooper Lake State Park and will…

     The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to reduce electric use as much as possible today through Friday, June 18. A significant number of forced…

    Graveside services for William Deckman Goggans, age 74, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2021 at North Hopkins Cemetery with Bro. Fred…

    Graveside service for Thomas “T.D.” Potter, age 74, of Dike, TX will be held at 2:30P.M. Monday, June 14, 2021 at Mt. Sterling Cemetery with Rev. Gary Jordan…

    Meal A Day Menu June 14th – June 18  Monday Smother Beef Patties  Roast Gravy  Stewed Potatoes  Normandy Vegetables  Roll  Tuesday Oven Omelet  Bacon  Mandarin Oranges  Blue Berry…

    Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of June 14th, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions,…

    It’ll be another hot and humid day across most of North and Central Texas! The region that will have the potential for heat index values of greater than…

      Mobile/Manufactured Hm w Land – Move in ready home with neutral finishes perfect for any style of decor. Big back yard with lots of grass for kids…

    June is National Men’s Health Month:  What better time than now, than to schedule annual screenings such as a physical exam, blood test and urinalysis, colorectal health, prostate,…

    Meet Buddy, the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. Buddy is a one and a half year old Dalmatian mix.  He is fully vetted and microchipped.…

    What is a Master Gardener? The Texas Master Gardener program is an educational volunteer program conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System.  Master Gardeners are…

    Walk Thru Texas History Three teams (24 individuals) recently participated in “Walk Through Texas History”, as part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s healthy lifestyle initiative.  Walk Through Texas…

    On Monday, May 31, 2021, Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 83 and Suntex Road, just west of Rio…

    Early season heat will combine with elevated humidity to push heat index values above 100 across much of North and Central Texas. Actual air temperatures will climb into…

    Jobless Texans who refuse work offers because they feel like the job isn’t safe during the pandemic won’t be able to receive unemployment benefits as of June 26,…

    Heating up a little more Thursday with temps in the 90s areawide, despite cloud cover lingering through the early afternoon hours for some. Combined with a tropical-like airmass…

    The Northeast Texas Choral Society is performing “I’ll Fly Away” this weekend at the SSHS Auditorium at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Performances are 7 P.M. Saturday, June…

    Funeral services for Gracie Lou McLemore, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with…

      Single Family Detached – Just around the corner from Cooper Lake, This little home sits nestled along a dead end County Road. A cozy front porch greets…

    Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Tuesday two bills meant to improve the state’s main power grid and change the governance of the agency that operates it. Calls for sweeping…

    The long duration, wet period has finally ended! Unfortunately, that means hotter temperatures along with high humidity as we evaporate water from previous days, even weeks of rainfall.…

    Professor Emeritus Lynn Turner holds an important place in Texas A&M University-Commerce history. As one of the original faculty members in the Department of Educational Leadership, his contributions…

    Funeral services for Sherri Louise Tosh Grimes, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 11, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel…

    From Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Director Karon Weatherman: Meal A Day was honored with the “2020 Grace Under Pressure Award” at the Retired Senior Volunteer Banquet on…

      Single Family Detached – Beautiful and spacious home is close to everything! Lovely shade trees grace the front and back yards. Entry features brick floors & large…

    Senator Bob Hall will be holding a series of public town hall meetings throughout Senate District 2 to recap the 87th Legislative Session and to answer constituent questions. …

    Greenview Cemetery Memorial Day will be held on Sunday July 4th, 2021. The business meeting will start at 10:30 AM. Church service starts at 11:00 AM. Dinner on…

    Funeral Service for Kay Lynn Alderman, age 65, of Emory, will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Darren…

    Texas businesses that require customers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be denied state contracts and could lose their licenses or operating permits under legislation Gov. Greg Abbott signed into…

    Thunderstorms will move through North and Central Texas this morning, with gusty winds and lightning. In addition, heavy rainfall may re-aggravate flooding issues. Additional storms will be possible…

    Meal A Day Menu June 7th – June 11th  Monday Beef Spaghetti  Italian Vegetables  Garlic Sticks  ​ Tuesday Chicken and Dressing Casserole  Sweet Potatoes  Green Bean Casserole  Roll …

    Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of June 7th, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions,…

    WHITEHOUSE — Texas GOP Chair Allen West announced his resignation Friday morning and said he is considering running for another office, potentially one that is statewide. During a…

    Graveside service with Military Honors for James Sheffield, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Reilly Springs Cemetery with…