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Sulphur Springs’ Corvette Show and Shine will take over the downtown square on Sept. 25, so all muscle car enthusiasts are invited to marvel and help judge fan favorites.  Registration…

Financial Information: A benefit account for the Olvera family has been opened at City National Bank. This account is under the name Emma Alcorn & Lindsay Dean. Any of the…

The annual John Chester Dutch Oven cookoff will take place Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 beginning at 9 a.m. in Sulphur Springs’ Heritage Park, located at 416 N. Jackson Street.  The…

The 2021 Hopkins County Fall Festival Presented by Sulphur Springs Dodge, now in its 52nd year, is back and better than ever! Check out the listing of events for maximum…

Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Beulah, a year old red point Siamese mix. She is fully vetted and chipped. She is a quiet girl. She would be…

The Cumby Police Department will be participating in National Night Out on October 5 in an effort to strengthen relationships between citizens and their police.  Located at BlackJack Grove Park,…

Gems of Color, a mentoring program for teen girls of color, is seeking volunteers.  The organization, founded by Sulphur Springs resident Reiko Alexander, describes itself as “a mentoring and etiquette…

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension goes to the State Fair Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service personnel will be on hand at the State Fair of Texas from Sept. 24 to Oct.…

The Hopkins Co. Community Toiletry has been a success, according to Ms. Helena Martinez of University of Texas-Arlington. The drive received over 3,000 items and multiple monetary donations that were…

The City of Winnsboro has parted ways with its city administrator Craig Lindholm. For those unfamiliar with the term, city administrator is much the same role as city manager.  According…

The Sulphur Springs city council raised the street maintenance fee to $10, among other items of business at a special meeting on the evening of Sept. 21. After opening the…

The following is information provided by Hopkins County Emergency Management as of Tuesday, September 21 2021: Total Combined Cumulative Positives 4907 Total Recovered Cases 4372 Total Active Cases 405 Fatalities…

After the success they had in 2020 with their wholesome Hopkins County Stew, the Cumby Volunteer Fire Department has decided to make ‘Stew with the Crew’ an annual fundraiser, and…

Sulphur Springs is excited to welcome back the Uncorked Wine and Music Festival for its fourth year. After a hiatus last year, the celebration of all things wine will allow…

A Walk to Remember benefitting Terrific Tuesdays is back after its COVID hiatus, although the format in 2021 will be a little different. Each local senior center will host their…

Validation dates for the 2022 Northeast Texas Livestock Association (NETLA) Market Show have been released:   Market Show- February 22-26   Validations: October 13- Lamb/Goat, Civic Center, 5:30 p.m. to…

Business Before Hours Jay Hodge Chevrolet is hosting the first Business Before Hours networking event from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Join us for coffee, juice and…

On Monday, Kansas City Royal Salvador Perez did something that no other catcher has ever done before; he hit his 46th home run of the season. Perez’s dinger, a no-doubter…

Do You Need a COVID test, but are unable to get in to see your provider for testing or an appointment? · CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Primary Care in Sulphur Springs…

Ponds located across the state have different water chemistry, caused by factors such as soil type, water sources, and watershed characteristics. The water chemistry in a pond affects primary productivity…

After losing their son Chitto and suffering injuries during a tragic car crash last Saturday, many in Hopkins County are wondering how they can help Saltillo’s Olvera family. Below is…

Sulphur Springs Area: FM 71, Hopkins County: From FM 3236 to Sulphur Bluff. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform ditch grading operations. I-30 westbound, Franklin…

Hopkins County Court at Law Judge Clay Harrison Monday announced his intention to seek re-election. Harrison was elected in 2018 upon the retirement of Judge Amy Smith. A conservative Republican,…

For the 2021 deer season, Texas Parks and Wildlife asks hunters to help manage Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a fatal disease that has been discovered in white-tailed deer,…

Monday 9/20 — Tuesday 9/21 Cumby volleyball vs. Pittsburg @ Cumby 4:30 p.m.    Wednesday 9/22 — Thursday 9/23 Cumby JH vs. Trenton @ Cumby 5 p.m.  Cumby JV vs.…

Congratulations to Team Tennis on a big District Win over Pine Tree!!! Volleyball had a great battle v Texas High, just coming up short. Friday they defeated Marshall to go…

The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) held its September cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock auction market Friday, selling 5,277 head of pre-conditioned calves and yearlings. David Fowler,…

Monday Manager’s Choice Tuesday Ham Scalloped Potatoes Baked Beans Roll Wednesday Lasagna Italian Vegetables Garlic Toast Thursday Chicken and Dumplings Crackers Tossed Salad Friday Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast on a…

The Freshman Wildcat football team took on Crandall Thursday night at home for a 27-47 loss. The night had a great start with the first play of the game a…

The Sulphur Springs Wildcats had a tough homecoming loss 57-34 to the Crandall Pirates. At halftime they were 29-20, but Crandall racked up some quick touchdowns in the third quarter.…

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Area seniors and families will soon be receiving their registration forms for the 2021 Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament, according to Senior Activity Center director Karon Weatherman. Weatherman says citizens…

The Hopkins County commissioners court discussed standard items of business at their regular September 13 session.  REGULAR BUSINESS The meeting opened at 9:01 a.m. with all members of the court…

Hopkins County Fire Station and Sulphur Springs Fire Department intend to apply for a grant to replace all existing radios, per a decision by the Hopkins County Commissioners Court at…

The following is information provided by Hopkins County Emergency Management as of Thursday, September 16 2021: Total Combined Cumulative Positives 4857 Total Recovered Cases 4297 Total Active Cases 432 Fatalities…