The Paris-Lamar County Health District is offering free online and in-person adult health education classes. Classes include eating healthy on a budget, nutritional label reading, fun ways to incorporate physical activity, and positive lifestyle changes. The health district also offers an in-house complimentary gym at 400 W. Sherman St. For …

Trash collection in Sulphur Springs will begin at 5:00 am on Monday, April 8. You should have all trash at the curb before 5:00 am that day. Other local trash collection companies may also run early to avoid getting tied up in extra traffic as the total eclipse time approaches. …

  Hopkins County Deputies arrested Jesus Castro on two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. One of the violations allegedly occurred in a Drug-Free Zone, and they could enhance the charge. At last report, he was in the county jail. Billy Shane McCormick was arrested Tuesday on an outstanding …

Jacksonville police arrested a 15-year-old Tuesday morning for fatally shooting one teen and wounding another. The deceased has been identified as 15-year-old Daniel V. Benitez of Bullard. The wounded teen is 17-year-old Jesus V. Benitez, also of Bullard. He remains hospitalized in critical condition. Texas Rangers are assisting in the …

Men’s Soccer ID Camp, April 6 Paris Junior College Men’s Soccer 2024 College ID Camp is this Saturday, April 6, at Noyes Stadium. It is open to boys in tenth to twelfth grade and college freshman transfers. “If you’re looking to play soccer at the next level,” said PJC Men’s …

By Butch Burney Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event in less than a week! We at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are excited about the Total Solar Eclipse. We believe that no matter the weather—and we are firmly convinced that the day will NOT bring rain during our celestial …

There are many activities planned around Sulphur Springs and the county this weekend in advance of the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. For a complete listing of events and viewing locations, go to TotalEclipseSSTx.com. The biggest event will be an all-day concert hosted by the Hopkins County Chamber …

A Total Eclipse of the Parks: A once-in-a-generation cosmic event and more at Cooper Lake State Park in April. Cooper, TX – The total eclipse is over the horizon and will arrive on April 8. Cooper Lake State Park is sold out of day passes and campsites. If you can’t …

From – Paris Area Arts Alliance The First Annual Paris Kite Fest, presented by the Paris Area Arts Alliance, will be held on Saturday, April 20, on the North Lamar ISD Grounds. This FREE event for “kids of all ages” runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Kite Fest …

Rivercrest ISD trustees have called a $23 million bond issue election. The money raised will fund improvements to the district’s facilities. The election will be on Saturday, May 4, with early voting from Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30.