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Hopkins County Beef Day

Hopkins County Commissioners will issue a proclamation designating Saturday, October 2 as Hopkins County Beef Day. In recognition of the NETBIO Cattleman’s Ribeye Steak Roundup presented by Texas Heritage National Bank, it features a steak cook-off with over 40 cooking teams in the restaurant and open competition. Activities will go …

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Hopkins County Hospital Board Meeting

The Hospital County Hospital District Board will meet in a special session Tuesday to consider the proposed tax rate. The board will consider lowering the tax rate from 25-cents to 22-cents, and voters are not required to approve the offered rate.

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Hopkins County Bookings

Braydon Lynn Brown Hopkins County arrested 19-year-old Brayden Lynn Brown for Violation of the Probation he was on for Burglary of a Habitation. They have not set a bond amount. Jessica Lanae Bentle Deputies arrested 34-year-old Jessica Lanae Bentle for Violation of the Probation she was on for Possession of …

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Titus County COVID Update

The Texas Department of State Health Services Coronavirus Dashboard showed that as of Sunday, the number of active cases of COVID in Titus County was 410. The number of fatalities in the county attributed to COVID is now at 96.

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Woman Found Dead In Upshur County

A passing motorist found the body of a Gilmer woman inside a car that had run off Hwy 80 about four miles east of Big Sandy and rolled into a creek. A passing motorist had spotted the vehicle about 50 yards into the woods and notified authorities. They identified the …

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Dallas Man Sentenced For Distributing Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals

  30-Year Prison Term is Latest Sentence in EDTX Counterfeit Drug Investigation, Co-Defendants Each Received Sentence of 20 Years.   PLANO, Texas – A Dallas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. …

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Mt Pleasant City Manager’s Update

Mt Pleasant City Manager Ed Thatcher Friday, October 1, marks a New Year at City Hall. That’s the day the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget becomes effective following months of hard work by our City Council and staff in open meetings. The process also included a Public Hearing at the September …

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Upshur County Fatal Crash

Shortly before 8:00 Friday morning, DPS Troopers responded to a fatal crash on US-80, approximately 4.3 miles east of Big Sandy in Upshur County. The driver of a 2003 Toyota Sequoia was traveling east on US-80 when the vehicle drifted onto the road’s right shoulder. The driver overcorrected, came back …

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COVID Testing At PJC Expands To Saturdays

  A COVID-19 testing site available to the public each week will now also be open on Saturdays. However, those wishing to test may drive up as the testing company is not accepting appointments. Testing is held five days a week in the Hunt Center parking lot, accessible on the …

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Mar
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Spring Awaking At Cooper Lake State Park @ Cooper Lake State Park
Mar 1 @ 6:00 am – Mar 30 @ 11:45 pm

 

Cooper, TX— As spring blooms across Northeast Texas, Cooper Lake State Park is excited to announce a vibrant array of outdoor programs at Doctors Creek and South Sulphur Units. We design these programs to celebrate spring’s arrival and the much-anticipated Spring Break for schools. These offerings provide a perfect opportunity for families, nature enthusiasts, and adventurers to explore the wonders of the natural world through a series of thoughtfully crafted educational and recreational programs. Join us in celebrating the great outdoors and making lasting memories in the heart of Northeast Texas.

Doctors Creek visitors can delve into the fascinating world of local fauna with “Skins and Skulls,” offering an intimate look at the mammals and reptiles of the Park. The journey continues with “Birding 101”, “Wildlife Detectives,” and “Amazing Arachnids,” among other captivating sessions aimed at forging a deep connection between participants and the Park’s surrounding environment. Special events like “Fishing with the Ranger,” “Stargazing,” and “Art in the Park” ensure a broad spectrum of activities, catering to all interests, from the serene to hands-on.

In tandem, South Sulphur springs to life with its own unique set of activities, including “Kid’s Trout Fishing Day – Part 2,” “Spider Sniffing,” and “Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot,” promising memorable experiences for all age groups. Both park locations emphasize self-guided learning and creativity with nature journaling and Stargazing and will host “Dutch Oven 101” for culinary enthusiasts.

March at Cooper Lake State Park heralds the rebirth of the forest, transforming the Park into a spectacle of colors with redbuds and Mexican plums showcasing their stunning purple and white blooms and spring flowers adorning the prairies and forest floor. This natural tapestry sets a picturesque backdrop for the Park’s diverse programs, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in nature’s renewal.

Fishing enthusiasts will find spring an exceptional time to reel in a nice slab of crappie, monster blue catfish, a stringer of bluegill, and shimmering rainbow trout! The Park’s 20-plus miles of trails beckon hikers to discover the unfolding beauty of spring at every turn. We shift camping into high gear during March, with Spring Break marking one of the Park’s busiest and most exciting periods. Cooper Lake State Park accommodates all camping preferences, from cabins and cottages to shelters, water and electric campsites, and walk-in tent sites, ensuring a perfect outdoor stay for almost every visitor.

As we celebrate the arrival of spring and the myriad of activities it brings, Cooper Lake State Park stands as an enduring testament to the charm of nature and adventure. Whether you’re angling for the day’s catch, exploring scenic trails, or enjoying a night under our dark skies, the Park offers a sanctuary where you’ll experience the rejuvenating spirit of spring in all its glory. YOU NEED THIS! Join us this season to make unforgettable memories in the heart of Northeast Texas, enveloped by the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

All programs are free with your entrance permit. For more information on this or other events and programs at Cooper Lake State Park, please visit our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website and also like our Facebook pages (Cooper Lake State Park – South Sulphur 903-945-5256 and Cooper Lake State Park – Doctors Creek 903-395-3100).

Doctors Creek

Saturday, March 2 – DC

Skins and Skulls – 11:00 am – Meet at Headquarters. Get an inside look at some of the mammals and reptiles of the Park.

Saturday, March 9 – DC

Birding 101 – 9:00 am – Meet the Lone Pine Boat Ramp Parking Lot by the restrooms. Learn some tips and tricks to get you on your way to learning a new hobby. Bring your binoculars.

Wildlife Detectives – 10:30 am – Meet Pelican Point Parking lot. We’ll take a short walk on the Cedar Creek South Loop. Explore how to determine the types of animals that may have been here from the signs they leave behind.

Sunday, March 10 — DC

Amazing Arachnids – 10:00 am – Meet the Pelican Point Pavilion. Find out why arachnids are so amazing while learning what they are. Join us in creating an arachnid make-n-take.

Monday and Tuesday, March 11 and 12 – DC

Self-guided Nature Journaling – pick up a handout from Headquarters

Self-guided Stargazing – pick up a handout from Headquarters

Wednesday, March 13 – DC

Fishing with the Ranger – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Meet at the Bluebonnet Fishing Pier and Day Use Area. Bring your fishing gear. If you don’t, no worries. We have a few fishing poles available to borrow. No experience is needed!

Thursday, March 14 – DC

Sights and Sounds of the Upcoming Eclipse – 2:00 pm – Meet at the Pelican Point Pavilion. Become a citizen scientist. Hone your observation skills, and create your pinhole camera.

Friday, March 15 – DC

Stargazing – 8:00 pm – Meet at Pelican Point Parking area. How many constellations can you spot and name? We’ll have the telescopes out to view a planet or two. Dress for the weather; bring a lawn chair and binoculars if you have them.

Saturday, March 16 – DC

Levee Walk – 9:30 am – Meet at the Lone Pine Parking Lot – Join us on a guided walk down the levee to see the wonders of nature! Bring water and dress for the weather.

Art in the Park – 11:00 am – Meet at Pelican Point Day Use Area. An opportunity to let loose your inner artist! Spring is in the air!

Saturday, March 23 – DC

Dutch Oven 101 – 8:30 am – 11:30 am. Meet at Pelican Point Pavilion. Happy trails on a cattle drive, yes, indeed. Cast iron cooking was a part of that happiness. Enjoy a hands-on cooking demonstration and taste testing. Reserve your spot by calling (903) 395-3100 or emailing alicia.o’connor@tpwd.texas.gov

Saturday, March 30 – DC

You can become a Junior Ranger – 10:00 am – Meet at Headquarters. Do you have what it takes to become a Jr. Ranger? Complete the tasks, and check your skills.                                 

South Sulphur

Saturday, March 2 – SS

Kid’s Trout Fishing Day Part 2 – Meet at 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Park at Headquarters and walk to the Event Pond. Experience the joy of catching trout. No rod and reel; we have a few loaners available. Remember to bring your trout bait.

Friday, March 8 – SS

Spider Sniffing – 7:30 pm Meet at Heron Harbor Day Use Area next to the playground. Learn about eight-legged predators, then adventure, sniffing out spiders. Bring a flashlight, bug spray, water bottle, and dress for the weather.

Saturday, March 9 – SS

Birding 101 – 1:30 pm Meet at Gulls Bluff Day Use Area. Learn some tips and tricks to get you on your way to learning a new hobby. Bring your binoculars.

Wildlife Detectives – 3:00 pm Meet at Coyote Run Trail Head. We’ll take a short walk on Coyote Run Trail. Explore how to determine the types of animals that may have been here from the signs they leave behind.

Sunday, March 10 — SS

Amazing Arachnids – 2:00 pm – Meet at the Gulls Bluff Pavilion. Find out why arachnids are so amazing while learning what they are. Join us in creating an arachnid make-n-take.

Monday and Tuesday, March 11 and 12 – SS

Self-guided Nature Journaling – pick up a handout from Headquarters.

Self-guided Stargazing – pick up a handout from Headquarters.

Wednesday, March 13 – SS

Fishing with the Ranger – 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Park at Headquarters and walk to the Event Pond. Bring your fishing gear, no pole, no worries. We have a few fishing poles available to borrow. No experience is needed! All ages and stages.

Thursday, March 14 – SS

Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot: 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Meet at Buggy Whip Restroom. Shoo for the gold at the end of the rainbow. Regis ration is required; reserve your spot by calling (903) 945-5256 or emailing alicia.o’connor@tpwd.texas.gov. No experience is needed. Ages zero and up. Equipment provided. Class size is limited to 12 archers.

Friday, March 15 – SS

Sights and Sounds of the Upcoming Eclipse – 2:00 pm – Meet at the Gulls Bluff Pavilion. Become a citizen scientist. Hone your observation skills and create your pinhole camera.

Saturday, March 16 — SS

Guided Walk – 1:00 pm Meet at the Buggy Whip Equestrian Trail Head – Join us on a guided walk down to the water’s edge to see the wonders of nature! Bring water, and dress for the weather.

Art in the Park – 3:00 pm – Meet at the Gulls Bluff Pavilion.

An opportunity to let loose your inner artist! Bring your ideas, and we’ll provide the medium.

Saturday, March 23 — SS

Dutch Oven 101 – 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Meet at Gulls Bluff Pavilion. Happy trails on a cattle drive, yes, indeed. Cast iron cooking was a part of that happinessEnjoy a hands-on cooking demonstration and taste testing. Reserve your spot by calling (903) 945-5256 or emailing alicia.o’connor@tpwd.texas.gov

Saturday, March 30 — SS

Becoming a Junior Ranger – 2:00 pm – Meet at Headquarters. Do you have what it takes to become a Jr. Ranger? Complete the tasks, and check your skills.

Mar
26
Tue
Lamar County Junior Livestock Show March 26- 29
Mar 26 @ 8:00 am – Mar 29 @ 9:00 am
Mar
28
Thu
MPISD
Mar 28 all-day

Thursday, March 28, 2024

  • CDC Fatherhood event, 5:30 p.m.
  • Brice 1st grade music program, 6:00 p.m.
  • Corprew 1st grade field trip
  • Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Wallace FBLA presentation events, 3:35-5:15 p.m.
  • MPJH Band at UIL Concert & Sightreading contest, New Boston
  • MPHS FFA at CDE contest, Alvarado
  • MPHS at TPSA competition, Allen
  • MPHS at Hooves & Halos, Winnsboro
  • Softball

MPHS Varsity at Tyler High (away), 6:00 p.m.

  • Baseball

MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Tyler High (home), 4:30 p.m.

JV2 at Tyler High (away), 6:00 p.m.

  • Track

MPHS Varsity Tigers & Lady Tigers at Wildcat Relays, Whitehouse

  • Golf

MPHS Girls at District Meet, Tempest GC

  • Tennis

MPHS Varsity at Hallsville tournament (away)

Mar
29
Fri
MPISD
Mar 29 all-day

Friday, March 29, 2024

  • MPISD Good Friday holiday
Paris’ SkyDome Mobile Planetarium
Mar 29 – Mar 30 all-day

A fun and educational experience of astronomical proportions is coming to Downtown Paris. SkyDome, a mobile planetarium, will offer virtual tours through the solar system daily on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30. The 35-foot wide, 15-foot tall inflatable planetarium will be in the former Paris High School Gymnasium at 215 East Houston Street. The shows promise to dazzle budding astronomers of all ages as they experience a virtual field trip through the universe. Multiple 45-minute show times are available between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Friday, March 29, and between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 30. Reservations are required. Find the mobile planetarium banner on www.ParisTexas.gov/eclipse or call 903-784-9308 to reserve your seat.

Mar
30
Sat
Maxey House To Hold Easter Event @ Maxey House
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

 

PARIS, Texas ––The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site is inviting the public to come and enjoy various Easter activities at the site during the “Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House” on Saturday, March 30. There will be two separate sessions to choose from: the first at 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and the second at 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an egg hunt, or “scramble”, on the grounds followed by Easter-themed crafts, and the classic Victorian optical illusion toy, thaumatropes. Yard games will also be available for play throughout the event. Site staff advise that visitors arrive early for the egg hunt.

“This Easter event is one we look forward to every year at the Maxey House. Not only is it exciting to see the children dash to get as many eggs as possible, but this event also has historical significance,” said Elana Barton, site educator. “Lala Long used to have Easter activities for neighborhood children on the grounds. In our collection, we have a picture of the neighborhood children in their Easter best with their baskets after one of Lala’s Easter egg hunts. ‘Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House’ is a fun way to continue one of Lala’s traditions while inviting the community out to have fun on the grounds.” This free event is open to children of all ages. Tours of the house will be available during the event at the regular admission price of $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for seniors, veterans, and college students; $2.00 for children 6 to 18 years old; and free for children 5 and under.

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For more information on “Easter at the Maxey House,” please contact the site at 903.785.5716, or visit the site’s website, www.visitsambellmaxeyhouse.com, or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/visitsambellmaxeyhouse.

Apr
8
Mon
Alliance Bank Locations To Close April 8 For Eclipse @ Alliance Bank
Apr 8 @ 6:00 am

All Alliance Bank locations will be closed on Monday, April 8. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 9. As always you can bank with Alliance 24/7 via the mobile app, online banking, business/commercial online products, and ATM’s.

May
9
Thu
Twenty Guns Of May
May 9 – May 30 all-day
May
18
Sat
Hopkins County Freedom Ball May 18 @ Hopkins County Civic Center
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Hopkins County Freedom Ball is a beloved annual event in our community, dedicated to the local men and women who have served and currently serve in our United States military. Proceeds earned at this event benefit our veterans exclusively and are used to honor and provide services to them in return for their sacrifices made for us. You can check out the highlights from last year below and the great news. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 event! Don’t miss out this year. Please purchase tickets before they sell out and participate in this incredible evening.
For tickets, contact Danny Davis:
118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs
903-438-4003