Hopkins County-Sulphur Springs Emergency Management announced Wednesday four new cases of COVID-19 but also three recent recoveries. There are now 361 cumulative cases, 283 recoveries, 78 active cases, and 15 patients are in the COVID Unit at Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs.

Three Sulphur Springs ISD students, who were lab-confirmed to have COVID-19, were present at the high school during the last week. The school will notify all students and staff that came into close contact. They will remain off-campus for up to 14 days to ensure they do not have the …

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Testing Proctor Kathy Martin, left, visits with candidates Hannah Evans, center, and Haley Dyer, both of Sulphur Springs before they begin taking their TSI tests. For information regarding testing and enrollment at PJC, call 903-885-1232.

by Lezley Brown Have you ever wanted to judge stew in the Hopkins County Stew Contest? Here is your chance! We are looking for individuals to serve as judges in this year’s Stew Contest. If you are interested, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515. The time has come to …

This weekend, officials with the State Fair of Texas plan on tweaking the Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru because of complaints about long lines last Saturday. A State Fair spokeswoman says some people reported waiting in line for up to five hours. Some cars reportedly ran out of gas. The …

If you ever wanted to be a judge in the Hopkins County Stew Contest, here’s is your chance. The Chamber of Commerce is looking for individuals to serve as judges in this year’s Stew Contest. If you are interested, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515.

Eduardo Flores Deputies arrested 37-year-old Eduardo Flores, of Mt. Pleasant, on warrants for Theft, Enhanced and Evading Arrest with prior convictions. His bonds total $15,000. Julian Zaldivar Titus County arrested 17-year-old Julian Zaldivar, of Mt. Pleasant, on warrants for Burglary of a Habitation, Terrorist Threat against a Family or Household …

Officials are still searching for baby Armaidre Argumon. He went missing in Wells on September 18th. On Tuesday, Cherokee County authorities say they searched a new area near the Angelina-Trinity County line. Today marks 11 days since friends last saw baby Armaidre in Wells wearing just a diaper. The baby’s …

Whether Governor Abbott has the authority to extend early voting during the pandemic is now in the hands of the Texas Supreme Court. The Republican Party of Texas has  petitioned the State Supreme Court to prevent Governor Abbott from extending early voting by six days. The court has yet to …

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is proud to announce the “Focus on the Future” scholarship program in partnership with more than 40 universities and colleges in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, including Paris Junior College. This more than $1 million donation is a substantial representation of BGC’s dedication to educatioœn and giving …