Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that traffic signals at US 69 and FM 515 in Rains County will be down due to construction for about one week beginning today. TxDOT urges motorists who regularly travel these roads to pay special attention to all signs and traffic controls, …

The Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show and Sale gets underway this Thursday in the Civic Center Rodeo Arena.  Students from almost all of the Hopkins County schools will be participating along with their animals. It will be a great turnout this year. Here are the numbers for the FFA …

Released by the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information of a possible road rage incident that occurred on February 19, 2016 at approximately 3:15PM. The incident caused the death of a white male, who will not be identified as of …

  An Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in the Eastern District of Texas. Parker Ryan Little, 19, of Wagoner, OK, pleaded guilty in federal court today to charges of making a false bomb threat in an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith Giblin. According to information presented …

  Trial has been rescheduled for April 18th for former Quinlan ISD teacher and coach Bradley K. Lewis. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple charged of having an improper relationship with a student. The alleged victim was a 15 year old female student at Ford High School. After resigning …

  A house in Quitman was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The husband and wife who lived in the house on Rainwater Street were not home when the blaze broke out and there were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Wood County …

  The Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual Stew Fund Raiser tomorrow, beginning and 11:30 and running until it’s all gone. They will serve deserts with chicken and beef stew or chili. It will be held at the fire station on US 67 in Saltillo.

  The Sulphur Springs Kiwanis Club is hosting an all you can eat Pancake Day tomorrow from 7am till 2pm at the civic center. The cost is only $7 per person and children under six eat free. The meal features pancakes, meats, juice and coffee and all proceeds will benefit …

      A crowd of several hundred people attended the 90th annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Civic Center. Musical entertainment was provided by “ Crossfire”. Big Smith’s Barbecue and Catfish catered the event. Awards presented at last night’s banquet were: Caregiver of the Year – …

    by Meredith Caddell   Biggest Loser Community Challenge begins February 29th…Register NOW!!! Local prize money-$3500! The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is so excited to announce our partnership with NBC’s The Biggest Loser Community Challenge! This is a national wellness initiative designed to help employees become healthier. This …