The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard reported that the total number of fatalities in Hopkins County from COVID since the pandemic began remains 103. There are currently 108 active cases of the virus.

Hopkins County Clerk Tracy Smith Hopkins County Clerk Tracy Smith will contract with the Vista Solutions Group to handle archived historical records and make them available online. The company can access Laserfiche files and format them to be searched and accessed on the county website. District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher is …

The Hopkins County Commissioners Court voted to contract with DRG Architects to construct a community safe room. The facility could serve as a tornado shelter, a place for people without electricity or heat to go during extreme cold, or a place for mass distributions, such as shots or food. It …

The Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, arrived in Sulphur Springs Tuesday, accompanied by Patriot Guard Riders, local motorcyclists, law enforcement, and fire departments. Today, Sulphur Springs ISD staff and students, City Employees, Committee Members, and Volunteers will erect The Wall and Mobile Education …

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced the release of the State of Texas Annual Cash Report for fiscal 2021. The report, a cash-basis representation of the state’s financial condition as of Aug. 31, 2021, shows revenue and expenditure details for all funds in the State Treasury. Each fund includes the following …

Paris High School Blue Blazes Band has earned their fourth trip to the state marching band finals to perform their award-winning halftime show “Take Flight.” The PHS band placed second at the Area C contest Saturday in Lindale High School Stadium to earn their ticket to the Class 4A State …

North Lamar students advance to state auto tech competition. Students will partner with Paris Ford Upper-level students in auto tech classes at North Lamar recently attempted entry-level automotive certification through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ACE), with the majority of students successfully achieving accreditation on their first attempt. …

By Butch Burney The Wall That Heals, the Vietnam Veterans replica memorial, will be in Sulphur Springs Nov 4-7, at the Sulphur Springs High School track. On Tuesday, the three-quarter-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., along with a Mobile Education Center, arrived in Sulphur Springs, …

  The band continues stellar marching season with an eighth consecutive trip to the state The North Lamar High School Marching Band continued their tradition of excellence this marching season by clinching an eighth trip to the State Marching Contest after numerous wins and excellent performances across Texas. The band …

The ramifications of the new Texas abortion bill are now under advisement by the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices heard nearly three hours of arguments that deal more with allowing the public to police abortion. Attorney Marc Hearron accused Texas lawmakers of making abortions illegal by creating a costly provision that …