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October, 2022

• 7 October

  Texas Business Leaders Want To Save DACA

  Texas business leaders are urging congress to pass a permanent solution to the embattled DACA program, which shields young migrants from deportation. Glen Hamer heads the Texas Association of Business. He says employers need all the workers they can get. Federal appeals court this week ruled the Obama Administration illegally …
• 7 October

  Weekend Activities At Sam Maxey House

  The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site hosts two-weekend community events. From 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the East Texas Photography event will feature an exhibit from local photographers and rarely-seen Maxey Collection photographs. Saturday, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, is Archeology Day. There will be free hands-on …
• 7 October

  Delta County Cotton Harvest Festival

  The Delta County Cotton Harvest Festival is Saturday from noon until 11:00 pm in downtown Cooper. All events are free except for the Kameron Marlowe concert by Kameron Marlowe, with tickets $15 in advance on Stubwire or $20 at the gate. You can find more details on Facebook or at …
• 7 October

  Paris Optimist Baseball Bash And Auction

    Paris Optimist Foundation needs your help with our annual fundraiser! Our Annual Baseball Bash & Auction will be on Saturday, Oct 8, 2022, at Love Civic Center. Tickets are $35 each and include dinner, dancing, catered meal, live & silent auctions, and more. We will have our usual live …
• 7 October

  Hopkins County Jail Report

  Francisco Manuel Velasco Sulphur Springs Police served a warrant at a house on Hodge Street, contacting 29-year-old Francisco Manuel Velasco for Violation of Probation for arson. They found a small quantity of methamphetamine and charged him with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hopkins County Deputies responded to a church in …
• 7 October

  Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall In Sulphur Springs

  The Texoma Gospel Music Association is holding its annual Gathering at The ROC in Sulphur Springs Friday and Saturday. Everyone will enjoy the music of some fantastic award-winning and charting artists from several states. In addition, local artists can join the organization and perform along with long-time members. TGMA is …
• 7 October

  Main Street Uncorked Wine And Music Festival

  Main Street Uncorked Wine and Music Festival are ready to go from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm Saturday in downtown Sulphur Springs. There will be wine samples from some of the best Texas wineries, local vendors, and musical artists, including Jeb Brooks Band and Twisted Whisky.
• 6 October

  Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agendas 10.10.22

  The Court To Declare A Quorum Consent Agenda i) Approve Previous Meeting Minutes ii) Approval Of Utility Easements, Burial Of Telephone Cables, And Construction Of Water Distribution Facilities: The Court To Consider Citizen’s Comments Other County Business i) The Court To Consider And Accept The Bid For 2022 Generator Transfer Switches ii) The Court …
• 6 October

  Gun Thefts In Paris

  The Paris Police Department has reported that during July, August, and September of 2022, sixteen (16) handguns and three (3) rifles were stolen from motor vehicles in Paris. These burglaries occur primarily overnight from unlocked cars parked at residences. Out of the nineteen (19) firearms stolen, one was in a …
• 6 October

  Food Safety Year Round

  Agri-Life Extension Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks During the fall and winter holidays, I often provide information on keeping food safe to prevent foodborne illness. However, food safety is a good practice all year. Festive parties, gatherings, family dinners, and celebrations are popular in November and December, bringing holiday cheer, …