News

April, 2022

• 27 April

  Lamar County COVID Update

  The latest report released by the Paris-Lamar County Health District shows one Positive PCR test, one positive Antibody, and no Antigen COVID tests. There were three active COVID cases in the county but no new fatalities.
• 27 April

  Highway To Honor Fallen Oklahoma Trooper

  A portion of US-271 between Hugo and Grant, Oklahoma, was dedicated to fallen state trooper J.C. Magar. Trooper Magar was shot and killed in 1975 by a Texas motorist he was attempting to assist. Trooper Magar was shot and killed after being abducted at gunpoint. He had stopped to assist …
• 27 April

  Chisum ISD Names Val And Sal

  Chisum High School has announced the top two graduates in the class of 2022. Valedictorian is Kristen Parson, and Salutatorian is Harmony Marsh. Parson and Marsh will deliver the valedictory and salutatory addresses at graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 27, 2022. It is at Chisum High School at 8:00 pm.
• 27 April

  Federal Judge Blocks Lifting Title 42

  A federal judge has temporarily blocked the White House’s effort to lift Title 42 at the end of May. Title 42 is a pandemic authority that denies illegal immigrants entry into the United States to stop diseases from spreading. The C-D-C says Title 42 is longer needed, and the White …
• 27 April

  Texas Hot LInks Festival Saturday April 30

  After a two-year hiatus because of COVID, The Texas Hot Link Festival returns to Pittsburg this Saturday. There will be games for the kids, a farmers market, live entertainment, and Pittsburg Hot Links. The festivities will start at 10:00 am on Main Street and run all day.
• 27 April

  Rotary Claws For A Cause In Sulphur Springs Saturday

  The Sulphur Springs Rotary Club hosts its Claws for a Cause benefit Saturday from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Celebration Plaza downtown with all-you-can-eat crawfish, live music by Dubb, and The Love Machines, and beverages for purchase. All proceeds benefit Hopkins County non-profits and scholarships for selected graduating seniors.
• 26 April

  Our Lady Of Victory Catholic Church Hosts Salad Luncheon

  Our Lady Victory Catholic Church invites you to its Spring Salad Luncheon on Saturday, April 30, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in the church’s activity center. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the event, which will offer a variety of salads, finger foods, delicious desserts, and a few …
• 26 April

  Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant Contestants

  By Karon Weatherman We have 12 Beautiful 60 + Ladies competing in the pageant this year. The pageant will be on Saturday, Jun 4, at 6:00 pm at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. They will judge the Ladies on Best Personality, Philosophy of Life, Best Talent, Best Interview, and …
• 26 April

  Jarvis Christian College Names New VP

  JARVIS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE NAMES DR. DARRIN Q. RANKIN VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND RETENTION (Hawkins, Texas) — Jarvis Christian College has named higher education academician, researcher, and administrator Darrin Q. Rankin, Ph.D., as the new Vice President for Enrollment Management and Retention. This new position now serves on the …
• 26 April

  Chamber Connection – April 27

  By Butch Burney Eat as much crawfish as you can and help a great cause with Rotary Club’s Claws for a Cause benefit dinner from 5:00–9:00 pm Saturday, April 30, downtown. Proceeds will go to selected non-profits and scholarships. Tickets are still available for the crawfish dinner with fixings. In …