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JUNETEENTH PAGEANT — Early sign-up for the Miss Juneteenth Pageant was held Feb. 22; 2025 Jr. Miss Juneteenth Raquel Rogers, Miss Juneteenth Jaliyah Hall, Li'l Miss Juneteenth Lyrik Johnson, and (not pictured) Tiny Miss Juneteenth Say'lah Cerda were among those signing up. For more information, contact 903-335-6980.

JUNETEENTH PAGEANT

News Staff

Saturday, February 28, 2026

JUNETEENTH PAGEANT

CHRISTUS Health emphasizes importance of heart health, screenings and prevention

Coleman Swierc

Saturday, February 21, 2026

CHRISTUS Health recognizes American Heart Month in February to bring awareness to the body’s most vital organ and educate people about how to keep it healthy.According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S.

Although the Hopkins County Dairy Festival wasn't slated to officially lift off until Friday, Celebration Plaza was packed Thursday evening with families and community members eager for a preview of the Dairy Festival Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow Friday and Saturday nights at Shannon Oaks Church. 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Coryn Young and the 2025 Dairy Festival pageant contestants helped the balloon pilots, serving as crew members throughout the weekend. Staff photo by Faith Huffman

Celebrating the Hopkins County dairy industry

News Staff

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Qualifying tax-free items

News Staff

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

All items must be less than $100 each: Adult diapers „ Athletic socks„ Baby bibs„ Baby clothes„ Baby diapers (cloth or disposable) „ Baseball caps„ Baseball jerseys„ Belts with attached buckles „ Blouses„ Boots: general purpose, cowboy boots, Hiking„ Bow ties„ Bowling shirts„ Bras„ Camp clothes„...

This 1938 coupe was entered by Savannah Roulette of Sulphur Springs in the car show held on First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs' parking lot. Staff photos by Enola Gay Mathews

| Saturday Car Show

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

| Saturday Car Show

| Grand Opening Celebration

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Chris Gibbins, senior vice president/Location president, officially cuts the ribbon during the June 14 grand opening event for First National Bank of East Texas, located at 1460 South Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs, at the corner of Wildcat Way and Hillcrest Drive.

Pacific Park’s splash pad was one of the most popular attractions during the Juneteenth celebrations Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16. June 19, 1865, or 'Juneteenth,' as it's become known, was the day slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned they'd been legally freed two years earlier.

Celebrating Juneteenth

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Celebrating Juneteenth

A pot of seasoned pork with eggs on top, and a corn and potato vegetable medley were among the dishes prepared.

Dutch Oven Cooking Class

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Dutch Oven Cooking Class

Rick Wilson explains how each coal delivers a certain amount of heat, and the number of them it takes to result in a 350-degree cooking time in a Dutch oven.

The Art of Dutch Oven Cooking

News Staff

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The 20th Annual John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class was held on April 20 in the Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park. The late John Chester of Dike taught Rick Wilson the art and now, Wilson holds this event annually.

Erika Mayorga and Earth Day assistant Sissy Gortmaker display the Earth Day T-shirt, free to visitors at the event.

Celebrating Earth Day

News Staff

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Despite the rain on Saturday, the third annual Earth Day had good participation in Sulphur Springs. Erika Mayorga, host of the event and owner of The Plant Niche, moved Earth Day from its outdoor location on the square to Texas Hops and Chops at 211 Magnolia Street.

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