Hopkins County Court Set to Grant Another Tax Abatement for Another Solar Power Plant
August 25, 2024 – During a regular meeting of the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court set for August 26th, one agenda item will be for the court to consider a tax abatement for Sligsol, LLC on a 515 acre solar farm to be built on County Road 4725. A public notice with limited information was posted on the Hopkins County website in early July, but detailed information about the project has been difficult to obtain for KSST...
Martha Luke
Martha Luke, age 70, of Como, Texas, passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital of Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Friday, August 23, 2024. Mrs. Luke was born to Robert S. Greene, Sr., and Arvilla (Rhodes) Greene on September 16, 1953, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She married Michael Luke on February 14, 1992, in Terrell, Texas. Martha worked as an associate at Walmart for over 10 years. Martha is survived by her husband,...
Cecilia Anderson
Funeral services for Cecilia Anderson of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00am with Pastor Mark Elliott officiating. Interment will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 3:00pm and visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Cecilia passed away at her residence in Sulphur Springs on...
State Representative Jill Dutton Helps Secure a $25MM Proposed Investment for Short Line Railroad in Texas
August 23, 2024 – Northeast Texas is one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and freight by rail will play an essential role to our economy, job growth, and transportation safety. The NETEX Rural Rail Transportation District is a multi-county District, enabled by the Texas Legislature, which includes Titus, Franklin, Hopkins, Delta, Hunt, and Collin counties. The NETEX rail currently carries 1,800 – 2,000 cars per...
Correna Lane Korth
Born April 14, 1969 died July 1, 2024 She was preceded in death by parents Russ W Korth and Donna M Korth. Survived by husband David Woody, sister Valerie Palmer, brother in law Robert Palmer of Little Elm, brother Trevor Korth of Paris, niece Kassandra Schultze and nephew Nicholas Schultze, great nephews Heath and Clive, great niece Kensington of Conway, Ar, nephew Chase Palmer and niece Charity Mutesi Palmer of Frisco. Memorial...
Gene Elledge
Funeral service for Gene Elledge, age 92, of Garland, Texas will be held at 3:00P.M. on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Tapp Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Andy Elledge, Brett Clark, Zach Clark, Billy Elledge, Cory King and David Sparks serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Elledge passed away on August 17, 2024 at his...
Emily Murray Herschler
November 2, 1951 ~ August 15, 2024 (age 72) An obituary is not available at this time for Emily Murray Herschler. Funeral Service Monday August 19, 2024 10:00 AM at West Oaks Funeral Home 500 S. Hillcrest Drive Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 With our condolences.
Max Ray Powers
Max Ray Powers could have been the name of an author, a superstar, or perhaps a super hero, but to those who knew him, he was a super husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend.His life on earth spanned 86 years. He was born to Raymond Ray and Lily Powers on January 27, 1938. He was devoted to his family, and after graduating high school in Andrews, TX, he found the love of his life, Barbara, who he married in 1959 and began...
Juanita Merle McCarty
November 28, 1930 — August 12, 2024 Graveside service for Juanita Merle McCarty, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Lee Huff officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Ms. McCarty passed away at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs on Monday, August...
J.B. McQueen
December 28, 1945 — August 12, 2024 Funeral Service for J.B. McQueen, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Lucas Flournoy, Matthew Flournoy, Donald Hopper, Logan Oxford, Bryan Scott, and David James serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior from...
