Jackie Williams
September 25, 1950 – April 28, 2025 Jackie Don Williams, 74, of Yantis, Texas, passed peacefully at home on April 28, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family. It was a day of mourning for his loved ones-and a day of great relief for his beloved Baylor Bears, who can now rest easy knowing their most passionate (and loudest) fan is yelling from Heaven with Jesus (also a Baylor fan in case you didn’t know). Born on September 25,...
Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced
April 29, 2025 – In a reception held at Sulphur Springs High School April 29th, 2025, Laney Bankston was introduced as the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian, and Brody Emmert was introduced as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2025! Laney Bankston plans to pursue a nursing degree at East Texas A&M University after graduation. While attending ETA&M, Bankston also is going to continue her Spanish...
Following Pressure from Sen. Cruz and Trump Administration, Mexico Begins Honoring 1944 Water Treaty
April 28, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following the Trump administration’s announcement of a deal with Mexico to secure shipments of water Mexico owes to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty. Sen. Cruz said, “Mexico’s failures to uphold its water obligations have been devastating to Texas farmers and cities. I have been fighting for years to secure those deliveries,...
Mary Koon
Funeral service for Mary Alice (McDonald) Koon, age 96, of Brashear, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Dr. David Hardage, Dr. Jeff Gravens, and Tommy Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery with Daron DeWitt, Kody Koon, Kyle Koon, Kory Koon, Koyt Koon, Joshua Holland, John Holland, Kade Koon, Chase Koon, Michael Lawrence, and Casey Emerine...
Paris District Road Report for Week of April 28, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting April 28, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid...
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Released its Long-Awaited Accountability Ratings for 2023
April 26, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Thursday released its long-awaited accountability ratings for 2023, assigning an “A-F” rating for all Texas public schools and districts. The Sulphur Springs I-S-D received an overall rating of B, the same as in 2022. But the numerical grade was 80, down from 88. The grade for “student achievement” was a C. “School progress” earmed a grade of B. The grade for...
East Texas Giving Day on April 29th is the Topic on This Second Cup Of Coffee
CANHelp’s Executive Director, Brian Crump, stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Brian chatted about “East Texas Giving Day” which will be held April 29, 2025. They also talked about CANHelp’s back to school fair, and so much more! Be sure to watch this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee and learn some deadlines coming up!...
Rickey “Papa” Orr
Funeral services for Rickey “Papa” Orr, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Mahoney Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Orr passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of...
Paris Junior College’s 49th Creative Writing Awards
Paris, Texas, April 23, 2025 – Paris Junior College hosted its 49th annual Creative Writing Awards ceremony. This ceremony recognizes outstanding student achievements in English, English as a Second Language, and Foreign Language. It also celebrates the winners of the annual creative writing contest. This year marked over ninety entries across four divisions of creative writing. Wesley Johnston received the English Award for...
Wildcat Athletes Have Signed Letters of Intent to Continue Their Sports Activities at the College Level
April 24, 2025 – Several Sulphur Springs Wildcat athletes have signed letters of intent to continue their sportsactivities at the college level. Wildcat football player … defensive end Nathan Andrews .. will compete for Hendrix College in Arkansa. Wildcat wide receiver Wyatt Watson will play Football for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene Kaden Mitchell, the quarterback on the Wildcat football team and a pitcher and third...
