Paris District Road Report for Week of July 7, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting July 7, 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...
EDC ED Chris Brown had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey Recently to Chat About Business News in Sulphur Springs
July 4, 2025 – Hopkins County Sulphur Springs Economical Development Corporation Executive Director Chris Brown dropped by and had A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. The two chatted about Liberty Trailers and their ribbon cutting, a possible business prospect looking at the area across from JB Weld to place a new home, the new interest in the thermal mine, and so much more! Be sure to check out this episode and learn...
United States Postal Service Job Fair in Sulphur Springs July 10th
July 3, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX — Postal officials invite job seekers to learn more about USPS employment opportunities on Thursday, July 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Sulphur Springs Post Office, 320 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. For almost 250 years, the U.S. Postal Service has delivered information, connected families and friends, and powered the engines of commerce and industry. The U.S. Postal...
Michael Wayne Edwards
January 27, 1956 — June 26, 2025 Livingston Michael Wayne Edwards, age 69, of Livingston, Texas, passed away at Christus Good ShepherdMedical Center of Longview, Texas on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Michael Wayne Edwards was born on January 27, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George andBarbara (Butler) Edwards. He married Mary Gay Edmonds on April 6, 2002, in Mesquite, Texas.Michael was a hard-working mechanic and truck driver. He was...
Nomination Period for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has Started
July 3, 2025 – The nomination period for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has started and will end at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. Nominations are being accepted for six three-year terms on the Chamber Board. A Board member must be a member in good standing with the Chamber and not have served on the board in the past 12 months. Board members should be available to meet during the regular meeting of the...
Trading Post for July 3, 2025
Last: an 8ft ladder from West Wildcat Wat to SS Airport. Call 903 439 1825 FREE: 4 person older hot tub at Lake Cypress Springs. Was working when last used but NO guarantees! Need it gone off our deck. You will need a truck and about 4 men to load it. 903-860-3682. I have a spinning peg board with pegs . You can use it to hang clothing , jewelry , ties , belts , etc . It is in excellent condition . I’m moving and need to sell it...
Dinner Bell for July 9, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Grocery Supply Company The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Grocery Supply Company (GSC) has grown from a small operation on Oak Avenue to a multi-operation business off Hillcrest Drive...
Federal Grand Jury has Indicted a Sulphur Springs Woman in Connection to the Death of a Juvenile
July 1, 2025 – A federal grand jury has indicted a Sulphur Springs woman in connection to the death of a juvenile who overdosed on a drug called N-Pyrrolidino Protonitazene. Twenty-four-year old Diamon Leann Yates is charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance resulting in death. The case was the first instance of the drug being identified in Texas and the seventh in the U.S. Because it was the first...
6th Annual Foundation Handbag Bingo Title Sponsor Announced
July 1, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is honored to announce that the Alliance Bank family of businesses (Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and Galyean Insurance) is the title sponsor for August 7’s Designer Handbag Bingo. This is the second year the Alliance Bank group has been the title sponsor, following its first year as the title sponsor last year....
Summer II Term Begins July 14 at Paris Junior College
July 1, 2025 – Summer II term begins July 14 at PJC There is still time to register for the Summer II term at Paris Junior College. Classes begin on Monday, July 14, 2025 and it’s a good idea for students to come in ahead of time to sign up. New students must apply to be admitted to PJC. Once admitted, they will see a student success coach or advisor and get registered for classes. Those interested in starting at PJC may...