Learn About the Back to School Fair August 7th on This Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
July 27, 2025 – CANHelp Executive Director Brian Crump dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Brian and John Mark chatted about the upcoming Back to School Fair being held August 7th, 2025, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, at The ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The two also talked about the fan drive CANHelp held, examples of how CANHelp helps the community, and so much more. Be sure to check out this episode and...
Sulphur Springs Martial Artists Win Big at Worlds
July 27, 2025 – Local Martial Artists Shine on the Global Stage in Phoenix, Arizona PHOENIX, AZ — Karisma Stegient of Sulphur Springs has earned the prestigious title of World Champion in Combat Sparring at the 2025 ATA World Tournament of Champions, held in Phoenix, Arizona. Karisma triumphed over a fiercely competitive bracket of 19 other top female athletes from around the world in her age and rank division to claim the gold....
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 28, 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 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...
Billy Joe Reed
Billy Joe Reed, age 89 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab. Billy was born in Greenville, Texas on October 17, 1935 to Olin and Genola Lewis Reed.A Memorial service is pending at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.tappfuneral.com With our condolences.
Dinner Bell for July 30, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: The Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. The Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau has been a Community Partner with Dinner Bell Ministry since February 17, 2016. In 2025, they added another week as a...
Crime was at a 25-Year low for the First Half of 2025 in Sulphur Springs
July 22, 2025 – Crime was at a 25-year low for the first half of 2025 in Sulphur Springs, according to statistics released by the Police Department. The statistics cover seven major crime categories — homicide/murder, robbery, sexual assault/rape, aggravated assault, vehicle theft, burglary and theft of property valued at more than $200 — fromr Jan. 1-June 30. The Sulphur Springs police say only 49 crimes were recorded in those...
Trading Post for July 22, 2025
Baby Stroller and Love Seat, good conditions. 903 885 2735 For Sale: 1974 Ford Tractor probably 50-60 HP $4000 903-717-1194 For Sale: Like new embroidery machine. It is a Brother Dream Machine2. One owner, includes hoops of various sizes, many thread colors, backing for patterns, DVDs for extra patterns and other items that goes with it. ALL for one price $3000. I can send pictures of machine, etc. Call: (903) 440-0036 any day but...
Hopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution with the 2023-2024 Campaign
July 21, 2025 – This is KSST’s coverage of the Hopkins County United Way 2023-2024 Campaign excess allocation check distribution. Hopkins County United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2023-2024 Campaign, Co-Chaired by KK McKenzie and Jessica McInnis. Hopkins County United Way Board Members are pleased to distribute the additional donations to non-profit organizations that serve people in...
Dortheal Speed
Graveside service for Dortheal Speed will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Peerless Cemetery with Josh Moyer officiating and Brent Johnson, Daniel Nordin, Jimmy Vaughn, Bryan Patterson, Mason Scott, and Chip Vaughn serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Dortheal Willis Denny Speed, age 96, of Sulphur...
Federal Mandate Requires Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility at East Texas A&M
July 21, 2025 – COMMERCE, TX, July 21, 2025— In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, East Texas A&M University is making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. These changes affect students who previously qualified for in-state tuition under Texas Education Code § 54.053(a)(3) but are unable to demonstrate...
