Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open December 14th
December 10, 2024 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, December 14th, 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Some Recent Photo Ops With Gala Sponsors
December 10, 2024 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs is sponsoring the 19th Annual Gala hosted by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. Joining in the big check presentation are (l-r) Gala Chair Brad Burgin, CMF-SS CEO Paul Harvey, Gala Chair Linda Burgin, and Gala Chair Joe Bob Burgin. This year’s Gala proceeds will help purchase an MRI upgrade for CMF-SS which will benefit the entire community. For...
First Graduates of East Texas A&M University to be Honored at Fall Graduation
Fall commencement ceremonies at East Texas A&M are set for December 13 and 14. COMMERCE, TX, Dec. 10, 2024— East Texas A&M University will celebrate the first graduating class under its new name at commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14. The Fall 2024 graduation is an exciting milestone for the university, which changed its name from Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M on...
Cedar Fever Season Begins in Texas
December 10, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you. In Texas, the predominant species of mountain cedar is Ashe juniper, making cedar fever especially irritating in the Hill Country west of I-35 where...
Dinner Bell for December 12, 2024
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church 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 was founded in 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Coming to Sulphur Springs in 1953 kit located on Oak Avenue at the train tracks. Present day...
The Lady Cats took on Brook Hill in Basketball Action on December 3rd
December 9, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats took on Brook Hill in basketball competition on December 3, 2024. The game was played in Wildcats Gym in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Be sure to check out KSST’s coverage of this exciting game below. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary when he...
Bill (William Everett) Brannon Jr.
Memorial service for Bill (William Everett) Brannon Jr, age 75 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Brannon passed away on December 6, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital – Plano. William Everett Brannon, Jr., known as Bill, passed away on December 7, 2024, at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with illness. True to his spirit, he fought hard and was still...
Kenneth Paul Smith
Funeral Services for Kenneth Paul Smith, age 85, of Brashear, Texas will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Barry Smith, Clay Smith, Canyon Smith, Aaron Smith, Kanen Smith, and Blake Smith will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Phillips, Bart Millsap, Randy Millsap, Patrick Dial and Jay Gaston. There will be a visitation from 6:00...
Paris Junior College Asking for Community’s Help
December 9, 2024 – In the midst of celebrating its 100th anniversary, Paris Junior College is asking the community to help determine the College’s direction over the next 10 years. The first step is a community survey, which will be followed by listening sessions in the community in early 2025. “We are excited for the future of the college and we need your help with our strategic planning,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC...
Ann Messer
Funeral service for Ann Messer, age 93 of Como, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Dr Dean Dickens officiating. Rev. John Crist and Billy Bob Messer will assist him. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Paul Pritchett, Ty Murray, Ethan Kerss, Joseph Crist, Jacob Crist, John Collins, Colton Collins and Kelvin Harris serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...
