Imogene Barnett
Imogene (White) Barnett, age 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 just two weeks shy of her 90th birthday. Imogene was born on July 15, 1935 in Paris, Texas to Minnie Rose (Himonubbe) White and James Howard White. She graduated from Saltillo High School in 1953. After graduation, Imogene married Welcome (Gene) Eugene Barnett in Hugo, Oklahoma. They were married over 70 years until Gene’s death in 2024. Imogene graduated from...
Della Jetton Wright
Funeral service for Della Jetton Wright, age 89 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Tapp Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Posey Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Tapp Funeral Home. Mrs. Wright passed away on June 23, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home. The...
Company will Break Ground on Lithium Mining Facility in Nearby Mount Vernon
June 24, 2025 – A company will break ground on a lithium mining facility in nearby Mount Vernon in August that will create 120 jobs. Lithium is used in batteries, electric vehicles, computers and other devices. The Trump administration wants tp expedite production in order to end dependence on China for the mineral. Mount Vernon Mayor Brad Hyman says: “It’s going to be transformational for our county.” K-L-T-V television reports...
Sulphur Springs I-S-D Placed in the Top 10 in the UIL Lone Star Cup Standings
June 24, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs I-S-D placed in the Top 10 in the UIL Lone Star Cup standings for Class 4A – out of 218 school districts across Texas! Sulphur Springs took ninth place with 76 points, just behind eighth-place Lindale with 78. Among other area schools, Celina placed second, Sunnyvale was seventh, Frisco Panther Creek was 14th, Aubrey was 15th and Texarkana Pleasant Grove was 18th. The Wimberley I-S-D in...
Health Care Foundation Kicks-Off Summer of Healthy Fun
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation launched its new offering, Summer of Healthy Fun, on Monday, June 23, providing local media and the Foundation Board of Directors with an opportunity to sample what this new program has in store. The Summer of Healthy Fun is intended to let each Hopkins County citizen pursue their healthy goals through education and activities. At the...
6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo is Sold Out
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Tables for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo were completely sold out before noon on the first day of sales—a record-breaking response. Individual tickets will not be available for purchase. The event is expected to see 590 in attendance, making it the largest yet. This year’s title sponsor is Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Awarded Scholarships This Year
June 23, 2025 – The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, awarded scholarships to five worthy individuals this year. The five 2025 Seniors that earned the scholarships from First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs were Lucy Conner, Mac Conner, Gabriel Hardy, Cameron Brown, and Lucas Silva. First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, congratulates their 2025 Seniors! For more information,...
Tumbleweed Smith will be Performing his one man show OUTRAGEOUS TEXANS July 4th
June 22, 2025 – Tumbleweed Smith will be performing his one man show OUTRAGEOUS TEXANS during the July 4th events in Fort Davis. It will be at 2 PM Saturday, July 5th in the Chamber of Commerce building. This is a Chamber sponsored event. There’s no charge to the public to attend and it is suitable for all ages. His 30-minute show features the humorous stories from characters he has interviewed for his syndicated radio program...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 23, 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 June 23, 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...
Gregory Lynn Heinz
A Mount Pleasant resident of 71 years, Gregory Lynn Heinz, passed away in hospice care Friday, June 13, at Mount Pleasant Assisted Living. Greg had a passion for people of all walks of life, golf, animals and especially his beloved 1972 MPHS graduates. In his high school years, he earned state recognition as a member of the MPHS golf team, Region II, Class 3A Golf Champions, third in State. Also, in 1972 he was the Region II, Class 3A...
