Paxton Demands Documents in Investigation of Austin ISD Over Student Walkouts
February 3, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has demanded documents from the Austin Independent School District as part of an investigation into whether district officials improperly facilitated student protests against federal immigration enforcement activities. The inquiry follows a series of student walkouts on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, when students from 14 AISD campuses left class during the school day...
The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Awards Ceremony was Held January 19th
February 3, 2026 – The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Awards Ceremony was held January 19th, 2026, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Dr. H.B. Nash is the Pastor. Master of Ceremony for the event was Deacon Ricky Godbolt. The Keynote Speaker was Stephanie Conley. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this joyous event. Dr Martin Luther King...
District Alignments for 2026-28 Have Been Announced by the UIL
February 2, 2026 – The new district alignments for 2026-28 have been announced by the UIL. In football, 4A Division 1, Sulphur Springs will be in District 7 with Caddo Mills, Kaufman, Mabank, Paris, Ferris and Waxahachie Life. Paris is the only current district opponent that will be the same. The longest trips will be 95 miles to Ferris and 108 miles to Waxachachie Life. The teams from District 7 will be atched...
Russell Allen Turner
Russell Allen Turner, age 61, of Farmersville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born on April 3, 1964, in Mount Vernon, Texas, to Price Allen Turner and Lynetta June (Seal) Turner. Rusty married Patricia Lynn White on June 23, 1984, in Mount Vernon. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Lynn Turner. Son, Matthew Allen Turner and Wife Andrea Nicole Turner. Daughter, Jessica Nicole Bigelow and Husband Charles...
Carol Stoddard
May 1, 1941 — February 1, 2026 Carol Lois Stoddard, Age 84, passed away on Sunday February 1, 2026 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Carol Stoddard was born on May 1, 1941 in Houston, Texas to Jack Wesley and Lois E. (Thomssen) Allen. She is survived by her daughter Linda Stoddard; and two granddaughters, Veronica Timko and Valerie Timko all of Birthright, Texas. Carol was preceded in death by her...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 1, 2026
Hey friends! If asked the question, how do you know God Loves you, how would you answer that? It’s not a question that is answered super easily, but it’s also easy to answer. I know that doesn’t make sense but here’s the thing, God’s love is experienced, not just believed Many people know about God’s love. But those who walk with Him experience it—through forgiveness, peace,...
Alexis Nicolai Ojeda Alisago
Funeral Mass for Alexis Nicolai Ojeda Alisago age, 38, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow at the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Andrew Ojeda Alisago, Alexander Ojeda Alisago, Angelo Michael Ojeda Alisago, Audelson Ojeda Alisago serving as pallbearers. Visitation vigil will be held from 4pm Sunday, February 1,...
Paris District Road Report for February 2, 2026
January 30, 2026 – 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 February 2, 2026. 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...
Imogene Graves
May 11, 1928 — January 28, 2026 Sulphur Springs, Texas Imogene Graves, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. No formal services are planned at this time. Imogene Graves was born on May 11, 1928, in Brashear, Texas, to Earl and Velma (Johnston) Clark. She was retired from working in home health care. Imogene is survived by her daughter,...
Verrera Roland
Verrea Roland was born on February 16, 1934 in Como, Texas to Garland McQueen and Willie Harris. She married Ervin Ray Roland and to this union, five children were born. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Alonzo Roland (Ping) in Oklahoma; daughter, Glodell Roland of Sulphur Springs; five grandchildren, Crystal, Jason (Rachell), Ervin Ray, Jeanette and Marie; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Verrea was...
