Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Closed April 3rd
March 31, 2026 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be closed Friday, April 3rd, 2026 in observance of Good Friday. The library will reopen for “all your research needs” Monday, April 6th, 2026, at 9:30am. Come in and look for those ancestors you have wondered about for so long. The Genealogical Society wishes everyone a blessed weekend and a very joyful Easter. The Hopkins...
Smart TVs Draw Scrutiny Over Account Requirements, Data Collection
March 31, 2026 – Consumers are raising concerns as more smart TVs—particularly lower-cost models sold through major retailers like Walmart—now require users to create and log into accounts before accessing basic features. The shift, tied to operating systems such as Roku TV and other built-in platforms, is part of a broader trend toward connected, ad-supported home entertainment. ACR Tracking: Automatic Content Recognition (ACR)...
Gerald Lynn Dyer
September 25, 1942 — March 30, 2026 Holly Lake Ranch Gerald Lynn Dyer, 83, of Holly Lake Ranch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 30, 2026. Gerald was born in Honey Grove, TX, on September 25, 1942, to Elmer and Freda Dyer. He graduated from Honey Grove High School in 1961. He graduated from East Texas State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Gerald was recruited by the Texas Highway Patrol...
TEXAS LAWMAKERS TO STUDY IMPACT OF CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
March 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers are preparing to take a closer look at how increasing use of technology in classrooms is affecting student learning ahead of the 2027 legislative session. House Speaker Dustin Burrows has directed two committees to examine the role of digital devices in education, including whether heavy reliance on screens is helping or hindering academic performance. The review comes as more schools...
Mary Ellen Eargle
Mary Ellen Eargle, age 78, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. Mary was born on February 12, 1948, in Victoria, Texas, to Ford Ruble and Annie Mae (Thomas) Caulkins. She married William E. Eargle on November 22nd, 1975, in Dallas, Texas. They lived and raised their family in East Dallas until they retired to Lake Cypress in 2009. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ford and Annie Mae Caulkins;...
Mary Ellen Webster
May 17, 1944 — March 28, 2026 Mansfield Mary Ellen Webster, 81, a retired Campus Technology Manager for the Arlington ISD, passed peacefully in her home, with family members surrounding her, into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Graveside service for Mary will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas, at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with Reverend Blake Lander officiating. Mary...
Mary Elizabeth Hatley
March 18, 1937 ~ March 29, 2026 (age 89) – Mary Elizabeth Hatley passed away on Sunday March 29, 2026, peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 18, 1937, in Wood County. Mary was the daughter of R.C. (Chester) Camper and Ora Kirkland Camper. She married Lloyd Ray Hatley on May 26,1956 in the Union Community of Hopkins County. Graveside Services are at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1,...
Jerry Mac Richardson
October 10, 1943 — March 28, 2026 Fairhope, Alabama It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Mac Richardson, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 82. While our hearts grieve his loss and we will miss him deeply, we also rejoice in the assurance that he is now healed and in Heaven. Jerry is reunited with his parents, Lois and Opal Richardson; his sister, Patsy Bell; his...
Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Felony Charges
Pedro Sosa March 30, 2026 – Local Hopkins County Law Enforcement officers joined in an effort to assist Greenville PD in a vehicle chase as a suspect vehicle entered Hopkins County. The 2026 Nissan Pickup did not want to stop and rammed one of the Hopkins County vehicles and sped off attempting to evade officers at speeds reaching 115mph. Local law enforcement, in an effort to protect other drivers, flattened the rear tires of...
Wildcats Took on the North Lamar Panthers in Baseball Action March 24th
March 29, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs, Texas, High School Wildcats took on the North Lamar Panthers in baseball action March 24, 2026. The game was played at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and Tony Flipping provided Color...
