A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, May 17, 2026
Hey friends, have you ever been in the middle of an extremely difficult trial in your life and begun to question the Lord—where He was in the situation, or if He really is who He says He is? Well, John the Baptist had been there. He was thrown into prison by Herod, and he had been there about a year. He sent for two of his disciples and asked them to go to Jesus and ask Him if He was really the Messiah they had been waiting for....
Paris District Road Report for May 18, 2026
May 15, 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 May 18, 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 their...
Brashear Cemetery to Hold Homecoming June 6th
May 15, 2026 – The Brashear Cemetery Annual Homecoming will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Brashear Baptist Church Fellowship Building. The event will begin at 10:30am. Mr. Tom Mooney will be the guest speaker. There will be a covered dish luncheon afterwards. The public is invited to attend.
Buckle up or pay the Price
May 15, 2026 – Click It or Ticket increased enforcement May 18–31 PARIS – We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement and encouraging people to drive like a Texan — kind, courteous and safe — and always buckle up....
Flowering Vines was the Topic on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
May 14, 2026 – Flowering vines was the topic on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, which features Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. John Mark and Ronnie chatted about the different types of flowering vines you can get to grow in North East Texas, how to take care of flowering vines, what you can expect from some of these vines during the...
Debra S Smith
August 14, 1957 — May 14, 2026 Debra Shaneena Smith passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation. Debra was born on August 14, 1957, in Denton, Texas to Boyce Tilden Corley and Barbara Jean (Howard) Corley. Debra was a Nurses Aid at the Denton State School. She worked at M Knit Warehouse and owned a cosmetic company. Debra loved being outdoors. She enjoyed bird watching and flowers. Her hobbies...
Old Saltillo United Methodist Church to Hold a Special Service May 17th
May 14, 2026 – Old Saltillo United Methodist Church is honored that Mark Miller, concertmaster and principal violinist of the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, will be helping to lead the worship service this Sunday May 17th, 2026. Mark performs with the Fort Worth Symphony and other North Texas ensembles. He is a founder and president of Mount Vernon Music, a membership-based nonprofit bringing outstanding performances of chamber...
Buckle up or pay the Price
May 14, 2026 -Click It or Ticket increased enforcement May 18–31 AUSTIN – We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement and encouraging people to drive like a Texan — kind, courteous and safe — and always buckle up....
Carlos Ray Barela
October 31, 1956 — May 13, 2026 Graveside Service for Carlos Ray Barela, age 69 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Midway Cemetery in Talco, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home. Mr. Barela passed away on Wednesday, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Carlos Barela was born October 31, 1956, in El Paso,...
FLOCK Camera Abuse Increasing Nationwide
May 14, 2026 – Texas officials are facing growing scrutiny over the use—and alleged abuse—of Flock Safety surveillance cameras, as civil liberties advocates warn the rapidly expanding technology has outpaced oversight and privacy protections. Flock cameras, which are automated license plate readers installed by police departments, homeowner associations, and private businesses, have spread across Texas in recent years....
