Betty Bruce
April 3, 1933 — February 5, 2026 Sulphur Springs Betty Lou Bruce, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 5, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date. With our condolences.
James Hulen
November 1, 1943 — February 6, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for James Hulen, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at First Baptist Church in the Spence Chapel with Dr. Jeff Gravens officiating. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Deport, Texas. Visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service. Mr. Hulen passed away at AVIR in Grand Saline, Texas, on...
Hopkins County EMS Blood Drive
February 6, 2026 – In partnership with Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Join us for our first-ever blood drive supporting Hopkins County EMS’s new Whole Blood Initiative—a critical advancement made possible through the support of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. This initiative allows our EMS teams to carry two units of life-saving whole blood directly to patients when every second counts. 📅 February 28, 2026⏰...
Paris District Road Report for February 9, 2026
February 6, 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 9, 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...
How to Make Your Super Bowl Sunday a Guaranteed Win
February 6, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Want to have a sure-fire win on Super Bowl Sunday, regardless of how your favorite team performs? Take matters into your own hands and bid on epic items in the online Gala Auction Pre-Sale. Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com and place your bids before the auction closes at 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 8. Perfect for halftime, commercial breaks, or anytime the refs make it hard to watch....
Jean Darr
July 22, 1940 — February 5, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Jean Darr, age 85 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at First Baptist Church in the Spence Chapel with Dr. Jeff Gravens and Andy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at New Pickton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Darr passed...
Simpson is awarded the Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award
February 6, 2026 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service Assistant Director Hughes Simpson was presented with a Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award for 2024-2025 at a ceremony on Wednesday evening in College Station, Texas. Simpson received this award for his extraordinary contributions to the State and People of Texas through the conservation and protection of forests and natural...
Riley is awarded the Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award
February 6, 2026 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service Division Director of Forestry & Natural Resource Management Gretchen Riley was presented with a Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award for 2024-2025 at a ceremony on Wednesday evening in College Station, Texas. Riley received this award for her exceptional commitment, innovation, and leadership throughout her 15 years with Texas...
Hopkins County Judge Newsom Enacts Burn Ban on Hopkins County February 6
Feb 6 2026 – ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING WHEREAS, Robert Newsom, Hopkins County Judge finds that conditions in the county’sunincorporated areas pose a public safety hazard worsened by outdoor buming, and the TexasForest Service confirms drought conditions;
Raise Your Bid and Raise the Roof!
February 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Everybody loves a winner – so be one! Bid on epic prizes and put your name in the hat to win $500 cash. Every person who bids in the online Gala Auction Pre-Sale is entered in a drawing to be held during the Gala on May 9. The $500 cash prize is sponsored by Chris Voorheese, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones. Shannon Barker (left) is pictured with Holly Thompson (middle) as Holly...
