Paris District Road Report for December 15, 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 December 15, 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...
Canteen 2.0 Hosts “Steppa Central” Every Thursday in December
December 12, 2025 – Canteen 2.0, formerly VFW Post 8560, is hosting “Steppa Central” every Thursday in December. The activities take place from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The address is 1 Veterans Drive, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75431. All ages are welcome, however, kids must be accompanied by an adult. There’s music, dance, food, and more. Entry is free. Hosted by Jaila Phillips. American flag 44 440579 distressed...
Timothy Darryl Cheek
August 26, 1964 – December 11, 2025 Timothy Darryl Cheek, 61, beloved husband, father, and friend, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on August 26, 1964, to John and Ella Cheek. Tim shared 36 wonderful years with his beloved wife and best friend. They loved spending time together, traveling and going places, riding the golf cart, and simply enjoying life side...
William Dean Gifford
December 18, 1957 — December 7, 2025 Sulphur Springs William Dean Gifford, age 67, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler. There are no services planned at this time. William Gifford was born on December 18, 1957, to Arthur William and Lucille (Logue) Gifford in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He made his career working as a maintenance man. With our...
Annual “Rescue the Perishing” Food Mission for Christmas by Mitchell Chapel COGIC is Saturday Dec. 13, 2025
December 12, 2025 – Bishop Nelson Gatlin is organizing the annual “Rescue the Perishing” food distribution sponsored by the church at Christmastime. He is announcing that local families and individuals who could use a little extra help with food can participate in the food giveaway on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8am. Elderly or housebound persons who cannot go to the location can call ahead at the church to ask...
Hopkins County Jury Delivers Life Sentence to Man Convicted of Possession of Child Pornography
December 11, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS – A Hopkins County jury convicted Jason Crossland, a Sulphur Springs resident, of two counts of possession of child pornography—one count for a video depicting the sexual assault of a child and one count for possessing fewer than 100 visual items of a child engaged in sexual conduct. While performing their duty, the jury was required to review explicit evidence as the prosecution proved...
Blue Christmas Service at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Scheduled December 14th
December 11, 2025 – A Blue Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Grieve and remember at a Blue Christmas service in the Sanctuary of FUMC of Sulphur Springs. They provide a safe space and a service to support you and your loved ones during grief, loneliness and pain in order to nurture healing. Joining with others to...
Dinner Bell Menu for December 17, 2025
December 11, 2025 – WEEK OF: Dec. 17, 2025 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health Systems Christus Health was founded on January 28, 1999, with the merger of Houston’s Sisters of Charity Health Care System and San Antonio’s Incarnate Word Health System; however, its story extends back to 1866, with the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas by the Sisters of Charity. In 2016 Christus merged with...
East Texas A&M Celebrating Fall 2025 Graduating Class Across Five Ceremonies
December 11, 2025 – More than 36% of the class graduating with academic distinction. COMMERCE, TX, December 10, 2025—The class of 2025 at East Texas A&M University will soon be dismissed for the last time when fall commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13 at the university Field House. Graduates by the Numbers In total, 1,344 will graduate from East Texas A&M over the weekend, an...
Wreaths Across America – Mahoney Cemetery – Saturday, December 13th, 2025
December 11, 2025 – Mahoney Cemetery Association will be participating in the Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, December 13th at noon. The public is invited. Thank you. Gilda Cain 214-435-4263 Nationwide 2.7 million wreaths were placed at 3,702 participating locations last year. The mission of Wreaths Across America is Remember, Honor, Teach – remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation...
